TEC 29 - Generator DOMETIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TEC 29 DOMETIC

Remote switch (not included) Switch 1 (not included)

2 Safety and installation instructions Please observe the prescribed safety instructions and stipulations from the vehicle manufacturer and service workshops. Note the following basic safety information when using electrical devices to protect against:

2.1 Using the device

• Installing and repairing the device may only be carried out by qualified personnel who are familiar with the risks involved and the relevant reg- ulations. Inadequate repairs may cause serious hazards. For repair ser- vice, please contact the service centre in your country (addresses on the back page).

• Electrical devices are not toys Keep electrical devices out of reach of children or infirm persons. Do not allow them to use electrical devices without supervision.

• People (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capac- ities prevent them from using this device safely may not be allowed to operate it without the supervision of a responsible adult.

• Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which is a highly toxic, odourless and colourless gas. Do not inhale any exhaust fumes. Do not leave the generator motor running in a closed garage or in a room without windows. 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. NOTE Supplementary information for operating the product. DometicTEC29EV_INM_4445103093_EMEA16_20xx-xx-xx.book Seite 18 Mittwoch, 17. Februar 2021 1:46 13EN TEC29 EV Target group for this manual

• Fire hazards Do not install the generator in a box or room without any openings, but in well-ventilated spaces instead.

• Only operate the generator if you are certain that the housing and the cables are undamaged.

• Install the generator on a stable surface.

• Do not tilt the generator more than 20° from the vertical position.

• Only use the device as intended.

• The generator is not suitable for use in water vessels.

• Do not make any alterations or conversions to the device.

• If a welding operation has be to done on the vehicle disconnect all generator cables, otherwise the electronics may be damaged.

• The electrical power supply may only be connected by a qualified electrician (e.g. according to VDE 0100, Part 721 in Germany).

• Attach and lay the cables so that they cannot be tripped over or dam- aged.

• Use cable ducts to lay cables through walls with sharp edges.

• Do not lay loose or bent cables next to electrically conductive materi- als (metal).

• Do not pull on the cables. 3 Target group for this 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. DometicTEC29EV_INM_4445103093_EMEA16_20xx-xx-xx.book Seite 19 Mittwoch, 17. Februar 2021 1:46 13EN Scope of delivery TEC29 EV

4Scope of delivery 5Accessories Available as accessories (not included in the scope of delivery): No. in fig. 1, page 3 Number Description 1 1 Generator 2 1 Remote control 3 1 Silencer 4 1 Exhaust pipe, 2 m 5 1 set Mounting brackets for silencer 6 1 set Retaining brackets for external installation 7 2 Holders for internal installation 8 4 Spacers 9 1 Extension cable for remote control, 5 m 10 1 Hose clamp 11 1 Fuel filter 12 1 AG 128, seal 13 1 AG 102, changeover relay for making priority circuits 14 1 Cut off template Part designation Ref. number AG 101, tank 15 l, plastic 9102900009 AG 100, tank 20 l, stainless steel 9102900011 AG 117, tank 15 l, plastic, with brackets and integrated mouth and cap 9102900010 AG 150, pipe set for AG 100 / AG 101 9102900003 AG 125, flexible metal pipe for extending exhaust pipe, 5 m 9102900138 AG 113, change over switch for parallel connection 9102900015 Parallel cable 9102900296 DometicTEC29EV_INM_4445103093_EMEA16_20xx-xx-xx.book Seite 20 Mittwoch, 17. Februar 2021 1:46 13EN TEC29 EV Intended use

6 Intended use The TEC29 EV (reference no. 9102900299) generator is designed for use in motor homes, camper vans and vehicles for commercial use. The generator is not suitable for installation in water vessels. The generator produces a pure sine wave voltage of 230 V/50 Hz which can be con- nected to the consumer with a total continuous load of 2600 W. The power quality is also suitable for sensitive consumers (such as PCs). Before installation the genset has to be stored in the original box in a clean ambiance with low humidity and an ambient temperature from –20 °C to + 55 °C. The generator can charge a 12 V battery. This product is only suitable for the intended purpose and application in accordance with these instructions. This manual provides information that is necessary for proper installation and/or operation of the product. Poor installation and/or improper operating or mainte- nance will result in unsatisfactory performance and a possible failure. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any injury or damage to the product resulting from:

