KAPPA V ECHOS AC IOM.pdf - Industrial Air

5 POSITIONING
Read the following points carefully when choosing the most suitable site for the unit and its connections:
- dimensions and connection point of hydraulic pipelines;
- location of the electrical power connection point;
- accessibility for maintenance and repair work;
- loading capacity and compactness of the supporting surface;
- ventilation of air-cooled condenser;
- orientation and exposure to sunlight; as far as possible the condenser coil should not be exposed to direct
sunlight;
- direction of prevailing winds: do not position the unit in such a way that prevailing winds can cause air recirculation
at the condenser coil;
- type of support surface: to limit the risk of overheating, do not install the unit on a dark coloured surface (e.g.
bitumen roofing membranes and compounds);
- possible sound reverberation.
All models in the KAPPA V ECHOS series are designed for exterior installation: to avoid the risk of air recirculation
units must not be covered by a shelter roof or located under trees (even if the unit is only partially covered).
It is advisable to make a supporting plinth, perfectly levelled and horizontal, of dimensions commensurate with
the footprint of the unit. This precaution is of the greatest importance if the unit is to be located on unstable
ground. Picture 2 shows a typical supporting plinth structure.
15-20 cm
The floor slab should be:
Figure 2
Plinth slab
- made with a proper foundation raised 15-20 cm above ground level,
- with a cork underlay sealed around the perimeter,
- flat, horizontal and capable of supporting 150% of the unit’s operating weight.
- at least 30 cm longer and wider than the unit.
The unit transmits a low level of vibration to the supporting structure: it is recommended that a layer of rigid
rubber sheeting is placed between the base of the unit and the supporting surface.
If a higher level of vibration damping is required, use anti-vibration mounts (contact Bluebox for details).
When installing on roofs or intermediate floors, units and piping must be isolated from walls and ceilings.
The units should not be installed next to offices, bedrooms, or other areas where low noise levels are a necessity.
To avoid excess sound reverberation do not install the units in narrow or confined spaces.
Blue Box 22
Sealant
Cork underlayment
Soil