1-5. Additional Materials Required for Installation

1.Refrigeration (armored) tape

2.Insulated staples or clamps for connecting wire (See local codes)

3.Putty

4.Refrigeration lubricant

5.Clamps or saddles to secure refrigerant tubing

2. Installation Site Selection

2-1. Indoor Unit

WARNING

AVOID:

direct sunlight.

To prevent abnormal heat genera- tion and the possibility of fire, do not place obstacles, enclosures and grilles in front of or surround- ing the air conditioner in a way that may block air flow.

3.3 ft.

3.3 ft.

(1m)

(1m)

nearby heat sources that may affect performance of the unit.

 areas where leakage of flammable gas may be expected. 3.3 ft.

 places where large amounts of oil mist exist.

3.3 ft.

3.3 ft.

(1m)

(1m)

 

 

 

(1m)

 

DO:

 select an appropriate position from which every corner of the

Fig. 1

 

room can be uniformly cooled.

Indoor unit

 

 select a location that will hold the weight of the unit.

 select a location where tubing and drain hose have the

shortest run to the outside.

 allow room for operation and maintenance as well as unre-

stricted air flow around the unit. (Fig. 1)

 install the unit within the maximum elevation difference (H)

above or below the outdoor unit and within a total tubing length

(L) from the outdoor unit as detailed in Table 3 and Fig. 2.

 install the indoor unit more than 3.3' (1 m) away from any

Outdoor unit

Tubing length (L)

Elevation difference (H)

Fig. 2

antenna or power lines or connecting wires used for television,

radio, telephone, security system, or intercom. Electrical noise

from any of these sources may affect operation.

Table 3

CAUTION

Air delivery will be degraded if the distance from the floor to the ceiling is greater than 10 ft. (3 m).

 

Max. Allowable Tubing

Limit of Tubing

Limit of Elevation

Required Amount of

Model

Length at Shipment

Length (L)

Difference (H)

Additional Refrigerant

 

(ft.)

(ft.)

(ft.)

(oz./ft.)*

 

 

 

 

 

CS-KE12NB41

25

65

23

0.16

 

 

 

 

 

CS-KE18NB4UW

25

100

50

0.27

 

 

 

 

 

*If total tubing length becomes 25 to 65 ft. (Max.) or 25 to 100 ft. (Max.), charge additional refrigerant (R410A) by 0.16 or 0.27 oz./ft. No additional charge of compressor oil is necessary. For more detailed charging information, refer to the Technical & Service Manual.

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