Americana Appliances RM2662 User's Manual
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1. NOTE Wood Strip we MUST be in place N M b CLEARANCES Minimum clearances in inches to combustible materials are G Top 0 K Side 0 L Bottom 0 M Rear 0 N See NOTE Clearance N below NOTE Clearance M is between the rearmost part of the refrigerator and the wall behind the refrigerator NOTE Clearance N is the distance between the bot tom of the lower side vent to the roof material For ven tilation height see table VENTILATION HEIGHTS See Figures 9 and 10 Side view Overall Recess Dimensions Refrigerator Dimensions Model View from above F A B C H W D RM2662 inch 54 21 32 24 7 8 26 1 32 53 3 4 23 11 16 24 RM2663 mm 1388 632 661 1365 602 610 inch 60 51 64 24 7 8 26 1 32 59 15 16 23 11 16 24 RM2862 mm 1544 632 661 1522 602 610 This method of installation and these clearances will give you adequate space for service and proper installation OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANCE OF LEVELING A REFRIGERATOR In an absorption refrigerator system ammonia is lique fied in the finned condenser coil at the top rear of the refrigerator The liquid ammonia then flows into the evaporator inside the freezer section and is exposed to a circulating flow of hydrogen gas which causes the ammonia to evaporate creati2. al Hole for drain water hose gt OD FIG 8 Any space between the counter storage area or ceiling and top of the refrigerator greater than 1 1 2 inches should be blocked The heat produced at the rear of the refrigerator will become trapped in this space making the top of the refrigerator hot and reduce the efficiency of the refrigerator Drain water hose A hole must be drilled through flooring see FIG 8 The installer MUST make sure that the hose does not kink when run through the floor Seal around the hose that goes through the drilled hole If a longer hose than supplied is required to get the water to drain outside of the vehicle the installer will have to supply the extra length of hose TESTING LP GAS SAFETY SHUTOFF The gas safety shutoff must be tested after the re frigerator is connected to the LP gas supply To test the gas safety shutoff proceed as follows 1 Start the refrigerator and switch to GAS mode See start up instructions 2 Check that the gas flame is lit and the GAS mode indicator lamp C is on 3 Close the manual gas shutoff valve at the back of the refrigerator See FIG 1 4 Wait for one minute The CHECK indicator lamp E should be on and the GAS mode indicator lamp C should be off 5 Remove protection cover see FIG 1 and open the manual gas shutoff valve Do not change any button positions on the control panel Apply a no
3. gt X X EX X X WU O 00000 OO O O O O 00 Description Heater 325W 120V Heater 215W 12V Jet No 58 Burner with conductor Handle black Lamp cover Door shelf lower Door shelf 2 pieces Door shelf 3 pieces Vegetable box Baffle Baffle Electrode Door reversing kit right left black Door reversing kit left right black Door reversing kit right left silver Door reversing kit left right silver CERTIFIED VENT SYSTEM KITS Contact an authorized service center for parts and repairs as needed REFRIGERATOR KIT MODEL NO COMPONENTS PART NO Roof Base Roof Cover Lower Side Vent For further information contact your dealer or distributor 3103633 XXX 3103634 XXX 3109350 XXX Fill in XXX with color code numbers For color codes contact your supplier Positioning of shelves CHR LASS MA NNN F rt PTT Ss FR Slide the wire shelf to the left The right hand side of the shelf will come loose n Lower the right hand side of the wire shelf and let the left hand side slide out of the holes in the wall da Hee N Insert the ends of the wire shelf on the left hand side at the desired position AIN E A WAFFLES SS PT del Git DIRA A MAMMA A S A Slide the plastic plugs into the holes of the wall Snap the shelf locks onto the wire shelf RM2662 RM2862 RM2663 MO FO 0448
4. nated press the main power ON OFF button 1 to the OFF and then ON position NOTE Do not continue to reset GAS operation if the CHECK indicator lamp continues to be illuminated after several tries 4 Press the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR button 4 until the lamp at the desired position is illuminated DC MODE 1 Press the DC mode indicator button 2 to turn ON the DC lamp A 2 Press the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR button 4 until the lamp at the desired position is illuminated TO SHUT OFF THE REFRIGERATOR The refrigerator may be shut off while in any mode of operation by pressing the main power ON OFF button to the UP OFF position This shuts off all DC power to the refrigerator including the interior light 2 WAY display panel COLD 1 2 3 4 5 COLDEST OFF AC Q GAs B C F THERMOSTAT The thermostat on the refrigerator controls both the gas and electric operation thereby eliminating the neces sity of resetting each time a different energy source is employed After the initial start up the thermostat should be moved from COLDEST to the desired temperature setting usually about mid setting DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING MODES AUTO MODE When operating in the AUTO mode the AUTO mode indicator lamp D will illuminate The control system will automatically select between AC and GAS operation with AC having priority over GAS Either the AC indicator lamp B or the GAS indicator lamp C will illuminate depe
