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SHUT- OFF (STORAGE PROCEDURE)
To shut off the refrigerator, turn the knob A to OFF
position. If the refrigerator will not be in operation for a
period of weeks, it should be emptied, defrosted, cleaned
and the door left ajar. The ice tray should also be dried
and kept outside the cabinet.
6. Remove some insulation wool so that the heater
is accessible.
7. Turn and lift the heater out of its pocket.
8. Fit the new heater into the pocket.
9. Reconnect the heater leads at the top.
10. Reset the insulation and close the lid of the boiler.
11. Replace cover at the burner housing.
12. Reinstall the refrigerator in the enclosure
see Item 2. Refrigerator Removal.
13. Check all connections for gas leaks.
14. Connect 120-volt power cord to the outlet and
reconnect or turn on the 12-volt DC power (if
available).
2. REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL
Before working on the refrigerator, make sure the AC
voltage and DC voltage leads (if available) are discon-
nected. Shut off the gas supply at the LP tank. Discon-
nect the gas supply line at the rear of the refrigerator.
Always use a back up wrench when loosening and tight-
ening connections.
Cap the gas supply line, loosen the screws anchoring
the refrigerator to the enclosure and slide the refrigera-
tor out of the compartment.
When replacing the refrigerator make sure that the seal-
ing strips are properly positioned.
Replacement is the reverse of removal. Check all con-
nections for gas leaks.
Refer to section INSTALLATION, page 4 to 8.
3. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
To keep your Dometic refrigerator operating efficiently
and safely, periodic inspection and cleaning of several
components once or twice a year is recommended.
A. It is important to keep the area at the back of the
refrigerator clean. Check the lower vent, upper vent
and area between these openings for any obstruc-
tions such as bird/insect nests, spider webs, etc.
Clean the coils on the back of the refrigerator. Use
a soft bristled brush to dust off the coils.
MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE
Shown in open position
Use a quarter dollar or a slotted screwdriver to change position
INLET FITTING
NUT
THERMOCOUPLE
SPARK ELECTRODE
BURNER TUBE
BURNER MOUNTING SCREW
BURNER JET
PRESSURE TEST PORT
GAS EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY
FIG. 11
DO NOT store explosive substances in the refrig-
erator, such as cigarette lighter gas, gasoline, ether
or the like.
NOTE: Sodium chromate is used for corrosion protec-
tion (less than 2 weight % of the coolant).
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
The user should be aware of service that must be
done on a regular schedule to keep the refrigerator
operating properly. The service should only be per-
formed by a qualified technician who is familiar with
LP gas systems and refrigerators.
1. CARTRIDGE HEATER
Model RM 2352 is equipped with one electric heater for
120 volt AC, mounted in a pocket of the boiler system.
Model RM 2353 is equipped with two electrical heaters,
one for 120 volt AC and one for 12 volt DC.
To replace the heater proceed as follows:
1. Unplug the refrigerator power cord from the 120-
volt AC outlet. If the refrigerator is equipped for
12-volt DC, disconnect the 12-volt DC power to
the refrigerator.
2. The refrigerator must be removed from the
enclosure, see Item 2. Refrigerator Removal.
3. Remove covers from the burner housing see FIG.
1
4. Disconnect the heater leads at the top of the
refrigerator.
5. With a pair of pliers unfold the lug holding the lid
of the boiler casing and open the lid.
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