7-1-2. 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)
CAUTION
●Install the outdoor unit above snowfall line.
●Do not place objects on or sit on the outdoor unit. Also, never block the air intake/outlet or exhaust. Distortion of the outdoor unit or incomplete combustion may result.
●Touching the air exhaust can cause a burn. Take special care for children not to touch it.
●Do not introduce foreign matter into the air intake/outlet or exhaust. Do not insert point- ed objects, such as sticks.
●When the ambient temperature is dropping, a white cloud or fog may be seen blowing from the unit. This does not indicate a problem.
●The distance between any building opening* and the exhaust must be 24 in. (60 cm) or more.
●Locate the outdoor unit away from windows to avoid possible entry of exhaust gases into the building. Pay special attention to the win- dows of a neighboring house or building.
●If there is a window within 24 in. (60 cm) of the exhaust, make sure it is not located inside the projected exhaust area within
24 in. (60 cm) above, within 6 in. (15 cm) below, within 6 in. (15 cm) on either side, or within 6 in. (15 cm) in front of the exhaust.
*Meaning of “building opening”
Windows or doors which can be opened, but not including those which are fixed or cannot be opened.
NO | Exhaust fan |
Hot air
Heat source
Outdoor unit
Fig. 4
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Air intake | Min. 6" (15 cm) | 7 ft. | 7 ft. | ||||
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Min. 6" Air discharge | Min. 12" | Air |
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