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Americana Appliances RM2862 manual

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    INST ALLA TION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REFRIGERA TOR FOR LP-GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERA TION RM2662, RM2663 RM2862 USA Corporate Office CANADA Service Office 2320 Industrial Parkway Elkhart, IN 46515 Dometic Distribution Inc. Dometic Corporation 866 Langs Drive 2320 Industrial Pkwy . Cambridge, Ontario Elkhart, IN 46516 For Service Center Assistance [...]

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    3 2 - W A Y display p anel FIG. 2 3 - W A Y display p anel LEGEND 3-W A Y Model 1 . Main Power Button ON/OFF 2 . DC Mode Selector Button 3 . AUTO/GAS Mode Selector Button 4 . Temperature Selector Button A . DC Mode Indicator Lamp B . AC Mode Indicator Lamp C . GAS Mode Indicator Lamp D . AUTO Mode Indicator Lamp E . CHECK Indicator Lamp (GAS Mode O[...]

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    4 INST ALLA TION GENERAL INSTRUCTION This appliance is designed for storage of foods and storage of frozen foods and making ice. This appliance is certified under the latest edition of ANSI Z21.19•CSA 1.4 Refrigerators using gas fuel. The installation must conform with local codes, or in absence of local codes, the following standards as ap- plic[...]

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    5 12 V olt s DC Connection This refrigerator model require a continuous 12 volt DC supply to maintain the automatic energy system. The connection is made to the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals located at the rear of the refrigerator . (See FIG . 1). Correct polarity must be observed when con- necting to the DC supply . Do not use the chassi[...]

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    6 2. Once the lower front strip is slipped under the hinge, the part is possible to swing into place as shown in FIG . 6. 3. Secure the refrigerator and the lower front strip with two screws: One screw through the hinge, and on the opposite side one screw through the lower front strip. (FIG. 6). STEP 2: Two screws installed in the top frame. The to[...]

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    7 CERTIFIED INST ALLA TION Certified installations require one roof vent and one lower side vent. For “Certified V ent System Kit s” see p age 16 . For further information contact your dealer or distributor . CLEARANCES Minimum clearances in inches to combustible materials are: G: Top 0 K: Side 0 L: Bottom 0 M: Rear 0 N: See NOTE: Clearance “[...]

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    8 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANCE OF LEVELING A REFRIGERATOR In an absorption refrigerator system, ammonia is lique- fied in the finned condenser coil at the top rear of the refrigerator. The liquid ammonia then flows into the evaporator (inside the freezer section) and is exposed to a circulating flow of hydrogen gas, which causes the ammonia t[...]

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    9 3-WAY MODEL AUTO MODE 1. Press the DC mode selector button (2) to turn OFF the DC lamp (A). 2 . Press the AUTO/GAS mode selector button (3) (if required) to turn ON the Auto lamp (D). If 120 volts AC is available, the AC mode indicator lamp (B) will illuminate indicating AC operation. If 120 volts AC is not available, the GAS mode indicator lamp [...]

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    10 THERMOST A T The thermostat on the refrigerator , controls both the gas and electric operation, thereby eliminating the neces- sity of resetting each time a different energy source is employed. After the initial start-up, the thermostat should be moved from “COLDEST” to the desired temperature setting, usually about mid setting. DESCRIPTION [...]

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    11 ! WARNING When all the frost has melted, dry the interior of the re- frigerator with a clean cloth. Replace all food and set the thermostat to the COLDEST temperature setting for a few hours. Then reset the thermostat to the desired set- ting, usually at mid setting. CLEANING Cleaning the refrigerator is usually done after it is defrosted or put[...]

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    12 ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT HEA TER(S) The heat necessary for the operation of an absorption cooling unit is supplied by an electric heater mounted in a pocket of the boiler system. The 3-WAY Model is equipped with two electric heat- ers, one for 120 volt AC and one for 12 volt DC. The 2-W A Y Model is equipped with one electric heater for 120 volt AC. T[...]

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    13 B . Check all connections in the LP gas system (at the back of the refrigerator) for gas leaks. The LP gas supply must be turned on. Apply a non-corrosive bubble solution to all LP gas connections. The appearance of bubbles indicates a leak and should be repaired immediately by a QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH GAS SYS- TEM AND REFRIGE[...]

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    14 H. LP gas pressure low at burner . Set main regulator so pressure does not drop below 1 1 inches of water column at pressure test port. (See FIG . 12). I. Burner not located properly under flue tube. Relocate. J. Burner damaged. Replace. K. Odor from fumes. 1. Dislocated burner 2. Damaged burner 3. Dirty flue tube L. FUSES 1. Refrigerator contro[...]

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    16 CERTIFIED VENT SYSTEM KITS REFRIGERATOR KIT MODEL NO. COMPONENTS PART NO. RM2662 4A Roof Base 3103633.XXX* RM2663 Roof Cover 3103634.XXX* RM2862 Lower Side Vent 3109350.XXX* * Fill in “XXX” with color code numbers. For color codes, contact your supplier. For further information contact your dealer or distributor. SP ARE P ARTS The following [...]

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    17 Put a screwdriver into the slot of the shelf lock. Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise. Remove the shelf locks from the wire shelf. Insert the ends of the wire shelf on the left-hand side at the desired position. Slide the wire shelf to the left. The right-hand side of the shelf will come loose. Slide the shelf into the holes on the right-hand[...]

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    18 RM2662, RM2862 RM2663[...]

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    20 MO-FO 0448[...]