Dometic PowerFridge RC3000 User manual

207.5044.20
PowerFridge
RC3000
Operating Instructions
0402
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Thank you for choosing our appliance. We are sure it will provide you with trouble-free use.
n the following, we would like to familiarise you with some symbols, which we bring to your attention to ensure
the safe and efficient operation of the appliance:
source of danger, in event of improper operation
suggested useful tips to read
information concerning environmental protection
The cooling box you have purchased is designed for operation from electrical mains, from a vehicle battery or
from bottled (LP) gas.
Please read these operating instructions carefully before putting the
refrigeration unit into operation. If you later sell or dispose of it, please ensure
that the new owner receives these operating instructions.
Attention!
Your portable refrigerator - in gas operation - must only be used in a well-ventilated
place, where it is protected from rain or water splashes. In electrical operation, the
appliance can be used in an enclosed area. However the appliance must still be
protected from moisture.
n this appliance the storage of any toxic or explosive substance is forbidden!
Attention!
t is important in the interests of efficiency, to give the back of the unit as much
ventilation as possible to allow the heat to escape. The hottest spot is in the vicinity of
the burner, and particularly when operating on gas, it is essential that this place be
kept clear of any obstruction or flammable materials (e.g. grass or plastic ground sheets
that can burn).
In electrical operation, the appliance can be used in an enclosed area. However the
appliance must still be protected from moisture.

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CO TE T
CO TE TS S
1. Unpacking
2. View of the appliance
3. Cleaning
4. Positioning the appliance
5. Using the appliance
5.1. From electrical mains
5.2. From vehicle battery
5.3. From bottled gas
6. Mounting the wheels
7. Making ice
8. Useful suggestions
9. Defrosting, cleaning and maintenance
10. Customer service
11. Putting into operation, technical data
11.1. Connecting to electrical mains
11.2. Connecting to vehicle power supply
11.3. Connecting to bottled gas cylinder
11.4. Connection of gas supply
11.5. Connection of gas cartridge
12. Environmental protection information
13. Recycling

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1. Unpacking
After removal from the cardboard packaging, make
sure the appliance is not damaged. f you find damage
to the appliance resulting from transport, report it
immediately to the transportation firm.
2. View of the appliance
1. insulated casing
2. insulated lid
3. handle
4. control panel
5. evaporator panel
6. rear cover
7. ice tray
8. ice-tray shelf
9. wheels
Figure 1.

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3. Cleaning
Clean both the inside and outside of the
appliance before putting it into use.
To do so, use a soft towel, lukewarm water and a
non-abrasive detergent. Ensure water does not
enter the rear cover grille or the control elements.
Afterwards, wipe the appliance with a clean towel
and cleanwater, and then wipe it dry.
To avoid damage, do not use soap, soda or
abrasive cleaners.
4. Positioning the appliance
During the refrigeration process, the appliance
gives off heat from the condenser (under the
upper part of the rear cover) into the surrounding air.
The more ventilated the condenser is, the more
effective the refrigeration will be.
The other condition for satisfactory operation is that
the appliance stands on a flat surface. This is best
seen by placing a glass of water on top of the
appliance.
t is important that the appliance is not directly
exposed to radiated heat (sunlight, radiator, near an
oven, etc.).
n gas operation following clearances should be
kept from the walls or other materials: from the
back side of the appliance minimum 10cms, from
both sidewalls 4cms each, from the top of the
appliance minimum 30 cms, from the bottom
minimum 5cms.
n the immediate vicinity of the appliance within the
specified distances no inflammable matters (paper,
wood, grass, textile etc.) should be met with.
5. Using the appliance
The cable for mains connection, the 12V connecting
cable and the connector for the gas hook-up are
located on the right-hand side of the rear cover of the
cooling box, behind the door (Figure 2).
5.1. Operating from electrical mains
Make sure the voltage shown on the data plate of the
appliance matches that of the mains voltage to which
you wish to connect the appliance. After opening the
door, pull out the mains connecting cable and
connect it to a receptacle earthed socket for
connection.
When connecting the appliance for the first time, set
the thermostat to maximum; then, after about five
hours, set it back to a medium position. This is
suitable for general refrigeration requirements.
NB: Plug is provided according to specific
regulations in each country and may be different to
that shown.
Figure 2.

