2-2. Outdoor Unit
AVOID:
●heat sources, exhaust fans, etc. (Fig. 4)
●damp, humid or uneven locations.
DO:
● choose a place as cool as possible. |
● choose a place that is well ventilated. |
● allow enough room around the unit for air intake/ |
exhaust and possible maintenance. (Fig. 5a or 5b) |
● provide a solid base (level concrete pad, concrete block, |
4" ∞ 1'4" (10 ∞ 40 cm) or 6" ∞ 1'4" (15 ∞ 40 cm) beams |
or equal), a minimum of 4" (10 cm) or 6" (15 cm) above |
ground level to reduce humidity and protect the unit |
NO | Exhaust fan |
Hot air
Heat source
Outdoor unit
Fig. 4
(C1872, CL1872) | Obstacle above |
against possible water damage and decreased service |
life. (Fig. 5c or 5d) |
● Install cushion rubber under unit’s feet to reduce |
vibration and noise. (Fig. 5e) |
● use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing |
vibration and noise. |
● Install in a location where no antenna of a television |
or radio exists within 10' (3 m). |
(C1872, CL1872) |
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(C2472, CL2472) |
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Air intake |
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Air intake | Min. 4" (10 cm) Valve |
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Min. | Air discharge | Min. | |
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Air intake | Min. 8" (20 cm) Valve |
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Fig. 5d
Cushion rubber
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