This manual must be read and understood before installation, adjustment, service, or maintenance
is performed. This unit must be installed by a qualified service technician. Modification of this product
can be extremely hazardous and
could result in personal injury or
property damage.
Important: These Instructions
must stay with unit.
Owner read carefully.
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Lire et comprendre ce manuel avant de
procéder à l'installation, à des réglages,
de l'entretien ou des réparations.
L'installation de cet appareil doit être
effectuée par un réparateur qualifié.
Toute modification de cet appareil peut
être extrêmement dangereuse et
entraîner des blessures ou dommages
matériels.
This manual has safety information and instructions
to help users eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
!
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this
symbol in this manual, be alert to the potential for
personal injury .
Follow recommended precautions and safe operating instructions.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
A signal word , WARNING OR CAUTION is used
with the safety-alert symbol. They give the level of
risk for potential injury .
WARNING
!
ous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury .
CAUTION
!
ous situation which, if not avoided may result in
minor or moderate injury .
CAUTION
symbol indicates, a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in property
damage.
Read and follow all safety information and instructions.
indicates a potentially hazard-
indicates a potentially hazard-
used without the safety alert
GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Product features or specifications as described or illus-
trated are subject to change without notice.
B. This Air Conditioner Is Designed For:
1. Installation on a recreational vehicle during the time
the vehicle is manufactured.
2. Mounting on the roof of a recreational vehicle.
3. Roof construction with rafters/joists on minimum of
16 inch centers.
4. Minimum of 2.00 inches and maximum of 4.00
inches distance between roof to ceiling of recreational vehicle. Alternate installation methods will
allow forroofs more than 4.00 inches thick.
C. The ability of the air conditioner to maintain the desired
inside temperature depends on the heat gain of the RV.
Some preventative measures taken by the occupants of
the RV can reduce the heat gain and improve the
performance of the air conditioner. During extremely
high outdoor temperatures, the heat gain of the vehicle
may be reduced by:
1. Parking the RV in a shaded area
2. Using window shades (blinds and/or curtains)
3. Keeping windows and doors shut or minimizing
usage
4. Avoiding the use of heat producing appliances
Operation on High Fan/Cooling mode will give optimum or
maximum efficiency in high humidity or high outside temperatures.
Starting the air conditioner early in the morning and giving it
a "head start" on the expected high outdoor ambient will
greatly improve its ability to maintain the desired indoor
temperature.
For a more permanent solution to high heat gain, accessories like A&E outdoor patio and window awnings will reduce
heat gain by removing the direct sun. They also add a nice
area to enjoy company during the cool of the evening.
D. Condensation
Note: The manufacturer of this air conditioner will not be
responsible for damage caused by condensed moisture on
ceilings or other surfaces. Air contains moisture and this
moisture tends to condense on cold surfaces. When air
enters the RV, condensed moisture may appear on the
ceiling, windows, metal parts, etc. The air conditioner removes this moisture from the air during normal operation.
Keeping doors and windows closed when this air conditioner
is in operation will minimize condensed moisture on cold
surfaces.
MODEL NUMBER620525.421620525.326630516.326630515.421630515.326
Nominal Capacity (BTU/HR) *13,50013,50015,00013,50013,500
Electrical Rating 115 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 PH.
Compressor Rated Load Amps11.512.412.012.012.4
Fan Motor Rated Load Amps3.13.13.33.13.1
Compressor Locked Rotor Amps50.060.064.050.060.0
Fan Motor Locked Rotor Amps8.88.88.58.88.8
SCFM - High Speed Max./Min. 335/250380/250 335/250
Refrigerant (R22) oz.1715.521.519.524.5
Minimum Wire Size **12 AWG Copper up to 24 ft.
AC Circuit Protection20 Amp Time Delay Fuse or
(User Supplied)HACR Circuit Breaker
DC Circuit Protection Installation must comply with all National,
(User Supplied) State, Province and/or Local Electrical Codes
Installed Weight (Pounds)102102104102102
Minimum Generator 1 UNIT3.5 KW
Size *** 2 UNITS5.0 KW
*Maximum unit performance achieved at full rated voltage.