5. Climate Control Switch INSTALLATION GENERAL INSTRUCTION This appliance is designed for storage of foods and storage of frozen foods and making ice This appliance is certified under the latest edition of ANSI Z21 19 CSA 1 4 Refrigerators using gas fuel The installation must conform with local codes or in absence of local codes the following standards as ap plicable In the U S the installation must conform with 1 National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 latest edition 2 Recreational Vehicles Code ANSI A119 2 latest edition 3 Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 If an external electrical source is utilized the refrigera tor when installed must be electrically grounded in ac cordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 lat est edition In CANADA the installation must conform with 1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149 1 2 CSAZ240 RV Series Recreational Vehicles 3 Current CSA Z240 4 Gas equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing If an external electrical source is utilized the refrigera tor when installed must be electrically grounded in ac cordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 Parts I and II latest edition VENTILATION The installation shall be made in such a manner as to separate the comb
6. When testing the gas supply system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psi the refrigerator and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system When testing the gas supply system at pressures less than or equal to 1 2 psi the appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its indi vidual manual shutoff valve In case detailed instructions on the installation and con nection to the gas supply are required contact your dealer or distributor ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 120 Volts AC Connection The refrigerator is equipped with a three prong ground ing plug for your protection against shock hazards and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug The free length of the cord is 2 feet and therefore recommended that the re ceptacle be located to the left side opposite side of re frigerator burner assembly of the refrigerator viewed from the rear The receptacle should be 3 from the bottom of the plastic receptacle above the refrigerator mounting floor see FIG 3 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 insula tion 120 Volt AC receptacle 12 Volts DC Connection This refrigerator model require a continuous 12 volt DC sup
7. Maintenance amp Service item 2 Periodic Maintenance Paragraph E item 1 13 13 H LP gas pressure low at burner Set main regulator so pressure does not drop below 11 inches of water column at pressure test port See FIG 12 I Burner not located properly under flue tube Relocate J Burner damaged Replace K Odor from fumes 1 Dislocated burner 2 Damaged burner 3 Dirty flue tube L FUSES 1 Refrigerator control system 2 Refrigerator AC Supply 3 3 Way only in line fuse for 12 volt DC heater See page 12 part FUSES If the refrigerator fails to work check the following points before calling a service technician e that the fuses are intact e that the power cord is plugged in e that 12 volt DC is connected to the refrigerator The refrigerator is equipped with an overheating protec tion An authorized service technician can check if it has been triggered or not NOTE AVOID SPRAYING WATER THROUGH THE REFRIGERATOR VENTS WHILE WASHING YOUR RV Allthe above instructions are to be followed closely The refrigerator is quality guaranteed However we are not responsible for any failures caused by improper adjust ments and unfavorable installation conditions Contact service point or distributor service dept for assistance CHANGING DOOR HINGES FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER The refrigerator is equipped with convertible doors To change the door swing consult the parts manual for the Conversion Kit Numbe
