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• In heavy snow areas, do not place the unit where drift
ing will occur as illustrated in “Figure 22. Outdoor Unit
• Carefully consider how to manage defrost water dis
posal to prevent ice from blocking walkways or creat
ing a safety hazard near the outdoor unit as illustrated
in “Figure 23. Avoid Defrost Water Ice Hazard”.
Air Inlet
Air Outlet
Figure 21. Outdoor Unit on Brackets above Snow
Line
Air Outlet
Air Inlet
12 in
305 mm
79 in
2007 mm
Figure 22. Outdoor Unit Air Flow Obstructed by
Snow
Figure 23. Avoid Defrost Water Ice Hazard
Buried Refrigerant Pipe Protection
• All refrigerant lines must be insulated regardless of if
it is buried.
• In addition to insulating each line of piping, buried
lines must rest inside a
sealed, watertight
conduit.
• The conduit must be designed so it cannot collect and
retain water.
Securing the Outdoor Unit
Slab or Roof Mounting
Install the unit a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) above
the roof or ground surface to avoid debris buildup around
the unit. Place the unit above a load bearing wall or area
of the roof that can adequately support the unit. Consult
local codes for rooftop applications.
CAUTION
Roof Damage!
This system contains both refrigerant and oil. Some
rubber roofing material may absorb oil. This will cause
the rubber to swell when it comes into contact with oil.
The rubber will then bubble and could cause leaks.
Protect the roof surface to avoid exposure to refrigerant
and oil during service and installation. Failure to follow
this notice could result in damage to roof surface.
Securing Outdoor Unit to Slab, Frame, or Rails
If the outdoor unit is installed on a field-provided slab or
frame, use lag bolts or equivalent to secure the outdoor
unit to the slab or frame.
Four Field-provided Anchor Bolts
Figure 24. Securing Outdoor Unit to Slab
Four Field-Provided
Anchor Bolts
Figure 25. Securing Outdoor Unit to Rails
Securing Outdoor Unit to Hanging Brackets
If the outdoor unit is installed on field-provided wall
mounting brackets, use lag bolts or equivalent to secure
the outdoor unit to the bracket. Minimum rear clearance
can be reduced to 6 inches (152 mm) when mounted
on brackets and with no obstructions on the other three
sides. Allow for moisture disposal when placing units
above one another.