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CHECKING THE DRAINAGE AND FORMING THE PIPINGS
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ENGLISH
Form the piping
Form the piping by wrapping the
connecting portion of the indoor unit with
insulation material and secure it with two
kinds of vinyl tapes.
connecting portion of the indoor unit with
insulation material and secure it with two
kinds of vinyl tapes.
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If you want to connect an additional drain
hose, the end of the drain outlet should be
routed above the ground. Secure the drain
hose appropriately.
hose, the end of the drain outlet should be
routed above the ground. Secure the drain
hose appropriately.
In cases where the outdoor unit is
installed below the indoor unit perform
the following.
installed below the indoor unit perform
the following.
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Tape the piping, drain hose and
connecting cable from down to up.
connecting cable from down to up.
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Secure the tapped piping along the exterior
wall using saddle or equivalent.
wall using saddle or equivalent.
A
A
B
Taping
Drain
hose
hose
Pipings
Connecting
cable
cable
Trap is required to prevent water
from entering into electrical parts.
from entering into electrical parts.
Seal small openings
around pipings with a
gum type sealer.
around pipings with a
gum type sealer.
In cases where the Outdoor unit is
installed above the Indoor unit perform
the following.
installed above the Indoor unit perform
the following.
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Tape the piping and connecting cable from
down to up.
down to up.
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Secure the taped piping along the exterior
wall. Form a trap to prevent water entering
the room.
wall. Form a trap to prevent water entering
the room.
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Fix the piping onto the wall by saddle or
equivalent.
equivalent.
C
Seal a small opening
around the pipings
with gum type sealer.
around the pipings
with gum type sealer.
Trap
Trap
Checking the drainage
To remove the front panel from the indoor
unit.
unit.
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Set the air direction louvers up-and-down
to the position(horizontally) by hand.
to the position(horizontally) by hand.
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Remove the securing screws that retain the
front panel. Pull the lower left and right
sides of the grille toward you and lift it off.
front panel. Pull the lower left and right
sides of the grille toward you and lift it off.
Air
filter
Inlet Grille
To check the drainage.
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Pour a glass of water on the evaporator.
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Ensure the water flows through the drain
hose of the indoor unit without any leakage
and goes out the drain exit.
hose of the indoor unit without any leakage
and goes out the drain exit.
B
Drain pan
Drain
hose
Leakage
checking
Connecting area
drain hose
Leakage
checking
Drain piping
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The drain hose should point downward for
easy drain flow.
easy drain flow.
C
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Do not make drain piping.
Downward slope
Do not raise
Accumulated
drain water
drain water
Tip of drain hose
dipped in water
dipped in water
Air
Waving
Water
leakage
leakage
Water
leakage
leakage
Ditch
Less than
50mm gap
50mm gap
Water
leakage
leakage
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AIR PURGING
Air purging
Air and moisture remaining in the refrigerant
system have undesirable effects as indicated
below.
system have undesirable effects as indicated
below.
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Pressure in the system rises.
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Operating current rises.
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Cooling(or heating) efficiency drops.
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Moisture in the refrigerant circuit may
freeze and block capillary tubing.
freeze and block capillary tubing.
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Water may lead to corrosion of parts in the
refrigeration system.
refrigeration system.
Therefore, the indoor unit and tubing between
the indoor and outdoor unit must be leak tested
and evacuated to remove any noncondensables
and moisture from the system.
the indoor and outdoor unit must be leak tested
and evacuated to remove any noncondensables
and moisture from the system.
Air purging with vacuum
pump
pump
Preparation
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Check that each tube(both liquid and gas
side tubes) between the indoor and
outdoor units have been properly
connected and all wiring for the test run
has been completed. Remove the service
valve caps from both the gas and the liquid
side on the outdoor unit. Note that both the
liquid and the gas side service valves on
the outdoor unit are kept closed at this
stage.
side tubes) between the indoor and
outdoor units have been properly
connected and all wiring for the test run
has been completed. Remove the service
valve caps from both the gas and the liquid
side on the outdoor unit. Note that both the
liquid and the gas side service valves on
the outdoor unit are kept closed at this
stage.
Leak test
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Connect the manifold valve(with pressure
gauges) and dry nitrogen gas cylinder to
this service port with charge hoses.
gauges) and dry nitrogen gas cylinder to
this service port with charge hoses.
