Please read this operating manual carefully before starting the device.
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. If the device is passed on to
another person, this operating manual must be handed over to the user
along with it.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper usage
or incorrect operation.
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction will cause fatal or
serious injury.
WARNING!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause fatal or
serious injury.
CAUTION!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can lead to injury.
!
NOTICE!
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Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and impair
the function of the product.
NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.
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2Safety instructions
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:
•Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and excess voltage
•Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
•Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual
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Safety instructionsRPD50
2.1General safety
DANGER!
D
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•On boats: If the device is powered by the mains, ensure that the
power supply has a residual current circuit breaker.
WARNING!
•Have a qualified technician perform the installation in wet rooms.
•Do not operate the device if it is visibly damaged.
•If this device's power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person in order
to prevent safety hazards.
•This device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Inadequate
repairs may cause serious hazards.
•This device can be used by children aged 8 years or over, as well as by
persons with diminished physical, sensory or mental capacities or a
lack of experience and knowledge, providing they are supervised, or
have been taught how to use the device safely and are aware of the
resulting risks.
•Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children
without supervision.
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•Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
device.
•Always keep and use the device out of the reach of children under
8 years of age.
•Do not store any explosive substances, such as spray cans with
propellants, in the device.
CAUTION!
•Danger of crushing! Do not put your fingers into the hinge.
•Foodstuff may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable
containers.
NOTICE!
•Check that the voltage specification on the type plate is the same as
that of the power supply.
•Never pull the plug out of the socket by the connection cable.
•If the refrigerator is connected to the DC socket: Disconnect the
refrigerator and other electric consumers from the battery before
connecting the quick charging device.
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RPD50Safety instructions
•If the refrigerator is connected to the DC socket: Disconnect the
refrigerator or switch it off when you turn off the engine. Otherwise
you may discharge the battery.
•The refrigerator is not suitable for storing substances which are caustic
or contain solvents.
•Keep the drainage outlet clean at all times.
•Do not open the refrigerant circuit under any circumstances.
•Never transport the device in a horizontal position, so that no oil can
leak out of the compressor.
•Make sure that the refrigerator circuit is not damaged during transpor-
tation. The refrigerant in the refrigerator circuit is highly flammable.
In the event of any damage to the refrigerator circuit:
–Avoid naked flames and sparks.
–Air the room well.
•Set up the device in a dry location where it is protected against splash-
ing water.
2.2Operating the device safely
DANGER!
D
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•Do not touch exposed cables with your bare hands. This applies
especially when operating the device from the AC mains.
CAUTION!
•Before starting the device, ensure that the power supply line and the
plug are dry.
•If you connect the device to a battery, make sure that no food comes
into contact with the battery acid.
NOTICE!
•Do not use electrical devices inside the cooling device unless they are
recommended by the manufacturer for that purpose.
•Do not place it near naked flames or other heat sources (heaters, direct
sunlight, gas ovens etc.)
•Danger of overheating!
Always ensure sufficient ventilation so that the heat generated during
operation can dissipate. Make sure that the device is sufficiently far
away from walls and other objects so that the air can circulate.
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Scope of deliveryRPD50
•Ensure that the ventilation vents are not covered.
•Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluid.
•Never immerse the appliance in water.
•Protect the appliance and the cable against heat and moisture.
•Make sure that foodstuffs do not touch the walls of the cooling area.
3Scope of delivery
QuantityDescription
1Refrigerator
1Instruction manual
3.1Accessories
Available as accessory (not included in scope of delivery):
DescriptionRef. no.
Rectifier EPS100EPS-100W
Rectifier MPS35MPS-35
4Intended use
The refrigerator is suitable for cooling and freezing foodstuffs. The device is also suitable for use on boats.
CAUTION! Health hazard!
!
Please check if the cooling capacity of the device is suitable for storing
the food or medicine you wish to cool.
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RPD50Technical description
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1
5Technical description
The CoolMatic RPD50 refrigerator is suitable for use with a 12 Vg or 24 Vg voltage
and can therefore also be used for camping or on boats. It can also be connected to
a 120 Vw mains supply via the EPS100W and MPS 35 rectifiers.
When used on boats the refrigerator can be subjected to a short-term inclination
of 30°.
The refrigerator can chill products and keep them cool. Products can be deep-frozen
in the freezer compartment.
