Toshiba RAV-GP561ATW-E, Installation Manual

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Installation location

WARNING

WARNING

Install the outdoor unit properly in a location that is 
durable enough to support the weight of the outdoor 
unit.

Insufficient durability may cause the outdoor unit to fall, 
which may result in injury. 
Pay special attention when installing the unit onto a wall 
surface.

CAUTION

Do not install the outdoor unit in a location that is 
subject to combustible gas leaks.

Accumulation of combustible gas around the outdoor 
unit may cause a fire.

Install the outdoor unit in a location that meets the 
following conditions after the customer’s consent 
is obtained.

• A well-ventilated location free from obstacles near 

the air inlets and air outlet. 

• A location that is not exposed to rain or direct 

sunlight. 

• A location that does not increase the operating noise 

or vibration of the outdoor unit. 

• A location that does not produce any drainage 

problems from discharged water.

Do not install the outdoor unit in the following 
locations.

• A location with a saline atmosphere (coastal area) or 

one that is full of sulfide gas (hot-spring area) 
(Special maintenance is required). 

• A location subject to oil, vapor, oily smoke, or 

corrosive gases. 

• A location in which organic solvent is used. 
• Places where iron or other metal dust is present. If 

iron or other metal dust adheres to or collects on the 
interior of the air conditioner, it may spontaneously 
combust and start a fire.

• A location where high-frequency equipment 

(including inverter equipment, private power 
generator, medical equipment, and communication 
equipment) is used (Installation in such a location 
may cause malfunction of the air conditioner, 
abnormal control or problems due to noise from such 
equipment). 

• A location in which the discharged air of the outdoor 

unit blows against the window of a neighboring 
house. 

• A location where the operating noise of the outdoor 

unit is transmitted. 

• When the outdoor unit is installed in an elevated 

position, be sure to secure its feet. 

• A location in which drain water poses any problems.

CAUTION

1. Install the outdoor unit in a location where the 

discharge air is not blocked.

2. When an outdoor unit is installed in a location that is 

always exposed to strong winds like a coast or on the 
high stories of a building, secure normal fan 
operation by using a duct or wind shield.

3. When installing the outdoor unit in a location that is 

constantly exposed to strong winds such as on the 
upper stairs or rooftop of a building, apply the 
windbreak measures referred to in the following 
examples.
1) Install the unit so that its discharge port faces the 

wall of the building. 
Keep a distance 500 mm or more between the unit 
and wall surface.

2) Consider the wind direction during the operational 

season of the air conditioner, and install the unit so 
that the discharge port is set at a right angle 
relative to the wind direction.

4. When using an air conditioner under low outside 

temperature conditions (outside temp.-5°C or lower) 
in COOL mode, prepare a duct or snow hood so that 
it is not affected by the snow.

<Example>

500 mm

Wall

Strong wind

Strong wind

Snow hood

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