Dometic REFRIGERATION 10-Series User manual

RMD10T, RMD10XT
Absorption refrigerator
Installation Manual
EN
REFRIGERATION
10-SERIES
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RMD10T, RMD10XT Explanationofsymbols
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Please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and first
use, and store it in a safe place. If you pass on the product to another
person, hand over this instruction manual along with it.
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Table of contents
1 Explanation of symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4 Installing the refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
5 Connecting the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
1 Explanation of symbols
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NOTE
You can find details on the operation in the manual.
WARNING!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE!
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.
NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.
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2 Safety instructions
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:
• Faulty assembly or connection
• Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and incorrect
connection voltage
• Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual
!WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death
or serious injury.
Explosion hazard
• Never open the absorber unit. It is under high pressure and can cause
injury if it is opened.
•Only operate the device at the pressure shown on the type plate.
Only use pressure controllers with a fixed setting which comply with
the national regulations (in Europe EN 12864).
Fire hazard
• Ensure clean and residue-free handling if silicon sealant or similar is
used. There is a risk of fire if silicone filaments come into contact with
hot parts or naked flames.
• Never use a naked flame to check the device for leaks.
• Only use propane or butane gas (not natural gas).
Health hazard
• Do not operate the device if it is visibly damaged.
• If the AC power cable for this device is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person in
order to prevent safety hazards.
• This device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Inadequate
repairs may cause serious hazards.
Risk of asphyxiation
• Dismantle all device doors for the disposal of the old device and leave
the shelves in the device to prevent accidental enclosure and suffoca-
tion.
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!CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Electrical shock
• Before starting the device, ensure that the power supply line and the
plug are dry.
Risk of crushing
• Do not put your fingers into the hinge.
ANOTICE! Damage hazard
• Only hold the device at the body of the device during transport. Never
hold the device at the absorber unit, the cooling fins, the gas pipes,
the door or the control panel.
• Make sure that the device circuit is not damaged during
transportation. The refrigerant in the device circuit is highly
flammable.
In the event of any damage to the device circuit (smell of ammonia):
– Switch off the device if applicable.
– Avoid naked flames and sparks.
– Air the room well.
• Do not install the device near naked flames or other heat sources (heat-
ers, 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 device is sufficiently far
away from walls and other objects so that the air can circulate.
• Check that the voltage specification on the type plate is the same as
that of the power supply.
• Do not open the refrigerant circuit under any circumstances.
• Only use the AC connection cable supplied to connect the device to
the AC mains.
• Only use cables with a suitable size.
• Never pull the plug out of the socket by the connection cable.
• The device may not be exposed to rain.
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2.1 Standard AS 4555 safety
!WARNING!
• The appliance may be installed by authorised personnel only!
• The unit and the exhaust duct system must be in principle installed so
tat it is accessible for maintenance work, can easily installed and dis-
mantled and removed from the vehicle without great effort.
• Installation and connection of the appliance must comply with the
latest technical regulations, as follows:
– The electrical installation must comply with national and local
regulations.
– The gas installation must comply with national and local
regulations:
AS 5601.2 – Gas Installations
NZ 5601 – Gas Appliance Safety
• Install the refrigerator so that it is protected from excessive heat, as this
leads to poor performance and increases the power consumption of
the refrigerator.
• This refrigerator is provided for installation within Universal gas
equipment and must be run exclusively on liquid gas (no natural gas,
town gas).
• An AGA Approved LP Regulator must be fitted to the gas supply. The
pressure regulator must concur with the operating pressure specified
on the rating plate of the appliance. the operating pressure corre-
sponds to the standard pressure of the country of specification.
• Only one connection pressure is permitted for any one vehicle! A plate
showing the permanent, clearly legible notice must be displayed in
full view at the point where the gas cylinder is installed.
• The gas connection to the appliance must be installed securely and
free of stress using pipe connectors and must be securely connected
to the vehicle.
• The gas connection to the appliance is 1/8" BSP Female.
• The refrigerator must be equipped with a gas cock in the supply line to
allow the supply to be disconnected. such a cutout device must be
readily accessible to the user.
