Truma Cooler C36, Cooler C73, Cooler C44, Cooler C60, Cooler C105 Operating Instructions Manual

Truma Cooler

Portable Fridge / Freezer

Operating instructions

This document is part of the product.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS PRODUCT.

Models
Single Zone Models

C36 / C44 / C60 / C73 / C105

Dual Zone Models

C69 DZ / C96 DZ

Truma Cooler

Table of Contents

Trademark information ........................................................ 2

Scope of delivery ................................................................... 2

Intended Use .......................................................................... 2

Prohibited use ........................................................................ 2

Important product information ........................................... 4

Operating instructions

Product features .................................................................... 5

Control panel Single Zone ........................................................ 5

Control Panel Dual Zone ........................................................... 5

Turning the appliance on/off ............................................... 5

Temperature setting ............................................................. 6

Temperature unit setting .......................................................... 6

Battery protect voltage setting ........................................... 6

Bluetooth setting ................................................................... 6

Multi voltage system / Emergency Override ..................... 6

AC/DC, USB connection, fuse and

emergency override in front ..................................................... 6

DC connection in the back ....................................................... 7

Two way opening and removable lid ................................. 7

Remove the lid .......................................................................... 7

Attach the lid ............................................................................ 7

Truma Cooler App Instructions ........................................... 8

Cleaning .................................................................................. 8

Troubleshooting .................................................................... 8

Fault indicator ........................................................................ 9

Technical Data ..................................................................... 10

“Truma Cooler” MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED

WARRANTY .......................................................................... 11

Intended Use

The appliance is designed for cooling and freez­ing foods.
The product is designed for camping and other
mobile use.
This mobile appliance can be used in household
and similar applications such as

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and oth­er working environments

• farm houses

• clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments

• bed and breakfast type environments

• catering and similar non-retail applications

The cooler is designed to be operated from:

• 12V or 24VDC on-board power supply of a
vehicle or recreational vehicle

• 12V or 24VDC auxiliary battery

• 100V - 240VAC power supply (50-60Hz)

Prohibited use

The product is not designed

• to be exposed to rain or wet environment,

• to be used as a household refrigerator

• to store chemicals and other non-food
products,

• to be used for medical transportation

Trademark information

Truma Cooler referred to as Cooler below.

Scope of delivery

Quantity Description

1 Truma Cooler
1 12/24 VDC connector cable
1 100V-240VAC connector cable
1 QR Code

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Safety instructions

Safety symbols and signal words

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol
alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or
hurt you and others.

indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.

Other important information or tips

• Risk of injury.
Do not operate the Cooler if it is visibly
damaged.

• Risk of electrical shock.
Do not use this product if any of the elec­trical cables, connections and plugs are
trapped, worn, frayed or otherwise dam­aged. Always check cables for mechanical
damage, cuts in the insulation, and heat/
moisture damage before use.

– When positioning the appliance, ensure the

supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

• Risk of injury.
Repairs of the product should only be per­formed by a suitably qualified and authorized
person (experts) using original manufacturer
parts.Experts are persons who, based on
their specialist instruction and training, their
knowledge and experience with Truma prod­ucts and the relevant standards, can carry
out the necessary work properly and identify
potential hazards.
Poor or faulty repairs could be dangerous
and will void the warranty.

• Risk of suffocation.
Do not allow children or pets to climb inside
the appliance.

• Risk of injury.
This appliance is not intended for use by per­sons (including children) with reduced physi­cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

• Risk of injury.
This appliance is not intended for use by chil­dren without supervision. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

• Risk of electrical shock.
Do not expose the appliance to rain.
The power connection must be especially
protected against moisture and wetness.
Protect the appliance from moisture and
never put it in the water. Protect the appli­ance from salty air.

• Risk of electrical shock.
Do not handle electrical connections with
wet hands.

• Risk of electrical shock.
Do not locate multiple portable socket-out­lets or portable power supplies at the rear of
the appliance.

• Risk of electrical shock and
fire.
Do not place electrical items in the
appliance.

• Risk of injury.
The Cooler must be secured appropriately
when it is transported in a vehicle. National
rules and regulations must be observed.
Do not drop the appliance. If the appliance
falls down, have it checked by an expert.

• Risk of injury.
Do not store dangerous items inside the
appliance, such as e.g. spray cans, aerosol
cans, explosives, and/or flammable liquids /
propellants.

• Risk of injury.
Any alteration to the appliance or its controls
can cause unforeseen serious hazards and
will void the warranty.

• Risk of fire.
The use of wrong cable cross sections or
damaged cables can lead to fire.

