SAFETY & PRECAUTIONS
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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FOR 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.
OPTIONAL: INSTALLING A DRAIN JOINT
Base Pan Hole of the Outdoor Unit
Seal
Seal
Drain Joint
NOTE:
• The drain joint cannot be used unless you are mounting the outdoor unit on a wall bracket or blocks. The
outdoor unit must be elevated to accommodate the drain joint.
• The drain joint is optional. if you would like to redirect water from the outdoor unit to another location, install
the drain joint.
• The drain join only needs to be used if you need to redirect water.
1. Fit the rubber seal to 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 outdoor unit, away from the house.
4. Connect a 3/8” ID drain hose (not included) to the drain joint to redirect water from the outdoor
unit
during heating mode.
