Installing The Refrigerator In A Draught-Proof Location - Dometic 5 series Montageanleitung

RMV5301, RMV5305
• The air vents must not be covered by vehicle parts (such as an open door or by
installing accessories such as bicycle racks) while operating.
• There must be sufficient space at the back of the refrigerator for the air to be able
to circulate around the cooling element.
• Fit a heat conduction plate (fig. 2 4, page 3) above the refrigerator so that the
heat does not accumulate in the vehicle.
• A distance of more than 25 mm between the refrigerator and rear wall leads to
poor performance and increases the power consumption of the refrigerator.
Reduce the space behind the refrigerator to create adequate air inlet and outlet
ventilation (fig. 3, page 4). Use a ventilation plate, for example, to do this.
• Install the refrigerator so that it is protected from excessive heat, as this leads to
poor performance and increases the power consumption of the refrigerator.
• The electrical installation must comply with national and local regulations.
European standards: EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-24, EN 1648-1 and EN 1648-2.
• The gas installation must comply with national and local regulations.
European standard: EN 1949.
• The refrigerator must be installed in a draught-proof location in accordance with
EN 1949, see chapter "Installing the refrigerator in a draught-proof location" on
page 17.
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Installing the refrigerator in a draught-proof location

Gas-powered refrigerators in caravans or motorhomes must be installed in a
draught-free location according to EN 1949. This means that the combustion air is
not extracted from the interior and the exhaust fumes are prevented from directly
entering the living space.
A suitable seal must be fitted between the rear panel of the refrigerator and the
interior of the vehicle.
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WARNING! Fire hazard!
Do not use flammable materials such as silicone sealants, foam or similar
for the draught-proof installation.
The manufacturer recommends using a flexible seal to ease removal and installation
for maintenance purposes.
➤ Attach the sealing lips (fig. 4 1, page 4) to a stop rail behind the refrigerator, for
example, by using an adhesive.
➤ When installing, push the refrigerator against the stop rails with the sealing lips.
This then seals the space behind the refrigerator to the interior of the vehicle.
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Installing the refrigerator
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