Dometic RM 123E - Manual (Page 3)

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3. IMPORTANCE OF LEVELLING
The downward circulation of refrigerant within the cooling unit is by
gravity and the refrigerator has to be reasonably level, when it is
stationary, for the cooling unit to operate properly. If the refrigerator is
left operating with a sustained list in excess of about 3º in any
direction, pockets of liquid refrigerant can collect at various points
within the unit impairing or preventing normal circulation of the
refrigerant vapour until level conditions return.
It is essential, therefore, that the refrigerator is installed so that
the ice-tray shelf inside the refrigerator is level in relation to the
caravan, in both directions, so that when the caravan is level,
the ice-tray shlef is level.
4. CHANGING DOOR HINGES TO OPPOSITE SIDE
The refrigerator is manufactured with the door hinged on the right
hand side, however, it can be changed to left hand opening if
required.
Gently place the refrigerator on its back (taking care not to damage
the burner assembly0, pull off the gas control knob, then remove the
lower ventilator by taking out the screws from each end.
Remove upper hinge blade and travel catch blade from top of
cabinet. Fit the upper hinge blade and travel catch blade to their new
positions on the top of the cabinet and transfer the lower hinge blade
to the opposite side. Refit the ventilator by means of the screws, then
push the gas control knob onto its spindle so that the flat on the
spindle engages the flat in the recess of the knob.
5. CHANGING OUTER DOOR PANEL
If required, the outer door panel can be removed and replaced by one
of a different material or colour to match other fitments.
I can be of rust proof metal or plastic laminate.
To do this lay the refrigerator on its back, and remove the bottom
section of the door frame held by 3 screws. The existing panel can
then be slid out and a new panel slid in, and the bottom section
refitted to retain the new panel.
The replacement panel should be from 0,5 mm to 3 mm thick, and
350 mm wide x 485 mm high.
6. DIMENSIONS OF REFRIGERATOR
The exterior dimensions of the refrigerator are given in fig. 3.
For dimensions of the recess to house the refrigerator when building-
in, refer to item 7.
7. BUILDING-IN
While the refrigerator is built-in, adequate space must be left
under, over and behind it to allow a sufficient circulation of air over
the cooling unit at the back for satisfactory operation. The
recommended method of building-in is shown in fig. 5, with the
upper ventilator at the front. However, where space limitations do
not permit the upper ventilator to be fitted at the front, the
alternative arrangement shown in fig. 6 may be adopted and the
height of the recess reduced accordingly. A work-surface can
then be fitted over the top front of the refrigerator, but it must not
over-hang the door where it could interfere with the operation of
the travel catch.
Securing in the Recess
The refrigerator must be secured in the recess to prevent
movement. A suggested method of securing is by means of metal
brackets about 20 mm (3/4") wide, (which should be made to suit
the particular installation), screwed to the rear of the refrigerator
by means of the two existing cooling unit fixing screws (fig. 2) and
to the rear wall of the caravan
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
ventilator located at top rear.
ventilator located at
top front
(a)
(b)
Flue
Outle
t
Flue
Outle
t
Arrows indicate air-flow to
ventilate cooling unit at rear