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This section addresses the most common system problems associated with Refrigerators supplied by The Dometic
Corporation. Our intent is to provide you with a guideline of checks to make, should you encounter one of the
following symptoms.
SYMPTOM
No operation.
1.
2. No electric operation.
3. No gas operation — no spark.
4. No gas operation — sparks but no flame.
5. No cooling on any mode.
6. No cooling on gas — cools properly on other
mode(s). (RM2604 & RM2804 ONLY)
7. No cooling on electric — cools properly on other
mode(s). (RM2604 & RM2804 ONLY)
Dometic Manual Refrigerators
Operation
Wiring
Switch
Operation
AC Volts
Heating Element
Thermostat
Switch
Wiring
Operation
DC Volts
Igniter
Electrode
High Voltage Cable
Switch
Wiring
Operation
LP gas
Filter
Orifice
Burner
Shut-off Valve
Safety Valve
Thermocouple
Thermocouple Adapter,
(Top Mount Controls Only)
Operation
Level
Ambient Temperature
Cooling Unit
LP Gas
Thermostat
Filter
Orifice
Burner
Flue Baffle
Flue Tube
AC Volts
Heating Element
Thermostat
Switch
Wiring
CAUSE
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25-30
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18C
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10C
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6C
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B
25-30
18C
37,38
15C
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12C
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12C
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12C
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13C,14C
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25-30
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37,38
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8C
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3A
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2A
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3C
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4C
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18C
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5J
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5C
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8C
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3A
14
2A
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3A
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17C
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- Page 1 ® Dometic MANUAL This section addresses the most common system problems associated with Refrigerators supplied by The Dometic Refrigerators Corporation. Our intent is to provide you with a guideline of checks to make, should you encounter one of the following symptoms.
- Page 2 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators Operation 37,38 Insufficient cooling on all modes. Level Ventilation Ambient Temperature Air Leaks Thermostat Cooling Unit AC Volts Insufficient cooling on electric — cools prop- Heating Elements erly on other mode(s). Thermostat LP Gas Pressure Insufficient cooling on gas.
- Page 3 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators AES MODELS: RM3604, RM3804, RM4804 and RM7030 with Product No. 921890201, 921890301 DC Volts No operation – no panel lights. Fuse Wiring 18,19,21 Upper PC Board 67-70 Circuit Board 70,71 Thermostat 2. No operation – has panel lights.
- Page 4 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators Insufficient cooling on AC. AC Volts Cools properly on DC and gas. Heating Element Insufficient cooling on DC. DC Volts Cools properly on AC and gas. Heating Element Wiring 18,19,21 Insufficient cooling on gas. LP gas Cools properly on AC and DC.
- Page 5 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators AMES/AES Refrigerator Models including: S1521, S1531, S1621, S1631, S1821, S1831, RM2607, RM2611, RM2807, RM2811, RM3607 and RM3807, the ROYALE/ELITE Refrigerator Models including RM3662, RM3663, RM3862, RM3863, RM4872, RM4873, RM7732, RM7832, RM7130, and RM7030 with Product No. 921890401.
- Page 6 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators SYMPTOM CAUSE REFER TO PAGE Insufficient cooling on AC - cools properly on AC Volts other mode(s). Heating Element Lower Circuit Board 52,53 Insufficient cooling on DC - cools properly on DC Volts 48,49 other mode(s).
- Page 7 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators RM2652, RM2852, RM2612 & RM2812 DOMETIC REFRIGERATORS SYMPTOM CAUSE REFER TO PAGE REFRIGERATOR SECTION 1. No operation - no panel lights Operation 55,56 DC Volts 57,58 Fuse Wiring Upper Circuit Board Lower Circuit Board 60,61,62 No operation - has panel lights...
- Page 8 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators SYMPTOM CAUSE REFER TO PAGE Insufficient cooling on Gas - cools properly on LP Gas AC mode. Orifice Flue Baffle 2A,3A 12,13 Flue Tube Burner Lower Circuit Board 60,61,62 Freezes. Operation 55,56 Thermistor Lower Circuit Board 60,61,62 Check light on.
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Page 9: Ice Maker Section
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators SYMPTOM CAUSE REFER TO SEC. PAGE 14. Ice Maker won’t make ice. Blades Frozen in Ice AC Voltage Water Valve Ice Maker Cycle 15. Keeps making ice and won’t shut off. Shut-off arm 16. Not making enough ice. - Page 10 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators SYMPTOM CAUSE REFER TO SEC. PAGE 24. Compressor runs but kicks ON and OFF. Starting Device Refrigerant System 25. Compressor runs – no fan. Fan Motor 26. Ice maker trips breaker. Low Voltage High Amperage Compressor...
