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3.3 POSITIONING
3.3 POSITIONING
3.3 POSITIONING
3.3 POSITIONING
3.3 POSITIONING
Consider the following when determining the most suitable site for installation:
- dimensions and location of the water piping,
- electrical power supply;
- access for servicing and maintenance or repair of the unit and/or it’s components;
- floor load capacity;
- ventilation of the air cooled condenser of the unit;
- direction and exposure to solar radiation: where possible avoid exposing the condensing coil to direct sunlight;
- wind direction: the unit should be installed where it is not exposed to wind so as to avoid recirculation;
- installation surface: do not position the unit on dark coloured surfaces (e.g. tarmac surfaces) in order to avoid
overheating during operation ;
- possible reverberation of sound emissions.
All KAPPA.V 2001 series units are designed and manufactured for external installation (gardens, terraces etc.)
make sure that the unit is not covered, even partially, by trees or canopies which could obstruct proper air
circulation.
It is advisable to create a solid base support on which to position the unit. The supporting area must be completely
flat and horizontal and large enough to place the unit on. This is most important when positioning the unit directly
on the ground (gardens etc.). The following figure illustrates a typical foundation structure.
The floor slab should be:
- made with a proper foundation raised 15-20 cm above ground level,
- with a cork underlayment sealed around the perimeter,
- flat, horizontal and capable of supporting 150% of the unit’s operating weight.
- at least 30 cm longer and wider than the unit.
The units transmit low levels of vibration to the ground: it is however recommended to place hard rubber.
rubber between the subframe and the supporting surface.
Anti-vibration mounts may be required in certain situations (contact our offices).
When installing on roofs or intermediate floors, units and piping must be isolated from walls and ceilings.
Units should not be positioned near offices, bedrooms or in premises where low levels are required. It is not
recommended therefore to install the units in narrow or confined spaces in order to avoid reverberation.
FLOOR SLAB
SEALANT
CORK UNDERLAY
GROUND
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