INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Testing LP gas safety shut off

The gas safety shut off must be tested after the refrigerator is connected to LP gas supply.

RM2354-2454-2554-2662-2663-2862-3862 &NDR1062

To test the gas safety shut off, follow these steps:

1. Start the refrigerator. Switch to GAS mode.

2.Check that the gas flame is lit and the GAS mode indicator lamp is on.

3.Close the manual gas shutoff valve at the back of the refrigerator.

4.Wait for approx. 6 minutes. The CHECK indicator lamp should be lit and the GAS mode indicator lamp should be off.

5.Remove the protection cover.

6.Open the manual gas shutoff valve. Do not change any button positions on the control panel.

7.Apply a non corrosive commercial bubble solution to the burner jet orifice. No bubbles should appear at the opening of the burner jet orifice. The presence of bubbles indicates a defective gas safety shutoff, and service is required.

8.If no bubbles are present at the burner jet orifice, rinse it with fresh water. Be careful not to damage the burner jet orifice.

9.Put back the cover.

10.Press the ON/OFF button once to turn the refrigera- tor off and then press it again to turn the it back on. Normal operation of the burner should return.

11.Allow the burner to operate for a minimum of five minutes.

Electrical connection

120 V AC connection

The refrigerator is equipped with a grounded three-prong plug for protection against shock hazards. It should be plugged di- rectly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug!

The free length of the cord is 2 feet. It should be routed to avoid direct contact with the burner cover, flue cover or any other components that could damage the cord insulation.

To allow easy access through the vent door, it is recommended that the receptacle is placed:

To the left of the refrigerator. (On the opposite side of the refrigerator burner assembly.)

3” above the refrigerator mounting floor

(RM2662-2663- 2862-3862 & NDR1062).

4-6”above the refrigerator mounting floor (RM2351-2354)

6” above the refrigerator mounting floor (RM2451-2454-2551-2554-2652-2852).

120V AC receptacle

RM2351-2451-2551-2652-2852

To test the gas safety shut off, follow these steps:

1. Start the refrigerator without connecting to

120V AC.

2.Check that the gas flame is lit. In AUTO mode the AUTO mode indicator lamp is on.

3.Then, follow steps 3-11 in instruction above.

3” / 6” from the bottom of the plastic receptacle above the floor

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Dometic RM2351, RM2551, RM2451 installation manual Testing LP gas safety shut off, AC connection

RM2351, RM2451, RM2551 specifications

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