Dometic Right-Hand Boiler Temperature Sensor Install Video

Dometic Boiler Parts Identification

Please note in the following images, the clip is glued to the sensor so that the clip will slide around behind the black boiler tube. It is easy to identify the boiler tube, the electric heater holders are welded to the boiler tube. Also note the flue tube is red. Sometimes there are boiler tube crimps; generally the sensor is positioned above these crimps. If there is not room to do this, please reference the downloadable instructions for install of the sensor on the boiler tube crimps.

Sensor and Clip Alignment

This figure shows the general process to align the Fridge Defend temperature probe and clip to install on a Dometic right hand type boiler. By placing a small amount of super glue on the clip, one can attach the probe to the clip making it possible to use one hand to snap the clip onto the boiler. Also, before snapping the sensor onto the boiler it is easier to move the sensor if silicone grease is applied to the clip and the boiler tube. In addition, if the wire is offset in the temperature probe, position it so that the offset is to the outside of the clip. This makes it easy to insulate between the wire and boiler tube in the last step

Sensor Insulation

Once sensor is installed and positioned correctly, it is important to insulate the sensor very well. It is critical to insulate between the flue tube and the sensor, an air gap between the flue tube and the sensor will make the sensor read too high. Also, insulate between the sensor wire and the boiler tube. Make sure that the electric heaters are insulated from the probe and wiring. Finally, by adding insulation to the boiler housing you will improve the efficiency of your fridge.