INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. iu Bi AH E z BN Da iN Pip IV ij A 1 1 co K Electrical Gas connection connection point point RM 2455 Gas point Flue outlet 9 E I E 2 J C ED 1 3 x IN Gas nz s z pressure test E La point NN e o Gas connection 164 5 pum Electrical connection point Flue outlet pressure test Gas 232 Electrical connection 166 1 connection point point MN e Gas Electrical connection co2. 4 SWITCHING BETWEEN ENERGY SOURCES 5 REGULATING THE 5 TELA Oo MR 9 USING THE REFRIGERATOR 9 BEEROSTINS xi Eabb barto adobe 9 CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR 6 REPLACING TEE BULB umi tons ramitas 6 HEATING CABLE een e 6 TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR 22 14 2244 petes 6 PRODUCT CARE SOME USEFUL HINTS 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 MAINTENANCE zone drea cies Pm T SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS T INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 VENTIRATIONOF THE UNIT oss een 7 CONNECTING POINTS 0030600000 2020 0200 raras ER 9 5 11 SECURING THE REFRIGERATOR 11 DRAIN WATER HOSE 12 12 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 1224 22 14 TECHNICAL DATA 0 eee 16 REARVIEW EQUIPMENT be tete o oes 17 WIRING DIAGRAM we sn pers ona taa odd ee aa gene tans 18 WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE GAS SAFETY SYSTEM 20 APPENDIX A AIRING POSITION CARD 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL C B E Fig 1 ON OFF button main power button AES GAS mode selector button Temperature selector button DI AES mode indicator lamp GAS mode indicator lamp AC mode indicator lamp
3. neath the control panel to I see Fig 2 The heating cable can be left on continuously or only used when tem peratures require it NOTE The heating cable will draw 12V DC power continuously when in the ON I posi tion It should be turned off when a charging source is not available Fig 2 TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR If the refrigerator is not to be used for some time Turn off the refrigerator Press the ON OFF button 1 to 2 Shut off any on board valve in the gas line to the refrigerator Pull out the plug from the wall socket Empty the refrigerator Defrost and clean it as described earlier Leave the doors of the refrigerator and frozen food compartment ajar PRODUCT CARE SOME USEFUL HINTS Make sure that Defrosting is carried out periodically The refrigerator is clean and dry with the door left open when it 1s not to be used for some time Liquids or items with a strong odour are well packed The ventilation openings are unobstructed The doors are secured by means of the travel catch when the motorhome is on the move TROUBLESHOOTING IF THE REFRIGERATOR FAILS TO WORK Before calling an authorised service technician Ensure that the instructions in this manual have been fol lowed Check to make sure that the refrigerator is not tilted exces siveley Verify that the LEDs on the control panel are lit when
4. RM 2555 982 52621 RM 4605 402 1 525 1 4 upper door 826 1 lower door With screws see Fig 20 and Fig 22 To mount the door panel follow these steps 1 Open the door 90 degrees 2 new refrigerators the decoration strip is taped inside the door if installed on the door remove the door decora tion strip 2 by removing its three screws 1 3 Remove the old panel Insert the new panel by inserting the vertical edges into the grooves of the door frame 3 Then push the panel downwards so that the lower horizontal edge of the panel 4 1s fitted into the bottom grove 5 5 Put the decoration strip across the door so that the gap is covered 6 Secure the decoration strip with the three screws removed in step 2 Snap in see Fig 21 and Fig 22 To mount the door panel follow these steps 1 Open the door 90 degrees 2 On new refrigerators the decoration strip are taped inside the door 1f installed on the door remove the door decora tion strip 2 by gently pushing the four tabs away with a flat blade screwdriver 1 3 Remove the old panel Insert the new panel by inserting the vertical edges into the grooves of the door frame 3 5 Push the panel downward so that the lower horizontal edge of the panel 4 is fitted into the bottom grove 5 6 Snap in the decoration strip 2 14 With screws ug O Fig 20 Fig 21 POSITIONING OF SHELVES U
