Dometic 2-WAY ELITE RM4872 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT:BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT:

BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT:

BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT:BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT:

Model No._______________ Serial No.______________________
Date Purchased___________ Place of Purchase_______________

USAUSA

USA

USAUSA

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

CANADACANADA

CANADA

CANADACANADA

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

REFRIGERAREFRIGERA

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AND ELECTRIC OPERAAND ELECTRIC OPERA

AND ELECTRIC OPERA

AND ELECTRIC OPERAAND ELECTRIC OPERA

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:If you smell gas:

If you smell gas:

If you smell gas:If you smell gas:

1.1.

Shut off gas supply at theShut off gas supply at the

1.

Shut off gas supply at the

1.1.

Shut off gas supply at theShut off gas supply at the
main LP gas tank valve.main LP gas tank valve.

main LP gas tank valve.

main LP gas tank valve.main LP gas tank valve.

2.2.

Open windows.Open windows.

2.

Open windows.

2.2.

Open windows.Open windows.

3.3.

Don't touch electricalDon't touch electrical

3.

Don't touch electrical

3.3.

Don't touch electricalDon't touch electrical
switches.switches.

switches.

switches.switches.

4.4.

Extinguish any openExtinguish any open

4.

Extinguish any open

4.4.

Extinguish any openExtinguish any open
flame.flame.

flame.

flame.flame.

5.5.

Immediately call your gasImmediately call your gas

5.

Immediately call your gas

5.5.

Immediately call your gasImmediately call your gas
supplier or servicesupplier or service

supplier or service

supplier or servicesupplier or service
agency.agency.

agency.

agency.agency.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasolineDo not store or use gasoline

Do not store or use gasoline

Do not store or use gasolineDo not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vaporsor other flammable vapors

or other flammable vapors

or other flammable vaporsor other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity ofand liquids in the vicinity of

and liquids in the vicinity of

and liquids in the vicinity ofand liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.this or any other appliance.

this or any other appliance.

this or any other appliance.this or any other appliance.

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Model RM4872

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Improper installation, adjustment,Improper installation, adjustment,

Improper installation, adjustment,

Improper installation, adjustment,Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenancealteration, service or maintenance

alteration, service or maintenance

alteration, service or maintenancealteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property dam-can cause injury or property dam-

can cause injury or property dam-

can cause injury or property dam-can cause injury or property dam­age. Refer to this manual. Forage. Refer to this manual. For

age. Refer to this manual. For

age. Refer to this manual. Forage. Refer to this manual. For
assistance or additional informa-assistance or additional informa-

assistance or additional informa-

assistance or additional informa-assistance or additional informa­tion consult a qualified installer,tion consult a qualified installer,

tion consult a qualified installer,

tion consult a qualified installer,tion consult a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.service agency or the gas supplier.

service agency or the gas supplier.

service agency or the gas supplier.service agency or the gas supplier.

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Cet appareil doit être réparéCet appareil doit être réparé

Cet appareil doit être réparé

Cet appareil doit être réparéCet appareil doit être réparé
seulement par un réparateurseulement par un réparateur

seulement par un réparateur

seulement par un réparateurseulement par un réparateur
autorisé. Modification de l'appareilautorisé. Modification de l'appareil

autorisé. Modification de l'appareil

autorisé. Modification de l'appareilautorisé. Modification de l'appareil
pourrait être extrèmementpourrait être extrèmement

pourrait être extrèmement

pourrait être extrèmementpourrait être extrèmement
dangeruse, et pourrait causer maldangeruse, et pourrait causer mal

dangeruse, et pourrait causer mal

dangeruse, et pourrait causer maldangeruse, et pourrait causer mal
ou mort.ou mort.

ou mort.

ou mort.ou mort.

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OPERAOPERA

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OPERAOPERA

Form No. 3106404.001 6/95
The Dometic Corp.
LaGrange, IN 46761
Copyright 1995 The Dometic Corporation

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UCTIONSUCTIONS

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UCTIONSUCTIONS

INDEX Page

Installation.............................. 2

Operating Instructions............ 8

Maint. & Service.....................12

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MODEMODE

MODE

MODEMODE

RM4872RM4872

RM4872

RM4872RM4872

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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SECTION A. INSTALLATION

1.GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is designed for storage of foods and
storage of frozen foods and making ice.

The refrigerators outlined herein have been design certi­fied by A.G.A. under ANSI Z21.19 Refrigerator Standard
for installation in a mobile home or recreational vehicle and
are approved by the Canadian Gas Association. The
certifications are, however, contingent on the installation
being made in accordance with the following instructions
as applicable.

