Owners Manual

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Installation Instructions
Installation of the PTAC unit involves four main components and various accessory components. e main components
are the wall sleeve, chassis, rear grille, and decorative front. e accessory components are subbase, condensate drain, duct
kits, and hardwire cable.
FRONT PANEL CHASSIS WALL SLEEVE REAR GRILLE
Figure 5 Main Installation Components
• A minimum unobstructed distance of 36” should
be kept around the outside portion of the sleeve.
• PTAC units should be installed no closer than
12” apart when two units are side by side. If three
or more PTAC units are to operate next to one
another, allow a minimum of 36” between units.
Also, a vertical clearance of 60” should be main-
tained between units.
• Units must be installed in accordance with all
applicable codes.
• Be sure that the amperage of the dedicated electri-
cal service to the unit is correct.
• e subbase accessory includes leveling legs. If
added wall sleeve support is required and a sub-
base is not to be used, an accessory leveling leg kit
may be installed.
CAUTION! To prevent damage, this unit
should NOT be operated to provide supplementary
heating and cooling during the construction period.
e unit is designed for operation in a normal indoor
environment. Operating this unit in an unenclosed
space or exposure to construction environment may
result in permanent equipment damage.
Select a location for the unit.
• Locate the unit where it will evenly distribute air
throughout the room without obstruction.
• e wall that the unit is mounted to must be a
structurally sound outside wall able to support the
weight of the unit.
• Locate the unit where there will be adequate drain-
age or access to a drain source.
• Place the unit so that the air lter can be removed
easily and maintenance work can be performed
without interference.
• Locate unit within reach of proper power supply.