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Installation Instructions
Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles
RMD 8501 RMD 8505
RMD 8551 RMD 8555
T.B. MBA 02/2009
N 1
Type C40 / 110
822 6114 - 00 English
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Dometic GmbH In der Steinwiese 16 D-57074 Siegen www.dometic.com © Dometic GmbH - 2009 - Subject to change - Printed in Germany 2
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Table of Contents 1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 Guide to these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1.3 Copyright protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General 1.0 General 1.1 Introduction No part of these instructions may be reprodu- On installation of the appliance, the technical ced, copied or utilised in any other way wit- and administrative regulations of the country hout written authorisation by Dometic GmbH, in which the vehicle will first be used must be Siegen. adhered to. Otherwise the refrigerator must be installed as described in these instructions. In Europe, for example, gas appliances, cable routing, installation of gas cylinders
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General CAUTION! 1.6 Limitation of liability All information and guidance in these opera- CAUTION (used without the safety alert sym- ting instructions were prepared after taking bol) indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to into consideration the applicable standards the appliance. and regulations as well as the current state of the art. Dometic reserves the right to make changes at any time which are deemed to be in the interest of improving t
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Safety instructions 2.0 Safety instructions 2.1 Application according to DANGER! regulations Never use an unshielded flame to check This refrigerator is designed for installation in gas bearing parts and pipes for leakage! recreation vehicles such as caravans or motorhomes. The appliance has been type- There is a danger of fire or explosion.. approval tested for this application in accor- dance with the EC Gas Directive. The refrigerator is to be used solely for storing WARNING! foodstuffs. N
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Description of model 3.0 Description of model 3.2 Refrigerator rating plate 3.1 Model identification Example : The rating plate is to be found on the inside of the refrigerator. It contains all important details of the refrigerator. You can read off from this D 8 5 0 1 RM the model identification, the product number and the serial number. You will need these 1 details whenever you contact the customer service centre or when ordering spare parts. 5 Depth of housing : 0 = standard 5 = + 55mm 6 =
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Description of model 3.3 Technical data Fig. 2 Model Dimensions Gross capacity Rating details Consumption * Net Ignition H x W x D (mm) with mains/battery electricity/gas weight Piezo Automat Depth incl. door freezer compartment over 24hrs 160 lit. 30 lit. 190 W / 170 W ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g 40 kg • RMD 8501 1245x525x567 RMD 8505 1245x525x567 160 lit. 30 lit. 190 W / 170 W ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g 40 kg • 190 lit. 35 lit. 190 W / 170 W ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g 41,5 kg • RMD
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Installation 4.0 Installation instructions 4.1.1 Side installation 4.1 Installation If the appliance is installed on the same side of the vehicle as the entrance door, it is desirable WARNING! that the door does not cover the refrigerator's vents. (Fig. 5, Clearance door/ventilation grille at The appliance may be installed by authori- least 25 mm). Otherwise ventilation could be sed personnel only! impaired which causes a loss in cooling perfor− mance. Awnings are often placed at the door The
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Installation 4.1.2 Rear installation CAUTION! Rear installation often causes an unfavourable The maximum cooling performance is not installation arrangement, as ideal ventilation available! Do not apply this installation cannot always be assured (e.g. the lower venti- method, as it does not provide proper ven− lation grille is covered by the bumper or the rear tilation! Please refer to the description in lights of the vehicle!). The maximum cooling per- section 4.2. formance of the aggregate is
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Installation Dometic recommend mounting a strip with a heat deflector plate into the installation recess above the appliance (Fig. 8). This allows the Deviations require the consent of the manu- ascending hot air to escape directly outside. facturer! This deflection plate must also be provided with a lipped seal. That ensures that the refrigerator can easily be removed for maintenance or repair. 4.2 Ventilation and air extraction of the refrigerator A correct installation of the refrigerator is
