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GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Location for Outdoor Unit
When deciding on a location to place the outdoor unit, be sure to choose an area where run-off from defrost will not accumulate and freeze on
sidewalks or driveways which may create unsafe conditions.
CAUTION
DANGER
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cause serious bodily injury or death.
Do not install the unit in a location where acidic solution and spray (sulfur) are often used as this may cause serious bodily injury or death.
Do not use the unit in environments where oil, steam, or sulfuric gas are present as this may cause serious bodily injury or death.
WARNING
• Select a location for installing the outdoor unit that will meet the following general conditions:
• A location strong enough to bear the weight of the outdoor unit.
• A location that allows for optimum air flow and is easily accessible for inspection, maintenance, and service.
• Where piping between the outdoor unit and indoor unit(s) is within allowable limits.
• Include space for drainage to ensure condensate flows properly out of the unit when it is in heating mode. Avoid placing the outdoor unit in
a low-lying area where water could accumulate.
• Install a fence to prevent animals and unauthorized personnel from accessing the outdoor unit.
• Where it will not be subjected to direct thermal radiation from other heat sources, nor an area that would not expose the outdoor unit to
heat or steam like discharge from boiler stacks, chimneys, steam relief ports, other air conditioning units, kitchen vents, plumbing vents,
and other sources of extreme temperatures.
• Where high-frequency electrical noise / electromagnetic waves will not affect operation.
• Where operating sound from the unit will not disturb inhabitants of surrounding buildings.
• Where the unit will not be exposed to direct, strong winds.
Selecting the Best Location for the Outdoor Unit
Ocean winds
Ocean winds
Ocean winds
Windbreaker
Oceanside Installation
Precautions
• Avoid installing the outdoor unit where it
would be directly exposed to ocean winds.
• Install the outdoor unit on the side of the
building opposite from direct ocean winds.
• Select a location with good drainage.
• Periodically clean dust or salt particles off of
the heat exchanger with water.
Additional anti-corrosion treatment may need
to be applied to the outdoor unit at oceanside
locations.
If the outdoor unit must be placed in a
location where it would be subjected to
direct ocean winds, install a concrete
windbreaker strong enough to block
any winds. Windbreaker height and
width should be more than 150% of the
outdoor unit, and be installed at least
27-1/2 inches away from the outdoor unit
to allow for airflow.
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