Panasonic CS-MKS18NKU Installation Site Selection, Additional Materials Required for Installation

1-5. Additional Materials Required for Installation

1.Refrigeration (armored) tape

2.Insulated staples or clamps for connecting wire (See local codes.)

3.Putty

4.Refrigeration lubricant

5.Clamps or saddles to secure refrigerant tubing

Indoor unit

2. Installation Site Selection

2-1. Indoor Unit

WARNING

AVOID:

To prevent abnormal heat generation and the possibility of fire, do not place obstacles, enclosures and grilles in front of or surrounding the air conditioner in a way that may block air flow.

Drain hose

Outside drainage

Fig. 1

direct sunlight.

nearby heat sources that may affect performance of the unit.

areas where leakage of flammable gas may be expected.

placing or allowing any obstructions near the air condition- er inlet or outlet.

installing in rooms that contain instant-on (rapid-start) fluorescent lamps. (These may prevent the air conditioner from receiving signals.)

places where large amounts of oil mist exist.

installing in locations where there are devices that generate high-frequency emissions.

DO:

select an appropriate position from which every corner of

the room can be uniformly cooled. (High on a wall is best.)

select a location that will hold the weight of the unit.

select a location where tubing and drain hose have the

		6" (15 cm)	2" (5 cm)
	2" (5 cm)	min.
			min.
	min.
		Front View
		Fig. 2
	INDOOR	Tubing length (L1)
	UNIT (1)		INDOOR
			UNIT (2)
	Elevation	L2
	difference (H1)	OUTDOOR		H2
		UNIT
		L3
H4	INDOOR	L4	INDOOR	H3
	UNIT (4)		UNIT (3)

Fig. 3a

shortest run to the outside. (Fig. 1)

allow room for operation and maintenance as well as

unrestricted air flow around the unit. (Fig. 2)

install the unit within the maximum elevation difference

(H1, H2, H3, H4) above or below the outdoor unit and

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from the outdoor unit as detailed in Table 3 and Fig. 3a.

CAUTION

For stable operation of the air conditioner, do not install wall-mounted type indoor units less than 5' (1.5 m) from floor level.

Indoor unit

Minimum height from floor level

5' (1.5 m)

Wall

Floor level

Fig. 3b

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