Dometic RM2453 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Dometic RM2453 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Refrigerator for lp-gas and electric operation

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REFRIGERATOR FOR LP-GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERATION
RA/RM-1D
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows and door.
2. Don't touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flamma-
ble vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this manual. For
assistance or additional information consult a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
822 70 36-03
!
WARNING
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RM2453
RM2553
MO-M 0621

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REFRIGERATOR FOR LP-GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERATION RA/RM-1D RM2453 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: RM2553 1. Open windows and door. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flamma- ble vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION We are pleased that you have chosen this refrigerator and hope you will derive much satisfaction from using it. REFRIGERATOR OvERvIEw ______________ 3 The refrigerator is designed for storage of foods and storage INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ____________ 4 of frozen foods and making ice. The installation and servicing should only be carried out by Ventilation requirements .
  • Page 3: Refrigerator Overview

    REFRIGERATOR OvERvIEw CONTROL PANEL OFF ON FUEL SELECTOR ON/OFF, Fuel selector switch Thermostat knob, Gas/Electric Flame failure safety valve push-button Piezo igniter Flame indicator GENERAL ADvICE AND INFORMATION ABSORPTION REFRIGERATOR SySTEM In an absorption refrigerator system, ammonia is liquefied in •...
  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    Proper installation requires one lower fresh air intake and one upper exhaust vent. We recommend fitting the Dometic ventilation system, which is specially developed by Dometic for this purpose. The ven- tilation kits must be installed and used without modification. Side...
  • Page 5: Packaging

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGING INSTALLING ThE REFRIGERATOR The packaging of this appliance is design to withstand the • The refrigerator must be level, installed on a solid floor transportation from the factory to the point where it will be and in a substantial enclosure. With the vehicle carefully installed in the recreational vehicle.
  • Page 6: Securing The Refrigerator

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Two screws installed in the top frame. SECURING ThE REFRIGERATOR Remove the top decoration panel. After the refrigerator is put in place, (ensuring a combustion Open the door. seal at the front frame), the refrigerator is to be secured in the Gently push the tabs out of enclosure with six screws (not included).
  • Page 7: Connections

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS No bubbles should appear at the opening of the CONNECTIONS burner jet. The presence of bubbles indicates a de- LP gas connection fective gas safety shutoff, and service is required. If no bubbles were present at the burner jet, the gas The gas installation and servicing must be carried out by an safety valve is working properly.
  • Page 8: Changing Door Swing

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ChANGING DOOR SwING 12 v DC connection The connection is made to the terminal block marked The refrigerator is equipped with a reversible door. A special “12 volts DC heater”, located at the bottom left corner on the door reversing kit must be used to reverse the door.
  • Page 9: Refrigerator Removal

    Snap in the decoration strip (2). connections for gas leaks. Before leaving Once the installation is complete, test the operation of the refrigerator and instruct the user on it’s correct operation. If the appliance fails to operate correctly, contact your local Dometic Service provider.
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GAS AND AC OPERATION REGULATING ThE TEMPERATURE The refrigerator is equipped with a thermostat that can be LP gas operation adjusted by turning the knob B to different setting to maintain the desired cabinet temperature. Before starting the refrigerator, check that all the manual Gas operation gas valves are in the ON position.
  • Page 11: Storage Compartments

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STORAGE COMPARTMENTS PRODUCT CARE Defrosting WARNING Shut off the refrigerator by turning the knob A to “OFF”. Do not store explosive substances in the refrigerator, such as cigarette lighter gas, gasoline, ether or the Empty the refrigerator, leaving the drip tray under like.
  • Page 12: Maintenance & Service

    MAINTENANCE & SERvICE Service and maintenance must be done on a regular schedule to keep the refrigerator operating properly, efficiently and safely. The service should only be performed by a qualified technician who is familiar with LP gas systems and refrigerators. REPLACING ThE hEATER Cleaning the flue and burner Inspect the flue baffle.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE & SERvICE Reinstall burner, being careful that the end of the TROUBLEShOOTING burner fits into the slot on the burner bracket. Refrigerator does not cool properly Check to make sure slots are centered under the flue tube and the thermocouple is positioned prop- •...
  • Page 14: Appendix A - Rearview Equipment

    APPENDIx A - REARvIEw EqUIPMENT Heaters Cover, Flue baffle Terminal block Protection cover 12 Volts 12 Volts Heater Reigniter Evaporation Tray Screw for protection cover 12 volt terminal block Inlet fitting Burner jet Manual gas Drain water hose Flexible cord shutoff valve...
  • Page 15: Appendix B - Wiring Diagram

    APPENDIx B - wIRING DIAGRAM...

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