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Fasten the unit in place using 4 foundation bolts
7/16 in. (M12). It is best to screw in the founda-
tion bolts until their length remains 13/16 in. (20
mm) above the foundation surface.
A
A=13/16 in. (20 mm)
NOTE
•
There are restrictions on the refrigerant pipe connecting order
between outdoor units in the case of the multi system.
See 1.2.2. Outdoor units combinations on page 2 for detail.
• When installing on a roof, make sure the roof floor is strong enough
and be sure to waterproof all work.
•
Make sure the area around the machine drains properly by setting
up drainage grooves around the foundation.
•
Drain water is sometimes discharged from the outdoor unit when it
is running.
•
For anti-corrosion type, use nuts with resin washers. If the paint on
nut connections comes off, the anti-corrosion effect may decrease.
Resin washer
6 .5 . Method for removing shipping plates
The shipping plates installed over the compressor legs for protecting
the unit during transport must be removed. Proceed as shown in the
figure and procedure below.
Shipping plates
Shipping plate
Shipping plates
Front
96-168T type
Front
72T type
1
Remove shipping plates.
2
Be sure to tighten compressor fixing bolts again. (9.1ft
⋅
lbf
(12.3 N
⋅
m))
Compressor
Shipping plate
Bolt
NOTE
If the unit is operated with the shipping plates still attached, abnormal
vibration or noise may be generated.
6 .6 . Method for opening the sliding plate
The sliding plate should be moved to the open position in the following
regions to minimize temperature rise in the main control box: CA,
NV, AZ, NM, OK, TX, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, GA, NC, SC, FL and Latin
America.
1 Remove the left screw (1 pc.) and loosen the right screw (1 pc.).
SLIDING PLATE
SCREW
2
Move the sliding plate to the right and set the arrow to “OPEN”.
3 Reinstall the left screw and tighten both the left and right screws.
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