Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or additional information consult a qualied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ
Si vous sentez une odeur de gaz:
1. Ouvrez les fenêtres.
2. Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur.
3. Éteignez toute amme nue.
4. Avertissez immédiatement votre
fournisseur de gaz.
POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ
Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser de l’essence
ni d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inammables à proximité de cet appareil ou de tout
autre appareil.
Une installation, un réglage, une modication, une réparation ou un entretien non
conforme aux normes peut entraîner des
blessures ou des dommages matériels.
Lisez attentivement le mode d’emploi
fourni avec l’appareil. Pour obtenir de
l’aide ou des renseignements supplémentaires, consultez un installateur ou un
service d’entretien qualié ou le fournisseur de gaz.
USACorporate Ofce CANADA
Service Ofce 2320 Industrial Parkway Elkhart, IN 46516 Dometic Corporation
Dometic Corporation 46 Zatonski, Unit 3
2320 Industrial Pkwy. Brantford, ON N3T 5L8
Elkhart, IN 46516 For Service Center AssistanceCANADA
Phone: 574-294-2511 Call: 800-544-4881 Phone: 519-720-9578
This manual describes the installation procedure of RM1350.
The installation is to be performed by qualified personnel only and must conform to all relevant local authorities. Please read this
manual thoroughly before installing the refrigerator. To ensure safe and efficient operation, the refrigerator must be installed as
described in this manual. Be aware of possible safety hazards when seeing alert symbols on the refrigerator as well as in this manual.
For operating instructions and information about maintenance, refer to the USER MANUAL.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION _______________________________ 3
CERTIFICATION AND CODE REQUIREMENTS ______
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS __________________ 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS __________________ 6
CONNECTIONS _______________________________ 8
4
REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL _____________________ 9
APPENDIX A - REARVIEW EQUIPMENT __________
APPENDIX B - WIRING DIAGRAM _______________
MODEL DENOMINATIONS
The following model denominations are used:
RM1350 Automatic door lock and door insert panels or steel doors.
RM1350M Manual door lock and door insert panels or steel doors.
RM1350IM Automatic door lock, ice maker and door insert panels or steel doors.
RM1350MIM Manual door lock, ice maker and door insert panels or steel doors.
RM1350WIM Automatic door lock, ice maker, water dispenser and door insert panels or steel doors.
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SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used throughout the manual:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates, a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided
may result in property damage.
Information
Step-by-step instructions
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CERTIFICATION AND CODE REQUIREMENTS
LOWERVENTCUTOUT
13-5/8”
28-5/8”
CAUTION
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 applicable.
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title
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24 CFR, Part 3280.
If an external electrical source is utilized, the refrigerator, when
installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - (latest edition).
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Provide necessary air circulation over the cooling unit. Openings for air supply or for venting of combustion products shall
have a minimum dimension of not less than 1/4 inch.
Certified installations require one roof vent and one lower side
vent. Proper installation requires one lower fresh air intake
and one upper exhaust vent. The ventilation kits shown in this
manual have been certified for use with RM1350. The ventilation kits must be installed and used without modification.
CERTIFIED VENT SYSTEM KITS
Kit
Components Part no.
no.
5ARoof Base
Roof Cover
Side Vent
* Fill in “XXX” with color code numbers. For color codes, contact
your supplier.
3103633.XXX* or 3310893.XXX*
3103634.XXX* or 3310894.XXX*
3109349.XXX*
In CANADA, the installation must conform with:
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1
•
CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicles.
•
Current CSA Z240.4, Gas-equipped Recreational Vehicles
•
and Mobile Housing.
If an external electrical source is utilized, the refrigerator,
when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, Parts I and II - (latest edition).
An opening toward the outside at floor level in the refrigerator compartment has to be provided for ventilation of heavierthan-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.
