Specification Guide

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Application Guidelines

PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Installing in an Area Exposed to Unconditioned Air

In some installation applications, areas (floors, walls) in some rooms may be exposed to unconditioned air (room may be above or next to an

unheated garage or storeroom). To countermeasure:

• Verify that carpet is or will be installed (carpet may increase the temperature by three degrees).

• Add insulation between the floor joists.

• Install radiant heat or another type of heating system to the floor.

Installing in an Area with High Humidity Levels

If the environment is prone to humidity levels of 80% or more (near the ocean, lakes, etc.) or where steam could collect in the plenum:

• Install additional insulation to the indoor unit (glass wool insulation >13/32 inches thick).

• Install additional insulation to the refrigerant piping (insulation >13/16 inches thick).

• Seal all gaps between the indoor unit and the ceiling tiles (make the area air tight) so that humidity does not transfer from the plenum to the

conditioned space. Also, add a ceiling grille for ventilation.

Indoor Unit

Select a location for installing the indoor units that will meet the following conditions:

• Place the unit where air circulation will not be blocked.

• Locate the indoor unit in a location that is level, and where it can be easily connected to the outdoor unit.

• So that condensation drainage can be conveniently routed away.

• Include enough space around the indoor unit so that it is accessible for maintenance and service purposes.

• Where electrical noise / electromagnetic waves will not affect indoor unit operation. Maintain proper distances between the indoor units and

electric wires, audio and visual appliances, breaker / circuit panels, etc. If the frequency signal of the appliance is unstable, then install the

indoor unit a minimum of ten (10) feet away, and run the power and transmission cables through a conduit.

• An area that is level and with enough strength to bear the weight of the indoor unit(s).

Don’ts

• No obstacles to air circulation around the unit; keep proper distances from ceilings, doorways, floor, walls, etc.

• The unit should not be installed near a heat or steam source, or where considerable amounts of oil, iron powder, or flour are used.

• The unit should not be installed where sulfuric acid and flammable or corrosive gases are generated, vented into, or stored.

• Avoid installing the unit near high-frequency generators or near any equipment that generates an electromagnetic field (minimum 3-1/3 feet

away).

If the unit is installed near a body of water, certain components are at risk of being corroded. Appropriate anti-corrosion methods should be taken

for the unit and all components.

The unit should not be installed where sulfuric acid and ammable or corrosive gases are generated, vented into, or stored. There is risk of

re, explosion, and physical injury or death.

Selecting the Best Location for the Indoor Unit

The unit may be damaged, may malfunction, and / or will not operate as designed if installed in any of the conditions listed.