truma 40090 Saphir Comfort RC Air Conditioning Unit Instruction Manual
- June 16, 2024
- Truma
Table of Contents
Instruction Manual
Saphir comfort RC
Operating instructions
To be kept in the vehicle
40090 Saphir Comfort RC Air Conditioning Unit
Installation example
1 Saphir comfort RC air conditioning system
2a Supply air infeed
2b Supply air outlet
3a Recirculated air intake
3b Air outlets
4 Infrared (IR) remote control
5 Infrared (IR) receiver
Symbols used
| The device must only be installed and repaired by an expert.
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| Symbol indicates a possible hazard.
| Note containing information and tips.
Safety instructions
Only competent and trained persons (experts) may install, repair or perform
the function check on the Truma product in accordance with the installation
and operating instructions and the currently accepted technical regulations.
Experts are persons who, based on their specialist instruction and training,
their knowledge and experience with Truma products and the relevant standards,
can carry out the necessary work properly and identify potential hazards.
To avoid transportation damage, the device may only be dispatched if the Truma
Service Centre in Germany or the respective authorised service partner has
been consulted beforehand.
The power supply must be disconnected from the mains (all poles) before
opening the housing.
The 230 V, T 6.3 A H-type (slow, IEC 127) device fuse can be found on the
electronic control unit in the device, and must always be replaced with an
identical fuse.
The device fuses and connection cables must only be replaced by experts.
Guarantee claims, warranty claims and acceptance of liability will be ruled
out in the event of the following:
– Modifications to the device (including accessories)
– Failure to use original Truma parts as replacement parts and accessories
– Failure to follow the installation and operating instructions
This may also invalidate the device operating permit, which in many countries
also denotes cancellation of the vehicle operating permit.
The refrigerant circuit contains R 407C refrigerant and must only be opened in
the factory.
The air outlet and and the circulated air intake must not be obstructed under
any circumstances.
This is essential in order to ensure that your device operates correctly.
The openings beneath the floor of the vehicle must be kept free of dirt and
slush. These openings must not be within the range of the wheel spray – fit
splash guard if necessary.
If underbody protection is being applied to the floor of the vehicle, all
openings beneath the vehicle must be covered so that the spray mist that is
created does not penetrate the device and cause malfunctions. Remove covers
again when the work is complete.
To prevent damage to the appliance, it should not be operated continuously at
an incline of more than 8 %.
Do not operate the device for long periods with the vehicle at an angle, since
the condensation that is produced may not be able to run away and may
penetrate the vehicle under unfavourable circumstances.
In order to ensure that the equipment works properly and to avoid damage, only
power supply sources with a purely sinusoidal waveform (e.g. voltage
converter, generator) and without voltage peaks must be used.
When the floor of the vehicle is being cleaned, it must be ensured that no
water penetrates the openings in the base of the device when spraying with a
high-pressure cleaner, for example.
For safety reasons the device must always be closed during operation, since
this is the only way to ensure that no injuries are caused by moving parts.
Then strap around the electronic housing must not be removed.
This appliance may be used by children from 8 years old and by persons with
disabilities or with a lack of experience only if they are supervised or have
been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and understand the resulting
risks.
Notes on using air conditioning systems
– The Saphir comfort RC air conditioning sys-tem is designed for minimal power
consumption.
You should still check whether the camp site has adequate fuse protection
(min. 6 A) before starting the equipment up.
– Park the vehicle in the shade if possible.
– Darkening with shutters and / or a canopy reduces the amount of heat
radiation.
– Clean your roof at regular intervals (dirty roofs heat up more than clean
roofs).
– The vehicle must be properly ventilated before starting the equipment in
order to remove accumulated warm air from the vehicle.
–When aprons or the like are being fitted, 0please ensure that adequate
openings are present for dissipating the supply air. The opening for the warm
outgoing air should not be at the inlet side.
– In order to obtain a healthy room climate, the difference between the inside
and outside temperatures should not be too great.
The recirculated air is cleaned and dried during operation. A pleasant room
climate is produced by drying the moist air, even if the temperature
difference is minimal.
