Dometic RM2852 manual

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    INST ALLA TION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REFRIGERA TOR FOR LP-GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERA TION RM2652 RM2852 USA Corporate Office CANADA Service Office 2320 Industrial Parkway Elkhart, IN 46515 Dometic Distribution Inc. Dometic Corporation 866 Langs Drive 2320 Industrial Parkway Cambridge, Ontario Elkhart, IN 46515 For Service Center Assistance N3H 2N7[...]

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    3 Refrigerator control p anel FIG. 2 CHECK GAS AU TO ON OFF A UTOMA TIC REFRIGERA T OR TEMPERA TURE CONTROL 12 AB C LEGEND 1 . Main Power Button ON/OFF 2 . AUT O/GAS Mode Selector Button A . AUT O Mode Indicator Lamp B . CHECK Indicator Lamp (GAS Mode Only) C . Climate Control Switch 12V DC Cover , Reigniter Power module cover FIG. 1 Flexible cord [...]

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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 is not designed for 12 volt DC operation of the cooling system; however , a continuous 12 volt DC must be supplied to the refrigerator to oper- ate the controls. Use a minimum of a 14 gauge wire between the battery and refrigerator to supply the con- trol voltage. The connection is made to the posi[...]

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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: T wo screws inst alled in the top frame. Th[...]

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    7 CERTIFIED INST ALLA TION Certified installations require one roof vent and one lower side vent. For “Certified Vent System Kits” see page 15 . 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 “N?[...]

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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 GAS MODE 1. Move the AUTO/GAS mode selector button (2) to the UP position. The AUTO mode indicator lamp (A) will go off. Within 45 seconds the burner should be ignited and operating normally . 2. If the CHECK indicator lamp (B) illuminates, the con- trol has failed to ignite the burner on GAS. T o reset when the CHECK indicator lamp (B) is illu- [...]

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    10 DESCRIPTION OF OPERA TING MODES AUTO MODE When operating in the AUTO mode, the AUTO mode indicator lamp (A) will illuminate. The control system will automatically select between AC and GAS operation with AC having priority over GAS. If the control system is operating with AC energy and it then becomes unavailable, the system will automatically s[...]

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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 turn your refrigerator back on. CLEANING Cleaning the refrigerator is usually done after it is defrosted or put into storage. T o clean the interior liner of the re- frigerator , use lukewarm weak soda solution. Use only warm [...]

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    12 ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT CARTRIDGE HEA TER 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. These models are equipped with one electric heater for 120 volt AC. T o replace the heater proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the wall plug, and the 12 volt wires. 2. R[...]

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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. Burner not located properly under flue tube. Relocate. I. Burner damaged. Replace. J. Odor from fumes. 1. Dislocated burner 2. Damaged burner 3. Dirty flue tube K. FUSES 1. Refrigerator AC Supply 2. Refrigerator control system See page 12, part FUSES. NOTE: AVOID SPRAYING WATER THROUGH THE REFRIGERATOR VENTS WHILE WASHING YOUR RV . All the ab[...]

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    15 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 CERTIFIED VENT SYSTEM KITS REFRIGERATOR KIT MODEL NO. COMPONENTS PART NO. RM2652 4A Roof Base 3103633.XXX* RM2852 Roof Cover 3103634.XXX* 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.[...]

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    16 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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    17 RM2652, RM2852[...]

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    20 MO-FO 0327[...]