Panasonic CU-KE18NKU, CU-KE12NK1, CS-KE18NB4UW Solid base must not cover, Hole of the bottom plate

2-2. Outdoor Unit

AVOID:

heat sources, exhaust fans, etc. (Fig. 3)

damp, humid or uneven locations.

DO:

NO Exhaust fan

Hot air

Heat source

Outdoor unit

choose a place as cool as possible.

choose a place that is well ventilated.

install in a location where at least two sides are unob- structed, so that the flow of air at the intake port or exhaust port is not blocked, and so that sufficient space is ensured for maintenance to be carried out without trouble. In general the top also must be unob- structed. (Figs. 4a and 4b)

provide a solid base (level concrete pad, concrete block, 4"
1'4" (10
40 cm) beams or equal), a mini- mum of 4" (10 cm) above ground level to reduce humidity and protect the unit against possible water damage and decreased service life. (Figs. 5a and 5b)

CAUTION	A solid base must not cover
	the hole of the bottom plate.

Fig. 3

(CU-KE12NK1)

Air intake	Min. 2" (5 cm)	Valve
		side
		Min. 10"
		(25 cm)
Min.	Air discharge Min.
2" (5 cm)
	8" (20 cm)

Fig. 4a

Obstacle above			Obstacle
dischargeAir
		Min.	Min.
	7' (2 m) 7' (2 m)
Ground		Min. 2" (5 cm)
		Air intake

install cushion rubber under unit’s feet to reduce vibra- tion and noise. (Fig. 5c)

use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing vibra- tion and noise.

install in a location where no antenna of a television or radio exists within 10' (3 m).

Drain holes

(CU-KE18NKU)

Air intake		Min. 4" (10 cm) Valve
				side
				Min. 10"
				(25 cm)
Min.	Air discharge		Min.
2" (5 cm)
			1'4" (40 cm)

Fig. 4b

Obstacle above			Obstacle
dischargeAir
		Min.	Min.
	7' (2 m) 7' (2 m)
Ground		Min. 4" (10 cm)
		Air intake

Fig. 5a

Anchor bolts (4 pcs.)

Air intake

Concrete or equal

Min. 4" (10 cm)

						cm)
About				About	(10
				4"
	1'4"	(40
			cm)

Fig. 5b

Cushion rubber

Fig. 5c

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