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Installation
Select installation position
1. If the unit is to be installed on the floor, its undercarriage should be heightened, to avoid
ingression of accumulated water in rainy season. In snowy areas, it is important to prevent
accumulated snow from blocking up the air
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out. The recommended height is 20cm to 30cm.
2. Drain ditch or other facilities should be arranged under the outdoor unit, to avoid the
environment influence because of water discharge.
3. To install the unit at balcony or top of building, the installation site must meet the allowable
bearing capacity of building structure, without affecting the structural safety.
4. Ensure the unit is well ventilated, direction of air exhaust is kept away from windows of
neighboring buildings, and the exhaust air cannot flow back. Moreover, adequate service
clearance should be kept around the unit.
5. The unit should not be installed at places accompanied with oil, inflammable gas, corrosive
components e.g. sulfur compound, or high
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frequency equipment.
6.
The unit must be installed on reliable base or framework. Weight capacity of framework
should be 3 times of the body weight, and safeguard measures should be taken to avoid
malfunction of fastenings.
7. The unit should not be installed at sites with typhoon/ earthquake hazards. Midair installation
should be avoided as much as possible as machine falling down may result in severe accident.
Note!
Installation must be carried out by professional
