Whirlpool GOLD W4GH6 User Manual

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Minimum Clearances

Line Set Isolation

The following illustrations demonstrate procedures which ensure
proper refrigerant line set isolation.

Installing Horizontal Runs

This shows how to install line sets on horizontal runs.

NOTE: To hang line set from joist or rafter, use either metal
strapping material or anchored heavy nylon wire ties.

Transition from Horizontal to Vertical

This shows how to make a transition from horizontal to vertical.

Installing Vertical Runs (new construction shown)

This shows how to install line sets on vertical runs.

NOTE: Similar installation practices should be used if line set is
to be installed on exterior of outside wall.

IMPORTANT: Refrigerant lines must not contact structure.

A. Weatherproof disconnect switch
B. NEC class 1 wiring

C. NEC class 2 wiring

D. House thermostat

E. Seal openings

A. Metal strapping material

(around vapor line only)

B. Floor joist or roof rafter

C. Anchored heavy nylon wire tie

(around vapor line only)

D. Tape or wire tie

E. Metal sleeve
F. Tape or anchored heavy nylon

wire tie

G. Strap the vapor line to the floor

joist or roof rafter at 8" intervals,
then strap the liquid line to the
vapor line.

48" Overhead

Clearance

(Discharge

Air)

To

Power

Supply

To

Indoor

Unit

To

Indoor

Coil

30" Service

Access Clearance

36" Clearance
(Inlet Air)

12" Clearance Between
Unit and Building

12" Clearance
(Inlet Air)

A B

C

D

E

B

C

D

E

F

A

G

8'

8'

A. Style 1—anchored

heavy nylon wire tie

B. Strap liquid line to

vapor line.

C. Liquid line
D. Vapor line—

wrapped in
armaflex

E. Metal sleeve
F. Wall stud

G. Style 2—automotive

muffler-type hanger

A. Outside wall
B. Refrigerant lines

must not contact
wall.

C. Vapor line wrapped

in armaflex

D. Liquid line

E. Anchored heavy nylon

wire tie

F. Inside wall

G. Metal strapping material

H. Metal sleeve

I. Wood block

between studs

J. Caulk

K. Fiberglass

insulation

L. PVC pipe

A

F

E

D

C

B

G

F

E

D

C

B

Style 1

Style 2

A

B

C

D

E

F

G
H
E

I

E
G

H

C

A

D

J

K

L

C

D

G

H

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