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INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
REFRIGERATOR FOR LP-GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERATION
RM 3862
Contents:
Page
Installation 4
Operating Instructions 8
Maintenance & Service 12
Pour votre sécurité
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Si vous sentez une odeur de gaz:
If you smell gas:
1. Ouvrez les fenêtres.
1. Open windows.
2. Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur.
2. Don’t touch electrical switches.
3. Éteignez toute flamme nue.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Avertissez immédiatement votre fournis-
4. Immediately call
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Heater Cover, Reigniter Flue baffle Power module cover Protection cover 12V DC Screw for protection cover 12 volt Terminal block FIG. 1 Burner jet Drain water hose Manual gas Flexible cord shutoff valve Inlet fitting Refrigerator control panel B D AES ON AUTO COLD 1 2 3 4 5 COLDEST CLC LAC 12 3 4 5 OFF AC GAS CHECK AC EF G LEGEND 2-WAY AES Model 1. Main Power Button ON/OFF 2. AES/AUTO/GAS Mode Selector Button 3. Temperature Selector Button 4. Climate Control Button 5. Low Ambient Control Button
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The lower side vent is fitted with a panel, which provides INSTALLATION an adequate access opening for ready serviceability of the burner and control manifold of the refrigerator. This GENERAL INSTRUCTION should be centered on the back of the refrigerator. This appliance is designed for storage of foods and storage of frozen foods and making ice. GAS CONNECTION Hook up to the gas supply line is accomplished at the This appliance is certified under the latest edition of manual gas valve, which is
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12 Volts DC Connection This refrigerator model require a continuous 12 volt DC supply to maintain the automatic energy system. The connection is made to the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals located at the rear of the refrigerator. (See FIG. 1). Correct polarity must be observed when con- necting to the DC supply. 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. The distance the current must travel from the
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3 Hole for drain water hose FIG. 8 FIG. 6 2. Once the lower front strip is slipped under the Any space between the counter, storage area or ceiling hinge, the part is possible to swing into place as and top of the refrigerator greater than 1-1/2 inches shown in FIG. 6. should be blocked. The heat produced at the rear of the refrigerator will become trapped in this space, making 3. Secure the refrigerator and the lower front strip with the top of the refrigerator hot and reduce the efficiency two
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CERTIFIED INSTALLATION G Certified installations require one roof vent and one lower side vent. For “Certified Vent System Kits” see page 14. For further information contact your dealer or distributor. KK NOTE: The upper vent should be centered over the condenser coil at the back of the refrigerator. L FIG. 10 NOTE: Wood Strip Minimum MUST be in place ventilation height N Condenser M CLEARANCES Minimum clearances in inches to combustible materials are: FIG. 9 G: Top 0 K: Side 0 L: Bottom 0 M: Re
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Side view View from above C D D HAW B FIG. 11 Overall Recess Refrigerator Dimensions Dimensions Model Height Width Depth Height Width Depth AB C H W D inch 60-51/64 24-7/8 26-11/16 59-15/16 23-11/16 24 RM 3862 mm 1544 632 678 1522 602 610 This method of installation and these clearances will give you adequate space for service and proper installation. When the vehicle is moving, the leveling is not critical, OPERATING as the rolling and pitching movement of the vehicle will pass to either side o
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DISPLAY PANEL B D AES ON AUTO COLD 1 2 3 4 5 COLDEST CLC LAC 13 2 45 OFF AC GAS CHECK ACE F G THERMOSTAT START UP INSTRUCTIONS The thermostat on the refrigerator controls both the gas A. A continuous 12 volt DC supply must be available for and electric operation, thereby eliminating the necessity the electronic control to function. of resetting each time a different energy source is em- B. Press the main power ON/OFF button (1) to the ployed. DOWN position. After the initial start-up, the thermo
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DISPLAY PANEL B D AES ON AUTO COLD 1 2 3 4 5 COLDEST CLC LAC 13 2 45 OFF AC GAS CHECK ACE F G LIMP MODE OF OPERATION DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING This control system contains a feature where it will con- MODES tinue to operate the cooling system in the event of a fail- ure of a major operating component. Two different modes AES/AUTO MODE of operation can occur in this category. When operating in the AES/AUTO mode, the AES/AUTO mode indicator lamp (B) will illuminate. The control sys- If for some rea
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When all the frost has melted, dry the interior of the re- HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR frigerator with a clean cloth. Replace all food and set the thermostat to the COLDEST temperature setting for a FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT few hours. Then reset the thermostat to the desired set- The food storage compartment is completely closed and ting, usually at mid setting. unventilated, which is necessary to maintain the required low temperature for food storage. Consequently, foods CLEANING having a stron
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GAS EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY NUT SOLENOID VALVE . THERMOCOUPLE INLET FITTING MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE . Shown in open position SPARK ELECTRODE PRESSURE TEST PORT . BURNER TUBE FIG. 12 BURNER JET . BURNER MOUNTING SCREW ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & SERVICE The user should be aware of service that must be HEATER done on a regular schedule to keep the refrigerator The heat necessary for the operation of an absorption operating properly. The service should only be per- cooling unit is supplied by an el
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B. Check all connections in the LP gas system (at the ! WARNING back of the refrigerator) for gas leaks. The LP gas supply must be turned on. Apply a non-corrosive DO NOT use a wire or pin when cleaning the burner bubble solution to all LP gas connections. jet as damage can occur to the precision opening. The appearance of bubbles indicates a leak and This can cause damage to the refrigerator or create should be repaired immediately by a QUALIFIED a fire hazard. SERVICEMAN WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH G
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TROUBLESHOOTING SPARE PARTS The Refrigerator Does Not Cool Properly The following list is a list of commonly used parts, which should be available, if required, from your Dometic Ser- A. Burner jet clogged. vice Center. Clean. (See Section Maintenance & Service, item 2. Periodic maintenance, Paragraph E item 1-13. Part No. Description B. Check level of refrigerator. 17 37 68-03/7 Heater, 325W, 115V C. Venting problem. 200 74 19-21/7 Jet, No. 58 Restriction in air flow across cooling unit. 293
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Positioning of shelves Put a screwdriver into the slot of the shelf lock. Insert the ends of the wire shelf on the left-hand Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise. side at the desired position. Remove the shelf locks from the wire shelf. Slide the wire shelf to the left. Slide the shelf into the holes on the right-hand The right-hand side of the shelf will come loose. side. Lower the right-hand side of the wire shelf and Slide the plastic plugs into the holes of the wall. let the left-hand side
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