8. de l aide ou des renseignements suppl mentai res consultez un installateur ou un service d entretien qualifi ou le fournisseur de gaz M Dometic USA Corporate Office Service Office Dometic Corporation 2320 Industrial Pkwy Elkhart IN 46516 Phone 574 294 2511 English 822701314MO FO 0448 French 3309771 016 2320 Industrial Parkway Elkhart IN 46515 For Service Center Assistance Call 800 544 4881 CANADA Dometic Distribution Inc 866 Langs Drive Cambridge Ontario N3H 2N7 Canada Phone 519 653 4390 2 WAY display panel 3 WAY display panel LEGEND 2 WAY Model 1 Main Power Button ON OFF 2 AUTO GAS Mode Selector Button 3 Temperature Selector Button B AC Mode Indicator Lamp C GAS Mode Indicator Lamp D AUTO Mode Indicator Lamp E CHECK Indicator Lamp GAS Mode Only F Temperature Indicator Lamps G Climate Control Switch COLD 1 2 3 4 5 COLDEST F FIG 2 COLD 1 2 3 4 5 COLDEST LEGEND 3 WAY Model 1 Main Power Button ON OFF 2 DC Mode Selector Button 3 AUTO GAS Mode Selector Button 4 Temperature Selector Button A DC Mode Indicator Lamp B AC Mode Indicator Lamp C GAS Mode Indicator Lamp D AUTO Mode Indicator Lamp E CHECK Indicator Lamp GAS Mode Only F Temperature Indicator Lamps G
9. fresh food compartments may have water droplets forming The number of water droplets will increase if the vehicle isn t air conditioned during these months This refrigerator comes standard with a 12 volt DC climate control that will evaporate the water droplets when they form To have the climate control on you position the switch G see figure 2 located beneath the top decoration panel that houses the control panel to ON The climate control can be left on continuously or only used when temperatures require it NOTE The climate control will draw 12 volt DC power continuously when in the ON position It should be turned OFF when a charging source is not available 11 GAS EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY SOLENOID VALVE INLET FITTING Shown in open position PRESSURE TEST PORT FIG 12 ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT HEATER S 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 3 WAY Model is equipped with two electric heat ers one for 120 volt AC and one for 12 volt DC The 2 WAY Model is equipped with one electric heater for 120 volt AC To replace the heater proceed as follows Disconnect the wall plug and the 12 volt wires Remove the power module cover see FIG 1 Disconnect the heater leads With a pair of pliers unfold the lug holding the lid of the boiler casing and open the lid 5 Remove some insulation wool
10. jet in wood alcohol and blow it out with compressed air Reinstall and tighten burner jet NOTE The color of the flame shall be clear blue over the slots of the burner See FIG 13 Clear blue color of flame FIG 13 DO NOT use a wire or pin when cleaning the burner jet as damage can occur to the precision opening This can cause damage to the refrigerator or create a fire hazard 9 Reinstall burner being careful that the end of the burner fits into the slot on the burner bracket Check to make sure slots are centered under the flue tube 10 Check the electrode for proper location and gap See FIG 14 FIG 14 Electrode 1 8 to 3 16 3 5 mm Burner tube 11 Turn on manual gas shutoff valve and check all fit tings for leaks with soapy water 12 Connect 120 volt power cord to the outlet and re connect or turn on the 12 volt DC power 13 Check LP gas safety shutoff See page 6 TROUBLESHOOTING The Refrigerator Does Not Cool Properly A Burner jet clogged Clean See Section Maintenance amp Service item 2 Periodic maintenance Paragraph E item 1 13 B Check level of refrigerator C Venting problem Restriction in air flow across cooling unit D Heavy frost buildup on evaporator fins Defrost E Flue baffle not inserted properly in flue tube F Improperly set thermostat See section Operating Instructions part Start Up Instructions G Burner dirty Clean See section
11. so that the heater is accessible 6 Turn and lift the heater out of its pocket 7 Fitthe new heater into the pocket 8 Connect the leads and put on the power module cover 9 Reset the insulation and close the lid of the boiler FUSES These models are equipped with 2 fuses in the power module RM2663 is equipped with an extra in line fuse for the 12 volt DC heater SON Power module To replace fuse s proceed as follows Disconnect the wall plug and the 12 volt wires Remove the power module cover See FIG 1 Snap the fuse out of the fuse holder Fit a new fuse in to the fuse holder Replace the power module cover Control system AC heater In line fuse The 3 Way model RM2663 is equipped with a 30 amps in line fuse for the 12 volt DC heater VA D 12 MAINTENANCE amp SERVICE The user should be aware of service that must be done on a regular schedule to keep the refrigerator operating properly The service should only be per formed by a qualified technician who is familiar with LP gas systems and refrigerators 1 REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL Before working on the refrigerator make sure the AC voltage and DC voltage leads are disconnected Shut off the gas supply at the LP tank Disconnect the gas supply line at the rear of the refrigerator see FIG 1 Always use a back up wrench when loosening and tight ening connections Cap the gas supply line loosen the screws anchoring the refrigerato