5. 4 Leave the cabinet and freezer door open RM 2455 Defrost water runs from the drip tray through a plastic drain water hose to the outside of the vehicle When all the frost has melted dry the interior of the refrigerator with a clean cloth and replace ice trays and food Set the thermostat to the coldest position for a few hours Then reset the thermostat to the desired setting usually at mid setting RM 2555 To defrost the refrigerator follow these steps Turn off the refrigerator Press the ON OFF button 1 to OFF 2 Empty the refrigerator Remove ice trays and food 3 Leave the cabinet and freezer door open Defrost water runs from a collector channel to a receptacle at the rear of the refrigerator where it normally evaporates With a lot of defrost water as a result of heavy frost build up on the freezer plate and the cooling fins move the plastic drain tube in to a watertight bucket or container Ac cess through the lower ventilation grill on the outside of the vehicle As the frost melts the water will flow into the container Replace the drain tube to its original position after defrosting Defrost water in the freezer compartment should be mopped up with a cloth RM 4605 When the ice has melted wipe the refrigera tor dry restart it and then place the food items back inside but wait until the refrigerator is cold before making ice cubes CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR Clean the inside of
6. 919 M PROTECTIVE EARTH REIGNITER Q TERMINAL BLOCK P SOLENOID VALVE S TERMINAL BLOCK TEST POINT U THERMISTOR V THERMOCOUPLE Q TERMINAL BLOCK 18 D BLACK 2 BROWN RED 5 GREEN 6 GREEN YELLOW BLUE 8 GREY 9 WHITE G ORANGE 4 BLACK 2 BROWN Tu YELLOW 5 GREEN 6 GREEN YELLOW A ORANGE WIRING DIAGRAM RM 4605 385 07 ala sf HEATER AC lt 2 c5 OS oM Q 7 4 6 g e oo L P 7 oso OB d D 12V DC 12V DC A BURNER HOUSING M PROTECTIVE EARTH 1 BLACK B CHASSIS GROUND N REIGNITER 2 BROWN C CIRCUIT BOARD DISPLAY 0 TERMINAL BLOCK 3 RED D CIRCUIT BOARD POWER P SOLENOID VALVE YELLOW E ELECTRODE S TERMINAL BLOCK 5 GREEN FUSE D TEST POINT 6 GREEN YELLOW 6 HEATING CABLE U THERMISTOR 7 BLUE H RELAY V THERMOCOUPLE 8 GREY 7 HEATER 12V DC X TERMINAL BLOCK 9 WHITE J HEATER 230 240V AC Z SWITCH H C A ORANGE K SWITCH LIGHT D LIGHT 19 WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE GAS SAFETY SYSTEM WORKING DIAGRAM Thermostat Spark 4 Gas valve 7H Flame detector device Lock out indication TECHNI
7. d Dometic INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REFRIGERATOR FOR LP GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERATION RA RM ID RA RM 2D CE FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open windows and door 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 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 altera tion service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional infor mation consult a qualified installer serv ice agency or the gas supplier 8251240 06 AES III RM 2355 RM 2455 RM 2555 4605 0646 OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR RM 2355 RM 2455 RM 2555 amp RM 4605 INTRODUCTION We are pleased that you have chosen this refrigerator and hope you will derive much satisfaction from using it The refrigerator is designed for installation in motorhomes and intended for storage of foods frozen foods and making ice It comes with Automatic Energy Selector AES which controls operation and energy supply To put the refrigerator in opera tion just trip the main switch AES manages the rest Read this manual very carefully before using the refrigerator Make sure to retain it for f
8. a screwdriver into the slot of the shelf lock Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise Remove the shelf locks from the wire shelf Lower the right hand side of the wire shelf and let the left hand side slide out of the holes in the wall TN TAY iu Slide the shelf into the holes on the right hand side er HITO Slide the wire shelf to the left The right hand side of the shelf will come loose Insert the ends of the wire shelf on the left hand side at the desired position Slide the plastic plugs into the holes of the wall Snap the shelf locks onto the wire shelf TECHNICAL DATA Overall dimensions Height mm Width mm Depth incl cooling unit mm Recess dimensions Height mm Width mm Depth mm Capacity Gross litres Electrical data watt Input 240V 12V LP gas data Input max MJ h Average consumption in 24 h at 25 C means annual ambient temperature according to ISO standards Subject to alteration without notice 16 REARVIEW EQUIPMENT RM 2355 Heaters Flue baffle Reigniter Rela Drain water hose Power module cover PC board Protection cover Inlet fitting Screw for protection cover Vehicle battery connection Burner jet 12V DC onl Manual gas shutoff valve Flexible cord D House battery connection RM 2455 RM 2555 Heaters Relay Tw Flue baffle Reigniter Power m