- Page 11 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators SYMPTOM CAUSE REFER TO SEC. PAGE 36. Will not eject ice. Ice Ejector Mold Heater Timing Motor 37. Unit leaks water. Installation...
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Page 12: Lp Gas Requirements
SECTION A. ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators LP GAS REQUIREMENTS FLUE BAFFLE 1A. LP GAS REQUIREMENTS The flue baffle is designed to concentrate the heat, from the gas flame, at a certain area of the flue tube. It should be The LP gas pressure to the refrigerator should be 11 inches cleaned periodically, at least once a year. - Page 13 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 3A. FLUE BAFFLE DIMENSIONS AND POSITIONS Length of Flue Proper Baffle Position Baffle Assembly (from Burner to Bottom Model (Flue Baffle & Wire) Flue Baffle of Baffle) RM2310 18-3/4" 5/8" W X 4" L 3-1/4" RM2410 RM2510 21-3/4"...
- Page 14 To clean, remove flue cap and flue baffle, then cover the burner and clean by using a flue brush, Dometic Part Number 0151404001. If the flue tube becomes coated with scale or residue from combustion of LP gas, the efficiency of gas operation decreases.
- Page 15 SECTION B. ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators RM7130 TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM RM7832 TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM...
- Page 16 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators RM7732 TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM...
- Page 17 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM FOR RM7030 (PRODUCT NO. 921890401) WHITE YELL OW YELL OW BLACK BLUE BROWN ORANGE GREEN WHITE WHITE 12V DC 120 VOL TS AC 120 VOL TS AC WHITE BLACK GREEN GREEN/YELL OW GREY...
- Page 18 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM FOR RM7030 (PRODUCT NO. 921890201 & 921890301)
- Page 19 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators TYPICAL RM4804 3-WAY 12/120 VOLTS WIRING DIAGRAM TYPICAL RM4804 2-WAY 120 VOLTS WIRING DIAGRAM...
- Page 20 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM - RM2652, RM2852, RM2612, RM2812...
- Page 21 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators RM3604 & RM3804 3-WAY 12/120 VOLTS BLACK — 12 VOLT CIRCUIT BOARD ORANGE — TERMINAL BLOCK BROWN IGN. LOCK HEATER CONNECTOR MAIN SWITCH BLACK YELLOW DOOR SWITCH BLACK LIGHT B R O W N BLACK THERMOSTAT...
- Page 22 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators ROYALE & ELITE TYPICAL 3-WAY WIRING DIAGRAM 293267600...
- Page 23 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators ROYALE & ELITE TYPICAL 2-WAY WIRING DIAGRAM 293267500...
- Page 24 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators AMES & AES TYPICAL 3-WAY WIRING DIAGRAM Circuit Board Power Circuit Board Display Thermistor Gas Valve Reigniter Thermocouple Electrode Retainer for Burner Terminal Block Terminal Strip Absorption Unit Fuse 3A Fuse 5A Heater 120V AC Fuse 35A...
- Page 25 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators RM2604 & RM2804 2-WAY 120 VOLTS 12 V OLTS DC 120 V OLTS A C SWITCH 120 V OLTS A C THERMOSTAT 12 V OLTS DC REIGNITER TERMINAL BL OCK LAMP TERMINAL BL OCK HEATER 120 V OLTS A C...
- Page 26 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators TYPICAL MANUAL 2-WAY WITH REIGNITOR FOR REFRIGERATORS WITH TOP MOUNT CONTROLS TYPICAL MANUAL 3-WAY WITH PIEZO IGNITOR FOR REFRIGERATORS WITH TOP MOUNT CONTROLS...
- Page 27 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators TYPICAL MANUAL 3-WAY WITH REIGNITOR FOR REFRIGERATORS WITH TOP MOUNT CONTROLS TYPICAL MANUAL 3-WAY WITH REIGNITER AND RELAY FOR REFRIGERATORS WITH BOTTOM MOUNT CONTROLS...
- Page 28 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators TYPICAL MANUAL 3-WAY WITH REIGNITER FOR REFRIGERATORS WITH BOTTOM MOUNT CONTROLS TYPICAL MANUAL 2-WAY WITH PIEZO IGNITOR FOR REFRIGERATORS WITH TOP MOUNT CONTROLS...
