(Bulletin
c o n t i n u e d )
FIG.
A2
Also,
make sure the distance from
the bottom of the refrigerator to the
roof vent is at least the minimum
dimension given in the Installation
Instructions for each model.
See FIG.
A2.
FOR MINIMUM
DIMENSION.
SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MIN. 5
C.
MAXIMUM OPEN
SPACE 1 1/2 IN.
(See 5D)
CHECK FOR RESTRICTIONS
IN AIR DUCTS OR VENTS
(See 5A)
Some smaller models may be installed
with two side wall vents instead of
using a roof vent. For this type of
installation make sure the top of the
upper vent is the correct distance above
the refrigerator. See FIG. A3. The
minimum dimension for this measurement
is listed in the Installation Instructions
for each model.
FIG. A3
CHECK MINIMUM
HEIGHT (See
Installation
Instructions)
D. Check the open space above the refrigera-
tor. If this space is 1 1/2 inches or
more it must be blocked off to prevent
hot air from being trapped above the
refrigerator. See FIG. A2.
If venting is suspected as a problem, run the
performance test described below with
the
refrig-
erator installed, then run the same test with
the refrigerator removed. If there is a definite
improvement in performance, a venting problem
is indicated.
Also, see
Section
B. PERFORMANCE
TEST, Item 9.
L
D-9-1 1
SPECIAL VENTING FOR DIRECT-VENT MODELS
RM182, 215, 2192
These models are designed to be installed in
small vans and are usually placed in a cabinet
that is not open to the outside of the vehicle.
This means that air from within the vehicle
must be used to cool the condenser.
Customers with this type of installation must be
made aware that the vehicle interior must be
kept from getting too hot. If the vehicle is
left parked in the sun, with all doors and windows
closed, the inside temperature can quickly exceed
100 degrees, and the cooling process will slow
down or stop completely.
REAR VIEW OF REFRIGERATOR
Arrows indicate direction
Alternative positions
SIDE VIEW OF
upper ventilator
Arrows indicate direction
of air flow over Cooling Unit
Lower
Ventilator
Manual
Compliments
of
Northwest
RV
Supply
Printed
From
http://www.nwrvsupply.com