Dometic CRX50, CRX65 User Manual

REFRIGERATION

COOLMATIC

CRX50, CRX65

	Compressor refrigerator
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	Installation and Operating Manual . . . . . . . 10
	Réfrigérateur à compression
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	Instructions de montage
	et de service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
	Nevera con compresor
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	Instrucciones de montaje y de uso . . . . . . .49

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380 mm (14.96 inch)

500 mm (19.69 inch)

CRX 50

534 mm (21.02 inch)

d

448 mm (17.64 inch)

545 mm (21.46 inch)

CRX 65

525 mm (20.67 inch)

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Explanation of symbols

CRX50, CRX65

Please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and first use, and store it in a safe place. If you pass on the product to another person, hand over this instruction manual along with it.

Table of contents

1 Explanation of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 5 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 6 Technical description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 7 Installing and connecting the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 8 Using the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 9 Cleaning and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

10 Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 11 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 12 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 13 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

1Explanation of symbols

!WARNING!

Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause death or serious injury.

!CAUTION!

Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can lead to injury.

ANOTICE!

Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and impair the function of the product.

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Safety instructions

INOTE

Supplementary information for operating the product.

2Safety instructions

The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:

•Faulty assembly or connection

•Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and incorrect connection voltage

•Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer

•Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual

2.1General safety

!WARNING!

Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury.

DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION

•Do not operate the cooling device if it is visibly damaged.

•If this cooling 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 cooling device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Improper repairs can lead to considerable hazards.

HEALTH HAZARD

•This cooling 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/or knowledge, providing they are supervised or have been taught how to use the cooling device safely and are aware of the resulting risks.

•Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.

•Children must not play with the cooling device.

•Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the cooling device.

•Always keep and use the cooling device out of the reach of children under the age of 8 years.

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EXPLOSION HAZARD

•Do not store any explosive substances such as spray cans with a flammable propellant in the cooling device.

!CAUTION!

Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate injury.

DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION

•Disconnect the cooling device from the power supply

–before each cleaning and maintenance

–after every use

HEALTH HAZARD

•Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers.

DANGER OF CRUSHING

• Do not put your fingers into the hinge.

ANOTICE!

DANGER OF DAMAGE

•Check that the voltage specification on the type plate corresponds to that of the energy supply.

•Never pull the plug out of the socket by the connection cable.

•Disconnect the cooling device and other power consuming devices from the battery before connecting a quick charging device.

•Disconnect the cooling device or switch it off when you turn off the engine. Otherwise you may discharge the battery.

•The cooling device is not suitable for transporting caustic materials or materials containing 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 transportation. 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 splashing water.

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Safety instructions

2.2Operating the device safely

!WARNING!

Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury.

DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION

•Do not touch exposed cables with your bare hands.

!CAUTION!

Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate injury.

HEALTH HAZARD

•Make sure that no food comes into contact with the battery acid.

ANOTICE!

DANGER OF DAMAGE

•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!

Ensure at all times that there is a minimum of 50 mm (2") ventilation on all four sides of the cooling device. Keep the ventilation area free of any objects that could restrict the air flow to the cooling components. Do not place the cooling device in closed compartments or areas with none or minimal air flow.

•Ensure that the ventilation vents are not covered.

•Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluid.

•Never immerse the cooling device in water.

•Protect the cooling device and the cable against heat and moisture.

•The use of a load dump board is mandatory on all Semi Truck

12 V or 24 V DC applications. Ensure that the load dump board and the control module are always replaced together.

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Scope of delivery

CRX50, CRX65

3Scope of delivery

Quantity Description

1Refrigerator with shelves

1Water drain outlet

1Installation and operating manual

4Accessories

Available as accessories (not included in the scope of delivery):

Description	Explanation	Ref. no.
Mounting	Flush-mount and standard mounting frames are available	Various
Frames	for all CRX models.

If you have any questions, please contact the dealer or your service partner directly.

5Intended use

The refrigerator is designed for installation in trucks. It is recommended the unit is installed into a fixed position. Once it is installed, only the front of the appliance may be accessible.

The refrigerator is only suitable for cooling, freezing and storing foodstuffs. The refrigerator is not intended for the proper storage of medicine.

