5
Condensing Unit Placement
Space and Location Requirements
The most important consideration which must be taken
into account when deciding upon the location of air-
cooled equipment is the provision for a supply of ambi-
ent air to the condenser, and removal of heated air from
the condensing unit or remote condenser area. Where
this essential requirement is not adhered to, it will result
in higher head pressures, which cause poor operation and
potential failure of equipment. Units must not be located
in the vicinity of steam, hot air or fume exhausts. Cor-
rosive atmospheres require custom designed condensers.
Another consideration which must be taken is that the
3 Feet from
Building
Wall
3 Feet
(minimum)
Clearance =
3 Feet
(minimum)
Clearance to
an Open Block
Wall or Shrubs.
3 Feet
(minimum)
Clearance for
Contractor to
Service Unit.
Figure 4.
unit should be mounted away from noise sensitive spaces
and must have adequate support to avoid vibration and
noise transmission into the building. Units should be
mounted over corridors, utility areas, rest rooms and other
auxiliary areas where high levels of sound are not an
important factor. Sound and structural consultants should
be retained for recommendations.
(Refer to actual building plans for unit locations.)
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