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RUC5208X, RUC 6408X, RUC8408X

Installing the refrigerator

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Cut out a section in the roof. Refer to the roof vent instruction manual for the
required dimensions. When doing so, observe the information, see chapter “Pre-
paring the installation” on page 12.

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Ensure the installation frame is water resistant (fig.

g

).

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Insert the installation frame and screw it down tightly (fig.

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1). Use all the fixing

holes for this.

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Insert the hood and screw it down tightly (fig.

h

2).

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Securing the refrigerator

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Push the refrigerator firmly into its final location with the front flange sitting hard
against the recess front.

CAUTION!

Only screw through the bushes built into the refrigerator, otherwise
foamed components, including electrical wiring, can be damaged.

NOTE

Ensure that the screws are tight, even when under increased loads
(while driving).

1.

2.

h

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Summary of Contents for RUC Series

Page 1: ...RUC5208X RUC6408X RUC8408X Compressor refrigerator Installation and Operating Manual EN REFRIGERATION RUC SERIES ...

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Page 3: ... over this instruction manual along with it Table of contents 1 Explanation of symbols 4 2 Safety instructions 4 3 Scope of delivery 7 4 Accessories 7 5 Intended use 7 6 Technical description 8 7 Installing the refrigerator 12 8 Connecting the refrigerator 23 9 Using the refrigerator 25 10 Cleaning and maintenance 52 11 Troubleshooting 52 12 Warranty 57 13 Disposal 58 14 Technical data 58 ...

Page 4: ...scribed in the operating manual 2 1 General safety D DANGER On boats If the device is powered by the mains ensure that the power supply has a residual current circuit breaker DANGER Safety instruction Failure to observe this instruction will cause death or serious injury WARNING Safety instruction Failure to observe this instruction can cause death or serious injury CAUTION Safety instruction Fail...

Page 5: ...maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device Always keep and use the device out of the reach of children under 8 years of age Do not store any explosive substances such as spray cans with propellants in the device CAUTION Danger of crushing Do not put your fingers into the hinge Foodstuff may only be...

Page 6: ...e and the plug are dry If you connect the device to a battery make sure that no food comes into contact with the battery acid A NOTICE Do not use electrical devices inside the cooling device unless they are recommended by the manufacturer for that purpose Donotplaceitnearnakedflamesor otherheatsources heaters direct sunlight gas ovens etc Danger of overheating Always ensure sufficient ventilation ...

Page 7: ...evice is designed to be operated from a 12 V DC or 24 V DC on board supply as well as from a 100 240 V AC mains The refrigerator is only suitable for installation in a fitted cavity Once it is installed only the front of the appliance may be accessible Quantity Description 1 Refrigerator 1 Drain hose 1 Bottom trim piece 1 Sealing strip fitted underneath during installation 1 Installation and Opera...

Page 8: ...isplay to set the desired temperature The refrigerator is suitable for use with 12 V or 24 V DC voltage and can therefore be used e g for mobile homes caravans or on boats It can also be connected to a 100 240 V mains supply The refrigerator can withstand a short term inclination of 30 for example on boats All materials used in the refrigerator are compatible for use with foodstuffs The refrigeran...

Page 9: ...fig 1 Description Quantity RUC5208X 3 Refrigerator door 4 Top door bin 2 5 Bottom door bin with bottle holder 6 Fruit and vegetable section 7 Refrigerator shelf 3 8 Refrigerator compartment 9 Internal light 10 Freezer compartment 11 Control and display elements 4 3 5 11 9 10 8 6 7 1 1 ...

Page 10: ...ity RUC6408X RUC8408X 1 Freezer compartment door 2 Freezer door rack 1 1 3 Refrigerator door 4 Top door bin 2 2 5 Bottom door bin with bottle holder 6 Fruit and vegetable section 7 Refrigerator shelf 3 4 8 Refrigerator compartment 9 Air duct cover plate 10 Internal light 13 12 4 3 1 2 5 11 9 10 8 6 7 2 ...

Page 11: ...rigerator door fig 3 Function of the control knob fig 3 Rotate Choose menu item The selected menu item is highlighted Short press Confirm Press for 2 to 4 seconds Acknowledge fault chapter Troubleshooting on page 52 11 Control and display elements 12 Freezer shelf 1 1 13 Freezer compartment No in fig 2 Description Quantity RUC6408X RUC8408X 3 ...