!CAUTION! HEALTH HAZARD

Please check if the cooling capacity of the refrigerator is suitable for storing the food you wish to cool.

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Technical description

6Technical description

The CoolMatic CRX series cooling appliances can cool products and keep them cool. Products can be deep-frozen in the freezer compartment. If the refrigerator is operated without a freezer compartment, frozen products can be stored in the short term using the fast-cooling function.

All materials used in the refrigerator are compatible for use with foodstuffs. The refrigerant circuit is maintenance-free.

The cooling device can withstand a short-term inclination of 30°.

The temperature is set using the control panel on the inside left of the refrigerator.

Four temperature ranges from +3 °C (37 °F) to +12 °C (54 °F), and a fast-cooling function, are available for selection.

6.1Control elements inside the refrigerator

The various types of refrigerators are shown in the following illustrations:

•CRX50: fig. 1, page 3

•CRX65: fig. 2, page 3

No.	Explanation
1	Freezer compartment
2	Control panel
3	Wire shelf (folding, so that bottles can be put in the refrigerator)
4	Shelf
5	Crisper compartment
6	Bottle restraint
	(to hold bottles in the door)
7	Compartment with lid (hinged)

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6.2Control elements

	No. in	Explanation
	fig. 3, page 4
	1	IR sensor for switching the interior light
	2	LED Service display
	3	LED Blue: Compressor is running
		LED Orange: Compressor is off
	4	On/off button
	5	Inner lighting
	6	Temperature selection button
	7	LED: Fast cooling function on
	8	LEDs: Temperature levels

7 Installing and connecting the refrigerator

7.1 Notes on installing the refrigerator

Observe the following when installing the refrigerator:

•Install the refrigerator so that the warm air produced can easily flow away (fig. 4, page 5).

Key for fig. 4, page 5

No. Explanation

1Exhaust air

2	Cold intake air

3Condenser

Observe the following installation dimensions:

Model	Dimensions W x H x D (mm)	Dimensions W x H x D (inch)
CRX50	390 x 544 x 550	15.35 x 21.42 x 21.65
CRX65	458 x 535 x 595	18.03 x 21.06 x 23.43

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Installing and connecting the refrigerator

•Keep objects clear of openings in the housing or installation structure (such as ventilation slots, etc.).

•Condensate is produced when the refrigerator is operating normally. You can either wipe up the condensate on the floor of the refrigerator in regular intervals, or drain it through a water drain outlet in the floor of the refrigerator (see chapter “Mounting the water drain outlet (optional)” on page 17).

7.2Mounting the water drain outlet (optional)

Connect a hose with an inside diameter of 10 mm (0.4 inch) (not included) to the water drain outlet.

Lay the refrigerator on its side in order to access the bottom side.

Mount the water drain outlet (fig. 5 2, page 6) aligned to the front or to the back according to the desired direction.

Remove the water drain plug (fig. 5 1, page 6) inside the refrigerator.

7.3Installing the refrigerator

Proceed as follows to install the refrigerator:

If you wish to drain the condensate through a hose:

Mount the water drain port (see chapter “Mounting the water drain outlet (optional)” on page 17)

Undo the transport lock (chapter “Releasing the lock” on page 22).

Open the refrigerator door.

Remove the blanking plugs (fig. 6 2, page 6).

Push the refrigerator into the recess.

Fix the refrigerator in place using suitable screws (fig. 6 1, page 6).

Press the blanking plugs (fig. 6 2, page 6) into the openings.

7.4Changing the door hinge

You can also change the hinge of the door, so that it opens to the left rather than the right.

Proceed as shown (fig. 7, page 7 to fig. 9, page 7).

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7.5Connecting the refrigerator to DC voltage

ANOTICE! MATERIAL DAMAGE

•To avoid voltage drops and loss of performance, keep the connection cable as short as possible and directly connected from the power source to the DC wire connection of the unit. Therefore avoid additional switches, plugs or power strips.

•Disconnect the cooling device and all power source connections from the battery before you connect the battery to a quick charging device. Overvoltage can damage the electronics of the device.

The refrigerator can be operated with a 12 V or a 24 V DC voltage supply.

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.

The use of a load dump board installed on the compressor control module electronics is mandatory. If one of the components has to be replaced handle them as one unit. Always replace both components together.

