4.
Selecting the Installation Site
General informations
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Installation must be in accordance with local regula-
tions. If they do not exist, follow EN378 .
During positioning consider these elements:
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customer approval
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unit weight and bearing point capacity
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safe accessible position
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functional spaces
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spaces for the air intake/exhaust
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electrical connections
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max. distance allowed by the electrical connections
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water connections
Functional spaces
Functional spaces are designed to:
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guarantee good unit operation
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carry out maintenance operations
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protect authorized operators and exposed people
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Observe the space specifications/distances given in
the DIMENSIONS chapter on pages 71, 73.
Positioning
Units are designed to be installed:
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EXTERNAL
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in fixed positions
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Place the unit in such a way that any escaping gas can-
not enter the building or accumulate in the near vicin-
ity. In the latter case, observe the rules for machinery
rooms (ventilation, leak detection, etc.).
Installation standards:
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install the unit raised from the ground
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bearing points aligned and leveled
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discharged condensation water must not cause harm/
danger to people and property
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The fin evaporator must not be covered by snow.
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avoid installations in places subject to flooding
Limit vibration transmission:
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use anti-vibration devices or neoprene strips on the
unitsupport points
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install flexible joints on the hydraulic connections
Protect the unit with suitable fence in order to avoid ac
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cess to unauthorised personnel (children, vandals, etc.)
A correct circulation of the air is mandatory to guarantee
the good unit operating
Functional spaces Safety Zone
Do not smoke or use open flames
within this area
The unit must be level.
Do not go up to the surface
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