7 InstallationInstaller reference guide25ERLQ004~008CA + EHVZ04+08S18CBDaikin Altherma – Low temperature split4P401676-1 – 2015.02baa Protective cardboardb Instruction sheet7.3.5 To provide drainage▪ Avoid installation places where water leaking from the unit due toa blocked drain pan, cause damage to the location.▪ Make sure that condensation water can be evacuated properly.▪ Install the unit on a base to make sure that there is a properdrainage in order to avoid ice accumulation.▪ Prepare a water drainage channel around the foundation to drainwaste water surrounding the unit.▪ Avoid drain water flowing over the footpath, so that it does notbecome slippery in case of ambient freezing temperatures.▪ If you install the unit on a frame, install a waterproof plate within150 mm of the bottom side of the unit in order to prevent theinvasion of water in the unit and to avoid the drain water dripping(see the following illustration).NOTICEIf the drain holes of the outdoor unit are blocked up,provide space of at least 300 mm below the outdoor unit.An additional drain pan kit (EKDP008CA) can be used to gather thedrain water. The drain pan kit consists of:aba Drain panb U-beams283 mm580 mm7.3.6 To prevent the outdoor unit from fallingoverIn case the unit is installed in places where strong wind can tilt theunit, take following measure:1 Prepare 2 cables as indicated in the following illustration (fieldsupply).2 Place the 2 cables over the outdoor unit.3 Insert a rubber sheet between the cables and the outdoor unitto prevent the cable from scratching the paint (field supply).4 Attach the cable’s ends. Tighten those ends.7.4 Mounting the indoor unit7.4.1 About mounting the indoor unitWhenYou have to mount the outdoor and indoor unit before you canconnect the refrigerant and water piping.Typical workflowMounting the indoor unit typically consists of the following stages:1 Installing the indoor unit.