6
INSTALLATION
Step 1 — Unpack and Inspect Units — 
Units  are
packaged for shipment to avoid damage during normal transit
and handling. It is the receiving party’s responsibility to inspect
the equipment upon arrival. Any obvious damage to the carton
and/or its contents should be reported on the bill of lading and a
claim should be filed with the transportation company and the
factory. The unit should always be stored in a dry place and in
the proper orientation as marked on the carton.
After determining the condition of the carton exterior, carefully
remove each unit from carton and inspect for hidden damage.
Check  to  make  sure  that  items  such  as  thermostats  and
controllers are accounted  for whether packaged  separately or
shipped at a later date. Any hidden damage should be recorded,
a claim should be filed with the transportation company, and
the factory should be notified. If a claim for shipping damage is
filed, the unit, shipping carton, and all packing must be retained
for physical inspection by the transportation company. All units
should  be  stored in  the  factory  shipping  carton  with internal
packaging in place until installation.
PROTECTING UNITS FROM DAMAGE — Do  not  apply
force or pressure to the coil, piping, or drain stub-outs during
handling. All units should be handled by the chassis or as close
as possible to the unit mounting point locations. 
Unit must always be properly supported. Temporary supports
used  during  installation  or  service  must  be  adequate  to  hold
unit  securely.  To  maintain  warranty,  protect  units  against
hostile  environments  (such  as  rain,  snow,  or  extreme
temperature),  theft,  vandalism,  and  debris  on  jobsite.
Equipment covered in this manual is not suitable for outdoor
installations.  Do  not  allow  foreign  material  to fall  into drain
pan. Prevent  dust/debris  from  being  deposited  on  motor,  fan
wheels, and coils. Failure to  do  so may have serious adverse
effects  on  unit  operation,  and  in  case  of  motor  and  blower
assembly,  this  may  result in immediate  or  premature failure.
Failure of any unit caused by deposits of foreign material on
motor or blower wheels will not be covered by manufacturer’s
warranty. Some units and/or job conditions may require some
form of temporary covering during construction.
PREPARING  JOBSITE  FOR  UNIT  INSTALLATION  —
To save time and to reduce the possibility of costly errors, set
up a complete sample installation in a typical room at jobsite.
Check  all  critical  dimensions  such  as  pipe,  wire,  and  duct
connections requirements. Refer to job drawings and product
dimension  drawings  as  required.  Instruct  all  trades  in  their
parts of the installation. Units must be installed in compliance
with all applicable local code requirements.
IDENTIFYING AND PREPARING UNITS —  Be sure 
power requirements match available power source. Refer to 
unit nameplate and wiring diagram. In addition:
• Check all tags on unit to determine if shipping screws are
to be removed. Remove screws as directed.
• Rotate  fan  wheel  by  hand  to  ensure  that  fan  is
unrestricted  and  can  rotate  freely.  Check  for  shipping
damage  and  fan  obstructions. Adjust  blower  motor  as
required. 
Step 2 — Position the Unit
Install unit in a location that meets the following requirements:
• Allow adequate space for installation, service clearance,
piping  and  electrical  connections,  and  necessary
ductwork. For specific unit dimensions, refer to Table 1
and  Fig.  2.  Allow  clearance  according  to  local  and
national codes.
• Confirm that the ceiling is able to support the weight of
the unit. See Table 1 for nominal weight.
• There should be enough room within the false ceiling for
installation and maintenance. See Fig. 3 below.
• The false ceiling should be horizontal and leveled.
• Install the unit in a location within the room that allows
uniform air flow in all directions.
Fig. 3 —False Ceiling Installation
Select the unit position with the following points in mind:
• The unit should be installed in a position that is suitable
to support the total weight of the unit, refrigerant piping,
and condensate.
• Proper  access  should  be  provided  for  maintenance  for
refrigerant  piping,  EEV  (electronic  expansion  valve),
electrical box, and condensate pump. A 2-ft clearance is
recommended all around the unit. 
• The  unit  should  be  at  least  3-
1
/
4
  feet  from  a  wall  or
similar obstruction. See Fig. 4 below.
CAUTION
To avoid equipment damage, do not lift unit by  the drain
pipe or  refrigerant piping. The unit should be lifted using
the mounting brackets.
DANGER
Units must not be installed where they may be exposed to
potentially  explosive  or  flammable  atmosphere.  If  this
instruction is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result, causing property damage, injury, or loss of life.
40VMF UNIT SIZE
DIMENSION (in.)
A H
009-015 9 10-
1
/
4
018-048 11-
3
/
4
13
A 
H 
>8-1/4 ft.
Connect to the outlet 
of 
drainage pipe
Connection port of 
(Gas side)
   refrigerant pipe
(Liquid side)
Connection port 
of refrigerant pipe
Floor
Ceiling
Panel
Air outlet Air inlet
2-7/8 ft. (Ceiling hole)
Air outlet