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- 1 Installation Instructions
- 2 General Instructions
- 3 Steps to Take When the Refrigerator Has Not Been Used for a Long Period
- 4 Fuse - 12 Volt Circuit
- 5 Replacing the Electric Heating Element
- 6 Replacing Thermocouple
- 7 Wiring Diagram
- 8 Troubleshooting the Refrigerator - Electric
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SERVICE
United States
SERVICE OFFICE
DOMETIC SALES CORP
509 South Poplar
LaGrange, IN 46761
2
Edition
August 1982
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SERVICE MANUAL
Diagnostic Service Manuals
REFRIGERATOR
RM182 B
When ordering spare parts always state:
MODEL. QUANTITY * PART NUMBER * DESCRIPTION
For electric details also:
VOLTAGE -WATTAGE
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- Page 1 SERVICE United States SERVICE OFFICE DOMETIC SALES CORP 509 South Poplar LaGrange, IN 46761 REFRIGERATOR SERVICE MANUAL RM182 B Edition When ordering spare parts always state: MODEL. QUANTITY * PART NUMBER * DESCRIPTION For electric details also: August 1982 VOLTAGE -WATTAGE www.westfaliaT3.info - a useful site for enthusiasts and owners of VW Westfalia T25 / T3 / Vanagon campers...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation Instructions Page 2 Instructions For Use RM182B Page 3 General Instructions Page 4 Sealed Combustion Unit Page 4 Ventilator (improved cooling performance) Page 4 Fuse - 12 Volt Circuit Page 4 Steps To Take When The Refrigerator Has Not Been Used For A Long Period Page 4 Pilot Outage... -
Page 3: Installation Instructions
INSTALLAT ION INSTRUCT IONS The design of this refrigerator has been certified and approved by the American Gas Association and the Canadian GAS Association for Recreational Vehicles. This certification is dependent, however upon proper installation’-and the use of the venting components as shown in these instructions. Installation The installation of the refrigerator must with local codes or in the ab-... -
Page 4: Instructions For Use Rm182B
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE RM182B The Controls Controls are located at the top of the refrigerator. Control Panel Fig. 1 Page 1 “A” - Air Pump and Piezo Lighter "B" - Safety Valve "C" _ Volt Operation (12 volt has no thermostat, Thermostat for Gas and 120 the unit runs continously) Voltage Selector Switch... -
Page 5: General Instructions
General Instructions Sealed Combustion Unit The sealed canbustion unit is made up of the burner, a fresh air intake and exhaust pipes, and a vent/air-intake assembly in the wall. The burner unit is completely sealed off’ the interior of the van by means from of the two special inlet and outlet pipes. -
Page 6: Removal And Installation Of Refrigerator
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERATOR Remova 1 Disconnect electrical supply. And make sure the gas supply is shut off at its source. Remove the vent /air-intake assembly on the van wall outside . a. Unscrew three self-tapping screws (A,Fig.2) of the windscreen (B,Fig.2) then remove windscreen and separating plate (C, Fig. -
Page 7: Component Replacement
COMPONENT REPLACEMENT RM182B NOTE: For the removal of gas and electrical components and of the refrigerator cooling unit, the refrigerator must be removed from the kitchen cabinet (see chapter C) 1. Replacing the electric heater _____ 1. Squeeze the heater insulation in direction of arrow (A,Fig. 8) until it clicks open. -
Page 8: Device (Safety Valve)
Pull off thermostat knob (C, Fig.11) and knob (D, Fig.11) of safety device (E, Fig. 11). Unscrew union nut (F, Fig.11) of gas-pipe (G, Fig.11) from flame failure safety device (E, Fig. 11). Remove three cable plug-connections from thermostat (H, Fig.11). Unscrew thermo-coupling (I, Fig.11) from thermo-current adapter (J, Fig.11). -
Page 9: Replacing Burner Jet
8. Replacing the burner-jet ( E Fig. 1 2 ) ____ Unscrew union nut (F, Fig. 12) of gas pipe by using a lo mm fork-spanner and a second one (14 mm) to hold counterpart the jet. Unscrew burner jet from the bottom part of gas-burner. Screw in the new burner jet, refit gas pipe. -
Page 10: The Piston (Joint Ring)
lo. Removing the air pump and replacing the piston. ___________ _____ _____ Unscrew knob (A, Fig.9) of air pump (K, Fig.9) from the shaft Fig.9). Unscrew air pump ( 4 screws / M, Fig. 9). Unscrew cover of air-pump ( 2 screws / N, Fig. 9). Withdraw shaft, force out retaining disc from the groove, pull off large disc and change joint ring. - Page 11 F. TROUBLESHOOTING THE REFRIGERATOR - L.P. GAS CAUSE SYMPTOM NOTE: It will be noted in this guide that several causes can be responsible for one effect. The real cause or causes should be determined by the process of elimination, investigating each possible cause, star- ting at the top of the guide and proceeding to the bottom.
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Page 12: Troubleshooting The Refrigerator - Electric
G. TROUBLESHOOTING THE REFRIGERATOR - ELECTRIC CAUSE SYMPTOM NOTE: It will be noted in this guide that several causes can be responsible for one effect. The real cause or causes should be determined by the process of elimination, investigating each possible cause, star- ting at the top of the guide and proceeding to the bottom. - Page 13 Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Fig. 4 Fig. 3 Fig. 6 Fig. 5 www.westfaliaT3.info - a useful site for enthusiasts and owners of VW Westfalia T25 / T3 / Vanagon campers -12 -...
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