LG A2UW18GFAC Manual page 168

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7. Special guide for installation at the Seaside
■ CAUTION
• Air conditioners should not be installed in areas where corrosive gases, such as acid or alkaline gas, are
produced.
• Do not install the product where it could be exposed to sea wind (salty wind) directly. It can result corrosion on
the product. Corrosion, particularly on the condenser and evaporator fins, could cause product malfunctionor
inefficient performance.
• If outdoor unit is installed close to the seaside, it should avoid direct exposure to the sea wind. Otherwise itneeds
additional anticorrosion treatment on the heat exchanger.
■ Selecting the location of Outdoor Units
Sea wind
※ This figure is representative. Actual appearance of outdoor unit may be different by product type.
• If the outdoor unit is to be installed close to the seaside, direct exposure to the sea wind should be avoided.
Install the outdoor unit on the opposite side of the sea wind direction.
• It should be strong enough like concrete to prevent the sea wind from the sea.
• The height and width should be more than 150% of the outdoor unit.
• It should be kept more than 70 cm of space between outdoor unit and the windbreak for easy air flow.
• In case, to install the outdoor unit on the seaside, set up a windbreak not to be exposed to the sea wind.
• Select a well-drained place.
• Periodic ( more than once/year ) cleaning of the dust or salt particles stuck on the heat exchanger by using water.
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Sea wind
Installation of Outdoor Units
Windbreak
Sea wind