Panasonic Corporation of North America
1690 Roberts Blvd., NW, Suite 110
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Tel: 770.977.8510
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Panasonic Universal Wind Shield (Baffle) Part Number: WINDB-M1
CONTENTS INCLUDED: 2 side panels, 1 top panel, 2 back panels, 8 sheet metal screws, 8 washers, 8 spacers, 24 screws, 24 locknuts and 24 shoulder spacers.
GENERAL: This wind shield is sized so it will fit onto the rear (Coil Side) of a Panasonic outdoor mini split unit with model numbers CU-2E18, CU-3E19, RKUA-18, RKUA-24, RE18SKUA, RE24SKUA, E18SD3UA
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:
Remove all the protective film on the clear parts. Pre assemble all parts (Fig 1 and Fig 2).
BEFORE DRILLING OR SCREWING INTO THE UNIT, MAKE SURE THERE WILL BE NO CONTACT WITH REFRIGERANT TUBING OR ELECTRICAL WIRES. CHECK FOR CLEARANCE.
Fasten the assembled wind baffle to the unit using the provided drill tip screws, nylon spacers and washers (Fig 3). Note that the top of the baffle will be about 4 in + - above the top of the unit. This will give the unit extra protection from wind and hail.
Unit
FIG. 1
Outer or Top Part
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Nylon Spacer |
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Stainless Steel Washer |
Lock Nut |
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Drill Tip Screw |
Caution: Do not over tighten lock |
Clear Part |
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Nut. Tighten nut until slightly |
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FIG. 3 |
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snug, then back off until it will |
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lightly twist or spin. |
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Screw
Shoulder Spacer
Inner or Under Part
FIG. 2
Caution: Use only mild soap or detergent and water to clean baffle. Do not use any chemicals