9. side depending on the door swing b Once the lower front strip is slipped under the hinge the part is possible to swing into place as shown in Fig 13 Fig 13 C Secure the refrigerator and the lower front strip with two screws One screw through the hinge and on the opposite side and then one screw through the lower front strip see Fig 13 2 Two screws installed in the top frame a Remove the top decoration panel Open the door and gently push the tabs out of the hole in the hinge with a flat blade screwdriver both sides see Fig 14 RM 2455 RM 2555 Fig 14 RM 4605 b Carefully tilt the top decoration panel and lift up to remove from top frame Be careful not to damage the circuit board and wires c Install the two screws in the top frame the holes are accessible from under neath Seal the opening for the screws with aluminium tape Replace the top decoration panel Be careful not to pinch the wires behind the panel Make sure the tabs snap back into the holes in the hinge plate 3 Two screws installed in the rear base see Fig 15 SS pl Y Fig 15 12 DRAIN WATER HOSE A hole must be drilled through flooring see Fig 16 17 The installer has to make sure that the hose does not kink when run through the floor Seal around the hose that goes through the drilled hole Hole for drain water hose Fig 16 RM 2355 If a longer hos
10. the ON OFF button 1 is turned on 12V must be available Check the fuses on the circuit board which is located under the cover on the back of the refrigerator If the mains voltage are connected but the refrigerator stays in gas operation is the refrigerator correctly connected and is the fuse 230 240V intact If the refrigerator does not operate in DC mode when the engine is running gt is the alternator D connection made correctly If the Warning indicator lamp F lights up gt see GAS TROUBLESHOOTING for further information THE REFRIGERATOR IS NOT COLD ENOUGH If the refrigerator is not cold enough it may be because The ventilation is inadequate owing to reduced area of the ventilation passages partial blockage of grilles from wire mesh etc The evaporator is frosted up The temperature control setting is incorrect The gas pressure is incorrect check the pressure regulator at the gas container The ambient temperature 15 too high Too much food is loaded at one time The door is not properly closed or the magnetic sealing strip is defective If the refrigerator still does not work properly call an authorised service technician WARNING The sealed cooling system must not be opened since it contains corroding chemicals under high pressure MAINTENANCE This appliance must be serviced by an authorised person We recommend that an authorised service technician c
11. the refrigera tor model s e RM 2355 the installer must block the space between the storage cabinet and the top of the refrigerator e RM 2455 RM 2555 amp RM 4605 the installer must block any space between the counter storage area or ceiling and top of the refrigerator greater than 40 mm Otherwise the heat will become trapped in this space making the top of the refrigerator hot thus reducing the efficiency of the unit After the refrigerator is put in place insuring a combustion seal at the front frame the refrigerator is to be secured in the enclosure with screws These screws are not included Failure to follow the sequence in securing the refrigerator in enclosure can cause leakage between the frame and cabinet The five screws should be installed in the following order 1 Four screws installed through the front frame 2 One screw installed in rear base RM 2355 Fig 11 The six screws have to be installed in the follow ing order 1 Two screws installed through the front base This step also includes the installation of the lower front strip The refrigerator is pro vided with a lower front strip shipped as a loose part which is to be attached after the RM 2455 refrigerator is set into the cutout opening RM 2555 a Install the lower front strip by sliding it under the bottom hinge plate as shown The hinge plate can be on the right or left
12. the refrigerator regularly to keep it fresh and hygienic Soak a cloth in a solution consisting of a teaspoon of bicarbon ate of soda to half a litre of warm water Wring out the cloth and use it to clean the interior of the refrigerator and its fittings Never use detergents scouring powder strongly scented products or wax polish to clean the interior of the refrigerator as they may damage the surfaces and leave a strong odour The exterior of the refrigerator should be wiped clean now and then using a damp cloth and a small quantity of detergent But not the door gasket which should only be cleaned with soap and water and then thoroughly dried The cooling unit behind the refrigerator should be cleaned with a brush from time to time but make sure that the refrigerator is switched off when doing this REPLACING THE BULB To replace the bulb follow these steps 1 Remove the lamp cover RM 4605 push the lamp cover backwards 2 Replace the old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage 12V max 10W 3 Replace the cover HEATING CABLE During the summer months of high tempera tures and humidity the metal frame between the freezer and fresh food compartments may have water droplets forming This refrigerator comes standard with a 12V DC heating cable that will evaporate the water droplets when they form To have the heating en cable on you position li imi RM 4605 the switch located be
