Site Preparation; Model Indentification; New Shelter Installation Vs. Retrofit Installation; Minimum Clearance - Bard FUSION-TEC HR58APA Installation Support Materials

Model Identification
Identify the specific model using the model
nomenclature information found in Figure 1.1 and
the model/serial tag found on the unit. See Figure 1.2
on page 10 for dimensions and critical installation
requirements.
New Shelter Installation vs. Retrofit
Installation
These installation instructions cover both new shelter
installations and retrofit installations. Each installation
is unique and may require special accommodations and
modifications. Although Bard Manufacturing follows a
long-established tradition of manufacturing equipment
using industry standard dimensions for building
penetration, it is occasionally necessary to move or
enlarge supply and return openings when replacing
non-standardized equipment in a retrofit application.
IMPORTANT: All retrofit installations require any
existing supply and return grilles be removed and
discarded. This is a counterflow unit and requires
specified grilles to ensure proper system performance.

Minimum Clearance

Counter flow wall-mount air conditioner models have
a removable lower front service panel that allows
access to the control panel, blower, compressor, circuit
breakers and heat strip. There is a hinged access panel
on both sides for filter change and evaporator coil
service.
The upper side panel is removable to allow access
to condenser fan, condenser coil and filter drier. The
design allows for installations to place units within
close proximity without complicating maintenance and
repair.
Clearance Required for Service Access and Adequate Condenser Airflow
Discharge (Top)
Model Side(s)
Overhang 12" or less
HR58 15"
TABLE 1.1
Discharge (Top)
Overhang
Exceeding 12"
5" 10"
TABLE 1.2
Minimum Clearances Required to Combustible Materials
Model Supply Air Flange
HR58 1/4"

SITE PREPARATION

To maintain full serviceability, side-by-side installations
require 15" of clearance between units.
The condenser discharge air exits through the top
of the unit. Although this reduces the potential for
recirculation, it is still critical to system performance
that any obstruction, shrubbery or structure adhere to
minimum clearances listed (see Table 1.1).
For overhangs not exceeding 12" from exterior wall,
minimum allowable clearance from top of unit
to bottom of overhang should be no less than 5".
For overhangs greater than 12" from exterior wall,
minimum allowable clearance from top of unit to
bottom of overhang should be no less than 10" .

Clearance to Combustibles

WARNING
!
Fire hazard.
Maintain minimum 1/4" clearance between the
supply flange and combustible materials.
Failure to do so could result in fire causing
damage, injury or death.
The unit itself is suitable for 0" clearance, but the
supply air flange requires a minimum of 1/4" clearance
to combustible material. However, it is generally
recommended that a 1" clearance is used for ease of
installation and maintaining the required clearance to
combustible material. See Figure 1.4 on page 13 for
details on opening sizes.
Intake (Base) Front of Unit
15" from
Snowline
Cabinet
0"
Shelter
Equipment from
Supply Grille
36" 24"
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