Panasonic CS-KS12NB41 & CZ-18BT1U, CU-KS18NKUA Outdoor Unit AVOID, Fig. CU-KS12NK1A, a, b

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. (Fig. 5a)

install cushion rubber under unit’s feet to reduce

vibration and noise. (Fig. 5b)

use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing

vibration and noise.

Fig. 3

(CU-KS12NK1A)

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 in a location where no antenna of a television

or radio exists within 10' (3 m).

(CU-KS18NKU, CU-KS18NKUA) Obstacle above

Anchor bolts (4 pcs.)

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

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

Air intake

Concrete or equal

Min. 4" (10 cm)

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

Fig. 5a

Cushion rubber

Fig. 5b

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