Page 12: ...stallation When installing the refrigerator note the following Ensure that the floor is solid and level Ensure that the refrigerator is level The refrigerator must be installed so that it is easily accessible for service work easy to de install and install and can be easily removed from the vehicle W H B D A C 4 ...

Page 13: ...is in motion Note the following dimensions fig 4 and fig 5 RUC5208X RUC6408X RUC8408X Refrigerator Overall dimension in mm Height A 1191 1447 1657 Width B 550 550 550 Depth C excludes control knob 5mm 677 677 677 Recess Dimension in mm Height H 1181 1186 1437 1442 1647 1652 Width W 530 535 530 535 530 535 Depth D min 611 min 611 min 611 W H B D A C 5 ...

Page 14: ...ll the refrigerator so that it is protected from excessive heat as this leads to poor performance and increases the power consumption of the refrigerator The electrical installation must comply with national and local regulations Pos in fig 6 page 14 Description 1 Maximum height to 250 mm below the compressor shelf 2 LS300 ventilation grille 3 Minimum height is equal to the height of the compresso...

Page 15: ...er air outlet vent LS300 must be installed with the bottom of the vent no lower than the compressor shelf Higher than the compressor shelf is allowed but for optimum service access as close as possible to the compres sor shelf height is recommended Fit an air deflection plate fig 6 4 page 14 above the compressor so that the heat does not accumulate in the vehicle Installation with one lower rear v...

Page 16: ...ocation in order to prevent dust and heat from entering the living space of the caravan or motorhome A suitable seal must be provided and fitted to the bottom surface of the refrigerator The purpose is to provide a seal between the interior of the vehicle and the cooling unit and ventilation area behind the refrigerator The manufacturer has applied a sealing strip to the rear surface of the front ...

Page 17: ...the refrigerator into position 2 in fig 8 and fig 9 This then seals the space behind the refrigerator to the interior of the vehicle OPTIONAL If the refrigerator stands on a platform install the bottom trim piece in order to seal the space between the refrigerator and the platform A sealing strip fig 0 1 is applied to the lower surface of the bottom trim piece 1 2 9 0 1 ...

Page 18: ...se position the hole for the drain water hose in a way that the hose does not kink Drill a hole through the vehicle floor at the rear of the refrigerator Install the drain water hose through the drilled hole Ensure that the drain water hose is long enough in order to drain the water outside of the vehicle DO NOT shorten the drain hose The excess length will enable partial extraction of the refrige...

Page 19: ...ut in the wall to fit an appropriate upper and lower vent system choose LS300 check the dimensions required for the vent See chapter Prepar ing the installation on page 12 Ensure the installation frame is water resistant fig c No in fig b Description 1 Slider 2 Ventilation grille 3 Installation frame 3 2 1 b c d ...

Page 20: ...ion frame and screw it down tightly fig d Use all the fixing holes for this Fit the ventilation grille 1 and 2 in fig e Insert the slider and lock the ventilation grille with it 3 in fig e 7 5 Install the roof vent No in fig f Description 1 Hood 2 Installation frame 1 2 3 e 1 2 f g ...

Page 21: ... the installation frame and screw it down tightly fig h 1 Use all the fixing holes for this Insert the hood and screw it down tightly fig h 2 7 6 Securing the refrigerator I Push the refrigerator firmly into its final location with the front flange sitting hard against the recess front CAUTION Only screw through the bushes built into the refrigerator otherwise foamed components including electrica...

Page 22: ...ling the refrigerator RUC5208X RUC6408X RUC8408X 22 Push the screws fig i 1 through the plastic bushes in the sides of the refrigerator and fasten into the recess walls Fit the caps fig i 2 into the bushes 2 1 i ...

Page 23: ...ing to a battery and against short circuiting To protect the battery the refrigerator switches off automatically if the voltage is insufficient see table below Determine the required cross section of the cable in relation to the cable length according to the figure above NOTICE To avoid voltage drops and loss of performance keep the connection cable as short as possible and uninterrupted Therefore...

