Dometic RM3604 User Manual

Dometic
®
MANUAL
Refrigerators
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OTHER
1J. LEVELING
Leveling is one of the requirements for proper operation
with absorption refrigerators. The absorption design
utilizes no mechanical pumps or compressors to circu-
late the refrigerant within the system, so proper leveling
must be maintained to provide the correct refrigerant
flow. Without proper leveling, refrigerant within the
cooling unit will collect and stagnate at certain areas.
Without proper refrigerant flow, the cooling process will
stop. Refrigerators have a type of cooling unit that
utilizes an enclosed pump tube surrounded by a solution
to protect the assembly. To ensure proper leveling with
these models, the vehicle needs to be leveled so it is
comfortable to live in. (No noticeable sloping of floor or
walls). When the vehicle is moving, leveling is not critical
as the rolling and pitching movement of the vehicle will
pass to either side of level, keeping the refrigerant from
accumulating in the piping.
J2. VENTILATION
Ventilation is one of the requirements for proper cooling
unit operation. The coach vent system must be able to
provide a way to direct the hot air, produced by the action
of the cooling unit, out away from the installation of the
refrigerator. The refrigerator extracts heat from the interior
of the refrigerator cabinet and dissipates the heat out
through the vent system. In a proper installation there
should be zero (0") clearance surrounding the sides and
top of the refrigerator to achieve proper air flow. All
potential dead air pockets should be blocked or baffled to
ensure that heat won’t be trapped in these spaces and
reduce efficiency.
NOTE: Refrigerators should be installed in accordance
with appropriate installation instructions received with the
refrigerator.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON VENTILATION RE-
QUIREMENTS, refer to Vent Installation Instructions,
Form No. 3107479.XXX.
0" CLEARANCE
FROM SIDE OF
CABINET
PATH OF AIR FLOW
TURNING VANE
CLEARANCE FROM
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS
0" CLEARANCE
FROM SIDE OF
CABINET
PATH OF
AIR FLOW
CLEARANCE
FROM
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS
DOUBLE-DOOR REFRIGERATORS
SINGLE-DOOR REFRIGERATORS
THIS SECTION APPLIES TO ALL REFRIGERATOR MODELS
J3. AIR LEAKS
Check the gasket on the doors to be sure of a positive
air seal. A simple method to check gaskets is to close
the door on a dollar bill, then pull the dollar bill out. If no
resistance is felt, the gasket is not sealing properly. This
should be done on all four sides of the door. If a gasket
is not sealing properly, first warm the gasket material
with a hair dryer.
DO NOT OVERHEAT
AS YOU CAN MELT THE MATERIAL.
SECTION J.

Dometic RM3604 Specifications

General

Brand	Dometic
Model	RM3604
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English