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lnstallation lnstructions - Outdoor Unit
Step 1: Select installation location
Before installing the outdoor unit, you must choose an appropriate location. The following are standards
that will help you choose an appropriate location for the appliance.
Proper installation locations meet the following standards:
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Meets all spatial requirements shown in lnstallation Space Requirements above.
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Good air circulation and ventilation
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Firm and solid - the location can support the appliance and will not vibrate
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Noise from the appliance will not disturb others
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Protected from prolonged periods of direct sunlight or rain
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Where snowfall is anticipated, raise the appliance above the base pad to prevent ice buildup and coil
damage. Mount the appliance high enough to be above the average accumulated area snowfall.
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The minimum heigh must be 18 inches
DO NOT install the appliance in the following locations:
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Near an obstacle that will black air inlets and outlets
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Near a public street, crowded areas, or where noise from the appliance will disturb others
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Near animals or plants that will be harmed by hot air discharge
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Near any source of combustible gas
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In a location that is exposed to large amounts of dust
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In a location exposed to a excessive amounts of salty air
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXTREME WEATHER
lf the appliance is exposed to heavy wind:
lnstall the appliance so that air outlet fan is at a 90° angle to the direction of the wind. lf needed, build a
barrier in front of the appliance to protect it from extremely heavy winds.
See Figures below.
Strong wind
lf the appliance is frequently exposed to heavy rain or snow:
Build a shelter above the appliance to protect it from the rain or snow. Be careful not to obstruct air flow
around the appliance.
lf the appliance is frequently exposed to salty air (seaside):
Use outdoor unit that is specially designed to resist corrosion.
Step 2: lnstall drain joint(Heat pump appliance only)
Before bolting the outdoor unit in place, you must install the drain joint at the bottom of the appliance.
Note that there are two different types of drain joints depending on the type of outdoor unit.
Strong wind
Wind Baffle
Strong wind
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