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4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The clearance at the rear of the appliance is
clearly shown. In order for the appliance to operate
properly, it is important that the top of the housing
cabinet not be blocked o. A channel depth of
40-50 mm is normal for most units.
A ventilation hole is required in the base of the
cabinet; this allows for air to be drawn over the
compressor and for heat exchange.
As a rule, the more air can get in and out, the
better and more eciently the product operates.
There should be an
air intake somewhere
inside the cabinet
to allow air into
flow freely in. In this
example, a base vent is
shown underneath the
refrigerator.
A cut-out should be
made in the base
beneath the fridge/
freezer and this
finished neatly around
the air vent grille.
Alternatively, a thin
section of the base can
be removed to allow
air into the unit (the
recommended size is
600 mm x 10 mm).
The top of the cabinet needs to
be vented into the room.
Recommended size of vent
opening: 500 x 30 mm
If the cabinet does not allow
air to flow freely into the room,
then a base vent or other
means of ventilation needs to
be provided to ensure a natural
flow of air.
There should be space at the
rear of the cabinet to allow
cool air to be drawn over the
condenser.
Recommended: 500 x 35 mm
min. 30 mm
Plan view of rear ventilation gap
Refrigerator
outline
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