At 12:00 PM 7/12/2012, mcneely4@cox.net wrote:
>So, I am a little unclear on this.  Does it mean that at the second
>startup after reinstall, it will cool at the same rate as before
>service, or that it will not improve (cool faster) beyond what it
>did on first startup after service?  thanks, mcneely

Leaving the unit on its side or whatever makes things end up in the
wrong places.  A couple inversions before reinstalling gives them a
chance to get more evenly distributed.  Once the burner goes on and
fully establishes the cooling cycle, everything will be in the right
place for continued operation and the device will start normally
after that (normally being something like 20 minutes from lightoff
IIRC).  This doesn't have to do with how quickly it cools (i.e.
BTU/hr pulled out of the box) but how quickly it starts after lightoff.

So if you roll your '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile and it lands on its
side, be sure to roll it upside down a few times before setting it on
its feet.  Your fridge will be more quickly able provide you with a
restorative beer, and you might find a stray wallet as well. ;-)

Yrs,
d