**For lengths over 24 ft., consult the National Electrical Code.
***Dometic Corporation gives general guidelines for generator requirements. These guidelines come from experiences people have
had in actual applications. When sizing the generator, the total power usage of your recreational vehicle must be considered. Also
keep in mind generators lose power at high altitudes and from lack of maintenance.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A. Precautions
Improper installation may damage equipment/
could endanger life, cause serious injury and/
or property damage.
1. Read Installation and Operating Instructions carefully before attempting to start your air conditioner
installation.
2. Dometic Corporation will not be liable for any damages or injury incurred due to failure in following
these instructions.
3. Installation must comply with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA-70 and CSA Standard C22.1
(latest edition and any State or Local Codes or
regulations.
4. DO NOT add any devices or accessories to this air
conditioner except those specifically authorized by
Dometic.
5. This equipment must be serviced by qualified personnel and some states require these people to be
licensed.
B. Choosing Proper Location For The Air
Conditioner
This air conditioner is specifically designed for installation on
the roof of a recreational vehicle (RV). When determining your
cooling requirements, the following should be considered:
•Size of RV;
•Window area (increases heat gain);
•Amount of insulation in walls and roof;
•Geographical location where the RV will be used;
•Personal comfort level required.
1. Normal Location-The air conditioner is designed to
fit over an existing roof vent opening. When the vent
is removed, it normally creates a 14-1/4" X 14-1/4"
(±1/8") opening.
FIG. 1
Roof Vent
Opening
2. Other Locations-When no roof vent is available or
another location is desired, the following is recommended:
a. For one unit installation: The air conditioner
should be mounted slightly forward of center
(front to back) and centered from side to side.
b. For two unit installations: Install one Air Condi-
tioner 1/3 and one Air Conditioner 2/3’s from
front of RV and centered from side to side.
FIG. 2
1/2 L
L
2/3 L
L
1/3 L
It is preferred that the air conditioner be installed in a relatively
flat and level roof section measured with the RV parked on
a level surface.
Note: A 8° slant to either side, or front to back, is acceptable
for 620515, 620525, 620526, 630515 and 630516 series.
3. After Location Has Been Selected:
a. Check for obstructions in the area where air
conditioner will be installed. See FIG. 3 & 4.
b. The roof must be designed to support 130
poundswhen the RV is in motion. Normally a
200 lb. static load design will meet this requirement.
FIG. 4
4-1/8”
(±1/8”) OPENING
KEEP THESE AREAS
FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS
2 7/8
4
4"
7-1/8”
14-1/4" x 14-1/4”
7-1/8”
2 7/8
21-3/8”
Center Line
of Unit
4
4"
REAR
OF
UNIT
12"
+
-
1/8
CAUTION
It is the responsibility of the installer of this
air conditioner system to ensure structural
integrity of the RV roof. Never create a low
spot on the roof where water will collect. Water standing around the air conditioner may
leak into the interior causing damage to the
product and the RV.
c. Check inside the RV for air box obstructions
(i.e. door openings, room dividers, curtains,
ceiling fixtures, etc.) See FIG. 3 & 4.
FIG. 3
9-1/2"
9-1/2"
28-3/4"
28-3/4"
20"
39"
39"
2-1/2"
22"
C. Roof Preparation
1. Opening Requirements - Before preparing the ceiling opening, the type of system options must be
decided upon. If a remote sensor is to be used,
provision must be made for it. If the load shed option
is to be used, wires must be run from the load shed
control to the Dometic A/C. If a furnace is to be
connected, wires must be run from the furnace to the
Dometic A/C. Read all of the following instructions
before beginning the installation.
If a roof vent opening will not be used a 14-1/4" x 141/4" (±1/8") opening must be cut through the roof and
ceiling of the RV. This opening must be located
between the roof reinforcing members.
