Design and Technical Manual

6. SYSTEM DESIGN
INDOOR UNIT8-2.
GENERAL RULES OF DRAIN PROCESS
Install the drain pipe with downward gradient (1/100 or more) and so there are no rises in the
pipe.
Use general hard polyvinyl chloride pipe and connect it with adhesive (polyvinyl chloride) so
that there is no leakage.
Support the drain pipe with supporters each 5 to 7 ft. (1.5 to 2.0 m)
Do not perfrom air bleeding.
Always heat insulate the indoor side of the drain pipe.
When connecting the drain hose to the indoor unit, use the accessory band. (Except wall
mounted type)
COMPACT CASSETTE TYPE
PVC pipe
(Local
arrangement)
(3/4 in.)
12 (300) or less
Max. 28 (700)
Attached band
drain hose
(accessory)
Downward
gradient 1/100
or more
Horizontal or
upward gradient
5 to 7 ft.
(1.5 to 2.0m)
Unit: in. (mm)
Hanging tting
Downward gradient
1/100 or more
Air bleeding
Rise
Trap
Not good
CAUTION
Drain lift-up pipe restrictions:
(1) Lift-up height ≤ 28 in. (700 mm) (from ceiling)
(2) Drain hose (pipe) length ≤ 12 in. (300mm) (between indoor unit and lift-up pipe)
When a dimensions exceed the above restrictions will cause water leakage.
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