Thetford DC558 - Manuel (Page 3)

Installation Manual 3
Certification and Code Requirements
This refrigerator is certified by CSA International as meeting the latest edition of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.63-93-UL250 standards for
installation in mobile homes or recreational vehicles.
The refrigerator must be installed in accordance with this “Installation Manual” in order for the Norcold
limited warranty to be in effect. In addition, the installation must conform to the following, as applicable:
In the United States and Canada:
- A manufactured home (mobile home) installation must conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 [formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile
Home Construction and Safety, Title 24 (part 280).
- If an external power source is utilized, the appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, the National Electrical code, and ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.2.
Parts 1 and 2.
Ventilation Requirements
- The refrigerator cooling system is under pressure. Do not try to repair or to recharge a defective cooling system.
The cooling system contents can cause severe skin and eye burns. Do not bend, drop, weld, move, drill, puncture,
or hit the cooling system.
- The rear of the refrigerator has sharp edges and corners. To prevent cuts or abrasions when working on the
refrigerator, be careful and wear cut resistant gloves.
- Do not touch the evaporator or other metal parts inside the refrigerator cabinet with wet hands because they can
freeze to the refrigerator.
CAUTION
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The agency approval allows the refrigerator to have zero (0) inch minimum clearance at the sides, top, and bottom. While there are no
maximum clearances specified for certification, the following minimum clearances are necessary for correct refrigerator performance:
Bottom 0 inch min.
Each Side 0 inch min
Top 0 inch min.
Rear 1.5 inch min.