MrCool HAC140 Series, Owners & Installation Manual

8. Location Selection

OUTDOOR UNIT

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8.1 Indoor unit location selection 

• The location should easily support the indoor unit's weight.

• The location is easily accessible for indoor unit installation and inspection.

• The location can accommodate horizontal indoor unit installation. 

• The location allows easy water drainage. 

• The location allows the unit to easily connect with the outdoor unit. 

• The location offers sufficient air circulation in the room. 

• There should not be any heat source or steam near the unit. 

• There should not be any oil or gas near the unit.

• There should not be any corrosive materials near the unit.

• There should not be any salty air near the unit. 

• There should not be strong electromagnetic waves near the unit.

• There should not be inflammable materials near the unit.

• There should not be any strong voltage vibration. 

8.2 Outdoor unit location selection

• The location should easily support the outdoor unit's weight. 

• The location should put the outdoor unit as close to the indoor unit as possible.

• The piping length and height drop can not exceed the allowable value 

(Reference Table 4)

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• Select a location where any noise, vibration, or outlet air will not disturb the residents of 

surrounding homes. 

• There is enough room for installation and maintenance. 

• The air outlet and the air inlet are not impeded, and do not face any sort of strong wind. 

• Select a location where pipes and cables will be easy to install. 

• There is no danger of fire from potential leakage of inflammable gas. 

• The location should be a dry and well ventilated space.

• The location and support should allow the unit to sit flat and horizontal.

• Do not install the outdoor unit in a dirty or severely polluted place, in order to avoid any blockage of 

the heat exchanger contained within the outdoor unit. 

• If a protective structure is built over the unit to prevent direct sunlight, rain exposure, direct strong 

wind, snow, or the accumulation of other types of debris, make sure the heat that radiates from the 

condenser is not restricted. 

Fig 8-1