Maintenance; Service And Spare Parts; Installation Instructions; Ventilation Of The Unit - Dometic RM 2355 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

MAINTENANCE

• This appliance must be serviced by an authorised person. We
recommend that an authorised service technician checks the
refrigerator once a year.
• The "Installation and operating instructions manual" should
always be available.
• Ensure that the gas safety shut-off valve is working properly.
• Make sure that the ventilation openings are unobstructed.
• See to it that the burner is clean and free from combustible
material.
All connections in the LP gas system should be checked for
•
gas leaks. Connections can be tested for leaks using a soap
solution. DO NOT use a naked fl ame! If there is any suspi-
cion of damage, call for an authorised service technician.

SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS

Service and spare parts are obtainable from your dealer or
Dometic - consult the telephone directory.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The refrigerator is intended for installation in a motorhome,
and the information relates to this application. A correct instal-
lation is important for correct operation of the appliance. The
refrigerator must be installed on a solid fl oor and must be level.
With the vehicle carefully levelled, the refrigerator should be
level both ways in the freezer compartment. Free air circulation
over the fi ns of the cooling unit is essential.

VENTILATION OF THE UNIT

VENTILATION GRILLES
We recommend fi tting the Dometic ventilation system, which
is specially developed by Dometic for this purpose. The
Dometic ventilation grilles permit inspection and small repairs
to be carried out without the necessity of removing the refrig-
erator from the recess.
If there is no outer grille at fl oor level where leaking gas can
escape, a 40 mm hole to the outside should be made in the
fl oor of the recess to drain any unburned gas to the outside. Fit
the hole with wire mesh and an angled plate to protect it from
stones, mud etc.
SIDE VENTILATION
The refrigerator unit is ventilated via two openings in the wall
of the motorhome. Fresh air enters through the lower opening
and warm air is discharged through the upper one.
The lower opening should be located at fl oor level (to allow
any leaking gas to escape to the outside). The upper ventilation
opening should be located above the condenser, as high as pos-
sible, to ensure good ventilation.
ROOF VENTILATION
The ventilation of the cooling unit can also be done via one
opening in the wall of the motorhome and one on the roof for
the roof vent.
Fresh air enters through the lower opening and warm air is
discharged through the roof vent. The lower opening should be
located at fl oor level (to allow any leaking gas to escape to the
outside).
REMOVAL OF FLUE GASES
The ventilation passage at the rear of the recess, between the
outer wall of the vehicle and the refrigerator must be sealed
off against the living space, so cold draughts are excluded
(winter camping) and no fl ue gases can penetrate into the
motorhome.
The fl ue gases are dispersed from the ventilation passage using
the Dometic fl ueing system. The top, bottom and sides of the
ventilation passage should be insulated to prevent condensa-
tion and cold draughts. The ventillation passage walls must be
constructed of a non combustable material.
VENTILATION HEIGHTS
Minimum ventilation heights (mm)
Installation with
upper and lower
side vent
RM 2355
864
(Fig. 3)
RM 2455
960
(Fig. 4)
RM 2555
1130
(Fig. 4)
RM 4605
1760
(Fig. 4)
NOTe! At extreme ambient temperatures the refrigeration
unit will only perform adequately when properly venti-
lated.
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Installation with
roof vent and
lower side vent
787
960
1130
1465
Fig. 3
RM 2355
Fig. 4
RM 2455
RM 2555
RM 4605