LG Electronics LWC183PLMD1, HB1803R Select the Best Location, Installation Check, Optional

Installation

Installation

SelecttheBest Location

1.	To avoid vibration and noise, make sure the unit is installed
	securely and firmly.
2.	Install the unit where the sunlight does not shine directly on the
	unit.
	If the unit receives direct sunlight, build an awning to shade the
	cabinet.
3.	There should be no obstacle, like a fence, within 20" which
	might restrict heat radiation from the condenser.
4.	To prevent reducing performance, install the unit so that louvers
	of the cabinet are not blocked.
5.	Install the unit a little obliquely outward not to leak the con-
	densed water into the room (about 1/2" or 1/4 bubble with level).

1/4 Bubble

Level

AWNING FENCE

6.	Install the unit with its bottom portion 30~60" above the floor
	level.
7.	Stuff the foam between the top of the unit and the wall to pre-
	vent air and insects from getting into the room.
8.	The power cord must be connected to an independent circuit.

FOAM

COOLED

AIR

HEAT

RADIATION

The green wire must be grounded.

9. Connect the drain tube to the base pan hole in the rear side if

you need to drain (consult a dealer).

Plastic hose or equivalent may be connected to the drain tube.

3060"-	About 1/2"
	Over 20"

Figure 1

InstallationCheck

The setting conditions must be checked prior to initial starting.

The following items are especially important check points when the installation is finished.

1.Grounding wire (Green or Green and Yellow) is provided in the power cord. The green wire must be grounded.

2.Connect to a single-outlet 15A circuit. (or 20A circuit for Electric Heater Model)

3.To avoid vibration or noise, make sure the air conditioner is installed securely.

4 Avoid placing furniture or draperies in front of the air inlet and outlet.

HowtoSecuretheDrainPipe

In humid weather, excess water may cause the BASE PAN to overflow. To drain the water, remove the DRAIN CAP and secure the DRAIN PIPE to the rear hole of the BASE PAN. Press the drain pipe into the hole by pushing down and away from the fins to avoid injury.

Optional

1.Install the drain pan over the corner of the cabinet where you removed the plug with 4 (or 2) screws.

2.Connect the drain hose to the outlet located at the bottom of the drain pan. You can purchase the drain hose or tubing locally to satisfy your particular needs. (Drain hose is not supplied).

3.Select the most appropriate connection from among the following figures (by considering the hole of the unit) to fit drain pan to your own unit.

Drain pipe

Drain cap

CABINET SCREW

DRAIN	Fig. 1	Fig. 2
	DRAIN HOSE
PAN
	Fig. 3	Fig. 4

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