Dometic B3000 Plus Operation, Maintenance And Installation Manual

Operation, maintenance and installation manual

B3000 PLUS

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They all have been specially conceived for your vehicle, matching totally the requirements of
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Warranty Validity

‘The product is warranted in accordance with the enforced Law and regulations implementing the Directive
1999/44/EC.

The Manufacturer s warranty does not extend to Product failures, defects or damage arising from and/or attribu­table to a wrong installation.
The Consumer is entitled to let the Product be installed by an authorised dealer, not bound by Dometic.

©DOMETIC - 2009 All rights reserved - Printed in Italy

No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied or transmitted in any
form or by any means without prior written permission from DOMETIC.
Figures, descriptions, references and technical data in this manual are given
as mere example and are not binding.
In pursuing a policy of continual product and safety improvement, DOMETIC
reserves the right to make changes at any time without undertaking to give
prior notice or to update this manual every time.

Keep this document for future reference.

Regulations for environmental safety and correct disposal

All organisations must apply a set of procedures to identify, evaluate and control the infl uence that their activities (manufacturing, products, services,
etc.) have on the environment.

The procedures to be followed to identify signifi cant environmental impact must take the following factors into account:

- use of raw materials and natural resources

- atmospheric emissions

- discharge of liquids

- waste management and recycling

- contamination of the soil

In order to minimise environmental impact, the manufacturer provides a series of indications here below that should be taken into account by all those
who, for whatever reason, interact with the appliance during its working life.

- all packing components must be disposed of (preferably recycled) in compliance with statutory legislation in the country in which disposal
takes place

- all product components must be disposed of (preferably recycled) in compliance with statutory legislation in the country in which disposal
takes place

- for correct disposal, the appliance must be consigned to an authorised waste disposal company to ensure that all recyclable components
are reused and the remaining materials are processed properly

- during installation ensure the room has adequate ventilation to prevent the build-up of stale air that might be harmful to the health of the
operators

- during operation and maintenance ensure that any waste pollutant products

(oil, grease, etc.) are disposed of correctly

- keep noise levels down to reduce noise pollution

For more information on correct dismantling of our products please refer to the recycling handbooks at www.dometic.com/ambiente.........

1 General informations

1.1. Scope of the manual.............................................4

1.2. Manufacturer and air conditioner data plate......4

1.3. Description of the air conditioner..........................4

1.4. How to use the air conditioner....................................6

1.5. Description of the controls................................... 7

1.6. Technical data................................................ 11

1.7. Ordinary maintenance....................................12

2 Installation instructions

2.1. Packaging, unpacking and handling..............13

2.2. Preparing the roof opening........................14

2.3. Mounting the air conditioner...........................17

2.4. Electric connection......................................19

3 Troubleshooting, maintenance, recycling

3.1. Troubles, causes, solutions..............................20

3.2. Extraordinary maintenance..............................20

Spare part list .............................................21

WIRING DIAGRAM .............................................23

Index

Operation, Maintenance and
Installation manual

Air conditioner

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1.1. Scope of the manual

This manual has been made by the Manufacturer and it shall be regarded

as part of the air conditioner.

The information it contains, when complied with, ensures a correct and

effi cient use of the air conditioner.

The fi rst part of this manual is for users

, the second one for qualifi ed

technicians facing the installation of the air conditioner.

To draw the readers attention to special parts of the text, the following

symbols have been used:

This operation may result in dangers
Useful advice
Environment safety related information

1.2. Manufacturer and air conditioner data plate

1.3. Description of the air conditioner

This air conditioner has been designed and manufactured to be installed

onto vehicles (i.e. camping-cars, caravans, motorhomes) to improve the

temperature conditions. It supplies fresh and dehumidifi ed air in summer

and warm air in winter without, in any case, replacing the heating system

of the vehicle. In both cases, temperature is set by the user.

Fresh air - Running

The system is inclusive of: compressor ( a ), condenser ( b ), evapora-

tor ( d ) and refrigerant gas under pressure. According to the physical

state of the refrigerant gas -i.e. liquid or gaseous, it heats or cools the

components where it passes through.

