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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 4c)
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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. 5a)
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use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing vibra-
tion and noise.
Outdoor Unit
Outdoor unit
Hot air
Heat source
Exhaust fan
Fig. 3
Fig. 3
Air intake
Min. 10 cm
Air discharge
Min.
5 cm
Min.
40 cm
Valve
side
Min. 25 cm
Top View
Air intake
Concrete
or equal
About 10 cm
Min. 10 cm
Anchor bolts
(4 pcs.)
About 40 cm
Fig. 5 - A
2 m
2 m
Ground
Obstacle
Obstacle above
Air discharge
Fig. 4 - C
Side View
Fig. 4c
Fig. 5a
Required space around the unit.
Top View
Fig. 4a
