- Tropical (T): 'this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging
from 16 °C to 43 °C'
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, total
system failure and may invalidate the warranty provided with the appliance. For products intended
to be installed into a tall housing unit, the following requirements need to be met:
The open channel at the rear is clearly shown. For the correct operation of the appliance it is
important that the top of the housing unit is not blocked off. A channel depth of 40-50mm is
normal with most units.
A ventilation hole is required in the plinth of the unit; this allows air
To be drawn over the compressor & heat exchange. The required air flow can be achieved by
removal of a thin section of plinth (recommended 600mm x 10mm minimum).
As a rule, the more air that can get in and out, the better and more efficient the operation of the
product.
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