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ALR 110F – 150F
Product Manual ALR2-3
Installation and Application
Unit Placement
ALR units are for outdoor applications and can be mounted either on a roof or at ground level. Set
units on a solid and level foundation. For roof mounted applications, install the unit on a steel channel
or I-beam frame to support the unit above the roof. For ground level applications, install the unit on a
substantial base that will not settle. A one-piece concrete slab with footings extended below the frost
line is recommended. Be sure the foundation is level (within 1/2"(13mm) over its length and width).
The foundation must be strong enough to support the operating weights listed in Table 15 and Table
16.
On ground level applications protect the unit against vandalism using the optional lower guard
screens or by erecting a screen fence. The fence must allow free flow of air to the condenser coil for
proper unit operation.
Clearances
The flow of air to and from the condenser coil must not be impeded. Restricting airflow or allowing air
recirculation will result in a decrease in unit performance and efficiency because discharge pressures
are increased. There must be no obstruction above the unit that would deflect discharge air
downward where it could be recirculated back to the inlet of the condenser coil. The condenser fans
are propeller type and will not operate with
ductwork on the fan outlet.
Figure 11, Clearances
Install the unit with enough side clearance for air
entrance to the coil and for servicing. Provide
service access to the evaporator, compressors,
electrical control panel and piping components as
shown in Figure 10 and Figure 11. The 10 foot
clearance opposite the control panel is for
evaporator tube pulling. This space can be reduced
to 4 feet by removing the evaporator or providing
some other means (i.e. door) for tube pulling.
Do not allow debris to accumulate near the unit. Air
movement may draw debris into the condenser coil
causing coil starvation. Give special consideration
to low ambient operation where snow can
accumulate. Keep condenser coils and fan
discharge free of snow or other obstructions to
permit adequate airflow for proper unit operation.