- Page 29 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators TYPICAL MANUAL 2-WAY WITH PIEZO IGNITER FOR REFRIGERATORS WITH BOTTOM MOUNT CONTROLS TYPICAL MANUAL 3-WAY WITH PIEZO IGNITER FOR REFRIGERATORS WITH BOTTOM MOUNT CONTROLS...
- Page 30 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators TYPICAL MANUAL 2-WAY WITH REIGNITER FOR REFRIGERATORS WITH BOTTOM MOUNT CONTROLS...
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Page 31: External Wiring
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators EXTERNAL WIRING D. Ignition Lock Connection (Only on Systems with a Tag Line): A. 120 Volts AC Connection: The refrigerator is equipped In order for the circuit board to perform certain functions, with a three prong (grounded) plug for protection against... - Page 32 The bypass screw is a small brass screw located on any Located between the thermocouple and the safety valve, Dometic gas thermostat that regulates gas flow in the the thermocouple adapter is a device that allows the low flame mode. There are three common sizes of this...
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Page 33: Dual Thermostat
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 5C. GAS THERMOSTAT 7C. FLAME INDICATOR METER (On Top Mounted Controls Only) (RM2804 & RM2604 ONLY) The flame indicator meter is basically a DC volt meter. It On the LP gas mode, full line pressure is directed reads DC millivolts coming from the thermocouple. - Page 34 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 10C. RELAY (RM2604/RM2610/RM2804RM2810 3-WAY MODELS ONLY) The relay controls the circuit to the DC heating element. The load (amps) of the DC heating element goes through the relay. To check the relay, first verify the selector switch is...
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Page 35: High Voltage Cable
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators RM2452/RM2453/RM2552/RM2553 SWITCH HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE NOTE: Be sure switch and igniter are good before checking the high voltage cable and the switch is in the gas mode. To check the high voltage cable, first disconnect DC power at the terminal block. -
Page 36: Dc Voltage Requirements
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 15C. DC VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS RM2310 & RM2410 SWITCH ASSEMBLY DC Mode AC Mode For the refrigerator to operate, igniter (gas mode) and DC volt operation (3-way models only), DC voltage must be supplied to the terminal block or blocks (2 terminal blocks on 3-way models) at the rear of the refrigerator. -
Page 37: Electric Operation
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 2) HEATING ELEMENT NOTE: After changing an LP tank, or after a long shut- The heating element is designed to deliver a predeter- off period, the gas line is likely to be filled with air. You mined amount of heat to the cooling unit. -
Page 38: Gas Operation
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 19C. OPERATION FOR REFRIGERATORS WITH BOTTOM MOUNT CONTROLS CONTROLS Refrigerators with Piezo Ignitors (RM2310 & RM2410) Refrigerators with Automatic Reigniters ON/OFF Switch (RM2510/RM2610/RM2810) Thermostat Gas/Electric ON/OFF Switch Safety Push-button Thermostat, Gas/Electric Piezo Ignitor Safety Push-button Flame View Port... - Page 39 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators ELECTRIC OPERATION the thermostat closes its main valve and the burner runs Check to be sure the power cord is properly connected continuously at the bypass rate or pilot. In electrical operation, the contacts in the thermostat are open and to the power supply.
- Page 40 SECTION D. ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators THIS SECTION APPLIES TO MODELS: AMES/AES/ROYALE/ELITE, RM7130, RM7732, RM7832 AND RM7030 WITH PRODUCT NO. 921890401 1D. AMES REFRIGERATOR OPERATION 2-WAY DISPLAY PANEL CHECK COLD 1 2 3 4 5 COLDEST AUTO 3-WAY DISPLAY PANEL...
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Page 41: Aes Mode
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators If the display module becomes nonfunctional, the In this mode of operation the control system will control system will revert to full automatic operation automatically select between the AC and GAS energy selecting the best energy source available with AC, DC sources with AC having first priority. - Page 42 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators As soon as the input voltage rises above the required indicator lamp (C) will illuminate and the control system 12.8 volts, the DC mode lamp (F) will illuminate; how- will automatically switch to GAS operation. ever, the control system will remain in the 25 minute If the CHECK indicator lamp (E) illuminates and the delay mode and operate on gas.