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Pressurize the system to no more than 150
P.S.I.G. with dry nitrogen gas and close the
cylinder valve when the gauge reading
reached 150 P.S.I.G. Next, test for leaks with
liquid soap.
P.S.I.G. with dry nitrogen gas and close the
cylinder valve when the gauge reading
reached 150 P.S.I.G. Next, test for leaks with
liquid soap.
Lo
Hi
Indoor unit
Outdoor unit
Manifold valve
Charge hose
Nitrogen gas
cylinder(in vertical
standing position)
cylinder(in vertical
standing position)
Pressure
gauge
gauge
A
B
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Do a leak test of all joints of the tubing(both
indoor and outdoor) and both gas and liquid side
service valves.
Bubbles indicate a leak. Be sure to wipe off the
soap with a clean cloth.
indoor and outdoor) and both gas and liquid side
service valves.
Bubbles indicate a leak. Be sure to wipe off the
soap with a clean cloth.
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After the system is found to be free of leaks,
relieve the nitrogen pressure by loosening the
charge hose connector at the nitrogen cylinder.
When the system pressure is reduced to normal,
disconnect the hose from the cylinder.
relieve the nitrogen pressure by loosening the
charge hose connector at the nitrogen cylinder.
When the system pressure is reduced to normal,
disconnect the hose from the cylinder.
Be sure to use a manifold valve for air
purging. If it is not available, use a stop valve
for this purpose. The "Hi" knob of the manifold
valve must always be kept close.
purging. If it is not available, use a stop valve
for this purpose. The "Hi" knob of the manifold
valve must always be kept close.
To avoid nitrogen entering the refrigerant system in a
liquid state, the top of the cylinder must be higher than
its bottom when you pressurize the system. Usually,
the cylinder is used in a vertical standing position.
liquid state, the top of the cylinder must be higher than
its bottom when you pressurize the system. Usually,
the cylinder is used in a vertical standing position.
CAUTION
CAUTION
ENGLISH
15
Evacuation
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Connect the charge hose end described in the
preceding steps to the vacuum pump to
evacuate the tubing and indoor unit.
Confirm the "Lo" knob of the manifold valve is
open. Then, run the vacuum pump.
The operation time for evacuation varies with
tubing length and capacity of the pump. The
following table shows the time required for
evacuation.
preceding steps to the vacuum pump to
evacuate the tubing and indoor unit.
Confirm the "Lo" knob of the manifold valve is
open. Then, run the vacuum pump.
The operation time for evacuation varies with
tubing length and capacity of the pump. The
following table shows the time required for
evacuation.
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When the desired vacuum is reached, close the
"Lo" knob of the manifold valve and stop the
vacuum pump.
"Lo" knob of the manifold valve and stop the
vacuum pump.
Finishing the job
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With a service valve wrench, turn the valve stem
of liquid side valve counter-clockwise to fully
open the valve.
of liquid side valve counter-clockwise to fully
open the valve.
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Turn the valve stem of gas side valve
counter-clockwise to fully open the valve.
counter-clockwise to fully open the valve.
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Loosen the charge hose connected to the gas side
service port slightly to release the pressure, then
remove the hose.
service port slightly to release the pressure, then
remove the hose.
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Replace the flare nut and its bonnet on the gas side
service port and fasten the flare nut securely with an
adjustable wrench. This process is very important to
prevent leakage from the system.
service port and fasten the flare nut securely with an
adjustable wrench. This process is very important to
prevent leakage from the system.
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Replace the valve caps at both gas and liquid side
service valves and fasten them tight.
service valves and fasten them tight.
This completes air purging with a vacuum pump.
The air conditioner is now ready to test run.
The air conditioner is now ready to test run.
C
D
(1) Remove the caps from the 2-way and 3-way
valves.
(2) Remove the service-port cap from the 3-way
valve.
(3) To open the 2-way valve turn the valve stem
counterclockwise approximately 90°, wait for
about 2~3 sec, and close it.
about 2~3 sec, and close it.
(4) Apply a soap water or a liquid neutral detergent
on the indoor unit connection or outdoor unit
connections by a soft brush to check for
leakage of the connecting points of the piping.
connections by a soft brush to check for
leakage of the connecting points of the piping.
