Dometic RM2820, RM2620 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

INST ALLATION AND

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

REFRIGERATOR FOR LP-GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERATION

RM2620 RM2820

Contents:
Installation 4

Operating Instructions 7
Maintenance & Service 1 1

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical switches.

3. Extinguish any open flame.

4. 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.

W ARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or additional
information consult a qualified
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 flamme 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 inflammables à
proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil.

Avertissement: Une installation, un réglage,
une modification, 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 qualifié ou le fournisseur de gaz.

USA Corporate Office CANADA

Service Office 2320 Industrial Parkway Elkhart, IN 46515 Dometic Distribution Inc.
Dometic Corporation 866 Langs Drive
2320 Industrial Parkway Cambridge, Ontario
Elkhart, IN 46515 For Service Center Assistance N3H 2N7 Canada
Phone: [phone] Call: 800-544-4881 Phone: [phone]

825120305 MO-FO 0434 (French 3309618.001)

Reigniter

Power module
cover

Heater

Thermofuse
Flue baffle

Protection
cover

Drain water hose

12V!DC

FIG. 1

Flexible cord

Inlet fitting

12 volt
terminal block

Refrigerator control panel

ON

AUTO

12

OFF

BC

AC

GAS

DA

CHECK

Burner jet

Manual gas shutoff valve

COLD

1

2

4

COLDEST

5

3

3

E

FIG. 2

F

LEGEND 2-WAY AMES Model

1. Main Power Button ON/OFF

2. AUT O/GAS Mode Selector Button

3. Temperature Selector Button
A. AUT O Mode Indicator Lamp

B. AC Mode Indicator Lamp
C. GAS Mode Indicator Lamp
D. CHECK Indicator Lamp

(GAS Mode Only)

E. Temperature Indicator Lamps

F. Climate Control Switch

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INSTALLATION

GENERAL INSTRUCTION

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

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.

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

1. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54
(latest edition).

2. Recreational Vehicles Code, ANSI A119.2 (latest
edition)

3. Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
St andard, T itle 24 CFR, Part 3280.

If an external electrical source is utilized, the refrigera­tor, when inst alled, must be electrically grounded in ac­cordance with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70 - (lat­est edition).

In CANADA, the installation must conform with:

1. Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
CSA B149.1

2. CSA Z240 R V Series, Recreational Vehicles.

3. Current CSA Z240.4, Gas-equipped Recreational
Vehicles and Mobile Housing.

If an external electrical source is utilized, the refrigera­tor, when inst alled, must be electrically grounded in ac­cordance with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, Part s
I and II - (latest edition).

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. Openings
for air supply or for venting of combustion products shall
have a minimum dimension of not less than 1/4 inch.

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.

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 soapy water.

! WARNING

DO NOT use a flame to check for gas leaks.

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 in
excess of 1/2 psi, the refrigerator and its individual shutoff
valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system.
When testing the gas supply system at pressures less
than or equal to 1/2 psi, the appliance must be isolated
from the gas supply piping system by closing its indi­vidual manual shutoff valve.
In case detailed instructions on the installation and con­nection to the gas supply are required, contact your
dealer or distributor.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
120 V olts 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 2 feet and therefore recommended that the re­ceptacle be located to the left side (opposite side of re­frigerator burner assembly) of the refrigerator (viewed
from the rear). The receptacle should be 3” (from the
bottom of the plastic receptacle) above the refrigerator
mounting floor. (see FIG. 3). This allows easy access
through the vent door. The cord should be routed to avoid
direct contact with the burner cover, flue cover or any
other components that could damage the cord insula­tion.

Proper installation requires one lower fresh air intake
and one upper exhaust vent. The ventilation kits shown
in this instruction manual have been certified for use
with the refrigerator models listed in the Table.
For “Certified Vent System Kit s” see page 15.

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 ventilating air must
not be obstructed.

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120 Volt AC
receptacle

3”

Hole for drain water hose

FIG. 3

12 Volts DC Connection

This refrigerator model is not designed for 12 volt DC
operation of the cooling system; however, a continuous
12 volt DC must be supplied to the refrigerator to oper­ate the controls. Use a minimum of a 14 gauge wire
between the battery and refrigerator to supply the con­trol voltage.
The connection is made to the positive (+) and negative (-)
terminals located at the rear of the refrigerator. (See
FIG. 1). 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 .

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 full
width and depth of the appliance.

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, see FIG. 4.
The sealing should provide a complete isolation of the
appliance’s combustion system from the vehicle interior .
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the sealing strip when
the refrigerator is put in place.

Securing 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).
The screws have to be installed in the following order:

FIG. 4

FIG. 5

3 rd.

2 nd.

1 st.

STEP 1: T wo screws installed on the front base.
STEP 2: Two screws installed in the top frame.
STEP 3: Two screws installed in the rear base.
STEP 4: The refrigerator is provided with a lower front

strip (shipped as a loose part). The front strip is to be
attached after the refrigerator is set into the cutout opening,
and secured with 3 screws, (not included). (See FIG . 5).

Failure to follow the sequence in securing the refrigerator
in the enclosure can cause leakage between the frame
and cabinet. Plastic caps are provided to cover the screw
holes in the top decoration.
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.

4 th.

Drain water hose

A hole must be drilled through flooring see FIG. 3.
The installer MUST make sure that the hose does not
kink when run through the floor. Seal around the hose
that goes through the drilled hole. If a longer hose than
supplied is required to get the water to drain outside of
the vehicle, the installer will have to supply the extra
length of hose.

TESTING LP GAS SAFETY SHUTOFF

The gas safety shutoff must be tested after the re­frigerator is connected to the LP gas supply .

To test the gas safety shutoff, proceed as follows:

1. Start the refrigerator and switch to GAS mode.
(See start up instructions).

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