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Dometic RM 8400 Installation Instructions Manual

Absorption refrigerator for recreation vehicles
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Installations Instructions
Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles
RM 8400 RM 8401 RM 8405 RM 8500 RM 8501 RM 8505 RM 8550 RM 8551 RM 8555
RMS 8400 RMS 8401 RMS 8405 RMS 8460 RMS 8461 RMS 8465 RMS 8500 RMS 8501
RMS 8505 RMS 8550 RMS 8551 RMS 8555 RML 8550 RML 8551 RML 8555 RMSL 8500
RMSL 8501 RMSL 8505
Type C40 / 110
N 3
MBA 05/2014
289 0318 - 09
Absorption refrigerator
AUS / NZ

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  • Page 1 Installations Instructions Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles RM 8400 RM 8401 RM 8405 RM 8500 RM 8501 RM 8505 RM 8550 RM 8551 RM 8555 RMS 8400 RMS 8401 RMS 8405 RMS 8460 RMS 8461 RMS 8465 RMS 8500 RMS 8501...
  • Page 2 Dometic GmbH In der Steinwiese 16 D-57074 Siegen www.dometic.com © Dometic GmbH - 2014 - Subject to change without prior notice...

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    CAUTION! There is a danger of fire or explosion. If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced by the Customer Service at Dometic, or by respectively WARNING! qualified personnel, in order to prevent any hazards. Never open the absorber cooling unit! It is under high pressure.

  • Page 4: Unpacking And Transport

    Unpacking and transport Lifting / carrying the refrigerator CAUTION! Never use parts on the refrigerator other than those shown in the illustration (particularly not the cooling unit, gas lines and control panel) for carrying or lifting the refrigerator ! This prevents damage to the refrigerator.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents General ..........Introduction .

  • Page 6: General

    No part of these instructions may be reprodu- bol) indicates a potentially hazardous situation ced, copied or utilised in any other way wit- which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the appliance. hout written authorisation by Dometic .

  • Page 7: Warranty

    Dometic reserves the right to make rator. changes at any time which are deemed to be in the interest of improving the product and Environmental Tips safety.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 2.0 Safety instructions Application according to DANGER! regulations Never use an unshielded flame to check This appliance is designed for storage of food gas bearing parts and pipes for leakage! and storage of frozen food and making ice. The refrigerators outlined herein have been There is a danger of fire or explosion..

  • Page 9: Description Of Model

    Description of model 3.0 Description of model Refrigerator rating plate Model identification The rating plate is to be found on the inside of Example : the refrigerator. It contains all important details of the refrigerator. You can read off from this RM (S)(L) 8 5 5 1 the model identification, the product number and the serial number.

  • Page 10: Technical Data

    90 / 95 lit. 8 lit. 135 W / 130 W ca.2,4 KWh / 270 g 27 kg • RM 8400 821x486x568 90 / 95 lit. 8 lit. 135 W / 130 W ca.2,4 KWh / 270 g 27 kg •...
  • Page 11 Description of model Flat door models Model Dimensions Gross capacity Rating details Consumption * Ignition H x W x D (mm) with/without freezer mains/battery electricity/gas weight Piezo Automat Depth incl. door compartment over 24hrs 86 / 92 lit. 9 lit. 125 W / 120 W ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g 26 kg...

  • Page 12: Installation Instructions

    If the door/grille distance is between 25 mm The electrical installation must comply and 45 mm, we recommend installing a with national and local regulations. Dometic ventilation kit to achieve an optimal cooling performance in high ambient tempera- Electrical wiring regulations tures.
  • Page 13 Dometic strongly recommends carrying this out using a flexible seal (in order to simplify later removal and installation of the unit for maintenance purposes.

  • Page 14: Draught-Proof Installation

    Installation Ventilation and air extraction of the refrigerator ventilation grilles A correct installation of the refrigerator is essential for its correct operation, as due to physical reasons heat builds up at the back of the appliance which must be allowed to esca- pe into the open air.

  • Page 15: Ventilation And Air Extraction

    The ventilation grilles must have an open open cross-section of at least 250 cm². cross-section of at least 450 cm². This is achieved by using the Dometic LS300 / L500 absorber ventilation and air extraction system which has been tested and approved for this purpose.