– Keep all doors and windows closed when in cooling mode.
– Full ventilation power can only be achieved at all three openings if three
cold air ducts are connected.
– The blow-out duct (part no. 40040-32500) must not be used.
–When in heating mode, only use “high” fan level for rapid heating. Set to
“medium” or “low” during continuous operation.
Operating instructions
Always observe the operating instructions and the “Safety instructions” prior
to starting! The vehicle owner is responsible for correct operation of the
appliance.
Remote control
The symbols in the display are visible depending on the settings.
Operating instructions can be viewed in offline mode with a mobile device and
the Truma App. Download the operating instructions when you have a WiFi
connection and save them on your mobile device.
IR receiver and manual on / off
There is an additional pushbutton on the IR receiver (m), with which the unit
can also be switched on and off without the remote control (e.g. with a
ballpoint pen).
If the unit is switched on using this pushbutton, the system is automatically
reset to the factory settings (automatic mode 22 °C).
IR receiver / function indicator
Fig. 4
LED 1 blue – illuminated – (cooling mode)
LED 1 blue – flashing – (cooling mode compressor start-up)
LED 2 yellow – illuminated – (heating mode)
LED 2 yellow – flashing – (heating mode compressor start-up)
LED 3 red – flashing – (data transfer in progress)
LED 3 red – illuminated – (fault)
Red LED illuminated
Device indicating fault. Switch device off, wait for a short time and switch
on again. If red light stays on, contact Truma Service.
Start-up
Before switching on, be sure to check that the camp site power supply fusing
is sufficient for (230 V / min. 6 A).
In order to prevent the power cable of the recreational vehicle from
overheating (minimum cross-section 3 x 2.5 mm²) the cable drum must be fully
unwound.
The remote control must always be pointed at the infra-red re-ceiver in order
to perform the individual switching commands.
Before switching on for the first time, the remote control must be tuned to
the IR receiver.
– Insert batteries (pay attention to polarity)
– Setup symbol flashes (if symbol does not flash, perform Reset)
– Point remote control at IR receiver
– Press Setup button and hold down
– When red LED in IR receiver flashes, release Setup button.
The remote control is tuned to the IR receiver, the Setup sym-bol goes off and
the air conditioning system starts in circulated air mode, at low fan level
and with no timer set.
Switching on
Switch on the air conditioning system using the “On / Off switch” of the
remote control. The previous settings are taken over.
The circulated air fan runs after switching on. The compressor switches itself
on after no more than 3 minutes, and the blue (cooling) / yellow (heating) LED
flashes.
Temperature
If necessary, use the “Temperature selection buttons” to set the required room
temperature with “+” and “–”.
Mode
Select the required operating mode by pressing the “MODE” button one or more
times.
– Cooling
– Heating
– Automatic (cooling or heating mode depending on the room temperature
setting)
– Circulated air
When the room temperature that was selected using the remote control is
reached in cooling mode, the compressor switches off and the blue LED in the
IR receiver goes off.
The circulated air fan continues to run in order to provide ventilation.
If the room temperature setting is exceeded, the device automatically reverts
to cooling mode.
When the room temperature that was selected using the remote control is
reached in heating mode, the compressor switches off and the yellow LED in the
IR receiver goes off.
The circulated air fan continues to run in order to provide ventilation. If
the temperature drops below the room temperature setting, the device
automatically switches to heating mode.
Heating is not possible if the outside temperature is less than 4 °C. At a
temperature of between 4 °C and 7 °C, the device briefly switches to thawing
operation. Heating mode is unrestrictedly available ate temperature above 7
°C.
In order to achieve interior heating that is as effective as possible at low
temperatures, the air conditioning sys-tem operates at the “low” level at room
temperatures of less than 12 °C. As soon as 12 °C is reached, the air
conditioning system automatically switches to the fan setting selected on the
remote control.
In automatic mode, cooling / heating mode and the fan level are selected
automatically depending on the room temperature.
