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The electrical supply should be checked to de-
termine if adequate power is available. If there
is any question concerning the power supply,
contact the local power company.
Inspecting Equipment: All units are securely
packed at the time of shipment and, upon arrival,
should be carefully inspected for damage. Claims
for damage (apparent or concealed) should be
fi led immediately with the carrier.
INSTALLATION
(For Platinum Series ready homes)
1.
LOCATE THE 40 AMP BRANCH CIRCUIT
DISCONNECT RECEPTACLE AND DIS-
CONNECT COVER LOCATED OUTSIDE
ON ONE OF THE OUTER WALLS OF THE
HOME.
Locate the unit within the reach of the Power Cord
assembly and branch circuit receptacle.
• Create a solid, level position, preferably on a
concrete slab or plastic pad (use NORDYNE
P/N-903897 or equivalent) and slightly above
grade level, located where the skirting chan-
nel across top of unit is directly under bottom
edge of wall. (See Fig. 1)
• Minimum clearances to obstructions. (See
Fig. 1)
2. UNPACK THE UNIT
It is recommended that the unit be unpacked
at the installation site to minimize damage due
to handling.
a. Remove the bands from around the unit.
b. Unfold the top and bottom cap fl anges.
c. Carefully remove the top cap and tube.
24"
Skirting
Channel
36"
Figure 1. Minimum Unit Clearances
4
6 ft.
12"
12"
CAUTION:
Do not tip the unit on its side. Oil
may enter the compressor cylinders
and cause starting trouble. If unit has
been set on its side, restore to upright
position and do not run for several
hours. Then run unit for a few seconds.
Do this three or four times with fi ve
minutes between runs.
3. INSTALL THE RETURN AND SUPPLY
AIR FITTINGS ON THE UNIT
The supply and return fi ttings are shipped in the
supply duct. They attach to the unit openings
with a fl ange and bead arrangement, secured
with two sheet metal screws. Note: For ease of
access, install fi tting before positioning unit in
fi nal location.
SUPPLY DUCT
Position the supply duct collar so the edge of
the unit openings fi t between the fl ange and the
bead. Overlap the collar ends keeping the small
screw holes underneath. Align the holes in the
crimped area and install one screw.
Tap collar as necessary to ensure engagement
with unit opening and install second screw.
Tighten fi rst screw.
DUCTING SYSTEM
DUCT REQUIREMENTS
THE AIR OUTPUT OF THE SYSTEM WILL NOT
CONDITION THE HOME IF THE AIR IS LOST
TO THE OUTSIDE THROUGH LEAKS IN THE
12" Dia.
12"
Dia.
Supply Air
To Main Ducts (2)
Figure 2. Supply Air Fittings
Supply Air
From Furnace
14" Dia.
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