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Dometic AE Systems 3103693.002 Optima Cradle Repair Kit Installation guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FIG. 1
STEP 3:
Unbolt the cradle from the top bracket. Remove the screws
holding the top bracket to the vehicle wall, and remove the
top bracket. Discard the old parts. (See FIG. 3)
STEP 4:
Attach the supplied top bracket/pad assembly to the wall as
shown in FIG. 4. Make sure the pad is pointing up.
Caulk the screw holes.
STEP 1:
Remove rivets from old cradle pad by drilling out with a
3/16 drill bit. (See FIG. 1)
STEP 2:
Unbolt the Optima Tension Rafter from the top cradle.
Unpin the Optima from the bottom bracket and set the
Optima aside. (See FIG. 2)
Form No. 3107067.005 3/96
(French 3109526.008)
©1996 The Dometic Corp., LaGrange, IN 46761
This Manual should be read and understood before
installation, adjustment, service or maintenance is
performed. This unit must be installed and serviced
by a qualified serviceman. Modification of this
appliance can be extremely hazardous and could
result in personal injury or property damage.
THIS KIT CONTAINS:
(1) Top Cradle
(1) Top Bracket/Pad Assembly
(2) 1/4 x 2-1/2 Hex Head Bolts
(2) 1/4  20 Lock Nuts
(3) #14 x 1-1/2 Phillips Screws
OPTIMA CRADLE REPAIR KIT
PART NO. 3103693.002
FIG. 2
FIG.3
FIG. 4
A&E OPTIMA CRADLE REPAIR KIT
STEP 5:
Attach the supplied cradle to the top bracket. (See FIG. 5)
STEP 6:
Reattach the Optima Tension Rafter to the bottom bracket,
and bolt the top of the unit to the cradle. DO NOT over-
tighten the bolts. (See FIG. 6)
FIG. 5
STEP 7:
Attach the pad to the front of the Optima Tension Rafter by
pushing the panel fasteners into the holes from which you
removed the rivets in Step 1. (See FIG. 7)
FIG. 7
2
FIG. 6
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