Rear Installation; Draught-Proof Installation - Dometic RMD 8501 Installation Instructions Manual

Instal lation

4.1.2 Draught-proof installation

Refrigerators in motorhomes, caravans or
other vehicles must be installed in a draught-
proof manner . This means that the combusti-
on air for the burner is not taken from the living
space and that exhaust fumes are prevented
from entering the living space.
Adequate sealing between the back of the
refrigerator and the vehicle interior has to be
provided.
Dometic strongly recommends carrying this
out using a flexible seal (in order to simplify
later removal and installation of the unit for
maintenance purposes.
WARNING!
By no means use durable sealing com-
pounds, fitting foam or similar material to
realise draught-proof installation of the
refrigerator! Do NOT use any easily
inflammable materials for sealing (in parti-
cular silicon sealing compound or similar).
Risk of fire! The device manufacturer's
product liability and warranty shall lapse if
such materials are used.
Proposal 1
Fasten the sealing lips to a stop bar on the rear
side (1), e.g. by gluing.
The cavity in-between the outer vehicle wall
and refrigerator is completely isolated from the
vehicle interior. Intrusion of exhaust fumes into
the living space is prevented.
Proposal 2
The lip seals (1) are installed at the bottom and
on each side in the installation recess (Fig. 6-
8). A heat deflector plate (2) is installed in the
installation recess above the refrigerator. Affix
this plate to the caravan wall, do NOT
attach to the refrigerator !
Attach the deflector plate so that the heated
air escapes through the top ventilation grill into
the open air and no heat build-up can be pro-
duced.
The refrigerator is later pushed into the instal-
lation recess from the front. Ensure that the
seals abut the case evenly.
This installation option facilitates the removal
and installation of the appliance for servicing.
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Deviations require the consent of the
manufacturer!
Fig. 5
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Fig. 7
2
Fig. 6
2
Fig. 8