• Incorrect assembly or connection, including excess voltage

• Incorrect maintenance or use of spare parts other than original spare parts provided by the manufacturer

• Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer

• Use for purposes other than those described in this manual Dometic reserves the right to change product appearance and product specifications. 7Labels Labels are attached to the generator. These labels provides the user and fitter with information on the device specifications. DometicTEC29EV_INM_4445103093_EMEA16_20xx-xx-xx.book Seite 21 Mittwoch, 17. Februar 2021 1:46 13EN Technical description TEC29 EV

Explanation of pictograms (fig. l, page 15): 8 Technical description Installing the generator must be configured according to one of the following options:

• Automatic mode switch, see chapter “Configuring the automatic mode” on page 30.

• Priority circuit which prioritises the 230 V external voltage over the voltage pro- duced by the generator, see chapter “Creating a priority circuit” on page 31. No. in fig. l, page 15 Description 1 Warning 2 Read and understand operators manual before using 3 Danger – Electric shock risk 4 Caution – Carbon monoxide – Area requires proper ventilation 5 Danger – Highly flammable 6 Caution – Moving parts can crush and cut – Keep hands clear 7 No naked flames 8 No smoking 9 Caution – Hot surface – Follow safety instructions on the right side of the generator 10 Noise label – Value of the guaranteed sound power level 11 Part number code 12 Serial number 13 Manufacturer and address 14 CE and UK mark 15 Dry mass 16 Year of production 17 Generator model DometicTEC29EV_INM_4445103093_EMEA16_20xx-xx-xx.book Seite 22 Mittwoch, 17. Februar 2021 1:46 13EN TEC29 EV Installation

9.1 Note on installation

Read the installation manual carefully before you install the generator. When installing the generator, note the following:

Note on installation location

• Make sure that no combustible objects are stored or installed near the air outlet or the ventilation slots. A distance of at least 50 cm should be kept.

• For a correct ventilation keep a distance of at least 30 cm from the generator's air outlet.

• For safety reasons, note the location of existing wiring harnesses, wires and other components within the installation area, in particular those which are not visible, when installing the generator (when drilling or screwing etc.). You can secure the generator with the holders supplied in two ways. CAUTION! Beware of injury The generator may only be installed by qualified personnel from a spe- cialist company. The following information is intended for technicians who are familiar with the guidelines and safety precautions to be applied. DANGER! Danger of electrocution Disconnect all power supplies when working on the generator. CAUTION! Beware of injury

• Improper installation of the generator can result in irreparable dam- age to the device and put the safety of the user at risk.

9.3 External installation

• To find a position where is possible to install the generator, take into consider- ation: – Distance from ground – Considering the drilling needed – Far enough from vehicle exhaust – Easy serviceability access

• Mind the center of gravity (fig. 2, page 3) and the lifting points (fig. 3, page 4) indicated.

• Use the tools shown to install the generator (fig. 4 , page 4).

• To ensure the generator is attached securely, use the retaining bracket (fig. 5, page 5) supplied. Remove the generator from its chassis ➤ Remove the front access (fig. 6 1, page 5). ➤ Remove the two fixing lateral screws (fig. 6 3, page 5). ➤ Slide out the generator (fig. 6 2, page 5). Install the enclosure on vehicle ➤ Drill the vehicle floor on the chosen position using the cut off template 8 mm diameter. ➤ Fix the enclosure with a 8 mm bolt system with washers provided. ➤ Slide in the generator on the chassis and fix it with the two lateral screws (fig. 6 3, page 5).

9.4 Internal installation

• For internal installation, you need to prepare a sealed compartment against the vehicle interior which can also be insulated against sound (fig. 7, page 6).

