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1 Which cooler fits? Decision aid Find your cooler system comparison FUnctionalitY requirements PerFormance Data operating costs compressor technology Absorption technology thermoelectrics guidebook cooler selection

2 2 Portable coolers contents criteria to consider WHen selecting the right cooler there s a wide and diverse range of coolers on offer for leisure and travel activities. to fi nd out which product fi ts you, your vehicle and your holiday plans you should ask yourself a few questions before you buy. Also, you should have some technical background knowledge. this is provided by our brochure, which will safely guide you to a good decision. if you want to put your decision into action right now, check the last pages for the complete range of Dometic and WAeco leisure coolers. Here are the questions you should ask yourself: 1. Which mobile cooling technologies are available? 2. Where is my travel destination? 3. What level of cooling performance do i expect? 4. Which energy source do i want to use? 5. What about energy consumption? 6. Does it bother me if the cooler makes noise? 7. What size should the cooler be? guidebook cooler selection

Cooling performance (or temperature range) For operation on 12 or 24 volts DC Cooling and heating

3 for camping and leisure 3 Here are the tags most commonly used for mobile cooling by Dometic. They will allow you to identify all the basic features of a cooling appliance at first glance. Cooling performance (or temperature range) For operation on 12 or 24 volts DC Cooling and heating powered by gas DC/AC option Suitable for solar operation For mains operation (230 volts AC) SILENT Absolutely silent

4 4 Portable coolers 1. Three cooling systems For mobile applications Dometic employs three different types of cooling technology to keep things fresh when travelling. Each one has its benefits and specific characteristics that make it ideal for certain uses. Here s a brief overview of how they work. 1. Absorption cooling Condenser Kondensator Evaporator Verdampfer A concentrated ammonia solution is heated in a boiler and expelled as vapour. The pressurised ammonia gas is then liquefied in a condenser. Supplied with hydrogen, it evaporates and in the process extracts heat from the storage container. The ammonia gas then enters the absorber where it is reabsorbed in a weak solution of ammonia. Finally, the saturated solution flows back to the boiler where the whole cycle starts again. Absorber Boiler Storage Vorratsbehälter container 2. Thermoelectric technology The thermoelectric principle was discovered by J. C. A. Peltier, which is why the temperature generating parts of thermoelectric systems are referred to as Peltier elements. Thermoelectrics are based on the fact that cold or heat energy (depending on the polarity) is generated when a DC current is conducted between different types of metal. The heating or cooling capacity is further enhanced by heat exchangers and air fans. Ideal for low and medium cooling volumes. N-type semiconductor Halbleiter N -TYPE Device zu kühlender to be Körper cooled (Evaporator) (Verdampfer) Heat Wärmeabgabe emission (Heat (Austauscher) exchange) + P-type semiconductor Halbleiter P -TYPE Heat Wärme 3. Compressor technology Condenser Kondensator Compressor units operate using a refrigerant that changes from liquid to gaseous state in the evaporator. The evaporation extracts heat from the interior of the cooling unit the temperature drops. The compressor draws in the refrigerant, compresses it and passes it on to the condenser. Here, the absorbed heat is released to the atmosphere. The refrigerant liquefies again and flows to the evaporator, where the cycle begins again. Liquid flüssig Dryer Trockner Kapillarrohr Capillary tube Gaseous gasförmig Vaporizer Verdampfer Compressor Kompressor Guidebook cooler selection

for camping and leisure 5 Any distinguishing features? Lots of them! Each of the three cooling technologies described maintains a strong position in the leisure market.

You should therefore carefully compare the systems before you make your decision. 1.

