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SPLIT UNIT AIR CONDITIONER
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit
RAS-70YHA1 RAC-70YHA1
RAS-80YHA1 RAC-80YHA1
SAFETY PRECAUTION
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Read the safety precautions carefully before operating the unit.
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The contents of this section are vital to ensure safety. Please pay special attention to the following sign.
WARNING ........ Incorrect methods of installation may cause death or serious injury.
CAUTION ......... Improper installation may result in serious consequence.
Be sure that the unit operates in proper condition after installation. Explain to customer the proper way of operating
the unit as described in the user’s guide.
!
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
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A circuit breaker or fuse (30A time delay) must be installed. Without a circuit breaker or fuse the danger of electric shock
exists.
A main switch with a contact gap of more than 3mm has to be installed in the power supply line to the outdoor unit.
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Do not install the unit near a location where there is flammable gas. The outdoor unit may
catch fire if flammable gas leaks around it.
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Please ensure smooth flow of water when installing the drain hose.
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Piping shall be suitable supported with a maximum spacing of 1m between the supports.
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Please request your sales agent or qualified technician to install your unit. Water leakage, short circuit or fire may occur if you
do the installation work yourself.
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Please observe the instructions stated in the installation manual during the process of installation. Improper installation may
cause water leakage, electric shock and fire.
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Make sure that the units are mounted at locations which are able to provide full support to the weight of the units. If not, the
units may collapse and impose danger.
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Observe the rules and regulations of the electrical installation and the methods described in the installation manual when
dealing with the electrical work. Use power cables approved by the authorities of your country.
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Be sure to use the specified wire for connecting the indoor and outdoor units. Please ensure that the connections are tight
after the conductors of the wire are inserted into the terminals. Improper insertion and loose contact may cause over-heating
and fire.
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Please use the specified components for installation work. Otherwise, the units may collapse or water leakage, electric shock
and fire may occur.
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Be sure to use the specified piping set for R410A. Otherwise, this may result in broken copper pipes or faults.
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When installing or removing an air conditioner, do not allow air or moisture to remain in the refrigeration cycle. Otherwise,
pressure in the refrigeration cycle may become abnormally high so that a rupture may be caused.
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Be sure to ventilate fully if a refrigerant gas leak while at work. If the refrigerant gas comes into contact with fire, a poisonous
gas may occur.
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After completion of installation work, check to make sure that there is no refrigeration gas leakage. If the refrigerant gas leaks
into the room, coming into contact with fire in the fan-driven heater, space heater, etc., a poisonous gas may occur.
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Unauthorized modifications to the air conditioner may be dangerous. If a breakdown occurs please call a qualified air conditioner
technician or electrician. Improper repairs may result in water leakage, electric shock and fire, etc.
FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
THE CHOICE OF MOUNTING SITE (Please note the following matters and obtain permission from customer before installation).
WARNING
!
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The unit should be mounted at stable, non-vibratory location which
can provide full support to the unit.
WARNING
!
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The Outdoor unit must be mounted at a location which can support heavy weight. Otherwise, noise and vibration will increase.
CAUTION
!
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No nearby heat source and no obstruction near the air outlet is
allowed.
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The clearance distances from top, right and left are specified in
figure below.
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The location must be convenient for water drainage and pipe
connection with the Outdoor unit.
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To avoid interference from noise please place the unit and its
remote controller at least 1m from the radio, television and inverter
type fluorescent lamp.
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To avoid any error in signal transmission from the remote controller,
please put the controller far away from high-frequency machines
and high-power wireless systems.
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The installation height of indoor unit must be 2.3m or more.
CAUTION
!
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Do not expose the unit under direct sunshine or rain. Besides, ventilation
must be good and clear of obstruction.
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The air blown out of the unit should not point directly to animals or plants.
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The clearances of the unit from top, left, right and front are specified in
figure below. At least 3 of the above sides must be open air.
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Be sure that the hot air blown out of the unit and noise do not disturb the
neighbourhood.
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Do not install at a location where there is flammable gas, steam, oil and
smoke.
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The location must be convenient for water drainage.
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Place the Outdoor unit and its connecting cord at least 1m away from the
antenna or signal line of television, radio or telephone. This is to avoid
noise interference.