Page 24: ...he positive side of the supply cable of 15 A at 12 V or 7 5 A at 24 V 8 2 Connecting the refrigerator to AC mains D Coordinate axis Meaning Unit l Cable length m Cable cross section mm NOTICE Make sure the polarity is correct DANGER Danger of fatal injury Never handle plugs and switches with wet hands or if you are standing on a wet surface If you are operating your refrigerator on a boat with an ...

Page 25: ...entilation areas in the main compartment Foodstuff may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers NOTE Before starting your new refrigerator for the first time you should clean it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons The cooling performance can be affected by the ambient temperature e g when the vehicle is exposed to direct sunlight the amount of food t...

Page 26: ...light Allow warm food to cool down first before keeping it cool in the refrigerator Do not open the refrigerator more often than necessary Do not leave the doors open for longer than necessary Defrost your refrigerator as soon as a layer of ice forms in the freezer compartment Avoid unnecessarily low temperature settings Arrange the food in the refrigerator so that air can circulate inside Leave a...

Page 27: ...UC6408X RUC8408X Using the refrigerator 27 9 4 Menu overview and navigation Turn press the control knob on preferred setting and user mode option The colour turns blue when selected Press again to deselect CI Eco l ...

Page 28: ...hest bar highest cooling function coldest inner temperature Blue snowflake compressor is on White snowflake compressor is off 2 Displays the currently used energy source If the refrigerator is connected to AC and DC power supply at the same time the AC power supply is preferred 3 Beep off No sound indication for extended door openings or error conditions Beep on Sound indication for extended door ...

Page 29: ...then turn the child lock off in the settings menu 5 These symbols show the speed level of the outer fan 1 low speed 2 high speed 6 These symbols show the active user mode of the refrigerator Performance mode factory default mode Uses all functionalities of the refrigerator automatically for optimised performance The temperature can be set to levels 1 5 Silent mode The outer fan operates at low spe...

Page 30: ...hes to perfor mance mode automatically After switching to performance mode the temperature setting remains at level 5 At this point the temperature can be set to levels 1 5 to suit ongoing requirement NOTE inner fan All cooling modes the inner fan switches off when the refrigerator door is opened Performance Silent Turbo modes the inner fan cycles on off with the compressor Eco mode the inner fan ...

Page 31: ...ake appears in the top left corner to indicate that the refrigerator is on If there is an active error indication the backlight and screen will not turn off The display enters error screen B In the error screen the middle section is high lighted in red and shows the relevant error code see chapter Troubleshooting on page 52 User mode Symbol Compres sor speed Outer fan Defrost Temperature setting D...

Page 32: ...age 35 Press the door shut until you hear it clearly click The door is now closed and locked for travelling 9 11 Notes on storing food The refrigerator compartments are recommended for the following types of food CAUTION Always close and lock the refrigerator before starting the journey Open the refrigerator doors carefully because goods may have shifted and could fall out CAUTION Only store heavy...

Page 33: ...EN RUC5208X RUC6408X RUC8408X Using the refrigerator 33 6 5 7 2 1 4 3 q 1 5 6 7 2 3 4 r ...

Page 34: ... and fig r Food 1 Frozen food 2 Dairy products ready made meals 3 Meat fish items for defrosting 4 Salad vegetables fruit 5 Eggs butter 6 Dressing ketchup jam 7 Drinks in bottles or cartons NOTE Do not keep carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment The freezer compartment is suitable for making ice cubes and for keeping frozen food short term It is not suitable for long term food storage Pack r...

Page 35: ...ion I Rotate the locking catch 180 to latch the doors slightly opened fig s NOTE Use the door airing function if you do not intend to use the refrigerator for a prolonged period of time This prevents mould from forming when the refrigerator is not in use or put into storage 180 1 2 3 1 2 s ...

Page 36: ...Removing and refitting the shelves Removing the shelves Push the shelf locks off the left end of the wire shelf 1 Slide the shelf to the left until it is clear on the right side 2 Tilt the right end of the shelf up 3 Remove the shelf by pulling it forward 1 2 3 t ...

Page 37: ...g the refrigerator 37 Refitting the shelves Position the shelf in the desired location Insert the ends of the shelf on the left 1 Slide the shelf into the holes on the right 2 Slide the plastic plugs into the holes in the wall 3 1 2 3 u ...

