7.3 - OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION
Install the unit by following local codes and regula-
tions, there may be differ slightly between different
regions.
Outdoor Unit Installation
7.3.1 - Step 1: Select installation location
Before installing the outdoor unit, you must choose an
Install the unit by following local codes and
appropriate location. The following are standards that
regulations , there may be di er slightly
will help you choose an appropriate location for the unit.
between di erent regions.
Proper installation locations meet the following stand-
ards:
• Keep the distances indicated in the figure.
• Good air circulation and ventilation.
• Stable and levelled supporting surface.
• The unit noise must not disturb others.
• Fixing wall able to bear the unit.
• Where snowfalls are envisaged, adopt appropriate measures to prevent ice accumulation and damages
to the unit.
DO NOT install unit in the following locations:
• Near an obstacle which may obstruct the air inlet or outlet.
• Near a public street, crowded areas, or where noise from the unit will disturb others
• Near animals or plants that will be harmed by hot air discharge
• Near any source of combustible gas In a location that is exposed to large amounts of dust
Installation Instructions – Outdoor unit
• In a location exposed to a excessive amounts of salty air
Step 1: Select installation location
Before installing the outdoor unit, you must
choose an appropriate location. The following are
7.3.2 - Special considerations for extreme
standards that will help you choose an appropriate
weather
location for the unit.
If the unit is exposed to heavy wind:
Install unit so that air outlet fan is at a 90° angle to the
Proper installation locations meet the
direction of the wind. If needed, build a barrier in front
following standards:
of the unit to protect it from extremely heavy winds.
Meets all spatial requirements shown in
Installation Space Requirements above.
If the unit is frequently exposed to heavy rain or snow:
Good air circulation and ventilation
Build a shelter above the unit to protect it from the rain or snow. Be careful not to obstruct air flow around
Firm and solid—the location can support the
the unit.
unit and will not vibrate
Noise from the unit will not disturb others
If the unit is frequently exposed to salty air (seaside):
Use outdoor unit that is specially designed to resist corrosion.
Protected from prolonged periods of direct
sunlight or rain
Where snowfall is anticipated, raise the
7.3.3 - Step 2: Install drain joint (Heat pump unit only)
unit above the base pad to prevent ice
Before bolting the outdoor unit in place, you must install the drain joint at the bottom of the unit. Note that
buildup and coil damage. Mount the unit
there are two different types of drain joints depending on the type of outdoor unit.
high enough to be above the average
If the drain joint comes with a rubber seal (see Fig. A), do
accumulated area snowfall. The minimum
the following:
height must be 18 inches
1. Position the seal on the drain joint.
2. Insert the joint on the hole located on the external base
of the unit.
3. Turn the joint 80° until you hear the click and place it
frontally.
4. Connect a drain tube to the joint (not supplied) and
direct it into a catch pit.
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Install the unit by following local codes and
regulations , there may be di er slightly
between di erent regions.
install unit in the following locations:
DO NOT
Near an obstacle that will block air inlets
and outlets
Near a public street, crowded areas, or
where noise from the unit will disturb others
Near animals or plants that will be harmed
by hot air discharge
Near any source of combustible gas
Installation Instructions – Outdoor unit
In a location that is exposed to large
amounts of dust
Step 1: Select installation location
In a location exposed to a excessive amounts
Before installing the outdoor unit, you must
of salty air
choose an appropriate location. The following are
Step 2: Install drain joint
standards that will help you choose an appropriate
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXTREME
(Heat pump unit only)
WEATHER
location for the unit.
Before bolting the outdoor unit in place, you must
If the unit is exposed to heavy wind:
install the drain joint at the bottom of the unit.
Proper installation locations meet the
Install unit so that air outlet fan is at a 90°
Note that there are two di erent types of drain
following standards:
angle to the direction of the wind. If needed,
joints depending on the type of outdoor unit.
Meets all spatial requirements shown in
build a barrier in front of the unit to protect it
If the drain joint comes with a rubber seal
from extremely heavy winds.
Installation Space Requirements above.
(see Fig. A ), do the following:
See Figures below.
Good air circulation and ventilation
Fit the rubber seal on the end of the drain joint
1.
that will connect to the outdoor unit.
Firm and solid—the location can support the
Strong wind
Insert the drain joint into the hole in the base
2.
unit and will not vibrate
pan of the unit.
Noise from the unit will not disturb others
Strong
Rotate the drain joint 90° until it clicks in place
3.
wind
facing the front of the unit.
Protected from prolonged periods of direct
Connect a drain hose extension (not included)
4.
sunlight or rain
to the drain joint to redirect water from the
Where snowfall is anticipated, raise the
unit during heating mode.
unit above the base pad to prevent ice
If the drain joint doesn't come with a rubber
If the unit is frequently exposed to heavy
buildup and coil damage. Mount the unit
seal (see Fig. B ), do the following:
rain or snow:
high enough to be above the average
Build a shelter above the unit to protect
Insert the drain joint into the hole in the base
1.
accumulated area snowfall. The minimum
it from the rain or snow. Be careful not to
pan of the unit. The drain joint will click in
height must be 18 inches
place.
obstruct air flow around the unit.
Connect a drain hose extension (not included)
If the unit is frequently exposed to salty air
2.
to the drain joint to redirect water from the
(seaside):
unit during heating mode.
Use outdoor unit that is specially designed to
resist corrosion.
Seal
Drain joint
(A)
IN COLD CLIMATES
In cold climates, make sure that the drain hose
is as vertical as possible to ensure swift water
drainage. If water drains too slowly, it can
Wind Baffle
Strong wind
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outdoor unit
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