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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Clearances
1. Minimum clearance around the unit for installation, serivce, maintenance, and proper operation must be maintained.
Anchoring the unit with 3/8 inch (10mm) diameter bolts and nuts is recommended in seaside locations, high wind areas,
rooftops, or in regions prone to earthquakes.
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6(150)
≥
20(500)
≥
8(200)
≥
6(150)
≥
12(300)
≥ 6(150)
≥
40(1000)
• The outdoor unit should be installed at least ½ mile away from the salt water, including seacoasts and inland
waterways. If the unit installed from ½ mile to 5 miles away from the salt water, including seacoasts and inland
waterways, please follow the installation instruction below.
• Install the outdoor unit in a place (such as near buildings etc.) where it can be protected from sea breeze which can
damage the outdoor unit.
• If you cannot avoid installing the outdoor unit by the seashore, construct a protection wall around it to block the sea
breeze.
• A protection wall should be constructed with a solid material to block the sea
breeze. The height and the width of the wall should be 1.5 times larger than the
size of the outdoor unit. Also, allow at least 28“ (700mm) between the protection
wall and the outdoor unit for air circulation to ventilate.
• Install the outdoor unit in a place where water can drain freely.
• If the above conditions cannot be met, contact GE Appliances for assistance.
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