Outdoor Unit Installation - Ideal Air PRO Installation Manual

OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – OUTDOOR UNIT
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.
PROPER INSTALLATION LOCATIONS MEET THE
FOLLOWING STANDARDS:
• Meets all spatial requirements shown in
Installation Space Requirements (FIG. 4.1).
• Good air circulation and ventilation.
• Firm and solid—the location can support the
unit and will not vibrate.
• Noise from the unit will not disturb others.
• Protected from prolonged periods of direct
sunlight or rain.
• Make sure your unit is level.
DO NOT install unit in the following locations:
• Near an obstacle that will block air inlets and outlets.
• Near a public street, crowded areas, or where
noise from the unit will disturb others.
• Near animals or plants that will be harmed by hot
air discharge.
• Near any source of combustible gas.
• In a location that is exposed to large amounts of dust.
• In a location exposed to a excessive amounts
of salty air.
FIG. 4.1
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXTREME
WEATHER - 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. 4.2 and FIG. 4.3 above.
Strong wind
IF THE UNIT IS FREQUENTLY EXPOSED
TO HEAVY RAIN OR SNOW:
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.
IF THE UNIT IS FREQUENTLY EXPOSED
TO SALTY AIR (SEASIDE):
Use outdoor unit that is specially designed to
resist corrosion.
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 different types of drain joints
depending on the type of outdoor unit.
If the drain joint comes with a rubber seal
(see FIG. 4.4 - A), do the following:
• Fit the rubber seal on the end of the drain joint
that will connect to the outdoor unit.
• Insert the drain joint into the hole in the base
pan of the unit.
• Rotate the drain joint 90° until it clicks in place
facing the front of the unit.
• Connect a drain hose extension (not included)
to the drain joint to redirect water from the
unit during heating mode.
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Strong wind
FIG. 4.2
Wind baffle
Strong wind
FIG. 4.3