Duo-Therm 57912.321, 57908.321, 57908.331, 57908.521, 57912.531 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DUCTED BI-METAL

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RECORD THIS UNIT INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE:

Model Number
Serial Number
Date Purchased

600 Series PENGUIN

579 Series BRISK AIR

590 Series QUICK COOL
595 Series QUICK COOL

Roof Top Air Conditioner

USED WITH

Part No. 3104998 Relay Kit

USA

SERVICE OFFICE
Dometic Corp.
509 So. Poplar St.
LaGrange, IN 46761
260-463-4858

WITH REMOTE BI-METAL THERMOSTAT

ALL INITIAL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE SALES DEPT.

CANADA

Dometic Dist.
866 Langs Dr.
Cambridge, Ontario
CANADA N3H 2N7
519-653-4390

For Service Center
Assistance Call:

800-544-4881

This manual must be read and un­derstood before installation, adjust­ment, service, or maintenance is per­formed. This unit must be installed

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by a qualified service technician.
Modification of this product can be
extremely hazardous and could re­sult in personal injury or property
damage.

INSTALLATION & OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

REVISION

Form No. 3104994.136 6/03
(Replaces 3104994.128)
(French 3108174.040)
©2003 Dometic Corporation
LaGrange, IN 46761

Important:
Instructions must stay with unit.
Owner read carefully.

DUCTED

THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR OEM INSTALLATION

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING

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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.

57908.321

57908.331

57908.521

57912.321

57912.531

57912.621

57912.622

57912.631

57915.331

57915.336

57915.421

57915.422

57915.426

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MODELS

57915.521

57915.522

57915.526

57915.531

57915.536

57915.621

57915.622

57915.626

57915.631

57915.731

59016.521

59016.526

59016.621

59016.626

59516.331

59516.501

59516.506

59516.531

59516.336

59516.536

59516.601

59516.603

59516.606

59516.631

59528.601

59529.531

59529.601

59529.631

59530.531

59530.532

59530.536

59530.601

59530.631

59530.632

600312.321

600312.421

600315.321

600315.326

600315.421

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DUCTED BI-METAL

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This manual has safety information and instruc­tions to help users eliminate or reduce the risk of
accidents and injuries.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION

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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

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ous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury .

CAUTION

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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

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. This air conditioner is designed for:

1. Installation on a recreational vehicle at the time the
vehicle is manufactured.

2. Mounting on the roof of a recreational vehicle.

3. Connection to an air distribution system located in
the ceiling/roof cavity of the recreational vehicle.

4. Roof construction with rafters/joists on minimum of
16 inch centers.

5. Minimum of 2.00 inches and maximum of 5.50
inches distance between roof to ceiling of recre­ational vehicle. Alternate installation methods will
allow for roofs more than 5.50 inches thick.

B. 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/heat pump. 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
temperature.

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 a high heat gain,
accessories like A&E outdoor patio and window awnings
will reduce heat gain by removing the direct exposure to
the sun. They also add a nice area to enjoy company
during the cool of the evening.

C. 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/
heat pump is in operation will minimize condensed moisture
on cold surfaces.

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12 AWG

Copper

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DUCTED BI-METAL

up to 24’

SPECIFICATIONS

(BTU/HR) AMPS ROTOR AMPS ROTOR MAX/MIN MAX/MIN *** USER (POUNDS) SIZE**

COOLING AMPS AMPS “ W. C. SUPPLIED 1 UNIT/ 2 UNITS

115V AC,

60 HZ., 1PH.

When sizing the generator, the tot al power usage of your recreational vehicle must be considered. Keep in mind generators lose power at high altitudes and

from lack of maintenance.

