Dometic 57915531 Air Conditioner
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1. rouen D Sate FRAMING Etecrrone ELECTRONIC CONTROL KIT 2 F Babee Dometic tre sign of Comfort2. 1 Connect the previously run 12 VDC to the red and blackwires protruding from the Electronic Control Ki zone installations this needs to be done atonly one zone Connect 12 VDC to the redwire 12 VDC to the black wire 2 Connectthe previously run furnace thermostat wires ifapplicable to the blue wires protruding from the electronic Control Kit The polarity of these connec tionsdoesnotmatter Ifnotused terminate wire with twist connector 3 Connect he previously run Energy Management System wires if applicable to the yellow wires protruding from the Electronic Control Kit The polarity of these connections does not matter not Used terminate wire with twist connector INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS B _CONNECTION OF 115 VOLT POWER SUPPLY PNG Disconnect 115 volt AC Failure to follow these instructions could create a shock hazard causing death or severe personal injury This product is equipped with 3 wire grounded system for protection against shock hazard Make sure that the appliance is wired into a properly grounded 115 volt AC circuit and the polarity is correct Failure to so could result in death personal injury or damage to the equipment 1 Route the 115 VAC supply line through the strain relief in Electronic box Tighten strain relief mak ing sure enough wire is inside electronic box to connect with unit 115 VAC wire Tighten screws on strain relief con
3. Dometic USA SERVICE OFFICE The Dometic Corp 509 So Poplar St LaGrange 1448761 260 463 4858 CANADA Dometic Dist 866 Langs Dr Cambridge Ontario GANADANSH2N7 619 853 4390 For Service Center Obuo Thernr RECORD THIS UNIT INFORMATION FOR BRISKAIR 579 Series 590 Series amp 595 Series ROOF TOP AIR CONDITIONER USED WITH 3107210 AIR DISTRIBUTION BOX KIT and 3109226 005 COMFORT CONTROL CENTER ELECTRONIC KIT SB US EVA This manual must be read and under stoodbetoreinstallation adjustment service ormaintenanceis performed This unit must be installed by a quali fied service technician Modification of this product can be extremely haz ardous and could result in personal AVERTISSEMENT Lire et comprendre ce manuel avant de lproc der l installation des r glages l entretien ou des r parations L installation de cet appareil doit tre effectu e par un r parateur qualifi Toute modification de cet appareil peut tre extr mement dangereuse et AssistanceCall lentrainer des blessures ou dommages 800 844 4887 injury or property damage bis MODELS 57908 521 57915 541 59516 303 57912622 57915 546 59516 331 57912631 57915 62 59516 336 INSTALLATION 57915 322 57915 631 59516 501 57915 331 57915 731 59516 531 INSTRUCTIONS 57915422 59016 521 59516 536 57915 522 59016 531 59516 01 57915 531 59016 621 59516603 579
4. 15 536 590166531 59516631 REVISON Form No 3109395 032 11 03 Replaces 3109995 024 French 3109660 039 2003 Dometic Corporation LaGrange IN 46761 lunit Owner read carefully Important These instructions must stay with INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual has safety information and instruc tions to help users eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety alert symbol When you see this symbol in this manual be alert to the potential for personal injury Follow recommended precautions and safe op erating instructions UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS Asignal word WARNING OR CAUTION is used with the safety alert symbol They give the level of risk for potential injury indicates a potentially hazard ous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury PNY indicates a potentially hazard ous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situa tion which if not avoided may result in property damage Read and follow all safety information and instruc tions 1 GENERAL INFORMATION THIS AIR CONDITIONERS DESIGNED FOR 1 Installationon a recreational vehicle during the time the vehicle is manufactured Mounting on the roof af a recreational vehicle Roof const
5. d be used is a flat 4 conductor telephone cable 3 The controlcable must be terminated with two 2 RJ 11 telephone connectors Refer to the crimp tool manufacturer for crimping instructions Important RJ 11 connectors must be installed as shown in FIG 4 5 PLACING THE AIR CONDITIONER ON THE ROOF Remove the Air Conditioner fromthe carton and discard Place the Air Conditioner on the root FIG 6 This unit weighs approximately 100 pounds prevent back injury use a mechanical hoist C COMFORT CONTROL CENTER INSTALLATION 1 Carefully remove the base plate from the Comfort Control Center This may be accomplished by inserting a small screwdriver under the tab on the bottom edge ofthe frontcaver andgently prying See FIG 5 2 Insert the control cable through the hole in the base plate and mount the plate to the wall with the two screws provided Checkthe alignmentta ensurelevel installation 3 Install the control cable RJ 11 connector into the back of the Comfort Control Center and gently press onto the base plate de mo coy place Air Conditioner on roof the unit over the prepared opening using FIG 4B fide rrexposed coitgoes toward the rear of the RV Do not slide the unit This may damage the Ineoprene gasket attached to the bottom and create a leaky installation D Place the Box Kit and Elect
