Sanyo C4272R S/C - Manual (Page 17)

2-2. Outdoor Unit
AVOID:
● heat sources, exhaust fans, etc. (Fig. 2-1)
● damp, humid or uneven locations
DO:
● choose a place as cool as possible.
● choose a place that is well ventilated and outside
air temperature does not exceed maximum 115°F
constantly.
● allow enough room around the unit for air intake/
exhaust and possible maintenance. (Fig. 2-2)
● use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing
vibration and noise.
● if cooling operation is to be used when the outdoor
air temperature is 23°F or below, install a duct on
the outdoor unit.
Installation space
Distance between obstructions and the unit air inlet
and outlet must be as shown below.
Fig. 2-1
Fig. 2-3
Fig. 2-4
Out-
door
unit
Heat source
Hot air
Exhaust fan
Anchor bolts
(4 pieces)
Installation requirements
● provide a solid base (concrete block, 4" × 16"
beams or equal), a minimum of 6" above ground
level to reduce humidity and protect the unit against
possible water damage and decreased service life.
(Fig. 2-4)
● use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing
vibration and noise.
*4 *2
*3
*1
More than 25/64"
More than
3.3 ft.
More than 25/64"
Inlet side C
Outlet side
CAUTION
● Concerning inlet-side distance “C” (Fig. 2-2)
The minimum for distance “C” is 6" if there are no obstructions on the outlet side
(wall *1 side) and *2 or *4 is not present. In all other cases, the minimum for distance
“C” is 8".
● If the unit is installed with the outlet side facing wall *1, then there must be no obstruc-
tions on 2 of the remaining 3 sides: *2, *3, *4.
● If wall *1 is on the outlet side (Fig. 2-2), or if obstructions are present on all 3 sides *2,
*3, and *4 (Fig. 2-2), then the minimum distance for “A” and “B” is 80" (Fig. 2-3). Even
if there is no wall on the outlet side, a minimum of 3.3 ft. is required.
Fig. 2-2
*1
Inlet side
More than 8"
(field supply)
A
B
(Ground)
Air direction chamber
(Obstruction above unit)
(Obstruction on
inlet side)
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