Choosing The Installation Site - Carrier 42PQV Installation Manual

42PQV/38VBH

Choosing the installation site

Indoor unit
Positions to avoid:
• Exposed to direct sun.
• Too close to heat sources.
• On humid walls or positions with water hazard, e.g. laundry
premises.
• Where curtains or furniture may obstruct free air circulation.
Recommendations:
• Choose an area free from obstructions which may cause
irregular air distribution and/or return.
• Check that the wall surface is flat enough to allow easy and
safe installation.
The wall structure should be strong enough to carry the unit
weight and avoid deformation, rupture or vibration during
operation.
• Consider using an area where installation is easy.
• Choose a position that allows for the clearances required
(see drawing).
• Look for a position in the room which assures the best possible
air distribution.
• Install unit in a position where condensate can easily be piped to
an appropriate drain.
Outdoor unit
Positions to avoid:
• Too close to sources of heat radiation, vapour or flammable gas.
• Particularly dusty areas.
Recommendations:
• Choose a position protected from opposing winds.
• Choose a position sheltered from direct sun.
• Choose an area where air outlet and unit noise will not bother
your neighbours.
• Choose a position that allows for the clearances required.
• Floor structure should be adequately strong to support unit
weight and minimize vibration transmission.
• Consider a position which will not obstruct passageways or
doors.
470
mm
GB - 6
No. 4 Ø 8 mm pins.
Protrusion height from the
support surface max. 6 mm.
• Fix the unit with locally purchased bolts buried in the block to
prevent overturning due to strong gusts of wind.
• For heat pump models, unit must be adequately raised above
floor surface.
Drain fitting
Vinyl pipe
• To empty the condensate water to a drain while operating in
heating mode, insert the drain fitting into the hole underneath on
the centre of the base and use a vinyl pipe with a 16 mm inside
diameter.
It must not be used at temperatures below 0
for low temperature versions).
• If the unit is installed in areas where heavy snowfalls may occur,
it is necessary to raise its level at least 200 mm above the usual
snow level or alternatively to use the outdoor unit bracket kit.
100 mm min.
20 mm gradient.
Gravel-filled trench.
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