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Dometic RM 3662
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'98
12/08
TIS FAX 46 141 238393
PVU
GAS EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY
SOLENOID
VALVE
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NUT
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THERMOCOUPLE
FIG.12
PRESSURE
TEST
PORT
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ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT
CARTRIDGE HEATER
The heat necessary for the operation of an
absorption
cooling unit is supplied by an electric heater mounted In
a pocket of the boiler system.
The
3-WAY
Model Is equipped with two electrical heat-
ers, one for 120 volt AC and one for 12 volt DC.
The P-WAY Model is equipped with one electric heater
120 volt AC.
To replace the heater proceed as follows;
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Disconnect the wall plug, and the 12
volt
wires.
Remove the power module cover see FIG.
1
Disconnect the heater leads.
With a pair of pliers unfold the lug holding the lid of
the
boiler
casing and open the lid.
Remove
some insulation wool so that the heater is
aocessible.
6.
7.
8.
Turn
and lift the heater out of its pocket.
Fit
the new heater into the pocket.
Connect the leads and put on the power module
cover.
9.
Reset the lnsulation and
close
the lid of the boiler.
FUSES
The
2-way
AMES models
are
equipped with
2 fuses,
one
for
the
refrigerator control system and one for the AC
cartridge
heater.
The
3-way
AMES
models
are equipped with
a
third fuse
for the DC cartridge heater. (see table below)
To replace fuse(s) proceed as foilows.
1.
Disconnect
the wall plug, and the 12 volt
wires.
2.
Remove
the power module cover. See FIG.
1.
3.
Snap the fuse out of the fuse holder.
4.
Fit a new fuse
in
to the fuse holder.
5. Replace
the power module cover.
Control system
3
3 Amp
AC heater
5
Amp
DC heater
35 Amp
MAINTENANCE
&
SERVICE
The user should bs aware of service that must
be
done on a regular schedule to
keep
the
refrigerator
operating
properly. The service should only be
performed by a qualified technician who
is familiar
with
LP
gas
systems and refrigerators.
1.
REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL
Before working on the refrigerator, make sure the AC
voltage
and DC voltage leads
are
diited. Shut
off the gas supply. Disconnect the gas supply lii at
the rear of the refrigerator, see FIG. 1.
Always
use a
back up wrench
when
loosening
and tightening this
connection. Cap the gas supply line, loosen the
screws
anchoring the refrigerator to the
enclosure
and slide the
refrigerator
out of the
compartment.
When replacing the refrigerator make sure that the
sealing strips are property positioned.
Replacement is the reverse of removal. Check
all
connections for gas leaks.
Refer to
section
INSTALLATION,
page 4 to 6.
2. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
To
keep
your
Dometic
refrigerator operating
efficient-
ly
and safely,
periodic
inspectlon and cleaning of
several
components once or twice a year is
recom-
mended.
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.
It is Important to keep
the
refrigerator area free from
combustible
material, gasoline and other flammable
vapors or
liquids.
NOTE: The following maintenance is required once or
twice a year, but should only be done by a qualified
serviceman who is familiar with LP gas systems and
refrigerators.

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