Operation Manual

Appliances
10
129Caravan - 12-11 - EN
Electrical operation
The refrigerator can be operated with the following voltages:
z 230 VAC
z 12 VDC
Switching the 230 V operation
on:
 Set the energy selector switch (Fig. 139,2) to " ".
 Use the control knob (Fig. 139,3) to adjust the refrigerating temperature.
Switching the 230 V operation
off:
 Set the energy selector switch to " ". Refrigerator is switched off.
Switching the 12 V operation
on:
 Set the energy selector switch (Fig. 139,2) to " ".
 Use the control knob (Fig. 139,3) to adjust the refrigerating temperature.
Switching the 12 V operation
off:
 Set the energy selector switch to " ". Refrigerator is switched off.
When operated with 12 V, the refrigerator draws power only from the starter bat-
tery of the vehicle. The starter battery only supplies the refrigerator with 12 V when
the vehicle engine is running. When the vehicle engine is not running, the refrige-
rator is cut off from the power supply in the living area. For this reason, change over
to gas operation during prolonged driving breaks.
10.6.3 Operation (Dometic 8 series with manual energy selection
system MES)
Operating modes The refrigerator has 2 operating modes:
z Gas operation
z Electrical operation (230 VAC or 12 VDC)
The operating mode is set with the operating controls on the refrigerator panel.
Gas operation
Z Close the gas isolator tap "Refrigerator" when the refrigerator is operated elec-
trically.
Z Further information can be obtained in the device manufacturer's instruction
manual.
Z Select only one energy source.
Z Even when the 12 V supply is switched off, a small electrical current flows which
puts an extra load on the living area battery. Always switch the refrigerator off
during a temporary lay-up.
X Never let gas escape unburned due to danger of explosion.