Maintenance And Service - Dometic RM 2352 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

SHUT- OFF (STORAGE PROCEDURE)
To shut off the refrigerator, turn the knob A to "OFF"
position. If the refrigerator will not be in operation for a
period ofweeks. it should be emptied, defrosted, cleaned
and the door left ajar. The ice tray should also be dried
and kept outside the cabinet.
DO NOT store explosive substances in the refrig-
erator, such as cigarette lighter gas, gasoline, ether
or the like.
NOTE: Sodium chromate is used for corrosion protec-
tion (less than 2 weight % of the coolant).
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
The user should be aware of service that must be
done on a regular schedule to keep the refrigerator
operating properly. The service should only be par-
formed by a qualified technician who is familiar with
LP gas systems and refrigerators.
1. CARTRIDGE HEATER
Model RM 2352 is equipped with one electric heater for
120 volt AC, mounted in a pocket of the boiler system.
Model RM 2353 is equipped with two electrical heaters,
one for 120 volt AC and one for 12 volt DC.
To replace the heater proceed as follows:
1. Unplug the refrigerator power cord from the
volt AC outlet. If the refrigerator is equipped for
the refrigerator.
2. The refrigerator must be removed from the
enclosure, see
3. Remove covers from the burner housing see FIG.
1
4. Disconnect the heater leads at the top of the
refrigerator.
5. With a pair of pliers unfold the lug holding the lid
of the boiler casing and open the lid.
FIG. 11
DC power to
2. Refrigerator Removal.
GAS EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY
Remove some insulation wool so that the heater
6.
is accessible.
7. Turn and lift the heater out of its pocket.
Fit the new heater into the pocket.
9. Reconnect the heater leads at the top.
10. Reset the insulation and close the lid of the boiler.
11. Replace cover at the burner housing.
12. Reinstall the refrigerator in the enclosure
see item 2. Refrigerator Removal.
13. Check all connections for gas leaks.
14. Connect 120.volt power cord to the outlet and
reconnect or turn on the
available).
2. REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL
Before working on the refrigerator, make sure the AC
voltage and DC voltage leads (if available) are discon-
nected. Shut off the gas supply at the LP tank. Discon-
nect the gas supply line at the rear of the refrigerator.
Always use a back up wrench when loosening and tight-
ening connections.
Cap the gas supply line, loosen the screws anchoring
the refrigerator to the enclosure and slide the refrigera-
tor out of the compartment.
When replacing the refrigerator make sure that the seal-
ing strips are properly positioned.
Replacement is the reverse of removal. Check all con-
nections for gas leaks.
Refer to section INSTALLATION, page 4 to 8.
3. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
To keep your Dometic refrigerator operating efficiently
and safely, periodic inspection and cleaning of several
components once or
A. It is important to keep the area at the back of the
refrigerator clean. Check the lower vent, upper vent
and area between these openings for any obstruc-
tions such as bird/insect nests, spider webs, etc.
Clean the coils on the back of the refrigerator. Use
a soft bristled brush to dust off the coils.