Installation; General; Pre-Installation Check Points; Location - Rheem Air Conditioners Installation Instructions Manual

V. INSTALLATION
A. GENERAL
1. PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK-POINTS
Before attempting any installation, the following points
should be carefully considered:
a. Structural strength of supporting members.
(rooftop installation)
b. Clearances and provision for servicing.
c. Power supply and wiring.
d. Air duct connections.
e. Drain facilities and connections.
f. Location for minimum noise.

2. LOCATION

These units are designed for outdoor installations. They
can be mounted on a slab or rooftop. They are not to be
installed within any part of a structure such as an attic,
crawl space, closet, or any other place where condenser
air flow is restricted or other than outdoor ambient condi-
tions prevail. Since the application of the units is of the
outdoor type, it is important to consult your local code
authorities at the time the first installation is made.
B. OUTSIDE SLAB INSTALLATION (Typical outdoor slab
installations are shown in Figures 9 and 10.)
1. Select a location where external water drainage cannot
collect around the unit.
2. Provide a level concrete slab extending 3" beyond all
four sides of the unit. The slab should be sufficient
above grade to prevent ground water from entering the
unit. IMPORTANT: To prevent transmission of noise or
vibration, slab should not be connected to building struc-
ture.
3. The location of the unit should be such as to provide
proper access for inspection and servicing.
4. Locate unit where operating sounds will not disturb
owner or neighbors.
5. Locate unit so roof runoff water does not pour directly on
the unit. Provide gutter or other shielding at roof level.
Do not locate unit in an area where excessive snow drift-
ing may occur or accumulate.
C. CLEARANCES
The following minimum clearances must be observed for
proper unit performance and serviceability.
1. Provide 48" minimum clearance at the front of the unit.
Provide 18" minimum clearance at all other sides of the
unit.
2. Provide 60" minimum clearance between top of unit and
maximum 3 foot overhang.
3. Unit is design certified for application on combustible
flooring with 0" minimum clearance.
4. See Figure 9 for illustration of minimum installation-ser-
vice clearances.
8
PACKAGED AIR CONDITIONER
OUTSIDE SLAB INSTALLATION, BASEMENT OR
CRAWL SPACE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
FIGURE 9
PACKAGED AIR CONDITIONER
OUTSIDE SLAB INSTALLATION, CLOSET DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM. SLAB FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
FIGURE 10
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