Replace Roof AC units - 1992 WB40

[mbrund]

Picture of unit posted here:

http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/W...os/view/d7
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--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbrund" <mbrund@...> wrote:
>
> Well I got them off. I purchased two Carrier AirV 15K BTU Heat
Pumps,
> I have had some internmittent issue with the Primus, so the heat
pumps
> give me heat without the need for Propane as long as the outside
temp
> does not get too low. They also solve the issues of having to
replace
> the dometic thermostats and get the special adapters to convert the
> ribbon cable to RJ11 as they come with remote thermostats and a
built
> in head in the new lower unit.
>
> If your lower units are like mine, where they match the ceiling
> material, they are attached with four plastic push in retainers. I
> will send you a picture from the side of the panel. The push pins
are
> located about 3 1/2" in from each corner.
>
> To remove the grill:
>
> 1) Remove the 6 screws attaching the return air grill to the vinyl
> covered lower unit
>
> 2) Grasp the lower unit with your fingers located on the inside
edge of
> the covers forward edge, and your thumbs on the outside edge about
4"
> from each corner and pull down. This takes a little force as there
are
> four plastic pins that go from the lower panel up into the coaches
> roof. These plastic pins have many small retaining fingers that
cause
> the panel to stay and place and you must over come their resistance.
>
> 3) Once the front comes lose you will be able to grab the back edge
and
> pull the rear of the unit down in the same fashion.
>
> NOTE: I take no responsibility for these instructions, your mileage
may
> vary
>
> Michael Brundridge
> 1992 WB40
> Georgetown, TX
>