Panasonic CS-KS24NKU, CU-KS24NKUA 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

	6" (15 cm)	2" (5 cm)
2" (5 cm)	min.
		min.
min.
	Front View
	Fig. 2

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.

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-

INDOOR	Tubing length (L)
UNIT
Elevation
		OUTDOOR
difference (H)
		UNIT

Fig. 3a

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

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. 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

from any of these sources may affect operation.

CAUTION

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

Floor level

Table 3					Fig. 3b
	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-KS18NKU	25	100			50	0.27
CS-KS24NKU	33	CU-KS24NKU		CU-KS24NKUA	50	0.27
		132		100

*If total tubing length becomes 25 to 100 ft. (Max.) or 33 to 132 or 100 ft. (Max.), charge additional refrigerant (R410A) by 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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