Dometic RM2150 Series Service Manual

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Foreword
This service manual is the result of the
dedication of The Dometic Corporation and
its engineers in giving service people the
necessary instruction for making accurate
analyses of certain conditions. Provided is
a diagnostic chart leading a qualified
mechanic into the service manual pages to
locate and solve symptoms which may
occur. Dometic has continued its
commitment in providing service people
with this, the most up-to-date information
about servicing Dometic RV accessories.
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  • Page 1 Foreword This service manual is the result of the dedication of The Dometic Corporation and its engineers in giving service people the necessary instruction for making accurate analyses of certain conditions. Provided is a diagnostic chart leading a qualified mechanic into the service manual pages to locate and solve symptoms which may occur.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PAGE NO. CONTENTS RM2150,2190,2201 SERIES DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART ......1 SECTION 1 OPERATION RM2150 Operation ................
  • Page 3: Section

    This program will address the most common system problems associated with the RM2150/2190/2201 Manual Refrigerators supplied by The Dometic Corporation. Our intent is to provide you with a guideline of checks to make, should you encounter one of the following symptoms.
  • Page 4 REFER SYMPTOM CAUSE STEP SECTION Insufficient cooling on AC - cools AC Volts properly on other mode(s). (RM2201) Heating Element Thermostat Insufficient cooling on gas. LP Gas Pressure Cools properly on other mode(s). Thermostat Filter Orifice 7.10 Burner Flue Baffle Flue Tube Won’t stay lit on gas.
  • Page 5: Rm2150 Operation

    SECTION 1 1 .1 RM2150 OPERATION GAS OPERATION Set 12 volt switch to “OFF”. Turn gas handle to left (so that handle is in line with gas valve body). Turn gas thermostat knob to #4 setting. Press gas safety valve plunger up and hold. Push piezo igniter plunger in repeatedly until flame is observed at “6”.
  • Page 6: Rm2190 Operation

    1.2 RM2190 OPERATION NOTE: If the gas has to be re-lit when the evapo- rator is still cold, the thermostat knob (8) must first be turned to MAX and returned to its normal setting only after the burner is lit. The refrigerator has a flame failure device which will automatically shut off the gas to the burner if the flame is blown Inlet...
  • Page 7: Rm2201 Operation

    1.3 RM2201 OPERATION GAS OPERATION Rotate selector to “OFF” position. Turn gas handle to the left. Turn gas thermostat knob to #4 setting. Press gas safety valve plunger up and hold. Push piezo igniter plunger repeatedly until flame is observed at “6”. When flame is lit: a.
  • Page 8: Ac Voltage Requirements

    SECTION 2 B. SELECTOR SWITCH (RM2201) The Selector Switch should be AC VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS checked for continuity in the The refrigerator is a 120 volt AC, 60 Hz appliance. The following manner: Remove all proper operating range is 100 to 132 volts. Check the wires from the assembly.
  • Page 9: Thermostat (Rm2201)

    NOTE: It will take a very SECTION 7 precise ohm meter to accu- LP GAS COMPONENTS rately read this measure- ment. If a precise ohm 7.1 SHUT-OFF VALVE meter is not available, a This is the valve where the incoming LP gas supply is continuity reading will attached.
  • Page 10: Thermostat

    7.5 THERMOCOUPLE 7.3 THERMOSTAT The thermocouple is a component extending above the On the LP gas mode, full line pressure is directed burner assembly so the tip is in the path of the flame. It through the thermostat to the burner until the thermostat will produce 14 to 30 millivolts DC in normal operation.
  • Page 11: Crossover Tube

    B. 12 Volt DC Connection for Heater: This connection 7.8 CROSSOVER TUBE is made to the terminal block. The refrigerator must The crossover tube is located at the top of the flue tube be connected to the battery circuit with two wires of and is attached with a screw.
  • Page 12: Other

    should be zero (0”) clearance surrounding the sides and SECTION 9 top of the refrigerator to achieve proper air flow. All OTHER potential dead air pockets should be blocked or baffled to 9.1 LEVELING ensure that heat won’t be trapped in these spaces and reduce efficiency.
  • Page 13: Air Leaks

    9.3 AIR LEAKS If it is defective, replace with a new cooling unit. To Check the gasket on the doors to be sure of a positive check the cooling unit, first verify the heating element is air seal. A simple method to check gaskets is to close good.

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