Split System Heat Pump Air Conditioner Installation Instructions

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2. SELECTING THE INSTALLATION SITE
2-1. Indoor Unit
AVOID:
 areas where leakage of flammable gas may be
expected.
 places where large amounts of oil mist exist.
 direct sunlight.
 locations near inverter lamps which may affect the
performance of the unit.
 locations near heat sources which may affect the
performance of the unit.
 locations where external air may enter the room
directly. This may cause “sweating” on the air dis-
charge ports, causing them to spray or drip.
 locations where the remote controller will be splashed
with water or affected by dampness or humidity.
 installing the remote controller behind curtains or
furniture.
 locations where the receiver in the indoor unit is
exposed to the inverter lamp light. Faulty operation of
the unit occurs.
DO:
 select an appropriate position from which every
corner of the room can be uniformly cooled.
 select a location where the ceiling is strong enough
to support the weight of the unit.
 select a location where tubing and drain pipe have
the shortest run to the outdoor unit.
 allow room for operation and maintenance as well as
unrestricted air flow around the unit.
 install the unit within the maximum elevation
difference above or below the outdoor unit and within
a total tubing length (L) from the outdoor unit as
detailed in Table 1-11.
 allow room for mounting the remote controller about
3 ft. off the floor, in an area that is not in direct
sunlight nor in the flow of cool air from the indoor
unit.
Air delivery will be degraded if the distance from the
floor to the ceiling is greater than 10 ft.
NOTE
4-Way Air Discharge Type
Concealed-Duct Type
3 ft.
3 ft.
3 ft.
3 ft.
3 ft.
Ceiling-Mounted Type
The rear of the indoor unit can be installed flush
against the wall.
Min. 2 ft.
Air intake
Air
discharge
Min. 10 inch
Ceiling
Wall
Max 25 cm
NOTE
Min. 10 inch
Side view
Front view
Ceiling
Wall-Mounted Type
Min.
6 inch
Min.
12 inch
Min.
6 inch
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