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Dometic RM 1272 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Dometic RM 1272 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Dometic RM 1272 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Refrigerator for lp-gas and electric operation
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REFRIGERATOR FOR LP-GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERATION.
RM 1272
RM1272
Automatic Energy Selector
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don't touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration,service or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or additional
information consult a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
USA
Service Office
The Dometic Corporation
509 South Poplar Street
LaGrange, IN 46761
Phone: 219-463-4858
822 70 76-02
822707602
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Corporate Office
2320 Industrial Parkway Elkhart, IN 46515
For Service Center Assistance
Call: 800-544-4881
Contents:
Installation
Operating instructions
Maintenance & Service
AVIS
Cet appareil doit être réparé
seulement par un réparateur
autorisé. Modification de
l'appareil pourrait être
extrèmement dangeruse, et
pourrait causer mal ou mort.
CANADA
Dometic Distribution Inc.
866 Langs Drive
Cambridge,Ontario
N3H 2N7 Canada
Phone: 519-653-4390
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Summary of Contents for Dometic RM 1272

  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REFRIGERATOR FOR LP-GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERATION. RM 1272 RM1272 Automatic Energy Selector Contents: FOR YOUR SAFETY Page If you smell gas: Installation Operating instructions 1. Open windows. Maintenance & Service 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame.
  • Page 3 Power module cover Heaters Protection cover Flue baffle Burner jet Reigniter Manual gas shutoff valve Flexible cord Drain water hose 12 Volt Terminal block Inlet fitting FIG. 1 2 - WAY display panel. LEGEND 2-WAY AES Model 1. Main Power Button ON/OFF 2.
  • Page 4 12 Volts DC Connection The lower side vent is fitted with a panel which provides The refrigerator model RM 1272 require a continuous an adequate access opening for ready serviceability of 12 volt DC supply (even though 2-way models are the burner and control manifold of the refrigerator.
  • Page 5 Should the wire be too small for the distance, a voltage the refrigerator is put in place. drop will result. Recommended wire sizes are shown below. Maximum total conductor wire length in feet and meters. RM 1272 2-way min. wire size 17 ft.
  • Page 6 Failure to follow the sequence in securing refrigerator in enclosure can cause leakage between the frame and cabinet. Any space between the counter, storage area or ceiling and top of the refrigerator greater den 1-1/2 inches should be blocked. The heat produced at the rear of the refrigerator will become trapped in this space, making the top of the refrigerator hot and reduce the efficiency of the refrigerator.
  • Page 7 VENTILATION HEIGHTS Installation with roof Minimum ventilation vent and lower side vent heights in Refrigerator Inches Ventilation height RM 1272 1651 Condenser CLEARANCES Minimum clearances in inches to combustible materials are: G: Top K: Side L: Bottom 0 M: Rear See NOTE: Clearance "N"...
  • Page 8 Depth inch 59-31/32 37-1/2 26-11/16 59-1/16 36-1/2 RM 1272 1523 1500 This method of installation and these clearances will give you adequate space for service and proper installation. OPERATING OPERATION Before starting the refrigerator, check that all the manual INSTRUCTIONS gas valves are in the ON position.
  • Page 9 2 - WAY display panel THERMOSTAT START UP INSTRUCTIONS The thermostat on the refrigerator controls both the gas A. A continuous 12 volt DC supply must be available for and electric operation, thereby eliminating the necessity the electronic control to function. of resetting each time a different energy source is em- B.
  • Page 10 2 - WAY display panel LIMP MODE OF OPERATION DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING MODES This control system contains a feature where it will AES/AUTO MODE continue to operate the cooling system in the event of a failure of a major operating component. Two different When operating in the AES/AUTO mode, the AES/AUTO modes of operation can occur in this category.
  • Page 11 DEFROSTING HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR Shut off the refrigerator by pressing the main power ON/OFF button to the UP (OFF) position. FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT Empty the refrigerator, leaving the drip tray under the The food storage compartment is completely closed and finned evaporator, and the cabinet and freezer doors unventilated, which is necessary to maintain the re- open.
  • Page 12 LOW AMBIENT SWITCH MAINTENANCE & SERVICE All RV absorption refrigerators, while similar, operate a little differently than your home refrigerator. Dometic The user should be aware of service that must be designers and engineers have equipped your refrigera- done on a regular schedule to keep the refrigerator tor with an exlusive feature that allows for trouble-free operating properly.
  • Page 13 GAS EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY SOLENOID VALVE BURNER MOUNTING SCREWS THERMOCOUPLE INLET FITTING FIG. 12 MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE BURNER JET Shown in open position. BURNER TUBE SPARK PRESSURE TEST PORT ELECTRODE column. The correct place to take the LP gas pres- ! WARNING sure is at the test port just ahead of the burner jet.
  • Page 14 2. Damaged burner. SPARE PARTS 3. Dirty flue tube. The following list is a list of commonly used parts which should be available, if required, from your Dometic FUSES Service Center. 1. Refrigerator AC Supply. 2. Control system. See page 12, part Fuses.
  • Page 15 CERTIFIED VENT SYSTEM KITS Refr. Model Components Part No. RM 1272 Roof Base 3103633.xxx * Roof Cover 3103634.xxx * Lower Side Vent 3106666.xxx * Power Vent Asm. 3104131.002 ** * Fill in "xxx" with color code numbers. For color codes, contact your supplier.
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