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11.  Installation Instruction 
11.1  Select The Best Location 
11.1.1  Indoor Unit 
  Do not install the unit in excessive oil fume area 
such as kitchen, workshop and etc. 
  There should not be any heat source or steam 
near the unit. 
  There should not be any obstacles blocking the air 
circulation. 
  A place where air circulation in the room is good. 
  A place where drainage can be easily done. 
  A place where noise prevention is taken into 
consideration. 
  Do not install the unit near the door way. 
  Ensure the spaces indicated by arrows from the 
wall, ceiling, fence or other obstacles. 
  Must installation height for indoor unit shall be at 
least 2.5 m. 
11.1.2  Outdoor Unit 
  If an awning is built over the unit to prevent direct 
sunlight or rain, be careful that heat radiation from 
the condenser is not obstructed. 
  There should not be any animal or plant which 
could be affected by hot air discharged. 
  Keep the spaces indicated by arrows from wall, 
ceiling, fence or other obstacles. 
  Do not place any obstacles which may cause a 
short circuit of the discharged air. 
  If piping length is over the [piping length for 
additional gas], additional refrigerant should be 
added as shown in the table. 
 
Table A
 
 
Model
VU9***
VU12***
VU18***
Capacity
W
(HP)
1.0HP
1.5HP
2.0HP
15 3
15
20
Gas
Piping Size
9.52mm
(3/8”)
12.7mm
(1/2”)
6.35mm
(1/4”)
15.88mm
(5/8”)
Liquid
Std.
Length
(m)
Max.
Elevation
(m)
Min.
Piping
Length
(m)
Max.
Piping
Length
(m)
5
3
3
20
20
30
10
Additional
Refrigerant
(m)
10
25
7.5
Piping
Length
for add.
gas
(m)
7.5
10
1.14
Indoor
A
min
(m
2
)
1.14
2.15
 
 
Example: For VU9*** 
If the unit is installed at 10 m distance, the quantity of 
additional refrigerant should be 25 g …. (10-7.5) m ×  
10 g/m =25 g. 
 
A
min
 = (M / (2.5 × (LFL)
(5/4) 
× h
0
))
2
 
 
A
min
 = Required minimum room area, in m
2
 
M = Required charge amount in appliance, in kg 
LFL = Lower flammable limit (0.306 kg/m
3
) 
h
0
 = Installation height of the appliance (1.8 m for wall 
mounted) 
 
 
 
11.1.3  Indoor/Outdoor Unit Installation 
Diagram 
 
Piping direction 
up drain hose
Attention not to bend
(Front side)
Right
Right 
Rear
Left 
Rear
Left
Indoor/Outdoor Unit Installation Diagram
50 mm 
or more
80 
mm 
or more
160 m
m or more
2.5 m (mi
n)
(Left and right are identical)
 • Carry out insulation after 
checking for gas leaks and 
secure with vinyl tape.
   
 
Vinyl tape
Remote control holder fixing screws
Remote control holder
Floor
Remote 
control
1
00 mm 
or more
1000 mm 
or more
100 mm 
or more
300 mm 
or mo
r
e
It is advisable to 
avoid more than 2 
blockage directions. 
For better ventilation 
& multiple-outdoor 
installation, please 
consult authorized 
dealer/specialist.
Installation plate  1
6
5
3
Sleeve (
 
 
)
Bushing-Sleeve (
 
 
)
Bend the pipe as 
closely on the wall as 
possible, but be careful 
that it doesn’t break.
Saddle (
 
 
)
Additional drain hose (
 
 
)
Gas side piping (
   
)
Connection cable
Putty (
   
) 
(Gum Type Sealer) 
Installation parts you 
should purchase ( 
 )
Liquid side piping (
   
)
Attaching the remote control holder to the wall
Insulation of piping connections
 
 
  This illustration is for explanation purposes only. 
The indoor unit will actually face a different way.