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• Before leaving - Check all connections for gas leaks with soap and
water. Do not use an unshielded flame for detecting leaks. Ignite the
burner to ensure correct operation of gas valve, burner and igni-
tion.When satisfied with the appliance, instruct the user on the correct
method of operation. In case the appliance fails to operate correctly
after all checks have been carried out, refer to the authorised service
provider in your area.
3Accessories
4 Installing the refrigerator
You find the instructions manual for changing the door stop and the
decorative plate online at:
“dometic.com/manuals”.
The device is suitable for installation in:
• caravans
• motor homes
Description
Dometic gas flue kit 3776
Single lipped sealing for draft-proof installation for gaps of 1 – 5 mm (fig. 8B, page 15)
Double lipped sealing for draft-proof installation for gaps of 5 – 10 mm (fig. 8C, page 15)
Winter cover LS300 for the ventilation grill
Optional Battery Pack R10-BP for stand-alone gas operation
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4.1 Preparing the installation
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When installing the refrigerator, note the following:
• To enable the refrigerant to circulate properly, the refrigerator may not exceed an
angle of 3 °.
Park the vehicle horizontally for this purpose.
• The refrigerator must be installed so that
– it is easily accessible for service work
– easy to de-install and install
– can be easily removed from the vehicle
NOTICE!
• The refrigerator may not be installed in the rear of motor homes with
the door pointing in the direction of travel.
• Use exclusively original Dometic ventilation grills to ensure safe
operation.
d90°
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H
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D
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• The refrigerator must be installed in a recess so that it stands secure when the
vehicle is in motion. Note the dimensions in fig. 1for this purpose.
Refrigerator Overall dimension in mm
RMD10.5T RMD10.5XT
Height (A) 1260 1260
Width (B) 550 550
Depth (C)
(excludes control knob 5mm)
550 605
Recess Dimension in mm
RMD10.5T RMD10.5XT
Height (H) 1252 1252
Width (W) 530 530
Depth (D) min. 565 – max. 575 min. 520 – max. 630
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• The outer wall must be fitted with an air inlet vent (fig. 21) and an outlet vent
(fig. 22) with ventilation grills so that the heat generated can be easily released
to the outside:
– Air inlet vent: Fit ventilation grill as flush as possible with the base of the
installation niche.
– Outlet vent: fit as far above the refrigerator as possible.
• Fit a heat conduction plate (fig. 23) above the refrigerator so that the heat does
not accumulate in the vehicle.
• The distance between the air inlet and outlet vents must be at least 1250 mm
(fig. 3).
≥1250 mm
< 1250 mm
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• The distance between the refrigerator and the rear wall must be at least 15 mm
but no more than 25 mm.
• A distance of more than 25 mm between the refrigerator and rear wall leads to
poor performance and increases the power consumption of the refrigerator.
Reduce the space behind the refrigerator to create adequate air inlet and outlet
ventilation (fig. 4). Use a ventilation plate, for example, to do this.
15 – 25 mm
>25 mm >25 mm
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• If the minimum distance between the air inlet and outlet vents cannot be met, a
roof vent must be installed instead of the air outlet vent.
– The roof vent should be installed directly above the back of the refrigerator as
far as this is possible. Use an air duct (fig. 51) if you need to install the roof
vent offset; otherwise, heat will accumulate there.
– The distance between the air inlet vent and the roof vent must be at least
1800 mm (fig. 5).
≥ 1800 mm
15 – 25 mm
1
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– If a roof air conditioner is provided, the distance between the roof vent
(fig. 61) and the air outlet of the roof air conditioner (fig. 62) must be at
least 300 mm.
• The refrigerator must not be installed at the side of the air inlet and outlet vents as
this leads to poor performance and increases the power consumption of the
refrigerator.
• The air inlet and outlet vents must not be covered by vehicle parts (such as an
open door or by installing accessories such as bicycle racks) while operating.
• A separate flue duct must be installed under the air outlet vent, see chapter
“Installing the flue duct” on page 19.
• Install the refrigerator so that it is protected from excessive heat, as this leads to
poor performance and increases the power consumption of the refrigerator.
• The gas installation must comply with national and local regulations.
– AS 5601.2 – Gas Installations
– NZ 5601 – Gas Appliance Safety
•The refrigerator must be installed in a draft-proof location.