6. e caused by condensed maisture on cellings or other surfaces Air contains moisture and this moisture tends to condense on cold surfaces When alr enters the RV condensed moisture may appear the ceiling windows metal parts etc The air conditioner removes this moisture from the air during normal operation Keeping doors and windows closed when this air conditioner is in operation will minimize condensed moisture on cold surfaces peunbey HOVH JO asn ejeg BW NOILOJLOYd JO pue sapniye ye Jemod aso Li pesep suco nok Jo aBesn amod ejo aij 1OIEIEUSB LOAN suoneardde pey ssouauedre seuyapin6 s uauieanbos 10 TYYANAD 996 uoHeiodiog AAWO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Jedoid 10 EUONEN AU SABLE EU 10 4 se ae con m ae gt 9 SNOILVOI11934S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 PRECAUTIONS Improper installation may damage equipment could endanger life cause serious injury and or property damage Read Installation and O
7. nace dip switch for that zone 3 Differential ditferentialis the temperature difference between the ON OFF cycle of the thermostat The normal differential is preset in the circuit board with the dip switch set to the OFF position In some situations may be necessary to decrease the Differential The location ofthe thermostat may create a condition where the normal Differential will not maintain your comfort zone I this occurs the Differential canbe shortenedby placing the Differen tial dip switch to the ON position Note Setting the Differential dip switch should be required when installation conditions are less than desirable andis not covered under the limited warranty 10 4 Stage selection stage is not used on these units Leave in the OFF positon 5 Gen start selection leave in the OFF position SYSTEMRESET Alter setting the dip switches in the electronic control kit do system reset 1 Tum the ON OFF switch to the OFF position 2 Simultaneously depress and hold the MODE and ZONE push buttons while turing the ON OFF switch to ON FF should appear in LCD display until the mode and zone push buttons are released 3 Whenadip switchs tumed on atter initial configura tion a system reset will need to be done before the Comfort Central Genter will recognize the updated selection SYSTEMCHECKOUT Verify that features of the installed system work Check fan speeds co
8. nector being careful not to pinch and ut into the insulation on power supply leads 2 Connect the white to white black to black and green to green or bare copper wire using appropri mately sized twist wire connectors Tape the twist wire connectors to the supply wiring to assure they do not vibrate off See FIG 14 Push the wires into the box and tighten the strain reli 4 Installthe cover partof the mounting hardware with the one blunt point screw provided 8 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION RESET amp CHECKOUT Now that the systemis installed itis necessary to configure the electronics and check all operations Refer to the Operating manual for a description of the air conditioner operation ELECTRONIC CONTROL KIT CONFIGURATION Depending on the equipment options installed by the recreational vehicle manufacturer the appropriate dip switches will need to be switched to the ON position See FIG 14 Placing the switch in the ON position selects that option FIG 14 Note Dip switches are in the OFF position when shipped from the factory 1 Zone selection whentwoormore units areinstalled and controlled by one Comfort Control Center the second unit becomes Zone 2 the third unit Zone 3 andthe fourth unit Zone 4 The appropriate zone dip switch must be set in each electronic control kit for Zone 2 3 and 4 2 Furnace selection when furnace has been nected to zone place the fur
