Door Panel - Dometic AMERICANA RM2652 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

11. 12 VOLT DC CONNECTION
This refrigerator model is not designed for 12 volt DC
operation of the cooling system; however, 12 volt DC must
be supplied to the refrigerator to operate the controls. Use a
minimum of a 14 gauge wire between the battery and
refrigerator to supply the control voltage. The connection is
made to the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals of the
terminal block on back of refrigerator. (See FIG. 6) The 12
volt DC supply circuit must be fused, and the maximum
fuse size is 5 amps.
DO NOT use the chassis or vehicle frame as one of the
conductors. Connect two wires at the refrigerator and route
to the DC supply.
Clean Direct Current (DC) power is mandatory for high-
tech circuits to operate as designed. The sources for DC
power are a battery and a converter.
A battery will provide straight line DC power, but ex-
tended operation will require recharging of the battery
by the converter or the alternator.
The converter and alternator produces DC power by a
series of diodes that rectify alternating current to DC. A
battery or capacitors can be used to clean up the AC
ripple that is present after AC voltage has been rectified.
12.INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLING

DOOR PANEL

The refrigerator is normally delivered without the door pan-
els. Before starting the mounting work, check that the panel
dimensions are in compliance with those given in the Table
on this page and the instructions are read thoroughly. When
mounting the panel, proceed as follows. (See FIG. 8)
A. Remove the trim strip from the door by taking out the 3
screws. See FIG. 8.
B. Locate the 2 pins in the end frame of the door. If they
are in the top frame, relocate the pins into the holes in
the bottom door frame to support the panel. See FIG.
8.
C. Slide panel into grooves on vertical edges of the door
until it slips into the groove on the opposite end of door.
D. Replace trim strip and screws.
13. CHANGING DOOR SWING TO
OPPOSITE SIDE
FIG. 8
PANEL DIMENSIONS
MAX. THICKNESS 5/32" (4 mm)
Refr. Models
TYPE MAX.
RM2652
upper mm 403
inch 15-7/8
lower mm 827
inch 32-11/16
RM2852
upper mm 403
inch 15-7/8
lower mm 983
inch 38-11/16
The refrigerator is equipped with convertible doors. To
change the door swing, consult the parts manual for
the Conversion Kit Part Number. For further informa-
tion, please contact the Dometic Corporation listed on
the front page.
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HEIGHT WIDTH
MIN. MAX.
401 527
15-3/4 20-3/4
825 527
32-5/8 20-3/4
401 527
15-3/4 20-3/4
981 527
38-5/8 20-3/4
MIN.
524
20-5/8
524
20-5/8
524
20-5/8
524
20-5/8