ELECTROLUX LIMITED,
LUTON, BEDS. LU4 9QQ
Tel: LUTON 53255
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERATOR
MODEL RM12O (BOTTLED GAS AND 12V) IN CARAVANS AND MOBILE HOMES
1., INTRODUCTION
These instructions are important and must be followed closely. Before starting to install the refrigerator, read this leaflet carefully in order
to obtain a thorough understanding of what is required.
When operating, heat is emitted from parts of the cooling unit at the rear and this has to be carried away by air circulating freely over the
back of the refrigerator. To ensure sufficient air circulation for satisfactory operation, it is essential that the clearances called for in this
instruction are not reduced in any way otherwise cooling performance will be impaired and consumption increased. Providing the
refrigerator is installed in accordance with these instructions, it should operate satisfactorily in ambient temperatures up to 32
°
C (90
°
F), with
some measure of cooling in even higher temperatures.
In general, it is recommended that the refrigerator is installed by the caravan manufacturer, the supplier, or another qualified person.
Owners who are competent to carry out the work themselves can do so, but for the sake of safety, they should take particular care in making
the gas connections, checking for leaks, and installing the electrical wiring and fittings. All relevant regulations concerning such installations
must be complied with.
Many caravans are already provided with a recess, usually in the
form of a cupboard which has been specially designed so that it can be
adapted, by removal of its door and shelves, to house a refrigerator.
Some caravan manufacturers have also devised kits of parts to aid
installation of refrigerators in their particular caravans.
A ventilator for fitting above the door as shown in fig. 1 is supplied
with the refrigerator. The connection pipe, gas cock, and connectors are
not supplied by Electrolux as the sizes of these may vary to suit particular
installations. The appropriate parts should, however, be readily available
from the refrigerator supplier or an Agent dealing in gas fittings (see note
in item 13).
The refrigerator weighs approximately 18 kg (40 lbs) and the
surface on which it is installed must be capable of carrying this weight,
plus that of the food, satisfactorily.
All surfaces above and adjacent to the flue outlet, and beside
and below the burner housing, should be of, or covered with, metal or
other non-flammable material.
WARNING
Because of the hazards associated with the use of continuously operating
bottled-gas appliances with open-flame burners in difficult-to-ventilate
confined spaces, and other considerations, Electrolux do not recommend
the installation of their bottled-gas refrigerators on boats, and
refrigerators so installed will not be covered by the Company's guarantee.
If however a boat installation is planned, reference should be made to
British Standard Code of Practice 339 Part 3 (1956) and to Guide Lines published by local water authorities such as Thames Conservancy or the
Ship & Boat Builders' National Federation.
2 . VENTILATION
The refrigerator will usually be built into a recess but it can be installed as a free-standing model. Whichever method is used, to enable the
unit to operate efficiently and economically, it is essential that air is allowed to circulate freely over the cooling apparatus at the back to
carry away the heat generated during the cooling process. The minimum free spaces called for under, behind and over the cabinet must
not, therefore, be reduced in any way. The more space provided, particularly behind and over the cabinet, the better the performance you can
expect from the cooling unit.
3. LEVEL
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 3
°
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 shelf is level.
With the caravan on tow, the usual rolling and pitching, or long hill climbs, will not normally affect the operation of the cooling unit, but
when it is stationary a permanent list of more than about 3
°
in any direction may interfere with its operation. (Note: 3
°
corresponds to
about 50 mm at the end of a metre-long plumb line, or 1
1
/2"
at the end of a 30" plumb line). If the list does not exceed 8
°
, cooling is
usually resumed when the refrigerator returns to the upright position, but if it exceeds 8
°
, the burner should be extinguished or the
electricity supply switched off soon after the list begins otherwise the cooling unit may become damaged due to overheating.
4 . CHANGING DOOR FROM RIGHT TO LEFT HAND OPENING
The refrigerator is manufactured with the door hinged on the right hand side, however, it can be changed to left hand opening if required.
Place the refrigerator on its back (taking care not to damage the burner assembly), pull off the gas thermostat knob, then remove the
lower ventilator by taking out the two screws from each end. Note that the flint lighter will become disengaged.
Transfer the hinge arms and door retainer to the opposite sides. Refit the ventilator, remembering to re-engage the flint lighter, and push
the thermostat knob onto the thermostat spindle so that the flat on the spindle is adjacent to the flat near the centre of the recess in the
knob. Stand the refrigerator on its feet and open the door.
Unscrew the door retaining magnet with its holder from the front of the cabinet lining, prise out the plug sealing the corresponding
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