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Room Terminators
Terminators should be located only in the ceiling or floor
for vertical discharge. Horizontal discharge is accept-
able, but is sometimes more difficult to install. Two excel-
lent spots for horizontal discharge are in the soffit area
above kitchen cabinets (see Figure 1.4) and in the top
portion of closets (see Figure 1.5).
Terminators should always be out of normal traffic
patterns to prevent discharge air from blowing directly
on occupants. And they should not be located directly
above shelves or large pieces of furniture. Outside wall
or corner locations are recommended if the room has
more than one outside wall. Locating terminators away
from interior doors prevents short cycling of air to the
return air box.
SHIPMENT OF UNIT
Each fan coil unit is shipped in a single carton. Packed with
the unit, there are vibration isolation pads, a condensate
trap assembly and a factory installed primary float switch.
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TERMINATOR
FIGURE 1.4: TERMINATOR IN SOFFIT AREA
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FIGURE 1.5: TERMINATOR IN CLOSET TOP AREA
SECTION 2: SYSTEM INSTALLATION
NOTICE: Before proceeding with the installation, we
recommend reading through this section of the
manual for an overall understanding of the air
conditioning fan coil unit and air distribution system
component installation procedures.
STEP 1: LOCATING THE UNIT
The fan coil unit may be installed in an unconditioned
space (as long as it is protected from the weather) such
as an attic, garage or crawlspace, or a conditioned space
such as a basement, closet or utility room (see dimen-
sions in Figures 2.2 and 2.3).
When selecting a location, consider the locations (as
shown in Figures 2.4, 2.5 and 2.6) of the return air box;
routing of the plenum duct, supply tubing, refrigerant
lines, condensate drain line; and all recommended clear-
ances (see Figures 2.2).
