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4.2.3 Corrosive Environment
The metal parts of this unit may be subject to
rust or deterioration if exposed to a corrosive
environment. This oxidation could shorten the
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Corrosive elements include, but are not limited to,
salt spray, fog or mist in seacoast areas, sulphur or
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chemical contaminants from industries such as
paper mills and petroleum refineries.
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attention should be given to the equipment location
and exposure.
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on the unit cabinet.
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• Shielding provided by a fence or shrubs may give
some protection, but cannot violate minimum
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to unit before starting maintenance. Failure to do
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personal injury or death.
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or other contaminants that build up on the unit.
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protection.
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4.2.4 Customer Satisfaction
Issues
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living, sleeping, and recreational spaces of the
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• To prevent noise transmission, the mounting pad
for the outdoor unit should not be connected to
the structure and should be located a sufficient
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from entering the unit.
4.0 INSTALLATION
4.3.1 Unit Mounting Methods
The outdoor heat pump unit may be mounted in
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on a ground mounted concrete or pre-fabricated
pad. It can also be mounted on a ground or roof
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properly secure the unit to the pad or frame so it
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or other outside forces to eliminate the possibility
of a safety hazard or physical damage to the
unit. Local codes in regions subject to frequent
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is also important to elevate the heat pump in areas
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defrost cycle. Refer to Section 4.3.4 for typical
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4.3.2 High Wind and Seismic
Tie-Down Methods
The manufacturer-approved/recommended method
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seismic loads. Other methods might provide the
same result, but the manufacturer method is the
only one endorsed by the manufacturer for securing
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can occur. Additional information is available on
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distributor.
4.3
Location