To protect the battery, the refrigerator switches off automatically if the voltage is insufficient (see table below):

	12 V	24 V
Cut-off voltage	10.4 V	22.8 V
Cut-in voltage	11.7 V	24.2 V

Determine the required cross section of the cable in relation to the cable length according to fig. 0, page 8.

Key to fig. 0, page 8:

Coordinate axis	Meaning	Unit
l	Cable length	m
	Cable cross section	mm²

ANOTICE! MATERIAL DAMAGE

Make sure the polarity is correct.

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Using the refrigerator

Before starting up the device for the first time, check whether the operating voltage and the battery voltage match (see type plate).

Connect your refrigerator to a plug socket which is fuse-protected at 15 A (at 12 V) or 7.5 A (at 24 V) (fig. a 1, page 8).

Connect the red cable (fig. a rd, page 8) to the positive terminal of the battery.

Connect the black cable (fig. a bk, page 8) to the negative terminal of the battery.

8Using the refrigerator

The refrigerator conserves fresh foodstuffs. The freezer compartment conserves frozen foodstuffs and freezes fresh foodstuffs.

ANOTICE! MATERIAL DAMAGE

•Do not place any electrical devices inside the cooler. The only exceptions are devices approved for the purpose by the manufacturer.

•Ensure that food or liquids in glass containers are not excessively refrigerated. Liquids expand when they freeze and can therefore destroy glass containers.

•Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers.

•Make sure that you only put items in the cooler which may be kept at the selected temperature.

INOTE

•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 23).

•Do not use force to press the flap of the freezer.

•Do not pull out the dividing wall if there is ice in the freezer.

•Do not remove the control panel membrane when operating the refrigerator.

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Using the refrigerator

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8.1Energy saving tips

•Choose a well ventilated location which is protected from direct sunlight.

•Allow hot food to cool down first before you put it in the refrigerator.

•Do not open the refrigerator more often than necessary. If the door is left open for more than 5 minutes, the light starts to flash.

•Do not leave the door open for longer than necessary.

•Defrost your refrigerator as soon as a layer of ice forms.

•Avoid unnecessarily low temperature settings.

•Clean dust and dirt from the condenser at regular intervals.

8.2Switching on the refrigerator

Switch the refrigerator on by pressing the button.

I 8 NOTE

After switching on, the refrigerator needs some time before the compressor starts up.

8.3Setting the temperature

Press the button repeatedly until the desired temperature level is set. The lower/largest LED is the coldest setting. The upper/smallest LED is the warmest setting. To switch from the coldest level to the warmest level press the button again.

INOTE

The cooling performance can be affected by:

•The ambient temperature

•The amount of food to be conserved

•The frequency with which the door is opened.

If the ambient temperature is at 16 °C (61 °F) to 20 °C (68 °F), set the refrigerator to at least level 2.

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Using the refrigerator

8.4Setting the fast cooling function

ANOTICE! MATERIAL DAMAGE

•Only use the fast-cooling function when the removable freezer compartment is not being used. Otherwise there is a risk that the freezer compartment becomes too cold and condensate cannot be prevented from forming on the outside of the refrigerator. The energy consumption will also increase dramatically.

•Note that bottles and other containers can burst when frozen.

•Note that it is difficult to open the refrigerator directly after closing it.

The option of operating the refrigerator using a fast-cooling function allows temperatures suitable for freezing foods to be reached.

Press the button longer than 3 seconds.

The LED above the button lights up.

Press the button again longer than 3 seconds to operate the refrigerator in normal mode.

8.5Conserving foodstuffs

ANOTICE! MATERIAL DAMAGE

•Do not conserve warm foodstuffs in the refrigerator.

•Do not place glass containers containing liquid in the freezer compartment.

INOTE

Food which can easily absorb tastes and odors, as well as liquids and products with a high alcohol content, should be conserved in air-tight containers.

You can conserve foodstuffs in the refrigerator. The time for which the food can be conserved in this way is usually stated on the package.

The refrigerator is divided in different zones with different temperatures:

•The colder zones are immediately above the drawers for fruit and vegetables, near the back wall.

•Observe the temperature information and best before date on the food packaging.

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