Dometic ACX Series User manual

ACX35,ACX40,ACX40G
Absorber Cooler
Operating manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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COOL BOXES
ACX SERIES
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ACX35, ACX40, ACX40G
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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.
Table of contents
1 Explanation of symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
4 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5 Technical description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
7 Cleaning and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
10 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
11 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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ACX35, ACX40, ACX40G Explanation of symbols
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1 Explanation of symbols
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2 Safety instructions
2.1 General safety
!WARNING!
•Never open the absorber unit. It is under high pressure and can cause
injury if it is opened.
•Do not operate the cooler if it is visibly damaged.
•If the power cable for this cooler is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person in
order to prevent safety hazards.
•This cooler only be repaired by qualified personnel. Inadequate
repairs may cause serious hazards.
•This cooler 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 cooler safely and are aware of the
resulting risks.
•Cleaning and user maintenance must not carried out by unsupervised
children.
•Children must not play with the cooler.
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!
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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•Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
cooler.
•Always keep and use the cooler 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 cooler.
!CAUTION!
•Disconnect the cooler from the electricity and gas supplies.
– Before cleaning and maintenance
–Afteruse
•Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable
containers.
ANOTICE!
•Do not open the refrigerant circuit under any circumstances.
•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.
•Check that the voltage specification on the type plate is the same as
that of the power supply.
•Only connect the cooler as follows:
– Plug the DC connection cable into the DC on-board socket (e.g.
cigarette lighter) in the vehicle
– Or plug the AC connection cable into the AC mains
•Never pull the plug out of the socket by the connection cable.
•If the cooler is connected to the DC socket: Disconnect the cooler and
other power consuming devices from the battery before connecting
the quick charging device.
•If the cooler is connected to the DC socket: disconnect the cooler or
switch it off when you turn off the engine. Otherwise you may dis-
charge the battery.
•The cooler is not suitable for transporting substances which are caustic
or contain solvents.
•This cooler contains combustible cyclopentane in the insulation. The
gases in the insulation material require special disposal procedures. At
the end of its service life, ensure that the cooler is properly disposed
of.
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2.2 Operating the cooler safely
!CAUTION!
•Before starting the device, ensure that the power supply line and the
plug are dry.
•Only use the appliance where there is good ventilation.
•Do not let the appliance operate unattended.
•Only operate the cooler from a single energy source.
ANOTICE!
•Do not use electrical devices inside the cooler unless they are
recommended by the manufacturer for that purpose.
•Do not place the cooler 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 cooler is sufficiently far
away from walls and other objects so that the air can circulate.
•Ensure that the ventilation openings are not covered.
Keep the following spaces (fig. 1, page 3).
•Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluid.
•Never immerse the cooler in water.
•Protect the cooler and the cable against heat and moisture.
•To enable the refrigerant to circulate properly, the cooler may not
tilted by more than 3°. Use a spirit level to make sure the cooler is level.
2.3 Safety when operating with DC power
ANOTICE!
•Only select DC operation (battery mode) if you are using a battery
monitor or if the alternator in your vehicle provides sufficient voltage.
•Only use cables with an appropriate cross section.
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2.4 Safety when operating with AC power
ANOTICE!
•Check that the voltage specification on the type plate is the same as
that of the power supply.
•Only use the cable supplied to connect the cooler to the AC mains.
•Never pull the plug out of the socket by the connection cable.
2.5 Safety when operating with gas
!WARNING!
•When using gas, the cooler may only be used outdoors.
•Never operate the cooler with gas
– in road vehicles, water vessels or enclosed spaces
– at petrol stations
– while driving
•Beware of suffocation!
Operating the device with gas in an unventilated area will reduce the
amount of oxygen in this area.
•Make sure that the area is sufficiently ventilated when the device is
being operated.
•Do not operate the device in unventilated areas such as enclosed
premises, tents, motor vehicles, motor homes, caravans, ships,
yachts, boots and truck cabs.
