Dometic RV-C, 3316945.000 Installation guide
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Dometic RV-C, 3316945.000 is a climate control module that provides advanced temperature management for your RV. With its ability to connect to multiple air conditioner units and roof fans, you can create a comfortable environment in every corner of your vehicle. The RV-C is compatible with any CT thermostat-compatible air conditioner control, making it easy to integrate with your existing system.
One of the standout features of the RV-C is its remote temperature sensor. This allows you to place the sensor in the area you want to monitor, ensuring precise temperature control. Whether you're looking to keep the bedroom cool at night or maintain a comfortable temperature in the living area, the RV-C has you covered.
Dometic RV-C, 3316945.000 is a climate control module that provides advanced temperature management for your RV. With its ability to connect to multiple air conditioner units and roof fans, you can create a comfortable environment in every corner of your vehicle. The RV-C is compatible with any CT thermostat-compatible air conditioner control, making it easy to integrate with your existing system.
One of the standout features of the RV-C is its remote temperature sensor. This allows you to place the sensor in the area you want to monitor, ensuring precise temperature control. Whether you're looking to keep the bedroom cool at night or maintain a comfortable temperature in the living area, the RV-C has you covered.
CLIMATE CONTROL
CONTROL MODULE
3316945.000
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RV-C Gateway
Installation
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NORTH AMERICAN ADDRESS INFORMATION
USA & CANADA
Service Oce
Dometic Corporation
1120 North Main Street
Elkhart, IN 46514
Service Center & Dealer Locations
Visit: www.dometic.com
Revision A
Form No. 3316990.000 3/18 | ©2018 Dometic Corporation
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Read these instructions carefully.
CONTENTS
1 Explanation of symbols and safety instructions ............................................3
2 General information .................................................................4
3 Intended use .......................................................................5
4 Specifications ......................................................................5
5 Prepare for installation ...............................................................5
6 Installation .........................................................................8
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1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual has safety information and instructions to help you eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and
injuries. Dometic Corporation accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:
• Faulty assembly or connection.
• Damage to the product resulting from mechanical inuences and excess voltage.
• Alterations to the product without expressed permission from the manufacturer.
• Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual.
1.1 Recognize Safety Information
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
1.2 Understand Signal Words
A signal word will identify safety messages and property damage messages, and will indicate the degree or
level of hazard seriousness.
indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
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indicates additional information that is not related to physical injury.
1.3 Supplemental Directives
Read and follow all safety information and instructions to avoid possible injury or death.
Read and understand these instructions before installation of this product.
Incorrect installation of this product can lead to serious injury.
The installation must comply with all applicable local or national codes, including the latest edition
of the following standards:
U.S.A.
• ANSI/NFPA70, National Electrical Code (NEC)
• ANSI/NFPA 1192, Recreational Vehicles Code
Canada
• CSA C22.1, Parts l & ll, Canadian Electrical Code
• CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicles
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1.4 FCC and IC regulations
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type
and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio
interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically
radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
1.5 General Safety Messages
Failure to obey the following warnings could result in death or serious injury:
• This product must be installed by a qualied service technician.
• Do not modify the product beyond the scope of these instructions. Modication can be extremely
hazardous.
• Do not add any devices or accessories to this product except those specically authorized in writing by
Dometic Corporation.
• Air conditioners are normally located on the roof of an RV. It is inherently dangerous to climb onto the
roof of an RV to perform maintenance on an air conditioning unit. Falling from the roof of an RV, or while
climbing onto the roof, can cause serious injury or death. Air conditioner maintenance/repairs are best
performed by a qualied, certied RV technician.
Disconnect the negative (-) 12 VDC terminal from the supply battery. Failure to obey this
notice could result in damage to the unit.
2 GENERAL INFORMATION
Included Parts
12VDC 3-pin Connector Pigtail
Mounting Hardware
Remote Temperature Sensor
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Recommended Tools
#2 Phillips Screwdriver
Wire Crimpers
Wire Strippers
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Read before proceeding:
• The remote temperature sensor is installed according to the specications of each model of recreational
vehicle (RV). The wire is routed to the Gateway through the air return with the rest of the wiring. Refer to
"6.1 Wiring the RV-C Gateway" on page 8.
• One RV-C Gateway may be installed for each air conditioner unit: up to four per RV.
• If the RV-C Gateway is intended for installation in the air return, consult a Dometic Applications Engineer for
specic instructions.
