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How to measure your unit before ordering a cover

A well-measured unit is what makes a cover fit first time. All you need is an ordinary tape measure, a piece of paper and a phone for a few photographs. Below we take you through the measurement step by step. If anything is unclear along the way, note it down with your enquiry and we will ask before we start the design.

  1. 1

    Measure the width of the unit

    Measure the unit horizontally, at its widest point. Include anything that sticks out, such as guards, handles or valves. Write the result down in millimetres or centimetres.

  2. 2

    Measure the height of the unit

    Measure from the bottom to the top of the casing. If the unit stands on feet or on a base, note the height of the unit and the height of the base separately — both affect the design of the cover.

  3. 3

    Measure the depth of the unit

    Measure how far the unit projects from the wall, or how deep it is if it stands on the ground. Clearance for the airflow gets added to this figure later, but that is our job at the design stage — just give us the dimension of the equipment itself.

  4. 4

    Look at the surroundings and the mounting

    Note which side the pipes and cables come out of, how the unit is fixed (on wall brackets or on the ground) and what is next to it: a window sill, a downpipe, the corner of the building, a fence. This determines how far the enclosure can go and how the cover is fixed.

  5. 5

    Leave room for the airflow

    The cover must not touch the unit, because the equipment draws air in and blows it out. The clearance required depends on the model and on its manufacturer's guidance, so give us the make and type of the unit and we will allow for the right gaps in the design.

Worth remembering

  • —Use a rigid tape rather than a fabric one, so the result is not short over the longer runs.
  • —Take two or three photographs of the unit from different angles, including one that shows how it is mounted and what is around it. Photographs are a real help when we design.
  • —If you are unsure about a dimension, give a range and add a note rather than guessing. We will check it before production.

Once you have the set — width, height and depth of the unit, how it is mounted and a few photographs — head to the configurator and send us an enquiry. We will use it to design a cover that fits your unit and your house.

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