Panasonic Corporation of North America
1690 Roberts Blvd., NW, Suite 110
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Tel: 770.977.8510
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Panasonic Back Wind and Hail Shield (Baffle) Part Number WINDB-XE1
CONTENTS INCLUDED: 2 side panels (R and L), 1 outer panel, 1 top panel, 8 sheet metal screws,
8 washers, 8 spacers, 16 screws, 16 locknuts and 16 shoulder spacers.
GENERAL: The WINDB-XE1 Rear wind baffle is for
The baffle is made to be placed on the coil intake side of the unit. See Fig. 1 below.
*Note: This back shield is only required for applications for which the mini split is not adjacent to a structure that
would protect the intake side from prevailing wind, such as a roof top.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:
Remove all the protective film on the clear parts. Attach the back to both side panels, then fasten the top
Panel to the sides and back, (Fig. 2) do not tighten. After all the fasteners are in place, then tighten all the
fasteners. Attach the assembled baffle to the unit using the provided screws, spacers and washers. Be
sure to leave a 4in opening above the unit as shown in Fig. 1
BEFORE DRILLING OR SCREWING INTO THE UNIT, MAKE SURE THERE WILL BE NO CONTACT WITH
REFRIGERANT TUBING OR ELECTRICAL WIRES. CHECK FOR CLEARANCE.
Unit
Outer or Top Part
Lock Nut
Caution: Do not over tighten lock
Nut. Tighten nut until slightly
snug, then back off until it will
lightly twist or spin.
Nylon Spacer
Stainless Steel Washer
Shoulder Spacer
Inner or Under Part
Screw
L
R
Fig. 2
Clear Part
Drill Tip Screw
Fig. 1
Caution: Use only mild soap or detergent and water to clean baffle. Do not use any chemicals.