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German: Aufstellboden

English translation: base unit







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German term or phrase:Aufstellboden
English translation:base unit
Entered by:Rowan Morrell
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Tech/Engineering - Food & Dairy / Catering Equipment Catalogue
German term or phrase: Aufstellboden
"In der Thekenkonstruktion ist ein gut belüfteter ***Aufstellboden*** unterhalb der Kühlwanne vorzusehen. Für verschiedene Lebensmittel sind zwei Luftgeschwindigkeiten wählbar. Die Steuerung ist mit einem Alarmsummer ausgerüstet, welcher bei Bedarf aktiviert werden kann. Für die Thekenbeleuchtung ist ein frei nutzbarer Schalter vorhanden."

From a catalogue for catering equipment such as food counters. Few dictionaries have a translation for "Aufstellboden", but DicData is kind enough to suggest "floor". I'm not sure whether that's correct in this context or not though. TIA for any light you can shed on this somewhat unusual word.
Rowan Morrell
New Zealand
Clarification request(s) and response
Rowan Morrell (asker): 10:35am Aug 8, 2005: Andrew - Thanks for your answer and additional comments. I've actually said "The counter design should include ...", which has quite a good ring. And I see that Lisa has said much the same thing!

Thank you also Frosty. To be honest, I like your suggestion best at this stage. Well actually, Lisa's "display shelf" might be better still!


Rowan Morrell (asker): 11:17am Aug 8, 2005: If it is a base unit - And not a shelf of some sort, I guess you'd be right, Andrew. Having read Brigitte's peer grades, I'm now leaning back to "base unit".

base (unit) or space
Explanation:
When constructing the counter ensure that the base unit below the chiller is well ventilated
When constructing the counter ensure that the space between the floor and the chiller is well ventilated


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Note added at 22 mins (2005-08-08 10:17:25 GMT)
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PS \"When constructing...\" is not optimal. \"Regarding the design of the counter...\" might be better if the counter is bought and fitted separately from your client\'s product.

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Note added at 57 mins (2005-08-08 10:52:09 GMT)
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RE Asker comment: The \'Aufstellboden\' will not be visible (i.e. \'on display\') to the general public :-(
Selected response from:

Andrew Swift
United Kingdom
Note from asker to answerer
Well in the end, after reading Brigitte's peer grade comments in particular, I have opted for "base unit". But everyone made pretty useful contributions here. Many thanks - I appreciate your help.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +1base (unit) or space
Andrew Swift
3 +1presentation shelf
Frosty
3bottom
Christine Lam
3supportHarry Borsje


  

Answers

11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
presentation shelf

Explanation:
Might work!

Frosty
Germany
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 32

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree Lisa Davey: my first thought was "display shelf"
17 mins
  -> Thanks. Display would also work.

neutral BrigitteHilgner: Usually the space beneath the chiller is not used for display/presentation purposes. Of course, I might be wrong, not having seen the object.
53 mins
  -> And if the chiller is located at the top of the cabinet?
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39 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
support

Explanation:
does it for me

Harry Borsje
Netherlands
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 12
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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
base (unit) or space

Explanation:
When constructing the counter ensure that the base unit below the chiller is well ventilated
When constructing the counter ensure that the space between the floor and the chiller is well ventilated


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Note added at 22 mins (2005-08-08 10:17:25 GMT)
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PS \"When constructing...\" is not optimal. \"Regarding the design of the counter...\" might be better if the counter is bought and fitted separately from your client\'s product.

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Note added at 57 mins (2005-08-08 10:52:09 GMT)
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RE Asker comment: The \'Aufstellboden\' will not be visible (i.e. \'on display\') to the general public :-(

Andrew Swift
United Kingdom
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 71
Note from asker to answerer
Well in the end, after reading Brigitte's peer grade comments in particular, I have opted for "base unit". But everyone made pretty useful contributions here. Many thanks - I appreciate your help.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral Lisa Davey: I stand corrected! Quite pleased really, :-) cos I wasn't looking forward to justifying "ist ...vorzusehen".
16 mins
  -> Thanks, Lisa. What do you make of this part of the sentence “ist…vorzusehen”? Sounds to me like the installer is being asked to ensure that the chiller can draw in air. Hence the need for space below the unit/shelf.

agree BrigitteHilgner: To me, this makes most sense in the context. I don't think the "unit" in question is there for display/presentation purposes.
51 mins
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
bottom

Explanation:
how about simply saying "ventilated bottom" or even "ventilated bottom compartment"
Ventilated sides and bottom maximize airflow for uniform temperature ... Ideal for
food, pharmaceutical, and general product uses ...
www.materialflow.com/Buckhorn_Food_Processing_Containers.ht... - 70k -

Christine Lam
Canada
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 8
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