Discharge Direction Setting; Installation Work; Installation Dimensions - Rheem RICH07AVFJ Installation Manual

Install the indoor unit, outdoor unit, power supply
cable, and remote control cable at least 40 in.
(1 m) away from a television or radio receivers.
The purpose of this is to prevent TV reception
interference or radio noise. (Even if they are installed
more than 40 in. (1 m) apart, you could still receive
noise under some signal conditions.)
If children under 10 years old may approach the unit,
take preventive measures so that they cannot reach
the unit.
Decide the mounting position with the customer as
follows:
(1) Install the indoor unit in a location having suf¿ cient strength
to support the weight of the indoor unit.
(2) The inlet and outlet ports should not be obstructed; the air
should be able to blow all over the room.
(3) Leave the space required to service the air conditioner.
(4) The ceiling rear height as shown in the ¿ gure.
(5) Locate where the air can be distributed evenly throughout
the room by the unit.
(6) Locate where drainage can be extracted outdoors easily.
(7) Install the unit where noise and vibration is not ampli¿ ed.
Strong and durable ceiling
Floor
• This product can be installed at a height of up to 3,000 mm
(10ft).
However, 9000 BTU/h model can not be installed in high
places.
Perform the Function Setting on the remote control in accord-
ance with the installed height. (See 9.3.Function setting)
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CAUTION
262 mm
(10-5/16 in.)
or more
1000 mm
(40 in.) or more
Obstruc tion

5.1. Discharge direction setting

• The discharge direction can be selected as shown below.
100 (3-15/16) or more*
(4 directions)
(3 directions)
* For a 3-way outlet, make sure to perform the Function Set-
ting on the remote control. Also, make sure to use the op-
tional shutter panel to block the outlet.
* The ceiling height cannot be set in the 3-way outlet mode.
Therefore, do not change the setting in the "Setting the
Ceiling Height" at 9.3.Function setting and 9.4.Test run.
* When the outlet is shut, be sure to install the optional Air
outlet shutter plate kit.
For the details of installation, please refer to Installation
Manual of kit.

6. INSTALLATION WORK

Install the air conditioner as follows:

6.1. Installation dimensions

WARNING
Install the air conditioner in a location which can
withstand a load of at least 5 times the weight of
the main unit and which will not amplify sound or
vibration. If the installation location is not strong
enough, the indoor unit may fall and cause injuries.
If the unit is only attached to the ceiling panel frame
there is a risk that the unit will come loose. Please
take precaution.
*Please ensure
suf¿ cient Service
access during
installation.
Unit: mm (in.)
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