GD Midea Refrigerant Equipment Co. Ltd                                 Service manual for Electrolux split Series 
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●  Ensure that the clearance around the back of 
the unit is more than 20cm and left side is more 
than 10cm. 
●  The front of the unit should have more than 
100cm of clearance and the connection side (right 
side) should have more than 60cm of clearance. 
●  Do not place animals and plants in the path of 
the air inlet or outlet. 
●  Take the air conditioner weight into account 
and select a place where noise and vibration will 
not be an issue. 
●  Select a place so that the warm air and noise 
from the air conditioner do not disturb neighbors. 
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Rooftop installation: 
●  If the outdoor unit is installed on a roof 
structure, be sure to level the unit. 
●  Ensure the roof structure and anchoring 
method are adequate for the unit location. 
●  Consult local codes regarding to rooftop 
mounting. 
●  If the outdoor unit is installed on roof 
structures or external walls, this may result in 
excessive noise and vibration, and may also be 
classed as a non serviceable installation. 
 
2.3.3 Piping length and elevation 
 
 
 
 
GAS 
3/8” 
9.53mm 
1/2” 
12.7mm 
5/8” 
16.0mm
Piping 
LIQUID 
1/4” 
6.35mm 
1/4” 
6.35mm 
3/8” 
9.53mm
Standard Length(m)  5  5  5 
Max. Elevation B (m) 5  5  5 
Max. Length A (m)  10  10  10 
Additional 
Refrigerant (g/m) 
30 30 65 
Cautions: 
●  Capacity is based on standard length and 
maximum allowance length is on the basis of 
reliability. 
●  Oil trap should be installed every 5~7 meters. 
●  When the connecting pipe is longer than 5 
meters, Additional refrigerant should be added 
into the unit according to the above table through 
the service port on the “LO” valve on outdoor unit. 
 
2.3.4 Fitting the installation plate 
Fit the Installation Plate and drill holes in the wall 
according to the wall structure and corresponding 
mounting points on the installation plate. 
1. Fit the installation plate horizontally on 
structural parts of the wall with spaces around the 
installation plate (Detailed on page 3 as 
applicable). 
2. If the wall is made of brick, concrete or the like, 
drill eight (8) 5mm diameter holes in the wall. 
Insert Plastic Expansion Sheath for appropriate 
mounting screws.   
3. Fit the installation plate on the wall with eight (8) 
type “A” screws. 
 
2.3.5 Drill a hole in the wall 
1. Determine hole positions according to the 
diagram detailed on page 3 as applicable. Drill 
one (1) hole (φ85mm for those models need 
φ65mm pipe hole or  φ115mm for models need
φ95mm pipe hole) slanting slightly to outdoor