• Leave a space of at least 20 mm between the generator hood and surrounding parts so that sufficient space remains for cooling air to pass through. Remove the generator from its chassis ➤ Remove the front access (fig. 6 1, page 5). ➤ Remove the two fixing lateral screws (fig. 6 3, page 5). ➤ Slide out the generator (fig. 6 2, page 5). DometicTEC29EV_INM_4445103093_EMEA16_20xx-xx-xx.book Seite 24 Mittwoch, 17. Februar 2021 1:46 13EN TEC29 EV Installation

Install the chassis on vehicle ➤ Drill the vehicle floor on the choosed position using the cut off template 8 mm diameter (fig. 6 5, page 5). ➤ Use the indication of the cut off template to make the openings for the exhaust and air outlet. ➤ Fit the seal provided all around the exhaust and air outlet, between the floor of the vehicle and the generator. ➤ Fix the chassis to the floor of the vehicle using four 8 mm nuts (fig. 6 4, page 5). ➤ Slide in the generator on the chassis and fix it with the two lateral screws (fig. 6 3, page 5).

9.5 Securing the silencer

Observe the following instructions when installing the exhaust pipe:

• Do not create any sharp bends which will inhibit the flow of exhaust fumes.

• Align the manifold (fig. 8 1, page 6) along the housing to ensure greater damp- ing of vibration.

• Use the exhaust pipe extension to extent the exhaust pipe (fig. 8 2, page 6) (see chapter “Accessories” on page 20). Secure the extension to the vehicle floor (fig. 8 3, page 6). ➤ Secure the silencer (fig. 8 4, page 6) as in one of the alternatives shown in fig. 9, page 6 to fig. c, page 8.

9.6 Installing the tank and fuel supply line

Please observe the following instructions for the installation location:

• The tank bottom must be positioned at a maximum of 0.3 m below the bottom of the generator.

• The top of the tank must not be higher than the top of the generator. ➤ Lay the fuel line as straight as possible. NOTE The additional tank has to be installed far from hot surfaces and has to be installed to avoid any fuel leakage. DometicTEC29EV_INM_4445103093_EMEA16_20xx-xx-xx.book Seite 25 Mittwoch, 17. Februar 2021 1:46 13EN Connecting the electrical power to the generator TEC29 EV

➤ Secure the tank, see fig. d, page 8 and chapter “Connecting the float” on page 31.

9.7 Mounting the remote control

Please observe the following instructions for the installation location:

• Observe the length of the extension cable from the remote control to the gener- ator. ➤ Drill the holes as shown in fig. d, page 8. ➤ Insert the plug into the remote control. ➤ Screw on the remote control. 10 Connecting the electrical power to the generator

10.1 Important notes on the electrical connection

• Only a qualified electrician should connect the generator to the electrical power.

• Check that the voltage specification on the type plate is the same as that of the power supply.

• Any electric connection has to be made with flexible wiring.

• Do not lay the 230 Vw mains cable and the 12 Vg cable together in the same cable duct.

• Do not lay cables which are loose or bent next to electrically conductive material (metal).

• Connect the generator to a power circuit which can supply the necessary current (see chapter “Technical data” on page 33). DANGER! Danger of electrocution Make sure there is no voltage at electrically operated components before carrying out work on them! NOTE Observe the applicable guidelines in the country of the consumer. DometicTEC29EV_INM_4445103093_EMEA16_20xx-xx-xx.book Seite 26 Mittwoch, 17. Februar 2021 1:46 13EN TEC29 EV Connecting the electrical power to the generator

• Select the cross-section of the cable as follows: – 230 V: 2.5 mm² – 12V battery charger: 2.5mm² – Battery connection (length < 6 m): 10 mm² – Battery connection (length > 6 m): 16 mm²

• Install a manual main switch which can disconnect all the consumers from the generator with the exception of the battery.

10.3 Connecting 230 V

➤ Guide the 230 V connection cable through the cable passage in the housing and connect it to the 230 V terminals (fig. g 7, page 11). ➤ Connect the earth cable to the earth connection (fig. g 6, page 11).

10.4 Connecting the battery charger

➤ Connect the positive terminal of the battery with the 12 V connection of the bat- tery charger using a cable with a cross-section of 2.5 mm² (fig. g 5, page 11). ➤ If the battery to be charged is not also the starter battery, connect the negative terminal of the battery to be charged to the generator’s earth cable (fig. h 1, page 11).

