3.0 INSTALLATION
3.1 CONDENSING UNITS
INSTALLATION
In installing the condensing units,
considerations should be given to the
following:
1.) Installed outside the building or ensure
sufficient air to the condenser.
2.) Strong foundation to withstand the unit's
weight and vibration. If the base was not
leveled, use concrete blocks as base. It is
also suggestable to provide rubber or
spring isolators to isolate the units
vibration.
3.)
Sufficient space for wiring and
maintenance as per local legislation.
4.) Location where air is allowed to circulate.
If installing two units together, make sure
that the discharge air from one unit were
not circuited by the other unit. (Figure
3.1.)
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.) Location where there is no direct heat
source such as near a generator. This is
because if the entering air temperature is
high, then the unit will operate at high
condensing temperature and subsequently
trip on high pressure (during cooling
mode).
6.) Location where the unit is not exposed to
oily area, salty atmosphere, and sulphide
gaseous area.
Note: Condenser fans are of the propeller
type and not suitable for use with
ductwork.
FIGURE 3.1: INSTALLING TWO UNITS TOGETHER
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