5 for camping and leisure 5 Any distinguishing features? Lots of them! Each of the three cooling technologies described maintains a strong position in the leisure market. Still, none of them can do everything. Whether you are best served with an absorption or compressor unit will depend on how and where you intend to use your cooling appliance. You should therefore carefully compare the systems before you make your decision. 1. Absorption coolers Gas-powered cooling independent of electricity 12 / 230 volts Silent operation Cooling performance depending on the ambient temperature 2. Thermoelectric coolers Our tip Actually, we bought the CoolFreeze CF 50 compressor cooler for our holiday travels, because it stays freezing cold even in soaring heat. Now we have discovered just how useful it is for barbecuing at home. Simply plug it into the mains and you have an excellent on-site fridge for meat and drinks. 12 / 24 / 230 Volt Independent of inclination Lightweight and low-cost Cooling performance depending on the ambient temperature 3. Compressor coolers Excellent cooling performance even at extreme ambient temperatures Refrigeration and deep-freezing 12 / 24 / volts Low power consumption suitable for solar operation Battery protection Quiet operation with little vibration Independent of inclination

6 6 Portable coolers 2. Where do you TraVel? temperature conditions at YoUr HoliDaY Destination if you love the Far north or like spending your holidays in germany or one of its neighbouring countries, you will challenge your cooling appliance less than if you prefer the sunny south. A fact to consider in this context is that the cooling performance of thermoelectric and absorption coolers depends on the ambient temperature. compressor boxes will always provide powerful cooling, regardless of the outside temperature, and they can even be used for deep-freezing. if you have daytime temperatures of 40 c and more, as is the case in spain, greece or croatia, thermoelectric appliances won t give satisfactory cooling results. you may be better off with an absorption cooler depending on where you place it. if you want to be on the safe side in hot regions, you are well advised to pick a compressor unit. Type of cooler Outside temperature interior temperature achieved 1. Absorption technology (combicool rc 1200 egp) 40 C 15 C Up to 25 c below ambient temperature 2. thermoelectric (tropicool tc 21Fl) Up to 30 c below ambient temperature 40 C 10 C thermoelectric / compressor technology (coolfun ck 40D hybrid) thermoelectric: Up to 20 c below ambient temperature 40 C 20 C compressor technology 40 C preset temperature Temperature range: +10 C to 15 C 3. compressor technology (coolfreeze cf 40) 40 C preset temperature Temperature range: +10 C to 18 C guidebook cooler selection

for camping and leisure 7 1 2 3 pick a cooler to match the ambient temperature.

absorption cooler, a lightweight thermoelectric unit or a compressor box with cooling

TWO COOLiNG SYSTEMS in ONE BOX ingenious technology for even more versatile use: the

7 for camping and leisure pick a cooler to match the ambient temperature. it is an important aspect to consider when you decide whether it has to be a highcapacity absorption cooler, a lightweight thermoelectric unit or a compressor box with cooling power independent of the ambient temperature. TWO COOLiNG SYSTEMS in ONE BOX ingenious technology for even more versatile use: the WAeco coolfun ck 40D hybrid incorporates a high-performance compressor as well as a thermoelectric unit. in compressor mode (230 volts) it provides refrigeration and deep-freezing up to 15 c, regardless of the temperature outside. the integrated thermoelectric system fi lls in when the cooler is used in the vehicle. connected to the 12-volt battery it cools food and drinks up to 20 c below the ambient temperature while driving. it is the ideal awning fridge and just as great for your home or garden party.

8 8 Portable coolers 3. WhaT level of cooling performance do you expect? a bit FresHness or the FUll PoWer Are you the day outing type who wants a cooler for fruit and beverage bottles? or do you travel for several weeks in your holiday and would like to have frozen food on board? if the former is true, an inexpensive thermoelectric box will do. the latter calls for a compressor cooler. Cooling technology Absorption technology Thermoelectric technology Compressor technology refrigeration depending on the ambient temperature ice cubes on the evaporator refrigeration depending on the ambient temperature refrigeration and deep-freezing from +10 c to 18 c Deep-freezing only with a compressor! guidebook cooler selection

for camping and leisure 9 4. Which energy source do you WanT To use? From battery PoWer to Gas operation Will it be enough for you to run your cooler only from the 12- or 24-volt vehicle battery?

