How Do You Install A Split System Air Conditioner?
• Select an unobstructed location on a strong wall that is not subject to vibrations or a heat source. • The indoor unit needs at least 6 inches (15 cm) of open space from its top and sides, and it needs to be at least 8 feet (2.5 meters) from the ground. • Secure the mounting plate. • Hold the mounting plate against the wall where you want to install the indoor unit. • Use a level to make sure the plate is both horizontally and vertically square. • Drill holes at the appropriate spots to affix the plate to the wall. Insert plastic anchors into the holes. Secure the plate to the wall with tapping screws. • Create a hole in the wall to fit the piping. • Find the best spot for the hole, bearing in mind the length of the pipe and that it needs to reach from the indoor unit. • Use a reciprocating saw to drill a hole through the wall. The hole should be no bigger than 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter and needs to slope downward toward the exterior. • Insert a flexible flange into the hole. • C