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5.2. Operating from vehicle battery
Make sure the voltage shown on the data plate of the
appliance matches the voltage of the vehicle battery
(12V or 24V).
12V DC voltage appliances are equipped with
connectors that can be plugged into cigarette lighters
(Figure 3.). For some types of vehicle, you may need
to remove the red plastic ring located on the end of
the connector. To do so, turn the plastic ring in an anti-
clockwise direction and pull it off. The appliance can
then be connected to the cigarette lighter. n 12V
operation, the appliance runs uninterrupted without
temperature control.
24V DC voltage appliances are shipped with bare wire
ends. The wire ends must be connected to a terminal
block, which is in turn connected to the vehicle
battery via a 5A fuse and 5A switch.
For 12V or 24V operation, make sure, if the
engine is not running, that the appliance
connector is removed from the cigarette lighter (12V
appliance) or that the switch is turned off (24V
appliance). Otherwise, the appliance will discharge
the vehicle battery when in operation.
5.3. Operating from bottled gas
Connection to the gas cylinder is described in
sections 11.3. and 11.4.
After opening the valve of the gas cylinder, push the
safety gas valve down (Figure 4) and set it to the large
flame symbol, holding it down for about 10 seconds.
Next, press the piezo-igniting button (marked with a
star) several times one after the other. f the flame does
not ignite, repeat the process. (Air in the appliance gas
line prior to connection to the gas cylinder must be
evacuated. Only then can the gas be lit.)
gnition of the flame can be verified through the flame-
view opening (Figure 5). After you have got the flame
keep the safety gas valve down another 20 seconds.
6. Mounting the wheels
The wheel set, found inside the appliance, consists of
the following parts:
2 wheels
1 axle
1 axle-retaining screw
1 pull handle
1 handle fastener
2 screws for the pull handle
Figure 3.
Figure 4.
Figure 5.

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First mount the two wheels on the axle. To do so,
press in the spring located on the wheel (Figure 6);
then release the spring, pushing the wheel onto the
axle. t can be felt when the spring jumps into place
and it is not possible to pull the wheel from the axle.
After mounting the wheels, fasten the axle to the
bottom of the housing. To do so, turn the appliance
upside down (while empty) and fasten the axle with the
retaining screw (Figure 7).
To mount the pull handle, turn the appliance (while
empty) on its end. Position the pull handle below the
handle fastener, so that its smooth surface is on the
outside. Screw the handle fastener to the chassis
using both screws (Figure 8).
Snap the pull handle into the fastener groove, folding
it down beside the chassis. n this position, it acts as
a leg when the appliance is in operation.
f you wish to pull the appliance on wheels, make sure
no power source is connected. Then straighten up the
pull handle and pull the appliance to its new location.
When loading onto a vehicle, the wheels and handle
are removed in reverse order (if required for better use
of space). The appliance must be empty to carry out
these processes.
Figure 6.
Figure 7.
Figure 8.

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7. Making ice
The ice-tray holder and ice-tray accessories delivered
with the appliance allow ice cubes to be made. To do
so, first insert the ice-tray holder panel into the groove
of the plastic holder. Make sure the perforated part of
the panel enters the groove (Figure 9).
Next, fill the ice tray with water (up to about 4 mm
below the edge) and put on the cover.
Place the ice tray on the ice-tray holder panel, so that
its outer edge is below the edge of the plastic cover
(Figure 10). This prevents the ice tray from falling from
the holder when the vehicle is in motion.
The plastic cover of the ice-tray holder is not
completely watertight when fastened. For this reason,
a few drops of water may come from the ice-tray
holder. This is not unusual and does not cause any
problem.
Figure 9.
Figure 10.
8. Useful suggestions
When setting out on a trip, run the appliance on 230 V for 24 hours. Place food in a pre-cooled condition
into the appliance.
Determine the requirements for making ice and either set up the ice-tray holder or remove it before
plugging in the refrigeration unit. (Because of frost formation, this may be more difficult to accomplish
later.)
Frost forms on the evaporator panel when in operation. When opening the cover or putting in food, some
of this frost melts and collects in the form of water on the bottom of the appliance. Wipe the water off
occasionally using a sponge.
Avoid putting foods with fragile packaging (such as glass) into the refrigeration unit, if you wish to pull it
on its wheels. Movements and shaking of the unit may cause these items to break.
On descent, make sure the refrigeration unit does not roll onto your legs. On steep descents, proceed
behind the unit with the wheels in front.
Once the refrigeration unit is in its permanent position, make sure foods do not come into contact with
the evaporator panel, as this can cause freezer-burn to the foods.
9. Defrosting, cleaning and maintenance
For defrosting, always unplug the appliance from an electrical power source to avoid the risk of shock. Make
sure no other power source is connected (gas or 12V / 24V). Remove food from the refrigeration unit and
leave the lid open. Depending on the temperature, frost melts in a short time from the evaporator panel, with
water collecting at the bottom of the appliance. Wipe it off using a towel. Afterwards, clean the appliance by
following the instructions in section 3. Leave the lid ajar to prevent any odours from forming. The appliance
does not require any further maintenance.

