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Old 09-16-2019, 01:20 PM   #1
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Default Monitoring system test switch broke

I'm trying to figure out how to remove the monitoring system panel from the wall so I can replace the test switch. This is the fresh, grey and holding tank levels and battery level monitoring panel.

There are no screws showing. There is a little hole at the top of the panel that maybe a small screw driver can be used to unlatch it?

Or maybe the bezel around the panel needs to be pried off?

I can believe the refrigerator would need to be removed to replace the panel.

Any help would be appreciated,
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Old 09-16-2019, 02:07 PM   #2
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Hi Steve - does your panel look like this one? https://www.amazon.com/KIB-M21VW-Mic...14564288&psc=1

If so, I think you would just pry the front plate off at the tab on the left side. That should expose the mounting screws inside. You'll need a small flat blade to get into that tab I suspect.

However, this panel (and mine) do not have a "test" switch. It DOES have the water pump switch though. If yours is different, please post a picture.

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Thanks Jack,
My monitor panel looks exactly like this but has a HiLo logo:
https://www.amazon.com/KIB-K21-Monit...gateway&sr=8-6

You can barely make out the little slot at the top of the fresh water scale.

Hopefully since yours and mine are built by the same company, KIB, the catch/latch is just different variations on the same theme.

Thanks again for your input,
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wow, not only does this site have replacement panels:
https://pdxrvwholesale.com/products/...tallation-kits

but also just the switches:
https://pdxrvwholesale.com/products/...switch-swmomk1
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Yes, your panel is different than the one I linked to and that looks like mine. Sounds like you've got opening it figured out though, and it's cool you've found a source for the switch!

That little slot DOES look like the way to open it.

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yes the little slot at the top pushes down on a tap. Although the plastic is so brittle now the bezel actually moved up to release the monitor panel.

My local RV part counter had the switch ... I was shocked!
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Great! Good to hear your issue is solved!

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