Fan ( c ) forces the internal air through the cooled evaporator from where

it comes out cooled down and dehumidifi ed.

This action, protracted over the time, reduces the temperature into

the vehicle.

Hot air – Description of operation

The refrigerant gas cycle can be inverted by a solenoid valve (f). The

heat accumulated by the refrigerant gas is dispersed by the internal

heat exchanger which uses the fan (c) to deliver the heat into the

passenger compartment. Over time, this increases the temperature

inside the vehicle.

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Manufacturer

Conformity marking

Model/Serial number

Year of manufacture

Technical data

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Compressor (a)

Condenser (b)

Evaporator (d)

Solenoid valve (f)

condensate draining

Fan (c)

Air drawn in from outside

Air drawn in from outside

warm air
discharged

conditioned air

drawn inside

the vehicle

Air drawn in from outside

warm air
discharged

air recirculated

inside the vehicle

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1.4. How to use the air conditioner

The air conditioner performance can be improved by taking some

simple measures.

Improve the thermal insulation of the vehicle by closing any opening
and by covering any glassed surfaces with refl ecting curtains.
Avoid opening doors and windows unnecessarily.
Select the most suitable temperature and speed.

Properly direct the air fl aps.
To prevent troubles and minimise risks for people, take the following
precautions:

Do not obstruct the air inlets and outlets with cloths, paper or other

objects;

Do not introduce your hands or other objects into the openings;

Do not spray the air conditioner with water;

Keep fl ammable substances away from the air conditioner.

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Adjusting the air direction

Position the air diffusing fl aps to direct the air to the desired position. In order to balance the airfl ow it’s necessary to rotate the center knob in
anticlockwise, to choose the wished position and then rotate clockwise.

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1.5.Description of the controls

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Clock Display

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Down (-)

Reset Button

Room
Temperature

Operation Mode
Display Window

Fan Speed Display

F°/C°

Low Battery

Light

Fan
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ON/OFF

Set Point

I Feel

Sleep

Timer

Timer

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I Feel

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TIMER

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Press the ON/OFF button to start the airconditioner.
When it’s OFF all the symbols are OFF, except the
clock and you can use the ROOM and the LIGHT
buttons.

F°/C°

F°/C°

Choose the temperature measurement unit between
Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
If temperature is displayed this function is enabled.

LIGHT

LIGHT

LIGHT**

Pressing the light key the light on the airconditioner dif­fuser is switched on (if equipped) .The light button works
also when the remote control is off.

ROOM

ROOM

Pressing this button the room symbol is displayed and
the local temperature is displayed instead the set point.
Pressing the Room button an other time the Room
symbol disappear and the set point temperature is
displayed instead the local one.
This button works also when the remote control is off.

CLOCK

CLOCK

Pressing the “CLOCK” button for a time longer than 2
seconds, it is possible to modify the “TIME SETTING”,
managing the UP (+) button or the DOWN (-). Press
the “SET” button to confirm the modifications. After 15
seconds the new set is confirmed in any cases.

SET

SET

This button has two functions:

1) To confirm the TIME SETTING

2) To resend the actual operating setting

TIMER

TIMER

Press this button to set the time of automatic startup
and/or shutdown.

SLEEP

SLEEP

Press this button to activate the SLEEP function. The
set point is adjusted automatically to increase comfort
when sleeping.

I FEEL

I FEEL

Every 10 minutes the operating set point is adjusted to
the temperature detected by the remote control.

The RESET button erases all the configuration parameters to default.

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Available Fan speeds (Cool/Heat*/Fan Mode)

MODE

Press the MODE button.

Set to “AUTO”

+

-

Choose the Set Point

(16°C - 31°C)

In this mode the fan button is disabled.
You can use the LIGHT** and ROOM button.

MODE

Press the MODE button.

Set to “COOL” or “HEAT”*

+

-

Choose the Set Point

(16°C - 31°C)

Choose the Fan Speed

You can use the LIGHT** and ROOM

MODE

Press the MODE button.

