Carrier 53QPCT18H-708F Installation Manual page 12

SELECTING INSTALLATION LOCATION OF OUTOOR UNIT (Cont.)
9.3 MINIMUM CLEARANCES WHEN SELECTING INSTALLATION LOCATION
FOR SINGLE OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION
Obstacle at unit front ( air outlet )
500 mm
or more
Obstacle at unit front ( air outlet ) &
Obstacle at unit back ( air inlet )
160 mm
or more
1000 mm
or more
Obstacle at unit front ( air outlet ) &
Obstacle at unit top
400 mm
or more
Obstacle at unit back ( air inlet )
160 mm
or more
Obstacle at unit back ( air inlet ) &
Obstacle at unit top
160mm
or more
Obstacle at unit back ( air inlet ) &
Obstacle at unit right and left sides
400 mm
or more
1000 mm
or more
400mm
or more
160 mm
or more
250 mm
or more
Select installation location which allows the
minimum clearances shown in the figures for
free air circulation and easy accessibility for
service and maintenance :
The front of outdoor unit ( air outlet )
should be away from any obstacle by 500 mm or
more to ensure free air circulation.
The back of outdoor unit ( air inlet )
should be away from any obstacle by 160 mm or
more. This distance is built in the design of wall
support to ensure free air circulation.
The left side of outdoor unit
should by away from any obstacle by 400 mm or
more to ensure easy access to refrigerant and
electrical connections.
The right side of outdoor unit ( air inlet )
should be away from any obstacle by 250 mm or
more to ensure free air circulation.
The top side of outdoor unit
should be away from any obstacle by 400 mm or
more to ensure easy access to the electrical
components, motor and fan.
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