Panasonic Corporation of North America
1690 Roberts Blvd., NW, Suite 110
Kennesaw, GA 30144
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Panasonic VRF Snow Shield Part Number: WINDB-ME1
Tel: 770.977.8510
CONTENTS INCLUDED: 2 side panels, 1 top or outer panel, 1 back panel, 1 angle support brace, 1 straight support
brace, 17sheet metal screws, 17 washers, 17 spacers, 29 screws, 29 locknuts, 29 shoulder spacers and 1 alignment
tool.
GENERAL: This snow shield is sized so it will fit on top of Panasonic VRF Condensing Unit U-72ME1U9, U-96ME1U9,
U-72MF1U9 and U-96MF1U9 models. It is made to be placed on the top of the fan assembly of the Outdoor unit.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:
Remove all the protective film on the parts. Install the back panel to both side panels with the fasteners as show in Fig.
1. To help align parts insert the alignment tool in a hole adjacent to the hole being fastened. Place the top panel on
flange of the two side panels with the fasteners as shown in Fig. 1. Install the angle support under the top panel, next
mount the vertical support (Y) to the angle support and top panel.
Fasten the assembled snow shield to the top of unit with fasteners as shown in Fig. 2. The snow shield can be rotated
(180°) to direct the airflow to the preferred direction. Use caution when fastening to the top of the unit. Slowly install
the self-drilling screws using caution not to strip out in the plastic top of the unit.
Only use provided fasteners to attach this product to the unit – failing to so, may void your warranty.
CAUTION!
Outer or Top Part
Lock Nut
BEFORE DRILLING OR SCREWING INTO THE
UNIT, MAKE SURE THERE WILL BE NO
CONTACT WITH REFRIGERANT TUBING OR
ELECTRICAL WIRES. CHECK FOR CLEARANCE.
Fig. 1
Y
Caution: Do not over tighten lock Nut. Tighten nut
until slightly snug, then back off until it will lightly
twist or spin.
Unit
Nylon Spacer
Inner or Under Part
Stainless Steel Washer
Screw
Shoulder Spacer
Drill Tip Screw
Clear Part
Fig. 2
Caution: Use only mild soap or detergent and water to clean baffle. Do not use any chemicals