136. DRAIN PIPING WORK(1) Install the drain piping. (Refer to Fig. 16)• The drain pipe should be short with a downward slope and should prevent air pockets from forming.• Watch out for the points in the figure 16 when performing drain work.• When extending the drain hose, use a commercially available drain extension hose, and be sure toinsulate the extended section of the drain hose which is indoors. (Refer to Fig. 17)• Make sure the diameter of the extension drain piping is the same as the indoor unit drain hose (hard vinylchloride, I.D. 9/16”) or bigger.• In case of converging multiple drain pipes, install them referring to Fig. 18.• Select diameter of drain piping which adapts to the capacity of the unit connected.(2) Make sure the drain works properly.• After drain work is complete, perform a draincheck by opening the front panel, removingthe air filter, pouring water into the drain pan,and making sure water flows smoothly out ofthe drain hose. (Refer to Fig. 19)Fig. 16Make sure the drainhose is at a downwardslope.Make sure the tip doesnot go underwater evenwhen water is added.Drain hose Drain hose(Downwardslope)Indoor unit drain hoseExtension drain piping(commercially available)Insulating tube(commercially available) Insulating tape (accessory) (4)( See “4.INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION” ) Fig. 17Fig. 18 (Slope of at least 1/100)4 or morePlastic containerfor pouringDrain panMake sure not to splash the water.Fig. 19