LG MULTI F Engineering Manual page 64

PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Installing Outdoor Units Indoors
Provide a means to drain the condensate generated during heating mode and defrost cycle in addition to rainwater that infiltrates the inlet
louver enclosed area.
• Install a field-provided drain pan under the outdoor units and provide a path to a nearby floor drain.
• If the ambient air temperature is expected to drop below 32°F in the enclosure, heat the bottom surface of the pan, drain line, and floor
drain so that the condensate does not freeze before reaching the drain.
CAUTION
When deciding on a location to place the outdoor unit, be sure to choose an area where run-off from defrost will not accumulate and freeze on side-
walks or driveways which may create unsafe conditions.
Allow for ventilation intake and exhaust air based on maximum outdoor unit fan capacity.
• Select the size, type and orientation of architectural louvers with adequate "net free area" face velocity to ensure the total external static
pressure from the outdoor unit fan does not exceed design limitations (see specification data tables).
• No obstructions should be placed in front of the louver that could hamper the free flow (throw) of air.
• Roof top openings and / or discharge and supply louvers should be equipped with screens to prevent bird and insect infiltration.
For louver recommendations, see below and on the next page.
As always, the best solution for each project balances acceptable heating performance (considering local weather conditions), capital costs,
life cycle energy consumption, and limitations set forth by local building codes.
Louver Recommendations for Outdoor Unit Enclosure
1. Outdoor Unit Enclosure: Manual Door Open Type.
2. Louver Angle: No More Than 15° Horizontally.
3. Space Between Louvers: More than 4 inches (Recommend).
4. Louver Shape: Wing or Plane Type.
• Open Rate and Inlet should be taken into consideration when
designing the louvered outdoor unit enclosure.
• Do not use "S" type louvers.
If the Louver Open Rate is Too Small
1. Noise can occur because of the increased air velocity passing
through thee louver blade.
2. Noise can occur from louver blade vibrations.
3. A drop in outdoor unit fan performance (excess static pressure
can cause a drop in outdoor unit performance and heat exchanger
efficiency).
4. If the louver open rate is too small or there is insufficient air flow
exchange, the air conditioner might stop operating.
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Figure 49: Louver Recommendations.
Maximum 15°
(Recommended)
More than 4 in.
(Recommended)
Louver
Figure 50: Using "S" Type Louvers.
Air flow passing through
the louver blade backwards
can generate noise.
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