3
2.
Front (blowing) side open
As long as space like the one
showninthegurecanbe
maintained, it does not mat-
ter if
there are obstacles in
three directions (but top side
isopen).
4.
Obstacles on front and rear side only
Theunitcanbeusedbyat-
taching an optional outdoor
blowingguide(MAC-855SG)
(but both sides and top are
open).
1-4. SELECTING PIPE SIZE AND OPTIONAL DIFFERENT-DIAMETER JOINTS
Thediameterofconnectionpipesdiffersaccordingtothetypeandcapacityofindoorunits.Matchthediametersofconnectionpipesforindoorandoutdoor
units according to the following table.
• If the diameter of connection pipes does not match the diameter of pipe end connections, use optional different-diameter joints.
[mm(inch)]
Outdoor unit
Indoor unit
09/12 15/17 24
Pipe size
(liquid
/gas)
6.35(1/4)/9.52(3/8) 6.35(1/4)/12.7(1/2)
6.35(1/4)/15.88(5/8)
- / MAC-A456JP
A UNIT 6.35(1/4)/12.7(1/2) - / MAC-A455JP - / -
B UNIT
6.35(1/4)/9.52(3/8) - / - - / MAC-454JP - / PAC-SG76RJC UNIT
D UNIT
FREE SPACE REQUIRED AROUND OUTDOOR UNIT
1-5. SELECTING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION
• Where it is not exposed to strong wind.
• Whereairowisgoodanddustless.
• Where rain or direct sunshine can be avoided as much as possible.
• Whereneighboursarenotannoyedbyoperationsoundorhotair.
• Where rigid wall or support is available to prevent the increase of op
-
eration sound
or vibration.
• Where there is no risk of combustible gas leakage.
• When installing the unit at a high level, be sure to secure the unit legs.
• Whereitisatleast3m(9.84ft)awayfromtheantennaofTVsetor
radio.OperationoftheairconditionermayinterferewithradioorTVre
-
cep
tioninareaswherereceptionisweak.Anampliermayberequired
for the affected device.
• Installtheunithorizontally.
• Pleaseinstallitinanareanotaffectedbysnowfallorblowingsnow.
Inareaswithheavysnow,pleaseinstallacanopy,apedestaland/or
somebafeboards.
Note:
It is advisable to make a piping loop near outdoor unit so as to reduce
vibration transmitted from there.
Note:
When operating
the air conditioner in low outside temperature, be sure
to follow the instructions described below.
• Never install the outdoor unit in a place where its air inlet/outlet side
maybeexposeddirectlytowind.
• To prevent exposure to wind, install the outdoor unit with its air inlet
side facing the wall.
•
To prevent exposure to wind, it is recommended to install a baffle
board on the air outlet side of the outdoor unit.
Avoid the following places for installation where air conditioner trouble
is liable to occur.
• Whereammablegascouldleak.
• Where there is much machine oil.
• Saltyplacessuchastheseaside.
• Wheresuldegasisgeneratedsuchasahotspring.
• Wherethereishigh-frequencyorwirelessequipment.
100(3.94)
or more
500(19.68)ormore
Blowingguide(MAC-855SG)
500(19.68)ormore
200(7.87)
or more
350(13.78)
or more
100(3.94)
or more
100(3.94)
or more
500(19.68)ormore
100(3.94)
or more
Service space
350(13.78)ormore
500(19.68)
or more
• When installing the unit in an area that is enclosed on four sides such
asaverandah,besuretoleavemovethan200mm(7.87in.)behind
the unit as shown.
• Whenthereisalackofairoworthereisapossibilityofbecoming
shortcycle,installanoutletguideandmakesurethereisenough
space behind the rear side of the air inlet.
Note:
Makesure
nottoinstallseveraloutdoorunitssidewaysnexttoeach
other.
Window
More than
100(3.94)
Lessthan1,200(47.3)ofthefrontsurfaceside
More than 200
(7.87)
More than
350(13.78)
More than
200(7.87)
More than
200(7.87)
1.
Top side obstacles
When there is an obstacle behind the
rearsideonly,itdoesnotmatterif
there is an obstacle over the top side
asshowninthegurebelow.
3.
Obstacles on front (blowing) side only
In this case, the rear, both sides and
top should be open.
5.
Service space
Keeptheservicespaceasshowninthegurebelowformainte-
nance.
500(19.68)
or more
100(3.94)ormore
[Unit:mm(inch)]
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