Installation Manual
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Outdoor Unit Installation
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR 
EXTREME WEATHER
If the unit is exposed to heavy wind: 
Install unit so that air outlet fan is at a 90° 
angle to the direction of the wind. If needed, 
build a barrier in front of the unit to protect it 
from extremely heavy winds. Ensure the wind 
barrier does not block necessary airflow. See 
Fig. 5.2 and Fig. 5.3 below.
If the unit is frequently exposed to 
heavy rain or snow:
Build a shelter above the unit it to protect
it from the rain or snow. Be careful not to 
obstruct air flow around the unit.
If the unit is frequently exposed to salty 
air (seaside):
Use the outdoor unit that is specially designed 
to resist corrosion.
Step 2: Install drain joint
Heat pump units require a drain joint. Before 
bolting the outdoor unit in place, you must 
install the drain joint at the bottom of the unit. 
NOTE: that there are two different types of 
drain joints depending on the type of outdoor 
unit.
Strong wind
Strong wind
Fig. 5.2
Fig. 5.3
Strong wind
Wind Baffle
CAUTION 
In cold climates, make sure that the drain 
hose is as vertical as possible to ensure swift 
water drainage. If water drains too slowly, it 
can freeze in the hose and flood the unit.
Seal
Drain joint
(A) (B)
Base pan hole of
outdoor unit
Seal 
Fig. 5.4
If the drain joint comes with a rubber seal (see 
Fig. 5.4 - A), do the following:
1. Fit the rubber seal on the end of the drain joint that
 will connect to the outdoor unit.
2. Insert the drain joint into the hole in the base pan of
 the unit.
3. Rotate the drain joint 90° until it clicks in place
 facing the front of the unit.
4. Connect a drain hose extension (not included) to
 the drain joint to redirect water from the unit during
 heating mode.
If the drain joint doesn’t come with a rubber seal 
(see Fig. 5.4 - B), do the following:
1. Insert the drain joint into the hole in the base pan of
 the unit. The drain joint will click in place.
2. Connect a drain hose extension (not included) to
 the drain joint to redirect water from the unit during
 heating mode.