13. CAL SPECIFICATIONS Classification codes according to EN298 A M R V X K Class of protection according to Low Voltage Directive IP 20 Waiting time TW Inter waiting time TWI Working temperature Nominal working voltage Resistance to vibration according to Functional approved at a voltage variation of 20 through 25 20 APPENDIX A AIRING POSITION CARD Use the Airing Position Card to keep the doors ajar if the refrigerator will not be in use for an extended period of time or put in storage RM 2455 AND RM 2555 2 APPENDIX A AIRING POSITION CARD RM 4605 22 NOTES
14. DC mode indicator lamp Temperature indicator lamp Warning indicator lamp gas failure AES The refrigerator is equipped with an Automatic Energy Selector AES controlling the operation and energy supply NOTE 12V must always be available to supply the electronics TASAF The system selects the available energy source in the order 1 230 240V 2 12V 3 LP gas Turn off the AES function if you want the refrigerator to run on LP gas only STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR AN Press the ON OFF button 1 The refrigerator starts in the mode it was in when it was turned off 2 Press the AES GAS button 2 and LED A or B comes on Select AES or LP gas only by pressing the AES GAS button 2 once if necessary 3 fa230V 240V mains supply is available AES selects this as the energy source and LEDs A and C come on When the vehicle s engine is running AES selects 12V operation and LEDs A and D are illuminated unless LP gas only operation has been selected manually Whilst mobile Do not operate the refrigerator on LP gas Turn off the gas bottle If neither mains nor a 12V battery supply are available AES selects LP gas operation and LEDS A and B come on LP gas only operation can be selected by pressing the AES GAS button 2 until LED B comes on the AES function is then turned off and LED A goes out The Temperature selec tor button 3 1s used to set the electronic thermostat The
15. If there is no outer grille at floor level where leaking gas can escape a 40 mm hole to the outside should be made in the floor of the recess to drain any unburned gas to the outside Fit the hole with wire mesh and an angled plate to protect it from stones mud etc SIDE VENTILATION The refrigerator unit is ventilated via two openings in the wall of the motorhome Fresh air enters through the lower opening and warm air is discharged through the upper one The lower opening should be located at floor level to allow any leaking gas to escape to the outside The upper ventilation opening should be located above the condenser as high as pos sible to ensure good ventilation ROOF VENTILATION The ventilation of the cooling unit can also be done via one opening in the wall of the motorhome and one on the roof for the roof vent Fresh air enters through the lower opening and warm air is discharged through the roof vent The lower opening should be located at floor level to allow any leaking gas to escape to the outside REMOVAL OF FLUE GASES The ventilation passage at the rear of the recess between the outer wall of the vehicle and the refrigerator must be sealed off against the living space so cold draughts are excluded winter camping and no flue gases can penetrate into the motorhome The flue gases are dispersed from the ventilation passage using the Dometic flueing system The top bottom and sides of the ventilation
16. LEDs E show the value set on the thermostat LP GAS OPERATION AES will select LP gas operation under the following conditions e No AC 230 240V available Engine not running no high current at 12V DC available When the system chooses LP gas operation the flame failure device is automatically opened allowing the gas to flow to the burner At the same time the electronic igniter is energized After initial installation servicing or changing gas cylinders etc the gas pipes may contain some air that should be allowed to escape by briefly turning on the refrigerator or other appli ances This will ensure that the flame lights immediately If the flame goes out by gust of wind etc the reigniter will automatically relight the flame NOTE The control electronics and the igniter must have 12V DC battery supply to operate GAS TROUBLESHOOTING If the Warning indicator lamp F is lit there has been a failure of gas operation To troubleshoot follow these steps 1 Turn off the refrigerator Press the ON OFF 1 to OFF 2 Check that there is enough gas in the gas bottle that its valve 1s open and that any valves in the gas line to the refrigerator are open 3 Turn on the refrigerator again Press the ON OFF button 1 to ON After 10 sec AES will repeat the ignition sequence 4 Should the warning lamp come on again after approx 6 minutes the failure is still present Repeat the procedu
