New Outdoor Unit Placement

CAUTION

 

If additional elevation is necessary, raise the unit by

 

extending the height of the unit support feet. This may be

 

 

achieved by using a 2 inch (50.8mm) schedule 40 female

In order to avoid injury, take proper precaution when lift-

 

threaded adapter.

 

 

ing heavy objects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The specified coupling will fit snuggly into the recessed

 

Remove existing outdoor unit prior to placement of new

 

portion of the feet. Use additional 2 inch (50.8mm)

outdoor unit. See Unit Dimensions on page 2 for sizing

 

Schedule 40 male threaded adaptors which can be

mounting slab, platforms or supports. Refer to figure 4 for

 

threaded into the female threaded adaptors to make

mandatory installation clearance requirements.

 

additional adjustments to the level of the unit.

POSITIONING CONSIDERATIONS

 

NOTE eep the height of ext

enders short enough to

Consider the following when positioning the unit:

 

ensure a sturdy installation. If it is necessary to extend

 

further, consider a different

type of field−fabricated

S Some localities are adopting sound ordinances based

 

 

framework that is sturdy enough for greater heights.

on the unit’s sound level registered from the adjacent

 

 

 

 

 

property, not from the installation property. Install the

 

ROOF MOUNTING

 

 

unit as far as possible from the property line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S When possible, do not install the unit directly outside

 

Install the unit a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above the

 

roof surface to avoid ice build−up around the unit. Locate

a window. Glass has a very high level of sound

 

 

the unit above a load bearing wall or area of the roof that

transmission. For proper placement of unit in relation

 

 

can adequately support the unit. Consult local codes for

to a window see the provided illustration in figure 5,

 

 

rooftop applications. See figure 5, detail F for other roof top

detail A.

 

 

mounting considerations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLACING UNIT ON SLAB

 

 

 

 

When installing unit at grade level, the top of the slab

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE

should be high enough above grade so that water from

 

 

 

 

 

higher ground will not collect around the unit. The slab

 

 

 

 

should have a slope tolerance as described in figure 5,

 

Roof Damage!

 

 

detail B.

 

This system contains both refrigerant and oil. Some

 

 

 

 

NOTE If necessary for stability, anchor unit to slab as

 

rubber roofing material may absorb oil and cause the

described in figure 5, detail D.

 

rubber to swell when it comes into contact with oil. The

 

 

rubber will then bubble and could cause leaks. Protect

ELEVATING THE UNIT

 

the roof surface to avoid exposure to refrigerant and oil

Units are outfitted with elongated support feet as illustrated

 

during service and installation. Failure to follow this

in figure 5, detail C.

 

notice could result in damage to roof surface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEARANCE ON ALL SIDES

 

MINIMUM CLEARANCE

 

 

ABOVE UNIT

 

 

 

6 (152)

ACCESS PANEL

CONTROL PANEL

ACCESS

LOCATION 30 (762)

12 (305)

 

 

LINE SET

36 (914)

CONNECTIONS

NOTES:

S Clearance to one of the other three sides must be 36 inches (914mm).

48 (1219)

SClearance to one of the remaining two sides may be 12 inches (305mm) and the final side may be 6 inches (152mm).

MINIMUM CLEARANCE BETWEEN TWO UNITS

24

(610)

Figure 4. Installation Clearances

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Lenox P506640-01, Elite Series XP16 Units Heat Pumps installation instructions New Outdoor Unit Placement