Installation Instructions; Transportation And Handling Before Installation; Installation Locations Selection - Hitachi RAS-1.0PNNBDH1 Installation & Maintenance Manual

Installation Instructions

Transportation and Handling before Installation

Transport the product as close to the installation location as practical before unpacking.
·Hanging Method
When hanging the unit, ensure a balance of the unit, check
safety and lift it up smoothly.
(1) Do not remove any packing materials.
(2) Hang the unit under packing condition with two ropes,
as shown in Fig. below.

Installation Locations Selection

Before choosing the installation site, obtain the user's approval.
·Where it is not exposed to strong wind.
·Where airflow is good and clean.
·Where it is not exposed to rain and direct sunshine.
·Where neighbors are not annoyed by operation sound or hot air.
·Where rigid wall or support is available to prevent the increase of operation sound or vibration.
·Where there is no risk of combustible gas leakage.
·Where it is at least 10 ft. (3m) away from the antenna of TV set or radio. An amplifier may be required for the
affected device.
·Install the unit horizontally.
·Please install it in an area not affected by snowfall or blowing snow. In areas with heavy snow, please install a
canopy, a pedestal and/or some baffle boards.
CAUTION：
Avoid the following places for installation where air conditioner trouble is liable to occur.
·Where there is much machine oil.
·Salty places such as seaside.
·Where sulfide gas is generated such as a hot spring.
·Where there is high-frequency or wireless equipment.
NOTE:
When operating the air conditioner in low outside temperature, be sure to follow the instruction described below.
·Never install the outdoor unit in a place where its air inlet/outlet side may be exposed directly to wind.
·To prevent exposure to wind, install the outdoor unit with its air inlet side facing the wall.
·To prevent exposure to wind, it is recommended that a baffle board be installed on the air outlet side of the
outdoor unit.
·Handling
If the unit has no package, Please protect it with
cloth or paper.
4
Put Cloth or Paper
Over 12 in. (300mm)