MODEL NOMINAL ELECTRICAL COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR FAN MOTOR FAN MOTOR SCFM-HIGH TOTAL REFRIGERANT MINIMUM AC INSTALLED MINIMUM

NO. CAPACIT Y RATING RATED LOAD LOCKED RATED LOAD LOCKED SPEED STA TIC R-22 (OZ) WIRE SIZE* PROTECTION WEIGHT GENERATOR

57908.321 7,180 6.9 36.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 16.0 20 Amp 75 2.5 KW / 4.0 KW

57908.331 7,180 6.9 36.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 16.0 20 Amp 75 2.5 KW / 4.0 KW

57908.521 7,100 6.6 34.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 17.0 20 Amp 75 2.5 KW / 4.0 KW

57912.321 11,000 9.5 53.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 15.5 20 Amp 94 2.5 KW / 4.0 KW

57912.531 11,000 8.0 53.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 18.5 20 Amp 94 2.5 KW / 4.0 KW

57912.621 11,000 8.5 48.3 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 16.0 20 Amp 94 2.5 KW / 4.0 KW

57912.622 11,000 8.5 48.3 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 18.0 20 Amp 94 2.5 KW / 4.0 KW

57912.631 11,000 8.5 48.3 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 18.0 20 Amp 94 2.5 KW / 4.0 KW

57915.331 13,500 1 1 .4 58.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 15.5 20 Amp 100 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

57915.336 13,500 12.1 59.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 16.5 20 Amp 100 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

57915.421 13,500 1 1 .5 50.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 13.5 20 Amp 100 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

57915.422 13,500 1 1 .5 50.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 14.5 20 Amp 100 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

57915.426 13,500 1 1 .5 50.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 13.5 20 Amp 100 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

57915.521 13,500 12.1 59.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 16.0 20 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

57915.522 13,500 12.1 59.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 16.5 20 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

57915.526 13,500 12.1 59.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 16.0 20 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

57915.531 13,500 12.1 59.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 16.5 20 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

57915.536 13,500 12.1 59.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 16.5 20 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

57915.621 13,500 1 1 .0 54.4 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 16.0 20 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

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57915.622 13,500 1 1 .0 54.4 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 16.5 20 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

57915.626 13,500 1 1 .0 54.4 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 16.0 20 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

57915.631 13,500 1 1 .0 54.4 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 16.5 20 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

57915.731 13,500 1 1 .3 56.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.55 / 0.90 15.0 20 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59016.521 15,000 12.9 71.0 2.5 6.0 350 / 250 0.40 /1.1 0 26.5 20 Amp 101 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59016.526 15,000 12.9 71.0 2.5 6.0 350 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 26.5 20 Amp 101 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59016.621 15,000 12.9 77.0 2.5 6.0 350 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 26.5 20 Amp 101 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59516.331 15,000 1 1 .5 50.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 29.0 20 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59516.336 15,000 12.7 60.0 2.0 5.6 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 29.0 20 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59516.501 15,000 1 1 .5 50.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 31.0 20 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59516.506 15,000 12.9 71.0 2.5 6.0 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 31.0 20 Amp 102 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59516.531 15,000 1 1 .5 50.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 26.5 20 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59516.536 15,000 1 1 .5 50.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 29 20 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59516.601 15,000 12.9 77.0 2.5 6.0 350 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 31.0 20 Amp 102 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59516.603 15,000 12.3 77.0 2.0 5.6 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 29.5 20 Amp 102 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59516.606 15,000 12.9 71.0 2.0 6.0 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 31.0 20 Amp 102 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

* For wire lengths over 24 ft. consult the National Electric Code for proper sizing.

** Dometic Corporation gives GENERAL guidelines for generator requirements. These guidelines come from experiences people have had in actual applications

*** CIRCUIT PROTECTION: Time Delay Fuse or HACR Circuit Breakers Required.

12 AWG

Copper

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DUCTED BI-METAL

up to 24’

SPECIFICATIONS

COOLING AMPS AMPS “ W. C. SUPPLIED 1 UNIT/ 2 UNITS

(BTU/HR) AMPS ROTOR AMPS ROTOR MAX/MIN MAX/MIN *** USER (POUNDS) SIZE**

115V AC,

60 HZ., 1PH.

When sizing the generator, the tot al power usage of your recreational vehicle must be considered. Keep in mind generators lose power at high altitudes and

from lack of maintenance.

