Dometic RM 8400 Installation Instructions Manual
Absorption refrigerator for recreation vehicles
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Installation 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
MBA 05/2012
N 1
Type C40 / 110
289 0318 - 09
AUS / NZ
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
Installation 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: Table Of Contents
Wiring diagrams ..............© Dometic GmbH - 2012 - Subject to change without notice... -
Page 3: Unpacking And Transport
WARNING! DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS 0.0 Unpacking and transport Lifting / carrying the refrigerator CAUTION! Never use for lifting or carrying other parts of the refrigerator (i.e. cooling unit, gas pipe, frontpanel) ! The refrigerator will be damaged ! -
Page 4: 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 GmbH, Siegen. -
Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: Description Of Model
Description of model 3.0 Description of model Refrigerator rating plate Model identification Example : The rating plate is to be found on the inside of the refrigerator. It contains all important details 8 5 0 1 (S) (L) of the refrigerator. You can read off from this the model identification, the product number and the serial number. -
Page 8: Technical Data
90 / 8 lit. 95 lit. 135 W / 130 W ca.2,4 KWh / 270 g 27 kg • RM 8400 821x486x568 90 / 8 lit. 95 lit. 135 W / 130 W ca.2,4 KWh / 270 g 27 kg •... - Page 9 Description of model Flat door models Model Dimensions Gross capacity Rating details Consumption * Ignition H x W x D (mm) with without mains/battery electricity/gas weight Piezo Automat Depth incl. door freezer compartment over 24hrs 86 / 9 lit. 92 lit. 125 W / 120 W ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g 26 kg...
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Page 10: 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 11: Side Installation With Floor-Roof Ventilation
Fig. 9 provided. Fig. 8 Dometic strongly recommends carrying this Another unfavourable method of rear installa- out using a flexible seal (in order to simplify tion is to install the air intake and exhaust gril- later removal and installation of the unit for les (Fig. -
Page 12: Draught-Proof Installation
Installation installation recess above the refrigerator. Affix Proposal 2 the this plate to the caravan wall, do NOT Fasten the sealing lips to a stop bar on the attach to the refrigerator ! rear side (1), e.g. by gluing. Attach the deflector plate so that the heated air escapes through the top ventilation grill into the open air and no heat build-up can be pro- duced. -
Page 13: Ventilation And Air Extraction
(120 ltr. cap. or less) ventilation grille at floor level of the vehicle, allowing unburnt gas (heavier than air) to esca- Dometic recommends the A 1625 ventilation pe directly into the open air. An optional venti- and flue gas extraction system which has lation aperture can be introduced by the been tested and approved for this purpose. -
Page 14: Ventilation Systems For Large Refrigerators (Larger Than120 Ltr. Cap.)
Positioning of of lower and upper ventilation grilles LS300 gerators (larger than120 ltr. cap.) Dometic recommends the larger LS 300 side ventilation grilles be used for both the top and lower side ventilation of the refrigerator. Alternatively, the installation of the lower ven- tilation grille (LS 300) with the roof exhaust is also acceptable. -
Page 15: Installing Ls 100/Ls 200 Or Ls 300
Installation LS 200 / LS 300 4.3.3 Installing LS 100/LS 200 or LS 300 To install the ventilation grilles LS 200, cut two rectangles (451mm x 156mm) in the outer Cut two rectangles in the wall of the vehicle ( for position of the cuts, exterior wall of the vehi- cle. -
Page 16: Installing Roof Exhaust R500
Installation 4.3.4 Installing roof exhaust R500 CAUTION! An installation other than described will Measurements of roof exhaust R500 reduce the cooling capacity and jeopardi- Length Width Height se the manufacturer's warranty/product 595 mm 205 mm 150 mm liability. Roof cut out: 87mm X 507 mm min. -
Page 17: Installation Recess
Installation Installation recess Model Height H ST Depth T ST The refrigerator must be installed draught- RMS 8400 235 mm 220 mm proof in a recess (also refer to Section "4.1.4"). RMS 8401 220 mm 235 mm The measurements of the recess are stated in 235 mm RMS 8405 220 mm... -
Page 18: 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 19 Installation Model RML 8xxx Model RML 8xxx, frameless decor panel Fig. 43 Fig. 40 CAUTION! Fig. 44 Fig. 42 Fig. 41 Fig. 45 Decor panel dimensions : Casing width 523 mm Height Width Thickness 1169,5 +0/-1 mm 507,5 +0/-1 mm max.
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Page 20: Gas Installation
Installation correct method of operation. In case the Gas installation appliance fails to operate correctly after all checks have been carried out, refer to the aut- horised service provider in your area. WARNING! The gas connection shall be carried out Gas connection by specialised personnel* only. -
Page 21: Electrical Installation
Where Caravan (outside) a socket outlet with mains supply is 2,5mm² min 2,5 mm ² used, the outlet must be freely accessi- ble. Should the connection cable be damaged, have it replaced by Dometic Fig. 48... -
Page 22: Terminal Strip
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. 39 L = brown N = blue Earth= yellow/green Stepped cabinet models... - Page 23 Installation Contacts at the electronics: INput heating element (12 V DC) OUTput heating element (12 V DC) Earth D+/S+ Fig. 43 ® 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...
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Page 24: 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 25: Wiring Diagrams
Installation 4.9.5 Circuit diagrams Circuit diagram RM(S) 8xx0 : Fig. 44... - Page 26 Installation Circuit diagram RM(S) 8xx1, RM(S) 8xx5 : Fig. 45...
- Page 27 Installation Fan (optional) RM(S) 8xx1, RM(S) 8xx5 : = 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...
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