6 Preparation
Installer reference guide
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EWAQ+005BAVP
Packaged air-cooled water chillers and packaged air to water heat
pumps
4P492900-1 – 2017.06
If the outdoor unit is exposed to direct sea winds, install a
windbreaker.
▪ Height of windbreaker≥1.5×height of outdoor unit
▪ Mind the service space requirements when installing the
windbreaker.
a
b
c
d
c
d
a
Sea wind
b
Building
c
Outdoor unit
d
Windbreaker
The outdoor unit is designed for outdoor installation only, and for
ambient temperatures ranging 10~43°C in cooling mode and –
20~25°C in heating mode.
6.2.2
Additional installation site requirements
of the outdoor unit in cold climates
Protect the outdoor unit against direct snowfall and take care that the
outdoor unit is NEVER snowed up.
c
a
b
c
d
a
Snow cover or shed
b
Pedestal
c
Prevailing wind direction
d
Air outlet
▪ In any case, provide at least 300 mm of free space below the unit.
Additionally, make sure the unit is positioned at least 100 mm
above the maximum expected level of snow. See
In heavy snowfall areas it is very important to select an installation
site where the snow will NOT affect the unit. If lateral snowfall is
possible, make sure that the heat exchanger coil is NOT affected by
the snow. If necessary, install a snow cover or shed and a pedestal.
6.2.3
Installation site requirements of the
control box
INFORMATION
Also read the precautions and requirements in the
"General safety precautions" chapter.
▪ Mind the measurement guidelines:
Maximum distance between control box and
outdoor unit
20 m
Maximum distance between control box and backup
heater kit
10 m
▪ Mind the following spacing installation guidelines:
100
50
50
600
50
50
(mm)
▪ The control box is designed to be wall-mounted in indoor locations
only. Make sure the installation surface is a flat and vertical non-
combustible wall.
▪ The control box is designed to operate in ambient temperatures
ranging from 5~35°C.
Do NOT install the control box in the following places:
▪ Sound sensitive areas (e.g. near a bedroom), so that the
operation noise will cause no trouble.
▪ In places with high humidity (max. RH=85%), for example a
bathroom.
▪ In places where frost is possible.
6.2.4
Installation site requirements of the
option box
INFORMATION
Also read the precautions and requirements in the
"General safety precautions" chapter.
▪ Mind the measurement guidelines:
Maximum distance between the option box and
control box EKCB07CAV3
3 m
▪ Mind the following spacing installation guidelines:
100
50
50
600
50
50
(mm)
▪ The option box is designed to be wall-mounted in indoor locations
only. Make sure the installation surface is a flat and vertical non-
combustible wall.
▪ The option box is designed to operate in ambient temperatures
ranging from 5~35°C.
Do NOT install the option box in the following places:
▪ Sound sensitive areas (e.g. near a bedroom), so that the
operation noise will cause no trouble.
