Step 3 - Installation Of The Outdoor Unit - GE ASH218JCDDA Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions
A. Prepare the Outdoor Unit for Installation
• Remove all packaging.
• Place supplied vibration pads onto outdoor unit's feet.
• Use team lift to place the unit on a solid foundation,
8" above the average snowfall.
Correct
Installation
Incorrect
Installation
Drainage
Stand top is
covered
Correct
Installation
Minimum height(H) should be higher than the highest
snowfall depth(D)(H=D+8")
Incorrect
Installation
Unit may become covered in snow if the stand height is
insufficient.
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Step 3 - Installation of the Outdoor Unit

Drainage
Drainage
clearance is too
small, causing
inadequate
drainage.
B Attaching Drain Elbow to Outdoor Unit
• Attach the supplied drain elbow to the outdoor unit,
if required. Connect extension piping as needed (not
supplied). (see illustration)
NOTE: The drain elbow is designed with an air gap
and will not sit flush to bottom of the outdoor unit.
NOTE: ASH220NCDDA, ASH324NCDDA,
ASH436NCDDA, ASH436JCDDA, & ASH542JCDDA
models will not use a drain elbow. A 3rd party pan
is needed, if condensate management is required by
code.
Drain elbow
C. Electrical Connections for the
Outdoor Unit
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Could cause injury or death.
Make sure power is off before touching wires.
NOTE: Be certain all wiring complies with local
building codes and NEC and that the supply voltage
for this system is correct.
• Connect the wiring for both the power source and
the indoor wiring using a conduit cable bracket on
the side of the outdoor unit
• Using a wire stripper, remove the insulation and
separate the wires.
• Verify that the wiring connections match the indoor
connections wire for wire.
• Ensure each wire is under the screw terminal plate
and the plate is tightened.
• Ensure the 14/4 stranded wire cable is secured
under the strain relief bracket.
• Verify that all connections are secured
NOTE: Failure to follow the wiring guidelines can result
in control board damage and communication issues
(E7 error code). This includes improper wire size, use
of solid core wire, midline splicing and poor terminal
connections.
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