12. 120 volt AC or LP gas operation AUTO mode orif desired LP gas only GAS mode On 3 way model the control system can manu ally be setto DC operation DC mode The refrigerator controls will work down to 9 6 volt DC WARNING Most LP gas appliances used in recreational ve hicles are vented to the outside of the vehicle When parked close to a gasoline pump it is pos sible that the gasoline fumes could enter this type of appliance and ignite from the burner flame CAUSING A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION FOR YOUR SAFETY when refueling shut off all LP gas appliances which are vented to the out side A B C 2 WAY display panel ON COLD 1 2 3 4 5 COLDEST Q Q2 Q Q Q2 m OFF AC GAS CHECK SILA MALL AUTO B C F START UP INSTRUCTIONS A continuous 12 volt DC supply must be available for the electronic control to function Press the main power ON OFF button 1 to the DOWN position Press the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR button 3 2 WAY Model or 4 3 WAY Model until the lamp at the desired setting is illuminated 2 WAY MODEL AUTO MODE Press the AUTO GAS mode selector button 2 to turn ON the Auto lamp D If 120 volts AC is available the AC mode indicator lamp B will illuminate indicating AC operation If 120 volts AC is not available the GAS mode indicator lamp C will illuminate and the control system will automati cally switch to GAS operation If the CHECK indicator lamp E
13. 3 4 5 COLDEST 3 WAY MODEL AUTO MODE 1 Press the DC mode selector button 2 to turn OFF the DC lamp A 2 Press the AUTO GAS mode selector button 3 if required to turn ON the Auto lamp D If 120 volts AC is available the AC mode indicator lamp B will illuminate indicating AC operation If 120 volts AC is not available the GAS mode indicator lamp C will illuminate and the control system will automatically switch to GAS operation 3 If the CHECK indicator lamp E illuminates and the GAS mode indicator lamp C is off the controls have failed to ignite the burner in the GAS mode GAS operation may be reset by pressing the main power ON OFF button 1 to the OFF then ON posi tion See step 2 under GAS MODE 4 Press the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR button 4 until the lamp at the desired position is illuminated GAS MODE 1 Press the DC mode selector button 2 if required to turn OFF the DC lamp A 2 Press the AUTO GAS mode selector button 3 to turn OFF the Auto lamp D The GAS mode indica tor lamp C will illuminate Within 45 seconds the burner should be ignited and operating normally 3 On the initial refrigerator start up on gas it may take longer than 45 seconds to allow air to be purged from the gas line If the gas does not ignite within 45 sec onds the CHECK indicator lamp E will illuminate and the GAS mode indicator lamp C will go off To reset when the CHECK indicator lamp E is illumi
14. C 3 way models only operation while the CHECK indicator lamp is on it will function properly but the CHECK indicator lamp will not go off until the main power ON OFF button is pressed to the OFF then ON position 10 3 WAY display panel COLD 1 2 3 4 5 COLDEST DC MODE 3 way model only When operating in the DC mode the DC mode indicator lamp A will be illuminated All other mode lamps will be off The DC mode overrides all other operating modes If one of the other operating modes is desired the DC selector button 2 must be pressed to turn OFF the DC lamp A IMPORTANT When there is no charging of the house battery it is recommended to change over to either Auto Mode or Gas Mode Running the refrigerator on 12V DC when there is no charging of the house battery will quickly drain the house battery LIMP MODE OF OPERATION This control system contains a feature where it will con tinue to operate the cooling system in the event of a fail ure of a major operating component Two different modes of operation can occur in this category If for some reason the display module becomes non func tional the control system will revert to full automatic op eration selecting the best energy source available with AC DC 3 way only and GAS priority The temperature of the refrigerator will be maintained at the MID position within normal temperature tolerances The power mod ule will continually attempt to reestablish operat
15. M Dometic INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REFRIGERATOR FOR LP GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERATION RM2662 RM2663 RM2862 AD GERTIFIED FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open windows 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 alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier AMERICANA Contents Page Installation 4 Operating Instructions 8 Maintenance amp Service 12 Pour votre s curit Si vous sentez une odeur de gaz 1 Ouvrez les fen tres 2 Ne touchez aucun interrupteur 3 teignez toute flamme nue 4 Avertissez imm diatement votre fournis seur de gaz Pour votre s curit Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser de l essence ni d autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables proximit de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil Avertissement Une installation un r glage une modification une r paration ou un entretien non conforme aux normes peut entra ner des blessures ou des dommages mat riels Lisez attentivement le mode d em ploi fourni avec l appareil Pour obtenir