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Page 43: Temperature Selector
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators Press the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR button (4) until the lamp (F) at the desired position is illuminated. GAS MODE (3-WAY MODEL) Turn off the refrigerator or move the DC selector Press the DC mode button (2) to the UP (OFF) position. -
Page 44: Description Of Operating Modes
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators GAS MODE GAS MODE Move the mode selector button (2) to the UP position. When operating in the GAS mode, the AUTO mode The GAS mode indicator lamp (C) will illuminate. After indicator lamp (B) will be off and the GAS mode indicator 45 seconds the burner should be ignited and operating lamp (C) will be illuminated. -
Page 45: Gas Mode
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 5D. ELITE REFRIGERATOR OPERATION (3-WAY) MODELS INCLUDE: RM4873 3-WAY PANEL DISPLAY AES/AUTO MODE The AES/AUTO mode of operation takes priority over Press the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR button (5) until all other operating modes. If more than one mode the lamp at the desired position is illuminated. - Page 46 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators AC/GAS MODE NOTE: Do not continue to reset GAS operation if the CHECK indicator lamp continues to be illuminated after When operating in the AC/GAS mode, the AC/GAS several tries. If repeated attempts fail to start the LP gas mode indicator lamp (B) will illuminate.
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Page 47: Heating Element
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators If for some reason the display module becomes non- The input battery voltage must rise above 12.8 volts for functional, the control system will revert to fully auto- 25 minutes before DC operation can resume. matic operation - selecting the best energy source available with AC and GAS priority. - Page 48 TO T HERMISTOR ice water. Wait 2 to 3 minutes. Using an ohm meter, NOTE: Dometic refrigerators do not come equipped with a place a probe on each terminal point. You should get a thermistor adjuster. This is an add-on component.
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Page 49: Solenoid Valve
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 12D. DC COMPONENTS A battery will provide straight line DC power, but ex- SOLENOID VALVE tended operation will require recharging of the battery When the refrigerator selects LP gas operation, DC volts by the converter or the alternator. -
Page 50: High Voltage Cable
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators IGNITER Installing the Channel Mark 6, Model 12E, rated 25 MA The igniter is an electronic device that produces high can result in failure to ignite on gas if the DC power voltage to create a spark at the burner, only on gas supply is below 12.5 volts DC. -
Page 51: Upper Circuit Board
13D. DIAGNOSTIC MODE UPPER CIRCUIT BOARD NOTE: The PAL tester will allow for proper testing of the integrity of the upper and lower circuit boards. PAL is available from your Dometic parts distributor. This control system has an integral Diagnostic/ Test sequence. -
Page 52: Lower Circuit Board
The manual test sequence is as follows: circuit boards. PAL is available from your Dometic parts distributor. Position #1: Idle Position, all loads off. Position #2: Activate AC Heater. Check for AC volts ALL TESTS ARE TO BE DONE WITH THE RE- at terminals J7 and J8. -
Page 53: Door Switch
DOOR SWITCH (Only on Models Equipped proper testing of the integrity of the upper and lower with Interior Lights) circuit boards. PAL is available from your Dometic The door switch is an open switch when the switch arm parts distributor. - Page 54 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators When the storage container is full of ice, the ice level NOTE: IF THE ICE MAKER WAS CLEANED AND bail arm can not return to the DOWN position. This will DRAINED, NO ICE CUBES WILL BE DUMPED INTO...
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Page 55: Refrigerator Operation
SECTION E. ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 1E. THIS SECTION APPLIES TO MODELS: RM2652, RM2852, RM2612 AND RM2812 REFRIGERATOR OPERATION DISPLAY PANEL (RM2652, RM2852) LEGEND 2-WAY MODEL 1. Main Power Button ON/OFF 2. AUTO/MANUAL Mode Selector Button A. AUTO Mode indicator lamp B. -
Page 56: Start-Up Instructions
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 2E. START-UP INSTRUCTIONS unsuccessful, the CHECK indicator lamp (B) will illuminate. Before starting the refrigerator, check that all the manual To restart an ignition attempt with the CHECK lamp illumi- gas valves are in the ON position. DO NOT forget the nated or to clear (turn off) the CHECK lamp, press the main manual shutoff valve on the rear of the refrigerator. - Page 57 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 5E. AC VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS 6E. AC COMPONENTS HEATING ELEMENT The refrigerator is a 120 volt AC, 60 Hz appliance. The proper operating range is 100 to 132 volts. Check the The heating element is designed to deliver a predeter-...
