To hold the snow protection hood properly to the outdoor unit against the strong wind or earthquake, stay or
safety wire rope shall be used for reinforced installation. Use the
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eld-supplied safety wire rope to prevent
outdoor unit from overturning.
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Install the snow protection hood to avoid direct facing to the seasonal or strong wind.
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Apply touch-up coating or caulking at the screw holes of the outdoor unit in order to prevent rusting.
(
fi
eld-supplied)
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Even though the stainless, it may rust by contacting with salt or iron. Pay good attention when
installation or maintenance.
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The snow protection hood is heavy-weight. More than two personnel are required for installation and be
sure to wear the protective equipment (such as gloves).
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The screws and the snow protection hood must be protected from scratch or scrape. If not, it may
cause of rusting. Handle with care when the snow protection hood is installed and assembled.
3. Selection of Installation Place
(1) Install the outdoor unit at the suitable height with consideration for snow accumulation. Increase the
base height or additionally provide the frame under the unit (higher than snow accumulation), and
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the outdoor unit securely with anchor bolts.
(2) Secure enough service space with consideration for snow accumulation height and snow removal
operation.
(3) There must be no obstacles in the air discharge direction.
(4) Be sure to apply touch-up coating or caulking agent at the screw attaching portions for rustproo
fi
ng.
(5) In case of multiple outdoor units installation, provide the service space as shown below.
< Service Space for Multiple Outdoor Units Installation >
< Caulking Procedures (Example) >
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Caulking Agent
(field-supplied)
(field-supplied)
Fill up the screw hole
with caulking agent.
Preparation Articles
Caulking Agent (with high viscosity)
(Recommended Product: SHINETSU Silicon KE45RTV (transparent type),
Cloth (for wiping off surplus caulking agent)
Screw into the hole filled with
caulking agent.
* Wipe off the protruding agent
with a cloth.
Screw
(accessories)
Caulking Agent
Hood for Left Side Air Inlet
(Other Snow
Protection Hood Option)
Outdoor Units
Min. 2 inch (50mm)
Min. 2 inch (50mm)
Hood for Right Side Air Inlet
If no air inlet hood is provided
between outdoor units,
2 inch (50mm) or more space
is required for servicing.
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