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7-1-2. Outdoor Unit
AVOID:
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heat sources, exhaust fans, etc. (Fig. 4)
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damp, humid or uneven locations.
DO:
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choose a place as cool as possible.
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choose a place that is well ventilated.
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allow enough room around the unit for air intake/
exhaust and possible maintenance. (Fig. 5a)
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provide a solid base (level concrete pad, concrete
block, 10
×
40 cm beams or equal), a minimum of
10 cm above ground level to reduce humidity and
protect the unit against possible water damage
and decreased service life. (Fig. 5a)
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Install cushion rubber under unit’s feet to reduce
vibration and noise. (Fig. 5b)
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use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing
vibration and noise.
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Install in a location where no antenna of a televi-
sion or radio exists within 3 meters.
Outdoor unit
Hot air
Heat source
Exhaust fan
NO
Fig. 4
Air intake
Concrete
or equal
About
10 cm
Min. 10 cm
Anchor bolts
(4 pcs.)
Abou
t 40 c
m
Fig. 5a
Cushion rubber
Fig. 5b
Air intake
Min. 10 cm
Air discharge
Min.
5 cm
Min.
40 cm
Valve
side
Min.
25 cm
Min.
2 m
Min.
2 m
Ground
Obstacle
Obstacle above
Air discharge
