Sanyo CH0951 Technical & Service Manual page 47

7-1-2. Outdoor Unit
AVOID:
heat sources, exhaust fans, etc. (Fig. 4)
damp, humid or uneven locations.
DO:
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)
CAUTION
Install the outdoor unit above snowfall line.
Do not place objects on or sit on the out-
door unit. Also, never block the air
intake/outlet or exhaust. Distortion of the
outdoor unit or incomplete combustion
may result.
Do not introduce foreign matter into the air
intake/outlet or exhaust. Do not poke them
with such objects as a stick.
provide a solid base (level concrete pad, concrete
block, 4 in. ´ 16 in. (10 ´ 40 cm) beams or equal), a
minimum of 4 in. (10 cm) above ground level to
reduce humidity and protect the unit against possible
water damage and decreased service life (Fig. 5b).
use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing
vibration and noise.
NO
Hot air
Outdoor unit
Air intake
Min. 6" (15 cm)
Min. 6"
Air discharge Min. 12"
(15 cm)
(30 cm)
Fig. 5a
Air intake
Concrete
or equal
Fig. 5b
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Exhaust fan
Heat source
Fig. 4
Obstacle above
Min.
Min.
7 ft.
7 ft.
Valve side (2 m)
(2 m)
Min. 10"
(25 cm)
Ground
Min. 6 in.
(15 cm)
Air intake
Anchor bolts
(4 pcs)
Min. 4"
(10 cm)