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Outdoor Unit
Installation Manual
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„ Installation Location
WARNING
Install the outdoor unit in a location that can support
the weight of the outdoor unit.
Insufficient durability may cause the outdoor unit to fall,
which may result in injury.
CAUTION
Do not install the outdoor unit in a location that is
subject to combustible gas leaks.
Accumulation of combustible gas around the outdoor
unit may cause a fire.
Install the outdoor unit in a location that meets the
following conditions.
• A well-ventilated location free from obstacles near the
air inlets and air outlet
• A location that does not increase the operating noise
or vibration of the outdoor unit
• A location that does not produce any drainage
problems from discharged water
• Location with easy access to power.
Do not install the outdoor unit in the following
location.
• A location with a saline atmosphere (coastal area) or
one that is full of sulfide gas (hot-spring area) (Special
maintenance is required.)
• A location subject to oil, vapor, oily smoke, or
corrosive gases
• A location in which organic solvent is used
• A location where high-frequency equipment (including
inverter equipment, private power generator, medical
equipment, and communication equipment) is used
(Installation in such a location may cause malfunction
of the air conditioner, abnormal control or problems
due to noise from such equipment.)
• A location in which the discharged air of the outdoor
unit blows against the window of a neighboring house
• A location where the operating noise of the outdoor
unit is transmitted
• When the outdoor unit is installed in an elevated
position, be sure to secure its feet.
• A location in which drain water poses any problems.
When an outdoor unit is installed in a location that is
always exposed to strong winds like a coast or on
the high stories of a building, one of the following is
recommended.
• Install the unit so that its discharge faces the wall of
the structure.
Keep a distance 19.7” (500 mm) or more between the
unit and wall.
• Install the unit so that the discharge is at a right angle
relative to the wind direction.
• Use wind baffle. Produce those parts in the field.
• When outside temperature conditions are 23 °F (-5
°C) or lower and unit is running in cooling mode.
<Example>
19.7" (500 mm)
Strong wind
Strong wind
Wind baffle
Wind baffle
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