NO. CAPACITY RATING RATED LOAD LOCKED RATED LOAD LOCKED SPEED STATIC R-22 (OZ) WIRE SIZE* PROTECTION WEIGHT GENERATOR

MODEL NOMINAL ELECTRICAL COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR FAN MOTOR FAN MOTOR SCFM-HIGH TOTAL REFRIGERANT MINIMUM AC INSTALLED MINIMUM

59516.631 15,00 12.3 77.0 2.0 5.6 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 29.5 20 Amp 102 3.5KW / 5.0KW

59528.601 N/A 6.0 45.6 2.0 5.6 325 / 250 0.41 / 1.10 16.5 15 Amp 92 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59529.531 N/A 6.9 49.0 2.0 5.6 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 18.5 15 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59530.601 N/A 8.0 48.3 2.0 5.6 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 19.0 15 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59530.631 N/A 8.0 48.3 2.0 5.6 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 19.0 15 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59530.531 N/A 7.8 53.0 2.0 5.6 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 19.0 15 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59530.532 N/A 8.0 53.0 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 18.5 15 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59530.536 N/A 7.8 53.0 2.0 5.6 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 19.0 15 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59530.601 N/A 8.0 48.3 2.0 5.6 335/ 250 0.40 / 1.10 19.0 15 Amp 93 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

59530.631 N/A 8.0 48.3 2.0 5.6 335 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 19.0 15 Amp 94 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

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59530.632 N/A 8.5 48.3 2.5 5.8 325 / 250 0.40 / 1.10 18.0 15 Amp 94 2.5 KW / 4.0 KW

600312.321 11,000 9.5 53.0 3.1 8.8 335 / 250 0.12 / 0.65 16.5 20 Amp 95 2.5 KW / 4.0 KW

600312.421 11,000 10.7 50.0 3.1 8.8 335 / 250 0.12 / 0.65 16.0 20 Amp 101 2.5 KW / 4.0 KW

600315.321 13,500 12.4 60.0 3.1 8.8 335 / 250 0.12 / 0.65 15.5 20 Amp 96 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

600315.326 13,500 12.4 60.0 3.1 8.8 335 / 250 0.12 / 0.65 17.0 20 Amp 102 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

600305.421 13,500 1 1 .5 50.0 3.1 8.8 335 / 250 0.12 / 0.65 15.5 20 Amp 96 3.5 KW / 5.0 KW

* For wire lengths over 24 ft. consult the National Electric Code for proper sizing.

** Dometic Corporation gives GENERAL guidelines for generator requirements. These guidelines come from experiences people have had in actual applications

*** CIRCUIT PROTECTION: Time Delay Fuse or HACR Circuit Breakers Required.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DUCTED BI-METAL

REAR
OF
UNIT

14-1/4" x 14-1/4”
(±1/8)

OPENING

CAUTION

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2. PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

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Improper installation may damage equip­ment, could endanger life, cause serious
injury and/or property damage.

A. Read Installation and Operating instructions carefully

before attempting to start your air conditioner/heat
pump installation.

B. The Dometic Corporation will not be liable for any

damages or injury incurred due to failure in following
these instructions.

C. Installation must comply with the National Electrical

Code and any State or Local Codes or regulations.

D. DO NOT add any devices or accessories to this air

conditioner except those specifically authorized by
Dometic.

E. This equipment must be serviced by qualified person-

nel and some states require these people to be
licensed.

3. CHOOSING LOCATION FOR THE
AIR CONDITIONER

This air conditioner is specifically designed for installation
on the roof of a recreational vehicle (RV).

A. For One Unit Installation:

The air conditioner/heat pump should be mounted slightly
forward of center (front to back) and centered from side
to side.

B. For Two Unit Installations:

Install one air conditioner/heat pump one-third and one
air conditioner two-thirds from front of RV and centered
from side to side.

It is preferred that the air conditioner/heat pump be installed
on a relatively flat and level roof section measured with the
RV parked on a level surface; however,

1. Up to an 8° slant to either side or front-to-back is
acceptable on 600 Series Air Conditioners.

2. Up to a 15° slant to either side or front-to-back is
acceptable on 579, 590, 591 or 595 Series Air
conditioners.

AFTER LOCATION HAS BEEN SELECTED:

a.Check for obstructions in the area where air

conditioner/heat pump will be installed. See
FIG. 1.

b. The roof must be designed to support 130

pounds when the RV is in motion. Normally 200
pound static load design will meet this require­ment.

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.

FIG. 1 AIR CONDITIONER DIMENSIONS (On Top of Vehicle)

579, 590, 591 & 595 SERIES

KEEP THIS AREA FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS

7-5/8”

5-1/4”

14-1/4" x 14-1/4”
(±1/8) OPENING

7-5/8”

14-7/8”

18"

REAR
OF
UNIT

600 SERIES

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