Dometic RM4873 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 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
decoration strip and through the front base.
1) The front strip is to be installed after the refrigera-
tor 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.
3) When the front strip is in place, install one screw
through the hinge and into the floor. The second
FIG. 5
4