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Dometic RUA5208X Installation Manual

Dometic RUA5208X Installation Manual

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RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X
Absorption refrigerator
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  • Page 1 REFRIGERATION RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Absorption refrigerator Installation Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2024 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 pending patent. The trademarks mentioned...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    This product manual, including the instructions, guide- lines, and warnings, and related documentation, may be subject to changes and updates. For up-to-date product information, please visit documents.dometic.com. Contents 1 Explanation of symbols ..............3 2 Safety instructions .

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 2 Safety instructions 2.1 General safety WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury. Electrocution hazard • Installation and removal of the refrigerator may only be carried out by qualified personnel.

  • Page 5: Safety When Installing

    RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Safety when installing • Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload the refrigerator. • Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the refrigerator. Risk of child entrapment •...

  • Page 6: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of delivery RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury. Fire hazard • Ensure clean and residue-free handling if silicon sealant or similar is used. There is a risk of fire if silicone filaments come into contact with hot parts or naked flames.

  • Page 7: Accessories

    LS300 ventilation grille 9620000524, 9620000525 Gas flue kit 3776 9620000522, 9620000523 RUA5208X only: Door reversing kit • Left hand to right hand (LH to RH) 9620001938 • Right hand to left hand (RH to LH) 9600024323 Roof vent kit 9620008608, 9620008609 All the accessories are available from specialist dealers.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X • Use for purposes other than those described in this manual Dometic reserves the right to change product appearance and product specifications. 7 Installation CAUTION! Risk of injury The refrigerator has sharp edges. Use gloves during installation.
  • Page 9 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Installation RUA 5208X RUA 6408X RUA 8408X Refrigerator Dimension in mm Height (A) 1191 1447 1657 Width (B) Depth (C) (excluding control knob, 5 mm) Recess Dimension in mm Height (H) 1181 – 1186 1437 –...
  • Page 10 Installation RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 7.2 Installing the refrigerator See fig. 4, page 11 and fig. 5, page 12: ➤ Apply insulation wool (1) to the top and sides of the cabinet. ➤ Make air inlet and air outlet vents (4a and 4b) in the outer wall and install the LS ventilation grille (accessories) so that the air can circulate and the heat generated can dissipate to the outside (see chapter “Making air inlet and outlet vents”...
  • Page 11 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Installation Installation with two side vents No. in No. in Description Description fig. 4 fig. 4 Insulation wool on top and sides of Minimum height cabinet (height of the cabinet) Clearance (10 – 25 mm) Air baffle LS300 ventilation grille (accessories) Gas flue kit 3776 (accessories)
  • Page 12 Installation RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Installation with one side vent and one roof vent No. in No. in Description Description fig. 5 fig. 5 Insulation wool on top and sides of Minimum height cabinet (height of the cabinet plus 150 mm) Clearance (10 –...
  • Page 13 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Installation No. in fig. 6 Description Roof vent Roof air conditioner 7.3 Making air inlet and outlet vents NOTE Observe the required dimensions specified in the installation manual for the LS ventila- tion grille and the roof vent kit. ➤...
  • Page 14 Installation RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 7.4 Making a gas outlet opening A gas outlet opening must be installed if the air inlet vent cannot guarantee that all unburned gas can be completely evacuated (e.g. ventilation grille is located too high, see chapter “Position of the air inlet vent” on page 13). 1.
  • Page 15 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Installation No. in fig. 8 Description Slider Grille Mounting frame 1. Apply sealant to the inner edge of the mounting frame to ensure the installation is water resistant (fig. 9, page 15). 2. Insert the mounting frame into the prepared openings in the outer wall (see chapter “Making air inlet and out- let vents”...
  • Page 16 Installation RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 7.6 Installing the roof vent NOTE Use the roof vent kit (accessories). No. in fig. b Description Hood Mounting frame 1. Apply sealant to the inner edge of the mounting frame to ensure the installation is water resistant (fig. c, page 16).
  • Page 17 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Installation 2. Insert the mounting frame into the prepared opening in the outer wall (see chapter “Making a gas outlet open- ing” on page 14) and screw the mounting frame to the mounting holes (fig. d 1). 3.
  • Page 18 Installation RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X No. in No. in Description Description fig. e fig. e Air outlet vent with ventilation grille Screw Mounting plate Coil Flue pipe Flue pipe of the refrigerator T-piece Outer wall of the vehicle Adapter Cover min.
  • Page 19 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Installation 11. Attach the cover to the outside of the outer wall of the vehicle (fig. h). 7.8 Installing the drain water hose NOTICE! Damage hazard • Position the opening for the drain hose so that the drain hose does not touch the boiler housing to avoid damage to the drain hose.
  • Page 20 Installation RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Sealing the refrigerator using the sealing strip The manufacturer has applied a sealing strip to the rear surface of the front frame. 1. Apply the sealing strip to all four sides of the bottom surface of the refrigerator (fig. i 1). 2.
  • Page 21 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Installation 2. Push the bottom trim with the four plugs (fig. j 2) into the holes on the bottom frame of the refrigerator. 3. Snap the three catches (fig. j 3) into the holes under the bottom frame of the refrigerator. 7.10 Securing the refrigerator CAUTION! Electrocution hazard and damage hazard •...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Refrigerator

    Connecting the refrigerator RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 8 Connecting the refrigerator NOTICE! Damage hazard Lay the connection cables so that they do not come into contact with hot parts of the device or with sharp edges. 8.1 Connecting to the gas supply The assembly and installation of the gas connection must be performed by a qual- ified person who has demonstrated skill and knowledge related to the construc- tion, installation and operation of gas appliances and has received safety training...
  • Page 23 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Connecting the refrigerator 1. Connect the refrigerator to the gas supply using a wrench (fig. l). 2. Have a leak test and a flame test performed by an authorised specialist after professional installation. Ensure you are issued with a certificate of inspection.
  • Page 24 Connecting the refrigerator RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X No. in No. in Description Description fig. m fig. m Connection cable for AC connection Frame heater (RUA6408X, RUA8408X only) Heater 240 Vw Gas valve Ground (CU) Temperature sensor Protective grounding Lamp Electrode Door sensor...
  • Page 25 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Connecting the refrigerator Connecting to DC power supply The electrical power supply must be connected by a qualified electrician who has demonstrated skill and knowledge related to the construction and operation of electrical equipment and installations, and who is familiar with the applicable regulations of the country in which the equipment is to be installed and/or used, and has received safety training to identify and avoid the hazards involved.
  • Page 26 Connecting the refrigerator RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Observe the following instructions when connecting the refrigerator: • Observe the recommended cable length: – 12 V DC starting battery to heater connection: ≥ 10 mm (fig. m 23, page 23) –...
  • Page 27 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Connecting the refrigerator Connection variant B (fig. p) Refrigerator DC connections Power Module Heater House Battery Anderson Plug Anderson cables must be the Vehicle Anderson plug must recommended size. be controlled by ignition relay. •...
  • Page 28 Connecting the refrigerator RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Connection variant D (fig. r) Refrigerator DC connections Power Module Heater Fridge House Battery Switch Anderson Plug Anderson cables must be the Vehicle Anderson plug must recommended size. be controlled by ignition relay. •...

  • Page 29: Disposal

    RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Disposal 9 Disposal NOTICE! Damage hazard The insulation of the refrigerator contains flammable cyclopentane and requires special disposal procedures. Deliver the refrigerator at the end of its life-cycle to an appropri- ate recycling center. ➤...
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