Replacing The Heater; Periodic Maintenance - Dometic RM1350M Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Dometic rm1350 refrigerators installation & operating instructions
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maintenance & service
12.
Repeat the harvest cycle operation several times.
Up to 20 PSIG air pressure can be used to clear the
solenoid valve. Damage to solenoid can occur if AC
power is applied for more than 20 seconds.
13.
Make sure that the metal tube is in the plastic water
line to the ice maker.
14.
Reconnect and tighten lines on water solenoid valve.
Leave the water supply turned off until temperatures
are above 32 °F/0 °C.
15.
Dry the ice maker mold assembly with a soft cloth.
16.
Place bail arm in the "UP/OFF" position.
draining the water tank (rm1350wim &
rm1350wid)
If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified
servicer drain the water supply system (including the water
tank and the water valve).
TO DRAIN THE WATER TANk, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
1.
Locate the water solenoid valve at the back of the
refrigerator.
2.
Place a dishcloth beneath the valve. Unscrew the
innermost nut (water tank). Let the water drain into a
vessel of approx. 34 fl. oz (1 liter).
wATER TANk
NUT
3.
Go to the front of the refrigerator. Gently apply com-
pressed air as shown in the pictures below.
rm1350wim
4.
Reconnect hose to water valve. Tighten nut properly.
rm1350wid
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electric equipment

replacing the heater

The heat necessary for the operation of an absorption cooling
unit is supplied by an electric heater mounted in a pocket of the
boiler system. The refrigerator is equipped with a series con-
nected twin heater.
TO REPLACE THE HEATERS, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
1.
Turn off the refrigerator. Unplug the power cord and
disconnect the 12V DC power.
2.
Open the power module cover.
3.
Disconnect the heater leads.
4.
With a pair of pliers, unfold the lug holding the lid of
the boiler casing and then, open the lid.
5.
Remove some insulation wool for the heater to be
accessible.
6.
Turn and lift the heaters out of the pocket.
7.
Fit the new heaters into the pocket.
8.
Connect the leads and close the power module cover.
9.
Put back the insulation wool.
10.
Close the lid of the boiler.
replacingthe fuses
The refrigerator is equipped with the following 3 fuses:
5 A fuse for 12V DC.
5 A fuse for the AC heaters.
3 A in-line fuse for the fan and heat tape and for
RM1350IM, RM1350MIM, RM1350WIM & RM1350WID
for the ice maker, water and ice dispensers.
TO REPLACE A FUSE, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
1.
Turn off the refrigerator and unplug the power cord.
2.
Open the power module cover.
3.
Snap the fuse out of the fuse holder.
4.
Fit the new fuse in to the fuse holder.
5.
Close the power module cover.

periodic maintenance

checkingthe connections
LP gas is a flammable gas which has the potential to create a
hazard. Do not smoke or create sparks when working on or near
the LP gas system.
6
wARNINg
!
eXPlOSION HAZARD. Never use an open flame
to check for gas leaks. Failure to heed this warn-
ing could cause an explosion resulting in death or
severe personal injury.

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