Installation; Removing The Existing Refrigerator; Preparing For Installation - Dometic DMC4101 Installation And Operation Manual

DMC Refrigeratorss
The following table provides the recommended
electrical wiring lengths for the refrigerators.
Maximum
Wire Size
Length
8.0 ft (2.4 m)
13 AWG
3
13.0 ft (4.0 m)
12 AWG
20.0 ft (6.1 m)
10 AWG
3
Note: 14 AWG wire is not recommended. 13 AWG or larger is
recommended. The DC refrigerators are not equipped with a power
source. A power source is available at your authorized Dometic Dealer.

5 Installation


WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, AND/
OR EXPLOSION HAZARD . Failure to obey the
following warnings could result in death or
serious injury:
• Do not install the refrigerator where there is excessive
moisture or where water can splash onto the
appliance.
• Do not install the refrigerator in a location where the
ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure might become obstructed.
• Do not install the refrigerator near heat sources or
open flames.

WARNING: TIPPING HAZARD .
Do not allow a long cord to drape over the counter
top or table top where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over unintentionally. Failure to obey this
warning could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE: Do not place heavy items on top of the
refrigerator. Failure to obey this notice can result in
damage to the refrigerator.
This section describes how to install the refrigerator.
5 .1 Removing the Existing
Refrigerator
I If a refrigerator is not already present, skip to section
"Preparing for Installation" on page 5.
EN
Maximum
Wire Size
Length
33.0 ft (10 m)
8 AWG
50.0 ft (15.2 m)
6 AWG
1. Disconnect the 120 VAC power cord from the
receptacle at the rear of the refrigerator enclosure, if
applicable.
2. Disconnect the 12 VDC leads from the refrigerator
and cap the lead ends, if applicable.
3. Turn off the LP gas supply to the refrigerator, if
applicable.
4. Disconnect the LP gas line from the refrigerator.
5. Cap the line and verify there are no LP gas leaks.
6. Remove the mounting screws anchoring the
refrigerator to the enclosure.
7. Slide the refrigerator from the enclosure and remove
it from the RV.

5 .2 Preparing for Installation

Verify the enclosure meets the following requirements
before installation:
1. Utility hookups are present and comply with all
applicable codes.
2. Holes do not exist inside the enclosure, except
ventilation holes.
3. Objects do not protrude into the enclosure, except
utility connections for the refrigerator.
4. The enclosure must be free of materials that may
damage the refrigerator.
5. The floor must be level and able to support the
weight of the refrigerator and its contents.
6. The refrigerator must be level and installed in a sturdy
enclosure.
7. A wood strip must be placed above the upper
opening and below the lower opening of the
enclosure. The top and bottom refrigerator mounting
brackets are anchored to the wood strips with
screws.
8. The refrigerator must not be installed directly on
carpeting.
9. Adjacent heat sources must not affect the ventilation
of the refrigerator.
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