9 for camping and leisure 9 4. Which energy source do you WanT To use? From battery PoWer to Gas operation Will it be enough for you to run your cooler only from the 12- or 24-volt vehicle battery? Do you want a mains option (230 volts) as well? or are you one of those camping enthusiasts who prefer cooking with gas? the Dometic WAeco range offers cooling appliances for all of these energy sources compressor units can even be run with solar power. When gas operation is a priority, there s only one choice for you: absorption cooling. Energy source Absorption technology 12 volts / 230 volts / gas Thermoelectric technology 12 volts / 24 volts / 230 volts Compressor technology 12 volts / 24 volts / volts MY Tip compressor coolers from WAeco are energy-saving and offer the benefi t of integrated battery protection. this puts you on the safe side when the unit is powered via the vehicle battery. solar operation is another asset. compressor coolers will also work with solar power something you should use if you frequently travel to the sunny south.

10 Portable coolers 5. WhaT about energy consumption? DealinG WitH limited energy resources in mobile applications electrical devices are mostly supplied from limited energy sources.

10 10 Portable coolers 5. WhaT about energy consumption? DealinG WitH limited energy resources in mobile applications electrical devices are mostly supplied from limited energy sources. that makes energy consumption is a crucial factor to consider. the table below tells you how to calculate the consumption of specifi c cooling appliances. it becomes obvious that longer periods of use (e.g. more than 2 days) call for the energy-effi cient compressor technology. the owners of an absorption unit have an alternative, though: gas operation. Cooling technology Formula Example Amperage Absorption technology combicool rc 1200 egp power input : voltage 85 watts : 12 Volt = 7 Ah / h, 168 Ah / day Thermoelectric technology coolfun cd 28 power input : voltage 48 watts : 12 Volt = 4 Ah / h, 96 Ah / day Compressor technology coolfreeze cf 40 current draw x average running time* (45 W : 12 V = approx A) 3,75 A x 22% * 22% average running time at 32 c ambient temperature and 5 c inside the unit 1 Ah / h, 24 Ah / day integrated battery protection prevents excessive discharging All WAeco compressor coolers feature a battery protection system that shuts the appliance off when the voltage drops. it can be set to the respective type of battery starter or leisure battery. Depending on the cooler model you have, the battery protection has two settings (high/low) or three (high/low/medium). For starter batteries you have to use the high setting, for leisure batteries the settings low or medium. the corresponding cut-off voltage is 11.8 volts (high), 11,4 volts (medium), or 10.1 volts (low). guidebook cooler selection

for camping and leisure 11 6. how much noise do you accept? DiFFerent noise emission levels the noise emission of a cooling appliance is less of an issue while driving.

if you want to place your cooler in the awning as most camping enthusiasts would you are best served with an absorption appliance, because this cooling technology is absolutely silent.

11 for camping and leisure how much noise do you accept? DiFFerent noise emission levels the noise emission of a cooling appliance is less of an issue while driving. things are different though when you are sharing the room with it at the campsite, or when you sleep next to it. if you want to place your cooler in the awning as most camping enthusiasts would you are best served with an absorption appliance, because this cooling technology is absolutely silent. you can just as well opt for a compressor unit if you don t bother that the compressor will occasionally turn on. Cooling technology Noise emission Absorption technology Absolutely silent SILENT Thermoelectric technology Compressor technology continuous fan noise occasional, quiet running noise of the compressor

12 12 Portable coolers 7. WhaT size should your cooler Be? models From extra-small to extra-large naturally, we can supply any size of cooler you want. you should bear in mind, though, that the larger the cooling compartment, the more energy will be consumed. Also, a jumbo-size cooler weighs more and is more diffi cult to stow than a 20-litre compact model. but then, a family of fi ve camping enthusiasts would not be served well with a compact solution 40 litres cooling capacity is the least they should have. to cut a long story short, the cooling appliance of your choice should fi t like a glove. it should be just the right size to match yourself, your plans, the number of travel mates, and, of course, the space available to store it. Cooling technology Absorption technology Thermoelectric technology Compressor technology Capacities available in the Dometic range litres 7 40 litres litres MY Tip take two that s what we do. For day outings and spontaneous picnics we bought the thermoelectric WAeco tropicool tc 21Fl. We stuff it with drinks and sandwiches in the morning and it s empty in the evening. i also take it when i m travelling for work. For holiday journeys we invested in a WAeco coolfreeze cf 50. the unit fi ts neatly into the storage compartment of our motorhome, and we also use it for occasional boat trips. the overriding factor for buying it was its incredible performance that is typical of a compressor cooler. the sun is burning like hell, and it still stays freezing cold. guidebook cooler selection

