2-2. Outdoor Unit
AVOID:
●heat sources, exhaust fans, etc. (Fig. 4)
●damp, humid or uneven locations.
DO:
●choose a place as cool as possible.
●choose a place that is well ventilated.
●allow enough room around the unit for air intake/ exhaust and possible maintenance. (Fig. 5a)
●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. 5b and 5c)
CAUTION | A solid base must not cover | |
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●Install cushion rubber under unit’s feet to reduce vibration and noise. (Fig. 5d)
●use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing vibration and noise.
●Install in a location where no antenna of a television or radio exists within 10' (3 m).
NO | Exhaust fan |
Hot air
Heat source
Outdoor unit
Fig. 4
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Anchor bolts (4 pcs.)
Air intake
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Fig. 5c
Cushion rubber
Fig. 5d
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