Information On Coolant; Operating The Refrigerator With Gas - Dometic RMD 8501 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety instructions
2.5

Information on coolant

Ammonia is used as a coolant.
This is a natural compound also used in hou-
sehold cleaning agents (1 litre of Salmiak
cleaner contains up to 200g of ammonia -
about twice as much as is used in the refrige-
rator). Sodium chromate is used for corrosion
protection (1.8% by weight of the solvent).
In the event of leakage (easily identifiable from
the strong odour), proceed as follows:
- Switch off the appliance.
- Air the room thoroughly.
- Inform authorised customer services.
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For your safety it was ascertained in an
expert's report that no impairment of health
exists when the coolant is discharged.
2.6 Operating the refrigerator
with gas
It is imperative that the operating pressure of
the pressure reducer on the gas system corre-
sponds to the data specified on the rating
plate of the refrigerator. Compare the opera-
ting pressure of the rating plate with the data
specified on the pressure reducing valve of the
liquid gas cylinder.
WARNING!
Operating the appliance with gas is
not permitted
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at petrol stations
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on ferry boats
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while transporting the caravan/motor-
home by a transporter or breakdown
vehicle.
Leave the equipment switched off.
If you smell gas:
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Open all windows and leave the room.
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Do not operate any electrical equipment
and prevent the use of naked flames.
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If it is safe to do so, turn the gas supply off.
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Contact authorised specialist personnel*
for advice.
* authorised specialist personnel
Authorised specialist personnel are accredited
experts who are able, by virtue of their training and
knowledge, to vouch that the inspection and repair
work has been carried out properly.
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