Design of 3WAY VRF SYSTEM2 - 32876543214. Installation InstructionsAVOID:heat sources, exhaust fans, etc.damp, humid or uneven locationsindoors (no-ventilation location)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.use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing vibrationand noise.Installation SpaceInstall the outdoor unit where there is enough space forventilation. Otherwise the unit may not operate properly. Fig.2-7 shows the minimum space requirement around the outdoorunits when 3 sides are open and only 1 side is shuttered,with open space above the unit. The mounting base shouldbe concrete or a similar material that allows for adequatedrainage. Make provisions for anchor bolts, platform height,and other site-specific installation requirements.CAUTIONLeave space open above theunit.Construct louvers orother openings in the wall,if necessary, to ensureadequate ventilation.NOTEDo not do any wiring or tubing within 1 ft. of the frontpanel, because this space is needed as a servicingspace for the compressor.Ensure a base height of 4 in. or more to ensure thatdrainage water does not accumulate and freezearound the bottom of the unit.If installing a drain pan, install the drain pan prior toinstalling the outdoor unit.* Make sure there is at least 6 in. between the outdoorunit and the ground.Also, the direction of the tubing and electrical wiringshould be from the front of the outdoor unit.Fig. 2-6Fig. 2-7Fig. 2-8Out-doorunitHeatsourceHot airExhaust fanMore than2 in. More than1.7 ft.* More than 4 in.* More than 4 in.* More than 4 in.Example of installation of 2 units(When wall height is below 6 ft.)* However, be sure to ensure a space of 1 ft. or more ateither the right side or the rear of the unit.35(Ceiling panel dimensions)113 (Ceiling panel dimensions)35(Ceiling panel dimensions)4435(Ceiling panel dimensions)31-1/8(Installation hole pitch)31-1/8(Installation hole pitch)7-7/831-1/8(Installation hole pitch)109-1/16 (Installation hole pitch)7-7/835(Ceiling panel dimensions)36-1/4 (Installation hole pitch)37-1/2 (Maximum dimensions)Unit: in.Top view4-1. Selecting the Installation Site for Outdoor Unit