CDA FW971 Installation, Use And Maintenance Manual page 18

An air intake should be
provided somewhere
in the cabinet run to
allow free air in. In this
example, a plinth vent
is shown underneath
the refrigerator .
A thin section of the
plinth can be removed
to allow air into the unit
(recommended 600mm
x 10mm)
fig. 5
Important
Please follow the instructions to install this unit. 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 hole is shown in the base shelf of the unit; this allows air to be
drawn over the compressor & heat exchange. Some installers fit
a decorative plinth vent. In most cases this is not required, but is a
welcome aesthetic addition.
As a rule, the more air can get in, the better and more efficient the
operation of the product.
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Refrigerator
outline
300
300
plan view of cut out and ventilation gaps
The top of the cabinet
needs to be vented
into the room
Recommended size of
vent opening:
500 x 35mm
If the furniture does
not allow free air into
the room then a plinth
vent, or other means of
ventilation needs to be
provided to ensure a
natural flow of air
There should be space
at the rear of the
Min 30mm
cabinet to allow cool air
to be drawn over the
condenser.
Recommended:
500 x 35mm
A hole should be cut in the
supporting shelf, as shown below