Dometic RM24A Service Manual page 11

Grounding
It is imperative, for personal s a f e t y , t h a t
all refrigerators equipped with a t h r e e - p r o n g
(Grounding) plug be used only with properly
grounded wall receptacles, See fig. 12.
If there is any doubt as to whether the wall
receptacle is properly grounded, the customer
should have it checked by a qualified elec-
trician. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD PLUG,
Proper fusing
Fusing of any circuit should be in accordance
w i t h l o c a l e l e c t r i c a l c o d e , T h e r e f r i g e r a t o r
should be plugged into a separate branch
circuit, Use of extension cords should be
avoided on refrigeration equipment. In the
event an extension cord is used, the cord
should not exceed six feet and be of sixteen
gauge or heavier wire.
Gas line
L.P. gas is highly inflammable and it is of extreme importance to ensure that all
joints in piping carrying the gas from the storage bottle to the burner on the
refrigerator are - and will
year.
The gas line should be free
A f t e r i n s t a l l a t i o n , t h e g a s
checked for leaks up to the
periodically ,
Do not fit any extension to the top of the flue. This is not only unnecessary, but
can create draught conditions which can adversely affect correct combustion at the
burner and consequently, the functioning of the cooling unit,
The refrigerator should be operated at an inlet gas pressure of 11" W.G. (280 IT.. W.G
Incoming gas pressure is controlled by the pressure regulator on the
bottle.
CAUTION :
When connecting the gas line to the gas cock on the gas/el equipment at the rear of
the refrigerator, use a back-up wrench to prevent undue rotation of the gas cock.
It is of utmost importance for correct functioning of the gas/el control on RM36C,
RM46, RM47, RM66, RM67 and RM76, RM77, that the gas cock lever is correctly engaged
in the slot "E" (see Fig, 16) on the plastic driving disc "A" of the gas/el control
mechanism.
remain - absolutely gas tight. Check at least twice a
of kinks and sharp ends.
should be turned on and all joints in the gas line
burner using soapy water. This check should be r e p e a t e d
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Fig.
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propane/butane