Choosing the installation location
Outdoor Unit
Where it is not exposed to strong wind
Well ventilated and dustless places
Where possible keep out of sunlight and rain
Where neighbors are not annoyed by operation sound or hot air
Solid wall or support that prevents vibration and is strong enough to hold the product weight
Where there is no risk of flammable gas leakage
When installing the unit at a high place be sure to fix the unit legs
3 m or more away from the TV or radio (to prevent the screen from being distorted or noise from being generated)
Install the unit horizontally
Place where drained water does not become any problem.
Place with no plants (especially climbing plants) and where small animal can not access.
Outdoor unit should not be place higher than 2.4 m or directly under eaves for accessibility for service and OH&S reasons.
• Avoid the following places to prevent malfunction of the unit
- Where there is machine oil
- Where sulfide gas exists
120 mm or more
'L' m as maximum pipe length and
3 m as minimum pipe length.
(It will reduce noise and vibration)
In sites with poor drainage,
use block bases for outdoor unit.
Adjust its height until the unit is
leveled. Otherwise, water leakage or
pooling of water may occur.
The appearance of the unit may be different from the diagram depending on the model.
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150 mm or more
' L' meters maximum
total pipe length
Wrap the refrigerant pipes and the drain
hose with the absorbent pad and vinyl tape.
Refer to page 45 for further details.
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- Salty environment such as seaside areas
- Other special atmosphere areas
120 mm or more
2.3 m or more
Additional drain pipe
'H' meters maximum
total pipe height
Where there is a danger of the unit falling,
use foot bolts to fix.
model
L
H
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5
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8
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