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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXTREME
WEATHER
Strong wind
Strong wind
Wind baffle
Strong wind
Air inlet
Air inlet
Air outlet
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OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION
Build a shelter above the unit to protect it from the rain or
snow. Be careful not to obstruct air flow around the unit.
Before bolting the outdoor unit in place, Note that there are
two different types of drain joints depending on the type of
outdoor unit.
The outdoor unit can be anchored to the ground or to a
wall-mounted bracket.
Do not install drainage hose on outdoor unit.
IF THE UNIT IS FREQUENTLY EXPOSED TO
HEAVY RAIN OR SNOW:
STEP 2:
STEP 3: ANCHOR OUTDOOR UNIT
UNIT MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
fig 4.2
fig 4.3
fig 4.5
If the unit is exposed to heavy wind:
Install unit so that air outlet fan is at a 90° angle to the direction
of the wind. If needed, build a barrier in front of the unit to protect
it from extremely heavy winds.
See Fig. 4.2 and Fig. 4.3.
IN COLD CLIMATES
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