2-2. Outdoor Unit
AVOID:
●heat sources, exhaust fans, etc. (Fig. 4)
●damp, humid or uneven locations.
DO:
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Hot air
Heat source
Outdoor unit
●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 or 5b)
●provide a solid base (level concrete pad, concrete block, 4" ⋅ 1'4" (10 ⋅ 40 cm) or 6" ⋅ 1'4" (15 ⋅ 40 cm) beams
or equal), a minimum of 4" (10 cm) or 6" (15 cm) above ground level to reduce humidity and protect the unit against possible water damage and decreased service life. (Figs. 5c and 5d or 5e)
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Air intake | Min. 4" (10 cm) Valve |
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Obstacle above
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dischar | 7' (2 m) | 7' (2 m) |
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CAUTION
A solid base must not cover the hole of the bottom plate.
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Min. | Air discharge | Min. | |
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●Install cushion rubber under unit’s feet to reduce vibration and noise. (Fig. 5f)
●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).
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Fig. 5d
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Air intake | Min. 6" (15 cm) Valve | |
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Fig. 5b
Drain holes
Fig. 5c
Ground | Min. 4" (10 cm) | ||
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Air dischar | 7' (2 m) | 7' (2 m) | |
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Fig. 5e
Cushion rubber
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