Panasonic 26PEK2U6 26PEK2U6 Service Manual - Page 180

6-57. Preparation Before Installation (1) Remove the bracket (for suspending the indoor unit). Loose the M8 or 5/16" suspension bolts. Then remove the bracket. (Fig. 1-184) NOTE Loosen the M8 or 5/16" suspension bolts and expose the axis of bolts less than 5/16" (8 mm). Less than 5/16" (8 mm) 1. Specifications (4) Remove the center bracket. When wiring, remove the center bracket if necessary. When wiring is completed, reinstall the center bracket in its original position. Center bracket 6-58. Suspending the Indoor Unit Fig. 1-188 NOTE M4 or 5/32" screw for preventing bracket from M8 or 5/16" suspension bolts for suspending the indoor unit taking off Bracket Since the diagram is made of paper, it may shrink or stretch slightly because of high temperature or humidity. For this reason, before drilling the holes maintain the correct Fig. 1-184 dimensions between the markings. (2) Remove the air-intake grille before suspending the indoor unit. First, 1 remove 2 attachment screws fixed with the latches. Open the airintake grille and hold the claws of the hinges on both sides. Then (1) If the full-scale installation diagram is placed on the ceiling, the locations of each suspension bolt can be chosen. Take a pencil and mark the drill holes (Fig. 1-189). remove the air-intake grille and suspension lug located on the left and right side of the indoor unit. Ceiling Full-scale installation diagram Air-intake grille Screw 1 Latch 1 Slide 2 claws Air-intake grille Remove Fig. 1-185 Remove (3) Remove the side plate to the tubing side. Fig. 1-186 Rear & upper side tubing connection Right side tubing connection Remove 2 screws. Slide the side plate in the direction of the arrow and remove it. Do not remove the side plate. Remove Full-scale installation diagram Wall Fig. 1-189 (2) If the full-scale installation diagram is bent at right angle to the ceiling and wall, the locations of the inlet for indoor tubing and wiring are chosen and the locations of each suspension bolt can also be chosen. Take a pencil and mark the drill holes (Fig. 1-190). Ceiling Full-scale installation diagram Wall Full-scale installation diagram Fig. 1-190 NOTE The dimension when the indoor unit is placed tightly against the wall. When installing away from the wall, drainage gradient should be taken into consideration. (3) Drill holes at the 4 points indicated on the full-scale diagram. (4) Depending on the ceiling type: a) Insert suspension bolts (Fig. 1-191). or b) Use existing ceiling supports or construct a suitable support (Fig. 1-192). Hole-in-anchor Hole-in-plug Concrete Insert Ceiling tiles Ceiling support Screw Side plate Fig. 1-187 1-172 Suspension bolt (M10 or 3/8") (not supplied) Fig. 1-191 Fig. 1-192