There may be electrical wiring between the
roof and the ceiling. Disconnect 115 volt AC
power cord and the positive (+) 12 volt DC terminal at the supply battery. Failure to follow
this instruction may create a shock hazard
causing death or severe personal injury.
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The 14-1/4" x 14-1/4" (±1/8") opening is part of the
return air system of the Air Conditioner and must be
finished in accordance with NFPA Standard 501C
Section 2.7.2.
2. Roof Vent Removal
a. Unscrew and remove the roof vent.
b. Remove all caulking compound around open-
ing.
FIG. 5
c. Seal all screw holes and seams where the roof
gasket is located. Use a good grade of all
weather sealant.
d. If the opening exceeds 14-3/8" x 14-3/8", it will
be necessary to install spacers.
e. If the opening is less than 14-1/8" x 14-1/8", it
must be enlarged.
3. New Opening-(Installation Other Than Vent Opening)
a. Mark a 14-1/4" x 14-1/4" (±1/8") square on the
roof and carefully cut the opening.
b. Using the roof opening as a guide, cut the
matching hole in the ceiling.
d. The opening created must be framed to provide
adequate support and prevent air from being
drawn from the roof cavity. Lumber 3/4" or more
in thickness must be used. Remember to provide an entrance hole for power supplies, furnace wiring, 4-conductor control cable, remote
sensor and load shed (Energy Management
System) options as desired.
FIG. 6
Do Not Cut Roof
Structure Or
Rafters
Leave Access for Power
Supply Wiring
Good-Rafters
Supported By
Cross Beams
3/4" Min.
Frame Opening So It
Won't Collapse When
Bolting Down
It is the responsibility of the installer of this
air conditioner system to ensure structural
integrity of the RV roof. Never create a low
spot on the roof where water will collect. Water standing around the air conditioner may
leak into the interior causing damage to the
product and the RV.
D. Wiring Requirements
1. Route a copper 12 AWG, with ground, 115 VAC
supply line from the fuse or circuit breaker box to the
roof opening.
a. This supply line must be located in the front
portion of the 14-1/4" x 14-1/4" (±1/8") opening.
b. The power MUST be on a separate 20 amp time
delay fuse or HACR circuit breaker.
c. Make sure that at least 15" of supply wire
extends into the roof opening. This ensures
easy connection at the junction box.
d. Wiring must comply with all National, State and
Local Wiring Codes.
e. Use a steel sleeve and a grommet or equivalent
methods to protect the wire where it passes
into the opening.
2. Route a dedicated 12 VDC supply line (18-22 AWG)
from the RV's converter or battery to the roof
opening.
a. This supply line must be located in the front
portion of the 14-1/4" x 14-1/4" (±1/8") opening.
b. Make sure that at least 15" of supply wire
extends into the roof opening.
c. In a multiple zone installation, this wiring
is required in only one of the 14-1/4" x 141/4" (±1/8") openings.
3. If a Remote Temperature Sensor is used, the
connector end must be routed to the roof opening of
the system which it will control. Make sure that at
least 15" of the sensor cable extends into the roof
opening. Refer to the Remote Sensor Instructions
for details of the installation.
4. If a furnace is to be controlled by the system, the two
furnace thermostat leads must be routed to the roof
opening of the air conditioner that will control it.
Make sure that at least 15" of the furnace thermostat wires extend into the roof opening.
5. If an Energy Management System (load shed feature) is to be used with the control, two wires must
be routed to the roof opening of the zone to be
managed. The signal required for this function is
normally open relay contact. When the EMS calls
for the compressor to shut off, the relay contacts
should close. Make sure at least 15" of the EMS
wires extend into the roof opening.
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6. Route a 4-conductor control cable from the Comfort
Insert Screwdriver
under Tab
Insert Screwdriver
under
Tab
M
ODE
MODE
FAN
UP
DOWN
OFFONOFF
ON
ZONE
TE
M
P
TEMP
Control Center™ mounting position into the
14-1/4" x 14-1/4" (±1/8") roof opening. Make sure
that at least 15" of the wire extends into the roof
opening and 6" extend from the wall at the mounting
position of the Comfort Control Center™. See
Section E-2.
