4 Unit installation
Installation manual
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ERRA08~12E
Daikin Altherma 3 R MT
4P708481-1 – 2023.02
NOTICE
If the unit is installed in a cold climate, take adequate
measures to prevent freezing condensate from affecting
the unit or its surroundings negatively. We recommend the
following:
▪ If a drain hose is required: Prevent condensate freeze
up in the drain hose with a field supply drain hose
heater with thermostat (external power supply). Insulate
the drain hose.
▪ If no drain hose is required: Make sure condensate
which drains from the unit and freezes does not
damage the surroundings of the unit or create slippery
ice patches.
ð In both cases the drain plug must be installed.
NOTICE
Provide at least 150 mm of free space below the unit.
Additionally, make sure the unit is positioned at least
100mm above the expected level of snow.
Use the drain plug (with O-ring) for drainage.
a Drain hole
b O-ring (delivered as accessory)
c Drain plug (delivered as accessory)
NOTICE
O-ring. Make sure the O-ring is installed correctly to
prevent leakage.
4.3 To open the outdoor unit
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
DANGER: RISK OF BURNING/SCALDING
1 Open the service cover.
2 If necessary, open the side cover. This is, for example,
necessary in the following cases:
▪ When connecting the refrigerant piping.
▪ When checking the refrigerant piping.
▪ When charging refrigerant.
▪ When recovering refrigerant.
4.4 To remove the transportation stay
NOTICE
If the unit is operated with the transportation stay attached,
abnormal vibration or noise may be generated.
The transportation stay protects the unit during transport. During
installation it must be removed.