Modulating Condensing Units

RM Models
The new RM model remote modulating condensing units are the next
generation of direct-expansion, cooling only air conditioning units designed
to run multiple cooling units (evaporators) with up to five independent
zones. Models are available in capacities of 24, 30 & 42,000 BTU/Hr. Total
cooling unit capacity should be within 15% of the condensing unit capacity.
The new RM model has a number of improvements. Higher efficiency
compressors deliver full capacity even under heavy loads. The newly
designed, one-piece electrical box with 5’/1.5m cable can be remote
mounted simply by removing one screw. Additional service ports have
been added for ease of charging and servicing. The one-piece chassis/pan
has two new drain locations. New style hold-down brackets secure all four
corners and allow for easier installation and removal.
The RM assembly consists of a scroll compressor, cupronickel
condenser, and service/base valves, all mounted on a newly designed
condensate drain pan. Custom designed components that protect the
compressor when operating at full and partial loads include: high and low
pressure switches, large capacity receiver and accumulator, hot gas
bypass valve, and a thermal expansion de-superheat valve. The bypass
valve senses low suction pressure when cooling units are shut off, and
allows refrigerant to bypass back into the compressor. The de-superheat
valve evaporates refrigerant into the compressor when superheat is too
RM30 Condensing Unit Shown high.
An electrical control and relay box is mounted on the chassis, but can be
remote mounted on a 5’/1.5m harness for easy access. It includes control
triggers, time delay, power relay, and start and run capacitors with a solid
state relay for single-phase units, or a contactor for three-phase
Features compressors.
It is designed to be installed in the engine room or other mechanical
• Redesigned RM type unit is lighter in weight space, and is not adversely affected by moisture, vibration, or ambient
• Up to five independent cooling units on one condenser temperatures up to 140 oF (60 oC). No ventilation is required.

• Model RM is compatible with all cabin controls Copper tubing is used to carry refrigerant between the condensing unit
and the cooling units, which are located in the living spaces. Refrigerant
• Service ports on refrigerant lines and base valves manifolds (models DD and SD) are available to aid in installation.
• Rubber isolation mounts on compressors Each cooling unit has a separate control, either SMX series or 3-knob.
These controls operate independently to maintain room temperature.
• Condensate pan with front & rear drains The RM condensing unit runs when any room control calls for cooling, and
• Corner mounting brackets designed for easy install shuts off when all zone setpoints are satisfied.
Units are available for a variety of power systems. Please refer to the
• Electrical box includes power relay and time delay, and
technical specifications on back of this sheet. Note that the 380-460V units
may be remotely mounted up to 5'(1.5m) from unit will require a single-phase control circuit power feed (115V or 230V).
• High efficiency Scroll compressors Three-phase units are not ignition protected and must not be installed in
an area where flammable vapors may be present.
• High and low pressure switches
A seawater cooling system, with pump, scoop type through-hull,
• Hot gas bypass and de-superheat valves seacock, strainer, and overboard discharge, is also required.

• Seawater coil manifolds are optional RM condensing units are pre-charged at the factory with R-22
refrigerant and a special dye to aid in leak detection; “green gas” R-417A
• Heavy-duty vibration isolators are available is available, too. Installation and final charging of the system must be
performed by a certified technician using EPA approved equipment.

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 SPECIFYING GUIDE FOR ACCESSORIES

Compressor Electrical Power Specs

Nominal Rating Acceptable Range
230/60/1 208-240/60/1 & 200/50/1
220/50/1 220-240/50/1
230/60/3 208-230/60/3 & 190-220/50/3
220/50/3 200-220/50/3
460/60/3 440-480V/60/3 & 380-420/50/3
380/50/3 380-420/50/3
Some 60Hz equipment can be operated in a 50Hz environment.
However, performance will be decreased by approximately 17%.
Fully rated 50Hz capacity may be obtained by specifying Cruisair
"CK" equipment. For more information regarding compressor
voltages, refer to field notice FNR#192-B3 on the Dometic
Corporation - Environmental Systems’
Customer News & Information website.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity Power Weight Refrig. Pump

Model FLA LRA
(BTU/Hr) Volt/Hz/Ph (lb/kg) Dis. Sct. (gpm/lpm)
RM24C 230/60/1 8.0 67
RM24CK 220/50/1 7.9 74
RM24D(C) 24,000 230/60/3 5.5 55 90/40.1 3/8" 1/2" 8.0/30
RM24E(C) 460/60/3 2.9 27
RM24ECK 380/50/3 3.2 32
RM30C 230/60/1 11.6 84
RM30CK 220/50/1 9.4 82
RM30D(C) 30,000 230/60/3 6.5 63 110/49.9 3/8" 3/4" 10.0/38
RM30E(C) 460/60/3 3.3 31
RM30ECK 380/50/3 3.7 40
RM42C 230/60/1 12.4 109
RM42CK 220/50/1 13.5 114
RM42D(C) 42,000 230/60/3 8.6 88 120/54.4 3/8" 3/4" 14.0/53
RM42E(C) 460/60/3 4.3 44
RM42ECK 380/50/3 5.0 50
NOTES:
All models have the same dimensions; see drawing above.
All models have 5/8" cooling water connections directly to the condenser coil(s), seawater manifolds are optional.
Refer to the Compressor Electrical Power Specs chart for nominal ratings and acceptable ranges.
Compressor starting current will vary with voltage and is approximately 3-4 times the full-load amps (FLA).

INTERPRETING MODEL NUMBERS

R M 42 D C K

Control Voltage
Modulating (3 phase units only)
System Blank: 115V, 1 phase
Condensing Compressor Voltage C: 230V, 1 phase
Unit C: 230V, 1 phase
D: 230V, 3 phase
Operating Frequency
E: 460V, 3 phase
Blank: 60Hz (see above)
Capacity x 1,000 BTU/Hr
K: 50Hz only
Dometic Corporation
Environmental Systems
P.O. Box 15299 • Richmond, VA 23227-0699 USA • Phone: 804-746-1313 • Facsimile: 804-746-7248
2000 N. Andrews Ave. Ext. • Pompano Beach, FL 33069-1497 USA • Phone: 954-973-2477 • Facsimile: 954-979-4414
Fleets Industrial Estate • 26 Willis Way • Poole, Dorset BH15 3SU, England • Phone: +44(0)870 3306101 • Facsimile: +44(0)870 3306102
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.cruisair.com
Revised: 10-01-04 L-2366