362242-YIM-B-0109Johnson Controls Unitary Products 7LOCATIONUse the following guidelines to select a suitable loca-tion for these units.1. Unit is designed for outdoor installation only.2. Condenser coils must have an unlimited supply ofair.3. Where a choice of location is possible, position theunit on either north or east side of building.4. For ground level installation, use a level concreteslab with a minimum thickness of 4 inches. Thelength and width should be at least 6 inchesgreater than the unit base rails. Do not tie slab tothe building foundation.5. Roof structures must be able to support the weightof the unit and its options and/or accessories. Unitmust be installed on a solid level roof curb orappropriate angle iron frame.6. Maintain level tolerance to 1/2 inch maximumacross the entire length or width of the unit.If a unit is to be installed on a roof curb or special frameother than a YORK roof curb, gasketing must beapplied to all surfaces that come in contact with the unitunderside.RIGGING AND HANDLINGExercise care when moving the unit. Do not removeany packaging until the unit is near the place of installa-tion. Rig the unit by attaching chain or cable slings tothe lifting holes provided in the base rails. Spreaderbars, whose length exceeds the largest dimensionacross the unit, MUST BE USED.Units may also be moved or lifted with a forklift. Slottedopenings in the base rails are provided for this pur-pose. Fork lengths must be a minimum of 42 inches.Remove the nesting brackets from the four corners onthe top of the unit. All screws that are removed whenremoving the brackets must be replaced on the unit.Refer to Table 5 for unit weights and to the Figure 6 forapproximate center of gravity.CLEARANCESAll units require certain clearances for proper operationand service. Installer must make provisions for ade-quate ventilation air. Refer to Dimensions and Clear-ances shown in Figures 7 through 10 and Table 15 forthe clearances required for combustible construction,servicing, and proper unit operation.DUCTWORKDuctwork should be designed and sized according tothe methods in Manual Q of the Air Conditioning Con-tractors of America (ACCA).A closed return duct system shall be used. This shallnot preclude use of economizers or outdoor fresh airintake. The supply and return air duct connections atthe unit should be made with flexible joints to minimizenoise.The supply and return air duct systems should bedesigned for the CFM and static requirements of thejob. They should NOT be sized to match the dimen-sions of the duct connections on the unit.Before lifting a unit, make sure that all panelsare in place and that its weight is distributedequally on all cables so it will lift evenly.Do not permit overhanging structures or shrubsto obstruct outdoor air discharge outlet.When fastening ductwork to side duct flangeson unit, insert screws through duct flangesonly. DO NOT insert screws through casing.Outdoor ductwork must be insulated andwaterproofed.