In the U.S.A., the installation must conform with:

1.National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-(latest edition)

2.Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Stan­dard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280

3.Recreational Vehicles ANSI A119.2-(latest edition).
The unit must be electrically grounded in accordance with

the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70-(latest edition)
when installed if an external alternating current electrical
source is utilized.

4.Any applicable local code.

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.

3.CERTIFIED INSTALLATION

Certified installations require one roof vent and one lower
side vent.

For certified vent system kits, see Section B.

For further information, contact your dealer or distributor.

4.METHOD OF INSTALLATION

The method of installation is shown in FIG. 1. It is essential
that all maximum or minimum dimensions are strictly
maintained as the performance of the refrigerator is depen­dent on adequate flow of air over the rear of the refrigerator.

NOTE: The upper vent should be
centered over the condenser coil
at the back of the refrigerator.

In Canada, the installation must conform with:

1.Current CGA B 149 Gas Installation Codes

2.Current CSA Standard Z 240.4 GAS-EQUIPPED REC­REATIONAL VEHICLES AND MOBILE HOUSING

3.Any applicable local code

The unit must be electrically grounded in accordance with
the CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE C 22 Parts 1 and 2.

2.VENTILATION

The installation shall be made in such a manner as to
separate the 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 than 1/4 inch.

Proper installation requires one fresh air intake and one
upper exhaust vent. The ventilation kits shown in this
instruction manual have been certified for use with the
refrigerator model listed in the Table. For "Certified Vent
System Kits" see Section B. 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
ventilation air must not be obstructed.

FIG.1

2

5. VENTILATION HEIGHTS

Refer to FIG 1., Page 2

Installation with roofInstallation with roof

Installation with roof

Installation with roofInstallation with roof
vent and lower side ventvent and lower side vent

vent and lower side vent

vent and lower side ventvent and lower side vent

REFRIGERATORREFRIGERATOR

REFRIGERATOR

REFRIGERATORREFRIGERATOR

RM4872 63-3/4 1620

Minimum VentilationMinimum Ventilation

Minimum Ventilation

Minimum VentilationMinimum Ventilation
heights in:heights in:

heights in:

heights in:heights in:

INCHESINCHES

INCHES

INCHESINCHES

MMMM

MM

MMMM

6.CLEARANCES

Minimum clearances in inches to combustible materials
are:

GG

G: Top 0"

GG
KK

K: Side 0"

KK
LL

L: Bottom 0"

LL
MM

M: Rear 0"

MM
NN

N: See

NN

NOTENOTE

NOTE

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13-3/4"

5-1/2"

FIG. 3FIG. 3

FIG. 3

FIG. 3FIG. 3

LOWER VENT CUTOUTLOWER VENT CUTOUT

LOWER VENT CUTOUT

LOWER VENT CUTOUTLOWER VENT CUTOUT

21-9/16"

UPPER VENT CUTOUTUPPER VENT CUTOUT

UPPER VENT CUTOUT

UPPER VENT CUTOUTUPPER VENT CUTOUT

23-3/4"

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NOTE: All cutout dimensions are +/– 1/8".

NOTENOTE

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NOTE: Clearance "

NOTENOTE

MM

M" is between the rearmost part of

MM

the refrigerator and the wall behind the refrigerator.

NOTENOTE

NOTE: Clearance "

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NN

N" is the distance between the

NN

bottom of the lower vent to the roof material. For
ventilation height, refer to

5. Ventilation Heights

FIG. 2FIG. 2

FIG. 2

FIG. 2FIG. 2

Section A. Installation, Item

. See FIGS. 1 & 2.

NOTENOTE

NOTE: Wood Strip

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place. See Page 4, Item 7.

MUSTMUST

MUST be in

MUSTMUST

RefrigeratorRefrigerator

Refrigerator

RefrigeratorRefrigerator
ModelModel

Model

ModelModel

HeightHeight

Height

RM4872RM4872

RM4872

RM4872RM4872

(Inches) 60-15/16 24-11/16 24-7/8 59-15/16 23-11/16 24
(mm) 1530 627 632 1522 601 608

HeightHeight

AA

A

AA

OverallOverall

Overall

OverallOverall

DimensionsDimensions

Dimensions

DimensionsDimensions

WidthWidth

Width

WidthWidth

BB

B

BB

DepthDepth

Depth

DepthDepth

CC

C

CC

HeightHeight

Height

HeightHeight

HH

H

HH

RecessRecess

Recess

RecessRecess

DimensionsDimensions

Dimensions

DimensionsDimensions

WidthWidth

Width

WidthWidth

WW

W

WW

DepthDepth

Depth

DepthDepth

DD

D

DD

3

TotalTotal

Total

TotalTotal

Ref. Vol.Ref. Vol.

