Installation Recess; Recess Dimensions; Securing The Refrigerator - Dometic RMD 8501 Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
4.5

Installation recess

The refrigerator must be installed draught-
proof in a recess . The floor of the recess must
be level, allowing the appliance to be pushed
easily into its correct position. The floor must
be substantial enough to bear the weight of
the appliance.
4.5.1 Installation in the recess
Push the appliance far enough into the recess
until the front edge of the refrigerator casing is
aligned with the front of the recess. Allow a
gap of 20 mm between the back wall of the
recess and the refrigeration unit.
Ensure that the refrigerator is installed
level in the recess.

4.5.2 Recess dimensions

Models
RMD 8501
RMD 8505
RMD 8551
RMD 8555
Height Width
527 mm
1249 mm
4.6
In the sidewalls of the refrigerator, there are
four plastic sleeves for securing the refrigera-
tor. The sidewalls or strips attached for secu-
ring the refrigerator must be prepared to hold
the screws firmly in place even when under
increased load (while the vehicle is moving).
Fastening screws and caps are supplied with
the refrigerator.
Always insert screws through the sleeves
provided as otherwise components laid in
foam, such as cables etc., could be dama-
ged.
Depth
599 mm
After the refrigerator is put in its final place,
secure the screws into the wall of the recess.
The screws must penetrate the casing of the
refrigerator.
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Securing the refrigerator

CAUTION!
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