Dometic CARAVAN MODEL B3200 manual

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    22 INST ALLA TION & OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS Important: These Instructions must stay with unit. Owner read carefully. This manual must be read and understood before installation, adjustment, service, or maintenance is performed. This unit must be installed b y a quali- fied service technician. Modification of this product can be extremely haz- [...]

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    23 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual has safety information and instruc- tions to help users eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMA TION This is the saf ety-aler t symbol. When y ou see this symbol in this manual, be aler t to the potential f or personal injur y . Follow recommended precautions and safe op- e[...]

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    24 * * The Manufacturer gives GENERAL guidelines for gen- erator requirements. These guidelines come from experi- ences people have had in actual applications. When sizing the generator, the total power usage of your Caravan must be considered. Keep in mind generators lose power at high altitudes and from lack of maintenance. Specifications A. Prec[...]

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    25 CAUTION C. Roof Preparation 1. Opening Requirements - Before preparing the ceil- ing opening, read all of the following instructions before beginning the installation. If an existing roof vent opening will not be used a 362mm x 362mm (± 3.2mm) opening must be cut through the roof and ceiling of the Caravan. This opening must be located between [...]

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    26 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 Do Not Cut Roof Structure Or Rafters Good-Rafters Supported By Cross Beams Good Location- Between Roof Rafters Frame Opening So It Won't Collapse When Bolting Down Unit Leave Access For Power Supply Wiring 375mm Min. At Front of opening 25mm Min. d. If the opening exceeds 362mm x 362mm (± 3.2mm), it will be necessary to re-si[...]

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    27 FIG. 11 Step a Remove At Perforation Step b Remove At Perforation Step c Use As Packaged Upper Discharge Air Duct Lower Discharge Air Duct Rear Of Air Conditioner Upper Discharge Air Duct Edge Without Flange To Rear Of Unit FIG. 10 If bolts are left loose there may not be an ad- equate roof seal or if over tightened, damage may occur to the air [...]

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    28 1. You may either wire direct into the junction box for a permanent connection or wire a molded plug into the junction box for a plug-in connection. a. If a Permanent Connection: Route the power supply line, previously installed to the roof opening, into the junction box on the ceiling template. Connect as described in paragraph 2. b. If a Plug-[...]

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    29 B. Cooling Operation 1. Set the thermostat at the desired temperature level. 2. Select the fan speed that best satisfies your needs: a. HIGH COOL : Selected when maximum cooling and dehumidification required. (3 ) b. MED COOL : Selected when normal or average cooling required. (2 ) c. LOW COOL : Selected when room at desired comfort level and ne[...]

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    30 Roof Mount Assembly Rear Air Conditioner Upper Discharge Duct Ceiling Template Mounting Bolts Air Box Roof Opening FIG. 17[...]

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    31 AIR CONDITIONER WIRING DIAGRAM AIR BOX WIRING DIAGRAM 3105595.015 P ASSED DIELECTRIC GR/YL FAN C A P FAN CAP BLU 5 6 7 GR/YL WHT WHT 1 2 3 4 RED YEL BLK ID BRN BRN RED RUN CAP RUN CAP WHT MOT OR ID RED RED R WHT C S O. L. COMPRESSOR COMP STARTER COMP STARTER PTCR * START CAP COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR O.L. R S C RUN CAP RUN CAP 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SWITCH R[...]