17. ding to the following table al __ _ Fuse size A RM2355 M2455 RM2555 m Do not use the chassis for the return lead Cross sections The wires connected to this terminal must have the following minimum cross section area e RM 2355 RM 2455 RM 2555 Maximum length of 8 metres from refrigerator to the battery 6 mm cross section low voltage multi strand cable e RM 4605 Maximum length of 8 meters from refrigerator to the battery 10 mm cross section low voltage multi strand cable Cable lengths longer than 8 meters will require larger cross sec tional cable CONNECTION MARKED CONNECT TO PERMANENT 12 VOLT DC HOUSE BATTERY This connection supplies the AES refrigerator control system and must not be interrupted at any time whilst using the refrig erator on 240 volt gas and 12 volt This is a permanent 12 volt connection The 12V and poles have to be connected directly to the permanent 12 V DC house battery Do not use the chassis for the return lead The 12V supply must not be connected to a voltage controller or similar device as the AES control system itself monitors the DC voltage The 12V must be permanently attached and must not be cut out when the ignition key 1s turned off All connections should be screwed or soldered to keep voltage drop to a minimum Cross sections The wires connected to this terminal must have a minimum cross section area of 1 5 mn D CONNECTION The c
18. e free length of the cord is 1 m It is recommended that the receptacle is located on the left side of the refrigerator viewed from the rear and approximately 150 mm from the floor This allows easy access through the vent door The cord should be routed to avoid direct contact with the burner cover flue cover or any other components that could damage the cord insulation 12V AND D CONNECTION The refrigerator is equipped with two terminals intended for connection to 12 volt One is marked Connect to permanent 12 Volt DC house battery and the other is marked Connect to Vehicle 12 Volt DC battery see Fig 19 Connect to Vehicle 12 Volt DC battery Connect to permanent 12 Volt DC house battery Only 12V DC to the PC board Under no circumstances can 24V DC be connected to the PC board D signal from either a 12V or a 24V DC alternator NOTE e For a Motor Home the house battery and the vehicle battery may be the same battery e For a caravan the 12 volt connections can only be made to separate batteries Fig 19 13 CONNECTION MARKED TO VEHICLE 12 VOLT DC BATTERY This connection supplies the 12 V DC heating element The 12V and poles have to be connected directly to the vehicle battery Via a suitable connection to the tow vehicle when fitted to a caravan The 12V supply wire connected to the terminal block S on the wiring diagrams has to be fused accor
19. e freezer compartment Ice will be made more rapidly if the thermostat is set at its highest posi tion biggest circle but be sure to move the thermostat back to normal setting when the ice is formed the refrigerator might otherwise become too cold DEFROSTING Frost will gradually accumulate on the refrigerating surfaces Each time the door is opened some of the cold air in the refrig erator spills out and is replaced by warm moist room air As this air 15 cooled the moisture is deposited onto the evapora tor coils or other cold surfaces inside the refrigerator and can cause frost build up It is important that you do not leave the unit s door open any longer than necessary This will reduce frost formation and increase the efficiency of your refrigerator The frost must not be allowed to grow too thick as it acts as an insulator and adversely affects refrigerator performance Check the formation of frost regularly every week and when it gets about 3 mm thick defrost the refrigerator Do not try to accelerate defrosting by using any kind of heating appliance as this might damage the plastic Va 7 surfaces of the refrigerator Neither should any sharp objects be used to scrape off the ice To defrost the refrigerator follow these steps Turn off the refrigerator Press the ON OFF button 1 to OFF 2 Empty the refrigerator Remove ice trays and food 3 Leave the drip tray under the finned evapo rator RM 2355