In circulated air mode, the interior air is recirculated and cleaned by the
filters. No LED’s illuminate in the IR receiver.
Fan
Select the required fan level by pressing the “Fan level” button one or more
times.
Fan level (not functional in automatic mode):
– low
– medium
– high
Sleep function
In “Sleep function” (cooling mode only), the internal fan operates at slow
speed and therefore particularly quietly.
Switching off
To switch off, press the “On / Off switch” on the remote control. The remote
control and the device are switched off.
If the air conditioning system is switched on again, the blue / yellow LED
flashes. The circulated air fan runs, and the compressor switches on after no
more than 3 minutes.
Time
Press “Time selection button” and set current time using the “Time setting”
buttons.
The time always appears on the display.
The time must be reset after changing the batteries or after a daylight saving
time change.
Timer ON / OFF
The On / Off time of the air conditioning system can be set in advance for a
minimum of 15 minutes to a maximum of 24 hours, starting from the current
time, using the integrated timer.
The device must be switched on using the remote control in order to program
it.
Set required operating mode and room temperature.
Then select TIMER ON or TIMER OFF using the “TIMER se-lection buttons”. Set
the required On / Off time using the “Time setting” buttons (15 minutes to 24
hours) and confirm with TIMER ON or TIMER OFF.
Pressing the relevant timer button again deactivates the timer function.
Reset
Resets the settings of the remote control to the factory settings when pressed
using a ballpoint pen, for example.
Setup symbol flashes.
Resend
The previous settings are resent.
Setup
Tune the remote control to the air conditioning system that is going to be
operated. Settings set to “Circulated air”, fan level low, no timer set.
Maintenance
There is a fluff filter (n) and a particle filter (p) on the front of the
device for cleaning the room air. The fluff filter (n) must be cleaned at
regular intervals (at least 2 x per annum) and changed if required (part no.
40090-64600).
We recommend replacing the particle filter (p) every year at the beginning of
the season (part no. 40090-58100).
The cold air ducts must be removed before replacing the fil-ters. Before
replacing the fluff filter (n), release the clip (k) and the sensor (s) using
a flat-bladed screwdriver. Pull the fluff filter (n) a little way forward at
the recesses at the top edge and remove from above. Then remove particle
filter (p) from the front. Re-fit the clip and the sensor in the same position
during assembly. When installing the particle filter (p) the printed arrows
must point towards the device – they indicate the circulated air flow
direction. Never operate the device without a filter.
Operating the device without a filter can cause evaporator coil soiling, which
can have a detrimental effect on the performance of the device!
The condensation drain is under the floor of the vehicle. In order to allow
the condensation to drain away freely, check whether the drain is free of
dirt, leaves and the like at regular intervals. Failure to do this may allow
condensation to penetrate the vehicle!
Troubleshooting
Is the motor home / caravan 230 V power supply lead properly connected, and
are the fuses and circuit breakers OK?
| Fault | Cause / Remedy |
|---|---|
| Device not cooling | – Thawing process in progress / wait until thawing |
procedure is complete.
– The temperature set on the remote control has been reached / set temperature
on remote control to less than room temperature.
Device not heating| – Thawing process in progress (outside temperature between
4 °C – 7 °C) / adjust fan to lower setting
– Outside temperature below 4 °C
Device providing insuf-ficient cooling or no cooling at all| – Filters soiled
/ change filters
– External air routes soiled, blocked / clear air routes
Moisture at cold air ducts| – High air humidity / close win-dows and doors and
select high fan level
Remote control not working| – Check batteries in remote control / replace
batteries if necessary
Device not reacting to remote control commands| – Check whether there are
obstructions between the remote control and the IR receiver / remove
obstructions if necessary
– Is the remote control tuned to the IR receiver? / tune remote control to IR
receiver
If these actions fail to remedy the fault, please contact Truma Service.
IR remote control battery change
Only use micro-batteries that will not leak, type LR 3, AM4, AAA, MN 2400 (1.5
V).
The battery compartment is on the rear of the remote control.
