Preparing The Installation; Locating The Units; Deciding On Where To Install The Outdoor Unit - Samsung RD040MHXCA Series Installation Manual

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REPARING THE NSTALLATION

Locating the Units

Deciding on Where to Install the Outdoor Unit

Decide the installation location regarding the following condition and obtain the user's approval.
 The outdoor unit must not be placed on its side or upside down, as the compressor lubrication oil will run
 Choose a location that is dry and sunny, but not exposed to direct sunlight
 Do not block any passageways or thoroughfares.
 Choose a location where the noise of the air conditioner when running and the discharged air do not
 Choose a position that enables the pipes and cables to be easily connected to the indoor unit.
 Install the outdoor unit on a flat, stable surface that can support its weight and does not generate any
 Position the outdoor unit so that the air flow is directed towards the open area.
 Place the outdoor unit where there are no plants and animals because they may cause malfunction of
 Maintain sufficient clearance around the outdoor unit, especially from a radio, computer, stereo system,
 When installing the outdoor unit near seashore, make sure it is not directly exposed to sea breeze.
 Do not install the air conditioner in following places.
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into the cooling circuit and seriously damage the unit.
or strong winds.
disturb any neighbours.
unnecessary noise and vibration.
outdoor unit.
etc.
If you can not find a adequate place without direct see breeze, make sure to apply anti-corrosion coating
on the heat exchanger.
- Install the outdoor unit in a place (such as near buildings etc.) where it can be prevented from sea
breeze which can damage the outdoor unit.
Outdoor
Sea
unit
breeze
Sea
- If you cannot avoid installing the outdoor unit by the seashore, construct a protection wall around to
block the sea breeze.
Protection wall
Sea
breeze
Sea
- Install the outdoor unit in a place where water can drain smoothly.
 If you cannot find a place satisfying above conditions, please contact manufacturer. Make sure to clean
the sea water and the dust on the outdoor unit heat exchanger.
- The place where there is mineral oil or arsenic acid.
There is a chance that parts may get damaged due to burned resin.
The capacity of the heat exchanger may reduce or the air conditioner may be out of order.
- The place where corrosive gas such as sulfurous acid gas generates from the vent pipe or air outlet
The copper pipe or connection pipe may corrode and refrigerant may leak.
- The place where there is a danger of existing combustible gas, carbon fiber or flammable dust.
The place where thinner or gasoline is handled.
CAUTION
Do not install the outdoor unit in a snowy and cold area (low temperature and high humidity area
- where the temperature is below -7°C(19.4°F) and humidity is higher than 85%) because according
to operation condition (defrost, etc.), ice may be formed in the drain route. If the ice is accumulated,
it may cause critical damage to the product.
ex) lakeside of cold area in winter time, seashore, alpine region and etc.
Sea
breeze
Sea
 Protection wall should be constructed with a solid
Outdoor
material such as concrete to block the sea breeze and
unit
the height and the width of the wall should be 1.5 times
larger than the size of the outdoor unit. Also, secure
over 700mm(2.3ft) between the protection wall and the
outdoor unit for exhausted air to ventilate.
Outdoor
unit
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