Installing a refrigerator in your caravan or motorhome

Why have an approved facility?

Avoid

• Poor refrigerator performance
• Cold currents entering the living space
• Rain through the winds
• Smoke problems

THE RECREATION:

1. The refrigerator should stand on its feet (including the bottom hinge) and be firmly secured in a sturdy casing.
2. Removal for maintenance should be easy.
3. Leave a minimum space of 10 to 20 mm behind the refrigerator.
4. The refrigerator door must be able to open freely a minimum of 105 ° without obstruction to allow removal of interior accessories.

VENTILATION: ESSENTIAL FOR THE GOOD PERFORMANCE OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR

1. For the refrigerator to function properly, each vent must have an effective free area of ​​at least 240 cm². For models that exceed 60 liters capacity, the effective free area must be at least 300 cm². The Dometic (formerly Electrolux) ventilation system type LS100, LS200 more than meets this requirement. Position the top ventilation grill in relation to the rear of the refrigerator so that the top edge of the grill is at least 55 mm above the top of the refrigerator.
2. Dometic (formerly Electrolux) recommends the use of their LS100 LS200 ventilation system, as this is the only system tested with their Caravan / Camper van range of refrigerators. With other systems, water can enter the vents and saturate the area behind the refrigerator.
3. A 13 cm² area gas exhaust port must be provided under the refrigerator (not under the burner) so that unburned LP gas can escape. If located in a cabinet under the refrigerator, a label should be provided warning the user not to obstruct ventilation.
4. The cooling unit should be sealed from the inside of the caravan or motorhome to the rear of the refrigerator for optimal performance and to prevent cold drafts from entering the living space. Failure to meet these Criteria will allow hot air to accumulate around the refrigerator, heat will re-enter the refrigerator through the insulation, and performance will suffer.
5. The caravan / motorhome door (when fully open) must not obstruct the cooling unit vents or the smoke outlet; Otherwise, the performance of the refrigerator may be affected, especially in high ambient temperatures, and it may take time for the combustion gases to disperse. The average distance between the vents and the door must exceed 25 mm.

THE FLU:

1. Only Dometic (formerly Electrolux) approved fume set should be used.
2. The upper part of the chimney must be secured with the supplied screw to avoid the risk of restriction.
3. Leave a space of 5 mm between the smoke pipe and the combustible material on the wall of the caravan / motorhome to avoid the risk of fire.
4. Leave a minimum space of 10 mm between the end of the flue and the top of the flue to prevent distortion of the flue cover.
5. Fit the perforated flue cover to prevent the entry of dirt and moisture and to prevent accidental explosion of flames.
6. Make sure that the gap between the chimney cover and the inner surface of the chimney cover always exceeds 5mm to avoid the risk of restriction.
7. In the non-integrated flue system, the sealant should only be applied between the outer flue cover and the flue pipe flange plate on the top and side only. It should not be applied behind the flue pipe flange plate.

LP GAS CONNECTION

1. The supply pipe must be made of copper to avoid gas leaks and must be connected to the refrigerator inlet pipe by means of a suitable threaded coupling.
2. An approved junction gas cock should be incorporated into the supply line at a point accessible to the user to allow isolation of the refrigerator.

ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS

Make sure that the cables do not touch the flue pipe or hot parts of the cooling unit.

240 VOLT SUPPLY

1. It must be through a properly grounded 3 amp fused plug and socket or through a 5 amp contact breaker.

12 VOLT SUPPLY

1. To avoid a voltage drop, the cross-sectional area of ​​the connecting cable between the battery / alternator and the refrigerator must be at least:
   • 2.0 mm². Maximum stroke 8.0 meters
   • 2.5 mm². Maximum stroke 10.5 meters
   • 4.0 mm². 17.0 meter maximum stroke
2. A 15 amp fuse should be installed in the positive wire to protect the wire in the event of a fault.

12 VOLT SUPPLY FOR RE-IGNITION

1. Observe the correct polarity.
2. The cross-sectional area of ​​the power cable must be at least 0.5mm².
3. A 1.0 amp fuse should be incorporated in the power cord adjacent to the battery to protect the wiring.

Suggestion for use– The cold air in the refrigerator is heavier than the ambient air and comes out when the door is opened. So don’t leave the door open longer than necessary.

Approved by Dometic (formerly Electrolux) Supplied by O’Briens Camping