Installation Instructions
Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles
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T.B. MBA 02/2009 |
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N 1 |
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Type C40 / 110 |
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822 6114 - 00 |
English |
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Dometic GmbH
In der Steinwiese 16
D-57074 Siegen
www.dometic.com
© Dometic GmbH - 2009 - Subject to change - Printed in Germany
2
Table of Contents |
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1.0 |
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
4 |
1.1 |
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
4 |
1.2 |
Guide to these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
4 |
1.3 |
Copyright protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
4 |
1.4 |
Explanation of symbols used in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
4 |
1.5 |
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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1.6 |
Limitation of liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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1.7 |
Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
5 |
2.0 |
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
6 |
2.1 |
Application according to regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
6 |
2.2 |
User's responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
6 |
2.3 |
Working upon and checking the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
6 |
2.4 |
Operating the refrigerator with gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
6 |
3.0 |
Description of model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
7 |
3.1 |
Model identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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3.2 |
Refrigerator rating plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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3.3 |
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.0 |
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.1 |
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.1.1 |
Side installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.1.2 |
Rear installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.1.3 |
Draught-proof installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.2 |
Ventilation and air extraction of the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.2.1 |
Installation with roof exhaust R500 and lower vetnilation grille LS300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
12 |
4.2.2 |
Installation with lower and upper ventilation grilles LS300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.3 |
Installing the ventilation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.3.1 |
Installation LS300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.3.2 |
Inastallation roof exhaust R500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.3.3 |
Installation L205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.4 |
Exhaust duct system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.5 |
Installation recess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.5.1 |
Recess dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.6 |
Securing the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.7 |
Insert the decor panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.8 |
Gas installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.9 |
Electrical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.9.1 |
Mains connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.9.2 |
Battery connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.9.3 |
Terminal strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.9.4 |
D+ a nd S+ (solar) connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.9.5 |
Wiring diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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General
1.0General
1.1Introduction
On installation of the appliance, the technical and administrative regulations of the country in which the vehicle will first be used must be adhered to. Otherwise the refrigerator must be installed as described in these instructions. In Europe, for example, gas appliances, cable routing, installation of gas cylinders, as well as approval and checking for leaks must comply with EN 1949 for liquid gas systems in vehicles
1.2Guide to these installation instructions
Before you start installing the refrigerator, please read the installation instructions carefully.
These instructions provide you with the necessary guidance for the proper installation of your refrigerator. Observe in particular the safety instructions. Observation of the instructions and handling recommendations is important for dealing with the refrigerator safely and for protecting you from injury and the refrigerator from damage. You must understand what you have read before you carry out a task.
Keep these instructions in a safe place close to the refrigerator so they may be referred to at any time.
1.3Copyright protection
The information, texts and illustrations in these instructions are copyright protected and are subject to industrial property rights.
No part of these instructions may be reproduced, copied or utilised in any other way without written authorisation by Dometic GmbH, Siegen.
1.4Explanation of symbols used in this manual
Warning notices
Warning notices are identified by symbols. A supplementary text gives you an explanation of the degree of danger.
Observe these warning notices rigorously. You will thus protect yourself and other people from injury, and the appliance from damage.
DANGER!
DANGER indicates an imminent hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury
CAUTION!
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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CAUTION!
CAUTION (used without the safety alert symbol) indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the appliance.
Information
INFORMATION gives you supplementary and useful guidance when dealing with your refrigerator.
Environmental Tips
ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS gives you useful guidance for saving energy and disposal of the appliance.
1.5Warranty
Warranty arrangements are in accordance with EC Directive 44/1999/CE and the normal conditions applicable for the country concerned. For warranty or other maintenance, please contact our customer services department. Any damage due to improper use is not covered by the warranty. The warranty does not cover any modifications to the appliance or the use of non-original Dometic parts. The warranty does not apply if the installation and operating instructions are not adhered to and no liability shall be entertained.
1.6Limitation of liability
All information and guidance in these operating instructions were prepared after taking into consideration the applicable standards and regulations as well as the current state of the art. Dometic reserves the right to make changes at any time which are deemed to be in the interest of improving the product and safety.
Dometic will assume no liability for damage in the case of :
non-observation of the operating instructions
application not in accordance with the regulations or provisions
use of non-original spare parts
modifications and interferences to the appliance
effect of environmental influences, such as
-temperature fluctuations
-humidity
1.7Declaration of Conformity
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Safety instructions
2.0Safety instructions
2.1Application according to
regulations
This refrigerator is designed for installation in recreation vehicles such as caravans or motorhomes. The appliance has been typeapproval tested for this application in accordance with the EC Gas Directive.
The refrigerator is to be used solely for storing foodstuffs.
CAUTION!
The refrigerator must not be exposed to rain.
2.2User's responsibility
Anyone operating the refrigerator must be familiar with the safe handling and understand the advice in these operating instructions.
2.3Working upon and checking the refrigerator
WARNUNG!
Work on gas equipment, exhaust system and electrical facilities must be carried out by authorised personnel only. Substantial damage to property and/or injury to persons can arise through unprofessional procedures.
DANGER!
Never use an unshielded flame to check gas bearing parts and pipes for leakage!
There is a danger of fire or explosion..
WARNING!
Never open the absorber cooling unit! It is under high pressure.
There is a danger of injury!
2.4Operating the refrigerator with gas
It is imperative that the operating pressure corresponds to the data specified on the rating plate of the appliance. Compare the operating pressure of the rating plate with the data specified on the pressure reducing valve of the liquid gas cylinder.
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Description of model
3.0 Description of model
3.1Model identification
Example :
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Model range |
Double Door Refrigerator
Refrigerator Mobile /
Mobile Absorption
Refrigerator
1 = manual energy selection, automatic ignition (MES)
5 = automatic and manual energy selection, automatic ignition (AES)
3.2Refrigerator rating plate
The rating plate is to be found on the inside of the refrigerator. It contains all important details of the refrigerator. You can read off from this the model identification, the product number and the serial number. You will need these details whenever you contact the customer service centre or when ordering spare parts.
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1Model number
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3Serial number
4Electrical rating details
5Gas pressure
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Description of model
3.3Technical data
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freezer compartment |
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RMD 8501 |
1245x525x567 |
160 lit. |
30 lit. |
190 W / 170 W ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g |
40 kg |
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RMD 8505 |
1245x525x567 |
160 lit. |
30 lit. |
190 W / 170 W ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g |
40 kg |
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RMD 8551 |
1245x525x622 |
190 lit. |
35 lit. |
190 W / 170 W ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g |
41,5 kg |
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RMD 8555 |
1245x525x622 |
190 lit. |
35 lit. |
190 W / 170 W ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g |
41,5 kg |
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Subject to technical changes.
*Average consumption measured at an average ambient temperature of 25°C in pursuance of ISO Standard.
Dometic refrigerators are equipped for a connection pressure of 30 mbar. For connection to a 50 mbar gas system, use Truma VDR 50/30 medium pressure controller.
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