Sanyo KS1872 Technical & Service Manual page 38

7-1-2. Outdoor Unit
AVOID:
heat sources, exhaust fans, etc. (Fig. 4)
damp, humid or uneven locations.
DO:
choose a place as cool as possible.
choose a place that is well ventilated.
allow enough room around the unit for air intake/
exhaust and possible maintenance. (Fig. 5a or 5b)
provide a solid base (level concrete pad, concrete
× ×
block, 4" 1' 4" (10
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)
Install cushion rubber under unit's feet to reduce
vibration and noise. (Fig. 5e)
use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing
vibration and noise.
Install in a location where no antenna of a
television or radio exists within 10' (3 m).
(C1872, CL1872)
Air intake
Concrete
or equal
(C2472, CL2472)
Air inta ke
Concrete
or equal
× ×
40 cm) or 6" 1'4" (15
Anchor bolts
(4 pcs.)
Min. 4" (10 cm)
Fig. 5c
Anchor bolts
(4 pcs.)
Min. 6" (15 cm)
Fig. 5d
Outdoor unit
40
(C1872, CL1872)
Air intake
Min. 4" (10 cm)
Min.
Air discharge
2" (5 cm)
(C2472, CL2472)
Air inta ke
Min. 8" (20 cm)
Min.
Air discharge
4" (10 cm)
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NO
Exhaust fan
Hot air
Fig. 4
Valve
side
Min. 10"
(25 cm)
Min.
1'4" (40 cm)
Ground
Fig. 5a
Valve
side
Min. 10"
(25 cm)
Min.
1'8" (50 cm)
Ground
Fig. 5b
Cushion rubber
Fig. 5e
Heat source
Obstacle above
Min.
Min.
7' (2 m)
7' (2 m)
Min. 4" (10 cm)
Air intake
Obstacle above
Min.
Min.
7' (2 m)
7' (2 m)
Min. 8" (20 cm)
Air intake