7. In the event that other Air Conditioners are installed
(additional zones) an additional 4-conductor control
cable must be routed to the other Air Conditioners.
Make sure that at least 15" of the wire extends into
the roof opening. See FIG. 21.
8. If an automatic generator start kit (AGS) will be
installed, a 4-conducter control cable must be
routed from the last air conditioner to location of
AGS kit. Follow AGS kit instructions for installation.
E. Dometic Comfort Control Center™ & Cable
Installation
1. Location
a. If the system is to be used WITHOUT a Re-
mote Temperature Sensor, the proper location of the Comfort Control Center™ is very
important to ensure that it will provide a comfortable RV temperature. Observe the following
rules when selecting a location:
•Locate the Comfort Control Center™ 54"
above the floor.
•Install the Comfort Control Center™ on a
partition, not on an outside wall.
•NEVER expose it to direct heat from lamps,
sun or other heat producing items.
•Avoid locations close to doors that lead
outside, windows or adjoining outside walls.
•Avoid locations close to supply registers
and the air from them.
b. If the system is to be used WITH a Remote
Temperature Sensor in ALL zones, the Comfort Control CenterTM may be mounted any-
where that is convenient in the coach. Try to
avoid hard to reach and hard to see areas.
•Refer to the instructions provided with the
Remote Temperature Sensor for details
of installation.
c.A 3/8" diameter hole will be needed to route the
cable through the wall. See Section D-3.
2. Control Cable Installation
A 4-conductor control cable must be routed from the roof
opening to the Comfort Control CenterTM.
a. Choose the shortest, most direct route from the
14-1/4" x 14-1/4" (±1/8") opening to the Com-
fort Control Center
6" of cable extending through the wall. See
Section D-6.
TM
location selected. Leave
b. The control cable that should be used is a flat,
If bolts are left loose there may not be an adequate roof seal or if over tightened, damage
may occur to the air conditioner base or ceiling template. Tighten to torque specifications
listed in this manual.
H. Wiring Of System
Reach up into the return air opening and pull the remaining
wires down. See FIG. 13.
1. Connection Of Low Voltage Wires
Disconnect the positive (+) 12 volt DC terminal at the supply battery. Damage to equipment could occur if the 12 volt DC is not shut
off.
a. Route Remote Temperature Sensor cable, if
applicable, and attach it to the connector that
matches its color protruding from the return air
opening.
and black wires protruding from the return air
opening. (In multiple zone installations, this
needs to be doneat only one zone.) Connect
+12 VDC to the red wire; –12 VDC to the black
wire.
c. Connect the previously run furnace thermostat
wires (if applicable) to the blue wires protruding
from the return air opening. The polarity of these
connections does not matter.
d. Connect the previously run Energy Manage-
ment System wires (if applicable) to the yellow
wires protruding from the return air opening. The
polarity of these connections does not matter.
e. Terminate the 4-conductor control cable(s) pro-
truding into the 14-1/4" x 14-1/4" (±1/8") roof
opening. The cable(s) must be terminated with
a telephone RJ-11 connector. Refer to the crimp
tool manufacturer for crimping instructions.
Important: RJ-11 connectors must be installed as
shown in FIG. 7A & 7C.
f.Plug the control cable(s) into the telephone
jack(s) protruding from the return air opening. (It
does not matter which one.)
2. Connection Of 115 Volt Power Supply
FIG. 17
Junction Box
Junction
Box Cover
Ceiling
Template
Air Conditioner
Mounting bolts
Discharge Air
Duct
14-1/4" x 14-1/4" (±1/8")
Opening
I .Air Box Installation
1. Remove the two filter-grilles from the air box.
2. Slide the air box over the ceiling template.
3. Install the four (4) sharp pointed screws through the
air box legs and into the pre-punched holes in ceiling
template.
