Revision Date – 22/12/2014 page 10
5 TOOLS REQUIRED
5.1 Basic servicing
The following tools will be required to perform general non-refrigeration based servicing of the fridge.
Basic tool kit
Phillips head screw drivers (various sizes)
Flat blade screw drivers (various sizes)
Needle nosed plies
Wire (side) cutters
Vice grips
Sharp knife
5 mm hex key
Cable ties
12V power supply
Multimeter (with the following ranges)
DC voltage (0 - 24V)
AC voltage (100 - 240V)
Resistance (0.5 Ω – 50 kΩ)
Temperature +10°C (+50°F) to -18°C (0°F)
Jumper cable
Short length of insulated wire terminated with spring loaded clips or push-on
connectors at each end.
The following tools will be required to perform specific non-refrigeration based servicing of the fridge
Check vehicle wiring (refer to section 8.1)
DC Voltage Drop tester (available from ARB – part # 10910040)
Remove front or rear handle assembly (refer to sections 9.8 and 9.9)
Self tapping screws - approximately 3.5 mm (6g) x 25 mm (1”) long
Drill & drill bit to suit pilot hole for self tapping screw (approximately 3 mm / 1/8”)
Replacement of power sockets (refer to sections 9.14 and 9.15)
Soldering iron & solder
Heat shrink tubing (to suit 3 mm insulated wire) & heat gun
Service of hinge assembly (refer to section 9.20)
Paraffin based dry lubricant e.g. Dri-Lube by Goss Products
Replace serviceable thermistor (refer to section 9.22)
Heat transfer paste (available from Jaycar p/n NM-2012)
Fitting braided earth strap (refer to section 9.23)
Crimpers suitable for electrical terminals
5.2 Servicing the refrigeration system
It is expected that a refrigeration mechanic who is servicing the refrigeration system will have the
appropriate equipment to pressure test, evacuate and charge the system with the specified refrigerant in
accordance with local or State handling practices.
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