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Subject:Re: Fixed Propane Fridge
From:Frank Condelli
Date:Fri, 29 Aug 2003 06:32:39 EDT

In a message dated 8/29/2003 12:09:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> Any quick tips to getting it going tonight w/o pulling the fridge? 
> Otherwise I guess I'll
> be buying ice :-(
> 

       Shawn, you need to use air from an air compressor to blow air into the 
drain at the bottom of the fridge.  100 ~ 120 lbs.  This will clear out the 
combustion chamber and tubes.  Blow air then try to light.  It may not stay lit 
the first time.  Keep blowing air then re-light.  It will eventually stay lit 
then should be fine thereafter.  I've had some success in using a small 
plastic hose to blow air through it with my mouth when out at camping events.  

Cheers��

Frank Condelli
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