Toshiba RAS-M16EKCVP-E, RAS-M13EKCVP-E, RAS-M18EACV-E Piping and Drain Hose Installation, 66

Piping and Drain Hose Installation

Piping and drain hose forming

•Since condensation results in machine trouble, make sure to insulate both the connecting pipes separately. (Use polyethylene foam as insulating material.)

Rear right

Rear left

Bottom left

Left

Bottom right

Right

Die-cutting front panel slit

Changing drain hose

Piping preparation

1.Die-cutting front panel slit

Cut out the slit on the left or right side of the front panel for the left or right connection and the slit on the bottom left or right side of the front panel for the bottom left or right connection with a pair of nippers.

2.Changing drain hose

For left connection, left-bottom connection and rear-left connection’s piping, it is necessary to relocate the drain hose and drain cap.

• How to remove the drain cap

Clamp drain cap with needle-nose pliers, and pull out.

• How to remove the drain hose

The drain hose is secured in place by a screw.

Remove the screw securing the drain hose, then pull out the drain hose.

Screw

Drain hose

• How to attach the drain cap

1.Insert hexagonal wrench (4 mm).

2.Firmly insert drain cap.

No gap

Do not apply lubricating oil (refrigerant machine oil) when inserting the drain cap. If applied, deterioration and leakage of the drain plug may occur.

Insert a hexagon wrench (4 mm)

• How to attach the drain hose

Always use the original screw that secured the drain hose to the unit. Using a different screw may cause water to leak.

Insert the drain hose firmly until the connector contacts the insulation, then secure it in place using the original screw.

CAUTION

Securely insert the drain hose and drain cap; otherwise, water may leak.

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