THETFORD D3 Service Doors Instruction Manual
- June 14, 2024
- THETFORD
Table of Contents
THETFORD D3 Service Doors
INTRODUCTION
These installation instructions and the supplied templates are for installing your service door. The installation of your Thetford service door is the same for service door 3; therefore only this service door is depicted. Before you begin, we advise you to read the installation instructions completely.
TOOLS REQUIRED
- Protective Tape
- Electric Drill
- 3 Mm And 8 Mm Drills
- Electric Saw
- Screwdriver
- Phillips Head No. 2
- Awl
- Safety Goggles
- Ear Protectors
- Marker
- Suitable Sealant Or Sealing Tape
- Double-sided Tape
REMARKS
Thetford recommends that this service door be installed by a dealer. To build in this door, the wall thickness of the caravan or motor home must be between 23 and 39 mm. . This design is not suitable for a roof, floor or front installation. Install the service door only in a flat wall of the vehicle. Service door 5, 6 and 7 are only designed for horizontal installation with hinges at the bottom. Do not install those doors vertically. When positioning service door 3 or 4 vertically, Thetford advises that the door frame hinges face the driving direction.
WARRANTY
For our warranty clause, please refer to the conditions mentioned on www.thetford.com.
LIABILITY
Thetford is not liable for any loss and/or damage caused directly or indirectly by use of this Thetford product.
Thetford is not responsible for printing errors and reserves the right to make changes to product specifications without notice.
MOUNTING STEPS
To install the service door, Thetford recommends separating parts #1 to #6 before starting. These numbers are used as a reference in the installation instructions.
Cut out template B + C and place it on the inside of the vehicle, on the right location and drill two holes through the wall.
Cut out template A and place it on the outside of the vehicle. Use the holes made in step 1 as a reference.
Check the minimum available space for the service door
Replace template A with template B + C and draw an outline of template C on the wall.
Remove template B + C and stick protective tape around the outline both inside and outside the drawn line.
Drill a hole in the wall. NOTE: The cut-out wall panel will be used as the door panel. Only drill in the indicated place!
Saw along the cut-out. NOTE 1: Make sure this cut-out is perpendicular! NOTE 2: The cut-out wall panel will be used as the door panel. Only saw in the indicated places!
Check if the door frame (#3) fits. Remove the protective tape from the wall.
Make an aluminium frame (strips to be 25 x 3 mm) to strengthen the wall and secure the door. Place the frame into the cut out wall. If only hammering is difficult, first cut into the foam.
Place template B on the sawn-out panel. NOTE: Make sure that the decorative stripes on the panel are in line with those on the vehicle!
Draw an outline on the sawn-out panel. Place protective tape around the
outline both inside and outside the line.
Saw the door panel. Remove the protective tape.
Place the brackets (#6) on the inner side of the door (#2).
Apply sealant (or tape) in the groove of the outer side of the door (#1) to
create a water-tight connection.
Fit the door panel in the outer side of the door (#1).
Tap the inner side of the door (#2) into the outer side of the door (#1).
Fill the groove of the outer frame (#3) with sealant (or tape) to create a
water-tight connection.
Screw the outer frame (#3) to the wall.
On the inside of the vehicle, connect the inner side of the frame (#4) to the
wall, either with screws or double sided tape.
