Troubleshooting - Dometic RM2410 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

CAUTION
DO NOT use a wire or pin when cleaning the
burner jet as damage can occur to the
precision opening. This can cause damage to
the refrigerator or create a fire hazard.
6. Remove the flue cap from top of flue tube and
lift out the wire and spiral baffle. Clean the flue
from the top, using a flue brush. Replace spiral
baffle and flue cap.
7. Remove all loose scale, soot, etc. from area
below the flue pipe. (See FIG. 17).
Reassemble.
8.
Be careful that the end of the burner fits into
9.
the slot on the bracket. The slots of the burner
must be centrally located under the flue tube.
10. The gas fiiings on the refrigerator need to be
checked for leaks. Turn on the gas supply at
the shut-off valve. Apply a non-corrosive
bubble solution to the fitting and observe for
leaks. The safety valve will not allow gas
pressure to any connections between it and
the burner jet. These fittings must be checked
before burner is lighted.

2. TROUBLESHOOTING

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THE REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT COOL
PROPERLY
Causes and Remedies:
A. Burner jet clogged. Remove the burner jet. Soak the
jet in wood alcohol and blow it out with compressed
air. Do not use a wire or pin to clean the burner jet.
Refrigerator is not level.
B.
C. Flame has gone out.
Remedy: 1) Gas bottle is empty - refill. 2) The tip
of the flame failure safety device is not heated
enough by flame. 3) Clogged bypass screw - clean
or exchange it.
D. Venting problem.
Restriction in air flow across cooling unit.
E. Heavy frost build-up on evaporator fins.
Defrost.
The safety shut-off must be manually
depressed to allow gas pressure to flow to
the burner jet. Be
check solution before depressing the safety
shut-off. DO NOT allow any open flame,
sparks, smoking, etc., in the area of the test.
DO NOT depress safety shut-off for over 30
seconds.
11. Allow 10 minutes for the LP
the
burner area. Reconnect the 12 volt
power. Light the burner per Section B .
Operating Instructions, Item 3, Gas Operation.
Allow burner to run 5 minutes.
12. Connect power cord to the 120 volt AC wall
outlet.
F. Check LP gas safety shut-off. See Section A.
Installation, Item 9, Testing LP Gas Shut-Off.
G. THE ELECTRODE
For a proper ignition function it is necessary to keep
the electrode insulation dry and free from dirt. The
gap between burner tube and electrode shall be a
maximum of 3/16" (5mm) and a minimum of 1/8"
(3mm). (See FIG. 18).
FIG. 18 ,
NOTE: Avoid spraylng water through the refrigerator's
vents while washing your RV.
Flue baffle not inserted properly in flue tube.
F.
Improperly set thermostat.
G.
See paragraph on thermostat. In hot weather the
setting should be closer to "MAX' than usual.
Burner dirty.
H.
Clean.
Burner damaged.
I.
Replace.
J. LP gas pressure low at burner.
Set main regulator so the pressure does not drop
below 11 inches water column at pressure tap.
K. Burner not located properly under flue tube.
Relocate.
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CAUTION
sure to
apply the leak
gas to leave
DC