Section 2 - Installation; Installation Modes; Size And Specifications Of The Room In Which To Install The Air Conditioner; Choosing The Position Of The Unit - Olimpia splendid Maestro Smart Series Instructions For Installation, Use And Maintenance Manual

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2.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To obtain the best results and optimum performance follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to follow the instructions may cause
malfunction of the appliance and relieves the manufacturer, OLIMPIA SPLENDID, of any form of liability for damages to persons, animals
or property.
The electrical system must comply with all national and/or local codes and regulations. In addition, the specification and
requirements in the technical sheet must be followed. This includes a proper ground.
Size and specifications of the space in which the unit will be installed
2.1.1
Before selecting an air conditioner or heat pump it is essential to make an accurate calculation of the heat load, including sensible and
latent gains for cooling mode and for heat pumps the sensible loss for heating mode. OLYMPIA SPLENDID strongly
encourages design practitioners to follow local and national codes for the unit location. We also recommend you apply the
guidelines found in ACCA's Manual J for residential load calculations and Manual S for proper equipment selection. Other
ACCA manuals may be relevant to your application depending on the construction type of the structure.
2.2

CHOOSING THE POSITION OF THE UNIT

The unit must be installed on a wall that directly communicates with the outside. The position for installing the unit must have the following
(fig. 3):
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The height of the unit's lower edge from the floor should be at least 4" if fixed to the wall in the lowest position.
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If fixed to the wall in the highest position, it should be at least 3.5" from the ceiling.
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The wall on which the inside unit is installed must be of sufficient strength to withstand its weight.
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There must be adequate space around the unit for any maintenance or service that may be necessary.
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There should be nothing in the way of the air that needs to circulate both on the top air-intake (curtains, plants, furniture) or at the front
where the air exits. This could cause air swirls that cause the performance and efficiency of the unit to suffer.
CAUTION: When selecting the unit's location as described above the installer must insure there are no structures or systems (beams, piers,
pipes, wires, etc.) at the points where the holes are to be drilled. Interference from any item would prevent drilling the holes required to
install the unit.
WARNINGS (fig. 4):
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The unit should not be placed under curtains that may block free movement of the air.
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Do not spray water or other liquids of any kind directly on the unit.
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The unit should not be installed in a position where the airflow can directly strike occupants in the conditioned space.
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Never force open the airflow fap.
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Do not place any other object on the air grill that may even partially obstruct the grill itself.
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The unit should not be installed directly over another appliance, such as a television set, radio, refrigerator, etc., or over any other
source of heat.
2.3

UNIT ASSEMBLY

2.3.1 Warning
The maximum length allowed for pipes is 39". The pipes must be smooth on the inside with a diameter of 8". Pipes cannot be curved or
bent. It is strongly recommended to use the grilles provided, or grilles which provide the same features.
2.3.2

Drilling the wall

Install the unit by drilling two holes (diameter of both pipes must be either 6.4" or 8" through the wall as indicated on the drilling
template. The 8" holes will ensure best performance and lowest air noise. Drill the wall using the proper tools, taking care to prevent excess
damage to the wall or surrounding areas. To drill the holes, proceed as follows: Fasten the drilling template to the wall with adhesive tape that
will not damage the surface, leaving the necessary space from the ceiling, floor and side walls as shown on the template. Use a small drill or
punch to mark the exact center of each of the holes to be drilled.
WARNING:
Drill the holes slightly downwards (outside being lowest) to prevent water from being fed back through the ducts (fig. 5).
The material being removed by drilling is expelled outwards so the installer must insure it does not hit any person or object when it falls out.
To minimize damage to the exterior wall, proceed carefully with the last part of hole by decreasing pressure on the drill. Next, drill the holes
for anchoring the fastening brackets to the wall using as a first option the 4 holes on the ends of the bracket as shown on the drilling
template.
If the wall is not very solid, it is advisable to use extra anchor bolts. As shown on the template the bracket can be fastened in a number of
different ways and positions. The majority of the weight of the appliance is to the right side so ensure the mounting hardware is appropriate for
the weight. In all cases the wall should be inspected carefully to determine the best possible anchorage and type of bolts suitable for your
specific application
INSTALLATION
prerequisites:
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