Dometic RM24A User Manual

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Service Instructions for Domtic Absorption Refrigerators
The absorption refrigerators described in this manual are
primarily for installation
in recreational vehicles.
Since the vehicles in
which the refrigerators are located may be driven to remote
camp sites
where electrical power is not available,
the refrigerator5 have been
designed co operate by means of bottle propane or butane gas as
well as by
electricity
12/110V.
These Service Instructions cover the Dometic Models RM24, RM36C,
RM46, RM47, RM66, RM67, RM76, RM77.
LIST OF CONTENTS
Description
Pag
ECHNIGU FEATURES
Cabinet es,
equipment .
.._ .... ..... ......... .....
3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
General instructions . ____ . ..........
4
Ventilation___ .... ...................
5
Gas connections ____ ____ ........... ....
5
Electrical connections___________..______ 5
Approved installations
7
Measurements... ____ ............ ........
10
Cabinet Adjustments
To change the door panel _ . _ ____ _____ ....
13
Replacement of door gasket___.________.. 15
Replacement of evaporator door and gasket. 16
Reversing outer door__
.... . ...... ...... ___
18
THE ABSORPTION REFRIGRATOR SYSTEM
Sealed system constructions .. _ _ _ _ . ......
20
Operating analysis for cooling unit ......
22
Cooling unit replacement .............. ...
23
GAS/ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT
Gas equipment for RM24 ..... . ..... ........
28
Dual electric equipment for RM24 . .......
29
Car/electric equipment for RM36C,
RM46, RM47, RM66, RM67, RM76, RM77... ____
30
AS OPERATION - FUNCTIONAL PARTS
Termostat -
replacment ___ ...... . ..... ..
32
The gas burner ...... . .............. ..........
33
Flue system ....................... .........
34
Thermo flame failure device ...............
35
Description
ELECTRIC OPERATION - FUNCTIONAL PARTS
Re place ment of heater_______________.__.
Wiring diagrams................................
PRESSURE MEASURING DEVICES ...............
OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS
Gas operation
_______ _____ _______ _____
Electric operation .................
MAINTENANCE
Levelling _________ ..................
42
Temperature Control (thermostat).... 42
The themostat capillary tube ..........
42
Storing food in the refrigerator_______.
43
Cleaning _____ .... . ______ ......... ......
43
Ice cubes___________ ____ ______________
43
Travel latch ____ ____ _____ ...............
43
Door seal_ ...... ___ ______ ______ ____ ___
43
Odors inside the refrigerator ............
44
Odors from fumes .......... .......
44
Flame blows out ..... ........ . ____ ________
44
Flint lighter_______ ...... ........ ....
44
Piezo lighter ____________ _ ____ _________
45
DIAGNOSIS
Trouble shooting - electric operated
refrigerators _____ __ ...... .............
Trouble shooting - gas operated
refrigerators_______ ..... . ......... ......
Failed refrigerating unit_____..._____._
Operation analysis for electric
operated refrigerators ............. .......
Operation analysis for LP gas
operated refrigerators
................ ..
Periodic maintenance ................ ..
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Dometic RM24A Specifications

General

Brand	Dometic
Model	RM24A
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English