1-4. SELECTING
PIPE SIZE AND OPTIONAL DIFFERENT-DIAMETER JOINTS
The diameter of connection pipes differs according to the type and capacity of indoor units. Match the diameters of connection pipes for indoor and outdoor
units according to the following table.
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If the diameter of connection pipes does not match the diameter of pipe end connections, use optional different-diameter joints.
[mm (inch)]
Indoor unit
Outdoor unit
=
09 or less/12
15
ipe size
(liquid / gas)
6.35 (1/4) / 9.52 (3/8)
6.35 (1/4) / 12.7 (1/2)
AUNIT
B UNIT
6.35 (1/4) / 9.52 (3/8)
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1 -5. SELECTING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION
Where it is not exposed to strong wind.
Note:
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Where airflow is good and dustless.
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Where rain or direct sunshine can be avoided as much as possible.
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Where neighbours are not annoyed
by operation sound or hot air.
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Where
rigid wall or support is available to prevent the increase of op-
eration sound or vibration.
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Where there is no risk of combustible gas leakage.
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When
installing the unit at a high level, be sure to secure the unit legs.
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Where
it is at least 3 m (9.84 ft) away from the antenna
of TV set or
radio. Operation of the air conditioner may interfere with radio or TV re-
ception in areas where reception is weak. An amplifier may be required
for the affected device.
*
Install the unit horizontally.
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Please
install it in an area
not affected
by snowfall
or blowing snow.
In areas with heavy snow,
please install a canopy,
a pedestal and/or
some baffle boards.
Note:
It is advisable to make a piping loop near outdoor unit so as to reduce
vibration transmitted from there.
When operating the air conditioner in low outside temperature, be sure
to follow the instructions described below.
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Never install the outdoor unit in a place where its air inlet/outlet side
may be exposed directly to wind.
*
To prevent exposure to wind, install the outdoor unit with its air inlet
side facing the wall.
*
To prevent exposure
to wind,
it is recommended
to install a baffle
board on the air outlet side of the outdoor unit.
Avoid the following places for installation where air conditioner trouble
is liable to occur.
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Where flammable gas could leak.
* Where there is much machine oil.
*
Salty places such as the seaside.
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Where sulfide gas is generated such as a hot spring.
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Where there is high-frequency or wireless equipment.
FREE SPACE REQUIRED AROUND OUTDOOR UNIT
1. Top side obstacles
2. Front (blowing) side open
When there is an obstacle behind the
100 (3.94) or more
As long as space like the one
rear side only, it does not matter if
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there is an obstacle over the top side
maintained, it does not mat-
200 (7.87)
as shown in the figure below.
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ter if there are obstacles in
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of more
three directions (but top side
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Mal
is open).
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350 (13.78)
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3. Obstacles on front (blowing) side only ———
4, Obstacles on front and rear side only
In this case, the rear, both sides and
The unit can be used by at-
top should be open.
taching an optional outdoor
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5, Service space
Keep the service space as shown in the figure below for mainte-
* When installing the unit in an area that is enclosed on four sides such
nance.
as a verandah, be sure to leave move than 200 mm (7.87 in.) behind
the unit as shown.
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When
there
is a lack of airflow or there
is a possibility of becoming
100 (3.94)
short cycle,
install an outlet guide
and
make
sure there
is enough
or more
space behind the rear side of the air inlet.
Service space
Note:
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Make sure not to install several outdoor units sideways next to each
500 (19.68) or more
other.
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or more
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ore than
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Less than 1,200 (47.3) of the front surface side
[Unit: mm (inch)