KeepRite K40-CU-IM-13 - Handling, Placement and Installation; Location Selection Criteria; Rigging and Unit Placement; Air-Cooled Unit Clearance Requirements

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Air Cooled Condensing Unit Minimum Clearance (for Horizontal Air Flow Units)
* Height of
Condensing Unit
Minimum
* No closer than 24" (.62 m)
Walls
*
Width of
Condensin
g
Unit
Minimum
*
Width of
Condensin
g
Unit
Minimum
48" (1.2 m)
Minimum
Air FlowAir Flow
Condensing UnitCondensing Unit
Handling, Placement and Installation
IMPORTANT: When selecting a location for the condensing unit, consideration should be given to some of the
following:
(a) Loading capacity of the floor or roof. Check building codes for weight distribution requirements.
(b) Distance to suitable electrical supply.
(c) Distance to the evaporator.
(d) Adequate air circulation and ventilation.
(e) Close proximity to water source and floor drains (water-cooled units)
(f) Accessibility for maintenance.
(g) Local building codes.
(h) Adjacent buildings relative to noise levels.
(i) Wishes of the end user / owner.
When all of the above points have been considered and a specific location chosen, it is advisable to obtain
written approval of this location from the building and/or condensing unit owner. This may be a means of
avoiding disagreement and expense at a later date.
A fully qualified and properly equipped crew with the necessary tackle and rigging should be engaged to
locate the condensing unit in position. When lifting the unit, spreader bars and chafing gear should be used to
prevent damage.
The unit should be placed on a base, which is level and even. Units should be lagged to sleepers or support
base. Place unit where it will not be subject to damage by traffic or flooding. On critical installations where noise
is liable to be transmitted through the floor structure, vibration isolators should be installed. Isolators should be
installed under mounting base and may be rubber or cork or equal.
DO NOT
USE THE SHIPPING SKID AS A PERMANENT BASE.
The condensing unit should be positioned to allow adequate space for performing service work.
Indoor and outdoor air-cooled condensing units should be positioned using the guidelines shown below.