MILENCO AERO3 - Mirror DOMETIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Towing mirror (Aero Wide)
Brand	Dometic
Model	MILENCO AERO3 (DM-1899 / DM-2899)
Material	Reinforced plastic and metal
Package contents	4 clamps, 2 mirrors, 2 sliding arms, 1 storage cover
Number of mirrors	2 (driver and passenger side)
Mounting type	On existing vehicle mirror, above or below
Adjustment	Mirror orientation, height and angle of sliding arm (4 positions)
Compatibility	Most vehicles with a gap between mirror and housing
Tools required	Phillips screwdriver No. 2
Main functions	Improves lateral visibility when towing
Safety	Do not use automatic car wash with mirrors attached
Maintenance	Clean with soft cloth, store in provided cover
Spare parts available	Mirror (DM-1984), clamp (DM-1960), Aero pad (DM-1953)
Installation conditions	Follow local and national codes (USA/CANADA: N.U. 46.02)
Marking	Compliant with directive 2003/97/EC

Frequently Asked Questions - MILENCO AERO3 DOMETIC

How to install the MILENCO AERO3 mirror on my vehicle?

First assemble the mirror on the arm by tightening the screw with a Phillips screwdriver No. 2. Then loosen the wing screws of the clamps, slide the clamp feet between the vehicle mirror and its housing, then tighten the screws. Finally, slide the arm into the clamps and tighten the arm wing screws. Refer to the instructions for details.

What tools are needed for installation?

A simple Phillips screwdriver No. 2 is enough to assemble the mirror and arm. No additional tools are required for mounting on the vehicle.

Can I install the mirror above or below the existing mirror?

Yes, depending on your preference and vehicle configuration. Some models only allow one position. The arm can be mounted in 4 different positions (top, bottom, or mixed).

How to adjust the mirror angle after installation?

Manually rotate the mirror to achieve the desired angle. It is recommended that a person behind the wheel guide the adjustments. The longest edge should be towards the vehicle and the reflector facing outward.

Can I go through an automatic car wash with the mirrors attached?

No, it is not recommended to use an automatic car wash when the mirrors are attached, as it could damage them. Remove them beforehand.

How to remove the mirrors after use?

Loosen the wing screws (marked '1') to release the clamps, then remove the assembly. Store the mirrors in the provided storage cover.

Where can I buy spare parts like the mirror or clamps?

Spare parts are available from your Dometic dealer. The references are: mirror DM-1984, clamp DM-1960, Aero pad DM-1953.

My vehicle has tapered mirrors, is installation possible?

Yes, you can position one clamp downwards and the other upwards to conform to the tapered shape. Follow the instructions in the manual for this configuration.

Are the mirrors compatible with all vehicles?

They fit on most vehicles, provided there is enough gap between the vehicle mirror and its housing to insert the clamp feet.

How to replace the Aero pad DM-1953?

Loosen the wing screws, remove the assembly, extract the old pad from the ball joint, then install the new one by aligning the tab with the slot and snapping the ball joint into the cavity.

USER MANUAL MILENCO AERO3 DOMETIC

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INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

MILENCO AERO WIDE TOWING MIRROR

DM-1899

DM-2899

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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A. Recognize Safety Information

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Read and follow all safety information and instructions to avoid possible injury or death.

Read and understand these instructions before [installing / using / servicing / performing maintenance on] this product.

Incorrect [installation / operation / servicing / maintaining] of this product can lead to serious injury. Follow all instructions.

The installation MUST comply with all applicable local and national codes, including the latest edition of the following standards:

U.S.A. / CANADA

• UN 46.02, Directive EC 2003/97

D. Precautions

NOTICE Failure to obey the following notices could damage product or property:

- It is recommended to NOT take vehicle through an automatic car wash with towing mirrors attached. Damage could result to vehicle mirrors.

GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Scope Of Delivery

(4) Mirror Clamp (pn DM-1960)
(2) Mirror Head (pn DM-1984)
(2) Slide Arm
(1) Storage Bag

B. Required Tools

• Phillips Screwdriver (#2)

C. Vehicle Requirements

The aero wide towing mirror will fit most vehicles. For aero wide towing mirror mounting purposes, the vehicle mirror must have a gap between the vehicle mirror and the vehicle mirror housing for the towing mirror clamps to mount to. See (FIG. 1).