• For best performance operate the appli­ance in environments whereunder the
ambient temperature is +10°C/50°F to
+32°C/89°F. Beyond these temperatures
performance will drop and power consump­tion increase. Do not operate the appliance
in environments where the and max. ambi­ent temperature exceeds +43 °C/109 °F.

• Protect the appliance against open flames
and hot surfaces.

• Do not fill appliance with water or other
liquid for longer periods because the water
acts as a breeding ground for bacteria. Also
beware of melting ice when the temperature
inside the appliance is not low enough. Food
stored in the appliance shall be stored in ap­propriate containers.

• If your appliance has been turned off or lost
power with food stored inside, exercise cau­tion and do not consume the food.

• Do not attempt to remove frost from the
appliance with a scraper or knife. Serious
damage to the cooling system could occur.

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• Buildup of heat in a vehicle can be extreme.
The appliance will shut down at extreme
temperatures if cooling is not possible.

• The Cooler must not be used at very dusty
locations (e.g. at the beach), as dust and and
sand grains could be sucked in and damage
the appliance.

• Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com­pliance could void the user’s authority to op­erate the equipment.

• This appliance complies with Part 15 of the
FCCRules and with Industry Canada license­exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub­ject to the following two conditions:

– (1) this appliance may not cause harmful

interference, and

– (2) this appliance must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

Cable cross
Section in
mm² (AWG)

2.5 (13) 2.5 (8.2) 5 (16.4)

4 (11) 4 (13.1) 8 (26.2)

6 (10) 6 (19.6) 12 (39.3)

10 (7) 10 (32.8) 20 (65.6)

• The appliance may make more noise if oper­ated on a surface lean of over 15°, but this
should not have an effect on refrigeration.

• When using the appliance ensure the circuit
being used has a fuse or circuit breaker.
The recommended size for DC12V is 10A,
DC24V is 5A.

12 V
maximum
cable length
in m (ft)

24 V
maximum
cable length
in m (ft)

Important product information

• The appliance requires good ventilation, es­pecially around the vents of the refrigerator.
Ensure at all times that there is sufficient
ventilation so that the heat that arises during
operation does not build up. Make sure that
the appliance is sufficiently far away from
walls and other objects so that the air can
circulate. Ensure that the ventilation open­ings are not covered.

• The lower the ambient temperature, the
lower the power usage. In order to maximise
efficiency keep the appliance in a cool loca­tion out of direct sunlight.

• Do not allow a large amount of ice to build
up on the inside walls as this may impair
cooling. Defrost by turning the appliance off,
allowing the ice to melt and wipe out the
water or remove the drain plug.

• Make sure that the voltage data on the type
plate matches the existing power supply.
Incorrect mains supply can damage the ap­pliance. This is especially important for AC
generators that can generate voltage spikes.

• If your appliance is plugged in to a DC ve­hicle socket, ensure that you disconnect
from power when the vehicle is not in use to
prevent battery drainage.

• Never disconnect the appliance by pulling
the cable instead of the plug.

• It is recommended to operate the appliance
on a flat surface, but it will operate at angles
up to 30º.

• Damage may occur if the DC cable supply
is not appropriately sized. This will cause
low voltage. The table below provides rec­ommended cable sizing from battery to
appliance:

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Operating instructions

Control panel Single Zone

(C30 / C36 / C44 / C60 / C73 / C105)

Product features

2

12

10

8

13

Fig. 1

1

11

9

6

3

5

4

7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Turbo

Fig. 2

Control Panel Dual Zone

(C69 DZ / C96 DZ)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Turbo

Fig. 3

1 Power switch

2 Turbo switch

1 Powered by 12 / 24VDC compressor

2 Two way opening lid

(not Model C36 / C44)

3 Bottle openers on both sides

4 Flat carry and tie down handles

5 Digital display for each compartment

(only dual zones)

6 Multi-voltage system AC (100-240V)

and DC (12 / 24V) - DC inlet on two ends

7 USB port and charger with 3A

8 Stylish robust corners for protection

9 LED interior light

10 Divided compartment storage

3 Power indicator / Fault light

4 Turbo indicator light

5 LED-Display

6 Switch compartments / Mode

7 Temperature settings

Turning the appliance on/off

• Plug in the AC or the DC power cable. If
the appliance does not start automatically,
press the power switch to turn on the appli­ance. The LED display on the control panel
will turn on and the interior temperature is
displayed.

• Press the power switch for three seconds to
switch off the appliance.

11 Fully refrigerated stepped compartment

12 Headroom for upright standing bottles

13 Bluetooth App for mobile use

The system will remember the previous set-

tings when power is off. If the power sup­ply is cut off or disconnected, the appliance will
switch off automatically and once the power
supply is restored it will automatically switch
back on.

