Dometic BR342 Explanation of symbols Please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and start-up, and store it in a safe place. If you pass on the device to another person, hand over this instruction manual along with it. Table of contents Explanation of symbols ................................
Dometic BR342 Safety and installation instructions Safety and installation instructions Please observe the prescribed safety instructions and stipulations from the vehicle manufacturer and service workshops. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases: Faulty assembly or connection ...
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Dometic BR342 Safety and installation instructions Note Please ask your vehicle manufacturer if a technical inspection is required after fitting an air conditioner and whether the height entered in the vehicle documents needs to be altered: – BR342: increased height 283 mm.
Dometic BR342 Target group for this instruction manual Target group for this instruction manual The instructions in this manual are intended for qualified personnel at workshops who are familiar with the guidelines and safety precautions to be applied. Required components No.
Do not operate the roof air conditioner if the ambient temperature is above 43 °C. Labels Labels are attached to the Dometic BR342 roof air conditioner. These labels provide the user and fitter with information on specifications of the device.
Dometic BR342 Installation Installation CAUTION! Beware of injury The roof air conditioner may only be installed by qualified personnel. The following information is intended for technicians who are familiar with the guidelines and safety precautions to be applied. Note on installation Read this installation manual completely before installing the roof air conditioner.
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Dometic BR342 Installation The vehicle manufacturer may have already provided points where the opening for the installation of the roof air conditioner can be made without any risk of weakening the construction or cutting power cables. If not, fitment of a roof H-frame may be required.
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Dometic BR342 Installation New opening ➤ Carefully mark and cut the required roof opening. ➤ Use the roof opening as a guide and cut the matching hole in the ceiling. 65mm...
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Dometic BR342 Installation The opening created must be framed to provide adequate support and prevent air from being drawn from the roof cavity. Framing stock 3/4″ (19mm) or more in thickness must be used. Remember to provide an entrance hole for power supplies, indoor temperature sensor (if applicable), thermostat communication cable, and furnace wires (if applicable) at the front of the opening.
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Dometic BR342 Installation Placing the unit on rooftop ➤ Remove unit from carton and discard the carton. CAUTION! Lifting hazard Use proper lifting technique and control when lifting product. The rooftop unit weighs approximately 35 kg. Follow occupational health of safety guide when lifting or moving the unit. Failure to obey this caution could result in injury.
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Dometic BR342 Installation Completing installation ➤ Check gasket alignment of the unit over the roof opening and adjust if necessary. Unit may be moved from below by slightly lifting. ➤ Remove air distribution box and mounting hardware from carton. ➤ All models in this manual will use a four (4) bolt pattern for installing the air distribution box kit.
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Dometic BR342 Installation ➤ Reach up into the return air opening and pull the unit electric cord and control cables down for later connection. ➤ Measure the ceiling thickness. ➤ Cut away the number of rows as indicated in table below.
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Dometic BR342 Installation ➤ Carefully install the duct divider in the roof opening 111.1mm from back of roof opening. Note The foil side faces rear of unit. NOTICE! Incorrect installation of the divider could cause compressor to short-cycle, resulting in supply circuit overload and reduced product performance.
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Dometic BR342 Installation ➤ Tighten all four (4) mounting bolts EVENLY to 4.5 to 5.5 Nm. NOTICE! Tighten mounting bolts to correct torque specifications. Overtightening could damage unit’s base pan or ceiling template. Not enough torque will allow an inadequate roof seal, and could cause a leak.
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Dometic BR342 Installation ➤ Make connections for the 240VAC positive (+), negative (-) and earth from the supply to the rooftop unit and ensure they are well insulated. ➤ Tuck any excess wire up out of the way Electrical shock hazard WARNING! ...
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Dometic BR342 Installation ➤ Install two (2) (supplied) sheet metal screws inside return air opening to secure air distribution box to ceiling template. ➤ Install eight (8) (supplied) wood screws inside the front, rear and side doors to secure air distribution box to ceiling.
Dometic BR342 Installation ➤ Install return air vent grille into the air distribution box. Slide return air grille tab into slot in air distribution box and rotate up and snap in place. ➤ The unit installation is now complete and is ready for operation. The power supply to the unit may now be turned on.
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Dometic BR342 Operating instructions Operation and mode description ➤ Press to switch on the machine. The previous operating mode that was selected by the remote control is automatically used. ➤ Press MODE to select mode Mode Description In this mode the A/C will run automatically and the running mode will be selected automatically by the difference temperature between the set point and the ambient temperature.
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Dometic BR342 Operating instructions Note The timer ON and OFF function can only operate when the hand held remote is in range and able to communicate with the air conditioner at the set time. Remote range may vary depending on the installation environment..
Dometic BR342 Troubleshooting & maintenance Troubleshooting & Maintenance Maintenance Air Filter Periodically (a minimum of every 2 weeks of operation) remove the return air filter located behind the return air grille and wash it with soap and warm water, let dry and then reinstall.
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Dometic BR342 Troubleshooting & maintenance Functional descriptions The below table describes some of the functions of the unit. Function Description When heat mode is selected, the internal fan will not start until the air within the air Cold air prevention function conditioner is heated.
Dometic BR342 Disposal Disposal Regulations for environmental safety and correct disposal All organisations must apply a set of procedures to identify, evaluate and control the influence that their activities (manufacturing, products, services, etc.) have on the environment. The procedures to be followed to identify significant environmental impact must take the following factors into account: ...
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Dometic BR342 Disposal Any person who handles or works on equipment containing refrigerant in Australia must have an appropriate refrigerant handling license. This includes: decanting the refrigerant manufacturing, installing, commissioning, servicing or maintaining equipment regardless of whether it is charged with refrigerant or not ...
Dometic BR342 Technical data Technical data Dometic BR342 Item no.: BR36H70CR Compressor rated capacity: 3600 W Cooling capacity based on ISO 5151: 3000 W Heating capacity based on ISO 5151: 2900 W Rated input voltage: 230 V~/ 50 Hz Power consumption in cooling mode: 6.3 A...
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Dometic BR342 Technical data Wiring diagram...
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