Jennair JBSFS48NMX Instructions D'installation page 8

SITE PREPARATION
OPEN TO CEILING OR SOFFIT CABINET
Ceiling or soffit
No obstruction
above refrigerator
Cabinet
MODEL
42
48
These type of installations require a minimum of
6" (15.24 cm) of open space above the refrigerator.
This space must not be blocked in any way, including
soffits.
Depth of cabinet must be less than 25" (63.5 cm).
If your opening does not meet these requirements,
you will need to make modifications.
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6" air gap min.
25" (maximum)
Cabinet
84"
(213.3 cm)
Width (A)
WIDTH A
42" (106.7 cm)
48" (121.9 cm)
CLOSED SOFFIT CABINET
MODEL
42
48
Depth of cabinet must be less than 25" (63.5 cm).
Height of soffit must not exceed 84" (213.3 cm).
Following illustrations explain the cabinet
construction (soffit and rear wall positions) required
for optimum ventilation and airflow.
Rear wall
✔
soffit
✔
Grey arrow = ambient air;
Cabinet depth 25" and soffit located
at 84", provides proper airflow/
ventilation to the refrigerator.
Efficient cooling is achieved.
If your opening does not meet these requirements,
you will need to make modifications.
84"
(213.3 cm)
25"
(maximum)
Width (A)
WIDTH A
42" (106.7 cm)
48" (121.9 cm)
Rear wall
Top View
soffit
Front View
Black arrow = warm air
Cabinet depth more than 25" and/
or soffit located at more than 84",
causes air gap at back and/or top
of the refrigerator. Air gap allows
warm air recirculation causing loss
in cooling efficiency.
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