Thanks Duane, I check my Man. Since there is alot more room than 1/2" back
there. Might have to install wall like you did to increase air flow.
Ron&Gina
73 Pumpkin-Rose
Fort Mohave, AZ.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: duane m simmons
To:
Sent: Friday, July 23, 1999 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: GMC: GMC Motorhome Digest V2 #558
> Ron & Gina, et al
> One item that significantly effect the Frig operation at high ambient
> temperature that is not understude by all is the Venting system. W/O
> proper venting, the Frig will shut down at a relative low temperature as
> compared to a proper venting system. A look at your Owner/installation
> manual or a talk w/your manufacturer, will ID that the Frig is designed
> to be installed against a vertical wall within 1/2" for proper venting
> (forces the air thru the coils, not around the coils).
> This can be tricky with a GMC since the walls are curved. However, I
> installed a dummy vertical wall (about 3/4 vertical distance) in the back
> of my Frig when I installed it & it works fine, even in Hot weather. I
> covered the volume above the Frig & made a smooth venting path (duct)
> from behind the Frig to the Roof Vent. I filled the void space behind
> the vertical wall & on top of the frig with insulation material.
>
> Good Luck
> Duane Simmons
>
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there. Might have to install wall like you did to increase air flow.
Ron&Gina
73 Pumpkin-Rose
Fort Mohave, AZ.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: duane m simmons
To:
Sent: Friday, July 23, 1999 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: GMC: GMC Motorhome Digest V2 #558
> Ron & Gina, et al
> One item that significantly effect the Frig operation at high ambient
> temperature that is not understude by all is the Venting system. W/O
> proper venting, the Frig will shut down at a relative low temperature as
> compared to a proper venting system. A look at your Owner/installation
> manual or a talk w/your manufacturer, will ID that the Frig is designed
> to be installed against a vertical wall within 1/2" for proper venting
> (forces the air thru the coils, not around the coils).
> This can be tricky with a GMC since the walls are curved. However, I
> installed a dummy vertical wall (about 3/4 vertical distance) in the back
> of my Frig when I installed it & it works fine, even in Hot weather. I
> covered the volume above the Frig & made a smooth venting path (duct)
> from behind the Frig to the Roof Vent. I filled the void space behind
> the vertical wall & on top of the frig with insulation material.
>
> Good Luck
> Duane Simmons
>
> ___________________________________________________________________
> Get the Internet just the way you want it.
> Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month!
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