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DPLS1 Drain Panel Level Sensor/Control Protected under one or more patents
© 2011 Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc.
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7.Disconnect indoor unit power before proceeding to the next step.
8.Determine the best location for the DPLS1 Water Sensor. Make sure that power has been disconnected. Find the drain pan below the coil in the indoor unit. It is located directly below the aluminum fins of the coil and is slightly wider than the coil depending on the style of indoor unit.
9.Wipe all water, dirt and dust from the drain pan with a damp cloth. DO NOT REMOVE DOUBLE SIDED TAPE ON WATER SENSOR YET. Temporarily locate the Water Sensor in the drain pan.
10.Rotate the panel clips on the Water Sensor so that the clips are towards the front of the indoor unit and slide onto the front edge of the drain pan (Fig 8). Push the panel clips all the way down onto the plastic drain pan then push the Water Sensor down until it stops on, or close to, the bottom of the drain trough (Fig 9)*.
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11.Temporarily reassemble the front cover of the indoor unit to make sure that it reattaches properly. If there is interference with the front cover, relocate the Water Sensor on the drain pan and recheck clearances.
12.Once the best location has been determined, remove the
*These installation instructions are typical for all wall mounted, floor standing, ceiling recessed, ceiling concealed, and
ceiling suspended units. Location of the water sensor should at the drain pan no less than 3/8” from the bottom | . |
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13.Bundle and tie wrap excess wire. Locate and anchor the excess wire bundles so that they do not interfere with the reassembly of the cover of the indoor unit.
14.Reassemble the indoor unit cover.
15.Turn power on to indoor unit.
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