(5) If bubbles come out, the pipes have leakage.
Soap water method
Gas side
Liquid side
Cap
Hexagonal wrench
2-way valve
(Open)
3-way valve
(Close)
Required time for evacuation when 30 gal/h
vacuum pump is used
10 min. or more
15 min. or more
If tubing length is less
than 10m (33 ft)
if tubing length is longer
than 10m (33 ft)
Indoor unit
Outdoor unit
Lo
Hi
Manifold valve
Vacuum pump
Pressure
gauge
gauge
Open
Close
TEST RUNNING
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Settlement of outdoor unit
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Anchor the outdoor unit with a bolt and nut(ø10mm)
tightly and horizontally on a concrete or rigid mount.
tightly and horizontally on a concrete or rigid mount.
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When installing on the wall, roof or rooftop, anchor
the mounting base securely with a nail or wire
assuming the influence of wind and earthquake.
the mounting base securely with a nail or wire
assuming the influence of wind and earthquake.
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In the case when the vibration of the unit is
conveyed to the hose, secure the unit with an
anti-vibration bushing.
conveyed to the hose, secure the unit with an
anti-vibration bushing.
1. Check that all tubing and wiring have been
properly connected.
2. Check that the gas and liquid side service valves
are fully open.
Prepare remote control
Remove the battery cover
by pulling it according to the
by pulling it according to the
arrow direction.
Insert new batteries making
sure that the (+) and (–) of
battery are installed correctly.
sure that the (+) and (–) of
battery are installed correctly.
Reattach the cover by
pushing it back into position.
NOTE:
• Use 2 AAA(1.5volt) batteries. Do not use
rechargeable batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control if
the system is not going to be used for a long
time.
time.
Evaluation of the performance
Operate unit for 15~20 minutes, then check the
system refrigerant charge:
1. Measure the pressure of the gas side service
system refrigerant charge:
1. Measure the pressure of the gas side service
valve.
2. Measure the temperature of the intake and
discharge of air.
NOTE: If the actual pressure is higher than shown, the
system is most likely over-charged, and charge
should be removed. If the actual pressure are
lower than shown, the system is most likely
undercharged, and charge should be added.
should be removed. If the actual pressure are
lower than shown, the system is most likely
undercharged, and charge should be added.
The air conditioner is now ready for use.
A
C
B
Bolt
Tubing connection
R-22
35°C (95°F)
4~5kg/cm
2
G(56.8~71.0 P.S.I.G.)
R-410A
35°C (95°F)
8.5~9.5kg/cm
2
G(120~135 P.S.I.G.)
Outside ambient
TEMP.
Refrigerant
The pressure of the gas side
service valve.
This is performed when the unit is to be
relocated or the refrigerant circuit is serviced.
Pump Down means collecting all refrigerant in the
outdoor unit without loss in refrigerant gas.
relocated or the refrigerant circuit is serviced.
Pump Down means collecting all refrigerant in the
outdoor unit without loss in refrigerant gas.
CAUTION:
Be sure to perform Pump Down procedure with the
unit cooling mode.
Be sure to perform Pump Down procedure with the
unit cooling mode.
Pump Down Procedure
1. Connect a low-pressure gauge manifold hose to the
1. Connect a low-pressure gauge manifold hose to the
charge port on the gas side service valve.
2. Open the gas side service valve halfway and purge
the air from the manifold hose using the refrigerant
gas.
gas.
3. Close the liquid side service valve(all the way in).
4. Turn on the unit's operating switch and start the
4. Turn on the unit's operating switch and start the
cooling operation.
5. When the low-pressure gauge reading becomes 1
to 0.5kg/cm
2
G(14.2 to 7.1 P.S.I.G.), fully close the
gas side valve stem and then quickly turn off the
unit. At that time, Pump Down has been completed
and all refrigerant gas will have been collected in
the outdoor unit.
unit. At that time, Pump Down has been completed
and all refrigerant gas will have been collected in
the outdoor unit.
PUMP DOWN
3. Ensure the difference between the intake temperature
and the discharge is more than 8°C(46°F) (Cooling) or
(Heating).
(Heating).
4. For reference; the gas side pressure of optimum
condition is as below.(Cooling)
Discharge
temperature
Discharge air
Intake temperature
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