Do I need special non-duck kit for air re-circulation? How long from the back to the top air vent? (I don't want my cabinet to cover it)
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i guess yes you need to buy special non duct kit for air re circulation kit. do not remove top and back of air vent duct hole cover and just install air re circulation kit the air will be come out from top and I guess kitchen cabinet wont cover that holes.my best suggestion is just download installation manual from broan website and you will know exactly dimension and all stuff
1209175
No this is not a built in unit, however, if you are building some custom cabinetry, then this could be custom fit into place quite nicely. Something to keep in mind is the air circulation required as this unit has to have significant space on the sides and back to ensure it can cool efficiently.
1936351
That sounds good, consider where your make up air is going to come from. Without a good free flow source of make up air, you will notget much flow. Perhaps you have a shady and low and cool side of the house where you can add a vent for make up air. The opening for the make up air should be approximately the same square inches as the fan.
594340
This is mainly a Floor Duct Vent as far as I recall. you may need an actual Wall Vent. Good Luck.
1444211
No, I simply use it to draw air out of the cabinet where I keep me computer. It helps with air flow because I have the front of the cabinet open always. I don't think drawing air in would be worth the extra cost.
293129
The only ventilation is the space in the back which you use for your cables with the cabinet door closed. There is ample space between the shelves. And ... you can leave the doors off the unit if you choose.
787617
I remodeled my kitchen last summer and wondered the same thing. The problem is that this unit blows exhaust from the back, traditional built in's blow it out the front. Operating heat for the compressor is an issue. As long as the unit can get airflow around it, it will be fine. I had the under counter hole cut 6" wider than the unit (3" ea side) and at least 6" space behind the compressor. I framed in the gap with trim pieces on the front. It looks and runs great. Hope this helps!
1375859
You would need to leave at least two inches of space on the left, right, and if possible the top. Also you need to leave at least four inches in the rear. Trim work will negate the spacing so it is not recommended. The goal is to passively get the heat from behind the unit and out of the cabinet.
146884
My fan is set up to pull air in and expel out the back. Even though my cabinet has a open front, my receiver puts out some heat in a small area (not to mention the DVD, cable box, Roku) and I get real peace of mind..
431940
I also live in the NE (MA). Although the louvers close by themselves, they are not a good seal against warm air (air that you just paid to heat) escaping. If you have the fan at a high spot in the house, the pressure will be for the air to force its way out throught this loosely sealed, and un-insulated opening. It is unlikely that cold air will come down, but you will lose significant heat through this opening. The cold air will be drawn in elsewhere in your house to replace the air that you are losing here. So, with that said, here is what I did: I built a plywood box lined with foam insulation. The open bottom rim is lined with weatherstripping. It is sized to be bigger (L X W) and a bit taller than the fan assembly. It simply sits over the fan assembly in the attic during the heating season. Also, I made a "cap" of plywood, thin insulation, and weatherstripping that is held against the louvers on the living side of the fan assembly by straps that go around the fan support struts (they pass through, and partially hold open the louvers). Thus, the fan is sealed from both sides, and this prevents any warm air escape through the whole house fan. The bottom line here is that the real issue is to eliminate, as much as possible, any air that you have just paid to heat from passing through this loosely sealed opening in the most heat-loss-vulnerable part of your house. I don't know how this help forum works, but if there is a way, I can send you pics of what I have done if what I have given you is not clear.
984154
Mine's exactly 5.4 inches tall. It should fit your space but be advised, there are air vents on the top and the unit does produce some heat during operation so I wouldn't put it in too tight of a space. Mine runs in an enclosed cabinet with little more than an about an inch of clearance. After about an hour the unit feels slightly warm and after a day of play, it's warmed up the whole cabinet about 10 degrees. If I run with the cabinet doors open, the unit doesn't even get warm. So if you can maintain at least some air flow through the vents, it should be OK.
822910
well the product is 17-12-12. sounds like your putting it in some kind of enclosure. this thing has 2 fans in the back for cooling. its 12 inches high and 12 wideyour going to want to leave about 3 inches of clearance on top and 3 on each side at least. this thing has to be able to cool it self off and you really dont want to get in the way of that. leave at least 6 inches of room in the back where the fans are for cooling.
1464017
I would not suggest it. This unit needs full airflow all around it. I have mine in a cabinet space with ample air circulation, but it died after a year. You need to find one that is actually "under counter installation" approved.
679296
Yep. The air goes trough a filter and is recirculated through the black hidden vent on top of the door, or, it can be connected to a duct evacuating the air outdoor if such a duct is present in the upper cabinet.
361863
Mine is in a 3 sided cabinet with an open back. Doesn't seem to get too hot. Mine does have space on both sides, front and top of unit . Our open back allows for plenty of air circulation.
1471199
All things considered (there is a small panel on the vent in back the sticks out about ¼" or so), the depth is about 20 ¼" and I think you would need to add a couple additional inches so air circulates around the back of the unit.
1308956
recommended only if the space behind the cabinet vents to some open space. otherwise, the cooler will overheat.