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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE MANUAL

Dometic

®  

RM2604/2804

Refrigerators

SYMPTOM

SYMPTOM

SYMPTOM

SYMPTOM

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

CAUSE

CAUSE

CAUSE

CAUSE

REFER

REFER

REFER

REFER

REFER

TO

TO

TO

TO

TO

SECTION

SECTION

SECTION

SECTION

SECTION

STEP

STEP

STEP

STEP

STEP

LP Gas Pressure

5

Thermostat

6.3

Filter

6.2

Orifice

6.11

Burner

6.7

Flue Baffle

6.8

Flue Tube

6.10

Thermostat

2.2

Wiring

7.2

Bypass Screw

6.4

Thermostat

6.3

Electrode

4.3

LP Gas

5

Bypass Screw

6.4

Filter

6.2

LP Gas

5

Safety Valve

6.5

Thermocouple

6.6

Flue Baffle

6.8

Flue Cap

6.9

Orifice

6.11

Burner

6.7

Food Storage

8.7

Air Leaks

8.3

Interior Liner Seal to Frame

8.9

High Humidity

8.8

Wiring

7.2

Door Switch

4.5

Door Position

8.4

DC Volts

3

Heating Element

4.7

Switch

4.1

Wiring

7.2

Relay

4.6

DC Volts

3

Heating Element

4.7

Relay

4.6

10.

Insufficient cooling on gas.
Cools properly on electric.

11.

Freezes on electric – cools properly on gas.

12.

Freezes on gas – cools properly on electric.

13.

On gas mode, sparks while flame is lit.

14.

Won't stay lit on gas.

15.

Rapid formation of frost.

16.

Interior light on when door is closed.

17.

No DC operation – cools properly on AC and

gas.

18.

Insufficient cooling on DC– cools properly on

AC and gas.

Summary of Contents for RM2604

Page 1: ... accurate analyses of certain conditions Provided is a diagnostic chart leading a qualified mechanic into the service manual pages to locate and solve symptoms which may occur Dometic has continued its commitment in providing service people with this the most up to date information about servicing Dometic RV accessories Form No 3 106930 005 2 96 Replaces 05 1409 1 93 ...

Page 2: ...5 4 6 4 7 Relay _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5 Heating Element _ _ _ _ ___ 5 SECTION 5 LP GAS REQUIREMENTS 5 SECTION 6 LP GAS COMPONENTS iii i z 6 9 6 10 6 11 Shut Off Valve 6 Filter 6 Thermostat 6 By pass Screw 6 Safety Valve 7 Thermocouple 7 Burner 7 Flue Baffle 7 Flue Cap 7 Flue Tube 7 Orifice 7 SECTION 7 WIRING 7 1 External Wiring _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7 7 2 Internal Wiring 8 SECTION 8 OTHER Leveling 9 V...

Page 3: ...ture 8 5 Cooling Unit 8 6 LP Gas 5 Thermostat 6 3 Filter 6 2 Orifice 6 11 Burner 6 7 Flue Baffle 6 8 Flue Tube 6 10 AC Volts 1 Heating Element 2 1 Thermostat 2 2 Switch 4 1 Wiring 7 2 Level 8 1 Ventilation 8 2 Ambient Temperature 8 5 Air Leaks 8 3 Thermostats 2 2 6 3 Cooling Unit 8 6 AC Volts 1 Heating Elements 2 1 Thermostat 2 2 SYMPTOM SYMPTOM SYMPTOM SYMPTOM SYMPTOM CAUSE CAUSE CAUSE CAUSE CAUS...

Page 4: ...couple 6 6 Flue Baffle 6 8 Flue Cap 6 9 Orifice 6 11 Burner 6 7 Food Storage 8 7 Air Leaks 8 3 Interior Liner Seal to Frame 8 9 High Humidity 8 8 Wiring 7 2 Door Switch 4 5 Door Position 8 4 DC Volts 3 Heating Element 4 7 Switch 4 1 Wiring 7 2 Relay 4 6 DC Volts 3 Heating Element 4 7 Relay 4 6 10 Insufficient cooling on gas Cools properly on electric 11 Freezes on electric cools properly on gas 12...

Page 5: ... models only DC voltage must be supplied to the terminal block or blocks 2 terminal blocks on 3 way models at the rear of the refrigerator The operational range is 10 5 to 15 volts DC Connecting the refrigerator to an unregulated converter can result in improper operation of the refrig erator Check for proper voltage at the terminal block or blocks at the back of the refrigerator If power is outsi...

Page 6: ... read a pulsating voltage If not replace the igniter If all of the previous checks are correct the igniter is good DO NOT REPLACE The pulsating voltage allows a lamp to illuminate on the front of the refrigerator to advise the customer spark has been produced To check the lamp first verify it is wired correctly Next verify the lamp receptacle is receiving the signal if so and lamp is not illuminat...

Page 7: ...ec 7 2 Next check for voltage between terminals 85 and 87 If voltage is present the relay is defective and needs to be replaced Second verify the selector switch is on DC mode See Sec 4 1 and the thermostat See Sec 2 2 is completing the circuit Next verify voltage is present between terminals 85 and 86 If no voltage is present check wiring and connections See Sec 7 2 Next if voltage is present bet...

Page 8: ...net temperature should be approximately 40 de grees Fahrenheit To check the calibration of the thermostat place a container of water in the cabinet of the refrigerator and operate at mid range setting until the thermostat is satisfied Then check the temperature of the water It should be approximately 40 degrees We do not recommend any calibration in the field If calibration is not correct replace ...

Page 9: ...baffle assembly flue baffle and wire for the RM2604 is 31 9 16 inches and for the RM2804 is 37 1 8 inches The flue baffle itself for the RM2604 is 3 4 inch wide and 5 1 4 inches long for the RM2804 is 3 4 inch wide and 6 inches long The proper baffle position for the RM2604 is 1 5 8 inches from the burner to the bottom of the baffle for the RM2804 is 1 3 4 inches from the burner to the bottom of t...

Page 10: ...WITH A RELAY MOUNTED EITHER IN THE TOW VEHICLE OR IN THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE THIS RELAY WILL AUTOMATICALLY CUT OUT THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN THE MOTOR IS STOPPED SWITCH KEY RELAY BATTERY RV BREAKER POINT IGNITION COIL BATTERY ENGINE 12V DC HEATER REIGNTER A ND INTERIOR L IGHT 4a 2 G H 1 120 V OLTS A C E K 4 1 1 2 1 F 4 1 2 D I J 1 1 C 2 3 1 N L 120 V OLTS A C WHITE BLACK GREEN GREEN YELLOW SWITCH THE...

Page 11: ...ced by the action of the cooling unit out away from the installation of the refrigerator The refrigerator extracts heat from the interior of the refrigerator cabinet and dissipates the heat out through the vent system In a proper installation there should be as little open space as possible sur rounding the sides and top of the refrigerator to achieve proper air flow All potential dead air pockets...

Page 12: ...cause insufficient cooling as well as rapid formation of frost 8 4 DOOR POSITION The door position can be checked by observing any misalignment of the door in relation to the frame To correct an alignment of the door loosen the hinge screws slightly and re orient the door in the proper position Hold the door in its new position and carefully retighten the hinge screws If the door needs more adjust...

Page 13: ...not covered with paper or large storage containers Always remember to allow for proper air circulation Odorous or highly flavored foods should always be stored in covered dishes plastic bags or wrapped in foil or waxed paper to prevent food odors Vegetables lettuce etc should be covered to retain their crispness NEVER PUT HOT FOOD INTO THE REFRIGERATOR To reduce frost formation in and on the freez...

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