•Never place the device near flammable materials (paper, dry leaves,
textiles).
•Keep flammable objects away from the burner.
•The cooler may only be operated with the pressure stated on the type
plate. Use a DIN-DVGW-approved pressure regulator with a fixed
setting in accordance with DIN EN 16129.
•Never store liquid gas cylinders in unventilated areas or below
ground level (funnel shaped holes in the ground).
•Keep liquid gas cylinders away from direct sunlight. The temperature
may not exceed 50 °C.
•Never use a naked flame to check the cooler for leaks.
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•If you smell gas:
– Close the gas supply cock and the valve on the cylinder.
– Do not press an electric switch.
– Put out any naked flames.
– Have the gas system checked by a specialist.
ANOTICE!
•Only use propane or butane gas (not natural gas).
3Scopeofdelivery
4 Intended use
The absorber cooler is ideal for cooling foodstuffs.
The cooler can be operated with DC power, AC power or gas.
It can also be used for camping. The device may not be exposed to rain.
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5 Technical description
The cooler is portable. It can keep goods cool up to max. 30 °C below ambient
temperature.
If using gas, the cooler may only be operated outdoors.
If using electricity, the cooler may also be operated in enclosed spaces.
Quantity Description
1 Absorber cooler
1 Tray with cover for making ice cubes
1 Operating manual
CAUTION! Health hazard!
Please check if the cooling capacity of the device is suitable for storing
the food you wish to cool.
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5.1 Connections
5.2 Control elements
When the cooler is connected to the AC mains, the required cooling level isset using
the cooling level controller (1).
➤To increase the cooling level, turn the cooling level controller (1) clockwise.
For the maximum cooling level, turn the cooling level controller (1) clockwise as
far as it will go (position “7”).
➤To decrease the cooling level, turn the cooling level controller (1) anticlockwise.
➤To switch the cooler off, turn the cooling level controller (1) anti-clockwise as far
as it will go (position “0”).
When the cooler is connected to the DC power socket the cooling level cannot be
adjusted.
When the cooler is operated with gas, the required cooling level is set using the
temperature controller (2).
No. in
fig. 2, page 4 Description
1 AC connection cable
2 DC connection cable
3 Cover for control elements
4 Gas connection port (ACX35, ACX40 only)
5 Gas cartridge (ACX40G only)
6 Pilot light sight glass
No. in
fig. 3, page 5 Description
1 Cooling level controller
2 Temperature controller
3Ignitionbutton
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➤To increase the cooling level, turn the temperature controller (2) clockwise.
For the maximum cooling level, turn the temperature controller (2) to the
maximum position.
➤To decrease the cooling level, turn the temperature controller (2) anticlockwise.
➤To switch the cooler off, turn the temperature controller (2) anti-clockwise as far
as it will go (position “”).
6Operation
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CAUTION! Health hazard!
Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable
containers.
NOTICE! Beware of damage
•Ensure that the items placed in the cooler are suitable for cooling to
the selected temperature.
•Ensure that food or liquids in glass containers are not excessively
refrigerated. Liquids expand when they freeze. and can therefore
destroy glass containers.
•Ensure that your refrigerated container is well ventilated so that any
heat created can dissipate. Otherwise proper functioning cannot be
ensured. It is especially important not to cover the air vents.
NOTE
•Before starting your new cooler for the first time, you should clean it
inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons (see also
chapter “Cleaning and maintenance” on page 23).
•Cool the cooler for about 24 hours before starting your journey using
gas or electricity from the mains. This way your cooler will attain the
required cooling level faster when you reach your destination.
•The cooling performance can be affected by:
– the ambient temperature
– the amount of food to be conserved
– how often the lid is opened.
•A few water drops may form inside the cooler if it has been cooling
for a lengthy period. This is normal because the moisture in the air
condenses to water when the temperature in the cooler falls. The
cooler is not defective. Wipe it out with a dry cloth if necessary.