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Do not install outdoor unit facing strong wind direction. It may damage the
fan motor.
INDOOR UNIT
The Length of Indoor Unit
Connecting Cord
Figure showing the Installation of Indoor and
Outdoor Unit.
OUTDOOR UNIT
● The difference in height
between the indoor and
outdoor unit should be
kept max 10m.
● The connecting pipe, no
matter big or small,
should all be insulated
with insulation pipe and
then wrapped with vinyl
tape. (The insulator will
deteriorate if it is not
wrapped with tape).
The connection of insulated
drain hose.
Please use insulated drain
hose for the indoor piping
(commercial product).
The indoor piping should be
insulated with the enclosed
insulation pipe. (If the
insulator is insufficient,
please use commersial
products).
inner diameter ø 16mm
0.9m
1.6m
Installation of Hanger, Wall Penetration and Installation of Protection Pipe
1
CAUTION
!
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The draining of the water container inside the indoor unit can be done from the left.
Therefore the hanger must be fixed horizontally or slightly tilted towards the side of
drain hose. Otherwise, condensed water may overflow the water container.
Direct Mounting On The Wall
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Please use hidden beams in the wall to hold the hanger.
Wall Penetration and Installation of Protection Pipe
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Drill a ø 80mm hole on
wall which is slightly tilted
towards the outdoor side.
Drill the wall at a small
angle.
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Cut the protection pipe
according to the wall
thickness.
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Empty gap in the sleeve
of protection pipe should
be completely sealed
with putty to avoid
dripping of rain water into
the room.
Procedures of Installation and Precautions
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Procedures to fix the hanger.
1.Drill holes on wall. 2. Push plug into the holes. 3. Fix the hanger on wall
(As shown below) (As shown below) with 4.1 x 32 screw
(As shown in figure below)
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Procedures to fix the holder of remote control.
1.Drill holes on wall. 2. Push plug into the holes.
(As shown below) (As shown below)
Installation of the Indoor Unit
2
DIRECTLY BACKWARD AND DOWNWARD PIPING
Preparation
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Connect connecting cord.
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Pull out the pipe, connecting cord and drain hose.
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Arrange a drain hose in lowest part of a wall hole.
Installation
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The upper part of the Indoor unit is hanged on the hanger.
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The projection at the lower part of the Indoor unit is hooked onto the hanger.
HORIZONTAL PIPING
Preparation
Change of Drain Hose and Installation Procedures.
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Exchange the location of drain hose and drain cap during horizontal piping as shown in
figure below. Be sure to plug in the drain hose until the insulating material folds upon itself.
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Please use pliers to pull out the drain cap.
(This is an easier way to remove the drain cap).
INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERATING PIPES AFTER CONNECTION
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The refrigerating pipes should be adjusted to fit into
the hole on the wall and then ready for further
connection.
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The terminals of 2 connected pipes must be covered
with insulator used for terminal connection. Then the
pipes are wrapped with insulation pipe.
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Connect the connecting cord after removing electrical
cover. (Refer to “CONNECTION OF POWER CORD”)
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After adjustment, fit the connecting cord and pipes
into the space available under the indoor unit. Use
holder to hold them tight.
!
CAUTION
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The rubber strap used for
fixing the insulator should
not be tied with great force.
Otherwise, this will damage
heat insulation and causes
water condensation.
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Holder can be attached at the either of 2 places.
Please select the easier position.
THE CONNECTION OF REFRIGERATING PIPE DURING THE
INSTALLATION OF INDOOR UNIT
Preparation To Install Refrigerating Pipes
!
CAUTION
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Please fix in the plastic core
after flaring to avoid plastic
chips entering the pipes.
CAUTION
!
You are free to choose the side (left or right) for the installation of drain
hose. Please ensure the smooth flow of condensed water of the Indoor
unit during installation. (Carelessness may result in water leakage.)
!
CAUTION
Be sure that the
drain hose is not
loosely connected
or bend.
Be sure that the wire is not
in contact with any metal
in the wall. Please use the
protection pipe as wire
passing through the hollow
part of the wall so as to
prevent the possibility of
damaged by mouse.
Unless it seals completely,
any air with high humidity
flows from outdoor and
any dew may drop.
!
WARNING
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The refrigerating pipes and connecting cord
transform and are attached.
