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Form No. 3106411.006  8/95
The Dometic Corp.
LaGrange, IN 46761
Copyright 1995 The Dometic Corporation

INSTALLATION &

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

RECORD THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT:
Model No. _______________ Serial No. ______________________
Product No. ______________
Date Purchased ___________ Place of Purchase _______________

INDEX          Page
Installation .............................. 2
Operating Instructions ............ 9
Maint. & Service ..................... 12

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY

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.

REFRIGERATOR

MODELS

RM2452, RM2453
RM2552, RM2553

ABSORPTION REFRIGERATORS

FOR LP-GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERATION

MODELS

RM2452 RM2552
RM2453 RM2553

USA
SERVICE OFFICE
The Dometic Corp.
509 So. Poplar St.
LaGrange, IN 46761
219-463-4858

CANADA
Dometic Dist.
866 Langs Dr.
Cambridge, Ontario
CANADA N3H 2N7
519-653-4390

For Service Center
Assistance Call:
800-544-4881

! WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual. For
assistance or additional informa-
tion 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.

Summary of Contents for RM2452

Page 1: ...store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance REFRIGERATOR MODELS RM2452 RM2453 RM2552 RM2553 ABSORPTION REFRIGERATORS FOR LP GAS AND ELEC...

Page 2: ...he combustion system from the living space of the mobile home or recreational vehicle Louver openings for air supply or for venting of combustion products shall have a minimum dimension of not less th...

Page 3: ...ee NOTE 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 bottom of the lower vent to the roof materia...

Page 4: ...frigerator must be installed in a substantial enclosure and must be level When installing the refrigerator in the enclosure all areas within the recess in which the refrigerator is installed must be s...

Page 5: ...ear base See FIG 5D FIG 5D Failure to follow the sequence in securing the refrigerator in the enclosure can cause leakage between the frame and cabinet Hole for Drain Water Hose FIG 5C 8 GAS CONNECTIO...

Page 6: ...s on the installation and con nection to the gas supply are required contact your dealer or distributor D Wait for one minute E Remove burner cover plate See FIG 6A Open the gas valve by turning knob...

Page 7: ...ervice is required G If no bubbles were present at the burner jet rinse the orifice with water Replace the burner cover plate Reconnect the 12 volt DC power supply to the refrigera tor See Section A I...

Page 8: ...t DC terminal block located on the back of the refrigerator DO NOT use the body or chassis of the vehicle as a substitute for either of the two conductors DO NOT connect any other electrical equipment...

Page 9: ...ws SECTION B CERTIFIED VENT SYSTEM KITS REFRIGERATOR KIT MODEL NO COMPONENTS PART NO RM2452 OPTION 1 ROOF BASE 3103633 XXX RM2453 ROOF COVER 3103634 XXX RM2552 LOWER SIDE VENT 3102277 XXX RM2553 OPTIO...

Page 10: ...nia downward by gravity through this section If the refrigerator isoperatedwhenitisnotlevelandthevehicleisnotmoving liquid ammonia will accumulate in sections of the evapora tor tubing This will slow...

Page 11: ...tting of the Thermostat In gas operation the thermostat closes its main valve and the burner runs continuously at the bypass rate or pilot In electrical operation the contacts in the thermostat are op...

Page 12: ...e and ignite the burner flame CAUSING A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION FOR YOUR SAFETY it is recommended that all LP Gas appliances which are vented to the outside shut off when refueling C ICE MAKING Ice cubes...

Page 13: ...Check burner flame for proper appearance The flame should be light blue with no yellow at the tip See FIG 15 D CHECK GAS PRESSURE The LP gas pressure should be checked and readjusted if necessary Thec...

Page 14: ...t clogged Remove the burner jet Soak the jet in wood alcohol and blow it out with compressed air Do not use a wire or pin to clean the burner jet B Refrigerator is not level C Flame has gone out Remed...

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