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2-3.
O
utdoor Unit
AV
O
ID:
G
heat sources, exhaust fans, etc. (Fig. 5a)
G
damp, humid or uneven locations.
D
O
:
G
choose a place as cool as possible.
G
choose a place that is well ventilated.
G
allow enough room around the unit for air intake/
exhaust and possible maintenance. (Fig. 5b)
G
provide a solid base (level concrete pad, concrete
block, 6"
×
1'4" (15
×
40 cm) beams or equal), a mini-
mum of 6" (15 cm) above ground level to reduce
humidity and protect the unit against possible water
damage and decreased service life. (Figs. 5c and 5d)
G
Install cushion rubber under unit’s feet to reduce
vibration and noise. (Fig. 5e)
G
use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing
vibration and noise.
G
Install in a location where no antenna of a television
or radio exists within 10' (3 m).
Outdoor unit
Hot air
Heat source
Exhaust fan
NO
Fig. 5a
Fig. 5b
Fig. 5d
Air i
n
take
Mi
n
. 6" (15 cm)
Air di
s
char
g
e
Mi
n
.
4" (10 cm)
Mi
n
.
1’
8
" (50 cm)
Valve
s
ide
Mi
n
. 10"
(25 cm)
Mi
n
.
7' (2 m)
Mi
n
.
7' (2 m)
Gro
un
d
Ob
s
tacle
Ob
s
tacle above
Air di
s
char
g
e
Mi
n
. 6" (15 cm)
Air i
n
take
Air intake
Concrete
or equal
About 6" (15 cm)
Min. 6" (15 cm)
Anchor bolts
(4 pcs.)
About 16" (40 cm)
Fig. 5e
Cushion rubber
CAUTION
A solid base must not cover
the hole of the bottom plate.
Drai
n
hole
s
Fig. 5c
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