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Installation 4.2.1 Installation of roof exhaust R500 4.2.2 Installation of lower and upper and lower ventilation grille LS300. ventilation grilles LS300. R500 R500 LS300 H H LS300 LS300 ventilation aperture ventilation aperture d = 20 - 40 mm d = 20 - 40 mm Fig. 11 Fig. 12 The ventilation grilles must have an open Minimum height of ventilation ( mm) H cross-section of at least 400 cm². This is ☺ ☺ ☺ 1. ☺ ☺ ☺ achieved by using the Dometic LS300 absorber Roof exhaust R500 ventilation and air
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Installation 4.3 Installing the ventilation system Correct mounting of the lower ventilation grille 4.3.1 Installing LS300 facilitates access to the connections and To install the ventilation grilles, cut two rectan- functional parts during maintenance. gles width b = b490mm, height a 249mm, in the outer wall of the vehicle (for position of the cuts, see Fig. 11,12).). 4.3.2 Installing roof exhaust R500 1 b Measurements of roof exhaust R500 Cut two rectangles in the outer wall of the vehicl
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Installation 4.3.3 Installing L205 (without mosquito 4.3 Exhaust duct system net) The exhaust gas duct system must be made in To install the ventilation grille, cut a rectangle such a manner as to achieve a complete extrac- width 451 mm x height 156 mm, in the outer tion of combustion products to the outside of wall of the vehicle (for position of the cuts, see living space. The flue gas is vented directly Fig. 11,12). through the upper grille. Do not use any kind of aluminium flue pipe to l
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Installation 4.5 Installation recess 4.6 Securing the refrigerator The refrigerator must be installed draught-proof In the sidewalls of the refrigerator, there are four in a recess (also refer to Section "4.1.3"). The plastic sleeves for securing the refrigerator. The measurements of the recess are stated in the sidewalls or strips attached for securing the table below. Push the appliance far enough into refrigerator must be prepared to hold the screws the recess until the front edge of the ref
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Installation CAUTION! 4.7 Insert the decor panel Decor panel with frame Remove the lateral ledge (1) fr 1 om the door (ledge is attached, not screwed). Shift decor panel (2) a 2 way from the door and insert the new decor panel. Re−attach ledge (1) 1 . Fig. 32 Fig. 31 wrong right 2 1 Frameless decor panel 1 2 Fig. 29 Fig. 33 4 2 3 1 2 Decor panel dimensions : 1 Upper door Height Width Thickness 300 +/- 1 mm 507,5 +/- 1 mm max. 1.7 mm Lower door Height Width Thickness 907,4 +/- 1 mm 507,5 +/
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Installation 4.8 Gas installation be issued. WARNING! The refrigerator must be equipped with a shut−off valve allowing to cut the supply The gas connection shall be carried out line. Such a shut−off device must be rea− by qualified personnel* only. dily accessible to the user. * Qualified personnel are accredited experts who are able, by virtue of their training and knowledge, to vouch for the correct implementation of the leakage test. Observe the regulations stated in section C CA AU UT
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Installation 4.9 Electrical installation 4.9.2 Battery connection The machine's 12V connection cable is connec- ted (observing correct polarity) to a terminal WARNING! strip. The wiring for the heating element (refer to A, B wiring diagram connections; connection The electrical installation shall be carried cable white/red) must be direct and by the shor- out by qualified personnel* only. test possible route to the battery or electric generator. * Qualified personnel are accredited experts who
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Installation 4.9.3 Terminal strip Contacts : For MES and AES it is compulsory to provide a permanent 12V DC supply at the terminals C/D (permanent voltage supply for functional electronics). 4.9.4 D+ and solar connection (only for 2 AES models) 1 D+ − connection: n >Automatic Mode< the AES electronic system Fig. 36 automatically selects the most efficient energy supply. In automatic mode the electronic A = Ground heating element DC 1 system uses the D+ signal (dynamo +) of the B = Positive conn
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Installation 4.9.5 Wiring diagram Wiring diagram RMD8xx1 : Fig. 39 For MES and AES it is compulsory to provide a permanent 12V DC supply at the terminals C/D (permanent voltage supply for functional electronics). 20