20. e than supplied is required to get the water to drain outside of the vehicle the installer will have to i supply the extra length Hole for drain water hose 4 of hose 22 Fig 17 2455 2555 4605 CONNECTIONS LP GAS CONNECTION The refrigerator is designed for operation on Propane Propane only Australia and LP gas LP gas New Zealand NOTE Alternative gas types must not be used to operate this appliance The gas supply system must incorporate an approved gas pres sure regulator to maintain a supply pressure of 2 75 kPa The test point pressure must be 2 70 kPa Check that this is stated on the data plate CAUTION Check that the gas supplied to the refrigerator is at the correct pressure The gas installation and servicing must be carried out by an authorised person and conform to gas fitting regulations The appliance shall be installed in accordance with AS 5601 Gas Installations The gas supply pipe should be connected to the gas inlet con nection at the rear of the refrigerator by means of a suitable threaded coupling The connection nipple is furnished with an ISO 7 1 Rp 1 8 internal pipe thread connection In making the connection to the refrigerator a union gas cock of an approved type bottled gas must be incorporated in the supply line in a position that 1s readily accessible to the user For eventual servicing purposes the union should be on the outlet side of the cock and the pipew
21. entrance door when this is set open This would reduce the ventilation airflow to the cooling unit and reduce refrigeration performance The refrigerator has to be installed in a substantial enclosure and must be level For information about dimensions see TECHNICAL DATA The bottom of the enclosure must be horizontal and even so that the refrigerator can be easily pushed into place It must be sturdy enough to carry the weight of the refrigerator A length of sealing strip 1s applied to the rear surface of the front frame for this purpose see Fig 8 Fig 9 Make sure that there is a complete seal between the front frame of the refrig erator and top sides and bottom of the enclosure Fig 8 RM 2355 Push the refrigerator into the recess until the sealing strip on the flange seals against the front of the recess so that the cooling unit is completely sealed off against the interior of the motorhome Note Be careful not to damage the sealing strip when the refrigerator is put in place Fig 9 RM 2455 RM 2555 RM 4605 A wood strip must be in place across the upper opening of the enclosure The top frame of the refrigerator will be anchored to the wood strip with screws SSS SS RM 2455 cee Y MEA Wood strip RM 4605 Fig 10 11 SECURING THE REFRIGERATOR For the best cooling performance when installing
22. hecks the refrigerator once a year The Installation and operating instructions manual should always be available Ensure that the gas safety shut off valve is working properly Make sure that the ventilation openings are unobstructed See to it that the burner is clean and free from combustible material All connections in the LP gas system should be checked for gas leaks Connections can be tested for leaks using a soap solution DO NOT use a naked flame If there is any suspi cion of damage call for an authorised service technician SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS Service and spare parts are obtainable from your dealer or Dometic consult the telephone directory INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The refrigerator is intended for installation in a motorhome and the information relates to this application A correct instal lation 15 important for correct operation of the appliance The refrigerator must be installed on a solid floor and must be level With the vehicle carefully levelled the refrigerator should be level both ways in the freezer compartment Free air circulation over the fins of the cooling unit is essential VENTILATION OF THE UNIT VENTILATION GRILLES We recommend fitting the Dometic ventilation system which is specially developed by Dometic for this purpose The Dometic ventilation grilles permit inspection and small repairs to be carried out without the necessity of removing the refrig erator from the recess
23. nnection point RM 2555 RM 4605 E L N 164 5 UON Gas pressure test point Electrical Gas connection connection point point 2 Flue outlet S MT T hf 8 pressure test m i MAN point TT Gas N 164 5 N Electrical point connection point 10 Gas connection Electrical connection point 90 6 95 3 Electrical connection point Gas connection INSTALLATION BUILDING IN The refrigerator must not be exposed to radiated heat from hot objects Excessive heat irradiation impairs performance and leads to increased energy consumption For this reason the re frigerator should be installed if possible not at the entrance side of the vehicle normally orientated south and often with an awning which would impair the dispersion of heat and combus tion gases from the ventilation openings It is not a good practice to install the refrigerator so that the vent openings are covered by the vehicle s
