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Form No. 3105757.003   2/94
The Dometic Corp.
LaGrange, IN 46761
© 1994 The Dometic Corporation

REFRIGERATOR

MODEL

RM2612
RM2812

INSTALLATION &

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL RM2612 AND RM2812

Automatic/Manual Energy Selector

REFRIGERATOR FOR LP/GAS

AND ELECTRIC OPERATION

RECORD THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT:
Model No. _______________

_____________________ Serial No.

Date  Purchased __________

Place of Purchase ______________

FOR YOUR  SAFETY

If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas supply at

main valve.

2. Open windows.
3. Don't touch electrical

switches.

4. Extinguish any open flame.
5. Immediately call your gas

supplier.

FOR YOUR  SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual. For assis-
tance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.

AVIS

Cet appareil doit être réparé
seulement par un réparateur
autorisé. Modification de l'appareil
pourrait être extrèmement
dangeruse, et pourrait causer mal
ou mort.

USA
SERVICE OFFICE
The Dometic Corp.
509 So. Poplar St.
LaGrange, IN 46761

CANADA
Dometic Dist.
866 Langs Dr.
Cambridge, Ontario
CANADA N3H 2N7

INDEX

         Page

Installation ..............................

2

Operating Instructions ..........

7

Maint. & Service .................... 10
Wiring Diagram ...................... 12

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY

Summary of Contents for RM2612

Page 1: ...l your gas supplier FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam age Refer to this manual For assis tance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier AVIS Cet a...

Page 2: ...ionsare however contingentontheinstal lation being made in accordance with the following instruc tions as applicable In the U S A the installation must conform with 1 National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition 2 ManufacturedHomeConstructionandSafetyStandard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 3 Recreational Vehicles ANSI A119 2 latest edition The unit must be electrically grounded in accordance with the...

Page 3: ...rator and the wall behind the refrigerator NOTE Clearance N isthedistancebetweenthebottom of the lower vent to the roof material For ventilation height refertoSectionA Installation Item5 Ventilation Heights See FIG 2 FIG 2 FIG 3 Refrigerator Overall Installation Recess Model Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Height Width Depth Height Width Depth Height Width Depth A B C h w d H W D RM2612 Inches 51...

Page 4: ...ce in securing refrigerator in enclosure can cause leakage between the frame and cabi net The plastic caps are snapped in the front base to cover the screw heads and the decoration strip is secured to top frame SeeFIG 5 Anyspacebetweenthecounterstorage area or ceiling and top of the refrigerator should be blocked Theheatproducedattherearoftherefrigeratorwillbecome trapped in this space making the ...

Page 5: ... should return Allow the burner to operate for a minimum of 5 minutes WARNING DO NOT use a flame to check for leaks 10 120 VOLT AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The refrigerator is equipped with a three prong grounded plug for protection against shock hazards and should be pluggeddirectlyintoaproperlygroundedthree prongrecep tacle DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug Thepowercordshouldb...

Page 6: ...oved in Step A PANEL DIMENSIONS MAX THICKNESS 5 32 4 mm Refr Models HEIGHT WIDTH TYPE MAX MIN MAX MIN RM2612 upper mm 306 304 515 513 inch 12 3 64 11 31 32 20 9 32 20 13 64 lower mm 819 817 515 513 inch 32 1 4 32 5 32 20 9 32 20 13 64 RM2812 upper mm 378 376 563 561 inch 14 7 8 14 51 64 22 11 64 22 3 32 lower mm 897 895 563 561 inch 35 5 16 35 15 64 22 11 16 22 3 32 FIG 8 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 CHAN...

Page 7: ...tubingintheevaporatorsectionisspecificallyslopedto provide a continuous movement of liquid ammonia down ward by gravity through this section If the refrigerator is operated when it is not level and the vehicle is not moving liquidammoniawillaccumulateinsectionsoftheevaporator tubing Thiswillslowthecirculationofhydrogenandammo nia gas or in severe cases completely block it resulting in a loss of co...

Page 8: ...attempt with the CHECK lamp illuminated or to clear turn off the CHECK lamp pressthemainpowerON OFFbuttontotheOFFand then ON position The control system will attempt a new 45 second ignition sequence 4 Ontheinitialrefrigeratorstart upongas 120voltsAC is not available it may take longer than 45 seconds to allow air to be purged from the gas line If the refrigeratorhasnotbeenusedforalongtimeortheLP ...

Page 9: ...rigerator B FROZENFOODSTORAGECOMPARTMENT Quickfrozensoftfruitsandicecreamshouldbeplacedinthe coldestpartofthecompartmentwhichisonorjustbelowthe freezer shelf Frozen vegetables may be stored in any part of the compartment Thiscompartmentisnotdesignedfordeeporquickfreezing offood Meatorfish whetherraworprepared canbestored in the frozen food storage compartment provided they are precooled first in t...

Page 10: ...e When parkedclosetoagasolinepump itispossiblethat the gasoline fumes could enter this type of appli anceandignitefromtheburnerflame CAUSINGA FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION FORYOURSAFETY whenrefueling shutoffallLP gas appliances which are vented to the outside 1 REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL Beforeworkingontherefrigerator makesuretheACvoltage and DC voltage leads are disconnected Shut off the gas supply Disconnect t...

Page 11: ...allow it to air dry Reinstall and tighten burner jet FIG 12 MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE Shown in open position Use a quarter dollar or a slotted screwdriver to change p osition SOLENOID VALVE BURNER MOUNTING SCREWS THERMOCOUPLE BURNER TUBE SPARK ELECTRODE BURNER JET PRESSURE TEST PORT INLET FITTING FIG 11 GAS EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY DO NOT use a wire or pin when cleaning the burner jet asdamagecanoccurtothep...

Page 12: ... fuse in to the fuse holder 5 Replace the power module cover Control System 3 amp ACHeater 5 amp 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Refrigerator Does Not Cool Properly A Burner jet clogged Clean See Section D Maintenance Service Item 1 Periodic Maintenance Paragraph E Item 19 B Check level of refrigerator C Ventingproblem Restriction in air flow across cooling unit D Heavy frost buildup on evaporator fins Defrost ...

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