Questions and Answers for Diversitech E-Lite 18 in. x 38 in. x 3 in. Plastic Condenser Mounting Pad for Ductless Mini Split Outdoor Units

A:  the plastic is not solid, so if laid on sand, it will self level based upon weight of ac

A:  Thanh, you need to clear the space where you want to place this pad. Get rid of tree roots and rocks and make it as level as you can. Place the pad on the cleared area and put a level on it to see just how level it is. Adjust the area higher or lower if needed and look at the level again. If it is still uneven repeat by adding or taking some of the soil away. Once done, it is ready to use for whatever purpose you bought it for.

A:  This is NOT self leveling. You'll need to level the area where this is going. Self leveling is like water seeking its own level. Self leveling concrete is much thinner than regular and runs over an area leveling itself. It does need to be contained where you want it or it will just keep going until it has run out of space.

A:  This will not self level it is a plastic base you have to level it not hard to do took me 5 min Hope this helps you

A:  You only need the feet of your unit on the pad, so measure them then figure if you need two.

A:  Yes, you can place them side by side.

A:  Yes it will not solid.

A:  The heat pump is heavy and should not tip over. My condenser unit has feet that were screwed into the pad.

A:  I don't think so now way to hold them in place

A:  If your pad is level put this on top of it. Two of these could be screwed together, one on top of the other.

A:  Yes, my mini split condenser sits on the pad which is placed on 3 inch high cement blocks. Try and get it level, that is important.

A:  Yes that's what I did and I used stainless screws so they would not rust

A:  Yes, you can drill holes and use lag bolts with washers to secure it.

A:  You can either drill for spikes or use lag screws.

A:  Yes, most are installed so the feet of the mini split are screwed into the pad.

A:  I have 150 pounds of sand plus the weight of the tank and pump on mine.

A:  This model has an estimated allowable load of 205 pounds.

A:  It can be cut BUT it may compromise the designed support structure underneath and this may look bad and/or lower it's ability to hold the weight it's designed for.

A:  It is plastic, so, yes it can.

A:  Hi TacRecon, You will have to contract the local building department in Melbourne, for their specific requirements. The code requirements can differ from city to city. Mike

A:  The pad is made to sit on top of any legal sub-straight. See you local code rules for legal sub-straight and if a plastic pad is also legal.