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- Page 1 MANUAL ABSORPTION REFRIGERATOR for RECREATIONAL VEHICLES RM 6270 (L) RM 6271 (L) RM 6290 (L) RM 6291 (L) RM 6360 (L) RM 6361 (L) RM 6400 (L) RM 6401 (L) English Typ C40 / 110 T.B. 04/02...
- Page 2 © Dometic GmbH - 2002 - Subject to change without notice - Printed in Germany These operating instructions should be kept in a safe place. If this device is passed on, please include these operating instructions with it.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION FOR YOUR SAFETY Warning and safety notices Coolant WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE Damage in transit DESCRIPTION OF MODEL REFRIGERATOR GUIDE Cleaning Switching on the refrigerator Switching off the refrigerator Defrosting Storing food Making ice cubes Door locking Winter operation Interior light 5.10 Changing the decor panel... -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION You have made an excellent choice in selecting the Dometic Absorption Refrigerator. We are sure that you will be fully satisfied with your new appliance in all respects. The appliance, which works silently, meets high quality standards and guarantees the efficient utilisation of resources and energy throughout its entire life cycle, during manufacture, in use and when being disposed of. -
Page 5: Warranty And Customer Service
WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE Warranty arrangements are in accordance with EC Directive 44/1999/CE and the normal conditions applicable for the country concerned. For warranty or other servicing, please contact our Dometic Service department. Any damage due to impro- per use is not covered by the warranty. The warranty does not cover any modifica- tions to the appliance or the use of non-original Dometic parts;... -
Page 6: Switching On The Refrigerator
Using the refrigerator The refrigerator is silent in operation. Ÿ When the appliance is first put into operation, there may be a mild odour which will Ÿ disappear after a few hours. Ensure the living area is well ventilated. The freezer compartment should be cold about one hour after switching on the Ÿ... - Page 7 Electrical operation 5.2.2 1. 12V DC The refrigerator should only be used while the motor is running. 1. Set energy selector switch (A) to. The refrigerator operates without thermostatic control (continuous operation). 2. Mains power This option should only be selected where the supply voltage of the connection for power supply corresponds to the value specified on the data plate.
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Page 8: Switching Off The Refrigerator
5. Keep rotary switch (B) depressed for another 10-15 seconds, then release. 6. Check the inspection glass to see whether a flame is burning. 7. Repeat the entire process if the flame has gone out. 8. Use rotary switch (B) to regulate the temperature in the main refrigerator compartment. 2. -
Page 9: Defrosting
Defrosting As time goes by, frost builds up on the fins. When the layer of frost is about 3mm thick, the refrigerator should be defrosted. 1. Switch off the refrigerator, as described in Section 5.3 - "Switching off". 2. Remove the ice cube tray and food. 3. -
Page 10: Winter Operation
Winter operation 1. Check that the ventilation grills and the extractor have not been blocked by snow, leaves or similar. Lower ventilation grille Upper ventilation grille with flue vent 2. When the ambient temperature falls below 8°C, the optional winter covers should be fitted. -
Page 11: Changing The Decor Panel
5.10 Changing the decor panel 1. Open the door 2. Take off the door 3. Unscrew the door strip and loosen the by moving it upwards. (3 screws). hinge screw. 5. Screw the door 6. Put the door 4. Remove the decor 7. -
Page 12: Changing The Doorhang
5.12 Changing the doorhang It is not always possible to change the door when the refrigerator is installed. 1. Open the door, 2. Take off the door by unscrew the hinge moving it upwards. screw and keep it to hand. 9. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
5.13 Troubleshooting Before calling the authorised Service department, please check whether: 1.The instructions in the section "Using the refrigerator" have been followed. 2. The refrigerator is not tilted excessiveley. 3. It is possible to operate the refrigerator with an available power source. Problem 1: The refrigerator does not work in gas operation mode. -
Page 14: Environmental Hints
