Installation Locations
Single Head Split Air conditioner
The Indoor Head unit has to be mounted unobstructed on
any internal wall inside a room.
Avoid direct sunlight and heat sources.
Avoid locations where gas may leak or where oil mist or
sulphur exists.
The indoor unit requires at least 6" (15 cm) of open space
surrounding its *top and sides.(*Varies from brand to brand)
The unit has to be mounted at least 2.13 m (7.0 feet) above
the ground.
Install the unit at least 3.3 feet (1 m) away from antenna,
power or connecting lines that are used for television, radio,
home security systems, intercoms or telephones.
The electrical noise from these sources could cause
operational problems for your air conditioner.
The wall should be strong enough to hold the unit's weight.
Indoor Installation (How We do)
*FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
Hold the mounting plate against the wall where the customer
wants to install the indoor unit.
Use a level to make sure the plate is both horizontally and
vertically square.
Drill holes into the wall 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 screw.
Find the best spot for the hole to the exterior based on the
opening in the mounting bracket.
We should also consider the length of the pipe and the distance
that it needs to travel to reach the outside unit.
Drill a hole that is 3" (7.5 cm) in diameter through the wall.
The hole should slope downward toward the exterior to ensure
adequate drainage.
Insert a flexible flange into the hole , if needed.
*Professional Installation Is Mandatory So To Ensure You’re Covered Under Manufacturer's Warranty If Something Goes Wrong.*
Split Air Conditioner Installation
Single Storey House (Back to Back)
The Diagram on the left gives you an idea about how a back to back installation will look like in a single storey home.
In most houses it is a simple and straightforward Split Air conditioner installation.
A standard "Back to Back" installation:
A Split Air conditioner has two seperate components, which are called Indoor Head Unit and the Outdoor
Fan Coil Motor.
These two are inter-connected with copper pipes and electrical wires and a small tube for condensation
water, which may drip out of the Indoor Head Unit, when you use it in (Summer) Cool Mode.
Your Installation could be a "Back to Back" or You may need Additional copper piping to get the Outdoor Motor in a desired position.
Standard "Back to Back" installation includes:
PVC good looking Trunking with a Wall Cap (See Photo) to cover
the Copper pipes, Electricals and Condensation Pipe.
A Maximum of 20 meters of Electrical wire from the Switch Board
to the Outdoor Motor thru' the roof space.(For Split Air
conditioners above 4 Kw cooling Capacity).
A Weather Proof Isolator Switch Mounted near the Outdoor
Motor.
A maximum of 3 meters of Copper Pipework between Indoor
Head Unit and Outdoor Motor Unit. Additional charges apply for
longer pipe run.
Split Air Conditioner Installation
Standard Two-Storey House
The standard two-storey Split Air conditioner installation, which is having two parts,
The indoor head unit and the Outdoor Fan Coil Unit is Simple and Straightforward in most cases.
Recommended for easy maintenance:
The Head Indoor Unit is Mounted on the wall of a house in it's second floor room. The Outdoor Unit
is installed at ground level directly below the Head Unit.
Standard Two-storey Split Air conditioner installation includes:
A Maximum 5 meters of good looking PVC trunking with a Wall
cap (See Photo) for the Copper pipework and Electrics.
A Maximum of 20 meters of Electrical wire from the Switch Board
to the Outdoor Motor thru' the roof space.(Above 4 Kw cooling
Capacity Split Air conditioners ).
A Weather Proof Isolator Switch Mounted near the Outdoor
Motor.
A maximum of 6 meters of Copper pipework between Indoor
Head Unit and Outdoor Motor. Additional costs for longer
distances.(subject to the maximum permissible pipe length by the
manufacturer)
Additional cost may incur:
If the outdoor unit is required to be mounted on a wall, using
sturdy wall brackets.
If additional Copper piping used over & above the included 6
meters.
Cement or Poly Slab For the Outdoor Motor(if the ground is not
solid)
Regarding Noise Pollution
Air conditioning units are a source of noise complaints to all.
This is because
of the noise levels produced by:
1. Inappropriately located Air conditioning units.
2. Air conditioning units that emit excessive noise levels.
So, choose the most approprite location for Outdoor Motor unit, to prevent it from being a noise nuisance.
New South Wales has laws to stop noisy Air conditioning units from being used where the noise is considered offensive to neighbouring residents.
Air conditioner installation is multi-processed and very technical.
In Australia, you will need
to hire a licensed professional to install and service your Air conditioning system.
These air
conditioner installation experts have had relevant training and are licensed to handle refrigerants.
Air conditioner installers must have one of two licenses issued by the Australian Refrigeration
Council:
1. Full Refrigeration and Air conditioning (RAC) License
2. A restricted ‘splits’ license.
In addition to the State Contractor's licence (where applicable)
NOTE: Relocation of Air conditioning units can be costly. So you should
ensure in the first place that they are located in a position that will not adversely impact
on any of the surrounding residents.