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minimum of 36" clearance and provision made to deflect the warm discharge air out from the overhang.   
 
from the service access area. A typical application will find the unit located about 10" from wall with
discharges upward from the top of the unit. Refrigerant line and electrical connections are made   
connection side facing this wall. This application minimizes exposed tubing and wiring and minimizes 
the traffic around the unit reducing subsequent damage to the installation. 
 
The minimum clearances for the unit are shown in Fig. 8--1. Condenser air enters from all (4) sides. Air 
For service access to the compressor and control box, allow 18" minimum clearance. Ensure top 
In order to maintain design air flow, owners should be advised to avoid lawn clippings from depositing 
When necessary for confined applications, provide a minimum of 10" clearance on all air inlet sides.
discharged free from unobstructions. If units must be located under an overhang, there should be a 
on the fin coil surface and reducing the system performance. 
1. 
 
   
                   Figure A                           Figure B 
  
  
 
Properly sized and installed refrigerant piping is very important for the efficient operation of the air 
conditioning system.
 Note the following guidelines
: 
The total run, both vertical and horizontal, should be less than 50 feet or line size correction may 
be necessary.
2.   If the vertical separation exceeds 10 feet use the next larger liquid line size . 
WHEN INDOOR UNIT IS 4 FEET OR 
MORE BELOW OUTDOOR UNIT, A 
SUCTION LINE OIL TRAP IS REQUIRED.
PROVDE ADDITIONAL TRAPS FOR 
EVERY 20  FEET OF LIFT. 
  
  Central Air Conditioning   Model: Condensing Unit, HC13-D2 
For rooftop application, make sure the building construction can support the weight and that proper 
consideration is given to the weather-tight integrity of the roof. The condensing unit contains moving 
 
! WARNING - Install the unit securely in a place that can bear the weight of the unit. When installed in 
an insufficiently strong place, the unit could fall causing injury.
 
 
parts and can vibrate, so, sound transmission is also a consideration in rooftop applications. 
8.4.UNIT CLEARANCES 
8.5 REFRIGERANT PIPING
  Fig.  8--1