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ENGLISH
INSTALLATION
Select installation location for indoor and outdoor unit BEFORE INSTALLATION
WARNING
1. Install the air conditioner securely in as place which can bear the weight of the
indoor and outdoor unit. When installed in an insufficient strong place, the unit
could fall and cause injury.
2. Perform the installation securely referring to this manual. Incomplete
installation could cause personal injury.
3. CAUTION
Do not install the air conditioner in a place where an flammable gas leaks. If gas
leaks and accumulates in the area surrounding the outdoor unit, it could cause an
explosion.
4. Carefully read and follow the Important Safety Instructions.
SELECTING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION
1. Be sure to check the indoor and outdoor unit dimensions, checking if there is
enough space to position it, before installing the unit.
2. Be sure to select a place there is no risk of damaging water and gas pipes or
electrical wires when drilling the wall.
Where it is not exposed to strong wind.
Where airflow is good and dustless.
Where it is not exposed to rain and direct sunshine.
Where neighbours are not annoyed by operation sound or hot air.
Where rigid wall or support is available to prevent the increase of operation sound
or vibration.
Do not pile up obstructions near the air outlet vent of outdoor unit to prevent noise
from spreading.
Where it is away from heat sources, steam and flammable gas.
When installing the unit at a high level, be sure to securely fix the unit feet.
Where it is at least 3 m away from the antenna of TV set or radio (otherwise images
would be disturbed or noise would be generated).
Do not use near a bath tub, shower or swimming pool.
Where it is easy to drain condensed water from indoor and outdoor unit.
Install the air conditioner in a place away from flammable items such as curtain or
clothes.
Install the unit horizontally.
Make sure the air outlet vents are not blocked.
Do not install the outdoor unit in a closed room, it is to be installed in a place with
good ventilation.
Ensure that the installation of the outdoor and indoor unit meets the requirements of
following installing dimensions.
CAUTION
Avoid the following places for installation where air conditioner trouble is liable to
occur.
Where flammable gas could leak.
Where there is much machine oil.
Salty places.
Where sulphide gas is generated such as a hot spring.
Where there is high-frequency or wireless equipment.
ELECTRIC CONNECTION
All the electric installations must be done according to the local law, regulation and
this instruction.
Make sure that the electrical installation is suitable to supply continuously current
necessary for the air conditioner in addition to that already used by other electric
appliances (white goods, lighting).
See the max electric input indicated on the name plate positioned on the air
conditioner.
Make sure that circuit breakers, fuses, etc. are of sufficient capacity to handle a
start-up current of 20 A (generally less than 1 second).
Make sure to earth the unit by connecting the plug to an earthed power socket.
Tighten the screws of cable clamp when installing the cable clamp at the outdoor
unit. If these screws are broken, these need to be changed and must not be used for
the electric connection.
Both the indoor and outdoor electric connection should be strain-relieved and not be
affected by stretch and twist stress.
After completing the electric installation, fix the power cord with clamps and make
sure that the cables between the connection and the clamp are strain-relieved and
not stretched.
Check that all electric cables and connections are correctly and firmly installed, with
a load capacity of 0.5 kg. Do not start the air conditioner if the electric cables have
not been installed correctly or firmly.
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