10.4
Connection of the condensate drain pipe to
outdoor unit
Whilst the unit is running in heating mode, condensation
forms in the outdoor unit and this has to be drained away.
• Insert the elbow supplied in the hole provided at the
bottom of the outdoor unit and turn it 90º to fix it (see
Figure 10.1).
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3
Fig. 10.1
Assembly of the drainage elbow for condensed
water.
Legend
1
Outdoor Unit
2
Drainage hose
3
Drainage elbow
• Mount the drainage hose ensuring that it leaves the
equipment with a downward slope.
• Verify the correct drainage of the water by pouring the
water into the collection tray located at the bottom of the
outdoor unit.
• Protect the condensate water hose with thermal insulation
to avoid freezing.
11 Electric wiring
11.1
Safety precautions
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DANGER!
Danger of electric shock.
• Before connecting the unit to the electric supply
line, ensure that the power is isolated.
DANGER!
e
Danger of electric shock.
• All electrical works should be completed by an
electrician or a similarly qualified person.
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e
DANGER!
Danger of electric shock.
• Ensure that the power line is equipped with a
bipolar or tetrapolar switch according to the
model, (single phase or three-phase) with a
distance of at least 3 mm between contacts
(Standard EN-60335-2-40).
e
DANGER!
Danger of electric shock.
• Equip the installation with protection against
short-circuits to avoid electric shocks. This is a
legal requirement.
e
DANGER!
Danger of electric shock.
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• Some units may be supplied with an Euro-
pean style plug, where this does not match
the local electrical sockets only use with a
suitable adaptor or replace the plug with a UK
style one.
e
DANGER!
Danger of electric shock.
• Use wiring in accordance with the respective
local, national and international wiring standards
regarding installation in technical electrics.
e
DANGER!
Danger of electric shock.
• Use an approved electric plug and power supply
cable.
WARNING!
a
• Danger of breakdowns or malfunction.
All electrical wiring must be of suitable size
and rating for the appliance and should only
be installed by suitably qualified personnel.
a
WARNING!
Danger of breakdowns or malfunction.
• Compliance with the Standard EN 61000-3-11:
Check that the nominal power of the main
phase current connection is > 100.
a
WARNING!
Danger of breakdowns or malfunction.
• Ensure that the supplied power voltage is in
the range of 90% to 110% of the rated voltage.
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