17 | Unit installation
Installer and user reference guide
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RXYSA8~12AMY1B
VRV 5-S system air conditioner
4P752782-1A – 2024.02
17 Unit installation
WARNING
The installation MUST comply with the requirements that apply to this R32
equipment. For more information, see "16Special requirements for R32 units"[461].
In this chapter
17.1 Preparing the installation site ................................................................................................................................................ 78
17.1.1 Installation site requirements of the outdoor unit ............................................................................................... 79
17.1.2 Additional installation site requirements of the outdoor unit in cold climates ................................................... 82
17.2 Opening and closing the unit ................................................................................................................................................. 83
17.2.1 About opening the units ........................................................................................................................................ 83
17.2.2 To open the outdoor unit ...................................................................................................................................... 83
17.2.3 To close the outdoor unit ...................................................................................................................................... 84
17.3 Mounting the outdoor unit .................................................................................................................................................... 84
17.3.1 To provide the installation structure..................................................................................................................... 84
17.3.2 To install the outdoor unit ..................................................................................................................................... 85
17.3.3 To provide drainage ............................................................................................................................................... 85
17.3.4 To prevent the outdoor unit from falling over...................................................................................................... 86
17.1 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 in a room without continuously operating ignition
sources (example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric
heater).
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 "16 Special requirements for R32
units"[461].