  • Page 16: Installing The Vent Grilles

    Installation 4.3.3 Installing the vent grilles Positioning of lower and upper ventilation grilles LS300 or L500 (NZ) To install the ventilation grilles cut two rectan- gles to suit vents in the outer wall of the vehi- cle ( for position of the cuts, see figures 12, 17) . LS300 L500 (NZ)

  • Page 17: Installing Roof Exhaust Vent

    Installation LS 300 / L 500 4.3.4 Installing roof exhaust vent Cut two rectangles in the exterior wall of the vehicle. Fig. 22 Fig. 27 14 x Seal mounting Seal the installation frame making it water- bays and screw them proof ( does not apply to the vehicle roof.

  • Page 18: Exhaust Gas Duct And Installing The Fume Flue

    Installation Installation of fume flue kit 3776 for refrige- Exhaust gas duct and instal- rators larger than 101 ltr. capacity ling the fume flue The exhaust gas duct system must be made in 1. Cut a suitable rectangle in the outer wall of such a manner as to achieve a complete the vehicle.

  • Page 19: Installation Recess

    Installation 20mm Fig. 33 Fig. 32 Schematic drawing Model Height H Depth D Upper ventilation grille RMS 8400 220 mm 235 mm Heat deflector plate RMS 8401 220 mm 235 mm Vehicle’s outer wall RMS 8405 235 mm 220 mm RMS 8460 220 mm 235 mm...

  • Page 20: Securing The Refrigerator

    Installation Securing the refrigerator Inserting the decor panel In the sidewalls of the refrigerator, there are Model RM 8xxx, RMS 8xxx four plastic sleeves for securing the refrigera- tor. The sidewalls or strips attached for secu- Remove the lateral ledge (1) the door ring the refrigerator must be prepared to hold (ledge is attached, not screwed).
  • Page 21 Installation Model RML 8xxx Model RML 8xxx, frameless decor panel Fig. 40 Fig. 37 CAUTION! Fig. 41 Fig. 39 Fig. 38 Fig. 42 Decor panel dimensions : Casing width 523 mm Height Width Thickness 1169,5 +0/-1 mm 507,5 +0/-1 mm max.

  • Page 22: Gas Installation

    Installation Gas connection Gas installation CAUTION! WARNING! 20 Nm 10 Nm The gas connection shall be carried out by specialised personnel* only. * Specialised personnel are accredited experts who are able, by virtue of their training and knowledge, to vouch for the correct installation and implementation of the lea- kage test.

  • Page 23: Electrical Installation

    6 mm ² (RML 8xxx = 10 mm ² ) > 6 m Should the connection cable be damaged, Caravan (outside) have it replaced by Dometic Customer 2,5mm² min 2,5 mm ² Services or by qualified personnel to avoid hazards.

  • Page 24: Cable Connections

    Installation 4.9.3 Cable connections The power supplies for electronics and hea- ting element are connected directly at the Connections for models RM(S) 8xx0 plug-in contacts of the electronics. Position of the control electronics : Mains connection Fig. 46 L = brown N = blue Earth= yellow/green Fig.
  • Page 25 Installation Contacts at the electronics: INput heating element (12 V DC) OUTput heating element (12 V DC) Earth D+/S+ Fig. 50 ® Plug-in contacts (manufacturer: Stocko MF 9562-002-80E MF 9562-002-8 OC 3-pin with D+ contact: MF 9562-003-8 30 960-000-00 2-pin : MF 9562-002-8 ON + spade connector 6.3 x 0.8 MKH 5132-1-0-200...

  • Page 26: D+ And Solar Connection (Only For Aes Models)

    Installation 4.9.4 D+ and solar connection (only for AES models) D+ signal connection In >Automatic Mode< the AES electronic system automatically selects the most efficient energy supply. In automatic mode the electro- nic system uses the D+ signal (dynamo +) of the alternator to detect 12V DC.

  • Page 27: Wiring Diagrams

    Installation 4.9.5 Circuit diagrams Circuit diagram RM 8xx0, RMS 8xx0, RML 8xx0, RMLS 8xx0 : Fig. 51...
  • Page 28 Installation Circuit diagram RM(S) 8xx1, RM(S) 8xx5, RML(S) 8 : Fig. 52...
  • Page 29 Installation Fan (optional) RM(S) 8xx1, RM(S) 8xx5 : Fig. 53 = 12V OUT / 12 V power supply for optional connections = Ground connection heating element 12VDC = Positive connection, heating element 12VDC = Ground connection electronics 12VDC = Positive connection electonics 12VDC For MES and AES it is compulsory to provide CAUTION! a permanent 12V DC supply at the terminals...
  • Page 30 www.dometic.com...

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