E1.0 Installation Instructions; Installation - Dometic RMS 8400 Installationsanweisung

E1.0 Installation instructions
On installation of the appliance, the technical
and administrative regulations of the country in
which the vehicle will first be used must be
adhered to. Otherwise the refrigerator must be
installed as described in these instructions. In
E1.1 Installation
CAUTION
The unit and the exhaust duct system must
be in principle installed so that it is accessi-
ble for maintenance work, can be easily
installed and dismantled and removed from
the vehicle without great effort.
WARNING
The appliance may be installed by authori-
sed personnel only!
Installation and connection of the appliance
must comply with the latest technical regulati-
ons, as follows:
The electrical installation must comply
with national and local regulations.
Deviations from these installation instructions without prior notification of Dometic
result in Dometic GmbH's warranty obligations becoming void!
E1.1.1 Side installation
If the appliance is installed on the same side of
the vehicle as the entrance door, it is desirable
that the door does not cover the refrigerator's
vents. (Fig. E1, Clearance door/ventilation grille
at least 25 mm). Otherwise ventilation could be
impaired which causes a loss in cooling perfor-
Europe, for example, gas appliances, cable rou-
ting, installation of gas cylinders, as well as
approval and checking for leaks must comply
with EN 1949 for liquid gas systems in vehicles
The gas installation must comply with
national and local regulations.
European Standards EN 1949
European Standards EN 60335-1, EN
60335-2-24, EN 1648-1, EN 1648-2
The appliance must be installed in such a
way that it is shielded from excessive heat
radiation.
Excessive heat impairs performance and raises
the energy consumption of the refrigerator!
mance. Awnings are often placed at the door
side of a caravan. This complicates evacuation
of combustion gases and heat through the ven-
tilation grilles (loss in cooling performance)!
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