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SERVICE MANUAL REFRIGERATOR RM182B When ordering spare parts always state: MODEL. QUANTITY * PART NUMBER * DESCRIPTION For electric details also: VOLTAGE -WATTAGE E d i t i o n Au g u s t 1 9 8 2 DSC #651...
TABLE OF CONTENTS A. Installation Instructions Page 2 B. Instructions For Use RM182B Page 3 General Instructions Page 4 Sealed Combustion Unit Page 4 Ventilator (improved cooling performance) Page 4 Fuse - 12 Volt Circuit Page 4 Steps To Take When The refrigerator Has Not Been...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The design of this refrigerator has been certified and approved by the American Gas Association and the Canadian GAS Association for Recreational Vehicles. This certification is dependent, however upon proper installation’-and the use of the venting components as shown in these instructions.
B. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE RM182B The Controls : Controls are located at the top of the refrigerator. 1. Control Panel : Fig. 1 Page 1 “A” - Air Pump and Piezo Lighter "B" - Safety Valve "C" - Thermostat for Gas and 120 Volt Operation (12 dolt has no thermostat, the unit runs continuously) “D”...
General Instructions Sealed Combustion Unit The sealed conbustion unit is mode up of the burner, a fresh air intake and exhaust pipes, and o vent/oir-intoke assembly in the wall. The burner unit is completely sealed off’ from the interior of the van by means of the two special inlet and outlet pipes.
C. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERATOR Removal 1. Disconnect electrical supply. And make sure the gas supply is shut off at its source. 2. Remove the vent /air-intake assembly on the van wall outside . a. Unscrew three self-tapping screws (A,Fig.2) of the windscreen (B,Fig.2) then remove windscreen and separating plate (C, Fig.
D. COMPONENT REPLACEMENT RM182B NOTE: For the removal of gas and electrical components and of the refrigerator cooling unit, the refrigerator must be removed from the kitchen cabinet (see chapter C) . 1. Replacing the electric heater 1. Squeeze the heater insulation in direction of arrow (A,Fig. 8) until it clicks open. Pull open the insulation in direction of arrow ( B,Fig.
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4. Pull off thermostat knob (C, Fig.11) and knob (D, Fig.11) of safety device (E, Fig. 11). 5. Unscrew union nut (F, Fig.11) of gas-pipe (G, Fig.11) from flame failure safety device (E, Fig. 11). 6. Remove three cable plug-connections from thermostat (H, Fig.11). 7.
8. Replacing the burner-jet ( E Fig. 1 2 ) 1. Unscrew union nut (F, Fig. 12) of gas pipe by using a lo mm fork-spanner and a second one (14 mm) to hold counterpart the jet. 2. Unscrew burner jet from the bottom part of gas-burner. 3. Screw in the new burner jet, refit gas pipe. IMPORTANT: The gasket (G, Fig.12) between the lower part of the burner and the burner-jet must be replaced by a new one and carefully positioned to ensure that the burner is properly sealed.
10. Removing the air pump and replacing the piston. 1. Unscrew knob (A, Fig.9) of air pump (K, Fig.9) from the shaft (L, Fig.9). 2. Unscrew air pump ( 4 screws / M, Fig. 9). 3. Unscrew cover of air-pump ( 2 screws / N, Fig. 9). 4.
F. TROUBLESHOOTING THE REFRIGERATOR - L.P. GAS SYMPTOM CAUSE www.westfaliaLT.info - a useful site for enthusiasts and owners of VW Westfalia LT campers...