Selecting The Installation Location; Installation Diagram - Mitsubishi Electric Mr. Slim SUZ-KA12NAHZ Installation Manual

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2. Selecting the installation location

2.1. Outdoor unit

• Where it is not overly exposed to strong winds.

• Where airflow is good and dustless.

• Where neighbors are not annoyed by operation sound or hot air .

• Where rigid wall or support is available to prevent the increase of operation sound

or vibration .

• Where there is no risk of combustible gas leakage .

• If installing the unit in a location high above the ground, be sure to secure the unit

legs .

• Where it is at least 10 ft . (3 m) away from the antenna of TV set or radio . Opera-

tion of the air conditioner may interfere with radio or TV reception in areas where

reception is weak. An amplifier may be required for the affected device.

• Install the unit horizontally .

• Please install it in an area not affected by snowfall or blowing snow . In areas with

heavy snow, please install a canopy, a pedestal and/or baffle boards.

Note:

• It is advisable to make a piping loop near outdoor unit so as to reduce vibration .

• For increased efficiency, install the outdoor unit in a location where continuous

direct sunlight or excessive water can be avoided as much as possible.

3. Installation diagram

SUZ-KA09, KA12, KA15, KA18NAHZ

When the piping is to be attached to a wall containing metals (tin plated) or metal netting, use a chemically treated wooden piece 25/32 in. (20 mm) or thicker between the wall

and the piping or wrap 7 to 8 turns of insulation vinyl tape around the piping .

Units should be installed by licensed contractor accordingly to local code requirement.

Note:

When operating the air conditioner in low outside temperature, be sure to follow the instructions described below.

• Never install the outdoor unit in a place where its air inlet/outlet side may be exposed directly to wind.

• To prevent exposure to wind, install the outdoor unit with its air inlet side facing the wall.

• To prevent exposure to wind, it is recommended to install a baffle board on the air outlet side of the outdoor unit.

Drain piping for outdoor unit

Install the unit horizontally .

Do not use drain socket in cold regions . Drain may freeze and make the fan stop .

The outdoor unit produces condensate during the heating operation . Select the installation place to ensure to prevent the outdoor unit and/or the grounds from being wet

by drain water or damaged by frozen drain water .

20 in . (500 mm)

or more

Caution:

When operating the air conditioner in low outside temperature, be sure to follow the

instructions described below .

• Never install the outdoor unit in a place where its air inlet/outlet side may be ex-

posed directly to wind .

• To prevent exposure to wind, install the outdoor unit with its air inlet side facing the

wall and a baffle board on the air outlet side.

Avoid the following places for installation where air conditioner trouble is liable to

occur .