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Tél. : 05 34 480 480 - Fax : 05 34 480 481 INSTALLATION, USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Product code : 320B12 – SKIMO AIR CONDITIONING 80V / 12V 320B17 – SKIMO AIR CONDITIONING 80V / 24V Read this manual carefully until you understand it before unpacking, installing or using the Skimo unit.
EXPLODED VIEWS AND SPARE PARTS LIST APPENDIX: CE CONFORMITY STATMENT CUT-OUT TEMPLATE If you have any question regarding the installation and use of the Skimo A/C unit, please contact our quality service : +33 (0)5 34 480 480 Page 2/22...
Any repair or maintenance operation that is not done properly can create risks of danger. Do not try to repair the Skimo unit by your own means if you are not qualified. For the charge or maintenance of the A/C refrigerant circuit, use a qualified company that is equipped with appropriate tools and security equipment and that uses original spare parts.
The Skimo A/C unit can be mounted on ant vibration studs. In this case, there must be a sufficient number ant vibration studs, they must be distributed evenly to offer proper and even support to the unit. All the instructions contained in this manual must be followed, including the instructions about cantilevered positioning.
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SKIMO – AIR CONDITIONING UNIT CODE PRODUIT : 320B12 / 320B17 INSTALLATION, USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 4. SKIMO A/C UNIT DESCRIPTION N° ESCRIPTION 1. Condenser ventilator 2. Skimo unit cover 3. Outside air intake grids 4. Unit cover fastening screws 5.
Ceiling thickness: The ceiling thickness must be between 3mm and 60mm. If it is over 60mm, an additional plate can be fitted to fasten the cabin panel. In this case, the four M8 screws used to fasten the Skimo A/C unit on the roof must be replaced by M8 screws adapted regarding their length and mechanical characteristics.
×4 cables of 2 mm section each to connect SKIMO to the vehicle’s battery: a black one for the ground and a red one for the positive power supply of accessories (12VDC or 24VDC) and two for the power supply of the compressor motor.
-The required foot-print inside the cabin to install the cabin panel is represented by the dimensions 293 x 387 mm. 9. FITTING THE SKIMO A/C UNIT ON THE ROOF The Skimo A/C unit is heavy (approximately 30 kg). Take necessary precautions to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the unit. Never install the Skimo A/C unit on your own.
10.b Case of the cables being laid out outside the cabin: Make a hole on the white outer Skimo casing (the lower part), lay the cable out through this hole with a grommet. Do not lay the cables out near the motor and compressor belt located at the back of the unit.
A/C system to run) with a 1mm² section cable (only way #1 is used). 4. Plug the ventilator connector back and fasten the Skimo A/C unit cover back on with its 6 screws and plastic washers. 11. FITTING THE CABIN PANEL 1.
(for over 15 minutes). If not, there is a potential risk of battery discharge due to the fact that the alternator might not supply enough power when the engine runs at low speed. The Skimo A/C unit would turn to security mode. If that happens, refer to section 14.
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Compressor security: The compressor is equipped with a security pressure valve to protect the system in case of a pressure switch failure. Machine security: The Skimo A/C unit is equipped with a sensor that stops the Skimo A/C unit if the cover is opened. Use only original spare parts.
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Check the condenser, the ventilator, the main casing. Clean if necessary In winter: Turn the Skimo A/C unit on once a week even for a short time (1 minute) to guarantee the lubrication of the seals inside the A/C circuit.
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SKIMO – AIR CONDITIONING UNIT CODE PRODUIT : 320B12 / 320B17 INSTALLATION, USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 15.a To plug the service centre hoses (to check pressures, recover the gas, charge the A/C system…): 1. Remove the 6 fastening screws of 2.
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SKIMO – AIR CONDITIONING UNIT CODE PRODUIT : 320B12 / 320B17 INSTALLATION, USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 15.c To replace the receiver dryer and the evaporator foam: 1. Remove the cover and recover the 2. Remove the 4 condenser fastening 3. Remove the 6 fastening screws of A/C unit gas (see section 15.a).
SKIMO – AIR CONDITIONING UNIT CODE PRODUIT : 320B12 / 320B17 INSTALLATION, USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 16 EXPLODED VIEW AND SPARE PARTS LIST 12V (320B12) Rep. Réf. Rep. Réf. 24V (320B17) 540G05 260A21 560C14 260A24 370D43 560C11 273D23 296A34 273D24...
SKIMO – AIR CONDITIONING UNIT CODE PRODUIT : 320B12 / 320B17 INSTALLATION, USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 17 APPENDIX Conformity statment: Page 18/22...
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SKIMO – AIR CONDITIONING UNIT CODE PRODUIT : 320B12 / 320B17 INSTALLATION, USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Cut-out template: AVANT DU VEHICULE FRONT OF THE CABIN DELENTE DE LA CABINA DER VORDERTEIL DES FARHZEUGES Page 19/22...
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SKIMO – AIR CONDITIONING UNIT CODE PRODUIT : 320B12 / 320B17 INSTALLATION, USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Electrical installation of the 80V->12V/24V converter Fig 1 Fig 2 The kit P/N 274B78 comprises the harness in fig 1 and the accessories in fig 2.
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SKIMO – AIR CONDITIONING UNIT CODE PRODUIT : 320B12 / 320B17 INSTALLATION, USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Harness 274B78 is made up of 5 cables. A white cable (D+), a grey cable (+80V), a red cable (+12V), a black cable (GND 12 V) and a matt black cable (GND 80V).
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On the free side of the white cable crimp the appropriate terminal. This cable will be connected to the D+ signal of the alternator. Step 5 : See point 10: Electrical connection This step consists in connecting the 4 way connector and the two way connector to the SKIMO unit. Fig 9: Global wiring drawing Page 22/22...
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