Important Information About
Installation
Installation must be performed by qualifi ed service
professional according to codes and information in this
manual.
INSTALLATION SERVICE
Basic Requirements
Unit must be placed in the proper location. Observe these
considerations:
• Avoid areas with strong heat source, vapors, or fl ammable
materials or gases.
• Avoid areas where high frequency radio waves are
generated by transmitters, construction equipment or
medical equipment.
• Avoid areas where there is excessive salinity in the air.
• Avoid areas where there are oil fumes in the air.
• Avoid areas where sulfurous gas is emitted, such as areas
near hot springs.
• Other unusual circumstances as determined by installer.
Indoor Unit Placement Considerations
1. Place where there are no obstructions to airfl ow.
2. Place where condensing water can be easily removed
and unit can be easily connected to outdoor unit.
3. Install out of reach of children.
4. Install on solid surface that can support weight and
vibration and not contribute to vibration and noise.
5. Install where there is suffi cient space for access in case
of need for routine maintenance. Unit should be at least
72 in. (183 cm) off the fl oor.
6. Install where there is easy access to air fi lter for
cleaning.
7. Observe all local building requirements and codes.
Outdoor Unit Placement
Considerations
1. Choose a location where noise and airfl ow will not
disturb neighbors, animals or plants.
2. Choose a location where there is suffi cient ventilation.
3. Avoid obstructions to intake or outlet vents.
4. The location must withstand full weight and vibration of
unit and permit safe installation.
5. Select a dry location away from direct sunlight and
strong winds.
6. Select location with suffi cient room for the unit with
convenient access for maintenance and repair.
7. Observe all local building requirements and codes.
Important Safety Considerations
1. Use only rated voltage installation and a dedicated
circuit.
2. Power source must be grounded. Connection to circuit
breaker box must allow for power surge or excessive
heat tripping of breaker. Always use a professional
electrician to install the unit.
3. Observe all local building requirements and codes
CAUTION:
• Be sure live wires and ground wire are properly
connected.
• Incorrect connection could cause fi re.
Grounding Requirements
1. The air conditioner is a Type 1 electrical appliance.
Follow grounding requirements.
2. The yellow-green wire is the ground wire. Do not use for
any other purpose.
3. Grounding should follow local/national codes.
4. Reliable grounding means that the wires should not be
connected to water pipe, gas pipe, sewage pipe or any
other inappropriate location.
Other Considerations
1. Follow the wiring diagrams affi xed to the unit for proper
installation.
2. The model and rated value of replacement fuses can be
found on the silk-screened information on the fuse
sleeve or controller.
3. The unit must be installed in accordance with national
wiring requirements.
4. Unit should not be operated by children, or by those with
limited physical, mental or sensory capacities unless
they are given special, supervised instructions.
5. Children should be supervised to make sure they do not
play with the appliance.
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