Daikin Altherma 3 R F - Additional Installation Site Requirements of the Outdoor Unit in Cold Climates

7 | Unit installation
Installer reference guide
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ERLA11~16D + EBVH16SU23D
Daikin Altherma 3 R F
4P655196-1A – 2022.05
It is NOT recommended to install the unit in the following places because it may
shorten the life of the unit:
▪ Where the voltage fluctuates a lot
▪ In vehicles or vessels
▪ Where acidic or alkaline vapour is present
Seaside installation. Make sure the outdoor unit is NOT directly exposed to sea
winds. This is to prevent corrosion caused by high levels of salt in the air, which
might shorten the life of the unit.
Install the outdoor unit away from direct sea winds.
Example: Behind the building.
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If the outdoor unit is exposed to direct sea winds, install a windbreaker.
▪ Height of windbreaker≥1.5×height of outdoor unit
▪ Mind the service space requirements when installing the windbreaker.
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a Sea wind
b Building
c Outdoor unit
d Windbreaker
The outdoor unit is designed for outdoor installation only, and for the following
ambient temperatures:
Cooling mode 10~43°C
Heating mode –25~35°C
DHW production –25~35°C
7.1.2 Additional installation site requirements of the outdoor unit in cold climates
Protect the outdoor unit against direct snowfall and take care that the outdoor unit
is NEVER snowed up.