9. oling mode furnace connected andheatstrip Ifthe features donotwork check allwiring confirm that the correct options have been selected the Electronic Control Box See Comfort Control Center Operating Instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 AIR BOX INSTALLATION Remove returnair grille from airbox bypullingin on halt round finger catches Hold air box up to ceiling template and instal three 3 10 x 38 screws at air box mounting point Snap hole plug into place at rear of air box Install four 4 wood screws 8 which hold the air box tight to ceiling desired Reinstall return air grille and fiter into box Theaircondtionerinstallationisnow complete Turnon power to theunitfor operational check Please read Unit Operating Instructions before proceeding Note There are four optional mounting holes on the outer edge of the return air opening far which screws are provides These are only required where an uneven ceiling does nat allow proper fitting of the air box FIG 15 Woo CRC Sea Sea a FIG 16 Two Zone Configuration ee OPENING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTING PARTS 4 148 20 x som 4 8 x 58 long sharp point wood screws 7 10 x 218 bunt point tapping screws AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AR CONDITIONER HOLEN RETURN
10. perating Instructions carefully before attempting to start your air conditioner installa tion B The Dometic Corporation will not be liable for any damages or injury incurred due to failure in following these instructions Installation must comply with the National Electrical Gode and any State or Local Codes or regulations D DO NOT add any devices or accessories to this air Conditioner except those specifically authorized by Dometic Thisequipmentmustbeservicedby qualifiedpersonnel and some states require these people to be licensed 2 CHOOSING PROPER LOCATION FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER This airconditioneris specifically designed forinstallation on the roof of a recreational vehicle RV NORMAL LOCATION The air conditioneris designed to fitover an existing roof vent opening When the ventis removed it normal creates a 14 114 X 14 1 4 1 8 opening OTHERLOCATIONS When no roof vent is available or another location is desired the followings recommended 1 Foraneunitinstallation The airconditionershauld be mounted slightly forward of center front toback and centered fram side to side 2 Fortwo unit installations Install ane Air Conditioner 1 8andone Air Conditioner 2 3 s from frontof RV and centered from side to side ltis preferred thatthe airconditionerbe installedin relatively flat and level roo section measured with the RV parked on alevelsurface Note 15 slant to either side or f
11. r Reter to the crimp tool manufacture for crimping instructions Important RJ 11 connectors must be installed shown in FIG 4 Remove the junction box cover from the Electronic Control Kit See FIG 11 0 Plug the electrical conduit 6 pin connector from the upper unitinto the mating connector in Electronic Con trol Kit See FIG 11 FIG 17 ELECTRONIC CONTROL HES SUPPLY LINE pe nue mire Locale the electronic control kit on the ceiling template as shown in FIG 13 Drive two 2 10 x 2 8 blunt point philips head sorews provided through ceiling template into holes in electronic control kit to hold itn place 76 13 Electronic Ceiling Kit Template 8 WIRING OF SYSTEM CONNECTIONOF LOW VOLTAGE WIRES Disconnect the positive 12 volt DC terminal lat the supply battery Damage to equipment could occur if the 12 volt DC is not shut off Plug the control eable s into the telephone jack s on the Electronic Control Kit It does not matter which one Route the Remote Temperature Sensor cable if appli cable through the same round grommetwhere freeze control wires go into the Electronic Box See FIG 11 Connect it to the connector that matches its color Insert the Freeze Control Sensor approximately 1 into the evaporator coil fins as shown in FIG 12 56 2
12. rature Sensorisused theconnec tor end must be routed to the roof opening of the system which it will control Make sure that atleast 15 ofthe sensor cable extendsinto the roof opening Referto the Remote Sensor Instructions or details of the installation ture Observe the following rules when selecting a location Locatethe Comfort Control Center 54 above the floor b Installthe Comfort Control Center onapartition noton an outside wall NEVER expose it to direct heat from lamps sun or other heat producing d Avoid locations close to doors that lead outside windows or adjoining outside walis Avoid locations close to supply registers and the air from them 2 Ifthe system is to be used WITH a Remote Tem perature Sensor in ALL zones the Comfort Control Center maybe mounted anywhere thatis convenient inthe coach Try to avoid hard to reach and hard to see areas Refer to the instructions provided with the Re move Temperature Sensor for details of installation INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 diameterholewillbeneeded to route the cable through the wall CONTROL CABLEINSTALLATION A 4 conductor control cable must be routed from the roof opening to the Comfort Control Center 1 Choose the shortest most direct route from the 14 41 4 1 8 opening to the Comfort Control Cen ter location selected Leave 6 of cable extending through the wall 2 The control cable that shoul