16. e pick or other sharp tools to remove frost from the freezer compartment They can create a leak in the ammonia system When all the frost has melted dry the interior of the re frigerator with a clean cloth Replace all food and set the thermostat to the COLDEST temperature setting for a few hours Then reset the thermostat to the desired set ting usually at mid setting CLEANING Cleaning the refrigerator is usually done after itis defrosted or put into storage To clean the interior liner of the re frigerator use lukewarm weak soda solution Use only warm water to clean the finned evaporator gasket ice tray and shelves NEVER use strong chemicals or abrasives to clean these parts as the protective surfaces will be damaged It is important to always keep the refrigerator clean SHUT OFF STORAGE PROCEDURE Shut off the refrigerator by pressing the main power ON OFF button to the UP OFF position If the refrigerator will not be in operation for a period of weeks it should be emptied defrosted cleaned and the doors left ajar The ice trays should also be dried and kept outside the cabinet DO NOT store explosive substances in the refrig erator such as cigarette lighter gas gasoline ether or the like NOTE Sodium chromate is used for corrosion protec tion less than 2 weight of the coolant CLIMATE CONTROL During the summer months of high temperatures and humidity the metal frame between the freezer and
17. e to check for gas leaks C Check the AMES control system by connecting dis connecting 120 volt AC power start stopthe engine etc Compare the operation with the operation de scribed in section Operating Instructions D The LP gas pressure should be checked and read justed if necessary The correct operating pressure is 11 inches of water column The correct place to take the LP gas pressure is at the test port just ahead of the burner jet See FIG 12 E Inspect the flue baffle It should be reasonably clean and free of soot Heavy soot formation indicates im proper functioning ofthe burner The flue and burner both require cleaning in the following manner 1 Unplug the refrigerator power cord from the 120 volt AC outlet See FIG 3 2 Disconnect or shut off the 12 volt DC power to the refrigerator 3 Turn manual shutoff valve to OFF See FIG 1 amp 12 4 Remove cover from the burner housing See FIG 1 5 Remove the burner mounting screw and remove the burner assembly See FIG 12 6 Remove the wire and flue baffle from the top of flue tube Clean the flue from the top using a flue brush Blowing compressed air into the flue will not properly clean soot and scale out ofthe flue tube Replace the flue baffle 7 Clean burner tube with a brush Blow out burner with compressed air 8 Before removing burner jet clean burner area of soot and scale that fell out of flue tube Remove the burner jet Soak the
18. idth and depth of the appliance NOTE A wood strip must be in place across the upper opening of the enclosure The top frame of the refrigera tor will be anchored to the wood strip with screws See FIG 10 The refrigerator must be installed in a substantial enclo sure and must be level When installing the refrigerator inthe enclosure all areas within the recess in which the refrigerator is installed must be sealed Make sure that there is a complete seal between the front frame of the refrigerator and the top sides and bottom of the enclosure A length of sealing strip is ap plied to the rear surface of the front frame for this pur pose see FIG 4 FIG 4 The sealing should provide a complete isolation of the appliance s combustion system from the vehicle interior NOTE Be careful not to damage the sealing strip when the refrigerator is put in place Securing the Refrigerator After the refrigerator is put in place ensuring a com bustion seal at the front frame the refrigerator is to be secured in the enclosure with six screws not included The screws have to be installed in the following order STEP 1 Two screws installed through the front base which includes the lower front strip installation The refrigerator is provided with a lower front strip shipped as a loose part The front strip is to be attached after the refrigerator is set into the cutout opening 1 Install the lower front s
