Waeco TropiCool TC-14FL-AC User manual

TropiCool
TC-14FL-AC, TC -21FL-AC, TC-35FL-AC
D 4 Thermoelektrische Kühlbox
Bedienungsanleitung
GB 13 Thermoelectric coolbox
Instruction Manual
F 22 Glacière thermoélectrique
Notice d’emploi
E 32 Nevera termoeléctrica
Instrucciones de uso
I 42 Frigorifero termoelettrico
Istruzioni per l’uso
NL 51 Thermo-elektrische koelbox
Gebruiksaanwijzingen
DK 60 Termoelektrisk køleboks
Betjeningsanvisning
N 69 Termoelektrisk kjøleboks
Bruksanvisning
S 78 Termoelektrisk kylbox
Bruksanvisning
FIN 87 Sähkökäyttöinen kylmälaukku
Käyttöohjeet
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TC-Serie
2
1
TC-14FL-AC
TC-21FL-AC
TC-35FL-AC
353
375
270
550
345
465
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TC-Serie
3
2
ABC D E F
12V
DC
3
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TC-series List of contents
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Read these instructions carefully before the installation and
commissioning and keep them in a safe place. Pass it on to the buyer
in case of the further sale of the device.
List of contents
1 Information on using the installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4 Use as intended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Technical description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7 Cleaning and servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
10 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1 Information on using the installation
instructions
The following symbols are used in these operating instructions:
Caution!
Safety note: Failure in observing these warnings may result in
injuries to persons or damage of equipment.
Caution!
Safety note which points out the dangers involved with electrical
current or electrical voltage: Failure in observing these warnings
may result in injuries to persons or damage of equipment and
improper functioning of the device.
Note
Supplementary information on the operation of the device.
➤Action: This symbol indicates to you that you must do something. The
actions necessary are described step by step.
✓This symbol describes the result of an action.
Please also observe the following safety notes.
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Safety notes TC-series
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2 Safety notes
2.1 General safety
zConnect the device only as follows:
– with the connecting cable contained in the scope of delivery to the
alternating current circuit
– with the connecting cable contained in the scope of delivery to the
cigarettelighter in the vehicle (see illustration 3, page 3).
zThe appliance shall not be exposed to rain.
zNever pull the plug at the connecting cable out of the cigarettelighter or
the socket.
zIf the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced with same type and
rating AC cord in order avoid a hazard.
zIf the device shows visible damage, you may not put it into operation.
zRepairs on this device may be executed only by specialists. Considerable
dangers can occur as a result of improper repairs.
Contact the customer service in the case WAECO of repairs.
zDisconnect the connecting cable
– before each cleaning and servicing,
– after each use.
zMake sure that the venting slots will not be covered!
zWith boats: Make sure that with mains operation that your power supply
is protected via a FI-switch! Danger to life!
zDisconnect your refrigerator and other consuming units from the battery
before connecting a fast battery recharger!
zCompare the voltage indicated on the type plate to the present energy
supply.
zThe refrigerator is not suitable for the transport of corrosive or solvent-
based substances!
zFood may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers.
Electrical devices are no toys!
Please keep and use the device out of the reach of children.
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TC-series Scope of delivery
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2.2 Safety when operating the device
zEnsure before starting up that supply line and plug are dry.
zDo not place the device in the proximity of open flames or other heat
sources (heating, strong solar rays, gas ovens etc.).
zDo not fill any liquids or ice into the interior container.
zNever immerse the device into water.
zProtect the device and the cables against heat and wetness.
zNever grasp with your bare hands the bare lines. This applies above all
when operating on the alternating current circuit: Danger to life!
zWAECO is not liable for damages which are caused by non- intended
use or wrong operation.
3 Scope of delivery
Check before starting up the device that all parts are available belonging to
the scope of delivery.
4 Use as intended
The refrigerator can be used to cool and keep foodstuffs warm. The device
can be also used for camping purposes.
If you want to cool medicine, check please if the cooling capacity of the
device corresponds to the requirements of the respective pharmaceuticals.
All materials processed in the refrigerator are safe for foodstuffs.
Quantity Designation
1Refrigerator
1 Connecting cable for mains operation
1 Connecting cable for cigarette lighter
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Technical description TC-series
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5 Technical description
The cooling box is suitable for mobile use. It can cool goods up to max. 30 °C
under ambient temperature (thermostatic switch-off with approx. +1 °C) or
keep them cool or warm them up to max. 65 °C or keep them warm.
If the device has reached the set temperature range, then it will automatically
switch over to the energy save mode. In this mode only the energy is
consumed which is required to reach the temperature inside the box.
The cooling is a wear and CFC-free thermo-electric cooler with heat removal
through a ventilator.
The cooling box is equipped with an automatic priority circuit. Thus it is
ensured that with simultaneous connection to the alternating current circuit
and to a 12/24-V-battery, the alternating current circuit will be used.
6 Operation
Before you put the new refrigerator into operation, you should
clean it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons
(see also Chapter „Cleaning and servicing“ on page 19).
6.1 Tips to save energy
A ventilator in the interior space of the cooling box provides for the
circulation of the cold air within the box. Thus a better cooling
capacity will be achieved. In order that the cold air cannot reach
the outside when opening the cooling box, this is equipped with a
switch which turns off the ventilator as soon as the lid is opened.
zSelect a well ventilated location which is protected against sunrays.
zLet warm foods first cool down before you bin them.
zAvoid an unnecessary low inside temperature!
zDo not open the refrigerator more often than necessary!
zDo not leave the lid or door open longer than necessary!
