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Installation
All Furrion product referenced in this manual is to be installed
in accordance with local and national codes, including the
latest editions of the following standards:
USA:
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NFPA 1192
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NFPA 70
Canada:
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C22.1
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CSA Z240
What’s in the Box
1. Set the unit upright.
NOTE:
The refrigerator may have been laid on its back for
transportation and delivery. This is acceptable, but must
be stood up-right vertically for at least 4 hours before
running the compressor to settle the compressor oil.
2. Unpack the unit, discard the packaging material
appropriately.
3. Confirm everything is in the box. If anything is damaged or
missing, contact your dealer.
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Refrigerator x 1
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Instruction Manual x 1
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Warranty Leaflet x 1
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Refrigerator Door Lock Cover x 1
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Storage Lock x 1
Site Preparation
Removing the Existing Refrigerator (if
applicable)
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
Gas leaks may occur in your system and result in a
dangerous situation. Always perform a leak test for
possible leaks according to the manufacturer’s instructions
after removing any appliance.
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NEVER leak test when smoking. Never use a flame.
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Do not use any appliance until connection has been leak
tested and does not leak.
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Remove the existing refrigerator (if applicable):
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Unplug the 120V AC power cord from the receptacle
at the rear of the refrigerator enclosure.
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Disconnect the 12V DC leads from the refrigerator and
cap the lead ends.
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Turn off the LP gas supply to the refrigerator.
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Disconnect the LP gas line from the refrigerator. Cap
the line and verify there are no LP gas leaks.
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Remove the screws anchoring the refrigerator to the
enclosure.
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Slide the refrigerator out from the enclosure and
remove it from the RV.
Select Location
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Your new refrigerator must stand on a flat surface which
should support a weight of 330Lbs (150kg). Surface must
be level relative to the coach floor plane.
NOTE:
A slope that is comfortable to live with, and from
normal transportation is acceptable.
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If the appliance is to be placed onto the carpet, support it
with a wooden board. Do not place the appliance directly
on the carpet, as the heat from the compressor may
cause the carpet to fade.
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For best and most efficient operation, the refrigerator
should operate within 50°F ~ 126°F (10°C ~ 52°C). If
installing near large heat sources, such as furnaces,
fireplaces, furnaces, etc. Ensure a thermal barrier, such
as wood paneling isolates the refrigerator space as not to
hinder performance of the appliance.
Refrigerator Cabinet/Enclosure Preparation
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The built-in refrigerator is designed for 0" clearance to the
sides, top. There is an intentional 1/4" clearance between
the back of the unit and cabinet to allow the service wire
to enter the cabinet space. Frame the cabinet to the
dimensions indicated below:
H
D
W
¼” space wire entrance
to the cabinet
1
/
4
"
Model
W
H
D
FCR8DCDTA-*
23½"±1/8"
527/8"±1/8"
24"±1/8"
FCR10DCDTA-*
23½"±1/8"
597/8"±1/8"
24"±1/8"
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Squareness of the cabinet/enclosure needs to be within
the "W" & "H" dimensions described in two places on
either end. The diagonal measurement should be within
3/8" from each other.
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The base support of the cabinet/enclosure must be
prepared with a 0 degree slope. If the existing cabinet/
enclosure has a base with a slope, shimming is required to
level and support the refrigerator.
NOTE:
Cabinet/enclosures of absorption style fridges
may be built with a 3 degree slope towards the rear. The
