Sanyo Big PACi 18 Series Technical Data & Service Manual page 129

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Precautions for Installation in Heavy Snow Areas
(1) The platform should be higher than the max. snow depth.
(Fig. 1-12)
(2) The 2 anchoring feet of the outdoor unit should be used for
the platform, and the platform should be installed beneath
the air intake side of outdoor unit.
(3) The platform foundation must be firm and the unit must be
secured with anchor bolts.
(4) In case of installation on a roof subject to strong wind,
countermeasures must be taken to prevent the unit from
being blown over.
Outdoor
Unit
Duct
Air intake
About 1/2 of the unit height
Fig. 1-13
Duct
Higher than the maximum
snow depth
Air intake
Platform (foundation)
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