Set to “FAN”

Choose the Fan Speed

You can use the LIGHT** and ROOM button.

Low battery

The low battery symbol will
appear in the display window
when the low battery condition
exists.
In this case after each
command, the “low voltage
symbol” flickers for 2 seconds.
In these 2 seconds the remote
control is not able to send other
commands.

BATTERYCOMPARTMENT
ON BACK SIDE OF REMOTE
CONTROL

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Replace the batteries
2x1.5V AAA

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Note: Every time the timer button is pressed, the display fl ashes for 15 seconds while waiting for the settings
to be modifi ed. Remember to set the clock to the correct time before using this function.

Setting the “ON” timer (automatic startup)

1) Press the TIMER button and the ON clock will start to fl ash.

2) Set the time required using the + and - buttons

3) Point the remote control at the receiver and press the “SET” button to confi rm

Setting the “OFF” timer (automatic shutdown)

1) Press the TIMER button twice and the OFF clock will start to fl ash.

2) Set the time required using the + and - buttons

3) Point the remote control at the receiver and press the “SET” button to confi rm

Setting the “ON” & “OFF” timer (Automatic on/off)

1) Press the TIMER button three times and the ON clock will start to fl ash while the OFF clock is visible.

2) Set the required ON time using the + and - buttons

3) Press the TIMER button and set the required OFF time using the + and - buttons

4) Point the remote control at the receiver and press the “SET” button to confi rm

SLEEP

1) Select the required temperature.

2) Press the SLEEP button
Note: The SLEEP function lowers the set temperature by 1° after one hour and by 2° after
two hours.

I FEEL

1) Press the I FEEL button to enable the function.

2) Position the remote control so that it is possible to send signals to the receiver.

3) The operating temperature is adjusted to the temperature detected by the remote control.
Note: The remote control must not be in an area that is much warmer or much cooler than
the normal room temperature (e.g.: exposed to direct sunlight or to the cold air coming from
the diffuser.)

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LED

1.5.Description of the led state on the airdiffuser

LED State Description

Off Airconditioner off

Orange

Airconditioner on StandBy (switch ON - aiconditioner is waiting for
a command)

Green Airconditioner is running

Red (fi xed)

Anomaly - 230V power supply missing (12V
is present)

Red (1 fl ick) Anomaly - Malfunctioning of the E1 temperature probe (internal)

Red (2 fl icks) Anomaly - Malfunctioning of the E2 temperature probe (external)

Red (3 fl icks) Anomaly - Malfunctioning of the E3 temperature probe (external)

Flashing green Defrost / Start heat pump

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1.6. Technical data

Description Unit

Model

B3000 plus

Refrigerant gas (type/quantity) see date template

Nominal capacity KW

3,2

Cooling-Heating consumption W

1200-1350

Heating capacity KW

3,3

Electrical rating V-Hz

230-50

Protection degree IP

X4

Conditioned air volume m3/h

380

Max internal volume of the vehicle
(insulated walls)

m

3

30

Weight Kg

40.5

235

650

310

min 30

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1.7. Ordinary maintenance

Cleaning; periodically clean the air conditioner and remove dust with a dump cloth. When

necessary, use a mild detergent. Do not use petrol or solvents.

Checks; regularly check the air con­ditioner and make sure that the water
outlet holes are not clogged.

Filters cleaning (1): periodically carry out this operation; wash the fi lters with a detergent solution and allow to dry before refi tting.
Active carbon fi lter (2): It’s recomended to change the active carbon fi lters every year.

Petrol

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Installation instructions 2

The air conditioner must be installed by skilled technicians. In addition to this requirement, the people making the unit installation must make sure
that the working conditions are safe for everybody concerned.

2.1. Packaging, unpacking and handling

Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging.

Remove the air conditioner from its packaging and made sure that
it is not damaged.

Never use the rear air openings to lift the air conditioner
from its packaging

Move the air conditioner to the installation site under safe condi­tions.

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To install the air conditioner, the roof shall have an opening of suit­able sizes. It is possible to use an existing air inlet or make a new
one.

