Date:         Sun, 26 Jul 1998 09:00:15 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark McCulley <raven@HALCYON.COM>
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From:         Mark McCulley <raven@HALCYON.COM>
Subject:      Re: Carver P4 - Thoughts on installation
Comments: To: Steven Johnson <sjohnson@CALWEB.COM>, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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At 08:36 AM 7/26/98 -0700, Steven Johnson wrote:
>I *strongly* suggest that you drill both intake and outlet holes through
>the floor.  I know this is probably the most painful part of the exer-
>cise, but it must be done to get a good safe installation.  You only
>need one opening for the actually heated air in the kick panel.  The
>intake for the heating air is not necessary.  Another thing I wish I
>new before I put mine in... :(
>
I agree with Steven, drilling the two holes through the floor was definately
the most anguishing part of the Propex/Carver installation. Double and
triple check your measurements before using the drill. Use the proper size
hole cutter and drill a pilot hole. Paint the exposed metal edges of the
holes to prevent rust.

I also agree that the storage locker is the best location for the heater. I
installed both the inlet and outlet in the kick panel. Although the inlet is
not absolutely necessary, I located both grills above the stock rectangular
rear heater outlet and the installation looks great.

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-Mark McCulley