Dometic RGE400 manual Installation, In the U.S.A., the installation must conform with

INSTALLATION

GENERAL INSTRUCTION

This appliance is designed for storage of foods and storage of frozen foods and making ice.

The refrigerator outlined herein have been design certi- fied by A.G.A. under the ANSI Z21.19 Refrigerator Stan- dard, for a free-standing installation and is also approved by the Canadian Gas Association.

The certifications are, however contingent on the instal- lation being made in accordance with the following in- structions as applicable.

In the U.S.A., the installation must conform with:

1.National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 -(latest edition)

2.Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Stan- dard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280.

3.Any applicable local code.

against a wall, a removable panel of a minimum size of 16” x 20” should be provided in the wall to allow access to the rear of the refrigerator.

The refrigerator must be adjusted to a vertical position in both directions.

Use the feet on the refrigerator to adjust its position.

CLEARANCES

Minimum clearances in inches to combustible materials are:

Top 4”

Side 1”

Rear 1”

Bottom the feet must be in place to ensure free air circulation.

See Figs. 1 & 2.

The unit must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70-(latest edition) when installed, if an external alternating current electrical source is utilized.

In CANADA, the installation must conform with:

1.Current CAN/CGA 8149 Gas Installation Codes

2.Where a flexible metal connector is used, it must comply with the provisions of the current Standard CAN1-6.10, METAL CONNECTORS FOR GAS APPLIANCES.

3.Any applicable local code

The unit must be electrically grounded in accordance with the current CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE C22 Parts 1 and 2.

FREE-STANDING MODEL FOR FLOOR INSTALLATION ONLY

The room must be well ventilated and not used as a bedroom.

Further the room should have a window (which can be opened) or a door to the outside.

For best performance also at high ambient temperatures there must be a free air circulation over the cooling unit at the rear of the refrigerator.

Ensure that there is a free space of at least 4 inches (100

mm) above the refrigerator and that the ventilation ope-

ning on the top of the cabinet is not covered in any way.

Do not place the refrigerator in a space where air circu-

At least 1" (25 mm)

FIG. 1

, W all

FIG. 2. 1 Wall

From the side

From above

lation is restricted.

A clearance of at least 1 inch (25 mm) should be left

between the rear and sides of the refrigerator and the

surrounding walls.

This free-standing refrigerator requires accessibility to

the back for servicing the gas equipment. If allowed by

the Local Authorities, the accessibility can be obtained

by using a certified Flexible Metal Connector of Gas

Hose Assembly which would allow the refrigerator to be

withdrawn without disrupting the gas supply.

However, if the Local Authorities require a rigid gas

supply connector the refrigerator should be located with

sufficient space at the back for servicing or, if located

NOTE: DO NOT install the appliance directly on carpe- ting. 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.

GAS CONNECTION

Hook-up to the gas supply line is accomplished at the manual gas shutoff valve, which is furnished with a 3/8” SAE (UNF 5/8" -18) male flare connection. A backup

wrench must be used when tightening gas supply fitting. All completed connections should be checked for

leaks with a noncorrosive leak detector.