Dometic RM2620 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Refrigerator for lp-gas & electric operation

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don't touch electrical switches.

3. Extinguish any open ﬂ ame.

4. Immediately call your gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other

ﬂ ammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, altera-

tion, service or maintenance can cause

injury or property damage. Refer to this

manual. For assistance or additional

information consult a qualiﬁ ed installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

USA

Service Ofﬁ ce

Dometic Corporation

2320 Industrial Pkwy.

Elkhart, IN 46516

Phone: 574-294-2511

825120306

©Dometic Corporation

LaGrange, IN 46761

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

REFRIGERATOR FOR LP-GAS

& ELECTRIC OPERATION

Si vous sentez une odeur de gaz:

1. Ouvrez les fenêtres.

2. Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur.

3. Éteignez toute ﬂ amme nue.

4. Avertissez immédiatement votre

Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser de l'essence

ni d'autres vapeurs ou liquides inﬂ amma-

bles à proximité de cet appareil ou de tout

autre appareil.

Une installation, un réglage, une modiﬁ -

cation, une réparation ou un entretien non

conforme aux normes peut entraîner des

blessures ou des dommages matériels.

Lisez attentivement le mode d'emploi

fourni avec l'appareil. Pour obtenir de

l'aide ou des renseignements supplémen-

taires, consultez un installateur ou un

service d'entretien qualiﬁ é ou le fournis-

seur de gaz.

Corporate Ofﬁ ce

2320 Industrial Parkway Elkhart, IN 46515

For Service Center Assistance

Call: 800-544-4881

POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ

fournisseur de gaz.

POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ

AVERTISSEMENT

CANADA

Dometic Corporation

46 Zatonski, Unit 3

Brantford, ON N3T 5L8

CANADA

Phone: 519-720-9578

MO-M 0609

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Page 1 INSTALLATION AND ® OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RM2620 REFRIGERATOR FOR LP-GAS & ELECTRIC OPERATION RM2820 FOR YOUR SAFETY POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ If you smell gas: Si vous sentez une odeur de gaz: 1. Open windows. 1. Ouvrez les fenêtres. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Thank you for entrusting us to supply your new refrigerator which is designed for storage of foods, frozen foods and for making ice. This manual describes how to install and operate the refrigerator models RM2620 and RM2820. Read the manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate the refrigerator safely and correctly.
Page 4: Certification And Code Requirements
The ventilation kits shown in this vent control manifold of the refrigerator. This should be centered on manual have been certiﬁed for use with RM2620 and the back of the refrigerator. RM2820. The table below displays the components and their part no.
Page 5 ﬂow of air over the rear of the refrigerator. Minimum ventilation heights Installation with roof vent and lower side vent inches Minimum ventilation RM2620 1372 height RM2820 1524 Condenser OVERALL AND RECESS DIMENSIONS...
Page 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CLEARANCES SECURING THE REFRIGERATOR Minimum clearances (in inches) to combustible materials: It is important to follow the sequence in securing refrigerator in enclosure since failure in doing that can cause leakage between Top (G) the frame and cabinet! Side (K) Plastic caps are provided to cover the screw holes in the top Bottom (L)
Page 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DRAIN WATER HOSE A hole must be drilled through ﬂooring and the installer needs to make sure the hose does not kink when run through the ﬂoor. Seal around the hose that goes through the drilled hole. If a longer hose than supplied is required to get the water to drain outside of the vehicle, the installer will have to supply the extra length of hose.
Page 8: Refrigerator Removal
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical connection 120 V AC connection 12 V DC connection The refrigerator is equipped with a grounded three-prong plug This refrigerator model is not designed for 12 V DC operation for your protection against shock hazards. It should be plugged of the cooling system;...
Page 9: Mounting Instructions
Before starting the mounting work, read this instruction thor- oughly and check that the panel dimensions are in compliance with those given in the “Panel dimensions” table. Panel dimensions max. thickness 5/32" (4 mm) Refrigerator Height Width model RM2620 upper inch 12-3/64 11-31/32 20-9/32 20-13/64 lower inch 32-1/4...
Page 10 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS REVERSING THE DOOR SWING The refrigerator is equipped with hinges that makes it possible to change the direction the door opens by moving the hinges to the opposite side. To change the door hinges from one side to the other, follow these steps: Open the top door and remove the two screws hold- ing the top decoration.
Page 11: Refrigerator Overview
REFRIGERATOR OVERVIEW ABSORPTION COOLING SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM In an absorption refrigerator system, ammonia is liqueﬁed in The refrigerator is equipped with a semi Automatic Energy the ﬁnned condenser coil at the top rear of the refrigerator. Selector (AMES) control system, which can be set to auto- The liquid ammonia then ﬂows into the evaporator (inside the matically select either 120 V AC or LP gas operation (AUTO freezer section) and is exposed to a circulating ﬂow of hydro-...
Page 12 REFRIGERATOR OVERVIEW CONTROL PANEL AUTO COLD COLDEST CHECK ON/OFF main power button AUTO/GAS mode selector button Climate control switch Temperature selector button AUTO mode indicator lamp AC mode indicator lamp GAS mode indicator lamp CHECK indicator lamp (GAS mode only) Temperature indicator lamps - 12 -...
Page 13: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING/SHUTTING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR Starting Shutting off Before starting the refrigerator: The refrigerator may be shut off while in any mode of operation. • Check that all the manual gas valves are in the ON posi- tion - including the manual shutoff valve at the rear of the To turn off the refrigerator, press ON/OFF button refrigerator.
Page 14: Storage Compartments
REFRIGERATOR VOLUME below the freezer shelf. • Frozen vegetables, may be stored in any part of the compart- ment. RM2620 6 cu.ft • Meat or ﬁsh, whether raw or prepared, can be stored in the RM2820 7.7 cu.ft frozen food storage compartment provided they are pre- cooled ﬁrst in the refrigerator.
Page 15: Product Care
PRODUCT CARE DEFROSTING CLEANING Shut off the refrigerator by pressing the main power It is important to always keep refrigerator clean. Cleaning the ON/OFF button to the OFF position. refrigerator is usually done after it is defrosted or put into stor- age.
Page 16: Maintenance & Service
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Service must be done on a regular schedule to keep the refrigerator operating properly. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT CHECKING THE CONNECTIONS Cartridge heater WARNING The heat necessary for the operation of an absorption cooling Do not use an open ﬂame to check for gas leaks! unit is supplied by an electric heater mounted in a pocket of the boiler system.
Page 17 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE CLEANING THE FLUE BAFFLE AND BURNER Inspect the ﬂue bafﬂe. It should be reasonably clean and free of soot. Heavy soot formation indicates improper functioning of the burner. The ﬂue and burner require cleaning in the following manner: Unplug the refrigerator power cord from the 120 V Carefully reinstall the burner.
Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If you run into a problem, refer to the troubleshooting table below. Symptom Check/Remedial action Refrigerator or freezer is not • Is the plug ﬁrmly connected to the socket? Is the socket switched on? Check the socket by cold enough plugging in another appliance.
Page 19: Appendix A - Spare Parts
APPENDIX A - SPARE PARTS A list of commonly used parts, which should be available, if required, from your Dometic Service Center. A = RM2620 B = RM2820 Part No. Model Description 385 06 44-42/2 Heater, 325W, 120V 385 06 44-41/4...
Page 20: Appendix B - Rearview Equipment
APPENDIX B - REARVIEW EQUIPMENT Heater Thermofuse Flue baffle Power module Protection cover cover Drain water hose 12V DC Inlet fitting Burner jet 12 volt Manual gas shutoff valve terminal block Flexible cord - 20 -...
Page 21: Appendix C - Wiring Diagram
APPENDIX C - WIRING DIAGRAM - 21 -...
Page 22: Appendix D - Consumer Support
Service and spare parts For service, please contact the Service Center Assistance, see the front page of this manual - or - visit the Dometic website to ﬁnd the location of the nearest Dometic Service Center.
Page 23: Appendix E - Dometic Warranty & Maintenance Schedule
RV Refrigerator. Enclosed you will ﬁnd important warranty and maintenance information on Dometic’s exclusive three (3) year warranty. Please take a few moments and familiarize yourself with the program. We at Dometic appreciate your business and are conﬁdent that you will have many years of trouble-free RV enjoyment.
Page 24 In order to obtain the beneﬁts of this warranty, the original purchaser must return the product which is found defective to the Seller named below or to a Dometic Authorized Service Center during the period that this warranty is in effect. The original purchaser is responsible for all charges incurred in delivery of the product to the Seller or Dometic Authorized Service Center, and in pick up after the warranty service has been completed.
Page 25 REFRIGERATOR OWNER MAINTENANCE YEARLY RECORD �� Date: Date: Dealership: Dealership: Address: Address: City: City: State: Zip: State: Zip: Phone: Phone: Technician: Technician: Technician: Technician: Cleaned Burner Assembly:...
Page 26 NOTES...
Page 27 PROTECTION FOR YOUR NEW INVESTMENT We truly appreciate that you have chosen to purchase a Dometic product for your recreational vehicle and we want to help you protect this wise investment. We at Dometic back our products with one of the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.
Page 28 Registering your product is an essential step to ensure that you receive all the beneﬁts you are entitled to as a DOMETIC customer. Complete the information below and mail to us or register entitled to as a DOMETIC customer. Complete the information below and mail to us or register on-line at www.edometic.com.

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