Installation location
WARNING
Install the outdoor unit properly in a location that
is durable enough to support the weight of the
outdoor unit.
Insufficient durability may cause the outdoor unit to
fall, which may result in injury.
Pay special attention when installing the unit onto a
wall surface.
CAUTION
Do not install the outdoor unit in a location that
is subject to combustible gas leaks.
Accumulation of combustible gas around the outdoor
unit may cause a fire.
Install the outdoor unit in a location that meets the
following conditions after the customer's consent
is obtained.
A well-ventilated location free from obstacles near
the air intakes and air discharge.
A location that is not exposed to rain or direct
sunlight.
A location that does not increase the operating noise
or vibration of the outdoor unit.
A location that does not produce any drainage
problems from discharged water.
Do not install the outdoor unit in the following
locations.
A location with a saline atmosphere (coastal area)
or one that is full of sulfide gas (hot-spring area)
(Special maintenance is required).
A location subject to oil, vapor, oily smoke, or
corrosive gases.
A location in which organic solvent is used.
Places where iron or other metal dust is present. If
iron or other metal dust adheres to or collects on the
interior of the air conditioner, it may spontaneously
combust and start a fire.
A location where high-frequency equipment
(including inverter equipment, private power
generator, medical equipment, and communication
equipment) is used (Installation in such a location
may cause malfunction of the air conditioner,
abnormal control or problems due to noise from such
equipment).
A location in which the discharged air of the outdoor
unit blows against the window of a neighboring
house.
A location where the operating noise of the outdoor
unit is transmitted.
When the outdoor unit is installed in an elevated
position, be sure to secure its feet.
A location in which drain water poses any problems.
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CAUTION
1
Install the outdoor unit in a location where
the discharge air is not blocked.
2
When an outdoor unit is installed in a
location that is always exposed to strong
winds like a coast or on the high stories of
a building, secure normal fan operation by
using a duct or wind shield.
3
When installing the outdoor unit in a
location that is constantly exposed
to strong winds such as on the upper
stairs or rooftop of a building, apply the
windproofi ng measures referred to in the
following examples.
1) Install the unit so that its discharge port
faces the wall of the building.
Keep a distance 500 mm or more between
the unit and wall surface.
500 mm
2) Consider the wind direction during the
operational season of the air conditioner,
and install the unit so that the discharge port
is set at a right angle relative to the wind
direction.
Strong wind
Strong wind
When using an air conditioner under low outside
temperature conditions (Outside temp: -5°C or
lower) in COOL mode, prepare a duct or wind shield
so that it is not affected by the wind.
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Suction hood (Side)
Discharge hood
Discharge
Fin
Suction
Necessary space for
installation
(Unit: mm)
Obstacle at rear side
Upper side is free
1. Single unit installation
2. Obstacles on both right and left sides
The height of the
obstacle should be
lower than the height
of the outdoor unit.
150 or
300 or
more
more
3. Serial installation of two or more units
150 or
300 or
300 or
300 or
more
more
more
more
The height of the obstacle should be lower than the
height of the outdoor unit.
Obstacle also above unit
150 or
more
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