APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COLLECTION DISPOSAL OF CLEANING WASTE-WATER AND DEBRIS FROM AIR CONDITIONERS

摘要

Apparatus 12 for collecting waste cleaning fluid and debris resulting from a cleaning operation of a wall-mounted air handler assembly 10 of a mini-split air conditioner. The apparatus 12 is installed by placing and supporting a funnel- shaped collection bib 14 under the air handler assembly by means of device-mounting brackets 18,28 and a deflector plate D inserted between the air handler assembly 10 and the wall W, the bib 14 being held open by an arcuate rib 16 attached to the mounting brackets 18,28 and by a supporting cord 20 passing through the rib, brackets, and bib hem 14b and being cinched against the device 12.