DOMETIC MPS 50 Cool Power Instruction Manual

DOMETIC MPS 50 Cool Power

Specifications

• Product Name: ENERGY & LIGHTING COOLPOWER MPS 50
• Input Voltage: 12/24V
• Fuse: Glass fuse (250 V, 12 A, slow-blow)
• Output Terminals: Compressor output terminals
• Input Terminals: Battery input terminals
• Main Cable: Included

Product Usage Instructions

Mounting the Mains Rectifier

If you wish to mount the mains rectifier in a fixed position, please follow these steps:

1. Secure the hands rectifier with screws through the fastening holes at the front and the back of the device.

Using the Mains Rectifier

WARNING: Do not reverse the polarity. If the poles are reversed, the device may overheat and be damaged.

NOTICE: Replace defective fuses with new ones of the same rating (12 A slow-blow).

To avoid drops in voltage and therefore performance, keep the cable route as short as possible and only disconnect it when necessary.

Maintaining and Cleaning the Mains Rectifier

When maintaining and cleaning the mains rectifier, follow these precautions:

• Fit wire sleeves to the ends of wires which you wish to connect to the mains rectifier.
• WARNING: Electrocution hazard. Always disconnect the mains plug before you clean and service the device.

FAQs

Q: What should I do if the device overheats?

A: If you notice the device overheating, immediately disconnect it from the power source and allow it to cool down before further use.

Q: Can I use the mains rectifier with a different input voltage?

A: No, the mains rectifier is designed for use with 12/24 V input voltage only. Using a different voltage may damage the device.

MPS50

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Please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and first use, and store it in a safe place. If you pass on the product to another person, hand over this instruction manual along with it.

Explanation of symbols

• DANGER!
  Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

• WARNING!
  Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

• CAUTION!
  Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

• NOTICE!
  Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.

General safety instructions

The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:

• Faulty assembly or connection
• Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and incorrect connection voltage
• Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual

Note the following basic safety information when using electrical devices to protect against:

• Electric shock
• Fire hazards
• Injury

General safety

DANGER!

In the event of fire, use a fire extinguisher which is suitable for electrical devices.

WARNING!

• Only use the device as intended.

• Ensure that the red and black terminals never come into contact.

• Disconnect the device from the mains:

  • Before cleaning and maintenance
  • After use
  • Before changing a fuse

• If you disassemble the device:

  • Detach all connections
  • Make sure that no voltage is present at any of the inputs and outputs

• The device may not be used if the device itself or the connection cable are visibly damaged.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufac-turer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• This device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Inadequate repairs may cause serious hazards.

• This device can be used by children aged 8 years or over, as well as by persons with diminished physical, sensory or mental capacities or a lack of experience and/or knowledge, providing they are supervised or have been taught how to use the device safely and are aware of the resulting risks.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
  Electrical devices are not toys.

• Always keep and use the appliance out of the reach of children.

• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.

NOTICE!

• Before start-up, check that the voltage specification on the type plate is the same as that of the power supply.
• Ensure that other objects cannot cause a short circuit at the contacts of the device.
• Never pull the plug out of the socket by the connection cable.
• Store the device in a dry and cool place.

Safety when installing the device

DANGER!
Never mount the device anywhere where there is a risk of gas or dust explosion.

CAUTION!
Ensure that the device is standing firmly.
The device must be set up and fastened in such a way that it cannot tip over or fall down.

NOTICE!

• Do not expose the device to a heat source (such as direct sunlight or heating). Avoid additional heating of the device in this way.
• Set up the device in a dry location where it is protected against splashing water.

Safety when connecting the device electronically

DANGER! Danger of electrocution

For installation on boats:
If electrical devices are incorrectly installed on boats, corrosion damage might occur. Have the device installed by a specialist (marine) electrician.
If you are working on electrical systems, ensure that there is somebody close at hand who can help you in emergencies.

WARNING!

• Always use sockets that are grounded and secured by residual current circuit breakers.
• Make sure that the lead has a sufficient cross-section.
• Lay the cables so that they cannot be damaged by the doors or the bonnet.
  Crushed cables can lead to serious injury.

CAUTION!
Lay the cables so that they cannot be tripped over or damaged.

NOTICE!

• Use ductwork or cable ducts if it is necessary to lay cables through metal panels or other panels with sharp edges.
• Do not lay the 230 V mains cable and the 12 V DC cable in the same duct.
• Do not lay the cable so that it is loose or heavily kinked.
• Fasten the cables securely.
• Do not pull on the cables.

