Dometic RML 8551, Installation Instructions Manual

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1.0 Installation instructions
On installation of the appliance, the technical
and administrative regulations of the country in
which the vehicle will first be used must be adhered to. Otherwise the refrigerator must be
installed as described in these instructions.
This appliance is designed for storage of food
and storage of frozen food and making ice. The
refrigerators outlined herein have been design
certified by A.G.A. under ANSI Z21.19
Refrigerator Standard for installation in a mobile
home or recreational vehicle and are approved
by the Canadian Gas Association. The certifica-
tions are, however, contingent on the installation
being made in accordance with the following
instructions as applicable.
In the U.S.A ., the installation must conform with:
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 -
(latest edition)
Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
Recreational Vehicles ANSI A119.2 -
(latest edition)
The unit must be electrically grounded in accor-
dance with the National Electric Code ANSI /
NFPA 70 - (latest edition) when installed if an
external alternating current electrical source is
utilized.
Any applicable local code.
1.1 General instructions
If the appliance is installed on the same side of
the vehicle as the entrance door, it is desirable
that the door does not cover the refrigerator's
vents. (Fig. E1, Clearance door/ventilation grille
at least 1
"
). Otherwise ventilation could be
impaired which causes a loss in cooling perfor-
mance. Awnings are often placed at the door
side of a caravan. This complicates evacuation
of combustion gases and heat through the ven-
tilation grilles (loss in cooling performance)!
1.1.1 Side installation
Deviations from these installation instructions without prior notification of Dometic
result in Dometic's warranty obligations becoming void!
In Canada ., the installation must conform with:
Current CGA B 149 Gas Installation Codes
Current CSA Standard Z 240.4 GAS-
EQUIPPED RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
AND MOBILE-HOUSING
Any applicable local code
The unit and the exhaust duct system must be in
principle installed so that it is accessible for
maintenance work, can be easily installed and
dismantled and removed from the vehicle wit-
hout great effort.
The appliance may only be installed by
authorised personnel.
The appliance shall be installed in such a
way that it is shielded from excessive heat
radiation.
Excessive heat impairs performance and raises
the energy consumption of the
refrigerator.
CAUTION
WARNING