Service Offi ce 2320 Industrial Parkway Elkhart, IN 46515 Dometic Corporation
2320 Industrial Pkwy. Brantford, ON N3T 5L8
Phone: 574-294-2511 Call: 800-544-4881 Phone: 519-720-9578
©2006 Dometic Corporation
2. Don’t touch electrical switches.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
2. Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur.
4. Avertissez immédiatement votre
fl ammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
tion, service or maintenance can cause
fourni avec l’appareil. Pour obtenir de
taires, consultez un installateur ou un
service d’entretien qualifi é ou le fournis-
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APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL DATA
APPENDIX B - REARVIEW EQUIPMENT
APPENDIX C - WIRING DIAGRAM
This manual describes the installation procedure of RM3762 and RM3962. The installation is to be performed by qualifi ed
Read this manual thoroughly before installing the refrigerator. Comply with installation specifi cations and dimensions.
Follow the instructions to ensure that the refrigerator is installed safely and that it runs effi ciently. Be aware of possible safety
hazards when seeing alert symbols on the refrigerator as well as in this manual.
For operating instructions, please refer to the
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.
Step-by-step instructions
This appliance is certifi ed 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:
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54
Recreational Vehicles Code, ANSI A119.2 (latest edition).
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title
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 Elec-
trical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - (latest edition).
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
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).
Ventilation is one of the requirements for proper cooling
unit operation. The installation should be made in such a man-
ner as to separate the combustion system from the living space
of the mobile home or recreational vehicle. Openings for air
minimum dimension of not less than 1/4 inch.
Proper installation requires one
The ventilation kits shown in this
manual have been certifi ed for use with RM 3762 and
RM 3962. The table below displays the components and their
contact your supplier. For further information, contact your dealer or
The ventilation kits must be installed and used without modi-
fi cation! An opening toward the outside at fl oor level in the
refrigerator compartment has to be provided for ventilation of
heavier-than-air fuel gases. The lower vent of the recommended
kits is provided with proper size openings. The fl ow of combus-
tion and ventilating air must not be obstructed.
The lower side vent is fi tted with a panel, which provides an ad-
equate access opening for ready serviceability of the burner and
control manifold of the refrigerator. This should be centered on
the back of the refrigerator.
It is essential that all maximum or minimum dimensions are
pendent on adequate fl ow of air over the rear of the refrigerator.
back of the refrigerator.
After the refrigerator has been installed (ensuring a combustion
enclosure with six screws (not included). Furthermore, a lower
front strip (shipped as a loose part) should be attached.
It is important to follow the sequence in securing the
refrigerator since failure in doing that can cause leakage be-
tween the frame and cabinet!
Install the six screws in the following order:
Two screws installed through the front base and
installation of the lower front strip.
Install the lower front strip by sliding it under the
bottom hinge plate. The hinge plate can be on the
right or left side depending on the door swing.
Once the lower front strip is slipped under the
hinge, the part is possible to swing into place.
with two screws: One screw through the hinge
and on the opposite side and then, one screw
through the lower front strip.
Two screws installed in the top frame.
Two screws installed in the rear base.
Minimum clearances (in inches) to combustible materials:
etween the rearmost part of the refrigerator and the wall
Make sure the fl oor is solid and level. Do not install the appli-
ance directly on carpeting. Carpeting must be removed or pro-
tected by a metal or wood panel beneath the appliance, which
extends at least full width and depth of the appliance.
The refrigerator must be level and installed in a substantial
enclosure. For information about recess dimensions, see
APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL DATA
the upper opening of the enclosure. The
top frame of the refrigerator will be
anchored to the wood strip with screws.
When installing the refrigerator in the enclosure, all areas
within the recess have to be sealed. Verify that there is a com-
plete 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. The sealing
isolation of the appliance’s com-
bustion system from the vehicle
Be careful not to damage the
refrigerator is put in place!