Sanyo TH3642 / CH3642, XH3642 / CH3642 Precautions When Installing in Heavy Snow Areas

■Precautions When Installing in Heavy Snow Areas

(1)The platform should be higher than the maximum. snow depth. (Fig. 2-5)

(2)The two anchoring feet of the outdoor unit should be attached to the platform, and the platform should be installed beneath the air-intake side of the outdoor unit.

(3)The platform foundation must be solid and the unit must be secured with anchor bolts.

(4)When installing on a roof subject to strong wind, countermeasures must be taken to prevent the unit from being overturned.

■Dimensions of Snow / Wind-proof Ducting and Refrigerant Tubing Space for Installation

			Min. 4"
		Duct	12"
	Duct	Outdoor Unit
Min. 4"	12"	Unit: inch
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1. Specifications

In regions with snow fall, the outdoor unit should be provided with a platform and snow-proof duct.

Without snow-	Snow-proof
proof ducting	ducting
(Low platform)	(High platform)
	0937_C_I
Fig. 2-5	Fig. 2-6	1
Outdoor
Unit

Duct

Duct

Higher than the maximum snow depth

Air	Air
	Intake
Intake
	Platform (foundation)

About 1/2 of the unit height

0488_C_I

Fig. 2-7

Example of Installation

0490_C_I

Fig. 2-8

SM830082

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