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Special considerations for
extreme weather
If the unit is exposed to heavy wind:
Install unit so that air outlet fan is at a 90° angle to the
direction of the wind. If needed, build a barrier in front
of the unit to protect it from extremely heavy winds.
See
Fig. 4.2
and
Fig. 4.3
below.
Strong wind
Strong wind
Strong wind
Fig. 4.2
Fig. 4.3
Wind Baffle
If the unit is frequently exposed
to heavy rain or snow:
Build a shelter above the unit to protect it from the rain or
snow. Be careful not to obstruct air flow around the unit.
Step 2: Install drain joint
Heat pump units require a drain joint. Before bolting the
outdoor unit in place, you must install the drain joint at the
bottom of the unit. Note that there are two different types of
drain joints depending on the type of outdoor unit.
The drain joint comes with a rubber seal
(see Fig. 4.4 - A ), do the following:
1. Fit the rubber seal on the end of the drain joint that will
connect to the outdoor unit.
2. Insert the drain joint into the hole in the base pan of the unit.
3. Rotate the drain joint 90° until it clicks in place facing the
front of the unit.
4. Connect a drain hose extension (not included) to the drain
joint to redirect water from the unit during heating mode.
Seal
Drain joint
(A)
(B)
Base pan hole of
outdoor unit
Seal
Fig. 4.4
In cold climates
In cold climates, make sure that the drain hose is as
vertical as possible to ensure swift water drainage.
If water drains too slowly, it can freeze in the
hose and flood the unit.
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