Special Venting For Direct-Vent Models - Dometic MANUAL REFRIGERATOR Service Manual

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make sure the distance from
Also,
the bottom of the refrigerator to the
roof
v e n t i s
dimension
given
Instructions for each model.
A2.
FIG.
A2
MIN. 5
FOR MINIMUM
DIMENSION.
SEE INSTALLATION
I N S T R U C T I O N S
C.
Some smaller models may be installed
with two side
using a roof vent.
installation make sure the top of the
upper vent is the correct distance above
the refrigerator.
minimum dimension for this measurement
is listed in the Installation Instructions
for each model.
FIG. A3
CHECK MINIMUM
HEIGHT (See
Installation
Instructions)
a t l e a s t t h e m i n i m u m
in the Installation
See FIG.
MAXIMUM OPEN
SPACE 1 1/2 IN.
(See 5D)
CHECK FOR RESTRICTIONS
IN AIR DUCTS OR VENTS
(See 5A)
wall vents instead
For this type of
See FIG. A3.
The
D. Check the open space above the refrigera-
tor. If this space is 1 1/2
more it must be blocked off to prevent
hot air from being trapped above the
refrigerator. See FIG. A2.
If venting is suspected as a problem, run the
performance test described below with
erator installed,
the refrigerator removed.
improvement in performance, a venting problem
is indicated.
TEST, Item 9.

SPECIAL VENTING FOR DIRECT-VENT MODELS

RM182, 215, 2192
These models are designed to be installed in
small vans and are usually placed in a cabinet
that is not open to the outside of the vehicle.
T h i s m e a n s t h a t a i r f r o m w i t h i n t h e v e h i c l e
must be used to cool the condenser.
Customers with this type of installation must be
made aware that the vehicle interior must be
kept from getting too hot.
left parked in the sun, with all doors and windows
closed, the inside temperature can quickly exceed
100 degrees, and the cooling process will slow
down or stop completely.
REAR VIEW OF REFRIGERATOR
of
Arrows indicate direction
SIDE VIEW OF
Arrows indicate direction
of air flow over Cooling Unit
L
D-9-1 1
then run the same
If there is a definite
Also, see
B. PERFORMANCE
Section
If the vehicle is
upper
inches or
refrig-
the
test with
Alternative positions
ventilator
Lower
Ventilator