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3-29. Removing the Rear Panel from the Unit
(1)Remove the set screws used to fasten the rear panel to the indoor unit during transportation.
(2)Press up on the frame at the 2 locations shown by the arrows in the figure at right, and remove the rear panel.
NOTE
Tubing can be extended in 4 directions as shown in Fig.
Screws used during transportation
Press
Remove the rear panel
Select the direction which will provide the shortest run to the outdoor unit.
3-30. Selecting and Making a Hole
(1) | Remove the rear panel from the indoor unit and place it on |
| the wall at the location selected. Fix the rear panel and hook |
| the unit onto it temporarily. Make sure the unit is horizontal |
| using a carpenter’s level or tape measure to measure down |
| from the ceiling. |
(2) | Determine which notch of the rear panel should be used. |
| (Fig. |
(3) | Before drilling a hole, check that there are no studs or pipes |
| behind the determined location. The above precautions are |
| also applicable if tubing goes through the wall in any other |
| location. |
Fig.
Left tubing
Fig.
Right tubing
(4) | Using a sabre saw, key hole saw or |
| ment, make a hole (dia. |
(5) | Measure the thickness of the wall from the inside edge to the |
| outside edge and cut the PVC pipe at a slight angle |
| 15/64" shorter than the thickness of the wall. (Fig. |
(6) | Place the plastic cover over the end of the pipe (for indoor |
| side only) and insert in the wall. (Fig. |
NOTE
The hole should be made at a slight downward gradient to the outside.
CAUTION Avoid areas where electrical wiring or conduits are located.
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PVC pipe (locally purchased)
Cut at slight angle
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