6 | Unit installation
Installer reference guide
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CVXM-A, FVXM-A, CVXM-A9, FVXM-A9, FVXTM-A
Split system air conditioners
4P625991-1F – 2022.09
6 Unit installation
WARNING
Installation shall be done by an installer, the choice of materials and installation shall
comply with the applicable legislation. In Europe, EN378 is the applicable standard.
In this chapter
6.1 Preparing the installation site ................................................................................................................................................ 22
6.1.1 Installation site requirements of the indoor unit .................................................................................................. 22
6.2 Opening the unit..................................................................................................................................................................... 26
6.2.1 To remove the front panel..................................................................................................................................... 26
6.2.2 To remove the front grille...................................................................................................................................... 26
6.2.3 To open the terminal block and remove the electrical wiring box cover ............................................................. 27
6.3 Mounting the indoor unit....................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.3.1 To install the indoor unit........................................................................................................................................ 28
6.3.2 To drill a wall hole .................................................................................................................................................. 32
6.3.3 To remove the slit portions.................................................................................................................................... 32
6.4 Connecting the drain piping ................................................................................................................................................... 33
6.4.1 General guidelines.................................................................................................................................................. 33
6.4.2 To connect the drain piping to the indoor unit ..................................................................................................... 34
6.4.3 To check for water leaks ........................................................................................................................................ 35
6.5 Mounting the user interface .................................................................................................................................................. 35
6.5.1 To mount the wireless remote control holder ...................................................................................................... 35
6.1 Preparing the installation site
Choose an installation location with sufficient space to transport the unit in and
out of the site.
Do NOT install the unit in places often used as work place. In case of construction
works (e.g. grinding works) where a lot of dust is created, the unit MUST be
covered.
WARNING
The appliance shall be stored as follows:
▪ in such a way as to prevent mechanical damage.
▪ in a well-ventilated room without continuously operating ignition sources
(example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric
heater).
▪ in a room with dimensions as specified in Special requirements for R32 units.
6.1.1 Installation site requirements of the indoor unit
INFORMATION
Also read the precautions and requirements in the "2 General safety
precautions"[46].
INFORMATION
The sound pressure level is less than 70dBA.