Dometic ABSORPTION RMD 8501 Installation Instructions Manual

Dometic ABSORPTION RMD 8501 Installation Instructions Manual

Absorption refrigerator for recreation vehicles
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Installation Instructions

Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles
RMD 8501 RMD 8505
RMD 8551 RMD 8555
Type C40 / 110
822 6114 - 00
T.B. MBA 02/2009
N 1
English

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles RMD 8501 RMD 8505 RMD 8551 RMD 8555 Type C40 / 110 822 6114 - 00 T.B. MBA 02/2009 English...
  • Page 2 Dometic GmbH In der Steinwiese 16 D-57074 Siegen www.dometic.com © Dometic GmbH - 2009 - Subject to change - Printed in Germany...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ventilation and air extraction of the refrigerator ........
  • Page 4: General

    No part of these instructions may be reprodu- ced, copied or utilised in any other way wit- hout written authorisation by Dometic GmbH, Siegen. Explanation of symbols used in this manual Warning notices Warning notices are identified by symbols.
  • Page 5: Warranty

    Dometic reserves the right to make changes at any time which are deemed to be in the interest of improving the product and safety.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    The appliance has been type- approval tested for this application in accor- dance with the EC Gas Directive. The refrigerator is to be used solely for storing foodstuffs. CAUTION! The refrigerator must not be exposed to rain.
  • Page 7: Description Of Model

    The rating plate is to be found on the inside of the refrigerator. It contains all important details of the refrigerator. You can read off from this the model identification, the product number and the serial number. You will need these details whenever you contact the customer service centre or when ordering spare parts.
  • Page 8: Technical Data

    KWh / 380 g 35 lit. 190 W / 170 W ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g Dometic refrigerators are equipped for a con- nection pressure of 30 mbar. For connection to a 50 mbar gas system, use Truma VDR 50/30 medium pressure controller.
  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    25 mm! If the door/grille distance is between 25 mm and 45 mm, we recommend installing a Dometic ventilation kit (item no. 241 2985 − 00/0) to achieve an optimal cooling performance in high ambient temperatures.
  • Page 10: Rear Installation

    Adequate sealing between the back of the refri- gerator and the vehicle interior has to be provi- ded. Fig. 5 Dometic strongly recommend using a flexible sealing for this purpose, in order to facilitate future removal or installation of the appliance during maintenance.
  • Page 11: Ventilation And Air Extraction Of The Refrigerator

    Dometic recommend mounting a strip with a heat deflector plate into the installation recess above the appliance (Fig. 8). This allows the ascending hot air to escape directly outside. This deflection plate must also be provided with a lipped seal.
  • Page 12: Installation With Roof Exhaust R500 And Lower Vetnilation Grille Ls300

    The ventilation grilles must have an open cross-section of at least 400 cm². This is ☺☺☺ ☺☺☺ achieved by using the Dometic LS300 absorber ventilation and air extraction system which has been tested and approved for this purpose. ☺☺ ☺☺...
  • Page 13: Installing The Ventilation System

    Installing the ventilation system 4.3.1 Installing LS300 To install the ventilation grilles, cut two rectan- gles width b = b490mm, height a 249mm, in the outer wall of the vehicle (for position of the cuts, see Fig. 11,12).). Cut two rectangles in the outer wall of the vehicle.
  • Page 14: Installation L205

    Installation 4.3.3 Installing L205 (without mosquito net) To install the ventilation grille, cut a rectangle width 451 mm x height 156 mm, in the outer wall of the vehicle (for position of the cuts, see Fig. 11,12). Seal the mounting frame making it waterproof ( does not apply for mounting frames with...
  • Page 15: Installation Recess

    Push the appliance far enough into the recess until the front edge of the refrigerator casing is aligned with the front of the recess. Allow a gap of 15-20 mm between the back wall of the recess and the refrigeration unit.
  • Page 16: Insert The Decor Panel

    Installation Insert the decor panel Decor panel with frame Remove the lateral ledge (1) from the door (ledge is attached, not screwed). Shift decor panel (2) away from the door and insert the new decor panel. Re−attach ledge (1) . CAUTION! wrong Frameless decor panel...
  • Page 17: Gas Installation

    C C A A U U T T I I O O N N ! ! 10 Nm 20 Nm Dometic refrigerators of this series are prepared for a connection pressure of 30 mbar. For con- nection to a 50 mbar gas system, use Truma VDR 50/30 equipment admission pressure con- troller.
  • Page 18: Electrical Installation

    Should the connection cable be damaged, have it replaced by Dometic Customer Services or by qualified personnel to avoid hazards. We recommend leading the power supply via a board-side fuse protection.
  • Page 19: Terminal Strip

    4.9.3 Terminal strip Contacts : A = Ground heating element DC B = Positive connection, heating element DC C = Ground electronics D = Positive connection, electronics D+ = Alternator signal S+ = AES input signal from solar charge regulator on the appliance on the vechicle on the appliance...
  • Page 20: Wiring Diagrams

    Installation 4.9.5 Wiring diagram Wiring diagram RMD8xx1 : Fig. 39 For MES and AES it is compulsory to provide a permanent 12V DC supply at the terminals C/D (permanent voltage supply for functional electronics).
  • Page 21 Installation Wiring diagram RMD8xx5 : Fig. 40 For MES and AES it is compulsory to provide a permanent 12V DC supply at the terminals C/D (permanent voltage supply for functional electronics).
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