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Temperature setting

Battery protect voltage setting

Temperature setting range –22°C to +10°C
(-8 °F to + 50°F) in each compartment

• Press the “switch compartments / mode”
button and use the “temperature set­tings” buttons to increase or decrease the
temperature.

• Press the “Switch compartments / Mode”
button again to change the temperature set­ting in the second compartments (only Dual
zone models).

• Press the “turbo switch” button for Turbo
mode to increase the speed of the compres­sor. This setting can be used when you need
to cool products quicker.

Temperature unit setting

• Press the “Switch compartments / Mode”
button two times to switch between °F / °C
for single zone models and three times for
dual zone models. °F or °C will be shown at
the display. Then press the “temperature set­tings” buttons to change.

• For the dual zone model, press “+” for three
seconds, and you can switch off the cooling
function of the compartment on the left. Also
press “-” for three seconds, you can switch
off the cooling function of the compartment
on the right. Press the same button again for
three seconds to re-start refrigeration in the
corresponding compartment.

• Press the “Switch compartments / Mode”
button one more time after change °F or °C,
to enter battery protect voltage setting. Then
press the “temperature settings” buttons to
choose HI, MED or LO of protect level.

Battery
protect
level:

LO 11.1 ±

MED 12.2 ±

HI 12.6 ±

On

(12 V)

0.3 V

0.3 V

0.3 V

Off

(12 V)

10.1 ±

0.3 V

11.4 ±

0.3 V

11.8 ±

0.3 V

On

(24 V)

23.3 ±

0.3 V

25.3 ±

0.3 V

26.2 ±

0.3 V

Off

(24 V)

21.5 ±

0.3 V

24.1 ±

0.3 V

24.6 ±

0.3 V

Bluetooth setting

• Press the “Switch compartments / Mode”
button one more time after battery protect
voltage setting, to enter Bluetooth activity.
Then press “temperature settings” buttons
to choose ON or OFF.

• Press the “Switch compartments / Mode”
button and “+” button for three seconds, at
the same time to enter the Bluetooth mode.

CLO Connect to the refrigerator by scan the

QR code only.

OPE Scan and find your refrigerator by mo-

bile Bluetooth, and then connect.

Multi voltage system /
Emergency Override

AC/DC, USB connection, fuse and
emergency override in front

AC 100-240V DC 12V/24V

Fig. 4

6

emergency

override

normal

use

Fuse

The fuse (6.3A) may only be

replaced by an expert.

Emergency Override Switch

For normal operation the switch is in the “NOR­MAL USE” position. If an electronic control or
display board failure occurs, slide the switch
to “EMERGENCY OVERRIDE” position. In this
case, the cooler runs with full cooling capacity
and may freeze.

DC connection in the back

DC 12V/24V

Fig. 5

Fig. 7

Attach the lid

Put the lid on the side of the box and press it
down firmly (all models).
On the following models the lid can also be put
on the opposite side of the box. (C60/ C69 DZ/
C73/ C96 DZ/ C105)

The second DC socket allows the optimal use in
every position.

Two way opening and
removable lid

Remove the lid

Open the lid, push it over the aiming position
and remove it (all models).

Fig. 8

Fig. 6

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Truma Cooler App Instructions

Cleaning

To control your Truma Cooler with your smart­phone you can use the Truma Cooler smart­phone app of Truma.

Activate the Bluetooth function of the appliance
(see “Bluetooth setting” on page 6)

Activate the Bluetooth function of your phone
and then download the Truma Cooler smart­phone app from Google Play or Apple App
Store.

When you open the app you will see picture A.
Then you can click “Add device” to search the
appliance, then you will see the available equip­ment, as shown in B.

A B C

Dissconnect the appliance from

the power supply before cleaning.

Clean the appliance inside and outside with a
clean damp cloth every week. If it is dirty, use
baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) dissolved in
lukewarm water to clean the appliance.

Do not use abrasive products, detergents, soap
or hard objects to clean as these can damage
your refrigerator.

After cleaning, wipe out with a clean damp
cloth and dry carefully.

Never clean the appliance under running water
or in dish water.

Do not store products inside appliance if the ap­pliance is not on.

Do not store the appliance if it is wet inside or
without leaving the lid open.

Fig. 9

When you click for example the equipment
CCP-36F9 to connect the appliance, finally
you will see picture C which means connect
successful.

Or if you do not choose to click “Add device”
but to choose to scan the individual QR code
which is delivered with the appliance for con­necting, then will directly enter to picture C.

Now linked to your appliance, you can:

• Easily switch between appliances.

