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• A place which provides enough space around the indoor unit as shown in the diagram.
• A place where there are no obstacles near the air inlet and outlet.
• A place which allows easy installation of the piping to the outdoor unit.
• A place which allows the front panel to be opened.
• The indoor unit shall be installed so that the top of the indoor unit is positioned at least 2 m high.
Also, avoid putting anything on the top of the indoor unit.
Remote control
• Should be placed where there are no obstacles, such as curtains, that may block the signal.
• Do not install the remote control in a place exposed to direct sunlight or close to a heating source, such as a stove.
• Keep the remote control at least 1 m away from the nearest TV set or stereo equipment. (This is necessary to prevent image
disturbance or noise interference.)
• The location of the remote control should be determined as shown below.
Drilling a hole
When installing the refrigerant pipes from the rear.
1. After determining the pipe hole position on the installation plate ( ) drill the pipe hole (φ65 mm) at a slight downward slant to
the out door side.
NOTE
• When drilling into a wall that contains a metal lath, wire lath or metal plate, be sure to use a pipe hole brim ring sold separately.
Installation Location
CAUTION
• Direct sunlight on the indoor unit wireless receiver should be avoided.
• The microprocessor in the indoor unit should not be too close to r-f sources.
(For details, see the owner’s manual.)
Drilling a Hole and Mounting Installation Plate
Indoor unit
(Top view)
(Side view)
Remote
control
Reception
range
Remote control
Indoor unit
*: Axial distance
Reception
range
42 mm
65 mm
The center of the
pipe hole
Pipe
hole
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10-3. Installation of Indoor Unit