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10. Customer service
Before notifying customer service, please check the
following:
Are location and ventilation satisfactory?
Does the appliance stand evenly?
s there a current in the wall socket and is the
connection suitable for the appliance?
s the mains power cable damaged?
For mains operation, is the electric thermostat
swiched on?
For gas operation, was the safety valve knob
pressed down long enough?
s the safety valve knob set towards the large
flame symbol?
s the gas cylinder or the pressure regulator valve
open?
s there any gas in the cylinder? ( f by shaking, no
liquid movement can be detected, then the
cylinder is empty.)
Are by any chance two different power sources
connected (such as gas or electricity)?
Was warm food placed in the unit?
Was a large quantity of food put in at one time?
f after checking the above, the appliance still does
not operate properly, contact customer service. When
reporting the problem, state the type of problem, the
type of appliance, and the product number and serial
number from the data plate.
We assume the warranty in accordance with our
warranty assumptions for the appliance.
11. Putting into operation
You must, in all instances, operate the
appliance from a single energy source only.
Connecting several energy sources at the same time
will cause failure of the appliance.
Technical data:
11.1 Connecting to electrical mains
Make sure no other energy source is connected
(gas, 12V).
The appliance may only be operated from
nominal voltage mains as shown on the data
plate. The appliance mains plug may be connected
to a mains socket earthed in accordance with
regulations.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
The manufacturer declines any liability should
these safety measures not be observed.
Electrical Requirements
Before switching on, make sure the electricity
supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the
appliance rating plate.
Model RC 3000
Type JCB 4
Gross volume 35 litre
Mains operation 220 - 240V ( C)
Input 80W
Energy consumption 1.4 kWh/24h
Battery operation 12V (DC)
Input 80W
Energy consumption 160 h/24h
Gas pressure (p) 30 mbar
Gas classification I3 B/P
Jet size 19
Climate class N
Refrigerant 370g NH3+ H2O

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11.2 Connecting to vehicle power
source
Make sure no other energy source is connected (gas,
230V).
12V appliances must be connected to a vehicle
cigarette lighter, which is protected with a 10A fuse.
24V appliances must be connected by inserting a
terminal block and switch and protected with a 5A
fuse. The switch must be suitable for switching a 5A
current.
11.3 Connecting to gas cylinder
Make sure no other energy source is connected
(230V, 12V).
The unit must not be connected to town or natural gas
pipelines. t is only suitable for use with
propane/butane gas (e.g. Calor Gas, Camping Gaz,
Caravangas, etc.).
The mobilCooler is equipped for a specific gas-
pressure, corresponding to the standard pressure of
the country in which it is sold. The rating-plate states
the pressure that is correct. t is important that a non-
adjustable pressure-regulator is used to reduce the
pressure in the gas cylinder to the operating pressure
specified on the rating-plate. No other pressure may
be used.
Needle valve-operated gas control taps are NOT
suitable for use with this appliance and must not be
used as a substitute for a pressure regulator.
11.4 Connection of gas supply
(The following instructions refer in the main to coolers
manufactured in the United Kingdom. For other
countries please refer to your supplier.)
Always connect in the following sequence:
GAS BOTTLE →PRESSURE-REGULATOR →
→ APPL ANCE.
To connect the appliance to the pressure-regulator an
APPROVED GAS TUB NG should be used. This should
be minimum in length - have an inside dimension of
8mm and be marked BS3212/2/8.
The pressure-regulator must be compatible for Butane
11 in (28 mbar) or for Propane 14 in (37 mbar).
To connect the pressure-regulator to the gas bottle, the
valve of the gas bottle must be closed. After connecting
the pressure regulator to the bottle by srewing, connect
the two ends of the tubing to the nipples and secure
them with the two hose clipse. (Figure 11).
When fitting the connection to the gas inlet of the
appliance (Figure 11), hold the counterpart to avoid
straining and possibly damaging.
The gas bottle (Butane, blue bottle) may only be
used in an upright position and particular care must
be taken every time the appliance is connected to
the gas bottle to ensure that there are no leaks, that
the tubing (rubber hose) is not under tension or
kinked, and that it is not in contact with hot
surfaces.
The tubing and the gas bottle should always be
located in positions where they will not be tripped
over or otherwise inadvertently disturbed.
Before attempting to light the burner, every time
after connection, turn on the gas at the bottle and
check the gas connections for leaks by applying a
soap and water solution over them and watching for
bubbles, which would indicate a leak.
After testing dry off traces of detergent.
11.5 Connection of gas cartridge
As an option, a mobiCool Gas Kit can be
delivered. Please contact your distributor. The
instruction for use is supplied with the kit.

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12. Environmental protection
information
The appliance does not contain any CFCs/HCFCs.
Ammonia (natural hydrogen and nitrogen compound)
is used as a refrigerating agent in the refrigeration unit.
The ozone-friendly cyclopentane is activated as a
motive agent for the PU foam insulation.
Sodium chromate is used for corrosion protection
(less than 2 weight % of the coolant).
13. Recycling
After unpacking the appliance, the packing materials
should be delivered to a local collection site. At the
end of its useful lifetime, the appliance should be
delivered to a specialised collection and reprocessing
firm, which reclaims the usable materials. The rest is
properly destroyed.
This appliance compiles whit the following EEC
directives:
LVD-Directive 73/23/EEC with amendment
90/683/EEC
EMC-Directive 89/336/EEC
Gas-Directive 90/396/EEC.
For your safety:
Do not check for leaks with a naked flame! Do not smoke while checking for leaks!
Figure 11.

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