3 PreparationInstallation manual5RXA42+50A2V1BR32 split series3P517827-2 – 2017.123 Preparation3.1 Preparing the installation siteCAUTION▪ Check if the installation location can support the unit'sweight. Poor installation is hazardous. It can also causevibrations or unusual operating noise.▪ Provide sufficient service space.▪ Do NOT install the unit so that it is in contact with aceiling or a wall, as this may cause vibrations.▪ Choose the installation location with sufficient space for carryingthe unit in and out of the site.WARNINGThe appliance shall be stored in a room withoutcontinuously operating ignition sources (example: openflames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electricheater).3.1.1 Installation site requirements of theoutdoor unitMind the following spacing guidelines:>100>50>350(mm)ba>100>50ba>100baba >350>350>50baa Air outletb Air inletNOTICEThe height of the wall on the outlet side of the outdoor unitMUST be ≤1200 mm.It is recommended to install a baffle plate when the air outlet isexposed to wind.It is recommended to install the outdoor unit with the air inlet facingthe wall and NOT directly exposed to the wind.babca Baffle plateb Prevailing wind directionc Air outletDo NOT install the unit in sound sensitive areas (e.g. near abedroom), so that the operation noise will cause no trouble.Note: If the sound is measured under actual installation conditions,the measured value might be higher than the sound pressure levelmentioned in "Sound spectrum" in the data book due toenvironmental noise and sound reflections.INFORMATIONThe sound pressure level is less than 70 dBA.3.1.2 Additional installation site requirementsof the outdoor unit in cold climatesProtect the outdoor unit against direct snowfall and take care that theoutdoor unit is NEVER snowed up.abccda Snow cover or shedb Pedestalc Prevailing wind directiond Air outletIn any case, provide at least 300 mm of free space below the unit.Additionally, make sure the unit is positioned at least 100 mm abovethe maximum expected level of snow. See "4.1 Mounting theoutdoor unit" on page 6 for more details.In heavy snowfall areas it is very important to select an installationsite where the snow will NOT affect the unit. If lateral snowfall ispossible, make sure that the heat exchanger coil is NOT affected bythe snow. If necessary, install a snow cover or shed and a pedestal.