for camping and leisure 13 electronic accessories For

and compressor coolers Do you have a portable cooler

use it on a mains socket at home, in the hotel, or in

that will give you a much wider range of possibilities.

connection of thermoelectric 12-volt cooling appliances

13 for camping and leisure 13 electronic accessories For Portable coolers Mains connection for thermoelectric and compressor coolers Do you have a portable cooler with a 12-volt or 12/24-volt connection, or are you planning to buy one? then you will always have the option to run it from the mains too. With the matching WAeco coolpower mains adapter you can use it on a mains socket at home, in the hotel, or in your holiday home. that will give you a much wider range of possibilities. Coolpower EpS 817 mains adapter for hassle-free connection of thermoelectric 12-volt cooling appliances to the 230-volt mains. Coolpower EpS 100 mains adapter for hassle-free connection of 12- / 24-volt cooling appliances to the 230-volt mains. suitable for WAeco coolfreeze cdf coolers.

14 14 Portable coolers The full range Dometic CombiCool rc 2200 EGp Absorption cooler Dometic CombiCool rc 1200 EGp Absorption cooler Dometic CombiCool rc 1600 EGp Absorption cooler portable coolers ref. No (50 mbar) D, CH, A (30 mbar*) D, CH, A (30 mbar) DK, Fi, N, S (30 mbar) F, i, E, NL (28 37 mbar) uk (50 mbar) D, CH, A (30 mbar*) D, CH, A (30 mbar) DK, Fi, N, S (30 mbar) F, i, E, NL (28 37 mbar) uk Gross capacity (l, approx.) Connections Consumption 12 volts Dc (watts) 24 colts Dc (watts) 230 volts Ac (watts) gas (g/h) Temperature range cooling below ambient temperature ( c, approx.) 12 volts Dc / 230 Volt Ac lpg ,5 12 volts Dc / 230 Volt Ac lpg , (50 mbar) D, CH, A (30 mbar*) D, CH, A (30 mbar) DK, Fi, N, S (30 mbar) F, i, E, NL (28 37 mbar*) uk 12 volts Dc / 230 Volt Ac lpg ,5 max. 33 max. 25 max. 30 Heating ( C, approx.) Weight (kg, approx.) Test marks certifi ed to european gas Appliance Directive 90/396/eec certifi ed to european gas Appliance Directive 90/396/eec certifi ed to european gas Appliance Directive 90/396/eec * with hose, only permitted for use on a gas socket (coupling) guidebook cooler selection

for camping and leisure 15 TropiCool TC 07 thermoelectric cooler TropiCool TC 14FL thermoelectric cooler TropiCool TC 21FL thermoelectric cooler TropiCool TC 35FL thermoelectric cooler

12 / 24 volts Dc / 230 volts Ac 12 / 24 volts Dc / 230 Volt Ac 12 / 24 volts Dc / 230 volts Ac 12 volts Dc / 230 volts Ac 12 volts Dc / 230 volts Ac 36 40 46 50 64 46 50 64 46 50 64 47 50

