Dometic FreshJet3 Series Installation Manual

Rooftop air conditioner (air distribution box, wall thermostat controls)
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CLIMATE CONTROL
FRESHJET
FreshJet3 Series and FreshJet4 Series
Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution
EN
Box, Wall Thermostat Controls)
Installation manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Form No. 3317883.000 4445104130 54-632-MA04 4450026413 2023-08-31

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  • Page 1 CLIMATE CONTROL FRESHJET FreshJet3 Series and FreshJet4 Series Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) Installation manual ..... . 3...
  • Page 2 Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) Copyright © 2023 Dometic Group. The visual appearance of the contents of this manual is protected by copyright and design law. The underlying technical design and the products contained herein may be protected by design, patent or be patent...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    9 System check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 date product information, please visit www.dometic.com.
  • Page 4: Explanation Of Symbols And Safety

    DANGER! • Use only Dometic replacement parts and Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, components that are specifically approved for use will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    • Use for purposes other than those described in this manual Have this information ready before contacting Dometic for service. Dometic reserves the right to change product appearance and product specifications. 4 General information This section provides general information about the unit and its components.
  • Page 6: Adb Components

    General information Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) 4 .3 ADB components 4 .5 Rooftop component dimensions This section identifies the main ADB components. This section provides the external dimensions and clearance measurements of the rooftop component. 1 ADB components Foam dividers Long bolts...
  • Page 7: Adb Component Dimensions

    Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) General information 4 .6 ADB component dimensions 4 .7 Placement requirements This section provides the internal dimensions of the ADB This section describes factors to consider when placing component. the rooftop component and the thermostat. 4 .7 .1 Planning the rooftop location The rooftop component is specifically designed for installation on the roof of an RV.
  • Page 8 2. Install the rooftop component on a flat and level roof section. 3. Use the tilt allowance table to determine the maximum acceptable roof tilt. Tilt allowance Model number Maximum tilt (all directions) FreshJet3 series 15° FreshJet4 series...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Circuit protection: a time delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. Dometic Corporation gives general guidelines for generator requirements. These guidelines come from experiences people have had in actual applications. When sizing the generator, the total power usage of your RV must be considered. Generators may lose power at high altitudes and from lack of maintenance.
  • Page 10: Wiring Diagrams

    This section provides the wiring diagrams for the product. Wiring Diagram Definitions; 115 VAC; 60 Hz 1 PH; Use Copper Conductors only - - - - - - Field wiring ---------- Factory wiring • Line splice 4 FreshJet3 Series 5 FreshJet4 Series...
  • Page 11: Pre-Installation

    Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) Pre-installation 7 Pre-installation 7 .2 Preparing the thermostat opening WARNING: FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD . Failure to obey these warnings 1. Confirm the gas supply is shut off, and the 115 VAC could result in death or serious injury .
  • Page 12: Preparing The Rv Roof Opening

    Pre-installation Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) 7 .3 Preparing the RV roof opening 7 .3 .2 Making a new roof opening If the roof has an existing roof vent, see “Using an NOTICE: The roof opening must be structurally framed existing roof vent opening”...
  • Page 13 Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) Pre-installation 7 .4 .1 Routing the VAC power supply wire 1. Route the 115 VAC power supply wire, with ground, from the time-delay fuse or circuit breaker box to the roof opening. Use a listed/certified non-metallic sheathed single strand cable.
  • Page 14 Pre-installation Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) 7 .4 .4 Routing the furnace wire Use of furnace 12 V wire for the 12 V supply of the AC control board is not approved. If your system includes a gas furnace, you must complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 15: Positioning The Rooftop Component

    Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) Pre-installation 7 .4 .7 Routing an automatic generator Front of the rooftop Roof opening start (AGS) feature via RV-C (optional) component If installing an AGS feature, you must complete one of 4.
  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) 3. Reach up into the return air opening of the rooftop component and pull down the rooftop component’s electrical cord and wiring harness. 4. If the rooftop component has a built-in board, complete the following: a.
  • Page 17 Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) Installation 1. Cut back the outer cable shield 3.0 in. (76 mm) and strip 0.3 in. (7.6 mm) of insulation from each wire. 14 Wiring to the thermostat 16 Connecting the thermostat communication cable plug to the 2.
  • Page 18: Installing The Electronic Control Box

    Connect the previously run (–) 12 VDC supply wire protruding from the roof opening to the 3. Applying pressure over the Dometic logo, push the (–) 12 VDC black wire at the electronic control bottom edge of the display until the entire display is box.
  • Page 19 Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) Installation 8 .3 .1 Locating the DIP switches DIP switch setting configuration DIP location Description Each thermostat can have up to four Zone 2 zones. If only one rooftop component is Zone 3 installed, it becomes zone 1 by default and DIP switch settings for zones 2, 3, or...
  • Page 20: Installing The Foam Dividers

    Installation Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) 8 .4 Installing the foam dividers Roof thicknesses vary among RVs and the ADB installation may require additional foam to fill any gaps in thicker roofs. This section describes how to determine if additional foam dividers are required, the number required, and the installation method.
  • Page 21 Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) Installation 22 Confirming the foam divider height measurement Flat surface of the ADB Full height measurement (equal to the roof thickness) Stack of foam dividers 5. Place the ADB face down on a stable, protected, flat surface.
  • Page 22 Installation Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) Roof thickness 1 .25 to 5 .5 in . (32 to 140 mm) All models 1.25 in. 1.5 in. 2.0 in. 2.5 in. 3.0 in. 3.5 in. 4.0 in. 4.5 in. 5.0 in. 5.5 in. Roof (32 mm) (38 mm) (51 mm) (64 mm)
  • Page 23: Securing The Adb

    Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) Installation Roof thickness 6 .0 to 7 .5 in . (152 to 191 mm) 8 .5 Securing the ADB NOTICE: Overtightening could damage the base pan All models or ceiling template. Not enough torque will cause an 6.0 in.
  • Page 24: System Check

    System check Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) 9 System check This section describes how to reset and/or complete a final check of the system. 9 .1 Resetting the system During a system initialization, the factory default settings are restored.
  • Page 25: Checking Out The System

    Rooftop Air Conditioner (Air Distribution Box, Wall Thermostat Controls) Operation 11 .2 Cleaning the ADB e. Continue to “Checking out the system” on page 25). NOTICE: Never use furniture polish or scouring powders to clean the outside shell of the ADB. 9 .2 Checking out the system Clean the outside shell of the ADB with a soft cloth See the thermostat operating instructions for...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    For a more permanent solution to high heat gain, accessories like the Dometic outdoor patio or window awnings reduce the effects of direct sunlight. During normal operation, this product is designed to remove a certain amount of moisture from the air, depending on the size of the space being conditioned.
  • Page 27: Disposal

    WARRANTY LIMITED TWO WARRANTY AVAILABLE AT DOMETIC.COM/EN-US/TERMS-AND-CONDITIONS- CONSUMER/WARRANTY. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, OR TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FREE OF CHARGE, CONTACT: DOMETIC CORPORATION CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER 5155 VERDANT DRIVE ELKHART, INDIANA, USA 46516 1-800-544-4881 OPT 1...
  • Page 28 .com YOUR LOCAL YOUR LOCAL YOUR LOCAL DEALER SUPPORT SALES OFFICE dometic .com/dealer dometic .com/contact dometic .com/sales-offices...

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