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)
●provide a solid base (level concrete pad, concrete block, 10 ⋅ 40 cm beams or equal), a minimum of 10 cm above ground level to reduce humidity and protect the unit against possible water damage and decreased service life. (Fig. 5a)
●Install cushion rubber under unit’s feet to reduce vibration and noise. (Fig. 5b)
●use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing vibration and noise.
●Install in a location where no antenna of a televi- sion or radio exists within 3 meters.
NO | Exhaust fan |
Hot air
Heat source
Outdoor unit
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Fig. 5a
Cushion rubber
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