Connect Drain Hose - MrCool DIY E Star Series Owners & Installation Manual

Step 6: Connect drain hose
By default, the drain hose is attached to the left-hand
side of unit (when you're facing the back of the unit).
However, it can also be attached to the right-hand side.
1. To ensure proper drainage, the drain hose must exit
the unit on the same side as the refrigerant piping.
2.
Wrap the connection point firmly with included tape
to ensure a good seal and to prevent leaks.
3. For the portion of the drain hose that will remain
indoors, wrap it with included insulation material to
prevent condensation.
4. Remove the air filter and pour a small amount of
water into the drain pan to make sure that water
flows from the unit smoothly.
NOTE ON DRAIN HOSE PLACEMENT
Make sure to arrange the drain hose according
to Fig. 4.5a.
DO NOT kink the drain hose.
DO NOT create a water trap.
DO NOT put the end of drain hose in water
or a container that will collect water.
ENSURE UNUSED DRAIN HOLE IS PLUGGED
To prevent unwanted leaks, be sure that the
factory installed rubber plug is in the unused
drain hole.
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hose to ensure proper
Fig. 4.5a
NOT CORRECT
Kinks in the drain hose
will create water traps.
Dents in the drain hose
will create water traps.
Fig. 4.5c
NOT CORRECT
DO NOT place the end
of the drain hose in
water or in containers
that collect water.
This will prevent
proper drainage.
kinks or dents in the
drainage.
Fig. 4.5b
NOT CORRECT
Fig. 4.5d