Replacing The Heater; Periodic Maintenance - Dometic RM1350 User Manual

dRaining thE WatER diSPEnSER
Rm1350Wim
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If there is any possibility that the temperature can drop below
freezing where the refrigerator is located, the water supply
system (including the water tank and the water valve) must be
drained by a qualified servicer.
TO DRaIN ThE waTER DIsPENsER, FOLLOw ThEsE
sTEPs:
1. Open the door. Remove the upper shelf and
the drip tray.
2. Place the ice bucket on the shelf.
3. unscrew the nut by hand.
4. Direct the hose into the ice bucket. allow the water
from the tank to drain.
5. To drain the tank completely, gently apply com-
pressed air as shown in the picture below.
6. To finish off, place a dishcloth beneath the water
solenoid valve. unscrew the innermost nut (water
tank). Place the hose on the dishcloth and let the
water drain.
7. Reconnect and tighten the line.
maintEnancE & SERVicE
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ElEctRic EqUiPmEnt

REPlacing thE hEatER

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. The refrigerator is equipped with a series connected twin
heater.
TO REPLaCE ThE hEaTERs, FOLLOw ThEsE sTEPs:
1. Turn off the refrigerator. unplug the power cord and
disconnect the 12V DC power.
2. Remove the power module cover.
3. Disconnect the heater leads.
4. with a pair of pliers, unfold the lug holding the lid of
the boiler casing and then, open the lid.
5. Remove some insulation wool for the heater to be ac-
cessible.
6. Turn and lift the heaters out of the pocket.
7. Fit the new heaters into the pocket.
8. Connect the leads and refit the power module cover.
9. Put back the insulation wool.
10. Close the lid of the boiler.
REPlacing thE fUSES
The refrigerator is equipped with the following 3 fuses:
• 3 a fuse for the refrigerator control system.
• 5 a fuse for the aC heaters.
• 3 a in-line fuse for the fan and heat tape. For RM1350IM,
RM1350MIM & RM1350wIM : For the ice maker and
water dispenser.
TO REPLaCE ThE FusEs, FOLLOw ThEsE sTEPs:
1. Turn off the refrigerator.
2. unplug the power cord and disconnect the
12V wires.
3. Remove the power module cover.
4. snap the fuse out of the fuse holder.
5. Fit the new fuse in to the fuse holder.
6. Put back the power module cover.

PERiodic maintEnancE

chEcking thE connEctionS
LP gas is a flammable gas which has the potential to create a
hazard. Do not smoke or create sparks when working on or near
the LP gas system.
!
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD. Never use an open
flame to check for gas leaks. Failure to heed this
warning could cause an explosion resulting in
death or severe personal injury.