Dometic AMERICANA RM2652 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual page 4

7. INSTALLING REFRIGERATOR IN
ENCLOSURE
NOTE: DO NOT install the appliance directly on carpeting.
Carpeting must be removed or protected by a metal or
wood panel beneath the appliance, which extends at least
the full width and depth of the appliance.
Any space between the counter, storage area or ceiling
can trap heat produced at the rear of the refrigerator. Any
space between the top and sides of the refrigerator should
be blocked for maximum refrigerator performance.
CONDENSATE WATER DRAIN HOSE: A 3/4" hole must
be drilled through the flooring in the opening of the base
plate on the rear of refrigerator (see FIG. 5D). The installer
must make sure that the hose does not kink when run
through the floor. Seal around the hose where it goes
through the hole. If a longer hose is required, follow the
illustration shown below:
OPTION A:
1) Remove black water check valve from hose.
2) Add additional hose
3) Reinstall black water check valve
OPTION B
:
1) Cut drain hose at location shown below.
2) Install new drain hose between pieces cut.
NOTE: Black water check valve must be reinstalled to
ensure proper refrigerator operation. DO NOT KINK HOSE.
OPTION C:
In vehicles where routing the drain hose through the floor
is not possible, a metal clip is available. The clip is used to
drain water out through the side vent.
Part No. 3106590.007 Clip for plastic side vent (Qty. 50)
Part No. 3106590.015 Clip for plastic side vent (Single)
Part No. 3106559.002 Clip for metal side vent (Qty. 50)
Part No. 3106559.010 Clip for metal side vent (Single)
INSTALLATION: The refrigerator must be installed in a
substantial enclosure and must be level. When installing
the refrigerator in the enclosure, all areas within the recess
in which the refrigerator is installed must be sealed. Make
sure that there is a complete seal between the front frame
of the refrigerator and the top, sides and bottom of the
enclosure. A length of sealing strip is applied to the rear
surface of the front frame for this purpose. Also apply a
sealing strip to the foremost floor of the enclosure and
apply a second sealing strip to the bottom of the trim strip
on the front base as shown in FIG. 4. The sealing should
provide complete isolation of the appliance's combustion
system from the vehicle interior.
A wood strip must be in place across the upper opening of
the enclosure. The top frame of the refrigerator will be
anchored to the wood strip with screws. See FIG. 2.
The dimensions shown in FIG. 3 will give you adequate
space for service and proper installation.
NOTE: If the door is hinged and it needs be changed to the
opposite side, it must be done before the refrigerator is
installed in the enclosure. See Step. 13.
FIG. 4
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the sealing strip applied
to the floor of the enclosure when the refrigerator is put in
place.
The refrigerator is secured in the enclosure with six screws.
They must be installed in the following order:
a. First: Two screws are installed in front deco-
ration strip and through the front base.
1) The front strip is to be installed after the refrig-
erator is set into the alcove. The strip is shipped
as a loose part.
2) Install the lower front strip by sliding it under the
bottom hinge plate as shown in FIG. 5. The
hinge plate can be on the right or left side
depending on the door swing.
FIG. 5
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