13. re in thickness mustbeused Remember to provide an entrance hole for power supplies furnace wiring 4 conductor con trol cable remote sensing and load shed Energy Management System options as desired INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIG 3 NoBLocKAGES EME FRAME OPENING SOIT WONT COLLAPSEWHENBOLTING DOWN ARCONDTONER 8 Ifafurnace is tobe contralledby the system the two furnace thermostat leads must be routed to the roof opening of their conditioner thatwillcontrolit Make sure that at least 16 of the furnace thermostat wires extend nto the roof opening 9 Energy Management System load shed fea ture is to be used with the control two wires must be routed to the roof opening of the zone to be managed The signal required for this function is normally open relay contact Whenthe EMS calls for thecompressor oshut off the relay contacts should close Make sure at least 15 of the EMS wires extendinto the roof opening 10 Route 4 conductor control cable from the Comfort Control Center mounting position into the 14 1 4 1 8 roof opening Make sure that at least 16 ofthewireextends intathe roof openingand 6 extend from the wall atthe mountingpposition ofthe Comfort Control Center 11 Inthe event that other Air Conditioners are installed additional zones an additional 4 conductor control cable must be routed to the other Air Conditioners Make sure that at lea
14. remove the perforated tabs from the bottom duct only 2 If the distance is 3 to 4 install ducts as received 3 If the distance is 4 to 6 maximum thickness optional Duct Kit and Bolt are available Duct Kit PartNo 3108775 004 Bolt PartNo 3100895 006 G Taketheceilingtemplate andslide the lower unitoverthe upper duct Heid the cling template with one hand and wth the other install the four 1 4 mounting bolts through the template and into the base pan See FIG 10 1 Finger tighten the four 4 bolts andcheck alignment There should be an equal opening on each side and the rear flange mustbe tightagainst the roof opening 2 EVENLY tighten the bolts toa torque of 40 to 50inch pounds This will compress the roof gasket to ap proximately 1 2 FIG 10 bolts are left loose there may not be an ad equate roof seal or if over tightened damage may occur to the air conditioner base or ceil ing template Tighten to torque specifications listed in this manual INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC CON TROL KIT Ifyourinstallation included the optional electric heatkit instal it at this time Follow the instructions with the heat package for its installation procedure Terminate the 4 conductor controlcable s protruding into the 14 1 4 x 14 1 4 1 8 roof opening The cable s must be terminated with an RJ 1 telephone connecto
15. ronic Control Kit inside the RV Both kits contain mounting hardware for the air conditioner and will be used inside the RV This completes the outside work Minoradjustments canbe done from the inside of the RV if required INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 DISCHARGE DUCT amp CEILING TEMPLATE INSTALLATION Remove the airbox and mounting hardware from their carton The upper ducts shipped inside the lower duct Which is of the ceiling template FIG 8 PER SIDES WITHOUT La sf TAB TO REAR AND SIDE OF CONDITIONER B Remove the upper duct ram the caling template and locate it over the blower discharge Note The edge without the flange installs toward the rear side of the opening sharp pointedsheet metalscrews to hold the duct to the base pan The holes are prepunched in the pan for each location 0 Check gasket alignment over roof opening and adjustif necessary roof gasket centers over opening Unitmay be moved from below by lifting and sliding Reachupinto the retum ir opening and pullthe conduit power cable down for later connection See FIG 9 FIG 9 CENERA C BELOW GASKET MEASURE CELING THICKNESS PULL DOWN CORD Note In some applications it may be necessary to extend the 6 pincable Order cable number3105584 001 ifneeded Measure the celling thickness 1 Ifthe distance is 2 to 3
16. ront lo back is acceptable FIG 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AFTERLOCATIONHAS BEEN SELECTED 1 Check for obstructions in the area where air condi tioner will be installed 2 The roof must be designed to support 130 pounds when the RV is in motion Normally 200 Ib static load design will meet this requirement It is the responsibility of the installer of this air conditioner system to ensure structural integrity of the RV roof Never create a low spot on the roof where water will collect Wa ter standing around the air conditioner may leak into the interior causing damage to the product and the RV 3 ROOF PREPARATION Before preparing the ceiling opening the type of system options must be decided upon If a remote sensor is to be used provision must be made for it Ifthe load shed option is to be used wires must be run from the load shed control to the Dometic A C If a furnace is to be connected wires must be run from the furnace to the Dometic A C Read all of the following instructions before beginning the 3 Checkinside the RV for airbox obstructions Le door openings room dividers curtains ceiling fixtures FIG 2 KEEP THIS AREA FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS fl ie k installation A WARNING There may be electrical wiring between the roof and the ceiling Disconnect 115 volt AC power cord and
