LG L1404R Service Manual - Page 7

Installation Installation Select the Best Location 1. To avoid vibration and noise, make sure the unit is installed securely and firmly. 2. Install the unit where the sunlight does not shine directly on the unit. If the unit receives direct sunlight, build an awning to shade the cabinet. 3. There should be no obstacle, like a fence, within 20" which might restrict heat radiation from the condenser. 4. To prevent reducing performance, install the unit so that louvers of the cabinet are not blocked. 5. Install the unit a little obliquely outward not to leak the condensed water into the room (about 1/2" or 1/4 bubble with level). 6. Install the unit with its bottom portion 30~60" above the floor level. 7. Stuff the foam between the top of the unit and the wall to prevent air and insects from getting into the room. 8. The power cord must be connected to an independent circuit. The green wire must be grounded. 9. Connect the drain tube to the base pan hole in the rear side if you need to drain (consult a dealer). Plastic hose or equivalent may be connected to the drain tube. FOAM COOLED AIR 30-60" 1/4 Bubble Level AWNING FENCE HEAT RADIATION About 1/2" Over 20" Figure 1 Installation Check The setting conditions must be checked prior to initial starting. The following items are especially important check points when the installation is finished. 1. Grounding wire (Green or Green and Yellow) is provided in the power cord. The green wire must be grounded. 2. Connect to a single-outlet 15A circuit. (or 20A circuit for Electric Heater Model) 3. To avoid vibration or noise, make sure the air conditioner is installed securely. 4 Avoid placing furniture or draperies in front of the air inlet and outlet. How to Secure the Drain Pipe In humid weather, excess water may cause the BASE PAN to overflow. To drain the water, remove the DRAIN CAP and secure the DRAIN PIPE to the rear hole of the BASE PAN. Press the drain pipe into the hole by pushing down and away from the fins to avoid injury. Drain pipe Drain cap Optional CABINET SCREW 1. Install the drain pan over the corner of the cabinet where you removed the plug with 4 (or 2) screws. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 2. Connect the drain hose to the outlet located at the bottom of the drain DRAIN PAN DRAIN HOSE pan. You can purchase the drain hose or tubing locally to satisfy your particular needs. (Drain hose is not supplied). 3. Select the most appropriate connection from among the following figures Fig. 3 Fig. 4 (by considering the hole of the unit) to fit drain pan to your own unit. Service Manual 7