• Adjust your appliances temperature from
–22°C to +10°C (-8 °F to + 50°F).

• Check current temperature.

• Choose from Celsius and Fahrenheit tem­perature scales.

• Turn your appiance on and off.

• Turn Turbo modes on and off.

• Choose battery voltage protection mode.

• Monitor battery voltage.

• Show the fault reason automatically.

• Customize your refrigerator name.

Troubleshooting

The appliance is not turning on

• Check whether the appliance has been
turned on.

• Check the power supply (try a different pow­er source/vehicle/socket).

• Check whether the plug and the socket have
a good connection.

Low refrigeration performance

• Too much product has been placed inside
the appliance.

• There is too much warm product inside the
appliance.

• The lid is unlatched or open.

• The lid seal is broken.

• Poor ventilation. Make sure that the appli­ance is sufficiently far away from walls and
other objects so that the air can circulate.
Ensure that the ventilation openings are not
covered.

• The ambient temperature is too high.

• The temperature setting is too high.

Can hear the sound of running water from
inside the appliance

• This is normal, due to the flow of refrigerant
inside the appliance.

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Unusual noise when refrigerator is working

• The refrigerator is not placed on a level surface

If none of the above solves your issue please contact the Truma Service Center (855-558-7862).

Fault indicator

Please note that the fault indicator will always be green if normal. When flashing, it will
change to orange color.

Errorcode

(App)

ER 0 - Broken temperature

ER 1 1

ER 2 2

Number of flash­es
(every 4 seconds)

Fault Descripton / Solution

sensor

Low voltage

Fan issue

• When the LED display will show E0,
means NTC (the temperature sen­sor) broken circuit or short circuit.
Please contact the Truma Service
Center for support.

• Try on different power source (ve­hicle or 240VAC power). If chang­ing power source fixed issue, then
possible issue with original power
source.

• Ensure cabling between appliance
and battery is at least 1.5mm²
(AWG15), if the distance is more
than 2 meters use at least 2.5mm
(AWG13) cable.

• Fan is drawing too many amps (over

0.6 amps).

• Unplug cable and allow appliance to

ER 3 3

ER 4 4

ER 5 5

If these measures do not remedy the malfunction, contact your dealership, Truma Service or one of
our authorized Service Partners.

Compressor start issue

Low motor speed

Over temperature

rest for 10 minutes.

• Try on different power source (ve­hicle or 240VAC power).

• Electronic box fault.

• Reduce products/items inside
appliance.

• Move so appliance is in a lower am­bient temperature, clean vents/en­sure clear air flow over compressor.

• Move so appliance is in a lower am­bient temperature.

• Clean vents/ensure clear air flow
over compressor.

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Technical Data

Model C36

Single

Zone

Dimen­sions in
mm (in.)

Weight in
kg (lb)

Con­nection
voltage

Rated
current

Length

652 (25.7)
Width
412 (16.2)
Height
428 (16.9)

21.8

(48.4)

12V

5.53 A

24V

2.54 A

C44

Single

Zone

Length

652 (25.7)
Width
412 (16.2)
Height
488 (19.2)

23.4
(52)

12V

5.49 A

24V

2.81 A

C60

Single

Zone

Length

732 (28.8)
Width
456 (18)
Height
488 (19.2)

25.6

(56.9)

DC 12 / 24 V or

AC 100-240V / 50-60Hz

12V

6.35 A

24V

2.92 A

C73

Single

Zone

Length

732 (28.8)

Width

456 (18)
Height
555 (21.85)

28.2

(62.7)

12V

6.10 A

24V

3.00 A

C105

Single

Zone

Length

912 (36)

Width

536 (21.1)

Height

500 (19.7)

33.2

(73.8)

12V

6.40 A

24V

3.20 A

C69 DZ

Dual

Zone

Length

732 (28.8)
Width
456 (18)
Height
555 (21.85)

29.4

(65.3)

12V

6.30 A

24V

3.10 A

C96 DZ

Dual

Zone

Length

912 (36)
Width
536 (21.1)
Height
500 (19.7)

34.9

(77.6)

12V

6.30 A

24V

2.95 A

120V

0.583 A

USB 5V / 3 A

Climate
class

Refrig­erant /
quantity
in g (lb)

Cooling
capacity

Volume
in l (gal)

R134a /

43

(0.08)

36

(9.5)

120V

0.63

R134a /

45

(0.1)

44

(11.6)

120V

0.62 A

R134a /

65

(0.15)

-22°Cto +10°C (-8 °F to +50°F)

60

(15.85)

120V

0.66 A

N, T

R134a /

70

(0.17)

73

(19.28)

