Dometic RM2501 manual

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    REFRIGERATOR FOR LP-GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERATION. RM2301 RM2401 RM2501 RM2601 RM2801 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vi- cinity of this [...]

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    INSTALLATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is designed for storage of foods and stor- age of frozen foods and making ice. The refrigerators outlined hereon have been design certified under ANS Z21.19a- 1984 Refrigerators by the American Gas Association for installation in a mobile home or recreational vehicle and are approved by the Canadian [...]

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    SPECIAL HINTS Note. Do not install the appliance directly on carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the appliance which extends at least full width and depth of the appliance. The refngerator must be installe d in a substantial enclosure and must be level. A spirit level is supplied with each refrigerator and by pla[...]

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    CERTIFIED INSTALLATION # Certified installations require one roof vent and one lowe r side vent or as optional one upper vent and one lower side vent The two alternatives are provided for by using the drfferent kits listed in th e Appendix. For furthe r information contact your dealer or distributor. METHODS OF INSTALLATION The methods of installat[...]

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    CLEARANCES Minimum clearances in inches t o combustible materials are G: Top 0 K: Side 0 L: Bottom 0 M: Rear 1 N: See example below Clearance M between th e rearmost part of the refrigerator and the wall behind the refrigerator Clearance N on top of the condenser is related to the minimum ventilation heiqht See Fig 11 and examples below Fig.1 1 Ref[...]

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    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE HOW TO START THE REFRIGERATOR Leveling In the boiler ammonia vapor is distilled from an am- monia-water mixture and carried to the fined con- denser, where it liquifies. The liqiud flows to the eva- porato r where it creates cold by evaporating into a circulating flow of hydrogen gas. If the evaporator coil is not level the liq[...]

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    Defrosting Shut off the refrigerator. tmpty the retrigerator leaving the drip tray under the finned evaporator and th e cabinet and freezer doors open. If desired, defrosting may be speeded up b y fil- ling the ice tray with hot water and placing it in the freezer. When the frost on the tinned evaporato r acti on has melted wate r will be collected[...]

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    GAS EQUIPMENT Flue Top and Baffle The flue baffle is suspended from th e top, and must be in position in the central tube of th e cooling unit. The Flame Failure Safety Device The feeler of th e thermo couple shall reach in over two slots of the burner. To replace the thermo couple pro- ceed as follows: 1. Remove the cover. 2. Unscrew plug and pull[...]

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    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE NOTE. Before working on the refrigerator make sure that 120 V A.C and optional 12 V D.C leads are di- sconnected. Shut off gas valve. The Burner and the Burner Jet Th e color of the flame shall be clear blue over the slots of the burner. Once or twice a year depending on use, it is necessary to clean and adjust the burner assem[...]

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    INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING THE DOOR PANEL INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING THE DOOR PANEL The refrigerator is normally delivered without door panel(s). Before starting the mounting work check that the panel dimensions are in compliance with those given in the table and read the instructions through. When mounting the panel, proceed as follows. A. B. C. D. [...]