All materials used in the refrigerator are compatible for use with foodstuffs.
You can use the continuously variable thermostat to set the desired
temperature.
5.1Control elements
No. in fig. 1Explanation
1Temperature controller
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6Setting up and connecting the
refrigerator
6.1Setting up the refrigerator
min. 50 mm
1
1
4
min. 30 mm
3
2
In continuous operation, the air humidity may not exceed 90 %.
Set up the refrigerator in a dry, sheltered place. Avoid placing it near heat sources
such as radiators, gas ovens or hot water pipes. Do not let it stand in the full sun.
The refrigerator must be positioned so that heated air can dissipate easily. Therefore
make sure there is adequate ventilation (fig. 2).
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No. in fig. 2,
page 8
1Hot waste air
2Cold intake air
3Condenser
4With cover panel 50 mm above
Explanation
6.2Removing the transport protection
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The refrigerator has a locking mechanism to protect it during transport. The following settings are possible:
•Position 1 (transport lock): (fig. 3 1) The door is locked and secured. To open
the door, turn the bolt to position 2.
•Position 2: (fig. 3 2) The door can be opened.
•Position 3 (VENT position): (fig. 3 3) The door is slightly open, but fixed. Use
this position, for example, if you are not going to use the device for a long time.
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6.3Changing the door hinge
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2
5
4
1
You can also change the hinge of the door, so that it opens to the left rather than the
right.
To change the door hinge, proceed as follows (fig. 4):
➤ Remove the upper door hinge (fig. 4 1).
➤ Carefully lift out the door.
➤ Remove the threaded pins (fig. 4 2).
➤ Pull the locking hook (fig. 4 3) off the rod.
➤ Remove the locking plate (fig. 4 4) and fit it on the opposite side.
➤ Pull the rod downwards and out and put it in the other side.
➤ Fasten the locking hook (fig. 4 3) back on the rod.
➤ Detach the top and bottom lock holders (fig. 4 5) on the left side.
➤ Detach the top and bottom door hinges (fig. 4 1) on the right side.
➤ Fasten the top and bottom door hinges (fig. 4 1) to the left side.
➤ Fasten the top and bottom lock holders (fig. 4 5) to the left side.
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1
2
4
3
5
6.4Changing the decorative plate
You can change the decorative plate on your refrigerator to improve the appearance.
This is how to change the decorative plate:
➤ Remove the screws 1 and 3 (fig. 5 1 and 3).
➤ Remove components 2 and 4 (fig. 5 2 and 4).
➤ Pull down the old decorative plate out of the door frame.
Caution: there is a risk of injury!
➤ Put the new decorative plate in the door frame.
➤ Fit the components 2 and 4 (fig. 5 2 and 4) back on the device.
➤ Fasten the screws 1 and 3 (fig. 5 1 and 3).
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6.5Connecting the refrigerator
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For the electrical connection, please refer to the wiring diagram (fig. 6):
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RPD50Setting up and connecting the refrigerator
No. in
fig. 6,
page 12
1Electronic terminal rail
2Compressor
3DC fan (if present)
4Interior lighting
5Voltage controller for interior lighting (only on devices with interior lighting)
6Mechanical thermostat
Meaning
Cable colours:
No. in
fig. 6,
page 12
Meaning
brBrown
gnGreen
rtRed
swBlack
wsWhite
blBlue
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Setting up and connecting the refrigeratorRPD50
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Ø/mm²
l/m
12 V
24 V
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
0
2
6
10
14
Connecting to a battery
The refrigerator can be operated with a 12 Vg to 24 Vg voltage supply.
NOTICE!
A
➤ Determine the required cross section of the cable in relation to the cable length
according to fig. 7.
Key for fig. 7
To avoid voltage loss and therefore a drop in performance, the cable
should be kept as short as possible and should not be interrupted if this
is possible.
For this reason avoid additional switches, plugs or power strips.
Co-ordinate axisMeaningUnit
lCable lengthm
∅Cable cross sectionmm²
NOTICE!
Make sure that the polarity is correct.
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➤ Before starting up the device for the first time, check whether the
operating voltage and the battery voltage correspond (see type plate).
➤ Connect the refrigerator
–As directly as possible to the pole of the battery or
–To a plug socket which is fused with at least 15 A (at 12 V) or 7.5 A (at 24 V).