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TC-series Operation
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6.2 Switch on the cooling box
➤Place the cooling box on a stable base.
The plug is safe against wrong polarity: You can plug it only in one
direction into the (see illustration 3, page 3) socket.
➤Connect the cooling box
– with the connecting cable contained in the scope of delivery to the
socket or...
– with the supplied connecting cable to the cigarette lighter in the vehicle
(see illustration 3, page 3).
➤Press the button „ON/OFF“ at the control panel (see Illustration 2 A,
Page 3) to switch on the cooling box.
✓The cooling box starts to cool or heat the interior space.
Take care that there are only objects or goods in the cooling box
which may be cooled or heated to the selected temperature.
6.3 Switch over between cooling and heating
➤If you want to switch over between cooling and heating, press the button
„HOT/COLD“ (see Illustration 2 D, Page 3).
The control unit of the cooling box has a memory function. Thus
the temperature range which is previously selected in the mode is
set again with each switching on or switching over.
✓The red or blue operating display lights up and the device starts to cool/
heat.
Operating display Operating mode
red
(see Illustration 2 B,
Page 3)
heating
blue
(see Illustration 2 C,
Page 3)
cooling
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Operation TC-series
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➤When you want to finish the cooling or heating process, press the button
„ON/OFF“ (see Illustration 2 A, Page 3).
➤When you put the cooling box out of operation, disconnect the
connectingcable.
6.4 Select temperature
The status display of the temperature (see Illustration 2 F, Page 3) indicates
the selected temperature range. With an increasing number of illuminating
LEDs, the intensity of the temperature range also increases.
The following temperature indications are subject to tolerances
and are dependent on the measuring position.
Interior space-temperature at approx. 25 °C ambient temperature:
➤If you want to select the temperature to cool/heat, press the button
“Temp“ (see Illustration 2 F, Page 3), until the requested temperature
range is reached.
6.5 Connect to the cigarette lighter
When you connect the cooling box to the cigarette lighter of your
vehicle (see illustration 3, page 3), observe that you have to turn
on the ignition, if necessary, so that the device is supplied with
current.
Status display Temperature range
Cooling
seven illuminating
LEDs
approx 1 °C in the interior space
an illuminating LED approx 15 °C in the interior space
Heating
seven illuminating
LEDs
approx 65 °C in the interior space
an illuminating LED approx 50 °C in the interior space
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TC-series Cleaning and servicing
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7 Cleaning and servicing
Caution!
Disconnect the connecting cable from the socket or cigarette
lighter before each cleaning of the cooling box.
Caution!
Never clean the cooling box under running water or even in rinsing
water.
Caution!
Do not use any mordant detergents or hard objects since these
can damage the cooling box.
➤Clean the cooling box inside from time to time with a damp cloth.
➤Clean the outside of the device with a damp cloth.
8 Disposal
➤Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins
wherever possible.
If you wish to finally dispose of the device, ask your local recycling
centre or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accord-
ance with the applicable disposal regulations.
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Troubleshooting TC-series
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9 Troubleshooting
Fault Possible cause Suggestion
Your box does not
function and the fan
impeller which is
visible from outside
does not rotate.
The cigarette lighter
in your vehicle does
not conduct any
voltage.
In the most vehicles, the ignition switch
must be switched on, so that the
cigarette lighter has voltage.
The ignition is
switched on and the
box does not work.
Disconnect the plug
immediately from the
socket and execute
the following checks.
The socket of the
cigarette lighter is
dirty. This results in
a poor electrical
contact.
Clean the socket of the cigarette lighter
with a non-metallic brush and a solvent,
so that the middle contact pin is clean. If
your cooling box plug becomes very
warm in the cigarette lighter box, either
the socket must be cleaned or the plug is
possibly not correctly assembled.
The fuse of the
connecting cable is
burnt through.
Replace the fuse of the connecting cable
(5 A).
The vehicle fuse is
burnt through.
Replace the vehicle fuse of the cigarette
lighter (usually 15 A). (Observe the
operating instructions in your motorcar
for this).
Your box does not
cool satisfactorily and
the fan impeller at the
outside does not
rotate.
The ventilator motor
is defective.
The repair can be executed only by an
authorized customer service.
Your box does not
cool satisfactorily and
the fan impeller at the
outside does not
rotate.
The ventilator motor
for the inner
ventilator is
defective.
The repair can be executed only by an
authorized customer service.
The thermo-electric
element is defective.
The integrated
power unit is
defective.
The repair can be executed only by an
authorized customer service.
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TC-series Technical data
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10 Technical data
The device is free of CFC and is accredited with the GS-sign for passing a
safety check.
Subject to changes due to technical progress and availability.
TC-14FL-AC TC-21FL-AC TC-35FL-AC
Content: 14 l 21 l 35 l
Input voltage: 12/24 volts DC/220-240 volts AC
Power input: 46 watts (12 volts DC) or
50 watts (24 volts DC) or
64 watts (220-240 volts AC)
For Australia: 43 watts (12 volts DC) or
50 watts (24 volts DC) or
63 watts (220-240 volts AC)
Temperature range: Cooling: up to approx. 1 °C interior space-
temperature
(up to 30 °C under ambient temperature)
Heating: up to approx. 65 °C interior space-
temperature
Weight: 5,5kg 7kg 10kg
Inspection/
Certificate:
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