
7K, 9K
3/8"
1/4"
4 or 5
5
12K
1/2"
1/4"
4 or 5
18K
1/2"
1/4"
5
2
4
K
5/8"
3/8"
5
3
. Split type installation
3
.1 Select the best location
3
.1.1 Indoor unit
1) Do not have any heat or steam near the unit.
2) Select a place where there are no obstacles in front of
the unit.
3) Make sure that condensation drainage can be conve-
niently routed away.
4) Do not install near a doorway.
5) Ensure that the space around the left and right of the
unit is more than 5cm. The unit should be installed as
high on the wall as possible, allowing a minimum of
5cm from ceiling.
6) Use a stud finder to locate studs to prevent unneces-
sary damage to the wall.
3
.1.2 Outdoor unit
1) If an awning is built over the unit to prevent direct sun-
light or rain exposure, make sure that heat radiation
from the condenser is not restricted.
2) Ensure that the space around the back and sides is
more than 10cm. The front of the unit should have
more than 70cm of space.
3) Do not place animals and plants in the path of the
warm air.
4) Take the air conditioner weight into account and select
a place where noise and vibration are minimum.
5) Select a place so that the warm air and noise from the
air conditioner do not disturb neighbors.
6) Rooftop Installations:
If the outdoor unit is installed on a roof structure, be
sure to level the unit. Ensure the roof structure and
anchoring method are adequate for the unit location.
Consult local codes regarding rooftop mounting.
3
.2 Piping length and elevation
More than 5cm
More than 5cm
More than 2.3m
More than 5cm
More than 10cm
More
than 60cm
More than 10cm
More than 60cm
More than 70cm
Pipe Size
Capacity
(Btu/h)
GAS
LIQUID
Max.
length
A
(m)
Additional
Refrigerant
(g/m)
Max.
Elevation
B
(m)
Standard
Length
(m)
* Both gas and liquid interconnecting pipes must be
insulated as a pair, but it is not necessary to indi-
vidually insulate them.
In case more than 5m
• Capacity is based on standard length and maximum allowance
length is on the basis of reliability.
• Oil trap should be installed every 5~7 meters.
A
Oil trap
Outdoor unit
Indoor unit
B
Outdoor unit
Indoor unit
A
B
Install the indoor unit on the wall where the height from the
floors more than 2.3 meters.
CAUTION
CAUTION
TCL Air Conditioner Service Manual
4
10
15
5
5
5
20
20
15
15
20
30