Viking DFUW244CL, Service Manual

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5.1 Accessing the Mechanical Base-Plate
Access to the mechanical base-plate is located at the rear of the unit. Most mechanical and electrical compo-
nents on the unit mount directly to the base-plate.
To gain access to the mechanical base-plate proceed as follows, be sure to reference the photos as called out.
Step 1: Remove all screws around the perimeter of the cabinet. Do not remove the screws from the slotted area.
(See figure 12.3)
Step 2: To loosen the rear of the mechanical assembly, remove both hex screws at each lower back corner (See
figures 12.4).
Step 3: Remove the two Phillips screws and remove the front grille (See figure 12.5).
Step 4:To loosen the front of the mechanical assembly, remove both Phillips screws that secure the front corners
(See figure 12.6).
Step 5:
CAUTION , (See figures 12.7 & 12.8) before sliding out the mechanical assembly please read the fol-
lowing carefully. To avoid kinking of any system tubing do not slide the mechanical section forward far-
ther then 6” maximum. Doing so may kink any or all of the following: discharge line at the compressor,
suction line at the compressor, suction line as it exits the rear of the cabinet.
SEE PHOTO SECTION FOR REFERENCE TO ABOVE MENTIONED FIGURES
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2010 - Viking Preferred Service SMR-0005