It is of especially importance that the airflow
around the burner housing, the boiler insulation and the flow of combustion gases must not
be obstructed. Items placed in the vicinity of the
refrigerator compartment accordingly must be
secured away from the refrigerator tubing and
flue.
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.
Side vent cutout
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VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
D
W
C
B
D
HA
VENTILATION HEIGHTS
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.
For an installation with roof vent and lower side vent or double
side vent, the minimum ventilation height should be 63 inches
(1600 mm).
The upper vent should be
centered over the condenser coil
at the back of the refrigerator.
Ventilation
height
Ventilation
height
Condenser
OVERALL AND RECESS DIMENSIONS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Height (A)mm1632
inches64-17/64
Width (
B)mm855
Condenser
SIDE VIEW
inches33-11/16
Depth (C)mm
inches
RECESS DIMENSIONS
Height (H)mm1605
inches63-3/16
Width (
Depth (D)mm662
W)mm832
inches32-3/4
inches26-1/16
722 (steel doors)
750 (door insert panels)
28 1/16 (steel doors)
29 1/2 (door insert panels)
VIEW FROM ABOVE
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VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
Wood strip
G
KK
L
MM
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances (in inches) to combustible materials:
Top (G) 0
Side (K) 0
Bottom (L) 0
Rear (M1) 0
1
The distance between the rearmost part of the refrigerator and the wall
behind it.
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
The refrigerator must be installed in a substantial enclosure
•
and must be level.
Do not install the appliance directly on carpeting. Carpet-
•
ing must be removed or protected by a metal or wood panel
beneath the appliance, which extends at least full width and
depth of the appliance.
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.
General view. Features may vary according to model.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A length of sealing strip is applied to the rear surface of
the front frame for this purpose. The sealing strip should
provide a complete isolation of the appliance’s combustion
system from the vehicle interior.
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.
Be careful not to damage
the sealing strip when the
refrigerator is put in place!
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SECURING THE REFRIGERATOR
It is important to follow the sequence in securing refrigerator
in enclosure since failure in doing so can cause leakage between the frame and cabinet. 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.
After the refrigerator is put in place (ensuring a combustion
seal at the front frame), the refrigerator is to be secured in
the enclosure with six screws (not included).
INSTALL THE SIX SCREWS IN THE FOLLOWING
ORDER:
Two screws installed through the front base.
1.
(Installation of the lower front strip.)
The refrigerator is provided with a lower front
strip (shipped as a loose part). Attach the front
strip after the refrigerator is set into the cutout
opening.
Install the lower front strip by sliding it under
a)
the bottom hinge plates.
Secure the refrigerator and the lower front
b)
strip with two screws - one screw through each
hinge.
Two screws installed in the rear base.
3.
Ice maker
cord (optional)
INSTALLING THE DRAIN WATER HOSE
TO INSTALL THE DRAIN WATER HOSE, FOLLOW
THESE STEPS:
Drill a hole through flooring. It is essential that it is
1.
drilled in the cut out opening of the base plate at the
rear of the refrigerator.
Make sure that the hose does not kink when run
2.
through the floor.
Seal around the hose that goes through the drilled
3.
hole. If a longer hose than supplied is required, the
installer needs to supply one in order for the water to
drain outside of the vehicle.
Ice maker
cord (optional)
Two screws installed in he top frame.
2.
Open the doors and fasten the refrigerator with
two screws through the holes underneath the top
decoration panel.
Cut out opening for
drain water hose
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CONNECTIONS
Battery
B+
Alternator signal wire to the refrigerator
D+
ALTERNATOR
Ignition switch
Charge light
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
120 V AC CONNECTION
The refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong grounding
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 3 feet. It is recommended that the
receptacle is located to the right side of the refrigerator (viewed
from rear).
The receptacle should be 3” (from the
bottom of the plastic receptacle) above
the refrigerator mounting floor. This
allows easy access through the vent
door. The cord should be routed to
avoid direct contact with components
that could damage the cord insulation.