- Page 58 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators The switching of relays from converter power to 8E. DC COMPONENTS battery power when unplugging from shore power THERMISTOR or shutting down of the generator could interrupt To determine if the thermistor is functioning properly, DC power long enough to cause a check light.
- Page 59 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators SOLENOID VALVE voltage drop of more than When the refrigerator selects LP gas operation, DC volts one volt would indicate a are sent to the solenoid coil which opens the internal loose connection or a circuit valve.
- Page 60 PAL is produce 25 to 35 millivolts when connected to the lower available from your Dometic parts distributor. circuit board. Any reading below 18 millivolts could The controls for Models RM2612, RM2812, RM2652 and cause erratic gas operation.
- Page 61 (-) on the terminal block. If not, check for loose connections. B. AC MODE: NOTE: The PAL tester will allow for proper testing of the integrity of the upper and lower circuit boards. PAL is available from your Dometic parts distributor. Display Panel 2932189.03...
- Page 62 Check the proper testing of the integrity of the upper and lower switch assembly for continuity. circuit boards. PAL is available from your Dometic NOTE: To do a continuity check, first be sure all power parts distributor.
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Page 63: Operation
SECTION F. ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators THIS SECTION APPLIES TO MODELS: RM3804, RM3604, RM4804 with Ice Maker, & RM7030 with Product No. 921890201, 921890301 LP GAS DELAY MODE 1F. OPERATION When the vehicle engine is turned off, the AES system RM7030 (Product No. -
Page 64: Low Voltage Monitor
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators FLAME FAILURE DURING LP GAS LOW VOLTAGE MONITOR OPERATION The AES system requires 12 volts DC power at all times If the LP gas flame fails during the burner cycle, the high to operate properly. The DC power must be 9.5 volts DC voltage spark will continue arcing for up to three min- or higher. - Page 65 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 2F. AC VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS 5F. DC COMPONENTS The refrigerator is a 120 volt AC, 60 Hz appliance. The HEATING ELEMENT proper operating range is 100 to 132 volts. Check the AC The heating element is de- volts at the receptacle where the refrigerator is attached.
- Page 66 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators Check the solenoid coil with a properly calibrated ohm nate. If spark is produced it will take three minutes for meter. Remove the connector from the solenoid and lamp to illuminate. measure the resistance across the upper and lower If all of the previous checks are correct, the igniter is terminals.
- Page 67 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators With vehicle ignition switch off and no voltage DOOR SWITCH DOOR SWITCH DOOR SWITCH DOOR SWITCH DOOR SWITCH to IGN lock terminal The door switch is an open switch when the switch arm Check: Voltage should be present between terminals is depressed (interior light should be off).
- Page 68 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators CONTINUITY should be indicated between BROWN 2. AES FUNCTION SWITCH the brown terminal to the red terminal on the NOTE: The following checks should be made on the 10-pin connector. upper circuit board and harness assembly BEFORE replacing the upper circuit board or wiring harness.
- Page 69 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators With the AC/gas function correct, verify the wire harness has continuity. If wire BLUE BLUE switch manually depressed: harness is good, replace the upper circuit board. Continuity should be indicated 7. GAS FUNCTION LAMP between the blue terminal on...
- Page 70 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators With the mode switch (?) manually depressed: With the mode switch (?) NOT depressed: A An ohms reading should be reading would NOT be indicated. ORANGE BROWN indicated between the brown terminal on the 10-pin connector NOTE: If the check on gas mode lamp and switch is (negative[–] lead from meter) to...
- Page 71 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators For AC heating element operation, check that voltage is present between the large black and large white THESE PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED IN wire at the circuit board. If voltage is below 100 volts, SEQUENCE AND AT THE PROPER TERMINALS OR the circuit board will select another mode.
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Page 72: Ice Maker Components
SECTION G. ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators THIS SECTION REFERS TO THE ICE MAKER CYCLE WITHOUT A COMPRESSOR MOLD THERMOSTAT 1G. ICE MAKER COMPONENTS This is a single-pole, single-throw, bimetal switch. It MOLD HEATER starts an ejection cycle by closing at 18°F ± 5°. The The mold heater uses 165 watts to thaw the ice free reset temperature is 50°F±... - Page 73 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators MOLD SWITCHES Disconnect power to the appliance, remove the wires to These three switches are single-pole, double-throw the valve solenoid coil, and check for continuity between style. They are identical and interchangeable. the two terminals. If you have continuity, the solenoid is The holding switch assures completion of a revolution good.