24. odule cover PC board Protection cover HE Screw for protection cover Inlet fitting Burner jet aa lo Vehicle battery Manual gas shutoff valve Flexible cord QU connection 12V DC onl D 12 or 24V DC House battery connection Drain water hose RM 4605 L y L Heaters h E Lu c Reigniter TE Flue baffle ine Relay NE Screw for protection cover Protection cover i Power module AR B Burner jet cover PC board 7L Vehicle battery Manual gas shutoff valve connection 12V DC onl Inlet fitting Flexible cord 1 vu D 12 or 24V DC House battery connecton 17 WIRING DIAGRAM RM 2355 385 08 85 2 RM 2455 RM 2555 boro 0 a sf A BURNER HOUSING CHASSIS GROUND C CIRCUIT BOARD DISPLAY D CIRCUIT BOARD POWER E ELECTRODE FUSE H RELAY HEATER 12V DC J J HEATER 230 240V AC PROTECTIVE EARTH 12V DC BURNER HOUSING B CHASSIS GROUND CIRCUIT BOARD DISPLAY D CIRCUIT BOARD POWER E ELECTRODE FUSE 3A RELAY HEATER 12V DC HEATER 230 240V AC SWITCH LAMP LAMP SS L q D D 12V DC N REIGNITER 0 TERMINAL BLOCK P SOLENOID VALVE S TERMINAL BLOCK D TEST POINT U THERMISTOR V THERMOCOUPLE TERMINAL BLOCK O HEATER AC d 7 n
25. onnection D alternator has to be connected to the cor responding outlet of the vehicles electrical system either a 12 V or a 24V DC alternator The D connection accepts 24 V Please note that the refrigerator accepts 12 V only Do not connect the refrigerator to 24 V This connection provides a signal to the refrigerators AES control system informing the control system when the vehicle engine is running The AES refrigerator can not select 12 V as the energy source unless the vehicle engine is running Cross sections The D alternator is a signal cable and therefore 1 1 5 mm is sufficient MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS REPOSITIONING THE HINGES The refrigerator is equipped with reversible doors A special door reversing kit must be used to reverse the doors This kit is delivered with RM 2350 but must be bought separately for RM 2455 and RM 2555 part number 2932750 13 2 as well as for RM 4605 part number 2932750 11 6 For further informa tion please contact your dealer MOUNTING THE DOOR PANEL Door panels are not supplied with the refrigerators and must be supplied by the manufacturer This enables the manufacturer to match the door panel with the rest of the cabinetry inside the motor home or caravan Before starting the mounting work read the instructions thor oughly and check that the panel dimensions are in compliance with those given in the following table Dimensions mm RM 2355 666 1 4971 RM 2455 826 1 526 1
26. ork should be positioned so as not to prevent the refrigerator from being readily withdrawn Before leaving the installer should Check all connections for gas leaks with soap and water DO NOT use a naked flame for detecting leaks Ignite the burner to ensure correct operation of gas valve burner and ignition Instruct the user on the correct method of operation In case the appliance fails to operate correctly after all checks have been carried out contact the authorised service provider in your area ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The electrical installation must be carried out by authorised personnel NOTE For mains voltage operation it is important that the circuit to and in the motorhome is effectively earthed The refrigerator is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazards and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded threeprong recep tacle DO NOT cut off or remove the grounding prong from this plug If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manu facturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard 230 240V SUPPLIES Check that the voltage stated on the data plate 15 the same as the main voltage in use 230 240V NOTE Electrical leads must be routed and secured so that they cannot come into contact with hot or sharp parts of the refrigerator 230 240V AC receptacle N 100 150mm Jer Fig 18 Th
27. passage should be insulated to prevent condensa tion and cold draughts The ventillation passage walls must be constructed of a non combustable material VENTILATION HEIGHTS Minimum ventilation heights mm Installation with upper and lower side vent Installation with roof vent and lower side vent RM 4605 Fig 4 NOTE At extreme ambient temperatures the refrigeration unit will only perform adequately when properly venti lated Minimum Minimum ventilation ventilation height height Fig 3 RM 2355 d X S Y Minimum _ Minimum N 2 ventilation E ventilation height height N S Fig 4 RM 2455 RM 2555 N RM 4605 CLEARANCES Minimum clearances mm to combustible materials are RM 2355 2455 RM 2555 RM 4605 Fig 5 amp Fig 5 amp Fig 6 kiss Top S de Bottom Rear Fig 5 The distance between the rearmost part of the refrigerator and the wall behind the refrigerator 2222 SSS NUN 74 ps 2 Ir ELE 77 y E LA IIIA LLLA I Fig 6 RM 2355 Fig 7 RM 2455 RM 2555 RM 4605 CONNECTING POINTS Dimensions to connecting points mm RM 2355 TS
