B.
Many air conditioners can be installed at
existing
roof
vent
openings.
These
openings may be larger or smaller than 355
X 355 mm and will need modification.
(FIG. 3.B)
FIG. 3.B
4.
Be sure your roof structure is capable
of supporting a
weight of 65 Kg
when
the
van is in
motion.
(Normally if the roof can support a
static load of approximately 100 Kg it
meets this requirement.) (FIG.
FORCE
WHILE
MOVING
FIG. 3.c
WEIGHT
OF A/C
PLUS SERVICE
C.
Check
location
acceptability
before
beginning the installation.
4. ROOF PREPARATIONS
1.
If possible, mount the air conditioner in
a section of the roof which is both flat
and level when the van is parked on a
level surface; otherwise, asideways pitch
or a frontward/backward pitch up to 10”
can be tolerated.
WITH A/C
FIG.
FACING FORWARD
WARNING
Disconnect all power supplies to the van, insure
the generator is shut off if present and
disconnect the positive battery terminal from
the battery before performing any cutting on
the van.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
INSTRUCTION MAY CREATE A
HAZARD. (FIG. 4)
2.
Check on the roof to be sure no
obstructions are in the area where
the air conditioner will be installed.
3.
Check
inside
where
the
air
conditioner air box will be located to
insure there will be no interference
with door openings, curtains, room
dividers, etc. (FIG. 3.C.3)
FIG. 4.
BOX CROSS-SECTION
FIG. 3.C.3
PROHIBITS INSTALLATION
PROHIBITS
U S E
Turn
Off
Generator Setr
SHOCK
Dirconnect
Battery