C.
Roof Opening Preparations
1.
If t h e o p e n i n g e x c e e d s 3 6 0 X 3 6 0
make it smaller by installing
spacers or close off plates.
2.
If the opening is smaller than 350 X
350 mm, it
w i l l b e n e c e s s a r y t o
enlarge the opening; see 4.B.
3.
Route a grounded power supply line
from circuit breaker or fuse box to
the roof opening. (FIG. 4.C.3)
a.
T h e p o w e r s u p p l y m u s t b e a
separate circuit, fused with a 20
amp Time Delay Fuse or 20 amp
Circuit Breaker.
b.
The
power
m u s t b e
grounded 2.5
COPPER sup-
ply for distances of
or
less.
C .
The power supply wiring MUST
comply
with
all
applicable
regulations and wiring codes.
d.
Depending on entrance location,
up to
meter of supply wire
must
extend
into
the
roof
o p e n i n g t o
insure
ease of
a t t a c h m e n t t o
t h e
a i r
conditioner.
e.
I f v e n t f a n w a s r e m o v e d , t h e
existing
w i r e m a y b e u t i l i z e d ,
provided it is of
size and
fused.
BOX
FIG. 4.C.3
6 0 0 m m
EXCESS WIRE
FOR HOOK-UP
4.
Framing is required around the roof
opening to insure adequate support,
provide a smooth surface for sealing
and prevent hot or cold air from
being drawn into the opening.
This
framing should be wood strips 380 X
25 mm X thickness of roof to ceiling
distance. A hole for the power supply
must be provided, FIG. 4.C.4.
FIG. 4.C.4
OPENING SO IT
WON’T COLLAPSE WHEN
BOLTING DOWN APPLIANCE
LEAVE ACCESS FOR
POWER SUPPLY WIRING
NOTE*
Under no circumstances should the
roof be constructed to create a low
spot
where
water
will accumulate
when the air conditioner is installed.
T h i s m a y c r e a t e a w a t e r l e a k i n t o
the interior of the Caravan.
5.
A.
AIR CONDITIONERS
Remove
the
carton
from
the
conditioner and discard. (FIG.
air
