THETFORD Service Doors Installation Guide

THETFORD Service Doors

Instruction

This is the installation manual for the Thetford service doors. The manual is meant for qualified installers who will install the service doors in a mobile leisure vehicle. Read the information and instructions carefully and follow them strictly to install the service doors safely and correctly.

Also read the warnings in the user manual before testing the service doors after installation.

Our policy is one of continuous development and improvement. Specifications and illustrations may change subsequent to publication.

Regulations and Standards

• Do not modify this appliance, unless the modification is authorized and carried out by the manufacturer or their agent.
• Use only genuine and approved parts and materials.
• Wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment during the installation. Also follow the applicable safety regulations.

Installation Audit Form

Thetford offers an additional service by auditing the installation of its products. This means that before a Thetford product is installed a Thetford local service representative will carry out a specific audit based on the Thetford installation instructions. The audit is meant as a reference for the specific model to ensure correct installation. In any case the Thetford local service representative can be contacted for any additional support related to the installation of the product.

Serviceability

The installer of Thetford products is responsible for proper installation to ensure the correct functionality and serviceability of the appliance. In terms of serviceability, this means that a dealer or an authorised Thetford service partner must be able to de-install and re-install the Thetford products within the time that is allowed according to the Thetford time-list, using standard tools and equipment.

This is to claim any warranty during the period of 3 years after purchase date. The serviceability of the product is also included in the audit. In case of any queries on this subject, please contact the Thetford local service representative before installing the product.

Drawings and Models

Model

| Door Type| Cut-out Drawing| Mounting Plate Drawing|

3D model (Simplified)

---|---|---|---|---

Door 3

| D3| LE806| N/A| LE806
Door 3 with rain diverter| D3| LE80?| N/A|

LE80?

Door 4

| D4| LE808| LE566| LE808
Door 5| D5| LE809| LE49?|

LE809

Door 6

| D6| LE810| LE?15| LE810
Door ?| D?| LE181| LE803|

LE181

Model Overview

Model

| Door Type| Dimensions HXW (mm)| Daylight Opening| Cut-out Dimensions HXW (mm)| Rain Diverter|

Net Weight (kg)

---|---|---|---|---|---|---

Door 3

| D3| 385 X 335| 330 X 280| 349 X 296| No| 1.0
Door 3 with rain diverter| D3| 340 X 385| 280 X 330| 296 X 349| Yes|

1.0

Door 4

| D4| 395 X ?00| 330 X 630| 348 X 648| Yes (3 sides]| 1.4
Door 5| D5| 340 X ?85| 280 X ?30| 29? X ?49| Yes|

1.5

Door 6

| D6| 465 X 1038| 400 X 980| 419 X 99?| Yes| 2.5
Door 7| D7| 346 X 1108| 282 X 1051| 299 X 1069| Yes|

2.3

Packaging

Door Type

| Pallet Packaging Amount on Pallet| 5-Pack Packaging
---|---|---
D3| 90|

Available

D4

| 45| Available
D5| 45|

Available

D6

| 30| –
D?| 30|

–

Tools Required

• Tool for Sealant
• Pressure Fixture or Hammer
• Screwdriver

Parts and Position

Service door parts

1. Frame inner
2. Frame outer
3. Door inner
4. Door outer
5. Door clips
6. Hinge pins

General Position

• Install a service door only in one of the side walls or the back wall of a vehicle. This design is not suitable for a roof or floor or front installation.
• Install the service door in any direction, but preferably with the hinges to the top, downwards or in the driving direction.
• Only for D3: The frame outer [3] for D3 is available with or without ‘rain diverter’. If the hinges are placed downwards Thetford recommends to install a frame outer with rain diverter.

Position Cut-out Vehicle Wall

• Check the minimum available space for the service door.
• If the wall of the vehicle is not prepared, Thetford advises to strengthen the cut-out wall, for example with an aluminum frame. It secures the screws of the door.
• The wall thickness needs to be between 23mm and 39mm.

Installation Steps

• Make the mounting plate.
• Make the cut-out for the service door and the door panel. See Parts and position for information about cut-outs.

• Remove all hinge pins from the service door.
• Remove the door outer [4] from the frame outer.
• Put the door outer on a flat table.
• Fill the groove of the door outer with an adhesive for a water-tight connection.
• Put the door panel in the door outer.

• Hammer the door clips on the indicated positions of the door inner (if applicable).

• Hammer the door inner on the door outer.

• Put the frame outer on a flat table.

• Fill the groove of the frame outer with an adhesive for a water-tight connection.

• Place the frame outer in the opening of the outside wall.

• Place the mounting plate in the middle of the frame outer [2].
  

• Screw the frame outer [2] on the outside wall. Start in the upper corners, then fasten the screws in the lower corners.

• Fasten all screws step by step from the middle to the corners. End with the screws on the smallest side.
  

• Remove the mounting plate.

• Place the door to the frame outer [2].

• Put the hinge pins [6] back in in position.

• Close the door.

• If applicable, place the cylinder

• Remove all sealant around the frame outer [2] and door.

If applicable:

• Place the frame inner [1] on the inside wall.
• Screw the frame inner [1] onto the inside wall.

After Installation

• Ensure that all packaging materials have been removed.
• Check if all buttons and locks function correctly.
• Check if the door can be closed correctly.

Servicing

All servicing must be carried out by an approved competent person.
For service, please contact your authorized local Service Centre giving details of the model and serial number on the data badge plus date of purchase.
The data badge can be found on the inside of the service door.

Questions / Customer Service

• Visit thetford.com
• Contact Customer Service Thetford in your country. See the addresses on the back.

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