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The countertop can be no thicker than ¾" (19 mm). A thicker countertop
will obstruct motor ventilation.
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If installing more than one blender, allow 14"–16" (356–506 mm) of center-
to-center blender spacing.
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If installing a sound enclosure, allow a clearance of at least 5½" (140 mm)
from the sound enclosure to the wall and 26" (660 mm) from the countertop
to any over-the-counter cabinetry.
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Ensure lower cabinetry allows adequate airflow.
• The blender draws ambient air into the vent holes located on the
upper sides of the motor and then evacuates hot air through the vents
on the bottom of the motor. For the motor to cool properly, a sufficient
amount of air must be able to circulate around the motor.
• There should be at least 6½" (165 mm) of space from the countertop
to the next lower shelf of the cabinet, leaving a minimum space of
3" (76 mm) between the bottom of the motor and the lower shelf.
Cabinetry should not be closed; it should allow air to flow freely from
the outside to the inside of the cabinet space. Plastic bags, cups, and
so forth, should not be stored closer than 3" (76 mm) from the bottom
of the motor.
• Cut a hole in the countertop 4³/
8
" (111 mm) wide and 5
7
/
8
" (149 mm) long (see
the countertop hole template in the appendix). Ensure that the 4³/
8
" sides are
parallel with the machine operator.
Note: Double check to ensure that all space requirements and measurements are
correct
before
cutting.
Figure 6. In-Counter Clearance
