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2. Put water in the drain pan and make sure that the
water is drained out of doors.
3. When connecting extension drain hose, insulate the
connecting part of extension drain hose with shield
pipe.
Fig. 8-4-19
CAUTION
Arrange the drain pipe for proper drainage from the
unit.
Improper drainage can result in dew-dropping.
This air conditioner has the structure designed to drain
water collected from dew, which forms on the back of
the indoor unit, to the drain pan.
Therefore, do not store the power cord and other parts
at a height above the drain guide.
Fig. 8-4-20
Inside the room
Drain hose
Shield pipe
Extension drain hose
Wall
Drain guide
Space for pipes
8-5. Outdoor Unit
8-5-1. Installation Place
• A place which provides enough space around the
outdoor unit as shown in the diagram.
• A place which can bear the weight of the outdoor
unit and does not allow an increase in noise level
and vibration.
• A place where the operation noise and discharged
air do not disturb neighbors.
• A place which is not exposed to a strong wind.
• A place free of combustible gases.
• A place which does not block a passage.
• When the outdoor unit is to be installed in an
elevated position, be sure to secure its feet.
• An allowable length of the connecing pipe is
up to 15 m.
• An allowable height level is up to 6 m.
CAUTION
1. Install the outdoor unit without anything
blocking the discharging air.
2. When the outdoor unit is installed in a place
always exposed to strong winds like on the
coast or on a high story of a building, secure
the normal fan operation using a duct or a
wind shield.
3. Especially in windy areas, install the unit to
prevent the admission of wind.
4. Installation in the following places may result
in trouble.
Do not install the unit in such places.
• A place full of machine oil.
• A saline-place such as the coast.
• A place full of sulfide gas.
• A place where high-frequency waves are
likely to be generated, such as from audio
equipment, welders, and medical equip-
ment.
Fig. 8-5-1
Strong
wind
• A place which the drain water does not raise
any problems