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2) Connect the cable to the outdoor unit
1. Remove the control cover from the unit by loos-
ening the screw.
Connect the wires to the terminals on the control
board individually.
Connect the wires to the terminals on the control
board individually.
2. Secure the cable onto the control board with the
cord clamp.
3. Refix the control cover to the original position
with the screw.
4. Use a recognized circuit breaker "A"
between the power source and the unit.
A disconnecting device to adequately disconnect
all supply lines must be fitted.
A disconnecting device to adequately disconnect
all supply lines must be fitted.
Terminal block
Over 5mm
Cover control
Connecting cable
Connecting cable
After the confirmation of the above conditions, prepare the wiring as follows:
1) Never fail to have an individual power circuit specifically for the air conditioner. As for the method of
1) Never fail to have an individual power circuit specifically for the air conditioner. As for the method of
wiring, be guided by the circuit diagram posted on the inside of control cover.
2) The screw which fasten the wiring in the casing of electrical fittings are liable to come loose from
vibrations to which the unit is subjected during the course of transportation. Check them and make
sure that they are all tightly fastened. (If they are loose, it could cause burn-out of the wires.)
sure that they are all tightly fastened. (If they are loose, it could cause burn-out of the wires.)
3) Specification of power source.
4) Confirm that electrical capacity is sufficient.
5) See to that the starting voltage is maintained at more than 90 percent of the rated voltage marked on
4) Confirm that electrical capacity is sufficient.
5) See to that the starting voltage is maintained at more than 90 percent of the rated voltage marked on
the name plate.
6) Confirm that the cable thickness is as specified in the power source specification.
(Particularly note the relation between cable length and thickness. (Refer to page 24)
7) Always install an earth leakage circuit breaker in a wet or moist area.
8) The following would be caused by voltage drop.
8) The following would be caused by voltage drop.
• Vibration of a magnetic switch, which will damage the contact point, fuse breaking, disturbance of the normal
function of the overload.
9) The means for disconnection from a power supply shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring and have an
air gap contact separation of at least 3mm in each active(phase) conductors.
Outdoor Unit
CAUTION
7k~14k
18k
24k~28k 30k, 32k 36k, 38k
15
20
30
30
40
Circuit
Breaker
(A)
Grade
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4. checking the Drainage and forming the pipings
1) Checking the drainage
1. To check the drainage.
• Pour a glass of water on the evaporator.
• Ensure the water flows through the drain hose of the
• Ensure the water flows through the drain hose of the
indoor unit without any leakage and goes out the
drain exit.
drain exit.
2. Drain piping
• The drain hose should point downward for easy drain
flow.
• Do not make drain piping.
2) Form the piping
1. Form the piping by wrapping the connecting por-
tion of the indoor unit with insulation material
and secure it with two kinds of vinyl tapes.
and secure it with two kinds of vinyl tapes.
• 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.
ground. Secure the drain hose appropriately.
2. In cases where the outdoor unit is installed
below the indoor unit perform the following.
• Tape the piping, drain hose and connecting cable
from down to up.
• Secure the tapped piping along the exterior wall
using saddle or equivalent.
3. In cases where the Outdoor unit is installed
above the Indoor unit perform the following.
• Tape the piping and connecting cable from down to
up.
• Secure the taped piping along the exterior wall. Form
a trap to prevent water entering the room.
• Fix the piping onto the wall by saddle or equivalent.
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.
Seal a small opening
around the pipings
with gum type sealer.
around the pipings
with gum type sealer.
Trap
Trap
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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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.
1) Air purging
Air and moisture remaining in the refrigerant system
have undesirable effects as indicated below.
• Pressure in the system rises.
• Operating current rises.
• Cooling(or heating) efficiency drops.
• Moisture in the refrigerant circuit may freeze and block
have undesirable effects as indicated below.
• Pressure in the system rises.
• Operating current rises.
• Cooling(or heating) efficiency drops.
• Moisture in the refrigerant circuit may freeze and block
capillary tubing.
• Water may lead to corrosion of parts in the refrigera-
tion system.
Therefore, the indoor unit and tubing between the
indoor and outdoor unit must be leak tested and evacu-
ated to remove any noncondensables and moisture
from the system.
indoor and outdoor unit must be leak tested and evacu-
ated to remove any noncondensables and moisture
from the system.
2) Air purging with vacuum pump
1. Preparation
• Check that each tube(both liquid and gas side tubes)
• Check that each tube(both liquid and gas side tubes)
between the indoor and outdoor units have been prop-
erly 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.
erly 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.
2. Leak test
• Connect the manifold valve(with pressure gauges)
• Connect the manifold valve(with pressure gauges)
and dry nitrogen gas cylinder to this service port with
charge hoses.
charge hoses.
• 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.
when the gauge reading reached 150 P.S.I.G. Next,
test for leaks with liquid soap.
• 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.
valves.
Bubbles indicate a leak. Be sure to wipe off the soap
with a clean cloth.
• 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.
connector at the nitrogen cylinder. When the system
pressure is reduced to normal, disconnect the hose
from the cylinder.
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
5. Air Purging
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.
not available, use a stop valve for this purpose. The
"Hi" knob of the manifold valve must always be kept
close.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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3. Evacuation
• Connect the charge hose end described in the pre-
ceding steps to the vacuum pump to evacuate the tub-
ing 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.
ing 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.
• When the desired vacuum is reached, close the "Lo"
knob of the manifold valve and stop the vacuum
pump.
pump.
4. Finishing the job
• With a service valve wrench, turn the valve stem of
liquid side valve counter-clockwise to fully open the
valve.
valve.
• Turn the valve stem of gas side valve counter-clock-
wise to fully open the valve.
• Loosen the charge hose connected to the gas side
service port slightly to release the pressure, then
remove the hose.
remove the hose.
• 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.
adjustable wrench. This process is very important to
prevent leakage from the system.
• Replace the valve caps at both gas and liquid side
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.
(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 coun-
(3) To open the 2-way valve turn the valve stem coun-
terclockwise approximately 90°, wait for about 2~3
sec, and close it.
sec, and close it.
(4) Apply a soap water or a liquid neutral detergent on
the indoor unit connection or outdoor unit connec-
tions by a soft brush to check for leakage of the
connecting points of the piping.
tions 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
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)
Gas side
Liquid side
Cap
Hexagonal wrench
2-way valve
(Open)
3-way valve
(Close)
Indoor unit
Outdoor unit
Lo
Hi
Manifold valve
Vacuum pump
Pressure
gauge
gauge
Open
Close
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