Fridge won't stay lit on LP

[Tom Warner]

Rick seems like what you need is some good troubleshooting information.
Here is the best that I have found on Dometic
products. http://tinyurl.com/78cl8
This is at http://www.gasrefrigeration.net but the tiny URL will get you
straight to the info you need.

good luck

Tom
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY


At 10:19 PM 5/26/2005 +0000, you wrote:
>I was able to test the thermocouple with a lighter, and putting a
>voltmeter on the two leads. I was able to get it to 20 mV.
>I am not sure if this is enough or not. So far what I've found
>is some generic info on http://www.rvmobile.com that says the thermocouple
>will usually put out 25-35 mV, so I'm not sure if the 20mV I am
>getting is enough. When the thermocouple goes bad, does
>it just not create a high enough voltage, or would it not generate any
>voltage?
>
>The local RV dealer still thought it could be the board that went bad.
>Any info is still apreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Rick Brink
>87FC35 (with Dometic RM3807, w. P-711 Dinosaur Board)
>Rochester, MN (currently in Grand Haven, MI)
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Hannink"
> wrote:
> > It sounds like the thermocoupler - the copper bulb located next to
> > the flame of the pilot light has stopped working. The one on my home
> > water heater crapped out the other day and I had to have a cold
> > shower this morning, the repair guy (me) should be able to fix it
> > this weekend.
> >
> > It should be a pretty easy fix if you can get it off and to an
> > appliance parts store to find a match for it. It also should be easy
> > to test, it should read normally open with a multimeter at room
> > temperature and should close when heated with a flame.
> >
> > Good luck,
> >
> > Tim Hannink
> > Winter Park, FL
> > 1981 FC-33SB
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Rick B" wrote:
> > > I've got a refridgeraqtor question today.
> > > I have a dometic RM3807. When I switch to GAS,
> > > the burner will ignite and stay lit, nice blue flame,
> > > for about a minute, then it will shut off and the fridge
> > > will go to "Check" status. It works fine on AC.
> > >
> > > I replaced the circuit board about 4 years ago with
> > > one of the improved Dinosaur boards.
> > >
> > > Anybody have an idea of what might be causing this?
> > >
> > > I'm off to check rvmobile.com to see if there is anything
> > > over there that might explain the problem, but if
> > > anyone has any ideas I'd be happy to take them.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Rick Brink
> > > 87FC35
> > > Rochester, MN
>
>
>
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