When inserting new batteries, make sure the positive / nega-tive terminals are
connected correctly!
Empty, used batteries can leak and damage the remote control! Remove the
batteries if the remote control is not being used for a long period of time.
The tuning between the remote control and the air conditioning system is
retained if the batteries are removed.
No warranty given for damage caused by leaking batteries.
Disposal
Before disposing of a defective remote control, always remove the batteries
and dispose of them correctly.
The device must be disposed of in accordance with the administrative
regulations of the respective country in which it is used.
National regulations and laws (in Germany, for example, the End-of-life
Vehicle Regulation) must be observed.
Accessories
Sound muffler for installation in the cold air duct for additional noise
reduction within the living compartment.
(Part no. 40090-00038). The flexible air conditioning intake allows the air
conditioning system to be installed in a space that is sealed off from the
interior (e.g. false floor or rear storage space) and prevents contaminated
air from being drawn in.
(Part no. 40090-59100).
Truma CP plus
Truma CP plus digital control panel with automatic air conditioning system for
the iNet-capable Truma heaters Combi and Truma air conditioning systems Aventa
eco, Aventa comfort (from serial number 24084022 – 04/2013), Saphir comfort RC
and Saphir compact (from serial number 23091001 – 04/2012)
– The automatic air conditioning system function automatically controls the
heater and the air conditioning system until the required temperature is
reached in the vehicle.
– With the Truma iNet Box extension, all TIN-Bus-capable Truma appliances can
also be controlled via the Truma App. Truma iNet Box
The Truma iNet Box for simple networking and control of Truma appliances with
a smartphone or tablet computer using the app.
– Simple installation and start-up via the Truma App
– Can be extended with the update function, which ensures that it is always up
to date
Technical data
Determined on the basis of EN 14511 or Truma test conditions
Designation
Saphir comfort RC, comfort air conditioning system
Number of structural units
1
Dimensions L x W x H
628 x 400 x 290 mm
Weight
approx. 23.5 kg
Power supply
230 V – 240 V ~, 50 Hz
Maximum cooling power
2.4 kW
Heating power
1.7 kW
Effective power consumption
0.98 kW
Starting current
20 A (150 ms)
Power consumption
4.2 A / 35 °C
Protection class:
IP X5
Energy Efficiency Rate (EER)
2.4
Volume flow (cold air)
max. 380 m³/h
Refrigerant
R 407C / 0.45 kg
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol.
Hermetically sealed.
Global warming potential (GWP)
1774
CO2 equivalent
798.3 kg
Compressor oil
Diamond MA32, 300 cm³
Noise
depending on installation situation Maximum incline of vehicle during
operation
5° / 8 %
Usage limits
+4 °C to +43 °C.
– An interior air sensor prevents the compressor from operating at
temperatures of less than +16 °C during cooling.
– An anti-freeze sensor prevents non-permitted ice formation on the evaporator
coil.
– A temperature switch prevents excessive current and temperature at the
compressor.
E24 10R-040991
Right reserved to make technical changes!
Installation dimensions
The dimensions are in mm.
Manufacturer’s Warranty (European Union)
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Scope of Manufacturer’s Warranty
As the Manufacturer of the unit, Truma undertakes a warranty towards the Consumer that covers any material and/or manufacturing defects of the unit.
This Warranty is applicable in EU member states as well as in Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey. A Consumer is the natural person who was the first one to purchase the unit from the Manufacturer, OEM or dealer and who neither resold the unit in a commercial or self-employed professional capacity nor did he or she install it for a third party in such a capacity.
The Manufacturer’s Warranty covers any of the aforementioneddefects that occur within 24 months upon concluding the purchase agreement between the seller and the Consumer.
The Manufacturer or an authorised service partner undertakes to remedy such defects through subsequent fulfilment, i.e. at its discretion either by repairing or replacing the defective item. Any defective parts shall become the property of the Manufacturer or the authorised service partner. If the unit is no longer manufactured at the time of defect notification and if replacement delivery has been opted for, then the Manufacturer may deliver a similar product.
