Silhouette INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS by Dometic REFRIGERATOR FOR LP-GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERATION. S1521 S1531 Automatic-Manual Energy Selector Contents: FOR YOUR SAFETY Page If you smell gas: Installation Instructions for use 9-12 1. Open windows. Gas equipment 2. Don’t touch electrical switches.
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PROTECTION PLATE FIG. 1 2 - WAY display panel. FIG. 2 3 - WAY display panel. LEGEND 2-WAY AMES Model LEGEND 3-WAY AMES Model 1. Main Power Button ON/OFF 1. Main Power Button ON/OFF 2. AUTO/GAS Mode Selector Button 2. DC Mode Selector Button 3.
GAS CONNECTION INSTALLATION Hook-up to the gas supply line is accomplished at the GENERAL INSTRUCTION manual gas valve, which is furnished with a 3/8” SAE (UNF 5/8” -18) male flare connection. All completed con- This appliance is designed for storage of foods and nections should be checked for leaks with soapy water.
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Table 1 12 Volts DC Connection Refrigerator Cut-Out Openings (inches) refrigerator models require a 12 volt DC supply (even Height Model Width Depth though 2-way models are designed to operate on 120 S 1521,S1531 43 1/4 23.5 24.0 volts AC and gas, a 12 volt DC control is required to main- tain the automatic energy system).
Check that the gas flame is lit and the gas mode in- Lower vent and roof jack must be A.G.A./CGA certified for use with the refrigerator. dicator lamp (C) is on. Roof jack opening must be centered directly above the Close the gas valve at the back of the refrigerator.
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Re-install mounting screws to refrigerator frame in reverse sequence of steps B and C to attach door- hinge assembly to refrigerator. DO NOT COM- PLETELY TIGHTEN SCREWS. h. CHECK THAT DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES PROPERLY AND THAT LATCH ASSEMBLY ENGAGES BEFORE TIGHTENING SCREWS. NOTE: Re-tighten all screws securely after changing the hinge position.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OPERATION Before starting the refrigerator, check that all the manual HOW TO START THE REFRIGERATOR gas valves are in the ON position. DO NOT forget the Leveling manual shutoff valve on the rear of the refrigerator, see FIG.
WAY display panel. 3 - WAY display panel. UP INSTRUCTIONS 3-WAY MODEL START A. A 12 volt DC supply must be available for the AUTO MODE electronic control to function. Press the DC mode selector button (2) to the UP Press the main power ON/OFF button (1) to the (OFF) position.
3 - WAY display panel. 2 - WAY display panel. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING DC.MODE (3-way models only) MODES When operating in the DC mode the DC mode indicator lamp (A) will be illuminated. All other mode lamps will be THERMOSTAT off.
HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR When all frost is melted, dry the interior of the refrigerator with a clean cloth. Replace all food and set thermostat FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT to the COLDEST temperature setting for a few hours. Then reset the thermostat to the’desired setting, usually The food storage compartment is completely closed and at mid setting.
GAS EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY P R E S S U R E TEST PORT FIG. 16 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE ELECTRlC EQUIPMENT REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL CARTRIDGE HEATER Before working on the refrigerator make sure that The heat necessary for the operation of an absorption 120 volt AC and 12 volt DC leads are disconnected.
CAUTION Check all connections in the LP gas system (at the back of the refrigerator) for gas leaks. The LP gas DO NOT use a wire or pin when cleaning the burner supply must be turned on. Apply a non-corrosive jet as damage can occur to the precision opening.
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ODOR FROM FUMES if. A minimum of 9.6 volt DC supply present for the refrlgerator control system. CAUSES AND REMEDIES lg. The thermostat can not be moved from MID posi- tion to the desired setting. The display module has The flame touches side the boiler due to disloca- became nonfunctional.