Dometic RM 8400 Installation Instructions Manual

Dometic RM 8400 Installation Instructions Manual

8 series absorption refrigerator for recreation vehicles

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Installation Instructions

Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles
RM 8400
RMS 8400
RM 8401
RMS 8401
RM 8405
RMS 8405
RM 8500
RMS 8460
RM 8501
RMS 8461
RM 8505
RMS 8465
RM 8550
RMS 8500
RM 8551
RMS 8501
RMS 8505
RM 8555
RMS 8550
RMS 8551
RMS 8555
EN
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Type C40 / 110
RML 8550
RML 8551
RML 8555
ABSORPTION REFRIGERATOR
T.B. MBA 05/2008
N 2-1
English

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles RM 8400 RMS 8400 RML 8550 RM 8401 RMS 8401 RML 8551 RM 8405 RMS 8405 RML 8555 RM 8500 RMS 8460 RM 8501 RMS 8461 RM 8505 RMS 8465 RM 8550 RMS 8500...
  • Page 2 Keep these installation instructions in a safe place. If this device is passed on, please include these installation instructions with it. © Dometic GmbH - 2007 - Subject to change - Printed in Germany...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents E1.0 Installation instructions ........E1.1 Installation .
  • Page 4: E1.0 Installation Instructions

    The electrical installation must comply with national and local regulations. Deviations from these installation instructions without prior notification of Dometic result in Dometic GmbH's warranty obligations becoming void! E1.1.1 Side installation If the appliance is installed on the same side of mance.
  • Page 5 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 6: E1.2 Draught-Proof Installation

    E1.1.3 Rear installation Rear installation often causes an unfavourable installation arrangement, as ideal ventilation cannot always be assured (e.g. the lower venti- lation grille is covered by the bumper or the rear lights of the vehicle!) ( Fig. E4 ). The maximum cooling performance of the aggregate is actually not available.
  • Page 7 Exception: Stepped cabinets have no groove at the bottom side Fig. E7 Dometic recommend mounting a strip with a heat deflector plate into the installation recess above the appliance. This allows the ascending hot air to escape directly outside. This deflecti- on plate must also be provided with a lipped seal.
  • Page 8: E1.3 Ventilation And Air Extraction

    The cavity in-between the outer vehicle wall and require a special exhaust gas duct to be used. refrigerator is completely isolated from the vehi- This installation method allows the use of the cle interior. Intrusion of exhaust fumes into the same air vent grille L200 at the top and at the living space is prevented.
  • Page 9: Installing The Ventilation System

    250cm². This is which has been tested and approved for this achieved by using the Dometic L100 / L 200 purpose. Correct mounting of the lower ventilation grille facilitates access to the connecti- ons and functional parts during maintenance.
  • Page 10: E1.5 Exhaust Duct System

    E1.5 Exhaust gas duct and installing the fume flue The exhaust gas duct system must be made in the winter cover. such a manner as to achieve a complete extrac- CAUTION tion of combustion products to the outside of An installation other than described will living space.
  • Page 11 490 mm 542 mm 220 mm 235 mm RMS 8405 825 mm 490 mm 542 mm 220 mm 235 mm RM 8400 825 mm 490 mm 542 mm 490 mm RM 8401 825 mm 542 mm 490 mm RM 8405...
  • Page 12: E1.7 Securing The Refrigerator

    E1.7 Securing the refrigerator In the sidewalls of the refrigerator, there are four plastic sleeves for securing the refrigerator. The sidewalls or strips attached for securing the refrigerator must be prepared to hold the screws firmly in place even when under increased load (while the vehicle is moving).
  • Page 13: E1.8 Changing The Decor Panel

    E1.8 Changing the decor panel Remove the lateral ledge L from the door (ledge is attached, not screwed). Shift decor panel P away from the door and insert the new decor panel. Re-attach ledge Decor panel dimensions : Casing width Height Width Thickness...
  • Page 14: E1.9 Gas Installation

    WARNING The gas connection shall be carried out by specialised personnel* only. Dometic refrigerators of this series are prepared * Specialised personnel are accredited experts who are for a connection pressure of 30 mbar. For con- able, by virtue of their training and knowledge, to vouch nection to a 50 mbar gas system, use Truma for the correct implementation of the leakage test.
  • Page 15: E1.10 Electrical Installation

    Should the connection cable be damaged, We recommend leading the power supply via a have it replaced by Dometic Customer board-side fuse protection. Services or by qualified personnel to E1.10.2 Battery connection...
  • Page 16 The connection C/D (interior light, electronics, CAUTION cable black / violet) must be permanently provi- Provide a 16 A fuse to protect on-board 12 V ded by a 12V DC power supply to be protected circuit. by a 2A fuse. In order to ensure that the 12V power supply is shut off when stopping the engine (otherwise the CAUTION...
  • Page 17 S+ - connection : 12V DC energy can be optionally achieved by mounting solar equipment to the vehicle. The on the appliance solar power equipment must be provided with a solar charging controller with AES output (ade- quate charging controllers available in selected stores).
  • Page 18 Wiring diagram RM8xx0 : Fig. E36...
  • Page 19 Wiring diagram RM8xx1 : Fig. E37 For operation, it is compulsory to provide the device with a permanent 12V DC con- nection at terminals C/D (permanent voltage supply for the functional electronics).
  • Page 20 Wiring diagram RM8xx5 : Fig. E38 For operation, it is compulsory to provide the device with a permanent 12V DC con- nection at terminals C/D (permanent voltage supply for the functional electronics).
  • Page 21 Wiring diagram RM8xx5 with electrical lock (optional): Fig. E39 For operation, it is compulsory to provide the device with a permanent 12V DC con- nection at terminals C/D (permanent voltage supply for the functional electronics).
  • Page 22: E2.0 Annex

    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 23: E2.2 Declaration Of Conformity

    E2.2 Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 24 Dometic GmbH In der Steinwiese 16 D-57074 Siegen www.dometic.com...

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