Section D. Maintenance & Service - Dometic RM2611 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

If the refrigerator will not be in operation for a period of weeks,
it should be emptied, defrosted, cleaned and the doors left
ajar. The ice tray should also be dried and kept outside the
cabinet.
CAUTION
DO NOT store explosive substances in the refrigerator, such
as gasoline and other flammable vapors or liquids.
G. CLIMATE CONTROL
During the summer months of high temperatures and humid-
ity, the metal frame between the freezer and fresh food
compartments may have water droplets forming. The num-
ber of water droplets will increase if the vehicle isn't air
conditioned during these months.
This refrigerator comes standard with a 12 volt (DC) climate
control that will evaporate the water droplets when they form.
To have the climate control on, you position the switch ("G",
Figure 10) located beneath the top decorative strip that
houses the control panel to ON. The climate control can be
left on continuously or only used when temperatures require
it.
SECTION D. MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
1. REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL
Before working on the refrigerator, make sure the AC voltage
and DC voltage leads are disconnected. Shut off the gas
supply. Disconnect the gas supply line. Cap the gas supply
line, loosen the screws anchoring the refrigerator to the
enclosure and slide the refrigerator out of the compartment.
Replacement is the reverse of removal. Check all connec-
tions for gas leaks. Refer to Section A, Item 1 to 12 of
Installation Instructions .
2. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
To keep your Dometic refrigerator operating efficiently and
safely, periodic inspection and cleaning of several compo-
nents once or twice a year is recommended.
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 obstructions 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.
It is important to keep the refrigerator area free from
combustible material, gasoline and other flammable
vapors or liquids.
B. Check all connections in the LP gas system (at the back
NOTE: THE CLIMATE CONTROL WILL DRAW 12 VOLT
DC POWER CONTINUOUSLY WHEN IN THE "ON" POSI-
TION. IT SHOULD BE TURNED "OFF" WHEN A CHARG-
ING SOURCE IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Most LP gas appliances used in recreational ve-
hicles are vented to the outside of the vehicle. When
parked close to a gasoline pump, it is possible that
the gasoline fumes could enter this type of appli-
ance and ignite from the burner flame, CAUSING A
FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, when refueling, shut off all LP
gas appliances which are vented to the outside.
of the refrigerator) for gas leaks. The LP gas supply must
be turned on. Apply a noncorrosive bubble solution to all
LP gas connections. The appearance of bubbles indi-
cates a leak and should be repaired immediately by a
QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH
LP GAS SYSTEMS AND REFRIGERATORS.
DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
C. Check the AMES control system by connecting/discon-
necting 120 volt AC power, start/stop the engine, etc.
Compare the operation with the operation described in
Section C. Operation Instructions .
NOTE: The following maintenance is required once or twice
a year, but should only be done by a qualified serviceman
who is familiar with LP gas systems and refrigerators.
D. The LP gas pressure should be checked and the main
regulator readjusted if pressure is incorrect. The correct
operating pressure is 11 inches of water column. The
correct place to take the LP gas pressure is at the test
port just ahead of the burner jet. (See FIG. 11).
E. 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 both require
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