Minibar Systems
GuestFridge Slim User’s Guide
DOC0205_GuestFridge_Slim_User's_Guide
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4.
Location and Ventilation Requirements
The
Fridge User’s Guide
details the criteria necessary for the installation of the Fridge. These details are essential for the
efficient running of the electronics and refrigeration systems ensuring its long life span and trouble free operation.
4.1
Choosing the Right Location
Place the Fridge in a dry and regularly ventilated room. Do not place the Fridge near a heat source (stove, heater,
radiator, etc.) and do not expose to direct sunlight. Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat
sources may increase electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the Fridge not
to perform properly. Avoid locating the Fridge in moist areas. This Fridge uses compressor refrigeration
technology and is designed to operate at a maximum of 30 degrees below the ambient temperature.
4.2
Ventilation – Basic Principles and the Fridge Environment
Ventilation occurs by convection
. Convection is the movement of air caused by the tendency of hotter and
less dense air to rise, and colder, denser air to sink under the influence of gravity, which consequently results in
transfer of heat.
The exhaust vent must exit into free space in the guest room
.
It must not vent into an enclosed space such as a
closet, case good or ceiling void, as the heat will be trapped. The Fridge must not be placed against a heating
radiator, window, curtains, or in direct sunlight. Ventilation grills or slots must not be covered.
Please contact Minibar Systems for review of your case good drawings to ensure your design meets the criteria
outlined in the Minibar Case Good Specifications Manual. If these ventilation requirements are not met, the
warranty is void. The Minibar Systems GuestFridge and SmartFridge Ventilation and Case Good Specifications
Manual can be found on the
While the Fridge is cooling (removing the heat) from its interior, the removed heat is being dissipated through
the condenser coil at the rear of the Fridge. This heat must be removed with proper air circulation and exhausted
to the outside of the cabinet enclosure.
If this is not done, excessive heat will build up inside the cabinet
enclosure and prevent the unit from maintaining proper cooling, increase power consumption and overheat
the electrical components.
5.
Grounding Instructions
The mains power outlet socket should be located within close proximity of the Fridge.
A standard AC mains outlet socket with safety ground is provided. The AC mains supply to the Fridge must be clean
and stable.
The power cord that is supplied with the Fridge has the appropriate grounding conductor and grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an appropriate wall outlet that has been installed and grounded in accordance with all
existing local codes and ordinances. The required nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating plate
(inside the Fridge or on the exterior rear wall of the Fridge).
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions
concerning power and/or grounding should be directed to a certified electrician.