3 INTENDED USE
The RV-C Gateway is designed and intended for use only in the RV for which it is supplied. Use the
instructions to ensure correct installation of the RV-C Gateway. Dometic Corporation reserves the right to
modify appearances and specications without notice.
4 SPECIFICATIONS
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1-3/8"
(Front) (Bottom)
2-1/4"
6-1/4"
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The RV-C Gateway is compatible with any CT thermostat-compatible air conditioner control, except
models equipped with a heat strip. To be used with Fantastic Vent models with wall controlled fan.
5 PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. Disconnect 120 VAC power from the RV. Failure to obey this
warning could result in death, or serious injury.
Disconnect the negative (-) 12 VDC terminal from the supply battery. Failure to obey this
notice could result in damage to the unit.
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5.1 Accessing the control wiring
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Screw
Shroud
➤Remove the air conditioner shroud by removing the screws securing it in place.
Blizzard NXT
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Foam
Cover
Brisk II
4
Foam
Cover
Penguin II
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Foam
Cover
➤Remove the foam cover to expose the evaporator coil and control board wiring.
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Blizzard NXT
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Wiring
Harness
Brisk II
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Wiring Harness
Penguin II
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Wiring
Harness
➤Locate the four-wire harness connected to the air conditioner unit control box.
➤Identify the (+) 12 VDC to the thermostat, (-) 12 VDC from the supply, and COM wires. Refer to
"6.1 Wiring the RV-C Gateway" on page 8.
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Air conditioner units with built-in control boxes will not have an additional control box. The four-wire
harness is located inside the sheathing coming from the main control box.
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6 INSTALLATION
6.1 Wiring the RV-C Gateway
Standard installation
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From RV
+
12 V From RV
CC RV-C Gateway
4-PIN Connector
RV-C 2 (optional)
To Temp Sensor
To Roof Fan
+12 V To T-stat
COM (orange)
RV-C 1
3-PIN
4-PIN
4-PIN
RJ-11
2-PIN
–
Single-Zone
AC Control Board
- 12 V From
Supply (GND)
Fan-only installation
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From RV
+
12 V From RV
CC RV-C Gateway
RV-C 2 (optional)
To Temp Sensor
To Roof Fan
RV-C 1
3-PIN
NC
3 A Fuse
4-PIN
4-PIN
RJ-11
2-PIN
–
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Wiring
Foam
Cover
Foam
Cover
Foam
Cover
WiringWiring
➤Cut the (+) 12 VDC to the thermostat, (-) 12 VDC from the supply, and COM wires; route them through the
hole in the foam cover to the RV-C Gateway mounting location.
➤Route the remote temperature sensor wire, roof fan wire, and RV-C cables through the hole in the foam
cover to the RV-C Gateway mounting location.
➤Re-install the foam cover.
➤Using the appropriate crimp connectors, connect the leads from the three-pin pigtail to the air conditioner
control wires.
Connection Wire Description (Gateway) Wire Description (A/C control board)
1 Red Label: (+) 12 VDC to the thermostat
2 Green Color: Orange
3 Black Label: (-) 12 VDC from supply to Tstat
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6.2 Mounting the RV-C Gateway
Blizzard NXT
12
Foam
Cover
RV-C Gateway
Brisk II
13
Foam
Cover
RV-C Gateway
Penguin II
14
Foam
Cover
RV-C Gateway
➤Remove the protective lm from the two strips of foam mounting tape on the back of the RV-C Gateway.
➤Press the RV-C Gateway rmly onto the appropriate mounting location.
6.3 Connecting the RV-C Gateway
➤Connect the wiring to the appropriate ports on the Gateway. Refer to "6.1 Wiring the RV-C Gateway" on
page 8.
➤Assign a zone to the RV-C Gateway using the DIP switches located on the back of the Gateway. Assign a
dierent zone for each Gateway.
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Dometic RV-C, 3316945.000 Installation guide
- Type
- Installation guide
- This manual is also suitable for
Dometic RV-C, 3316945.000 is a climate control module that provides advanced temperature management for your RV. With its ability to connect to multiple air conditioner units and roof fans, you can create a comfortable environment in every corner of your vehicle. The RV-C is compatible with any CT thermostat-compatible air conditioner control, making it easy to integrate with your existing system.
One of the standout features of the RV-C is its remote temperature sensor. This allows you to place the sensor in the area you want to monitor, ensuring precise temperature control. Whether you're looking to keep the bedroom cool at night or maintain a comfortable temperature in the living area, the RV-C has you covered.
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