Installation guide
Sparrow Mk4 Installation Guide 20
th
Dec 2012 Page 8 of 14
4. POSITION SPARROW ON ROOF
- Remove the air conditioner from the
carton and move to installation position
- Put a circle of sealant around each bolt
hole in the weather collar
- Position the unit over the weather
collar. The unit will engage with the collar
and self-align (Fig 6).
The unit weights approximately
28kg. Ensure a two person lift or
use a mechanical hoist to avoid
the risk of injury.
- DO NOT slide the unit on the roof, this
may damage the weather collar and
result in leaks
- Four M8 mounting holes on the chassis
underneath the air conditioner will line
up with the corresponding holes on the
weather collar
Fig 6: Apply sealant around bolt holes and then position unit over the weather collar and set
down gently.
5. CONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
- This unit MUST be installed in
accordance with State and National
Wiring regulations and in particular
AS3001 – 2008
- Refer Fig 7 for position of terminal block
- Connect electrical supply to terminal
strip. Note position of active, neutral and
ground wires (Fig 8)
WARNING
This work should only be performed by a
licenced electrical tradesperson.
Ensure that power is properly
disconnected at the supply (mains
and/or battery
- When connecting wires into terminal
strip apply suitable clamping pressure to
ensure wire is secure while taking care
not to over tighten and damage the
exposed wire ends.
Fig 7: Highlights the position of the terminal strip underneath the unit
Fig 8: Wiring diagram of power connection from external supply to air conditioner
Apply circle of sealant
around 4 bolt holes