17. ruction with rafters joists on minimum of 16 inch centers 4 Minimum of 2 00 inches and maximum of 4 00 inches distance between roof to ceiling of recre ational vehicle Alternate installation methods will allow for roofs more than 4 00 inches thick The ability of the air conditioner to maintain the desired inside temperature depends on the heat gain of the RV Some preventative measures taken by the occupants of the RV can reduce the heat gain and improve the performance of the airconditioner During extremely high outdoor temperatures the heat gain of the vehicle may be reduced by 1 Parking the RV in a shaded area 2 Using window shades blinds and or curtains 3 Keeping windows and doors shut or minimizing usage 4 Avoiding the use of heat producing appliances Operation on High Fan Cooling made will give optimum or maximum efficiency in high humidity or high outside temperature Starting the air conditioner early in the morning and giving ita head start on the expected high outdoor ambient will greatly improve its ability to maintain the desiredindoor temperature For a more permanent solution to a high heat gain accessories like outdoor patio and window aw nings will reduce heat gain by removing the direct exposure to the sun They also areata enjoy company during the cool of the evening Condensation Note manufacturer of this air conditioner will not be responsible for damag
18. st 15 of the wire extends into the roof opening See Fig 16 12 automatic generator start kit AGS will be installed a4 conductor control cable must be routed LEAVE ACCESS FOR rom the last air conditioner to location of AGS Kit OREORE A N Follow AGS kit instructions for installation CAUTION 4 DOMETIC COMFORT CONTROL It is the responsibility of the installer of this CENTERN CABLE INSTALLA air conditioner system to ensure structural integrity of the RV roof Never create a low spot on the roof where water will collect Wa ter standing around the air conditioner may leak into the interior causing damage to the A LOCATION If the system is to be used WITHOUT a Remote Temperature Sensor the proper location of the Comfort Control Center is very important to ensure thatitwillprovidea comfortable RV tempera roduct and the RV 5 The 14 1 4 x 14 1 4 41 8 opening is part of the return air system of the Air Conditioner and must be finishedin accordance with NFPA Standard 501C Section 2 7 6 Route a dedicated 12 VDC supply line 18 22 AWG fromthe RV sconverterorbattery tothe roof opening Wire must be fused at 3 Amps b Thissupply ine mustbe locatedinthe frontportion ofthe 14 14 21 87 opening Make sure that at east 15 of supply wire extends ino the roof opening d In a multiple zone installation this wiri required in only one of the 14 1 4 118 openings 7 ita Remote Tempe
19. the positive 12 volt DC lterminal at the supply battery Failure to fol low this instruction may create a shock ha lard causing death or severe personal injury CEILINGOPENING REQUIREMENTS 1 A14 1 4 x 14 1 4 21 8 opening must be cut through the roof and ceiling of the RV This opening mustbe located between the reinforcing mem bers 2 Marka 14 1 4 x 14 1 4 1 8 square on the root and carefully cut the opening Using the roof opening as a guide cut the matching hole in the ceiling OPENINGPREPARATION 1 Ifthe opening exceeds 14 3 8 x 14 37 it will be necessary to install spacers 2 the opening is less than 14 1 8 x 14 1 8 it must be enlarged Route a copper 12 AWG with ground 115 VAC supply line from the fuse or circuit breaker box tothe root opening This suppl line mustbe locatedin the rontportion ofthe 14 1 4 1 8 opening b The power MUST be on a separate 20 amp time delay fuse or HACR circuit breaker Make sure that atleast 15 of supply wire extends into the opening This ensures easy connec tion at the junction box d Wiring must comply with National State and Local Wiring Codes Use a steel sleeve and a grommet or equivalent methods to protect the wire where it passes into the opening 4 The opening created must be framed to provide adequate support and preventair from being drawn romtheroof cavity Lumber 3 4 or mo
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