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2. UNPACK THE UNIT
It is recommended that the unit be unpacked
at the installation site to minimize damage due
to handling.
CAUTION:
Do not tip the unit on its side. Oil may
enter the compressor cylinders and
cause starting trouble. If unit has been
set on its side, restore to upright posi-
tion and do not run for several hours.
Then run unit for a few seconds. Do this
three or four times with fi ve minutes
between runs.
a. Remove the bands from around the unit.
b. Unfold the top and bottom cap fl anges.
c. Carefully remove the top cap and tube.
3. CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances, as specifi ed in Figure 2,
MUST by maintained from adjacent structures
to provide room for proper servicing and air
circulation.
Do NOT install unit in a confi ned or recessed
area that will allow discharge air from the unit to
re-circulate into the condenser air inlet, through
the coil.
Service Access Clearance:
Blower access panel side .......................... 24”
Electrical compartment access panel side ... 12”
Clearance between overhang and top of
unit .........................................................72”
Clearance around condenser coil area to wall
or shrubs (excludes duct panel side) .......... 12”
Minimum clearance to combustible materials:
Combustible Base (Wood or Class A, B, or C
roof Covering material) ...............................0”
Supply and Return Air Ducts .......................0”
Duct Connection side ..................................0”
DUCT REQUIREMENTS
The supply duct system, including the number
and type of registers, will have much more ef-
fect on the performance of an air conditioning
system then any other factor. The duct must be
suffi ciently large to conduct an adequate amount
of air to each register.
4. INSTALL THE RETURN AND SUPPLY AIR
FITTINGS ON THE UNIT
The supply and return fi ttings are included with
select models. If supplied, the duct fi ttings are
shipped in the supply duct. They attach to the unit
openings with a fl ange and bead arrangement,
secured with two sheet metal screws. Note: For
ease of access, install fi tting before positioning
unit in fi nal location.
Figure 3. Return and Supply Air Fittings
Supply Air
14” Duct Dimples
Return Air
Transition Duct Screws
13 SEER
Return Dia. (in)
2 Ton
12
2 1/2 Ton
14
3 Ton
14
3 1/2 Ton
14
4 Ton
14
5 Ton
14
6 ft.
24"
12"
12"
Figure 2. Minimum Unit Clearances
