Unit Placement
WARNING
Use the provided and specifi ed components when
installing equipment. Failure to do so may result
in unit falling, water leaking or electrical shocks,
caus ing personal injury or equipment or property
dam age.
Check stability of wall, fl oor, or ceiling and unit
support. If sup port is not capable of carrying
weight of the unit, unit may fall causing personal
injury or equipment damage.
Consider the possibility of earthquakes in your
area when installing the equipment. If the unit is
not correctly secured, it may fall, causing personal
injury or equipment damage.
Safely dispose of packing materials, which include
nails, wood and other sharp objects, as well as
plastic wrapping. Children playing with plastic
wrap or bags risk the danger of suffocation.
CAUTION
Do not place items which may be damaged by water
under or around the indoor unit.
The unit should be installed at least 8 feet above the
fl oor (if possible) to ensure maximum performance
and comfort, when installed in the horizontal
position only.
AVOID
Do not install the unit in the following locations:
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Areas exposed to petrochemicals or petrochemical
products
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Areas exposed to salt or other corrosive materials or
caustic gasses
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Areas exposed to extreme voltage variations (such as
factories
•
Tightly enclosed areas that may impede service of the
unit
•
Areas exposed to fossil fuels (such as oil or gas in
kitchens)
•
Areas exposed to strong electromagnetic forces
•
Areas exposed to acids or alkaline detergents (laundry
rooms)
DO:
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Locate the unit so that it is not exposed to direct
sunlight
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Ensure the structural ceiling can support the weight
of the unit.
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Select a location where condensate line will have the
shortest run to a suitable drain per local codes.
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Allow suffi cient space around unit for proper operation
and maintenance
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Install unit a minimum of 3 feet away from any antenna,
power cord (line) radio, telephone, security system, or
intercom. Electrical interference and radio frequencies
from any of these sources may affect operation
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