2-3. Shield for Horizontal Exhaust Discharge
It is necessary to install an
In regions with heavy snowfall,
CAUTION the outdoor unit should be provided with a solid, raised plat-
form and
In locations where
●The fan in the outdoor unit may stop running, causing the unit to be damaged.
●There may be no air flow.
●The tubing may freeze and burst.
●The condenser pressure may drop because of strong wind, and the indoor unit may freeze.
Areas
a)The platform should be higher than the maximum snow depth. (Fig.
b)The 2 anchoring feet of the outdoor unit should be used for the platform, and the platform should be installed beneath the
c)The platform foundation must be solid and the unit must be secured with anchor bolts.
d)When installing on a roof subject to strong wind, coun- termeasures must be taken to prevent the unit from being overturned.
Fig.
DO
AVOID
| Fallen snow |
Without snow- | With snow- |
proof ducting | proof ducting |
(Without platform) | (High platform) |
Fig.
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