OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION (Top Discharge Unit)
14
1
.
Location
selection
Before
starting
the
installation
,
select and check the
suitability of the
location
for
both
the
indoor
and
outdoor
unit
.
Observe
all
limitations
and
clearance
requirements
.
The
outdoor
unit must have
sufficient clearance
for
air
entrance
to
the
condenser coil, for air
discharge
and
for
service
access
.
Note
:
For
multiple
unit
installations
,
units
must be
spaced
a
minimum
of
18
inches
apart
. (
Coil face
to
coil
face
.)
If
the
unit
is
to
be
installed
on
a
hot sun exposed roof or a black
-
topped
ground
area
,
the
unit
should be
raised
sufficiently above
the
roof
or ground
to avoid taking
the accumulated layer
of hot air
into
the
outdoor
unit
.
Provide
an
adequate
structural
support
.
2
.
Service
space
for outdoor
unit
3
.
Install
the Unit
On
ground
installation
The
unit
may be installed at ground
level
on
a
solid
base
that will
not
shift
or
settle
,
causing
strain
on the
refrigerant
lines
and
possible
leaks
.
Maintain
the
clearances
shown
in
Fig
.
5
and
install
the
unit in
a
level
position
.
1-1
/
8in
4-
3
/
4i
n
1-1
/
8in
1-
1
/
8in
1-
1
/
8i
n