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Page 76: Water Fill Adjustment
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 3G. ICE MAKER – OTHER WATER FILL ADJUSTMENT The correct water level in the mold is important for the proper production of ice. The size of the ice cubes depends on the amount of water which enters the mold. - Page 77 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 4G. WIRING Refer to the wiring diagram supplied with the unit you are working on, and make sure all wiring connections are correct and tight. THIS IS AN ENERGIZED CIRCUIT. ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN OCCUR. BEFORE CHECKING THESE COMPONENTS BE SURE THERE IS NO POWER TO THE APPLIANCE.
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Page 78: Ice Maker Operation
SECTION H. ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators THIS SECTION APPLIES TO ICE MAKERS WITH A COMPRESSOR 1H. ICE MAKER OPERATION 2H. ICE MAKER COMPONENTS The refrigerator has to be connected to 120 volts AC SWITCH, ON/OFF before the ice maker can operate. The water valve... - Page 79 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators To check the compressor, unplug the appliance or ICE EJECTOR otherwise be sure all power is off to the appliance. The ice ejector blades Remove the wires on the start device and overload. sweep the ice from...
- Page 80 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators MOLD SWITCHES The mold heater and coil are in series. When the mold These three switches are single-pole, double-throw heater is activated, this causes the voltage to drop to style. They are identical and interchangeable. about 105 VAC at the coil.
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Page 83: Installation
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 4H. ICE MAKER – OTHER AIR FLOW The path of air through the base of the refrigerator must be kept intact and free of obstructions. Make sure there are no obstructions such as dirt, lint, etc. which might affect the proper production of ice. -
Page 84: Typical Wiring Diagram
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 6H. WIRING Refer to the wiring diagram supplied with the unit you are working on, and make sure all wiring connections are correct and tight. THIS IS AN ENERGIZED CIRCUIT. ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN OCCUR. BEFORE CHECKING THESE COMPONENTS BE SURE THERE IS NO POWER TO THE APPLIANCE. -
Page 85: Refrigerant System
® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators 7H. REFRIGERANT SYSTEM 8H. WATER SUPPLY The ice maker uses 134A refrigerant in its sealed To operate properly, the water pressure in the water system. Frequent starting and stopping of the compres- supply line must be between 15 lbs. PSI and 100 lbs. - Page 86 (58) 2007419217 1500 0173742180 -- -- -- -- -- RM2804 2934903093 (58) 2007419217 1500 0173742016 17.9 0173757048 RM2807 2934903093 (58) 2007419217 1500 0173742164 17.9 0173757063 REVISION Form No. 3107552.006 2/97 (Replaces Bulletin R28/F3) ©1997 The Dometic Corp., LaGrange, IN 46761...
- Page 87 PAGE 2 REFRIGERATOR TECHNICAL DATA Model Cooling Unit Burner Jet Size BTU's per Hour AC Heating Element DC Heating Element Ohms Part No. & Part No. (Input) Watts Amps Part No. Watts Amps Part No. ±10% RM2810 2934901097 (58) 2007419217 1500 0173742016 17.9...
- Page 88 PAGE 3 REFRIGERATOR TECHNICAL DATA Model Cooling Unit Burner Jet Size BTU's per Hour AC Heating Element DC Heating Element Ohms Part No. & Part No. (Input) Watts Amps Part No. Watts Amps Part No. ±10% S530.013 2943700.092 (--) -- -- -- -- -- 1200 2943466.009 12.5...
- Page 89 SECTION J. ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators THIS SECTION APPLIES TO ALL REFRIGERATOR MODELS OTHER SINGLE-DOOR REFRIGERATORS 1J. LEVELING Leveling is one of the requirements for proper operation with absorption refrigerators. The absorption design utilizes no mechanical pumps or compressors to circu-...
- Page 90 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators Then close the door and the magnetic strip should pull 12 hours. Then check the temperature on the thermom- the gasket to the metal frame. Leave door closed until eter. It should be at 45 degrees or lower depending on the material has cooled.
- Page 91 ® Dometic MANUAL Refrigerators Remove all screws securing the refrigerator into the Make sure the refrigerator is dry and that the surface cabinet and slide the refrigerator out approximately 2–4 temperatures are above 50°F. Use a clear silicon inches. Clean the metal frame and foil-backed insulation caulking compound and seal the seam between the around the refrigerator.
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