Page 38: ...the shelf Positioning the bottle shelf I Remove the shelf and rotate 180 degrees 1 Relocate the rear of the shelf to the bottle shelf position 2 NOTE The two bottom shelf positions can be fitted into an optional bottle shelf configuration which slopes down toward the rear v 1 2 180 w ...

Page 39: ...CE Never use mechanical tools to remove ice or to loosen objects stuck to the device NOTE The refrigerator compartment has an automatic cyclic defrost system which prevents excessive frost forming on the evaporator fins However if the refrigerator is used for extended periods in high humidity and or high ambient temperature conditions frost may build up on the evaporator fins behind the internal f...

Page 40: ...8X RUC6408X RUC8408X 40 9 16 Replacing the door panel Removing the door panel Proceed as follows fig x Open the door 90 degrees Remove the door top decoration strip by gently pushing upward by hand 1 Pull the old panel upward 2 1 2 x ...

Page 41: ...anel Proceed as follows fig y Push the new panel downwards into the door Ensure that the vertical edges fit into the grooves of the door frame 1 Push the new panel downwards until the lower horizontal edge of the panel fits into the bottom groove Snap in the decoration strip 2 2 1 y ...

Page 42: ... cover fig z 1 using a small blade screwdriver Pull out the top hinge pin fig z 2 with a pair of pliers Remove the refrigerator door by lifting it up until it clears the lower pin 1 in fig A NOTE For RUC5208X door reversal an accessory hinge and latch kit is required not included Contact your Dometic dealer for details 1 2 z 1 2 3 A ...

Page 43: ...inge Fix the new lower hinge not included see chapter Accessories on page 7 to the new position with the three screws 3 in fig A Remove the cover from the lower hinge point 1 in fig B Install the cover on the opposite side 2 in fig B Rotate the locking catch on the latch side by 180 degrees to expose the fixing screw NOTE Carefully lift up the refrigerator door to prevent damaging the door bushing...

Page 44: ...emove the screw under the bush on the hinge side Exchange the locking catch and the bush and install each of them on the oppo site side Remove the two screws 1 in fig E from the latch assembly Push the spring bolt 2 in fig E inwards with a small screwdriver until the latch assembly fig E 1 is released Remove the latch assembly 3 in fig E and discard Remove the latch blank from the opposite side of...

Page 45: ...page 7 Fit the new latch assembly and the original latch blank to the opposite side Position the refrigerator door on the hinge pin of the newly mounted lower hinge 1 in fig F Put the top pin in place 2 in fig F Fix the top of the refrigerator door by pushing the top pin into the refrigerator door top bush The refrigerator door is now fixed 1 2 F ...

Page 46: ...upwards out of the bushing and away from the freezer door 2 in fig G Remove the freezer door by lifting it up until it clears the centre hinge pin 3 in fig G I Place the freezer door on soft material in order to prevent scratches Support the refrigerator door so that it does not fall off Pull out the centre hinge pin 4 in fig G NOTE Carefully lift up the freezer door to prevent damaging the door b...

Page 47: ...pin 1 in fig H I Place the refrigerator door on soft material in order to prevent scratches Remove the three screws from the lower hinge 2 in fig H Rotate the locking catches on the latch side by 180 degrees to expose the fixing screws NOTE Carefully lift up the refrigerator door to prevent damaging the door bushing 1 2 H 1 2 I ...

Page 48: ...g I 1 Remove the hinge bushes on the hinge side with a small screwdriver fig I 2 Remove the screws under the hinge bushes on the hinge side Securethescrewsunderneaththebushesontheoppositesidebeforethecovers are installed 3 in fig J Exchange the locking catches and the bushes and install each of them on the opposite side 1 2 3 J ...

Page 49: ...sembly fig K 1 is released Remove the latch assembly 3 in fig K from both doors Remove the latch blanks from the opposite side of both doors The original freezer and refrigerator door latch assemblies swap to the opposite door due to the spring bolt function Relocate the door hinge bush to the opposite side Exchange the latch assemblies and latch blanks and install each of them on the opposite sid...

