Roof Preparation - Furrion CHILL FACR13HESA Serie Manuel De L'utilisateur

After the Location Has Been Selected:
1. Check for obstructions in the area where the air
conditioner will be installed.
13 ⁄ "
(345mm)
34 ⁄ "
(884mm)
18"
Keep this air flow area free of obstructions
2. Check the inside of the RV for return air kit obstructions.
(i.e. door openings, room dividers, curtains, ceiling fixtures,
etc.) Allow 6" (152mm) space from the opening to account
for any potential return air kit obstructions.
17.5"
(438mm)

Roof Preparation

Opening Requirements - Before preparing the ceiling opening,
Roof
6"
Opening
decide on the type of system options. Read all of the following
19 ⁄ "
(500mm)
instructions before beginning the installation.
6"
19 ⁄ "
Fire/Electric Shock Hazard
(500mm)
●
Make sure there are no obstacles inside the RV roof, floor
and walls, such as wires and pipes.
●
Shut off the gas supply and disconnect the 115VAC
power from the RV before drilling or cutting into the RV.
Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or
serious injury.
Roof Thickness
The installation of air conditioner suits for roof thickness from
3.5" (90mm) to 6" (152mm). For other thickness, please contact
Furrion or Furrion authorized service agent.
Installing in an Existing Opening
1. Unscrew and remove the roof vent.
2. Remove all caulking compound around the opening.
3. If the opening exceeds 141/4" x 141/4" (+1/2"), it will be
necessary to resize the opening to 141/4" x 141/4" (+1/2"). If the
opening is less than 141/4" x 141/4" (+1/2"), it must be enlarged.
27 ⁄ "
(700mm)
Center Line
Roof Opening
of Rooftop
17.5"
(438mm) Front
6"
19 ⁄ "
(500mm)
17.5"
(438mm)
6"
19 ⁄ "
(500mm)
WARNING
Making a New Opening
If a roof vent opening will not be used, a 141/4" x 141/4" (+1/2")
(362mm x 362mm) opening must be cut through the roof and
ceiling of the RV. This opening must be located between the
roof reinforcing members.
The 141/4" x 141/4" (+1/2") opening is part of the return air system
17.5"
of the air conditioner and must be finished in accordance with
(438mm)
NFPA Standard 501C Section 2.7.2.
1. Mark a 141/4" x 141/4" (+1/2") square on the roof and carefully
cut an opening.
Roof
Opening
2. Using the roof opening as a guide, cut a matching hole in
the ceiling.
NOTE: Maintain structural integrity. Otherwise damage
to product and/or RV could occur. Always observe the
following guidelines while structuring the opening.
Do not cut roof
structure or
rafters
3. The opening created must be framed to provide adequate
support and prevent air from being drawn from the roof
cavity.
4. Lumber 3/4" or more in thickness must be used. Remember
⁄ " Min.
to provide an entrance hole for power supplies, wall
(19.05 mm)
thermostat and furnace wiring for connections. Leave 15"
(381mm) minimum at the front of the opening.
- 4 -
Good: rafters Good: location
supported by between roof
cross beams rafters
Leave access for
power supply wiring
CCD-0005773 Rev: 04-25-22