Installation Instruction; Select The Best Location; Indoor/Outdoor Unit Installation - Panasonic CS-XE9WKUAW Service Manual

11. Installation Instruction

CS-XE9/12/15WKUAW CU-XE9/12/15WKUA

11.1 Select the Best Location

11.1.1 Indoor Unit

Do not install the unit in excessive oil fume area
such as kitchen, workshop and etc.

There should not be any heat source or steam
near the unit.

There should not be any obstacles blocking the air
circulation.

A place where air circulation in the room is good.

A place where drainage can be easily done.

A place where noise prevention is taken into
consideration.

Do not install the unit near the door way.

Ensure the spaces indicated by arrows from the
wall, ceiling, fence or other obstacles.

Indoor unit of this air conditioner shall be installed
in a height of at least 5.9ft (1.8 m).
11.1.2 Outdoor Unit

If an awning is built over the unit to prevent direct
sunlight or rain, be careful that heat radiation from
the condenser is not obstructed.

There should not be any animal or plant which
could be affected by hot air discharged.

Keep the spaces indicated by arrows from wall,
ceiling, fence or other obstacles.

Do not place any obstacles which may cause a
short circuit of the discharged air.

If piping length is over the [piping length for
additional gas], additional refrigerant should be
added as shown in the table.

Recommended installation height for outdoor unit
should be above the seasonal snow level.

Be careful not to locate outdoor unit directly under
a roof line where falling snow or ice can cause
damage or dripping water can increase ice
accumulation and defrost cycles.
Piping size
Capacity
Model
(Btu/h)
Gas Liquid
3/8"
XE9**** 8700
(9.52 mm)
1/4"
XE12**** 11500
(6.35 mm)
1/2"
(12.7 mm)
XE15**** 14700
Example: For XE9****
If the unit is installed at 32.8 ft (10 m) distance, the
quantity of additional refrigerant should be 1.64 oz
(37.5 g) .... (32.8 - 24.6) ft x 0.2 oz/ft = 1.64 oz.
((10-7.5) m x 15 g/m = 37.5 g).
Min. Max.
Std. Max. Additional
Piping Piping
Length Elevation Refrigerant
Length Length
0.2 oz/ft
(15 g/m)
24.6 ft 49.2 ft 9.8 ft 65.6 ft
(7.5 m) (15 m) (3 m) (20 m)
0.2 oz/ft
(20 g/m)
11.1.3
Piping direction
Right
Rear
Right
bottom
1 31 / "
32
(50 mm)
or more
Insulation of piping connections
• Carry out insulation after
checking for gas leaks and
secure with vinyl tape.
Attaching the remote control holder
to the wall
Remote control holder fixing screws
Remote
control 3
It is advisable to avoid more
than 2 blockage directions.
For better ventilation &
multiple-outdoor installation,
please consult authorized
dealer/specialist.
• This illustration is for
explanation purposes only.
The indoor unit will actually face
a different way.
Piping
Length for
add. gas
24.6 ft
(7.5 m)
48

Indoor/Outdoor Unit Installation

Diagram
Do not bend up
(Front side)
drain hose
Left
Left
Rear Left bottom
(Left and right are identical)
Vinyl tape
6
Remote control holder
5
Installation parts you
should purchase ( )
Installation plate 1
Bushing-Sleeve ( )
Sleeve ( )
Putty ( )
(Gum Type Sealer)
Bend the pipe as
closely on the wall
as possible, but be
careful that it doesn't
break.
Vinyl tape (wide) ( )
• Apply after carrying
out a drainage test.
• To carry out the
drainage test, remove
the air filters and pour
water into the heat
exchanger.
Saddle ( )
Power supply cord ( )
Connection cable ( )
Liquid side piping ( )
Gas side piping ( )
Additional drain
hose ( )