12 V DC AND ALTERNATOR (D+) CONNECTION
D+ connection is only valid for models with the
automatic door locking system.
3”
Correct polarity must be observed when connecting 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.
It is important that the wires to the 12 V DC terminal is
of proper wire size. The following table displays the recommended size and length of the conductor wires.
MAXIMUM TOTAL CONDUCTOR WIRE LENGTH
Wire length AWG
17 ft
5 m
27 ft
8 m
For models equipped with the automatic door lock:
The refrigerator requires the connection of a signal wire from
the alternator (D+) in order to maintain the automatic door
travel latch and the temporary gas lockout function.
The vehicle’s alternator (D+) is connected to D+ on the
terminal block.
The refrigerator requires a continuous 12 V DC supply to
maintain operation. The DC supply connection is made to the
positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the terminal block on
the back of the refrigerator.
D+ (Alternator signal wire)
Valid for refrigerators with
the automatic door locking
system.
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CONNECTIONS
WARNING
!
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 connections should be
checked for leaks with a commercial non corrosive bubble
solution.
EXPLOSION HAZARD. Never use an open
flame to check for gas leaks. Failure to heed this
warning could cause an explosion resulting in
death or severe personal injury.
Always use a back up wrench when loosening and tightening
connections.
The gas supply system must incorporate a pressure
regulator to maintain a supply pressure of not more
than 11 inches water column.
When testing the gas supply system at test pressures:
> 1/2 psi - the refrigerator and its individual shutoff valve
•
must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system.
≤ 1/2 psi - the appliance must be isolated from the gas
•
supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve.
For detailed instructions on the installation and connection to
the gas supply, please contact your dealer or distributor.
TESTING LP GAS SAFETY SHUT OFF
The gas safety shut off must be tested after the
refrigerator is connected to LP gas supply.
TO TEST THE GAS SAFETY SHUT OFF, FOLLOW THESE
STEPS:
Turn on the refrigerator and switch to GAS mode.
1.
Check that the GAS indicator dot is illuminated and
the gas flame is lit.
Close the manual gas shut off valve at the back of
2.
the refrigerator.
Wait for approx. 6-7 minutes. The message
3.
“LP” is displayed (flashing).
Remove the protection cover.
4.
Open the manual gas shut off valve. (Do not change
5.
any button positions on the control panel.)
Apply a non corrosive commercial bubble solution
6.
to the burner jet orifice. No bubbles should appear at
the opening of the burner jet orifice. The presence of
bubbles indicates a defective gas safety shut off, and
service is required.
If no bubbles were present at the burner jet orifice,
7.
rinse it with fresh water. Be careful not to damage
the burner jet orifice.
Put back the cover.
8.
Switch the refrigerator OFF and back ON again.
9.
Normal operation of the burner should return.
Allow the burner to operate for a minimum of 5
10.
minutes.
REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL
Before removing the refrigerator:
•
Verify that the AC voltage and DC voltage leads are
disconnected.
Shut off the gas supply.
•
Disconnect the gas supply line at the rear of the refrigerator.
•
Always use a back up wrench when loosening and tightening connections.
WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION
RM1350IM, RM1350MIM & RM1350WIM
The water supply system must have a minimum pressure of
15 pounds per square inch gauge (psig). A 1/4” diameter water
line to the water valve should be used at the rear of the refrigerator. The water line must have a manual shutoff valve placed
where it is easily accessible.
TO REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR, FOLLOW THESE
STEPS:
Cap the gas supply line.
1.
Loosen the screws anchoring the refrigerator to the
2.
enclosure.
Slide the refrigerator out of the compartment.
3.
When replacing the refrigerator make sure that the sealing
strips are properly positioned. Check all connections for gas
leaks. Replacement is the reverse of removal.
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MOUNTING THE DOOR PANELS
Read the instructions thoroughly and check that the panel dimensions are in compliance with those given in the table below.