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Dometic RM2612 manual

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  • Page 1

    1 Form No. 3105757.003 2/94 The Dometic Corp. LaGrange, IN 46761 © 1994 The Dometic Corporation REFRIGERA T OR MODEL RM2612 RM2812 INST ALLA TION & OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS MODEL RM2612 AND RM2812 A utomatic/Manual Ener gy Selector REFRIGERA T OR FOR LP/GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERA TION RECORD THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE BEFORE INSTALLING [...]

  • Page 2

    2 SECTION A. INST ALLA TION 2. VENTILA TION The installation shall be made in such a manner as to separate the combustion system from the living space of the mobile home or recreational vehicle. Openings in lower side vent for air supply or for venting of combustion products shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 1/4 inch. Proper installat[...]

  • Page 3

    3 5 . VENTILA TION HEIGHTS Refer to FIG 1., Page 2 Installation with roof Minimum Ventilation vent and lower side vent heights in: REFRIGERATOR INCHES MM RM2612 54 1372 RM2812 60 1524 LOWER VENT CUTOUT UPPER VENT CUTOUT 5-1/2" 21-9/16" 13-3/4" 23-3/4" NOTE : All cutout dimensions are +/– 1/8". 6. CLEARANCES Minimum cleara[...]

  • Page 4

    4 7 . INST ALLING REFRIGERA T OR IN ENCLOSURE NOTE : DO NOT install the appliance directly on carpeting. Carpeting must be removed or protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the appliance, which extends at least the full width and depth of the appliance. INSTALLATION : The refrigerator must be installed in a substantial enclosure and must be lev[...]

  • Page 5

    5 9 . TESTING LP GAS SAFETY SHUT OFF The gas safety shutoff must be tested after the refrigerator is connected to LP gas supply. To test the gas safety shutoff, proceed as follows: A . Start the refrigerator according to the instructions, with 120 volts AC disconnected. See " Section C. Operation Instructions ." B . Check that the gas fla[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Do not use the chassis or vehicle frame as one of the conductors. Connect two wires at the refrigerator and route to the DC supply. 1 2 . INSTRUCTION FOR MOUNTING DOOR P ANEL The refrigerator is normally delivered without the door pan- els. Before starting the mounting work, check that the panel dimensions are in compliance with those given in th[...]

  • Page 7

    7 REFRIGERATOR KIT MODEL NO . COMPONENTS PART NO. RM2612 4A ROOF BASE 3103633.XX X * RM2812 ROOF COVER 3103634.XX X * LOWER SIDE VENT 3102277.XX X * POWE R VENT POWER VENT ASM. 3104131.00 2 ** (Island/through ROOF BASE 3103633.XX X * floor) ROOF COVER 3103634.XX X * * Fill in "XXX" with color code numbers. For color codes, contact your su[...]

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    8 2 . CONTROL P ANEL LEGEND 1. Main Power Button ON/OFF 2. AUTO/MANUAL Mode Selector Button A . AUTO Mode indicator Lamp B . CHECK Indicator Lamp (GAS Mode Only) C . Climate Control Switch 3. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS A ) START-UP INSTRUCTIONS 1 ) 12 volt DC supply must be available for the electronic control to function. 2 ) Press the main power ON/[...]

  • Page 9

    9 will automatically switch to GAS. As soon as AC becomes available again, the control will switch back to AC operation. 3 ) If the CHECK indicator lamp (B) illuminates, the control has failed to ignite the burner on GAS. To reset when the CHECK indicator lamp (B) is illuminated, press the main power ON/OFF button (1) to the OFF and then ON positio[...]

  • Page 10

    10 When all frost is melted, dry the interior of the refrigerator with a clean cloth. Replace all food and start the refrigerator by pressing the ON/OFF button (1) to DOWN position. NOTE: On these models the drip tray/cup is on the rear side of the refrigerator. (See FIG. 1) Put the plastic drain tube in a watertight bucket or container (access thr[...]

  • Page 11

    11 free of soot. Heavy soot formation indicates improper functioning of the burner. The flue and burner both require cleaning in the following manner: 1 ) Unplug the refrigerator power cord from the 120 volt AC outlet (see FIG. 6). 2 ) Disconnect or shut off the 12 volt power to the refrigerator. 3 ) Turn manual shutoff valve to OFF. (See FIG. 6 &a[...]

  • Page 12

    12 E . Flue baffle not inserted properly in flue tube. F. Improperly set thermostat. See Section C. Operating Instructions, Item 3. Paragraph F, and Item 4, Paragraph H . G. Burner dirty. Clean. See Section D. Maintenance & Service, Item 1. Periodic Maintenance, Paragraph E.8. H . LP gas pressure low at burner. Set main regulator so pressure do[...]