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Ventilation
The main consideration when installing any refrigeration unit into
a fitted kitchen is ventilation. The heat removed from the cooling
compartment needs to be dissipated into the atmosphere. Incorrect
ventilation can lead to premature compressor failure, excessive
power consumption and total system failure. For products intended
to be installed into a tall housing unit, the following requirements
need to be met:
A ventilation hole is required in the plinth of the unit (Fig.7),this
allows air to be drawn over the compressor & heat exchange. A
decorative grille can then be used to cover this hole. Alternatively
the required air flow can be achieved by removal of a thin section of
plinth (recommended 600mm x 10mm minimum).
Adequate ventilation should be provided in the base of the
unit(Fig.5/6 (A)) to aid airflow (recommended 300mm x 300mm).
The top of the cabinet needs to be vented into the room(Fig.7)
Recommended size of vent opening: 500 x 30mm If the furniture
does not allow free air into the room then a plinth vent, and/or
other means of ventilation needs to be provided to ensure a natural
flow of air.
Please note a plinth vent / grill is not included with the appliance.
This is given as a guide to aid installation. Your installer will be able
to determine if you would be required to buy a plinth vent / grill for
your type of installation or not.
As a rule, the more air that can flow around the
appliance, the better and more efficient the operation
of the product.
