Outdoor Unit Installation - Bosch Climate 5000 AAS-009-0CS Installation Manual

Installation Manual

6 Outdoor unit installation

Step 1: Select installation location
Before installing the outdoor unit, you must choose an appropriate location. The
following are standards that will help you choose an appropriate location for the unit.
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Proper installation locations meet the following standards:
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Meets all spatial minimum requirements shown in Installation Space
Requirements ( Fig. 20 )
Figure 20
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Good air circulation and ventilation
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Firm and solid—the location can support the unit and will not vibrate
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Noise from the unit will not disturb others
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Protected from prolonged periods of direct sunlight or rain
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DO NOT install unit in the following locations:
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Near an obstacle that will block air inlets and outlets
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Near a public street, crowded areas, or where noise from the unit will
disturb others
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Near animals or plants that will be harmed by hot air discharge
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Near any source of combustible gas
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In a location that is exposed to large amounts of dust
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In a location exposed to excessive amounts of salty air
NOTICE
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If the unit is exposed to heavy wind: Install unit so that air
outlet fan is at a 90° angle to the direction of the wind. If
needed, build a barrier in front of the unit to protect it from
extremely heavy winds. See Fig. 21 and Fig. 22.
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Figure 21
Figure 22
NOTICE
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If the unit is frequently exposed to heavy rain or snow:
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This unit is not designed for application in areas frequently
exposed to salty air (seaside) conditions..
Step 2: Install drain joint
Heat pump units require a drain joint. Before bolting the outdoor unit in place, you
must install the drain joint at the bottom of the unit. Note that there are two diff erent
types of drain joints depending on the type of outdoor unit.
If the drain joint comes with a rubber seal (see Fig. 23, pos. A ), do the following:
1. Fit the rubber seal on the end of the drain joint that will connect to the
outdoor unit.
2. Insert the drain joint into the hole in the base pan of the unit.
Strong wind
Wind Baffle
Build a shelter above the unit it to protect it from the
rain or snow. Be careful not to obstruct air flow around
the unit.
Strong
wind
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