Outdoor Unitinstallation - Carrier 40MB*D Installation Instructions Manual

6. OUTDOOR UNITINSTALLATION e.2 Figure
of body size
6.1 Installation Place
• The outdoor unit should be installed in the location that
meets the following requiements:
• There is enough room for installation and maintenance.
" The air outlet and the air inlet are not impeded, and can
not be reached by strong wind.
• It must be a dry and well ventilating place.
• The support is flat and horizontal and can stand the
weight of the outdoor unit. And will no additional noise or
vibration.
Your neighborhood will not feel uncomfortable with the
noise or expelled air.
It is easy to install the connecting pipes or cables.
Determine the air outlet direction where the discharged air
is not blocked.
There is no danger of fire due to leakage of inflammable
gas.
The piping length between the outdoor unit and the indoor
unit may not exceed the allowable piping length.
In the case that the installation place is exposed to strong
wind such as a seaside, ensure the fan operates properly
by putting the unit lengthwise along the wall or using a
dust shield.(Refer to Fig.6-1)
If possible, do not install the unit where it is exposed to
direct sunlight.
If necessary, install a blind that does not interfere with the
air flow.
During the heating mode, the water drained off the
outdoor unit ,the condensate should drain well away by
the drain hole to an appropriate.
Select the position where it will not be subject to snow
drifts, accumulation of leaves or other seasonal debris. If
unavoidable, please cover it with a shelter.
Locate the outdoor unit as close to the indoor unit as
possible.
If possible, please remove the obstacles nearby to prevent
the performance from being impeded by air circulation.
The minimum distance between the outdoor unit and
obstacles described in the installation chart does not
mean that the same is applicable to the situation of an
airtight room. Leave open two of the three directions
(L1 ,L2) (Refer to Fig.6-4)
1. Split type outdoor unit
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Fig. 6-2
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Fig.6-1
NOTE
All the figures in this manual are for illustration purposes only.
They may be slightly different from the air conditioner you
purchased.
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Air outlet_
Fig. 6-4
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