≥ 300 mm
1 2
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4.2 Installing the refrigerator in a draft-proof location
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Gas-powered refrigerators in camper vans or mobile homes must be installed in a
draft-free location. This means that the combustion air is not extracted from the inte-
rior and the exhaust fumes are prevented from directly entering the living space.
A suitable seal must be fitted between the rear panel of the refrigerator and the inte-
rior of the vehicle.
The manufacturer recommends using a flexible seal to ease removal and installation
for maintenance purposes.
Select one of the three versions for draft-proof installation:
➤A: The vehicle manufacturer affixes the seal to the front of a frame and pushes the
refrigerator in front of this (fig. 7).
✓The seal on the rear wall of the refrigerator seals.
WARNING! Fire hazard!
• Do not use flammable materials such as silicone sealants, foam or
similar for the draft-proof installation.
• Position the device so that no connection cable is damaged or
pinched.
• Do not use multiple sockets or portable power adapters behind the
device.
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2
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3
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➤B: For a side gap distance of up to 5 mm, glue the single lipped sealing
(accessory) on the side of the cabinet behind the refrigerator (fig. 8B).
➤Push the refrigerator against the cabinet.
✓The space behind the refrigerator is sealed from the interior of the vehicle.
➤C: For a side gap distance of 5 mm to 10 mm, glue the double lipped sealing
(accessory) on the side of the cabinet behind the refrigerator (fig. 8C).
➤Push the refrigerator against the cabinet.
✓The space behind the refrigerator is sealed from the interior of the vehicle.
4.3 Making air inlet and outlet vents
INOTE
• Deviations from the inlet and outlet variations shown here must be
approved by the manufacturer.
• At high ambient temperatures, the refrigerator can only provide its
maximum cooling capacity if the optimum ventilation has been pro-
vided.
B< 5 mm (< 0.2 in.)
5 mm - 10 mm (0.2 in. – 0.39 in.)
C
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➤Make an air inlet vent and an air outlet vent in the outer wall with the size of
249 mm x 490 mm. When doing so, observe the information, see chapter
“Preparing the installation” on page 8.
If the ventilation grill of the air inlet vent cannot be installed flush with the floor of the
niche, install an inlet vent in the floor. Any leaking gas can thus flow downwards.
➤Make an air inlet vent of at least Ø 40 mm in the floor (fig. 91) behind the refrig-
erator near the gas burner.
➤Shield the end of the opening with a deflector to prevent sludge or dirt from get-
ting inside while driving (fig. 92).
If you have to use a roof vent instead of the air outlet vent:
➤Cut out a section in the roof. Refer to the roof vent instruction manual for the
required dimensions. When doing so, observe the information in chapter
“Preparing the installation” on page 8.
t40 mm
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4.4 Installing the ventilation grill
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➤Seal the installation frame to make the connection waterproof (fig. a).
NOTE
Use exclusively original Dometic ventilation grills to ensure safe opera-
tion.
No. in fig. 0Description
1Slider
2 Ventilation grill
3 Installation frame
4 Fastening for condensation drain
3
2
1
4
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➤Insert the installation frame and screw it down tightly (fig. b). Use all the fixing
holes for this.
➤Insert the ventilation grill as shown (fig. c).
4.5 Installing condensation drain
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Install the condensation drain as follows:
Variant 1:
➤Run the condensation hose from the refrigerator through an opening in the floor
which goes outside under the vehicle.
Variant 2:
➤Attach the condensation hose directly to the fastening intended for it on the
ventilation grill (fig. 04, page 17).
NOTE
• Condensation can form inside the refrigerator due to frequent door
opening, incorrectly stored food or food that is stored when it is too
warm.
• Condensation must be drained with a constant slope.
1.
2.
3.
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4.6 Install the roof vent
➤Seal the installation frame to make the connection waterproof (fig. e).
➤Insert the installation frame and screw it down tightly (fig. f). Use all the fixing
holes for this.
No. in fig. dDescription
1 Hood
2 Installation frame
1
2
d
e
f
g
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➤Insert the hood and screw it down tightly (fig. g).
4.7 Installing the flue duct
INOTE
• Install the Dometic gas flue kit 3776. Contact the customer service
(see back page).
• Do not install an additional flue stack, as this leads to poor perfor-
mance and increases the power consumption of the refrigerator.
• Mount the flue duct under the upper ventilation grille (fig. i1).
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