10.5 Connecting the starter battery

➤ Connect the positive terminal of the battery to the positive battery terminal con- nection using a cable with a cross-section of 10 mm² for a length of < 6 m or 16 mm² for a length of > 6 m (fig. g 8, page 11). ➤ Fit a 100 A fuse in the positive cable near the positive terminal of the starter bat- tery to protect the generator’s electrical system. NOTICE!

• Connect a relay or a switch to the vehicle’s electrical system so that the generator is not damaged when the external mains is connected.

• Ensure that the electrical system is set up as follows: –TN network: The neutral conductor must be linked to the PE conductor on the terminal via a jumper with a minimum diameter of 2.5 mm². To protect against automatic shutdown, make sure that a safety switch (FI switch, 30 mA) and an in all-pole overcurrent protec- tion (e.g. circuit breaker, 13 A) are installed. –IT network: Ensure that an insulation monitor and an in all-pole overcurrent protection (e.g. circuit breaker, 13 A) are installed.

➤ Connect the negative terminal of the battery using a cable with a suitable cross- section (see above) as follows: – to the earth connection on the generator (fig. h 1, page 11) or – via the inserts at the side of the generator (fig. h 2, page 11) ➤ Connect the earth connection on the generator to the vehicle chassis. Remove any paint or rust from the chassis if necessary to ensure good contact. ➤ Protect the connections by applying lubrication.

In automatic mode, the generator switches on automatically and charges the battery if the voltage of the connected battery is too low. The generator switches off automatically once the battery has been fully charged. The circuit diagram for the automatic mode can be found in fig. i, page 12. ➤ Connect the black wire to terminal 6 of the 6-pin plug on the extension cable. ➤ Connect the black wire to switch 1 (not included in the scope of delivery). ➤ Lead the black wire from switch 1 to the ground through a connection managed by the ignition key. NOTE

• You can only use automatic mode: – if the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is switched off

• To shorten charging times, an additional charging unit with at least 20 A can be installed between the generator and disconnector switch, especially if batteries with a capacity of more than 60 Ah are used.

• Make sure that one of the two instructions stickers provided is clearly visible affixed next to the external control panel.

10.7 Creating a priority circuit

You can create a priority circuit using the AG 102 changeover relay whereby the external voltage supply has priority over the generator, see circuit diagram (fig. j, page 13): ➤ Mount the AG 102 changeover relay in a suitable position. ➤ Disconnect the cable which links the mains input with the circuit breaker in the electrical distribution system of the vehicle so that the connections can be made as shown in the circuit diagram. ➤ Use a flat plug for connecting the cable to the switch. ➤ Connect A with plug-in sleeve 4 and B with plug-in sleeve 6. ➤ Connect the cable from the 230 V connection terminal of the generator to plug- in sleeve 1 and plug-in sleeve 3.

10.8 Connecting the remote control

➤ Connect the remote control to the connection box of the generator using the extension cable provided on the plug for the remote control (fig. g 3, page 11).

10.9 Connecting the float

➤ Connect the float from the tank to the float connection (fig. g 4, page 11).

10.10 Connecting two genarators in parallel

When connecting the generators, note the following:

• To start one generator at a time the starter battery capacity has to be according to the generator manual (minimum capacity: 60 Ah). To start both generators at the same time you have to double the battery capacity.

• The cross section of the battery connection cable for each generator has to be at least: – 10 mm² if the total length is less than 6 m – 16 mm² if the total length is more than 6 m

Proceed as follows (fig. k, page 14): ➤ Connect each generator to a junction box (1; not included in the scope of delivery). The minimum cross section for each generator output cable is 2.5 mm². ➤ Create a single output for the load (2) inside the junction box (1). The minimum cross section for the parallel output cable is 6 mm². ➤ Connect the battery‘s negative pole to ground. ➤ Connect the output ground cable to ground. ➤ Connect the change over switch AG 113 (available as accessory) between the junction box and the load. ➤ To properly run the generators in parallel connect the inverters (4) of each genarator using the parallel cable (3; available as accessory). 11 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. NOTE

• The maximum distance between each generator to the junction box is 15 m.