Dometic GROUP DRS2, Installation And Operating Manual

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Installation
Notes on installation
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• Ensure the caravan roof shape is suitable for the
product (fig.
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, page 6)
• Compatible with a roof thickness from
30 mm to 65 mm.
• Compatible with an opening size from
290 x 290 mm to 400 x 400 mm.
• If the roof thickness is less than 40 mm, the
10G x 80 mm self-tapping screws need to be
replaced with 10G x 60 mm screws.
• Add wooden battens to form a frame.
• Mounting position on the roof – front of caravan
– is optimal.
• Ensure the product is mounted in a position with
unobstructed airflow (no objects in front of the
product such as air conditioners, solar panels or
antennas)(fig.
3
, page 7, fig.
4
, page 7).
• Possible to mount on a roof with a less than
30° slope.
CAUTION! Risk of injury
Improper installation of the product can
result in irreparable damage to the
device and put the safety of the user at
risk.
NOTICE! Damage hazard
• Observe the structural engineering of
the vehicle and seal off all openings
made when installing the product.
• Check whether the roof of the vehicle
is able to support the weight of a per-
son before climbing onto it. Ask the
vehicle manufacturer about the per-
missible roof loads.
NOTE
• The entire front inlet (large hex grille) of
the product must be unobstructed for
the full length of the roof in front of the
product.
• There must be a minimum of 20 mm
clearance to other objects (e.g. solar
panels, air conditioners) all around the
product.
• Ensure an installation opening of at
least 290 x 290 mm to avoid fitting
issues.
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