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- BamaRVerExplorer
Kiwi_too wrote:
Do you have 14v coming from converter to batteries?
How do I check this? - BamaRVerExplorer
Heisenberg wrote:
What brand/model refrigerator?
Nor cold 981. - BamaRVerExplorer
doxiemom11 wrote:
Check all the outside electrical connections, dirt, dust, corrosion on wires. Try unplugging both the ac and dc plugs outside and then plug back in - ours sometimes resets after that. It could be the control board if that doesn't work.
I have unplugged and re plugged both AC and dc connections. No avail. - NorskemanExplorerDometic frig's:
12V DC connection
RM2451, RM2551, DM2652 & DM2852: These refrigerator models are not designed for 12V DC operation of the cooling system. However, 12V DC must be supplied to operate the controls.
RM2354, RM2454, RM2554, DM2662, DM2663, DM2862,DM3862 & NDM1062: These refrigerator models require a continuous 12V DC supply to maintain the automatic energy system.
With fridges with the DC operating mode:
The input battery voltage must rise above 12.8 volts for 25 minutes before DC operation can resume. As soon as the input voltage rises above the required 12.8 volts, the DC mode lamp (F) will illuminate; however, the control system will remain in the 25 minute delay mode and operate on gas. This delay is to allow sufficient time for the vehicle charging system to recharge the battery. If 120 volt AC becomes available during the 25 minute delay, the control will automatically switch energy source.
DC VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS
The operational range of the unit is a minimum of 9.6V DC to a maximum of 22V DC, the unit will automatically shut down until voltage has decreased to 18V DC. The refrigerator requires at least 9.6V DC for proper operation; however the panel lights will continue to illuminate until voltage has dropped to 4V DC or below.
AC VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS
Proper Operating Range is 100 to 132 Volts. If voltage drops below 100 volts, cooling efficiency will decrease with voltage decrease. The refrigerator will not switch to another mode of operation until all AC power is lost.
Also, on my battery box are warning labels for the landing gear - battery installed and charged for landing gear operation. Too low of a voltage and you will blow fuses (speaking from experience). - HeisenbergExplorerWhat brand/model refrigerator?
- doxiemom11Explorer IICheck all the outside electrical connections, dirt, dust, corrosion on wires. Try unplugging both the ac and dc plugs outside and then plug back in - ours sometimes resets after that. It could be the control board if that doesn't work.
- AllegroDNomadDo you have 14v coming from converter to batteries?
- BobboExplorer IIIActually, 12.3 volts may be marginal. A fully charged battery should be 12.7 to 12.8 volts.
- BamaRVerExplorerGetting 12.3 VDC. At Outside connections.
Nothing happens when turned to gas. I can hear the igniter but pilot does not light. I have gas, tested that by turning on furnace. - wolfe10ExplorerStart by checking for 12 VDC at the refrigerator (outside access area).
With 12+ VDC present, what happens when you turn it on to GAS?
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