Operating the device safely

DANGER! Danger of electrocution

• Do not touch exposed cables with your bare hands. This applies espe-cially when operating the device from the AC mains.
• To be able to disconnect the device quickly from the mains, the socket must be close to the device and be easily accessible.

WARNING!

• Only use the device in closed, well-ventilated rooms.
• Do not operate the device in systems with lead acid batteries. These batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas that can be ignited by sparks on electrical connections.

CAUTION!

• Do not operate the device
  • In salty, wet or damp environments
  • In the vicinity of corrosive fumes
  • In the vicinity of combustible materials
  • In areas where there is a danger of explosions.
• Before starting the device, ensure that the power supply line and the plug are dry.
• Always disconnect the power supply when working on the device.
• Please observe that parts of the device may still conduct voltage even if the fuse has blown.
• Do not disconnect any cables when the device is still in use.

NOTICE!

• Make sure the air inlets and outlets of the device are not covered.
• Ensure good ventilation.

Scope of delivery

• Mains rectifier
• Operating manual

Proper use

The MPS50 mains rectifier is for operating coolers and refrigerators with BDF50 compressors at 110 – 240 Vw.

Technical description

The mains rectifier can operate all coolers and refrigerators with BDF50 compressors at 110 – 240 Vw. With a 110 – 240 Vw mains connection, the rectifier automatically switches from battery to mains operation.
When disconnected from the 110 – 240 Vw mains supply, the rectifier automatically switches back to battery operation. Mains operation via the rectifier always takes priority over battery operation.

Control elements

Item in fig.1, page 3

Explanation

1. 12/24 V socket
2. Glass fuse (250 V, 12 A, slow-blow)
3. Fastening holes
4. Compressor output terminals
5. Battery input terminals
6. Mains cable

Mounting the mains rectifier

If you wish to mount the mains rectifier in a fixed position, please observe the following mounting instructions:

• Do not mount the device
  • In wet or damp environments
  • In the vicinity of combustible materials
  • In areas where there is a danger of explosions
• The place of installation must be well-ventilated. A ventilation system which is at least equivalent to the air openings in the device must be present for installations in closed housings.
• The air intake on the underside or the air outlet on the back of the device must remain clear.
• The installation surface must be level and sufficiently sturdy.
  Secure the mains rectifier with screws through the fastening holes at the front and the back of the device (fig. 1 3, page 3).

Using the mains rectifier

• WARNING!
  Do not reverse the polarity. If the poles are reversed device may overheat and be damaged.

• NOTICE!
  Replace defective fuses with new ones of the same rating (12 A slow-blow).

  • WARNING!
    Ensure that the battery’s positive supply line is secured with a fuse (fig. 2 1, page 3) of the following value:

  * at 12Vg: 15 A
  * at 24Vg: 7.5 A  

The fuse must be installed as close to the battery as possible.

• To avoid drops in voltage and therefore performance, keep the cable route as short as possible and only disconnect it when necessary.

• The cables between mains rectifier and compressor must not exceed 1.5 m and must have a cross section of at least 2.5 mm².

• Fit wire sleeves to the ends of wires which you wish to connect to the mains rectifier.

• Connect the battery using the B+ and B– terminals on the front plate (fig. 3 , page 3).

• Connect the BDF50 compressor

  • using the C+ and C– terminals (fig. 4 1, page 3) or
  • using the socket on the front plate (fig. 4 2, page 3).|

Maintaining and cleaning the mains rectifier

WARNING! Electrocution hazard
Always disconnect the mains plug before you clean and service the device.

NOTICE! Damage hazard
Never clean the device under running water or in dishwater.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning as these can damage the device.

Occasionally clean the device with a damp cloth.

Guarantee

The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please contact the manufacturer’s branch in your country (see dometic.com/dealer) or your retailer.
For repair and warranty processing, please include the following documents when you send in the device:

• A copy of the receipt with the purchasing date
• A reason for the claim or description of the fault

Disposal

Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever possible.

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 accordance with the applicable disposal regulations.

Technical data

CoolPower MPS50

Battery operation

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References

• Outdoor Adventure Starts Here | This Way Out | Dometic USA
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• Contact Us | Support for You | Dometic USA
• Find a Dealer | Dometic USA

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