8 . FREE-STANDING INSTALLATIONS
If the refrigerator is to be used as a free-standing model, a vertical free space of at least 75 mm (3") must be left over the top so that
the air circulating over the cooling unit at the back can emerge
unhindered. The flue kit for venting the flue gases to the outside
air must be fitted, - see item 11.
The refrigerator must be secured by some means to prevent
it moving and causing possible damage to the pipe line or its
connections. A suggested method of securing is by means of
metal brackets about 20 mm (%") wide, (which should be made
to suit the particular installation), screwed to the rear top corners
of the refrigerator casing and to the wall of the caravan (fig. 3). It
is not advisable to fix by means of screws or bolts through the
holes in the feet as this could make subsequent removal for
servicing, difficult or time consuming.
9 . BUILDING-IN
When the refrigerator is built-in, adequate space must be left under, over and behind it to allow a sufficient circulation of air
over the cooling unit at the back for satisfactory operation. The recommended method of building-in is shown in fig. 4, with the upper ventilator at
the front. However, where space limitations do not permit the upper ventilator to be fitted at the front, the alternative arrangements shown in figs.
5 & 6 may be adopted and the height of the recess reduced accordingly. A work-surface can then be fitted over the top front of the refrigerator,
but it must not over-hang the door where it would interfere with the operation of the travel catch.
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