Leveling The Refrigerator - Dometic RM1350 User Manual

abSoRPtion cooling SyStEm
In an absorption refrigerator system, ammonia is liquefied in
the finned condenser coil at the top rear of the refrigerator. The
liquid ammonia then flows into the evaporator (inside the freezer
section) and is exposed to a circulating flow of hydrogen gas,
which causes the ammonia to evaporate, creating a cold condi-
tion in the freezer.
When starting this refrigerator for the very first
time, the cooling cycle may require up to four
hours of running time before the cooling unit is
fully operational.
The tubing in the evaporator section is specifically sloped to
provide a continuous movement of liquid ammonia, flowing
downward by gravity through this section.
sodium chromate is used for corrosion protection (less than
2 weight % of the coolant).

lEVEling thE REfRigERatoR

Leveling is one of the requirements for proper operation with
absorption refrigerators. To ensure proper leveling the vehicle
needs to be leveled only so it is comfortable to live in (no notice-
able sloping of floor or walls).
any time the vehicle is parked for several hours with the refrig-
erator operating, the vehicle should be leveled to prevent this loss
of cooling.
If the refrigerator is operated when it is not level and the vehicle
is not moving, liquid ammonia will accumulate in sections of the
evaporator tubing. This will slow the circulation of hydrogen and
ammonia gas, or in severe cases, completely block it, resulting in
a loss of cooling.
when the vehicle is moving, the leveling is not critical, as the
rolling and pitching movement of the vehicle will pass to either
side of level, keeping the liquid ammonia from accumulating in
the evaporator tubing.
PURging aiR fRom thE linES
If the refrigerator has not been used for a long time - or -
the LP tanks have just been refilled, air may be trapped in the
supply lines. To purge the air from the lines, turn the refrigera-
tor off and on by pressing the ON/OFF button. If the flame is
not lit within 45 seconds, turn the refrigerator off and back on
again. This procedure can be repeated 3 to 4 times. If repeated
attempts fail to start the LP gas operation, check to make sure
that the LP gas supply tanks are not empty and that all manual
shutoff valves in the lines are open.
REfRigERatoR oVERViEW
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aUtomatic cooling Unit cycling
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The refrigerator has been design with an automatic cooling
unit cycling system that helps reduce frost build up in the fresh
food compartment. The first automatic frost reduction cooling
unit cycle begins 60 hours after turning "on" the refrigerator
(for best operational results the refrigerator should be turned on
anytime between 4 and 10 PM), and will last for approximately
120 minutes. Thereafter, the cycle will automatically repeat
every 48 hours as long as the refrigerator continues to run.
The automatic Low ambient Control (LaC) ensures trouble-
free operation in low ambient temperatures (e.g below 50° F).
aUto modE / gaS modE
The refrigerator is equipped with a control system where the
user can choose to turn the auTO mode on or off.
aUto modE iS tURnEd on
The system is fully automatic which means that it selects the
most suitable energy source available, either 120 V aC or LP
gas operation.
Temporary gas lockout:
The gas operation will automatically be locked out for a period
of 15 minutes when the engine is switched off. This will pre-
vent gas operation e.g. when stopping at a refueling station.
aUto modE iS tURnEd off (gaS modE)
The system operates on LP gas only. The control system
activates the ignition system and makes three attempts to light
the burner for a period of approx. 45 sec. at two minute inter-
vals.
Note that the temporary gas lockout feature does not work
when the auTO mode is turned off! Consequently, when park-
ing close to a gasoline pump all LP gas appliances vented to the
outside of the vehicle must be turned off. Otherwise gasoline
fumes from gasoline pumps might enter LP gas appliance and
these can then ignite from the burner flame and cause a fire or
an explosion.
! WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. When
refueling or parked near gasoline pumps, when
the AUTO mode is turned off, shut off all LP gas
appliances. Failure to heed this warning could
cause a fire or explosion resulting in death or
severe personal injury.