sidewalks or driveways, which will create unsafe conditions. Properly install and insulate any drain hoses to prevent the hose from freezing, cracking,

leaking, and causing unsafe conditions from frozen condensate.

Rooftop Installations

If the outdoor unit is installed on a roof structure, be sure to level the unit. Ensure the roof structure and anchoring method are adequate for

the unit location. Consult local codes regarding rooftop mounting.

Oceanside Installation Precautions

• Install the outdoor unit on the side of the building opposite from

direct ocean winds.

• Select a location with good drainage.

• Periodically clean dust or salt particles off of the heat exchanger

with water.

Avoid installing the outdoor unit where it would be directly exposed to

ocean winds.

Additional anti-corrosion treatment will need to be applied to the outdoor

unit at oceanside locations.

Tie-Downs and Lightning Protection

Tie-Downs

• The strength of the roof must be checked before installing the

outdoor units.

• If the installation site is prone to high winds or earthquakes, when

installing on the wall or roof, securely anchor the mounting base

using a field-provided tie-down configuration approved by a local

professional engineer.

• The overall tie-down configuration must be approved by a local

professional engineer. Always refer to local code when using a

wind restraint system.

Lightning Protection

• To protect the outdoor unit from lightning, it must be placed within

the specified lightning safety zone.

Table 7:

Building Height (feet)

• Power cable and communication cable must be installed five (5)

feet away from lightning rod.

• A high-resistance ground system must be included to protect

against induced lightning or indirect strike.

If the building does not include lightning protection, the outdoor unit will be damaged from a lightning strike. Inform the customer of this possibility in

advance.

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Due to our policy of continuous product innovation, some specifications may change without notification.

Ocean winds will cause corrosion, particularly on the condenser and

cient performance.

Ocean winds

If the outdoor unit must be

placed in a location where it

would be subjected to direct

ocean winds, install a concrete