5 PreparationInstaller reference guide9RXF50+60B2_RXF71A2_RXP50~71L2_(A)RXM42~71N2_RXJ50N2_RXA42+50B2R32 split series4P513661-6B – 2018.05CAUTION▪ 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 a location where the hot/cold air discharged from the unitor the operation noise, will NOT disturb anyone.▪ Provide sufficient space around the unit for servicing and aircirculation.▪ Avoid areas where flammable gas or product might leak.Install power cables at least 1 metre away from televisions or radiosto prevent interference. Depending on the radio waves, a distance of3 metres may NOT be sufficient.WARNINGDo NOT place objects below the indoor and/or outdoor unitthat may get wet. Otherwise condensation on the unit orrefrigerant pipes, air filter dirt or drain blockage may causedripping, and objects under the unit may get dirty ordamaged.WARNINGThe appliance shall be stored in a room withoutcontinuously operating ignition sources (example: openflames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electricheater).5.2.1 Installation site requirements of theoutdoor unitINFORMATIONAlso read the following requirements:▪ General installation site requirements. See the"General safety precautions" chapter.▪ Refrigerant piping requirements (length, heightdifference). See further in this "Preparation" chapter.Mind 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.NOTICE▪ Do NOT stack the units on each other.▪ Do NOT hang the unit on a ceiling.Strong winds (≥18 km/h) blowing against the outdoor unit’s air outletcauses short circuit (suction of discharge air). This may result in:▪ deterioration of the operational capacity;▪ frequent frost acceleration in heating operation;▪ disruption of operation due to decrease of low pressure orincrease of high pressure;▪ a broken fan (if a strong wind blows continuously on the fan, itmay start rotating very fast, until it breaks).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 the following places:▪ Sound sensitive areas (e.g. near a bedroom), so that theoperation noise will cause no trouble.Note: If the sound is measured under actual installationconditions, the measured value might be higher than the soundpressure level mentioned in Sound spectrum in the data book dueto environmental noise and sound reflections.INFORMATIONThe sound pressure level is less than 70 dBA.▪ In places where a mineral oil mist, spray or vapour may bepresent in the atmosphere. Plastic parts may deteriorate and falloff or cause water leakage.It is NOT recommended to install the unit in the following placesbecause it may shorten the life of the unit:▪ Where the voltage fluctuates a lot▪ In vehicles or vessels▪ Where acidic or alkaline vapour is presentSeaside installation. Make sure the outdoor unit is NOT directlyexposed to sea winds. This is to prevent corrosion caused by highlevels of salt in the air, which might shorten the life of the unit.