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The end of the refrigerating pipes are at locations
marked with “ ” symbol.
Installation of Drain Hose
3
Installation
Hang the Indoor unit onto the hanger. Use the temporary stand
at the back of the Indoor unit to push its lower part 15cm
forwards.
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Place the drain hose through the hole on the wall.
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Wrap the refrigerating pipes with insulation pipe after
connecting refrigerating pipe.
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Connect the connecting cord after removing electrical cover.
(Refer to “Connection of Power Cord”)
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After adjustment, the connecting cord and refrigerating pipes
are placed into the space available under the Indoor unit.
Use holder to hold them tight.
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The projection of Indoor unit must hook to the hanger.
INDOOR UNIT
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Sleeve of
protection
pipe
WALL
Protection
pipe
Seal with
putty
Seal with
putty
2 ~ 5mm
OutdoorIndoor
Connecting cords,
pipe and drain hose
must be tied together
with Vinyl tape.
!
CAUTION
Condensed water may leak out if not inserted properly.
HORIZONTAL & DOWNWARD PIPING – MAKING OPENINGS
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During horizontal or downward piping, use a knife to cut
openings as shown in figure. Then smoothen the edges of
openings with a file.
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Turn the piping while holding down the lower
portion of pipe-support by hand.
Drain hoseDrain cap
Drain cap
Please insert
until here
Drain hose
Please insert
until here
Pipe
support
Pull up the pipe after
bending downward
Openings
Pipe
Connecting cord
Drain hose
Insulation pipe (must be wrapped with
vinyl tape at every 120mm).
Holder
6
Pipe
Rubber strap tied with great force
below
5mm
Please bend at a small
radius to form an arc
about 15cm
Hook
Temporary stand
Projection
Protection pipe
Connecting cord
Holder
Connected section
Drain hose
Heat insulation pipe
Connecting
cord
Refrigerating pipe
Pull this to the front
during the connection
of refrigerating pipes
to ease task.
Bending
upwards
Condensed
water pond
Ditch
Condensed
water pond
In case the pipe length is more than 20m, add refrigerant R410A
at 15 gram per every meter exceeds. However, pipe length shall
not exceed 30m.
!
CAUTION
1.0m
Please expand
the pipes and
match the symbol
Screw for Hanger
Level
Line
Mark
Weight
Hole for
pipe
Please use more
than 5 screws.
Hanger
External dimension of
indoor unit
141mm
141mm
93mm
1150mm
10mm
58mm
42mm
20mm
Drain Hose
42mm
333mm
HOW TO REMOVE INDOOR UNIT FROM HANGER
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Push up PUSH section on the bottom of indoor
unit, then claws are released from hanger.
(Indicated by 2 arrows in the drawing on the
right.)
Please pull the lower part of
the Indoor unit outwards to
check if the unit is hooked
onto the hanger. Improper
installation may cause
vibration and noise.
!
CAUTION
Lift the body
of the unit
upwards and
then force it
downwards.
Hanger
Refrigerating
Pipe
Protection
Pipe
Drain Hose
Connecting
Cord
Hanger
1
Projection
2
Pipe
large
dia.
Pipe
small
dia.
Wall hole
Drain hose
Cable
Pipe
large
dia.
Pipe
small
dia.
Drain hose
Cable
Layout of pipe
Pipe
small dia.
Cable
Pipe
large
dia.
Layout of pipe
Screw for Mounting Plate
(4.1x32)
Names of Indoor Components
Screw for holder of
Remote Controller
(3.1x16)
AAA Size Battery
Holder for Remote
Controller
Hanger
QtyNo. Component’s Name
1
6
1
2
2
Remote Controller
Purifying Filter
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
1
1
3
Bush
Names of Outdoor Components
QtyNo. Item
Drain Pipe
1
8
9
Bush
1
10
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+ – Screwdriver ● Measuring Tape ● Knife
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Saw ● ø 65mm Power Drill ● Allen Key ( 4mm)
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Wrench (14, 17, 19, 22mm)
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Gas Leakage Detector ● Pipe Cutter
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Plastic Tape ● Pliers ● Flare Tool
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Carefully read through the procedures of proper
installation before starting installation work.
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The sales agent should inform customers regarding
the correct operation of installation.
