Installation Instructions - Forte 450 Series User Manual

Ventilation is the main consideration when installing any refrigeration unit into a custom kitchen.
The heat removed from the cooling and/or freezing compartments needs to be dissipated into the atmosphere.
Incorrect ventilation can lead to premature compressor failure, excessive power consumption, moisture
buildup and mold, total system failure and will likely invalidate the warranty provided with the appliance.
For products intended to be installed into a cabinet, the following requirements must be met:
Ventilation from underneath through the base of the kitchen cabinet must be set up with the supplied
ventilation grill or an air vent with at least a 31 in
Installing the cabinet base air ventilation grill:
• Cut a hole in the plinth/kick plate of the kitchen cabinet below
the refrigerator: 17.64 in. (448 mm) wide and 2.6 in. (55mm) high.
• Insert the ventilation grill into the cut out in the cabinet base.
• Secure the grill with the 4 screws, 1 in each corner.
Rear air vent recommended minimum
15 x 1.5 inches (50cm x 4cm)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Air vent recommended minimum
17.64 in. x 2.17 in (448 mm x 55mm)
(200 cm ) cross section area.
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IMPORTANT!
An air passageway must be provided in the
top of the cabinet run to allow free air in
and out.
There must be space at the rear of the
cabinet to allow cool air to be drawn over the
condenser.
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