8-2.
OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Note: The information listed below are general precautions.
Some models also include items that do not apply.
PLACES WHERE USE PROHIBITED
•
Places where there is the danger of combustible gas leakage
•
Places where sulfur gas, chlorine gas, acid, alkali, or other matter which effects equipment is
generated
•
Places not affected by heat radiation from other heat sources
•
Places where the air is not stagnant
•
Places where machinery which generates high frequencies is used
•
Ocean beaches and other areas where there is a lot of salt
•
Installation in vehicles, ships, and other conveyances
•
Factory, etc. where voltage fluctuations are large
POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN INSTALLING
(1)
The set shall be installed at a place which can withstand the weight and vibration of the outdoor
unit
(2)
To allow maintenance after refrigerant piping, drain piping, and electric wiring connection and
installation, provide an installation service space.
*Installation service space is shown on " INSTALLATION PLACE ".
(3)
Be careful when installing the set at the following places.
[Installation precautions]
When installed
Perform installation work so that operating sound does not
near adjacent
disturb the neighbors.
houses
When there is
(1)
If the outdoor unit is exposed to strong wind, capacity may
the possibility of
drop, frost may form during heating, and operation may
strong wind
be stopped by high pressure rise. In addition, when a very
strong wind blows, the fan may be damaged.
(2)
When a very strong wind blows, there is the possibility
of the outdoor unit being toppled over if held only by
foundation bolts
When snow
If the outdoor unit is covered by accumulated snow, it may not
accumulates
be able to operate.
When installing
It may generate noise in TV sets, stereos and PCs.
the inverter type
Contents
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Countermeasures (Reference)
(1)
Install a soundproof barrier
(2)
Change the installation site
(1)
Install with the outlet side
Keep a sufficient distance
away from a facing wall or
fence.
(2)
Make the outlet direction and
wind direction perpendicular.
(3)
Fasten the outdoor unit using
toppling prevention hardware
(procured at the site).
(1)
Make the foundation as high as
possible.
(2)
Perform snow prevention work.
(1)
The inverter type should be
installed at a sufficient distance
from these equipments.