Explanation Of Symbols And Safety Instructions - Dometic DM Series Installation Manual

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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This manual has safety information and instructions to help you eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents
and injuries.
1.1 Recognize safety information

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
1.2 Understand signal words
A signal word will identify safety messages and property damage messages, and will indicate the degree or level
of hazard seriousness.
 indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
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indicates additional information that is not related to physical injury.
1.3 Supplemental directives

Read and follow all safety information and instructions to avoid possible injury or death.
Read and understand these instructions before installation of this product.
Incorrect installation of this product can lead to serious injury.
The installation must comply with all applicable local or national codes, including the latest edition of the
following standards:
This appliance is certified under the latest edition of ANSI Z21.19, CSA 1.4 Refrigerators using gas fuel. The
installation must conform with local codes, or in absence of local codes, the following standards as applicable:
U.S.A.
• ANSI/NFPA70, National Electrical Code (NEC)
• ANSI/NFPA 1192, Recreational Vehicles Code
• Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard
• National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54
1.4 General safety messages
 Failure to obey the following warnings could result in death or serious injury:
• This product must be installed by a qualified service technician.
• Any modifications or deviations:
– Can lead to carbon monoxide leaking into the living area.
– Can reduce cooling performance and/or result in damage to the refrigerator.
– Will void agency certifications.
– Will void refrigerator warranty.
• ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. This product is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for protection
against shock hazards. This product should be plugged directly into a three-prong receptacle that provides
grounding in compliance with all applicable electrical codes. Do not cut or remove grounding prong from
plug.
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Canada
• CSA C22.1, Parts l & ll, Canadian Electrical Code
• CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicles
• CSA Z240.4, Gas-Equipped Recreational Vehicles
and Mobile Housing
• CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code CERTIFICATION
Refrigerator
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