19. illuminates and the GAS mode indicator lamp C is off the controls have failed to ignite the burner in the GAS mode GAS operation may be reset by pressing the main power ON OFF button 1 to the OFF then ON position See step 2 under GAS MODE Press the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR button 3 until the lamp at the desired position is illuminated GAS MODE Press the AUTO GAS mode selector button 2 to turn OFF the Auto lamp D The GAS mode indicator lamp C will illuminate Within 45 sec onds the burner should be ignited and operating normally On the initial refrigerator start up it may take longer than 45 seconds to allow air to be purged from the gas line If the gas does not ignite within 45 sec onds the CHECK indicator lamp E will illuminate and the GAS mode indicator lamp C will go off To reset when the CHECK indicator lamp E is illuminated press the main power ON OFF button 1 to the OFF and then ON position NOTE Do not continue to reset GAS operation if the CHECK indicator lamp continues to be illumi nated after several tries Press the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR button 3 until the lamp at the desired position is illuminated TO SHUT OFF THE REFRIGERATOR The refrigerator may be shut off while in any mode of operation by pressing the main power ON OFF button to the UP OFF position This shuts off all DC power to the refrigerator including the interior light 3 WAY display panel COLD 1 2
20. ion of the display module The second limp mode of operation will execute when a failure of the temperature sensing device or associated electronic circuitry occurs If this should occur the control system will operate on the energy source selected via the control panel The cooling unit will run continuously on the selected energy source The refrigerator will continue to operate in this mode in definitely or until a new sensor is installed and the sys tem is reset HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT The food storage compartment is completely closed and unventilated which is necessary to maintain the required low temperature for food storage Consequently foods having a strong odor or those that absorb odors easily should be covered Vegetables salads etc should be covered to retain their crispness The coldest positions in the refrigerator are under the cooling fins and at the bottom of the refrigerator The warmer areas are on the upper door shelves This should be considered when placing different types of food in the refrigerator FROZEN FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT Quick frozen soft fruits and ice cream should be placed in the coldest part of the compartment which is at the bottom of the aluminum liner Frozen vegetables may be stored in any part of the compartment This compartment is not designed for deep or quick freez ing of food Meat or fish whether raw or prepared can be stored in the frozen fo
21. n corrosive commercial bubble solution to the burner jet orifice 6 No bubbles should appear at the opening of the burner jet orifice The presence of bubbles indi cates a defective gas safety shutoff and service is required 7 If no bubbles were present at the burner jet orifice it should be rinsed with fresh water Be careful not to damage the burner jet orifice Replace cover and press the main power ON OFF button 1 OFF and back ON Normal operation of the burner should return Allow the burner to operate for a minimum of 5 minutes CERTIFIED INSTALLATION Certified installations require one roof vent and one lower side vent For Certified Vent System Kits see page 16 For further information contact your dealer or distributor NOTE The upper vent should be centered over the condenser coil at the back of the refrigerator Minimum ventilation _ 4 N height u N gt e a I DPA Condenser MM FIG 9 METHODS OF INSTALLATION The method of installation is shown in FIG 9 It is essential that all maximum or minimum dimensions are strictly maintained as the performance of the refrig erator is dependent on adequate flow of air over the rear of the refrigerator VENTILATION HEIGHTS Minimum ventilation heights in Installation with roof vent and lower side vent Refrigerator Inches Pe AE RM2662 RM2663 57 3 4 RM2862 63 3 4
22. nding on the energy source selected by the control system If the control system is operating with AC energy and it then becomes unavailable the system will automatically switch to GAS As soon as AC becomes available again the control will switch back to AC regardless of the status of GAS operation GAS MODE When operating in the GAS mode the AUTO mode in dicator lamp D will be off and the GAS mode indicator lamp C will be illuminated This mode provides LP gas operation only The control system will activate the igni tion system and will make three attempt to light the burner for a period of approximately 45 seconds with two min utes interval If unsuccessful the CHECK indicator lamp E will illuminate and the GAS mode indicator lamp C will turn off To restart GAS operation press the main power ON OFF button 1 to the OFF and then ON position The control system will attempt a new ignition sequence If the refrigerator has not been used for a long time or the LP tanks have just been refilled air may be trapped in the supply lines To purge the air from the lines may require resetting the main power ON OFF button 1 three or four times If repeated attempts fail to start the LP gas operation check to make sure that the LP gas supply tanks are not empty and all manual shutoff valves in the lines are open If the problem is still not corrected con tact a service center for assistance If the control is switched to AC or D
