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8.2 Ventilation
The installation shall be made in such a manner as to
separate the combustion system from the living space of
the mobile home or recreational vehicle. Openings for air
supply or for venting of combustion products shall have a
minimum dimension of not less than 1/4 inch. Ventilation
is a critical requirement for proper cooling unit operation.
The coach vent system must be able to provide a way
to direct the hot air, produced by the action of the cool-
ing unit, out away from the installation of the refrigera-
tor. The refrigerator extracts heat from the interior of the
refrigerator cabinet and dissipates the heat out through
the vent system. In a proper installation there should be
zero (0”) clearance surrounding the sides and top of the
refrigerator to achieve proper air ow. Clearance from the
back of the refrigerator to the outside wall must be kept no
greater than 1 inch. All potential dead air pockets should
be blocked or bafed to ensure that heat won’t be trapped
in these spaces and reduce efciency.
NOTE: Refrigerators should be installed in accordance
with appropriate installation instructions received with the
refrigerator.
FOR MORE UPDATED INFORMATION ON UNIQUE
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS, refer to Vent Installa-
tion Instructions, Form No. 3308666.XXX.
Typical Roof Vent and Side Wall Vent
Typical Two Side Wall Vents
BAFFLE
TURNING
VANE
BAFFLE
SOME UNIQUE APPLICATIONS MAY REQUIRE THE
INSTALLATION OF AN AIR CHANNEL KIT; refer to Air
Channel Kit Installation Instructions, Form No. 3312374.
XXX.
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