28. re once more If this does not help contact an authorised service provider in your area ABNORMAL OPERATION Any of the following are considered to be abnormal operation and may require servicing Yellow tipping of the burner flame Sooting up area surrounding burner Burner not igniting properly Burner failing to remain alight In case the appliance fails to operate correctly contact an au thorised Dometic Service Centre 230 240V OPERATION When a mains connection is available AES will select this Please note that even being in AC mode 12V DC is necessary for the internal supply of the electronics 12V OPERATION AES will select the 12V mode of operation as soon as the vehicle engine is running detected by the alternator connection of the fridge D If the 12V DC goes down below 9V DC the system will shut down completely SWITCHING BETWEEN ENERGY SOURCES When switching from one energy source to another there are some delays implemented in the AES system The 15 min delay between switching off the engine and starting gas mode is intended to delay the starting of gas mode e g when stopping at a filling station N WARNING It is not allowed to have a naked flame at a gas filling station If you are not sure that your stop is shorter than 15 min you are advised to set the ON OFF switch 1 to OFF when stopping at a filling station REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE The position number refer
29. s to Fig 1 It will take a few hours for the refrigerator to reach normal operating temperature So we suggest you start it well in advance of a trip and if possible store it with precooled food stuffs The temperature of the refrigerator main compartment is set for all three sources of energy by means of the Temperature selector button 3 After turning on the refrigerator the system automatically chooses the mid position With some experience you will soon find a suitable setting bigger circles indicate lower temperatures This normally does not need resetting because the same thermostat controls the main compartment temperature for any of the three sources of energy TRAVEL CATCH Make sure that the travel catch is engaged when the motor home is on the move USING THE REFRIGERATOR AN WARNING DO NOT store explosive substances in the refrigerator such as cigarette lighter gas gasoline ether or the like FOOD STORAGE Always keep food in closed containers Never put hot food in the refrigerator allow it to cool first The frozen food compartment is intended for the storage of fro zen food and for making ice Most kinds of frozen food can be stored in the frozen food compartment for about a month This period of time may vary however and it is important to follow the instructions on the individual packages ICE MAKING Fill the ice tray to just below the brim with drinking water and place them on the bottom of th
30. uture reference In this manual you will find information on how to install operate and maintain your new appliance To ensure good refrigeration and economi cal operation the refrigerator has to be installed and used as described in these instructions The installation must be performed by an authorised person and in accordance with the manufacturers installation instruc tions local gas fitting regulations municipal building codes electrical wiring regulations AS5601 Gas Installations and any other statutory regulations TRANSIT DAMAGE Before you install your refrigerator ensure to remove all protective packaging Check for any damage or marks Transit damage must be reported to whoever is responsible for delivery not later than seven days after the refrigerator was delivered DATA PLATE Check the data plate inside the refrigerator to ensure that you have received the right model Below you can make a note of the details stated on the data plate It is a good idea to this since this information is needed if you have to contact service personnel The data plate contains e g the following details Model designation RM Product number Serial number Voltage 230 240 volts Gas pressure 2 70 kPa CONTENTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 CONTROL PANEL een bu ma SURE names 4 4 STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR RR 4 LP GAS OPERATION 4 230 240V OPERATION 4 12V OPERATION cece tana ner
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