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Troubleshooting

RUC8408X

48

Compressor does not run (battery connection)

34

Compressor 
overloaded

Error

No flashing

Yes

Yes

35

Thermal cut-out 
of controller unit

Error

No flashing

Yes

Yes

Fault

Possible cause

Remedy

Device does not 
function, display does 
not glow
U

Term

 = 0 V

The connection between the battery 
and electronics unit has been 
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.

Internal fuse has blown.

Replace the internal fuse.

U

Term

 

 U

ON

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 
U

Term

U

OFF

Loose cables
Poor contact (corrosion)

Establish a connection.

Battery capacity too low

Replace the battery.

Cable cross section too small or cable 
too long

Replace the cable 
according to chapter 
“Connecting the refriger-
ator to 12 – 24 V” on 
page 21.

The device has switched off due to an 
internal fault.

This can only be repaired 
by an authorised repair 
centre.

Code Fault

Type

Icon 

Beep

Influence on 
cooling

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Summary of Contents for RUC8408X

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

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Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...ice is powered by the mains ensure that the power supply has a residual current circuit breaker WARNING Have a qualified technician perform the installation in wet rooms Do not operate the device if i...

Page 5: ...ren 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 sp...

Page 6: ...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 rec...

Page 7: ...to caravans motorhomesorboats Thedevice 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...

Page 8: ...ure 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 refri...

Page 9: ...is highlighted Short press Confirm Press for 2 to 4 seconds Acknowledge fault chapter Troubleshooting on page 46 No in fig 1 Description 1 Freezer compartment door 2 Freezer door rack 3 Refrigerator...

Page 10: ...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 remo...

Page 11: ...operating Install 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 mu...

Page 12: ...to a maximum height top of vent of 300 mm below the compressor shelf Upper air outlet vent LS300 must be installed with the bottom of the vent no lower than the compressor shelf Higher than the compr...

Page 13: ...Installation with one lower rear vent and one roof vent I NOTE This installation method is satisfactory for refrigerator performance but not the preferred method due to lack of service access to the...

Page 14: ...ng 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 vehic...

Page 15: ...al the space between the refrigerator and the platform Apply a sealing strip fig 7 1 to the lower surface of the bottom trim piece Pushthe bottom trim piece withthe four plugs fig 8 1 into the holes o...

Page 16: ...rilled hole Ensure that the drain water hose is long enough in order to drain the water outside of the vehicle Ensure that the drain water hose is not kinked Seal the area around the drain water hose...

Page 17: ...llation frame is water resistant fig a Insert the installation frame and screw it down tightly fig b Use all the fixing holes for this Fit the ventilation grille 1 and 2 in fig c Insert the slider and...

Page 18: ...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 10 Ensure the installation fram...

Page 19: ...EN RUC8408X Installing the refrigerator 19 Insert the installation frame and screw it down tightly fig f Use all the fixing holes for this Insert the hood and screw it down tightly fig g f g...

Page 20: ...Push the six screws fig h 1 through the six plastic bushes in the sides of the refrigerator and fasten into the recess walls Fit the caps fig h 2 into the bushes CAUTION Only screw through the bushes...

Page 21: ...tomatically 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...

Page 22: ...type plate Connect the cable to the refrigerator DC terminal block 1 Connect the refrigerator as directly as possible to the poles of the battery with fuse protection fitted to the side of the supply...

Page 23: ...u are operating your refrigerator on a boat with an AC mains connection using a shore connection you must install a residual current circuit breaker between the AC mains and the refrigerator Seek advi...

Page 24: ...n using AC current at the site of use 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 performanc...

Page 25: ...not leave the doors open for longer than necessary Defrost your refrigerator as soon as a layer of ice forms Avoid unnecessarily low temperature settings Arrange the food in the refrigerator so that...

Page 26: ...ing the refrigerator RUC8408X 26 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 E...

Page 27: ...ighest 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 a...

Page 28: ...rformance 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...

Page 29: ...rbo modes the inner fan cycles on off with the compressor Eco mode the inner fan remains on during compressor off cycles Symbol Description Display lock Beep off CI Bus Not applicable on this model Us...

Page 30: ...3 minutes with out operation the screen will enter standby C on which a snowflake appears in the top left corner to indicate that the refrigerator is on If there is an active error indication the bac...

Page 31: ...e refrigerator door freezer compartment door Press the handle and pull the door out CAUTION Always close and lock the refrigerator before starting the journey Open the refrigerator doors carefully bec...

Page 32: ...on position fig q page 34 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...

Page 33: ...tchup 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 I...

Page 34: ...is switched off completely Disconnect the DC power supply 9 13 Using the Door Airing Function I Rotate the locking catch 180 to latch the doors slightly opened fig q NOTE Use the door airing function...

Page 35: ...nd 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 shel...

Page 36: ...RUC8408X 36 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 h...

Page 37: ...loosen objects stuck to the device NOTE The refrigerator compartment has a cyclic defrost system which can prevent excessive frost forming on the evaporator fins However if the refrigerator is used fo...

Page 38: ...ack of the refrigerator and is routed outside the vehicle Wipe both compartments dry with a cloth 9 16 Replacing the door panel Removing the door panel Proceed as follows fig u Open the door 90 degree...

Page 39: ...ed as follows fig v 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 t...

Page 40: ...he bushing and away from the freezer door Remove the freezer door by lifting it up until it clears the centre hinge pin 1 in fig x I Place the freezer door on soft material in order to prevent scratch...

Page 41: ...ting it up until it clears the lower pin 1 in fig y I Place the refrigerator door on soft material in order to prevent scratches Remove the three screws from the lower hinge 2 in fig y NOTE Carefully...

Page 42: ...xing screws Remove the locking catch screws fig z 1 Take off the locking catches fig z 1 Remove the covers on the hinge side with a small screwdriver fig z 2 Remove the screws under the covers on the...

Page 43: ...s fig B 1 are released Remove the handle components 3 in fig B Remove the handle blanks from the opposite side of the doors Relocate both door hinge bushes to the opposite side Exchange the handle com...

Page 44: ...former upper hinge 180 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 i...

Page 45: ...n the former lower hinge 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 E Fixthehingewiththe three...

Page 46: ...hat 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 n...

Page 47: ...rror 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 o...

Page 48: ...e 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...

Page 49: ...is dirty Clean the condenser Fan defective Replace the fan Electric circuit between the pins in the compressor interrupted Defective compressor This can only be repaired by an authorised repair centr...

Page 50: ...y is lit Defective component This can only be repaired by an authorised repair centre Voltage is being applied but the compressor does not operate Ambient temperature too high Insufficient ventilation...

Page 51: ...ten Battery capacity exhausted Charge the battery Fault Possible cause Remedy Water is leaking into the inside of the refrigerator The water drain system is clogged Clean the drain Foodstuffs are prev...

Page 52: ...erial in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever possible M If you wish to finally dispose of the product ask your local recycling centre or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in...

Page 53: ...4 Vg 100 Vw 240 Vw 10 5 A 5 0 A 1 3A 0 55 A Power consumption at ambient temperature of 32 C 3 C refrigerator 240 Vw 1 02 kWh 24 h 12 Vg 3 0 Ah h Cooling temperature range Refrigerator compartment 0 C...

Page 54: ...ons mm W x H without flange with flange D overall includes control knob 5 mm back face to rear 525 x 1644 550 x 1657 677 608 Weight 46 kg Inspection certification NOTE The power consumption is measure...

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