6.2Draught-free installation
The refrigerator must be sealed in accordance with EN 1949.
Illustrated below are two typical approved methods of sealing.
Proposal 1:
Using the Installation Sealing Kit from Dometic (SP.No. 241
Insert lipped seals (A) into the installation recesses at the bottom and at each side.
Insert deflector plate (B), fitted with a lipped seal
(A) of
Insert deflector plate (B) in such a way that the hot air escapes through the air vent grating into the open air.
Affix the discharge plate to the caravan wall, not to the refrigerator!
In addition, discharge plate (B) with its lipped seal
(A) must seal the refrigerator off from the living area (see Fig. 1).
Ensure that the refrigerator is installed level in the recess.
Fig.1
Proposal 2:
Another option is to provide the refrigerator with a cowl (A). The cowl (A) should ideally be affixed to the caravan wall, not to the refrigerator. Insert sealing strips at the bottom and sides of the cover.
Finally, push the refrigerator into the cover from the front.
Both of these installation options facilitate the remo- val and installation of the appliance for servicing.
Comment:
Other methods of sealing may be approved. However the chosen method must prevent draughts entering the living space of the caravan or motorhome. Failure to seal correct ly will allow warm air to collect around the refrigerator and its performance will be affected.
If the cavity between the caravan wall and the refrigerator is sealed so that fumes cannot penetrate the living area it is possible to vent the flue gas directly through the upper grille without using the aluminium flue pipe. For this installation method, it is recommended that the same air vent grille should be used at the top and at the bottom (L200), and that the
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