Outdoor Unit - Sanyo SAP-KMRV74EH Installation Instructions Manual

2-3. Outdoor Unit

AVOID:
heat sources, exhaust fans, etc. (Fig. 5a)
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damp, humid or uneven locations.
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DO:
position the outdoor unit in a protected location
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where snow will not blow into it.
choose a place as cool as possible.
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choose a place that is well ventilated.
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install in a location where at least two sides are unob-
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structed, so that the flow of air at the intake port or
exhaust port is not blocked, and so that sufficient
space is ensured for maintenance to be carried out
without trouble.
In general the top also must be unobstructed.
(Fig. 5b)
provide a solid base (level concrete pad, concrete
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block, 15 × 40 cm beams or equal), a minimum of
15 cm above ground level to reduce humidity and
protect the unit against possible water damage and
decreased service life. (Fig. 5c)
install cushion rubber under unit's feet to reduce
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vibration and noise. (Fig. 5d)
use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing
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vibration and noise.
install in a location where no antenna of a television
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or radio exists within 3 meters.
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Hot air
Outdoor unit
Air intake
Min. 20 cm
Min.
Air discharge
Min.
10 cm
50 cm
Fig. 5b
Air intake
Concrete
or equal
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Exhaust fan
Heat source
Fig. 5a
Obstacle above
Min.
2 m
Valve
side
Min.
25 cm
Ground
Min. 20 cm
Air intake
Anchor bolts
(4 pcs.)
Min. 15 cm
Fig. 5c
Cushion rubber
Fig. 5d
Min.
2 m