5.15 Environmental hints Refrigerators manufactured by Dometic GmbH are CFC-free. Ammonia (a natural compound of hydrogen and nitrogen) is used in the cooling unit as a coolant. The non-ozone-hazardous cyclopentan is used as a propellant in the manufacture of the PU foam insulation. 5.16 Disposal In order to ensure that the recyclable packaging materials are re-used, these should... -
Page 15: Technical Data
5.18 Technical data Model Dimensions Groos capacity Usable Connection * Consumption Netweight Ignition Ignition Stepped- H x W x D (mm) incl. freezer capacity of Mains / Battery electricity / gas Piezo Reigniter cabinet depth incl. door compartment freezer in 24 hrs compartment RM 6270 821x486x541... -
Page 16: Declaration Of Conformity
5.19 Declaration... -
Page 17: Installation Guide
INSTALLATION GUIDE On installation of the appliance, the technical and administrative regulations of the country in which the vehicle will first be used must be adhered to. Otherwise the refrigerator must be installed as described in these instructions. In some OEM applica- tions it may not be possible for these instructions to be followed exactly. -
Page 18: Draught-Free Installation
Draught-free installation Your refrigerator must be sealed in accordance with EN 1949. Illustrated below are two typical approved methods of sealing. Proposal 1: Insert lipped seals (A) into the installation recesses at the bottom and at each side. Insert deflector plate (B), fitted with a lipped seal (A) of heavy-duty, nonflammable material, into the installation recess (see Fig. -
Page 19: Ventilation And Air Extraction
In this case, for gas operation, do not use the upper winter cover! If even with draught-free installation a fume chimney is desirable, you must incorporte the L100 ventilation and extraction system into the upper air vent opening. Installation of fume chimney: please refer to point 6.7. Deviations shall require the consent of the manufacturer. -
Page 20: Installation Of The Ventilation
Installing the ventilation system To install the ventilation grilles, cut two rectangles (451mm x 156mm) in the outer wall of the vehicle (for position of the cuts, see point 6.3). 1. Seal the mounting frame, 2. Insert the frame and 3. -
Page 21: Installation Recess
Installation recess The refrigerator must be installed draught-free in a recess. The measurements of the recess are given in the table below. Step (A) is only required for cabinets with a step. Push the appliance far enough into the recess until the front edge of the refrigerator casing is flush with the front of the recess. -
Page 22: Fume Extraction
Fume extraction Fume extraction must be arranged in such a way as to provide complete extraction of all products of combustion to an area outside the living area. The flue system must slope in an upward direction in order to avoid a build-up of condensation. -
Page 23: Gas Installation
6.7.2 Separate fume extraction min. 10 mm max. 20 mm Cut: 80mm high 40mm wide 1. Cut an 80mm x 40mm rectangle in the outer wall of the caravan. The position of the cut must be appropriate to the particular model of refrigerator and installation conditions. - Page 24 The gas connection to the appliance is effected by means of a suitable Ÿ Ÿ coupling tube fitting L8, DIN 2353-ST, complying with Worksheet G607 of DVGW or EN1949 respectively. (e.g. Ermeto) The gas connection may only be carried out by a qualified personnel. SW 14 Following proper installation, a testing for SW 17...
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Page 25: Electrical Installation
Electrical installation Electrical installation may only be carried out by qualified personnel. The connection cables must be laid in such a way that they do not come in contact with hot components of the unit/burner or with sharp edges. The electrical installation must comply with national regulations (EN 60335-1 for Europe). - Page 26 6.9.3 Wiring diagrams 1. Wiring diagram with manual ignition and no interior light. mains connection AC battery connection DC heating- element thermo cut-off current heating- element 2. Wiring diagram with manual ignition and interior light Battery connection 12V/24V - A = Ground heating element DC, white battery connection B = heating element DC-, 12V/24V --...
- Page 27 3. Wiring diagram with automatic ignition and no interior light Battery connection 12V/24V - reigniter battery connection A = Ground heating element DC, white 12V/24V -- spark plug B = Heating element DC-, C = Ground automatic ignition, black D = Automatic ignition violet ground to casing...
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