According to the vehicle dimensions and depending on the air
conditioning needs, one or more units can be installed. The air
conditioner must be installed right in the middle with respect to the
vehicle Width and length.
Before installing the unit, make sure that the opening does not
interfere with the existing furnishing (lamps, wardrobes, doors,
curtains, etc.). This check allows for an easy mounting of the air
conditioner and a troublefree air circulation.

contact the vehicle manufacturer and make sure that the
roof structure can tolerate the static load and the stress tran­smitted vehicle, especially under running conditions. Some­times vehicle manufacturers previously arrange areas for the
unit installation weakening and/or electric cable from being
cut.

The air conditioner should preferably be installed on a
level plane. Maximum allowed inclination: 10°.

2.2. Preparing the roof opening

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Danger of electrical hazards.

Turn all power sources off

Using an existing opening

Remove the skylight cover.
Clean the installation opening all around
by removing any adhesive residues.
Fill any existing screw hole or deformation
with fi ller or silicone.

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New installation opening

Using the printed cardboard template sup­plied with the unit, fi nd the position and di-
mensions of the new opening.
Drill the four corners.
Cut by joining the previously made holes.
If necessary, mount a reinforcing wooden
frame.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Drill a hole for the
supply cables

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2.3. Mounting the air conditioner

Set the air conditioner onto the roof ope­ning. Never slide the air conditioner on
the roof, but lift when moving it.

Note: the conical pins under the base
must enter the roof openings.

Fix the air diffuser brackets to the base
using the 4 screws provided.

Always tighten to the recommended tor­que wrench setting. Do not overtighten!

Mount the airdiffuser linking gaskets.
For correct thickness follow the table on
page 19.

Do the electrical connection as described
in paragraph 2.4.

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Fix the cooling unit to the brackets using
the 4 screws provided.

Mount the fi lters in the order shown in
fi gure.

Mount the fi lters covers.

THICKNESS OF THE ROOF THICKNESS OF THE GASKET

= 30 mm 10 mm

from 30 to 35 mm 15 mm

from 35 to 40 mm 20 mm

from 40 to 45 mm 25 mm

from 45 to 50 mm 30 mm

from 50 to 55 mm 35 mm

from 55 to 60 mm 40 mm

from 60 to 65 mm 45 mm

from 65 to 70 mm 50 mm

from 70 to 75 mm 55 mm

from 75 to 80 mm 60 mm

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2.4. Electric connection

For the electric connections, always follow the national and local regulations

Arrange a specifi c electric system

Connect the wires to the air conditioner. Connect the electric system to a circuit supplying the required power

(see technical data) and fi tted with a good ground system.

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SOLUTION

temperature less than 18°C

temperature over 40°C

check the set point temperature

defective thermal protection

switch wrongly positioned

defective heating resistance

refrigerant gas is not enough

damaged compressor

thermal exchange batteries are dirty

defective internal fan

air fi lter is clogged

defective external fan

water outlet holes are clogged

damaged sealing gasket

no power supply

low power supply (less than 200V)

defective capacitor

defective thermal protection

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the air conditioner does not cool suffi ciently

the air conditioner does not heat enough

no air circulation into the vehicle

water leaks into the vehicle

the air conditioner does not start

the air conditioner stops running

Operations to be carried
out by the user

Operations to be carried out
by authorised personnel

3.1. Troubles, causes, solutions

3.2. Extraordinary maintenance

For the best performance of your air conditioner, have your dea­ler/workshop clean it thoroughly before use:

thermal exchange batteries
water outlet holes are properly cleaned.

1.

2.

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N. DESCRPTION

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4 VIBRATION DAMPER

5 SUPPORT

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7 COMPRESSOR

8 CAPASITOR

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22 PLENUM

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28 CONDENSER

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36 DEFLECTOR SLIDE

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41 LABEL

42 FIXING BRACKET

43 GASKET

44 GASKET

45 GASKET

46 SCREW

47 LABEL

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49 INTERNAL PROBE

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