23. ng a cold condition in the freezer When starting this refrigerator for the very first time the cooling cycle may require up to four hours of running time before the cooling unit is fully operational The tubing in the evaporator section is specifically sloped to provide a continuous movement of liquid ammonia flowing downward by gravity through this section If the refrigerator is operated when it is not level and the ve hicle is not moving liquid ammonia will accumulate in sections of the evaporator tubing This will slow the cir culation of hydrogen and ammonia gas or in severe cases completely block it resulting in a loss of cooling Any time the vehicle is parked for several hours with the refrigerator operating the vehicle should be leveled to prevent this loss of cooling The vehicle needs to be leveled only so it is comfortable to live in no noticeable sloping of floor or walls When the vehicle is moving the leveling is not critical as the rolling and pitching movement ofthe vehicle will pass to either side of level keeping the liquid ammonia from accumulating in the evaporator tubing OPERATION Before starting the refrigerator check that all the manual gas valves are in the ON position DO NOT forget the manual shutoff valve on the rear of the refrigerator see FIG 1 This refrigerator is equipped with a semi Automatic Energy Selector AMES control system which can be set to automatically select either
24. od storage compartment pro vided they are precooled first in the refrigerator They can be stored about three times longer in the frozen food compartment as compared to the fresh food compart ment To prevent food from drying out keep itin covered dishes containers plastic bags or wrapped in aluminum foil Ice cubes can be made in the freezer compartment For faster ice making the trays should be placed in direct contact with the bottom of the freezer compartment Ice will be made more rapidly if the thermostat is set at its highest position It is a good idea to do this a few hours before the antici pated need for ice but be sure to move back to normal setting usually about mid setting when the ice is formed Food in the lower compartment may be frozen if the set ting is left on COLDEST position Refrigerator volume Total refrigerated volume is 6 cu ft for the models RM2662 and RM2663 Total refrigerated volume is 8 cu ft forthe model RM2862 DEFROSTING Shut off the refrigerator by pressing the main power ON OFF button to the UP OFF position Empty the refrigerator leaving the drip tray under the finned evapo rator and the cabinet and freezer doors open Defrosting time can be reduced by filling the ice trays with hot water and placing them in the freezer compart ment CAUTION DO NOT use a hot air blower Permanent damage could result from warping the metal or plastic parts DO NOT use a knife or an ic
25. ply 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 12 Volts DC Connection 3 Way model The distance the current must travel from the battery to the refrigerator dictates the AWG wire size to be used Should the wire be too small for the distance a voltage drop will result The voltage drop affects the wattage output of the 12 volt cartridge heater and resultant refrigerator performance The 12 volt DC heater is fused with a 30 amp in line fuse Recommended wire sizes are shown below MAXIMUM TOTAL CONDUCTOR WIRE LENGTH in feet and meters RM2662 RM2862 RM2663 Wire length 2 Way 3 Way min wire min wire size size 17 ft 14 AWG 10 AWG 5m 27 ft 12 AWG 8 AWG 8m The wires from the battery to the refrigerator must be of large enough size to handle the load The connections must be clean tight and free from corrosion If not a resulting voltage drop will cause a decreased cooling capacity INSTALLING REFRIGERATOR IN ENCLOSURE NOTE DO NOT install the appliance directly on carpeting Carpeting must be removed or protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the appliance which extends at least full w
26. r For further information please contact Dometic Corporation listed on the front page INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING THE DOOR PANEL The refrigerator is normally delivered without door panels Before starting the mounting work check that the panel dimensions are in compliance with those given in the table and the instructions are read thoroughly When mounting the panel proceed as follows See figure page 15 A Open the door 90 degrees On new refrigerators the decoration strips are taped inside the door if installed on the door remove the door decoration strip 2 by removing its three screws 1 B Insert the vertical edges into the grooves of the door frame 3 C Push the panel downward so that the lower hori zontal edge of the panel 4 is fitted into the bottom grove 5 D Put the decoration strip across the door so that the gap is covered Secure the decoration strip with the three screws removed in Step A 1 SPARE PARTS The following list is a list of commonly used parts which should be available if required from your Dometic Ser vice Center A RM2662 B RM2663 C RM2862 Part No 17 37 68 03 7 17 37 57 09 7 200 74 19 21 7 293 06 97 07 9 293 20 93 03 8 293 21 06 01 2 293 25 75 05 9 293 25 76 06 5 293 25 76 06 5 293 26 21 07 7 293 26 67 03 9 293 26 67 04 7 293 27 81 01 2 293 27 50 11 6 293 27 50 12 4 293 27 50 15 7 293 27 50 16 5 gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt
27. r to the enclosure and slide the refrigera tor out of the compartment When replacing the refrigerator make sure that the seal ing strips are properly positioned Replacement is the reverse of removal Check all con nections for gas leaks Refer to section INSTALLATION page 4 to 8 2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE To keep your Dometic refrigerator operating efficiently and safely periodic inspection and cleaning of several components once or twice a year is recommended A It is important to keep the area at the back of the refrigerator clean Check the lower vent upper vent and area between these openings for any obstruc tions such as bird insect nests spider webs etc Clean the coils on the back of the refrigerator Use a soft bristled brush to dust off the coils It is important to keep the refrigerator area free from combustible material gasoline and other flammable vapors or liquids NOTE The following maintenance is required once or twice a year but should only be done by a qualified ser viceman who is familiar with LP gas systems and refrig erators B Check all connections in the LP gas system at the back of the refrigerator for gas leaks The LP gas supply must be turned on Apply a non corrosive bubble solution to all LP gas connections The appearance of bubbles indicates a leak and should be repaired immediately by a QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH GAS SYS TEM AND REFRIGERATORS DO NOT use a flam
28. trip by sliding it under the bottom hinge plate as shown in FIG 5 The hinge plate can be on the right or left side depending on the door swing x ud ul N N N FIG 6 2 Once the lower front strip is slipped under the hinge the part is possible to swing into place as shown in FIG 6 3 Secure the refrigerator and the lower front strip with two screws One screw through the hinge and on the opposite side one screw through the lower front strip FIG 6 STEP 2 Two screws installed in the top frame The top decoration panel must be removed from the re frigerator before the screws can be installed Open the door and gently push the tabs out of the hole in the hinge with a flat blade screwdriver both sides See FIG 7 Carefully tilt the top decoration panel and lift up to re move from top frame Be careful not to damage the cir cuit board and wires FIG 7 4 M ls 1 Install the two screws in the top frame the holes are accessible from underneath Seal the opening for the screws with aluminum tape Replace the top decoration panel Be careful notto pinch the wires behind the panel Make sure the tabs snap back into the holes in the hinge plate STEP 3 Two screws installed in the rear base See FIG 8 Failure to follow the sequence in securing the refrigerator in the enclosure can cause leakage between the frame and cabinet
29. ustion system from the living space of the mobile home or recreational vehicle Openings for air supply or for venting of combustion products shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 1 4 inch Proper installation requires one lower fresh air intake and one upper exhaust vent The ventilation kits shown in this instruction manual have been certified for use with the refrigerator models listed in the Table For Certified Vent System Kits see page 16 The ventilation kits must be installed and used without modification An opening toward the outside at floor level in the refrigerator compartment must be provided for ventilation of heavier than air fuel gases The lower vent of the recommended kits is provided with proper size openings The flow of combustion and ventilating air must not be obstructed The lower side vent is fitted with a panel which provides an adequate access opening for ready serviceability of the burner and control manifold of the refrigerator This should be centered on the back of the refrigerator GAS CONNECTION Hook up to the gas supply line is accomplished at the manual gas valve which is furnished with a 3 8 SAE UNF 5 8 18 male flare connection All completed con nections should be checked for leaks with soapy water DO NOT use a flame to check for gas leaks The gas supply system must incorporate a pressure regu lator to maintain a supply pressure of not more than 11 inches water column
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