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Dometic CFX3 35 wiring diagram

Dometic CFX3 35, 36 L portable compressor fridge/freezer. Rated 7.5 A at 12 V or 3.3 A at 24 V, with three battery-protection settings and a fused DC cord. Daily energy depends on setpoint, ventilation and ambient temperature.

Compatible systems
12 V / 24 V
Rated power
90 W
Continuous draw
7.5 A

Wiring diagram

How the CFX3 35 is wired.

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Dometic CFX3 35 wiring example with 3 components: House bank, Fused DC distribution, CFX3 35. 4 cable connections. Crossings are not junctions.Fused DC distribution 1 to CFX3 35 +: 2.5 mm² · 10 A fuse, 3 m one way. Fused DC distribution 1 to CFX3 35 −: 2.5 mm², 3 m one way. House bank + to Fused DC distribution IN +: 4 mm² · 10 A fuse, 30 cm one way. House bank − to Fused DC distribution IN −: 4 mm², 30 cm one wayFused DC distribution 1 to CFX3 35 +: 2.5 mm² · 10 A fuse, 3 m one wayFused DC distribution 1 to CFX3 35 −: 2.5 mm², 3 m one wayHouse bank + to Fused DC distribution IN +: 4 mm² · 10 A fuse, 30 cm one wayHouse bank − to Fused DC distribution IN −: 4 mm², 30 cm one way12 V 200 Ah house bankHouse bank++−−Blue Sea 5025 ST Blade Fuse BlockFused DC distributionIN +IN +IN −IN −1111Dometic CFX3 35CFX3 35++−−2.5 mm² · 10 A fuse2.5 mm²4 mm² · 10 A fuse4 mm²
Dometic CFX3 35 wiring example with 3 components: House bank, Fused DC distribution, CFX3 35. 4 cable connections. Crossings are not junctions.Red = positive · dark = return · dashed = signal. Cable labels are example values; use the equipment instructions and actual installation lengths.
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Cable sizing for this example

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3 m one way

12 V system

Wire
2.5 mm² · 13 AWG
Example fuse
10 A
Design current
7.5 A
Voltage drop
2.7%

Sized against ABYC E-11. The design current is the part's continuous draw. The length is one way; voltage drop includes an equal-length return.

Run-length and manufacturer assumptions

The editable example uses 3.048 m (10 ft) runs unless a shorter run is stated. Metric overviews round these to 3 m. Adapt the parts and lengths to your installation before choosing cable and protection.

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Supporting parts

  1. 6.1 m total of 2.5 mm² (13 AWG) marine cable
  2. Terminations for 2.5 mm² cable, matched to the equipment's screw terminals, leads or studs
  3. 10 A fuse and holder on the positive run
  4. Heat-shrink, strain relief and terminal boots sized to the cable

Check stud sizes, fuse type, run length and how warm the space gets against the gear you actually have before you order.

Installation notes

Before you install.

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Verified against the manufacturer's documentation (rev. 4445103159 \u2014 September 2020 edition), checked 2026-10-01. Manufacturer documentation →

Exact model and supply

The CFX3 35 has 36 L total volume and accepts 12/24 V DC or 100–240 V AC. Its table rates DC current at 7.5 A on 12 V and 3.3 A on 24 V. Do not borrow the CFX3 25, 45 or dual-zone model currents from adjacent columns. Daily energy depends on ambient temperature, setpoint and use; the catalog operating-hours assumption is separate from the current rating.

Connect the DC inlet

`+` and `−` represent the DC inlet through the supplied lead. Keep the fused DC plug: the connection instructions explicitly prohibit removing it. The device also has separate DC and AC fuse holders; replace a failed fuse with the same type and rating as the fitted original. Check the label and cable supplied with the regional unit rather than inferring fuse size from 7.5 A running current.

Set battery protection deliberately

The 12 V low/medium/high cut-out settings are 10.1/11.2/11.8 V, with restart at 11.4/12.2/12.6 V. For 24 V they are 21.5/24.1/24.6 V, restarting at 23.0/25.3/26.2 V. Select protection for the battery being used, especially when starting reserve matters. Low setting is not a substitute for a battery-management system.

Installation and troubleshooting

Keep cooling vents clear and measure voltage at the inlet during compressor operation if a low-voltage alert appears. A thin extension or poor socket can produce a fault even with adequate battery voltage. The manual covers settings from −22°C to +10°C; freezing use is a different energy case from refrigeration. The drawing omits AC operation, USB charging, wireless control and the compressor duty cycle, so an energy budget should be checked against the installed unit.

Source: manufacturer document — battery-protection figure p. 11; power connection pp. 26–29; fuse replacement p. 34; CFX3 35 table p. 40 (printed/PDF).

Technical reference

Specifications and terminal map.

Check the model, ratings and connection points against your own unit before choosing installation hardware.

Catalog specification

Dometic CFX3 35, 36 L portable compressor fridge/freezer. Rated 7.5 A at 12 V or 3.3 A at 24 V, with three battery-protection settings and a fused DC cord. Daily energy depends on setpoint, ventilation and ambient temperature.

Compatible systems
12 V / 24 V
Rated power
90 W
Continuous draw
7.5 A
Surge current
9 A

Terminal map

Catalog connection points, current direction and planning limits. Check the manufacturer's pinout and connector ratings before installation.

+

positive · input

8 A

−

negative · input

8 A
Sources and sizing method

Equipment specifications. Model details, ratings and terminal roles come from the catalog. Check your unit’s label and current manufacturer documentation for its exact revision.

Example sizing. Sized against ABYC E-11. Boats built to UK or EU rules answer to ISO 13297 — check these figures against it before you build. Results use the example current and run length shown above. Set your actual equipment, lengths and installation conditions in Crimp before choosing hardware.

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