Ref. Vol.

Ref. Vol.Ref. Vol.

Cu. Ft.Cu. Ft.

Cu. Ft.

Cu. Ft.Cu. Ft.

7.3

7. 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
the full width and depth of the appliance.

Any space between the counter, storage area or ceiling
can trap heat produced at the rear of the refrigerator. Any
space between the top and sides of the refrigerator should
be blocked for maximum refrigerator performance.

CONDENSATE WATER DRAIN HOSE: A 3/4" hole must
be drilled through the flooring in the opening of the base
plate on the rear of refrigerator (see FIG. 5D). The installer
must make sure that the hose does not kink when run
through the floor. Seal around the hose where it goes
through the hole. If a longer hose is required, follow the
illustration shown below:

OPTION A:

1) Remove black water check valve from hose.

2) Add additional hose

3) Reinstall black water check valve

OPTION B:

1) Cut drain hose at location shown above.

2) Install new drain hose between pieces cut.

NOTE: Black water check valve must be reinstalled to
ensure proper refrigerator operation. DO NOT KINK HOSE.

OPTION C:

In vehicles where routing the drain hose through the floor
is not possible, a metal clip is available. The clip is used to
drain water out through the side vent.

Part No. 3106590.007 Clip for Plastic Side Vent (50 Qty.)
Part No. 3106590.015 Clip for Plastic Side Vent (Single)
Part No. 3106559.002 Clip for Metal Side Vent (50 Qty.)
Part No. 3106559.010 Clip for Metal Side Vent (Single)

INSTALLATION: The refrigerator 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 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 applied to the rear
surface of the front frame for this purpose. Also apply a
sealing strip to the foremost floor of the enclosure and
apply a second sealing strip to the bottom of the trim strip
on the front base as shown in FIG. 4. The sealing should
provide complete isolation of the appliance's combustion
system from the vehicle interior.

The dimensions shown in FIG. 3 will give you adequate
space for proper installation.
NOTE: If the door is hinged and it needs be changed to the
opposite side, it must be done before the refrigerator is
installed in the enclosure. See Step. 13.

FIG. 4FIG. 4

FIG. 4

FIG. 4FIG. 4

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the sealing strip applied

to the floor of the enclosure when the refrigerator is put in
place.

The refrigerator is secured in the enclosure with six screws.
They must be installed in the following order:

a. First: Two screws are installed in front deco-

ration strip and through the front base.

1) The front strip is to be installed after the refrig­erator is set into the alcove. The strip is shipped
as a loose part.

2) Install the lower front strip 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.

FIG. 5

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. See FIG. 2.

4

3)When the front strip is in place, install one screw
through the hinge and into the floor. The second
screw is installed with a washer on the opposite
side. (See FIG. 5A)

FIG. 5A

b.Second: Install the two screws in the top

frame.

1)The top decoration panel must be removed
from the refrigerator before the screws can be
installed. Open refrigerator door and gently
push the tabs out of the hole in the hinge with flat
blade screwdriver. See FIG. 5B.

2)Carefully tilt the top decoration panel and lift up
to remove from top frame. See FIG. 5B.

4)Replace the top decoration panel. Be careful
not to pinch the wires. Make sure the tabs snap
back into the holes in the hinge plate.

C.Third: Two screws installed as shown in

rear base. See FIG. 5D.

FIG. 5D

Hole for
Drain Water
Hose

Failure to follow the sequence in securing the refrigerator
in the enclosure can cause leakage between the frame and
cabinet.

FIG. 5B

3)Install the second two screws in the top frame
as shown in FIG. 5C.

FIG. 5C

8.GAS CONNECTION

Hook up to the gas supply line is accomplished at the
manual gas shutoff valve, which is furnished with a 3/8"
SAE (UNF 5/8" – 18) male flare connection.

wrench must be used when tightening the gas connec-wrench must be used when tightening the gas connec-

wrench must be used when tightening the gas connec-

wrench must be used when tightening the gas connec-wrench must be used when tightening the gas connec­tions.tions.

tions. All completed connections should be checked for

tions.tions.

leaks with a noncorrosive leak detector. (See FIG. 6 – Gas
tubing may have a different orientation than shown).

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DO NOT USE A FLAMEDO NOT USE A FLAME

DO NOT USE A FLAME

DO NOT USE A FLAMEDO NOT USE A FLAME

TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.

TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.

TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.

The gas supply system must incorporate a pressure
regulator to maintain a supply pressure of not more than
13-1/2 inches water column (static) no load.

LP GAS
CYLINDER

PRESSURE
REGULATOR

TO
REFRIGERATOR

A backupA backup

A backup

A backupA backup

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