Information About Installing The Fittings - Dometic Frigo DC 2500 Instructions De Montage

Frigo DC
➤ Moisten the thread and the O-ring in the marked area (2) with the same refrig-
erant oil that is used in the refrigeration system.
➤ Fasten the related connection thread by hand.
➤ Tighten the connection with two spanners to the following tightening
torque:
M5 (0.80)
4 Nm to 6 Nm
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Information about installing the fittings

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NOTICE!
• Use exclusively Frigoflex
• Use the appropriate installation tool for installing Frigoflex
• Replace the hose clamps and the O-rings when reusing the fittings. Always
remove the used end of the hose with the hose cutters.
• Check the clamping clips for correct and flush locking following installation.
• Ensure that the hose ends are always cut off straight.
Incorrect installation can cause leaks in the refrigeration system.
Proceed as illustrated (fig. d, page 8):
➤ Cut the hose end off with a straight cut using an appropriate pair of hose cut-
ters.
➤ Moisten the end of the fitting with the same refrigerant oil that is used in the
refrigeration system (A).
➤ Align the clamping clips to the clips of the fittings (B).
➤ Insert the fitting into the hose, rotating it slightly in the opposite direction (C).
Do not push the fitting straight onto the hose line.
➤ Insert the hose into the fitting until is covered by the retainer of the fitting (D).
➤ Close the clips with the mounting pliers (E).
➤ Then check whether the clips are flush and correctly closed (F).
Use either a slotted screwdriver or the Frigoflex
the fitting and proceed as illustrated:
➤ Insert a screwdriver with a flat tip under the clip closure.
➤ Use the screwdriver to pry the clip open (G).
Or
➤ Position the mounting pliers on the clip so that the rounded side is on the
opening and the pointed side is at the end of the clip (G).
➤ Press the mounting pliers to open the clip (G).
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Connecting the transport refrigeration system
M6 (1.00)
8 Nm to 12 Nm
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fittings with the Frigoflex
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mounting pliers to disassemble
M8 (1.25)
20 Nm to 30 Nm
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hose lines.
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fittings.
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