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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)
● Install the outdoor unit above snowfall line.
● Do not place objects on or sit on the outdoor
unit. Also, never block the air intake/outlet or
exhaust. Distortion of the outdoor unit or
incomplete combustion may result.
● Touching the air exhaust can cause a burn.
Take special care for children not to touch it.
● Do not introduce foreign matter into the air
intake/outlet or exhaust. Do not insert point-
ed objects, such as sticks.
● When the ambient temperature is dropping, a
white cloud or fog may be seen blowing from
the unit. This does not indicate a problem.
● The distance between any building opening*
and the exhaust must be 24 in. (60 cm) or
more.
● Locate the outdoor unit away from windows
to avoid possible entry of exhaust gases into
the building. Pay special attention to the win-
dows of a neighboring house or building.
● If there is a window within 24 in. (60 cm) of
the exhaust, make sure it is not located
inside the projected exhaust area within
24 in. (60 cm) above, within 6 in. (15 cm)
below, within 6 in. (15 cm) on either side, or
within 6 in. (15 cm) in front of the exhaust.
* Meaning of “building opening”
Windows or doors which can be opened, but not
including those which are fixed or cannot be
opened.
