Outdoor Unit - Sanyo 18KHS72 Installation Instructions Manual

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. (Figs. 5c and 5d or 5e)
A solid base must not cover
CAUTION
the hole of the bottom plate.
G
Install cushion rubber under unit's feet to reduce
vibration and noise. (Fig. 5f)
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).
(CH1872)
Air intake
Concrete
or equal
(CH2472)
Air intake
Concrete
or equal
Anchor bolts
(4 pcs.)
Min. 4" (10 cm)
Fig. 5d
Anchor bolts
(4 pcs.)
Min. 6" (15 cm)
Fig. 5e
NO
Hot air
Outdoor unit
(CH1872)
Air intake Min. 4" (10 cm)
Min.
Air discharge
2" (5 cm)
(CH2472)
Air intake
Min. 6" (15 cm)
Min.
Air discharge
4" (10 cm)
Drain holes
5
Exhaust fan
Heat source
Fig. 4
Obstacle above
Min.
7' (2 m)
Valve
side
Min. 10"
(25 cm)
Min.
1'4" (40 cm)
Ground
Fig. 5a
Obstacle above
Min.
7' (2 m)
Valve
side
Min. 10"
(25 cm)
Min.
1'8" (50 cm)
Ground
Fig. 5b
Fig. 5c
Cushion rubber
Fig. 5f
Min.
7' (2 m)
Min. 4" (10 cm)
Air intake
Min.
7' (2 m)
Min. 6" (15 cm)
Air intake