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2-2. 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)
● provide a solid base (level concrete pad, concrete
block, 4" ¥ 1'4" (10 ¥ 40 cm) beams or equal), a mini-
mum of 4" (10 cm) above ground level to reduce
humidity and protect the unit against possible water
damage and decreased service life. (Figs. 5b and 5c)
● Install cushion rubber under unit’s feet to reduce
vibration and noise. (Fig. 5d)
● use lug bolts or equal to bolt down unit, reducing
vibration and noise.
● Install in a location where no antenna of a television
or radio exists within 10' (3 m).
Min.
Min.
Min. 10"
Min.
Min.
Min. 2" (5 cm)
Min. 4" (10 cm)