FIG. 1 Gap Mirror housing Mirror

INSTALLATION

A. Mirror Assembly

1. Assemble mirror head to arm.

a. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove truss head screw (4 mm x 28 mm) from mirror head ball socket. See (FIG. 2).

FIG. 2 Screw (4 mm x 28 mm) Mirror Head (PN DM-1984)

b. Slide short end of arm into hole in mirror head ball socket, aligning cross hole in arm with screw hole in mirror head ball socket. Select desired arm position (right hand, left hand, etc.). See (FIG. 3).

FIG. 3 Right Hand, Above Left Hand, Above Right Hand, Below Left Hand, Below

NOTE: To change from right hand to left hand, and left hand to right hand, rotate arm in ball socket 180°.

c. Assemble screw to mirror head ball socket and hand tighten with a #2 Phillips screw-driver, securing mirror head to arm. See (FIG. 4).

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1. Repeat steps (a) through (c) for other mirror.

B. Mirror Installation

The aero wide towing mirror can be mounted above or below the vehicle mirror, whichever works best for your situation. On certain vehicles, it may only fit above or below the vehicle mirror. See (FIG. 3).

1. Loosen thumb screws ("2" on thumb screw), and remove mirror clamps from slide arm. See (FIG. 5).

FIG. 5 "1" "2" Mirror Clamp (PN DM-1960)

1. Loosen thumb screws ("1" on thumb screw). See (FIG. 5).
2. Assemble (2) mirror clamps to vehicle mirror, sliding "foot" of clamps between vehicle mirror and vehicle mirror housing. See (FIG. 6).

Slide clamps in as far as possible for maximum clamp contact.

INSTALLATION

FIG. 6 “1” Inner Hole Foot Heel Outer Hole

1. Position mirror clamps approximately 2" to 4" apart with the bar clamps in the outer hole position. See (FIG. 6).

2. Tighten thumb screws ("1" on thumb screw) by hand, pressing heel of clamp against vehicle mirror on both clamps. See (FIG. 6).

NOTICE Do NOT use tools to tighten thumb screws. Doing so could damage vehicle mirror housing.

NOTICE Failure to obey the following instructions, by fitting the mirror with the clamps on the arm, may result in the loss of the mirror.

1. Select desired arm position altitude and angle and slide arm into clamps. The (2) bar clamps can be positioned up or down, therefore, the arm can be mounted in one of four positions, high, low, and for vehicles with tapered mirrors, it is possible to level the arm by positioning one bar clamp down and the other bar clamp up. Tighten thumb screws ("2" on thumb screw), securing mirror clamp position on slide arm. See (FIG. 7).

FIG. 7 Arm "2" Bar Clamp "2"

1. Repeat steps (1) through (6) for other mirror.

2. To make mirror adjustments, it is recommended that one person sit in the driver's seat giving mirror adjustment directions while another person makes the mirror adjustments.

NOTE: Rotate mirror so "point" is away from vehicle, with reflector outward.

C. Removal

1. To remove towing mirrors from vehicle, loosen thumb screws ("1" on thumb screw), allowing removal. See (FIG. 8).

FIG. 8 "1"

1. Place mirror assemblies in storage bag.

D. DM-1953 Aero Pad Replacement

1. Loosen thumb screws ("1" on thumb screw) and remove mirror and components from vehicle. See (FIG. 8).

2. Unthread thumb screws ("1" on thumb screw) sufficiently to allow removal of DM-1953 aero pad.

3. Pull pad from ball end of thumb screw. See (FIG. 9).

4. Assemble replacement pad to clamp, aligning tab of pad with slot in clamp housing and aligning ball socket on top of pad with ball end of thumb screw. See (FIG. 9).

5. Press pad onto thumb screw.

NOTE: It may be helpful to tighten thumb screw ("1" on thumb screw) until ball end "snaps" into ball socket of pad.

FIG. 9 Ball End Slot Pad Tab Aero Pad (PN DM-1953) Ball Socket

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