Re: [VAC] Newbie

[Jim Dunmyer <jdunmyer@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Brian,
 I mounted the generator part of the Piezo system on a home-made
bracket. The latter is nothing more than a piece of aluminum maybe 1.5"
X 2.5", about .060" thick. It has 2 mounting holes to attach it to the
lower frame member at the bottom front of the fridge, nearly dead center
between the gas and electric controls. One large hole accomodates the
generator, and a small hole is for the ground connection for the latter.

My sparking electrode is nearly centered on the burner head, sparking
against the screen. It lights easily, every single time, if the line
isn't full of air from sitting for a long while. (lighting a stove
burner will purge the line quickly)

I've found that these fridges require plenty of time to cool down, I
always start mine at least 24 hours before a trip. If it cools to 38
degrees, the burner is probably OK, but it's easy enough to clean.
Remove the gas line, then remove the 2 small hex-head screws that secure
the burner. Once you have it out, it's easy enough to hit with 100PSI
compressed air, maybe a bit of mineral spirits, and put 'er back
together.

When the fridge is cooled down, crank the thermostat up and down while
watching the flame. You should see the flame get larger when you turn
the t'stat towards "Colder" and diminish when you select "Warmer".

                                  <<Jim>>