Note: There are four optional mounting holes on the outer
edge of the return air opening for which no screws are
provided. These are only required where an uneven ceiling
does not allow proper fitting of the air box.
4. Install the filter-grilles by pushing them into place.
See FIG. 18.
FIG. 18
CEILING TEMPLATE
ELING TEMPLATE
AIR BOX
AIR BOX
Disconnect 1 15 volt AC. Failure to follow these
instructions could create a shock hazard
causing death or severe personal injury.
a. Route power supply line through Romex con-
nector and into junction box on side away from
the ceiling template. Tighten connector.
J. System Configuration, Reset & Check Out
This product is equipped with a 3-wire
(grounded) system for protection against
shock hazard. Make sure that the prduct is
wired into a properly grounded 115 volt AC
circuit and the polarity is correct. Failure to do
so could result in death, personal injury or
damage to the equipment.
b. Connect white to white; black to black; and
green to green or bare copper wire using appropriate sized twist connectors.
c. Tape the twist wire connectors to the supply
wire to assure they don't vibrate off.
d. Push the wires into the box.
e. Install the cover onto the junction box.
Now that the system is installed, it is necessary to check all
operations and then configure the electronics. Refer to the
operating manual for a description of the air conditioner
operation.
1. Electronic Control Kit Configuration
Depending on the equipment options installed by the
recreational vehicle manufacturer, the appropriate dip
switches will need to be switched to the "ON" position.
See FIG. 19. Placing the switch in the "ON" position
selects that option.
Note: Dip switches are in the "OFF" position when shipped
from the factory except for models supplied with the heat strip
factory installed, (620515).For this model , the #1 dip switch
will be in the "ON" position. To gain access to the dip
switches, theshroud must be removed from the unit. Remove
the four mounting screws around the perimeter of the unit.
Next remove the electrical box cover. (The electrical box will
be on the curb side of the RV after installation).
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FIG. 19
DIP
SWITCHES
a. Zone selection - when two or more units are
installed and controlled by one Comfort Con-
trol CenterTM, the second unit becomes Zone
2, the third unit Zone 3 and the fourth unit Zone
4. The appropriate zone dip switch must be set
in each electronic control kit for Zone 2, 3 and 4.
2. System Reset
After setting the dip switches in the electronic
control kit, do a system reset.
a. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position.
b. Simultaneously depress and hold the MODE
an d ZONE push-buttons while turning the ON/
OFF switch to "ON". FF should appear in LCD
display until the mode and zone push-buttons
are released.
c. When a dip switch is turned on after initial
configuration, a system reset will need to be
done before the Comfort Control Center™ will
recognize the updated selection.
3. System Checkout
We recommend that power be supplied to the air
conditioner and check for proper operation. Verify
that all features of the installed system work. See
Comfort Control Center™ Operating Instructions.
Check fan speeds, cooling mode, heat pump mode,
furnace (if connected) and heat strip. If the features
do not work, check all wiring and confirm that the
correct options have been selected on the Electronic Control Board.
b. Heat strip selection - For units with a heat strip
installed at the factory (Model 620515), the #1
dip switch will be in the "ON" position. All other
models will have the dip switches in the "OFF"
position.
c. Furnace selection - when a furnace has been
connected to a zone, place the furnace dip
switch "ON" for that zone.
d. Differential - differential is the temperature differ-
ence between the "ON/OFF" cycle of the thermostat. The normal differential is preset in the
circuit board with the dip switch set to the "OFF"
position. In some situations, it may be necessary to decrease the Differential. The location of
the thermostat may create a condition where
the normal Differential will not maintain your
comfort zone. If this occurs, the Differential can
be shortened by placing the Differential dip
switch to the "ON" position.
Note: Setting the Differential dip switch should only be
required when installation conditions are less than desirable
and is not covered under the limited warranty.
e. Stage selection - stage is not used on these
units. Leave in the "OFF" position.
f.Gen start selection - leave in the "OFF" position.
g. Replace the unit electrical box cover.
h. Replace the shroud.
i.Repeat this procedure for each additional zone.