Panasonic CU-KE30NKU, CU-KE36NKU, CS-KE36NKU, CS-KE30NKU service manual Installation Site Selection

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

Indoor unit

Drain hose

Outside drainage

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.

Fig. 1

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	Front View

nearby heat sources that may affect performance of the unit.

areas where leakage of flammable gas may be expected.

places where large amounts of oil mist exist.

	Fig. 2
		Tubing length (L)
INDOOR
UNIT

DO:

select an appropriate position from which every corner of

the room can be uniformly cooled. (High on a wall is best.)

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. (Fig. 1)

allow room for operation and maintenance as well as unre-

stricted air flow around the unit. (Fig. 2)

Elevation
	OUTDOOR
difference (H)
	UNIT

Fig. 3a

CAUTION

install the unit within the maximum elevation difference (H)

above or below the outdoor unit and within the maximum tub-

ing length (L) from the outdoor unit as detailed in Table 3 and

Fig. 3a.

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

antenna or power lines or connecting wires used for television,

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

For stable operation of the air conditioner, do not install wall-mounted type indoor units less than 5' (1.5 m) from floor level.

Indoor unit

Minimum height from floor level

5' (1.5 m)

Wall

from any of these sources may affect operation.

Table 3

Floor level

Fig. 3b

Model	Charge-less Tubing	Maximum Tubing	Maximum Elevation Difference (H)		Required Amount
	Length (Actual Length)	Length (L)			of Additional Refrigerant
			(ft.)
	(ft.)	(ft.)			(oz./ft.)*
CS-KE30NKU	10 to 100	164	If the outdoor unit is higher	100	0.43
CS-KE36NKU			If the outdoor unit is lower	50

*If total tubing length becomes 100 to 164 ft. (Max.), charge additional refrigerant (R410A) by 0.43 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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