Tools Needed For Installation Work
Direction of Piping
There are 6 directions
allowed, namely, horizontally
perpendicular to the unit,
vertically down from right,
horizontally out from right and
horizontally out to left.
20
Cut away shaded
portion, and finish
the edge of the
opening so that
there is no burr.
Connection
Horizontally
perpendicular
to the unit
Dimension of Mounting Stand
of the Outdoor unit
(unit : mm)
57
12
35
198
508
320
10
20
(10)
340
mounting stand
Insulation pipe
1
6
Gas Leakage Inspection
Please use gas leakage detector to check if
leakage occurs at the connection of Flare nut
as shown on the right.
If gas leakage occurs, further tighten the
connection to stop leakage.
FINAL STAGE OF INSTALLATION
Insulation And Maintenance Of Pipe Connection
1
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The connected terminals should be completely sealed with
heat insulator and then tied up with rubber strap.
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Please tie the pipe and power line together with vinyl tape as
shown in the figure showing the installation of Indoor and
Outdoor units. Then fix their position with holders.
●
To enchance the heat insulation and to prevent water
condensation, please cover the outdoor part of the drain hose
and pipe with insulation pipe.
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Completely seal any gap with putty.
Installation Of Remote Controller
2
Power Source And Operation Test
3
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The remote controller can be placed in its holder which is
fixed on wall or beam.
●
To operate the remote controller at its holder, please ensure
that the unit can receive signal transmitted from the controller
at the place where the holder is to be fixed. The unit will beep
when signal is received from the remote controller. The signal
transmission is weaken by the fluorescent light. Therefore,
during the installation of the remote control holder, please
switch on the light, even during day time, to determine the
mounting location of the holder.
Power Source
CAUTION
!
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Please use a new socket. Accident may occur due to the use of old
socket because of poor contact.
●
Please plug in and then remove the plug for 2 – 3 times. This is to
ensure that the plug is completely plugged into the socket.
●
Keep additional length for the power cord and do not render the
plug under external force as this may cause poor contact.
●
Do not fix the power cord with U-shape nail.
Operation Test
●
Please ensure that the air conditioner is in normal
operating condition during the operation test.
●
Explain to your customer the proper operation
procedures as described in the user’s manual.
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The controller must
be hooked onto the
hook at the lower
part of the holder.
Push in the remote
controller in the
direction as shown
in figure below.
Preparation of Pipe
1
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Use a pipe cutter to cut the copper pipe.
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Jagged edge will cause leakage.
●
Point the side to be trimmed downwards during trimming to prevent copper
chips from entering the pipe.
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Before flaring, please put on the flare nut.
Pipe Connection
2
INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERATING PIPES AND AIR REMOVAL
CAUTION
!
Outer
dia.of pipe
6.35 (1/4")
15.88 (5/8")
6.35 (1/4")
15.88 (5/8")
Valve
head cap
Torque N·m
(kgf · cm)
13.7 – 18.6 (140 – 190)
49 – 58.8 (500 – 600)
19.0 – 21.0 (194 ~ 214)
29.0 – 31.0 (296 ~ 316)
9.0 (92)
Outer
Diameter (mm)
6.35
15.88
Imperial flaring tool
0.8
~
1.5mm
1.0
~
2.0mm
Rigid flaring tool
A (mm)
Small dia. side
Large dia. side
Valve core cap
WARNING
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If you cannot attach the side cover due to the connecting cord,
press the connecting cord in direction to the front panel to fix it.
●
Be sure that the hooks of the side cover is fixed in certainly. Otherwise
water leakage may occur and this causes short circuit or faults.
●
The connecting cord should not touch to service valve and pipes. (It
becomes high temperature in heating operation.)
Checking for the electric source and the
voltage range
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Before installation, the power source must be checked and necessary wiring work must
be completed. To make the wiring capacity proper, use the wire gauges list below for
the lead-in from a pole transformer and for the wiring from a switch board of fuse box
to the main switch and outdoor unit in consideration of the locked rotor current.
Cable length
up to 15m
up to 25m
Wire cross-section
2.5mm
2
4.0mm
2
IMPORTANT
●
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Procedures of Wiring
Wiring of The Outdoor Unit
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Please remove the side cover for wire connection.
!