Page 50: ...0 degrees and mount it to the new lower hinge position with the three screws Position the refrigerator door on the hinge pin of the newly mounted lower hinge Put the middle pin in place 1 in fig M Fix the top of the refrigerator door by pushing the middle pin into the refrigerator door top bush The refrigerator door is now fixed Position the freezer door on the middle pin 2 in fig M page 45 1 2 L ...

Page 51: ...ge 180 degrees and hold it in the new upper hinge posi tion Take care that the hinge pin fits into the upper bushing of the freezer door 1 and 2 in fig N Fixthehingewiththe threescrews 3 infig N Todoso openthefreezer door by at least 90 degrees The freezer door is now fixed N 1 3 2 ...

Page 52: ...e faults that terminate the complete cooling function are displayed on the screen in combination with a beep WARNING Always disconnect the refrigerator from the mains before you clean and service it NOTICE Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning as these can damage the refrigerator Never use hard or sharp tools to remove ice or to free objects frozen onto the device Do ...

Page 53: ...sensor error Warning No flashing No No 03 Communication error Error No flashing Yes No 04 CI bus error Warning No flashing No No 10 Open fridge door 2 minutes Warning Flashing Yes No 11 DC voltage low 7 5 V or high 31 5 V Warning No flashing No Yes 14 Inner fan faulty Warning No flashing No Yes refrigerator section only 17 Defrost heater low current 1 A Warning No flashing No No 18 Defrost heater ...

Page 54: ...ternal fuse has blown Replace the internal fuse UTerm UON Battery voltage is too low Charge the battery The device does not cool power is present display is lit Defective component This can only be repaired by an authorised repair centre The device does not cool power is present error indicator appears Start attempt with UTerm UOFF Loose cables Poor contact corrosion Establish a connection Battery...

Page 55: ...lectronics Fault Possible cause Remedy Device does not function display does not glow Connection supply line interrupted Establish a connection Main switch faulty if installed Replace the main switch Additional supply line fuse has blown if installed Replace the supply line fuse The integrated mains adapter is defective This can only be repaired by an authorised repair centre The device does not c...

Page 56: ...mpressor runs for a long time Large quantities of unfrozen goods have been placed in the freezer compartment Wait until goods are completely frozen Fault Possible cause Remedy Compressor runs for a long time continuously Evaporator is iced over Defrost the evaporator Cooling area insulation is insufficient moist wet Adjust replace the door seal Ambient temperature too high Insufficient ventilation...

Page 57: ...fault Fault Possible cause Remedy Water is leaking into the inside of the refrigerator The water drain system is clogged Clean the drain Foodstuffs are preventing the water from flowing to the drain tube Make sure that foodstuffs do not touch the rear wall Water is leaking onto the floor The hose is split or not routed outside the vehicle Check the drain hose at the rear of the device Fault Possib...

Page 58: ...the shelves in the refrigerator so that children cannot climb inside NOTICE An insulating gas is used in the device see type plate Check with the relevant local government authority or your local waste disposal company about proper disposal and make sure that the device and all materials are disposed of professionally RUC5208X RUC6408X RUC8408X Gross volume 161 l 188 l 224 l Fridge storage volume ...

Page 59: ...emission 35 dB Climatic class N or T 16 C to 43 C Short term inclination 30 Refrigerant R134a Refrigerant quantity 51 g 68 g 73 g Defrost Refrigerator Freezer Cyclic Manual Dimensions in mm W x H without flange with flange Depth in mm overall excludes control knob 5 mm from flange rear face 525 x 1178 550 x 1191 677 611 525 x 1434 550 x 1447 677 611 525 x 1644 550 x 1657 677 611 Weight 40 kg 43 kg...

Page 60: ...WAY Dometic Norway AS Østerøyveien 46 N 3232 Sandefjord 47 33428450 47 33428459 Mail firmapost dometic no POLAND Dometic Poland Sp z o o Ul Puławska 435A PL 02 801 Warszawa 48 22 414 3200 48 22 414 3201 Mail info dometic pl PORTUGAL Dometic Spain S L Branch Office em Portugal Rot de São Gonçalo nº 1 Esc 12 2775 399 Carcavelos 351 219 244 173 351 219 243 206 Mail info dometic pt RUSSIA Dometic RUS ...

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