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RPD50Setting up and connecting the refrigerator
NOTICE!
A
For safety reasons the refrigerator is equipped with an electronic system to prevent
the polarity being reversed. This protects the refrigerator against reversed polarity
when connecting to a battery and against short circuiting. To protect the battery, the
refrigerator switches off automatically if the voltage is insufficient (see table below).
Disconnect the cooling device and other power consuming devices
from the battery before connecting the battery to a quick charging
device.
Overvoltage can damage the electronics of the device.
12 V 24 V
Switch-off voltage
Switch-on voltage
Connecting to 120 V mains supply
DANGER!
D
A
Never handle plugs and switches with wet hands or if you are standing
in a puddle.
NOTICE!
•If you are operating your refrigerator on board a boat with a mains
connection of 120 V from the land, you must install a ground
protection circuit breaker between the 120 V mains supply and the
refrigerator.
Seek advice from a trained technician.
•When a refrigerator is connected with a factory-supplied
120 V connection line, the AC mains supply used must be fitted with
a 4-amp fuse in phase (L).
10,4 V 22,8 V
11,7 V 24,2 V
➤ To operate the refrigerator on the 120 V mains, use the EPS 100W or MPS35
rectifier.
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Using the refrigeratorRPD50
7Using the refrigerator
NOTE
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7.1Energy saving tips
•Choose a well ventilated location which is protected from direct sunlight.
•Allow warm food to cool down first before placing it in the device to keep cool.
•Do not open the refrigerator more often than necessary.
•Do not leave the doors open for longer than necessary.
•Defrost your refrigerator as soon as a layer of ice forms.
•Avoid unnecessarily low temperature settings.
Before starting your new refrigerator for the first time, you should clean
it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons (please also
refer to the chapter “Cleaning and maintenance” on page 19).
•Clean dust and dirt from the condenser at regular intervals.
7.2Using the refrigerator
The fridge conserves fresh foodstuffs. The freezer compartment conserves frozen
foodstuffs and freezes fresh foodstuffs.
NOTICE!
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➤ Switch the refrigerator on by turning the knob (fig. 1 A, page 7) to the right.
•Ensure that food or liquids in glass containers are not excessively
refrigerated.
Liquids expand when they freeze and can thus destroy the glass containers.
•Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable con-
tainers.
•Ensure that the objects placed in the refrigerator are suitable for cool-
ing to the selected temperature
NOTE
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After switching on, the refrigerator requires approx. 60 s until the compressor starts up.
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RPD50Using the refrigerator
Setting the temperature
You can set the temperature to any level using the knob. The built-in thermostat
regulates the temperature as follows:
•min. (left limit) = warmest setting
•max. (right limit) = coldest setting
NOTE
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Conserving foodstuffs
You can conserve foodstuffs in the refrigerator compartment. The time for which the
food can be conserved in this way is usually stated on the package.
The cooling capacity can be influenced by
•The ambient temperature
•The amount of food to be conserved
•The frequency with which the door is opened.
NOTICE!
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The refrigerator compartment is divided in different zones with different temperatures:
•The colder zones are immediately over the drawers for fruit and vegetables near
the back wall.
•Observe the temperature information and best before date on the food
packaging.
➤ Observe the following when using the device:
–Do not re-freeze products which are defrosting or have been defrosted,
–Wrap food in aluminium foil or cling film and shut in in a suitable box with a lid.
Do not conserve warm food in the refrigerator compartment.
Do not place glass containers with liquid in the freezer compartment.
NOTE
Food which can easily absorb tastes and odours and liquids and
products with a high alcohol content should be conserved in air-tight
containers.
consume them as soon as possible.
This ensures that aromas, the shape and the freshness are better conserved.
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Defrosting the refrigerator
Humidity can form frost in the interior of the refrigerator or on the vaporiser. This
reduces the cooling capacity. Defrost the device in good time to avoid this.
NOTICE!
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To defrost the refrigerator, proceed as follows:
➤ Take out the contents of the refrigerator.
➤ Place them in another cooling device to keep them cool, if necessary.
➤ Set the knob to “0”.
➤ Leave the door open.
➤ Wipe off the water resulting from defrosting or – if present – empty the collecting
tray. If your device has a water drain, drain the thawed water off.
Never use hard or pointed tools to remove ice or to loosen objects
which have frozen in place.
