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AVOID:
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heat sources, exhaust fans, etc. (Fig. 3)
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damp, humid or uneven locations.
DO:
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choose a place as cool as possible.
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choose a place that is well ventilated.
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allow enough room around the unit for air
intake/exhaust and possible maintenance.
(Figs. 4a and 4b)
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provide a solid base (concrete block, 10
✕
40 cm
beams or equal), a minimum of 10 cm above ground
level to reduce humidity and protect the unit against
possible water damage and decreased service life.
(Fig.5)
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use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing
vibration and noise.
Outdoor Unit
Outdoor unit
Hot air
Heat source
Exhaust fan
Fig. 3
Fig. 3
Min.
1 cm
Min.
1 cm
Min.50 cm
Min.10 cm
Air in
Air in
Air
discharge
Anchor bolts
(4 pieces)
Min. 10 cm
Min.
2 m
Min.
2 m
Obstacle above
Ground
Obstacle
Air
dis-
charge
Side View
Fig. 4b
Required space around the unit.
Top View
Fig. 4a
Fig. 5
