Louver Recommendations For Outdoor Unit Enclosure; Louver Recommendations; Using “S” Type Louvers; If The Louver Open Rate Is Too Small - LG MULTI F Series Installation Manual
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PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Selecting the Best Location for the Outdoor Unit
Provide a means to drain the condensate generated during heating mode and defrost cycle in addition to rainwater that infiltrates the inlet
louver enclosed area.
• Install a field-provided drain pan under the outdoor units and provide a path to a nearby floor drain.
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drain so that the condensate does not freeze before reaching the drain.
CAUTION
When deciding on a location to place the outdoor unit, be sure to choose an area where run-off from defrost will not accumulate and freeze on side-
walks or driveways which will create unsafe conditions.
Allow for ventilation intake and exhaust air based on maximum outdoor unit fan capacity.
• Select the size, type and orientation of architectural louvers with adequate "net free area" face velocity to ensure the total external static
pressure from the outdoor unit fan does not exceed design limitations (see specification data tables).
• No obstructions must be placed in front of the louver that could hamper the free flow (throw) of air.
• Roof top openings and / or discharge and supply louvers must be equipped with screens to prevent bird and insect infiltration.
For louver recommendations, see below and on the next page.
As always, the best solution for each project balances acceptable heating performance (considering local weather conditions), capital costs,
life cycle energy consumption, and limitations set forth by local building codes.
Louver Recommendations for Outdoor Unit Enclosure
1. Outdoor Unit Enclosure: Manual Door Open Type.
2.
3. Space Between Louvers: More than 4 inches (Recommend).
4. Louver Shape: Wing or Plane Type.
• Open Rate and Inlet must be taken into consideration when design-
ing the louvered outdoor unit enclosure.
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If the Louver Open Rate is Too Small
1. Noise can occur because of the increased air velocity passing
through the louver blade.
2. Noise can occur from louver blade vibrations.
3. A drop in outdoor unit fan performance (excess static pressure can
cause a drop in outdoor unit performance and heat exchanger ef-
ficiency).
4. If the louver open rate is too small or there is insufficient air flow
exchange, the air conditioner might stop operating.
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Figure 6: Louver Recommendations.
Maximum 15°
(Recommended)
More than 4 in.
(Recommended)
Louver
Figure 7: Using "S" Type Louvers.
Air flow passing through
the louver blade backwards
can generate noise.
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