Select the Installation Location for Outdoor UnitsUpdated 18 days ago

Introduction

This article explains how to select the installation location for outdoor units. 

This article is for the following systems: 

• Diamante Essenza (WYT-17)
• Diamante Pro (WYT-20)
• Quantum Ultra High-Wall (WYT-24)
• Quantum Hyperformance (WYT-25)
• Quantum Fresh (WYT-FA)
• Quantum Ultra Ceiling Cassette (CYT-24)
• Quantum Ultra Floor-Ceiling Flex (UYT-24)
• Quantum Ultra Ducted Ceiling Concealed (RYT-24)

For information on mounting the outdoor unit, click here. 

Select the Location

Follow the tolerances depicted in the illustration below: 

Follow these best practices for selecting an optimal space for installing the outdoor unit: 

• Do not install the unit near sources of heat, steam, or flammable gases. 
• Do not install the system in areas prone to extreme winds or dust. 
• Do not install the outdoor unit in an area that has many individuals pass by. 
• Select a location where the air discharge and operating sound level will not disturb others. 
• Install the system in a shaded area or utilize a cover/sun protection that will not interfere with air flow. This will also protect the system from heavy rain or snow. 
• Install the unit in a safe and sturdy location. 
• Install rubber vibration absorbers if the system can induce vibrations in any structure. 
• If the unit is exposed to heavy wind: Install the unit so that the air outlet fan is at a 90° angle to the direction of the wind. If needed, use wind baffles or build a barrier in front of, but sufficiently away from, the unit to protect it from extremely heavy winds. 
• If the unit is frequently exposed to heavy rain or snow: Build a shelter above the unit to protect it from the rain or snow. Be careful not to obstruct the air flow around the unit. 
• If the unit is frequently exposed to salty air (seaside air): Use specifically approved anti-corrosion coating sprays on the heat exchanger surface in order to resist corrosion.