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➤Press the control element cover (fig. 23, page 4) to open it.
➤To close the control element cover (fig. 23, page 4), push it towards the lid
until it latches.
6.1 Energy saving tips
•Choose a well ventilated installation location which is protected against direct
sunlight.
•Allow warm food to cool down first before placing it in the cooling device to
keep cool.
•Do not open the cooling device more often than necessary.
•Do not leave the cooling device open for longer than necessary.
6.2 Using the cooler in DC mode
➤Place the cooler on a firm, level surface.
➤Plug the DC connection cable (fig. 22, page 4) into the cigarette lighter socket
in the vehicle.
✓The cooler starts cooling the interior.
➤Pull out the DC connection cable to switch off the cooler.
6.3 Connecting to vehicle power
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6.4 Using the cooler in AC mode
➤Place the cooler on a firm, level surface.
➤Plug the AC connection cable (fig. 21, page 4) into the AC mains.
➤Turn the cooling level controller (fig. 31, page 5) to the required position.
✓The cooler starts cooling the interior.
NOTE
If you connect the cooling device to the vehicle power, remember that
you may have to turn on the ignition to supply it with power.
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6.5 Connecting the ACX35 or ACX40 cooler to an
external gas supply (DE, A, CH)
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Proceed as follows (fig. 4, page 5):
➤Place the cooler on a firm, level surface.
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➤Connect the hose line (3) to the gas connection port (2) of the cooler.
To do this, use two open-end spanners (1) of 13 mm and 17 mm.
➤Make sure that the hose line
– is not crushed or kinked
– is a safe distance from the burner
➤Take the safety cap (4) off the safety coupling (5) of the gas port.
WARNING!
There must be a shut-off device in the gas line so that the cooler can be
cut off separately. The shut-off device must be easily accessible.
NOTICE!
•This cooler may only be connected to the gas supply by a specialist
in accordance with the applicable regulations and standards.
•Only use cylinders of propane or butane gas (not natural gas or city
gas) with an approved pressure reduction valve and suitable head.
Compare the pressure information on the type plate with the pres-
sure information on the pressure regulator on the propane or butane
gas cylinder.
•Observe the pressures which are permitted in your country. Use a
DIN-DVGW-approved pressure regulator with a fixed setting:
– The following applies for Germany: DIN EN 16129.
– The following applies for Europe: EN 732, EN 521 and
EN 437:2003+A1:2009.
•The cooler may only be operated with hose lines in a perfect techni-
cal condition. Replace any porous or damaged hose lines.
NOTE
•Use a gas pressure controller to match the gas pressure that is
specified on the type plate.
WARNING!
Only use approved hose lines (DIN 4815, part 2) with a maximum length
of 1.5 m.
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➤Push the sleeve of the hose line (3) into the safety coupling (5) until you hear it
latch.
➤Open the valve (6) on the safety coupling (5).
➤Open the valve of the gas cylinder or container.
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➤Check all connections with leak spray.
There are no leaks at the connections if no bubbles form.
Disconnecting the cooler from the external gas supply
➤Close the valve (6) of the safety coupling (5) of the gas port.
➤Disconnect the hose line (2) by pushing the sleeve towards the valve handle.
➤Put the cap (4) onto the safety coupling (5).
➤Turn the temperature controller (fig. 32, page 5) to “”.
6.6 Connecting the ACX35 or ACX40 cooler to a gas
cylinder
Note the following country-specific gas type and gas pressure categories:
➤Connect the ACX35 or ACX40 cooler to the gas hose (fig. 6, page 7) and the
gas cylinder (fig. 7, page 8).
WARNING!
Never check for leaks with an open flame or near sources of ignition.
Country Device categories
Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Sweden I3B/P – 30 mbar
Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Italy, The Nether-
lands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom
I3+ – 28 – 30 / 37 mbar
Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland I3B/P – 50 mbar
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