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15 for camping and leisure 15 TropiCool TC 07 thermoelectric cooler TropiCool TC 14FL thermoelectric cooler TropiCool TC 21FL thermoelectric cooler TropiCool TC 35FL thermoelectric cooler CoolFun CD 28 thermoelectric cooler CoolFun MB 40 thermoelectric cooler TC-07uG-12 / 230 TC-14FL-AC TC-21FL-AC TC-35FL-AC volts Dc / 230 volts Ac 12 / 24 volts Dc / 230 volts Ac 12 / 24 volts Dc / 230 Volt Ac 12 / 24 volts Dc / 230 volts Ac 12 volts Dc / 230 volts Ac 12 volts Dc / 230 volts Ac max. 25 max. 30 max. 30 max. 30 max. 20 max to to to ,8 5,0 6,0 10,0 4,7 9,6 e-certifi ed (Automotive emc Directive) e-certifi ed (Automotive emc Directive) e-certifi ed (Automotive emc Directive) e-certifi ed (Automotive emc Directive) e-certifi ed (Automotive emc Directive) e-certifi ed (Automotive emc Directive) ,5/2L ,5/2L 340 1,5/2L 460 2L L Energy class Energy class Energy class Energy class Energy class

16 Portable coolers The full range CoolFreeze CF 35 compressor cooler CoolFreeze CF 40 compressor cooler CoolFreeze CF 50 compressor cooler portable coolers ref. No.

for fresh food (l) Connections Current consumption (Ah/h) at +20 c +32 c ambient temperature, both at +5 c interior temperature Temperature range cooling 31 4,5 12 / 24 volts Dc 100 240 volts Ac

16 16 Portable coolers The full range CoolFreeze CF 35 compressor cooler CoolFreeze CF 40 compressor cooler CoolFreeze CF 50 compressor cooler portable coolers ref. No. CF-035AC CF-040AC CF-050AC Gross capacity (l, approx.) incl. for fresh food (l) Connections Current consumption (Ah/h) at +20 c +32 c ambient temperature, both at +5 c interior temperature Temperature range cooling 31 4,5 12 / 24 volts Dc volts Ac 0,56 0, / 24 volts Dc volts Ac 0,68 0, / 24 volts Dc volts Ac 0,56 0, c to 18 c +10 c to 18 c +10 c to 18 c Weight (kg, approx.) Test marks Energy class Energy class Energy class guidebook cooler selection

volts Ac 0,65 1,19 106 13 12 / 24 volts Dc 100 240 volts Ac 0,76 1,35 +10 c to 18 c +10 c to 18 c +10 c to 18 c 21,6 31 33

17 for camping and leisure 17 CoolFreeze CF 60 compressor cooler CoolFreeze CF 80 compressor cooler CoolFreeze CF 110 compressor cooler CF-060AC CF-080AC CF-110AC / 24 volts Dc volts Ac 0,68 0, / 24 volts Dc volts Ac 0,65 1, / 24 volts Dc volts Ac 0,76 1, c to 18 c +10 c to 18 c +10 c to 18 c 21, Energy class Energy class Energy class

18 Portable coolers The full range CoolFreeze CDF 11 compressor cooler CoolFreeze CDF 18 compressor cooler CoolFreeze CDF 25 compressor cooler portable coolers ref. No.

18 18 Portable coolers The full range CoolFreeze CDF 11 compressor cooler CoolFreeze CDF 18 compressor cooler CoolFreeze CDF 25 compressor cooler portable coolers ref. No Gross capacity (l, approx.) incl. for fresh food (l) 10, Connections 12 / 24 volts Dc 12 / 24 volts Dc 12 / 24 volts Dc Current consumption (Ah/h) at +20 c +32 c ambient temperature, both at +5 c interior temperature Temperature range cooling 0,29 0,61 0,38 0,64 0,44 0, c to 18 c +10 C to 18 C +10 C to 18 C Weight (kg, approx.) 8,8 11,5 12,5 Test marks guidebook cooler selection

19 for camping and leisure 19 CoolFun CK 40D compressor cooler CoolFun CK 40D Hybrid thermoelectric / compressor cooler portable coolers in all sizes and confi gurations volts Ac 12 volts Dc (thermoelectric) 230 volts Ac (compressor) 3,9 +10 c to 15 c Dc: up to approx. 20 c below ambient temperature Ac: +10 c to 15 c Energy class Energy class

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