Installation of Unit
Installation
guide
at the seaside
CAUTION
1.Air conditioners should not be installed in areas where corrosive gases, such as acid or alkaline gas, are produced.
2.Do not install the product where it could be exposed to sea wind (salty wind) directly. It can result corrosion on the product. Corrosion, particularly on the condenser and evaporator fins, could cause product malfunc- tion or inefficient performance.
3.If outdoor unit is installed close to the seaside, it should avoid direct exposure to the sea wind. Otherwise it needs additional anticorrosion treatment on the heat exchanger.
Selecting the location(Outdoor Unit)
1.If the outdoor unit is to be installed close to the seaside, direct exposure to the sea wind should be avoided. Install the outdoor unit on the opposite side of the sea wind direction.
Sea wind | Sea wind |
2. In case, to install the outdoor unit on the seaside, set up a windbreak not to be exposed to the sea wind.
Windbreak
Sea wind
3. Select a
•It should be strong enough like concrete to prevent the sea wind from the sea.
•The height and width should be more than 150% of the outdoor unit.
•It should be keep more than 70 cm of space between outdoor unit and the windbreak for easy air flow.
1.If you can’t meet above guide line in the seaside installation, please contact LG Electronics for the additional anticorrosion treatment.
2.Periodic ( more than once/year ) cleaning of the dust or salt particles stuck on the heat exchanger by using water
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