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    Sep 25, 2010, 08:45 AM
    Transport outdoor unit of mini split AC on its side or upright?
    Need to transport Sanyo mini splits by pickup to our house in Mexico. Could they lie on their side for a 4 day trip or do they have to be upright?
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    Sep 25, 2010, 12:32 PM
    Ideally, they should always remain in an upright position (just as they are installed). The compressor crankcase contains oil, and failure to keep the unit(s) upright will allow the oil to migrate, potentially damaging the compressor.
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