If the Manufacturer remedies a defect under its warranty commitment, the term of the Warranty shall not recommence anew with regard to the repaired or replaced parts; rather, the original warranty period shall continue to be applicable to the unit.
Only the Manufacturer itself and an authorised service partner shall be entitled to conduct a warranty job. Any costs that occur in the event of a warranty claim shall be settled directly between the authorised service partner and the Manufacturer. The Warranty does not cover additional costs arising from complicated removal or installation jobs on the unit (e.g. dismantling of furnishings or parts of the vehicle body), and neither does it cover travel expenses incurred by the authorised service partner or the Manufacturer.
No further-reaching claims shall be permitted, especially damage claims presented by the Consumer or third parties. This provision shall not affect the validity of the German Product Liability Act (Produkthaftungsgesetz).
Neither does the voluntary Manufacturer’s Warranty affects the Consumer’s legally applicable claims for defects towards the seller in the relevant country of purchase. In individual countries there may be warranties that can be issued by the relevant dealer (official distributor, Truma Partner). In such cases the warranty can be implemented directly through the dealer from whom the Consumer bought the unit. The warranty regulations of the country in which the unit was purchased by the Consumer for the first time shall also be applicable. -
Warranty exclusions
No warranty claim shall be applicable under the following circumstances:
– Improper, unsuitable, faulty or negligent use and any use that is not compliant with the intended purpose
– Improper installation, assembly or commissioning, contrary to operating or installation instructions
– Improper operation or operation contrary to operating or installation instructions, particularly any disregard for maintenance, care or warning notes,
– Instances where installations, repairs or any other procedures have been conducted by non-authorised parties
– Consumable materials and parts which are subject to natural wear and tear
– Installation of replacement, supplementary or accessory parts that are not original manufacturer’s parts or which have not been approved by the manufacturer. If the device is subject to networked control, this applies, in particular, if the control units or the software have not been approved by Truma or if the Truma control unit (e.g. Truma CP plus or Truma iNet Box) has not been exclusively used for controlling Truma devices or devices approved by Truma.
– Damage arising from foreign substances (e.g. oil or, plasticisers in the gas), chemical or electrochemical influences in the water, or cases when the unit has come into contact with unsuitable substances (e.g. chemical products, flammable substances or unsuitable cleaning agents)
– Damage caused by abnormal environmental or unsuitable operating conditions
– Damage caused by force majeure or natural disasters or any other influences not within Truma’s responsibility
– Damage resulting from improper transport
– End customer’s or third-party modifications of the device, including any replacement, supplementary or accessory parts, or installation of the same, especially concerning the exhaust gas system or the cowl. -
Making a warranty claim
The warranty must be claimed with an authorised service part-ner or at the Truma Service Centre. All the relevant addresses and phone numbers can be found at www.truma.com, in the “Service” section.
The Manufacturer’s address is:
Truma Gerätetechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Truma Servicezentrum
Wernher-von-Braun-Strasse 12
85640 Putzbrunn, Germany
To ensure a smooth procedure, we should be grateful if you could have the following details ready before contacting us:
– Detailed description of the defect
– Serial number of the unit
– Date of purchase
The authorised service partner or the Truma Service Centre will then specify the further procedure. To avoid transport damage, the affected unit must only be shipped upon prior arrangement with the authorised service partner or the Truma Service Centre.
If the warranty claim is recognised by the Manufacturer, then the transport expenses shall be borne by the same. If no warranty claim is applicable, the Consumer will be notified accordingly and any repair and transport expenses shall then be the Consumer’s liability.
We must ask you not to send in a unit without prior arrangement.
Should problems occur, please contact
the Truma Service Centre or one of our
authorised service partners (see www.truma.com).
In order to avoid delays, please have the unit
model and serial number ready (see type
plate).
Truma Gerätetechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Wernher-von-Braun-Straße 12
85640 Putzbrunn
Deutschland
Service
Telefon +49 (0)89 4617-2020
Telefax +49 (0)89 4617-2159
[email protected]
www.truma.com
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