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

1.1.3

Rear installation

Fig. E4
1.2

Draught-proof installation

Refrigerators in motorhomes, caravans or other
vehicles must be installed in a draught-proof
manner (EN 1949). This means that the combu-
stion air for the burner is not taken from the
WARNING
BY NO MEANS use durable sealing compounds, fitting foam or similar material to realise
draught-proof installation of the refrigerator! Do NOT use any easily inflammable materi-
als for sealing (in particular silicon sealing compound or similar). Risk of fire! The device
manufacturer's product liability and warranty shall lapse if such materials are used.
Rear installation often causes an unfavourable
installation arrangement, as ideal ventilation
cannot always be assured (e.g. the lower venti-
lation grille is covered by the bumper or the rear
lights of the vehicle!) ( Fig. E4 ). The maximum
cooling performance of the aggregate is actually
not available.
Air vent grille not
blocked! OK!
Fig. E5
Another unfavourable method of rear installation
is to install the air intake and exhaust grilles ( Fig.
E6 ) at the side wall of the recreation vehicle. The
air-heat recirculation is very restricted which
means that heat exchangers (condenser, absor-
ber) cannot be adequately cooled. The optional
method of an additional air vent grille installed in
the floor also exhibits an insufficient air flow duct.
The maximum cooling performance is not
available! Do not apply this installation
method, as it does not provide proper venti-
lation! Please refer to the description in sec-
tion E1.3.
Fig. E6
living space and that exhaust fumes are preven-
ted from entering the living space.
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CAUTION