Toshiba RAS-M13PKVP-E - Precautions about Installation in Regions with Snowfall and Cold Temperatures

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Draining off the water from the outdoor unit
If it is necessary to drain off the water from the
outdoor unit, install two water-proofi ng rubber caps
and a drain nipple.
Water-proofing rubber
caps (supplied with the
outdoor unit)
Drain nipple
Base plate
Fig. 10-5-2
Precautions about installation in regions
with snowfall and cold temperatures
Do not use the water-proofi ng rubber cap and
drain nipple.
If there is a danger that the drain water might
freeze, take steps to ensure that the water will
drain off in the most effi cient manner.
To protect the outdoor unit from snow
accumulation, install a holding frame, and attach a
snow protection hood and plate.
Install at least 500 mm above the snow
accumulation line.
Snow protection plate
Snow protection hood
At least
500 mm
Snow accumulation line
Holding frame
Anchor
bolts
Front
Fig. 10-5-3
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Fixing the outdoor unit
Secure the outdoor unit with the anchor bolts.
Use 8 mm or 10 mm anchor bolts and nuts.
Set the out margin of the anchor bolt to 15 mm or
less.
Install the outdoor unit so that it is level.
Install the foundation and vibration-proof rubber
pads to directly support the bottom surface of the
fi xing leg.
Suction side
Diffuser
Drain hole
Elongated
drain hole
15 or less
Fig. 10-5-4
GOOD
Fixing leg
Absorb vibration
with vibration-proof
rubber pads
Foundation
GOOD
Bottom plate
of outdoor unit
Foundation
Support the bottom surface of the fixing
leg that is in contact with and
underneath the bottom plate of the
outdoor unit.
NO GOOD
If only the end of the
fixing leg is supported,
it may deform.
Do not support
the outdoor unit
only with the fixing
leg.
Foundation
Fig. 10-5-5
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