120V

0.73 A

R134a/

100

(0.19)

105

(27.7)

120V

0.63 A

R134a /

75

(0.15)

69

24 + 45

(18.2)

(6.3+ 11.9)

120V

0.74 A

R134a /

96

(0.22)

96

41 + 55

(25.3)

(10.8 + 14.5)

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Truma Gerätetechnik GmbH & Co. KG
(“Truma”)

“Truma Cooler”
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED
WARRANTY

This limited warranty pertains solely to the
“Truma Cooler” (Single Zone Models C36, C44,
C60, C73, C105 and Dual Zone Models C69 DZ
and C96 DZ) the “Product”) manufactured by
Truma and sold through its affiliates and dealers in
North America.

Truma warrants subject to the below stated condi­tions that the Product will be free from defects in
material and workmanship, and will perform in ac­cordance with the technical specifications set forth
in the description of the Product for a period of
twelve (12) months for newly manufactured parts
from the original date of purchase. The original
purchaser is advised to register the Product within
two (2) months of purchase at www.truma.net
in order to receive an extended warranty of an
additional twelve (12) months. This limited war­ranty shall only apply if the Product was properly
installed according to the installation instructions
provided and in compliance with applicable codes.

During the warranty period, Truma will repair or re­place, at its own discretion and costs, the defective
Product or parts or components of such Product
reported to Truma and which Truma determines
was defective due to a warranty defect. Costs
of diagnosis for a warranty defect are borne by
Truma. Other costs of diagnosis are not included
in this warranty. At the discretion of Truma, the re­placement of the Product or parts or components
thereof (i) may be newly manufactured, (ii) may
be assembled from new or serviceable used parts
that are equivalent to new parts in performance, or
(iii) may have been previously installed.

The customer shall not attempt to repair the
Product or resolve the problem without the
prior consent of Truma. Any attempt by the
customer to repair the Product or resolve the
problem without the prior consent of Truma
will void this warranty.

This limited warranty does not cover any defects
attributable in whole or in part to (i) non-Truma
products and services and / or alterations of out­of-specification supplies, (ii) accidents, misuse,
negligence or failure of the customer to follow
instructions for the proper use, care and cleaning

(September 2014)

of the Product, (iii) damages caused in gas pres­sure regulation systems due to foreign substances
in the gas (i.e. oil, plasticizers), (iv) external fac­tors (e.g., fire, flood, severe weather), (v) failure of
proper transport packaging, or (vi) failure by the
purchaser to comply with Truma’s installation and
user manual regarding the Product.

All warranty claims must be reported to Truma’s
authorized warranty service center in the United
States:

Truma Corp Service Center,
2800 Harman Drive, Elkhart, IN 46514,
toll free: [phone], fax. [phone],
[email protected], www.truma.net

The purchaser shall provide the following
information regarding the potential warranty claim
(i) serial number of the defective device, (ii) proof of
purchase, (iii) purchaser’s contact information.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED AND SET
FORTH HEREIN, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES
OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
CONCERNING THE PRODUCT AND NO SUCH
WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS SHALL
BE IMPLIED UNDER ANY APPLICABLE LAW,
IN EQUITY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, A WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, A WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR
ANY OTHER WARRANTY WHICH MAY BE
IMPLIED UNDER COMMON LAW OR UNDER
THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OF ANY
STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Unless further limited herein, the entire liability
of Truma and the customer’s exclusive remedy
for damages from any cause related to or arising
out of a warranty defect, regardless of the form
of action, whether in contract or in tort, will not
exceed the amount of the purchase price for
each purchase order for the Product which is the
subject matter or directly related to the causes of
action asserted.

Unless prohibited under applicable state law, in
no event will Truma, its agents, subcontractors,
affiliates, suppliers and employees be liable for (a)
any incidental, indirect, special or consequential
damages, including, but not limited to, loss of use,
revenue, profits or savings, substitute rental or for
any other reason, even if Truma knew or should
have known of the possibility of such losses or
damages, (b) claims, demands or actions against
the customer by any person, except as provided
by applicable law.

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In case you encounter any problems,
please contact the Truma Service
Center at 855-558-7862 or one of our
authorized service partners. For details see
www.truma.net.

Please have the model number and serial
number (see type plate) handy when you
call.

Manufacturing

Truma Gerätetechnik
GmbH & Co. KG
Wernher-von-Braun-Straße 12
D - 85640 Putzbrunn
Germany
www.truma.com

Sales & Service

Truma Corp
2800 Harman Drive
Elkhart, IN 46514
USA
Toll Free 1-855-558-7862
Fax [phone]
[email protected]
www.truma.net

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