Switching off and storing the refrigerator
If you do not intend to use the refrigerator for a long time, proceed as follows:
➤ Turn the knob to “0”.
➤ Disconnect the power cable from the battery or pull the DC cable plug out of the
rectifier.
➤ Clean the refrigerator (see chapter “Cleaning and maintenance” on page 19).
➤ Put the lock in the VENT position.
This prevents odours from building up.
Securing the refrigerator door
You can prevent the refrigerator door from being opened inadvertently.
➤ Put the locking mechanism on the top of the door to position 1
(fig. 3 1, page 9).
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RPD50Cleaning and maintenance
8Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING!
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➤ Clean the refrigerator regularly and as soon as it becomes dirty with a damp
cloth.
Always disconnect the refrigerator from the mains before you clean and
service it.
NOTICE!
•Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning
as these can damage the refrigerator.
•Never use hard or sharp tools to remove ice or to free objects frozen
onto the device.
•Do not use any mechanical tools or any other tools to speed up the
defrosting process.
➤ Make sure that no water drips into the seals. This can damage the electronics.
➤ Wipe the refrigerator dry with a cloth after cleaning.
➤ Check the condensate drain regularly.
Clean the condensate drain when necessary. If it is blocked the condensate
collects on the bottom of the refrigerator.
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GuaranteeRPD50
9Guarantee
The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please contact the
manufacturer's branch in your country (see the back of the instruction manual for the
addresses) or your retailer.
For repair and guarantee processing, please include the following documents when
you send in the device:
•A copy of the receipt with purchasing date
•A reason for the claim or description of the fault
10Disposal
➤ Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever
possible.
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If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling centre
or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance with the
applicable disposal regulations.
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RPD50Troubleshooting
11Troubleshooting
Compressor does not run
FaultPossible causeRemedy
U
= 0 VThe connection between the battery
Te r m
and the electronics is interrupted
Main switch defective (if installed)Replace the main switch
Establish a connection
U
≤ U
Te r m
ON
Start attempt with
U
≤ U
Te r m
OFF
Start attempt with
≤ U
U
Te r m
ON
Electric circuit between
the pins in the compressor interrupted
Additional supply line fuse has blown
Replacing the fuse
(if installed)
Battery voltage is too lowCharge the battery
Loose cables
Establish a connection
Poor contact (corrosion)
Battery capacity too lowReplace the battery
Cable cross section too lowReplace the cable
(fig. 7, page 14)
Ambient temperature too high–
Insufficient ventilationMove the refrigerator
Condenser is dirtyClean the condenser
Fan defective (if installed)Replace the fan
Defective compressorReplace the compressor
Usage when the ambient temperature is too
low
U
U
U
Voltage between the positive and negative electronic terminals
Te r m
Switch-on voltage of the electronics
ON
Switch-off voltage of the electronics
OFF
The compressor only starts up at an
ambient temperature of more than
+16 °C.
Only switch on the refrigerator at an ambient temperature of more than
+16 °C.
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TroubleshootingRPD50
Interior temperature too low in control setting 1
FaultPossible causeRemedy
Compressor runs constantly
Compressor runs for a
long time
Thermostat sensor has no contact to
the vaporiser
Thermostat defectiveChange the thermostat
Large quantities have been frozen in
the freezer compartment
Secure the sensor
–
Cooling capacity drops, interior temperature rises
FaultPossible causeRemedy
Compressor runs for a
long time/continuously
Compressor does not
run often
Vaporiser iced overDefrost the vaporiser
Ambient temperature too high–
Insufficient ventilationMove the refrigerator
Condenser is dirtyClean the condenser
Fan defective (if installed)Replace the fan
Battery capacity exhaustedCharge the battery
Unusual noises
FaultPossible causeRemedy
Loud hummingA component of the refrigerant circuit
cannot move freely (lies against the
wall)
Foreign body jammed between the
cooling device and the wall
Fan noise (if installed)–
Bend the component
carefully
Remove the foreign body
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RPD50Technical data
12Technical data
RPD50
Ref. no:
Connection voltage:12 Vg
Connection voltage depending on version
(see the type plate on the refrigerator)
additionally:
Refrigerator compartment temperature:+10 °C to +2 °C
Freezer compartment temperature:0 °C to max. –18 °C