Sanyo C1872 Technical & Service Manual page 94

2-2. Outdoor Unit
AVOID:
G heat sources, exhaust fans, etc. (Fig. 4)
G
damp, humid or uneven locations.
DO:
G
choose a place as cool as possible.
G
choose a place that is well ventilated.
G allow enough room around the unit for air intake/
exhaust and possible maintenance. (Fig. 5a or 5b)
G
provide a solid base (level concrete pad, concrete block,
4" × 1'4" (10 × 40 cm) or 6" × 1'4" (15 × 40 cm) beams
or equal), a minimum of 4" (10 cm) or 6" (15 cm) above
ground level to reduce humidity and protect the unit
against possible water damage and decreased service
life. (Fig. 5c or 5d)
G Install cushion rubber under unit's feet to reduce
vibration and noise. (Fig. 5e)
G
use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing
vibration and noise.
G
Install in a location where no antenna of a television
or radio exists within 10' (3 m).
(C1872, CL1872)
Air intake
Concrete
or equal
Fig. 5c
(C2472, CL2472)
Air intake
Concrete
or equal
Fig. 5d
Air intake
Min.
2" (5 cm)
Anchor bolts
(4 pcs.)
Min. 4" (10 cm)
Air intake
Min.
4" (10 cm)
Anchor bolts
(4 pcs.)
Min. 6" (15 cm)
5
NO
Hot air
Outdoor unit
Fig. 4
(C1872, CL1872)
Min. 4" (10 cm) Valve
side
Min. 10"
(25 cm)
Air discharge
Min.
1'4" (40 cm)
Fig. 5a
(C2472, CL2472)
Min. 6" (15 cm) Valve
side
Min. 10"
(25 cm)
Air discharge
Min.
1'8" (50 cm)
Fig. 5b
Fig. 5e
Exhaust fan
Heat source
Obstacle above
Min.
Min.
7' (2 m)
7' (2 m)
Ground
Min. 4" (10 cm)
Air intake
Obstacle above
Min.
Min.
7' (2 m)
7' (2 m)
Ground
Min. 6" (15 cm)
Air intake
Cushion rubber