Dometic RM182B, Service Manual

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B. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE RM182B
The Controls : Controls are located at the top of the refrigerator.
1. Control Panel : Fig. 1 Page 1
“A” - Air Pump and Piezo Lighter
"B" - Safety Valve
"C" - Thermostat for Gas and 120 Volt Operation (12 dolt has no thermostat, the unit runs continuously)
“D” - Voltage Selector Switch
"E" - Gas Shut-Off Valve
"F' - Flame Pilot Sight Peep
2. Gas Operation - Lighting the Burner
1.Place Voltage Switch "D" (Fig. 1) on position then place Gas Valve "E" (Fig. 1) to position 1
2. Turn thermostat "C" (Fig. 1) to maximum
3. Depress button "B" (Fig. 1) for 20 seconds to let gas flow to burner
4. Release button "B" and pump knob "A" (Fig. 1) 20 times DO NOT pump until
click is heard, stop short of this position.
5.Once again, press button "B" (Fig. 1) and hold, simultaneously pump knob “A” (Fig. 1) several times until
noticeable click is heard (this is Piezo Lighter).
6.When burner is lit, hold button "B' (Fig. 1) for at least l0 seconds
7.Flame may be observed through pilot sight peep "F" (Fig. 1) and ice, tray should show signs of cold after two
hours
3. Electrical Operation
1. Place Gas Valve "E" (Fig. 1) to position 0
2. Place Voltage Selector Switch "D" (Fig. 1 to the appropriate voltage.
NOTE: The 12 dolt circuit is not thermostatically controlled, Because of an inserted relay, the 12 Volt
operation is only possible if the car ignition is switched on.
4. Temperature Control
With the thermostat knob "C" (Fig. 1) set at the middle position, the cabinet will automatically maintain a suitable
temperature for ordinary food storage. Usually, no further adjustment will be necessary, but in hot weather, or when
more cooling is required, the knob "C" (Fig. 1) must be turned to a higher position.
If less cooling is required, the knob should be turned to a lower position.
If knob "C" (Fig. 1) is turned completely to the left, the 120 Volt circuit is switched off. During gas operation the same
position corresponds to Minimum Cooling.
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