Dometic AMERICANA RM2652 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Dometic AMERICANA RM2652 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Refrigerator for lp/gas and electric operatio

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USA
SERVICE OFFICE
The Dometic Corp.
509 So. Poplar St.
LaGrange, IN 46761
219-463-4858
CANADA
Dometic Dist.
866 Langs Dr.
Cambridge, Ontario
CANADA N3H 2N7
519-653-4390
For Service Center
Assistance Call:
800-544-4881
INSTALLATION &
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Form No. 3106406.006 6/95
The Dometic Corp.
LaGrange, IN 46761
Copyright 1995 The Dometic Corporation

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas supply at the
main LP gas tank valve.
2. Open windows.
3. Don't touch electrical
switches.
4. Extinguish any open flame.
5. Immediately call your gas
supplier or service agency.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
INDEX
Installation ..............................
Operating Instructions ............
Maint. & Service ..................... 12
RECORD THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT:
Model No. _______________
Date Purchased __________ Place of Purchase ______________
AMERICANA
Model RM2652 & RM2852
REFRIGERATOR FOR LP/GAS
AND ELECTRIC OPERATION
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual. For assis-
tance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
Cet appareil doit être réparé
seulement par un réparateur
autorisé. Modification de l'appareil
pourrait être extrèmement
dangeruse, et pourrait causer mal
ou mort.
REFRIGERATOR
Page
2
8
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
1
_____________________ Serial No.
! WARNING
! AVIS
MODEL
RM2652
RM2852
READ CAREFULLY

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  • Page 1: For Your Safety

    RECORD THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT: Model No. _______________ _____________________ Serial No. Date Purchased __________ Place of Purchase ______________ AMERICANA Model RM2652 & RM2852 SERVICE OFFICE The Dometic Corp. 509 So. Poplar St. REFRIGERATOR FOR LP/GAS LaGrange, IN 46761...
  • Page 2: Certified Installation

    The lower side vent is fitted with a panel which provides an 1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS adequate access opening for ready serviceability of the This appliance is designed for storage of foods and burner and control manifold of the refrigerator. This should be storage of frozen foods and making ice.
  • Page 3: Ventilation Heights

    NOTE: All cutout dimensions are +/– 1/8". FIG. 3 Refrigerator Overall Recess Total Model Dimensions Dimensions Ref. Vol. Height Width Depth Height Width Depth Cu. Ft. RM2652 (Inches) 54-9/16 24-11/16 24-7/8 53-3/4 23-11/16 (mm) 1386 1365 60-5/8 24-11/16 24-7/8 59-15/16 23-11/16 RM2852 (Inches) (mm) 1530...
  • Page 4 A wood strip must be in place across the upper opening of INSTALLING REFRIGERATOR IN the enclosure. The top frame of the refrigerator will be ENCLOSURE anchored to the wood strip with screws. See FIG. 2. NOTE: DO NOT install the appliance directly on carpeting. The dimensions shown in FIG.
  • Page 5: Gas Connection

    3) When the front strip is in place, install one screw 4) Replace the top decoration panel. Be careful through the hinge and into the floor. The second not to pinch the wires. Make sure the tabs snap screw is installed with a washer on the opposite back into the holes in the hinge plate.
  • Page 6: Testing Lp Gas Safety Shutoff

    switch OFF and back ON. (See "Section C. Operation When testing the gas supply system at pressures less than Instructions, Item 2. Control Panel"). Normal operation of or equal to 1/2 psig, the appliance must be isolated from the the burner should return. Allow the burner to operate for gas supply piping by closing its individual manual shutoff a minimum of 5 minutes.
  • Page 7: Door Panel

    The refrigerator is equipped with convertible doors. To change the door swing, consult the parts manual for 13. CHANGING DOOR SWING TO the Conversion Kit Part Number. For further informa- OPPOSITE SIDE tion, please contact the Dometic Corporation listed on the front page.
  • Page 8: Section C. Operating Instructions

    SECTION B. CERTIFIED VENT SYSTEM KITS REFRIGERATOR MODEL COMPONENTS PART NO. RM2652 OPTION #1 ROOF BASE 3103633.XXX * RM2852 ROOF COVER 3103634.XXX * LOWER SIDE VENT 3102277.XXX * OPTION #3–A POWER VENTILATOR POWER VENT ASM. 3104131.002 ** (Island/through ROOF BASE 3103633.XXX *...
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    2-WAY DISPLAY PANEL CONTROL PANEL LEGEND 2-WAY MODEL 1. Main Power Button ON/OFF FIG. 10 2. AUTO/MANUAL Mode Selector Button A. AUTO Mode indicator lamp B. CHECK indicator lamp (Gas Mode Only) C. Climate control switch 3. START-UP INSTRUCTIONS D. TO SHUT OFF THE REFRIGERATOR Before starting the refrigerator, check that all the manual gas valves are in the ON position.
  • Page 10: How To Use The Refrigerator

    If 120 volts AC is not available, the control system will B. FROZEN FOOD STORAGE automatically switch to GAS operation. Within 45 seconds COMPARTMENT the burner should be ignited and operating normally. If Quick frozen soft fruits and ice cream should be placed in the unsuccessful, the CHECK indicator lamp (B) will illumi- coldest part of the compartment which is on or just below the nate.
  • Page 11: Shut-Off (Storage Procedure)

    G. CLIMATE CONTROL When all frost is melted, dry the interior of the refrigerator with During the summer months of high temperatures and humid- a clean cloth. Replace all food and turn the refrigerator back ity, the metal frame between the freezer and fresh food compartments may have water droplets forming.
  • Page 12: Section D. Maintenance & Service

    The LP gas supply must be turned on. Apply a noncorrosive bubble solution to all To keep your Dometic refrigerator operating efficiently and LP gas connections. The appearance of bubbles indi- safely, periodic inspection and cleaning of several compo- cates a leak and should be repaired immediately by a nents once or twice a year is recommended.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    ! ! WARNING ELECTRODE DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. 1/8" T O 3/16" (3-5 mm) FIG. 13 BURNER T UBE C. Check the control system by connecting/disconnecting 120 volt AC power, start/stop the engine, etc. Compare 12) Turn on manual gas shutoff valve and check all the operation with the operation described in Section C.
  • Page 14 L. FUSES 1) Refrigerator AC supply 2) Refrigerator DC supply 3) Refrigerator Control System See Section D. Maintenance &Service , Item 2, Paragraph F. Contact an authorized service center for parts and repairs as needed.
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