Outdoor unit
Hot air
Heat source
Exhaust fan
NO
Air intake
Concrete
or equal
About 10 cm
Min. 10 cm
Anchor bolts
(4 pcs.)
About 40 cm
7-1-2. Outdoor Unit
Fig. 5b
Fig. 5c
Fig. 5a
Fig. 4
AVOID:
heat sources, exhaust fans, etc. (Fig. 4)
damp, humid or uneven locations.
DO:
position the outdoor unit in a protected location
where snow will not blow into it.
choose a place as cool as possible.
choose a place that is well ventilated.
allow enough room around the unit for air intake/
exhaust and possible maintenance. (Fig. 5a)
provide a solid base (level concrete pad, concrete
block, 10
× 40 cm beams or equal), a minimum of
10 cm above ground level to reduce humidity and
protect the unit against possible water damage and
decreased service life. (Fig. 5b)
Install cushion rubber under unit’s feet to reduce
vibration and noise. (Fig. 5c)
use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing
vibration and noise.
Install in a location where no antenna of a
television or radio exists within 3 meters.
Air intake Min. 5 cm
Air discharge
Min.
5 cm
Min.
20 cm
Valve
side
Min.
25 cm
Min.
2 m
Min.
2 m
Ground
Obstacle
Obstacle above
Air discharge
Min. 5 cm
Air intake
Cushion rubber
(Locally purchased)