CONNECTION OF POWER CORD
●
Please be careful when bending the copper pipe.
●
Screw in manually while adjusting the center. After that, use of torque wrench to
tighten the connection.
WARNING
!
In case that power is supplied from Indoor Unit
●
Please use exclusive
tool
Small dia. side
Large dia. side
CAUTION
!
In case of removing flare nut of an Indoor unit, first remove a nut
of small diameter side, or a seal cap of big diameter side will fly
out. Prevent water from entering into the piping when working.
Power line Control line
Indoor
Unit
Outdoor
Unit
GRN + YEL
GRN + YEL
Strip wires
Connect the
earth cord
After remove the screw
and band, put the
connecting cords and fix
the band with screw.
How to Attach the Front Cover
1 After covering the front cover to the unit, certainly hook at
the upper portion (four places). Then, check that the drain
pan is certainly attached. Push the front cover in the
direction of arrow at the
portion of hooks.
2 Hook the front cover at lower portion to the drain pan and
then fix them by screws and attach the caps.
3 Connect the wire connector, fixed the screw and electrical
cover.
4 Attach the front panel.
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Certainly insert the left shaft of the front panel to the hole
of the front cover. Next insert the right shaft as same as
the left.
5 Attach the filters which are placed the surface written
“FRONT” up.
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After attaching the filters, push the front panel at three
arrow portion as shown in figure and close it.
Hole
Guide
Shaft
Copper pipe
Trimming tool
A
Die
Die
Copper pipe
0 ~ 0.5mm
0
~
1.0mm
Wrench
Torque
wrench
Flare nut
L
N
DCBADCBA
Indoor Unit
Line Cord
Outdoor Unit
Connecting Cord
1.6 or 2.0
AC 220-240V
2.5
2.5
25mm
25mm
10mm
30mm
10mm
30mm
10mm
10mm
70mm
10mm
10mm
35mm
Sleeve of
protection pipe
Putty
Putty
Insulation material for pipe connection
Remote
Controller
Holder for
Remote Controller
Screw (2 pieces)
ABCD
How to Remove The Front Cover
1 Open the front panel.
●
Please remove and attach the
front panel by both hands.
●
After opening the front panel by both hands.
1 Undo the right arm while pushing it inside.
2 Slide the front panel to right as shown in figure. Then
remove while pulling it to front.
3 Remove the screw and electrical cover, disconnect the
wire connector from connector housing.
2 Remove the filters.
3 Remove the caps and screws
at the lower portion of the
front cover.
4 Pull the front cover upward as far
as the location where the lower
portion of the front cover is on
the deflector.
5 Remove while pulling the front
cover in direction to arrow as
shown in figure to hold the both
sides of front cover.
Cap
Screw
Lower portion of front cover
Deflector
1
2
Screw
Connector
Housing
Electrical cover
Removal Of Air From The Pipe And Gas Leakage Inspection
3
Procedures of using Vacuum Pump for Air Removal
As shown in right figure, remove
the cap of valve core. Then,
connect the charge hose. Remove
the cap of valve head. Connect the
vacuum pump adapter to the
vacuum pump and connect the
charge hose to the adapter.
Fully tighten the “Hi” shuttle of the
manifold valve and completely
unscrew the “Lo” shuttle. Run the
vacuum pump for about 10–15
minutes, then completely tighten
the “Lo” shuttle and switch off the
vacuum pump.
2
Completely unscrew the spindle of
the service valve (at 2 places) in
anti-clockwise direction to allow the
flow of coolant (using Hexagonal
Wrench key).
3
Remove the charge hose and
tighten the cap of valve head.
Check the cap’s periphery if there
is any gas leakage. The task is
then completed.
4
1
AIR REMOVAL
The body of
service valve
Cap of
valve core
Hexagonal
Wrench Key
Cap of valve head
Cap of valve head
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The naked part of the wire core should be 10 mm and fix it to the terminal tightly. Then try to pull the
individual wire to check if the contact is tight. Improper insertion may burn the terminal.
●
Be sure to use only power cables approved from the authorities in your country. For example in Germany:
Cable type: NYM 3x1.5mm
2
, (fuse = 30A time delay)
●
Please refer to the installation manual for wire connection to the terminals of the units. The cabling must
meet the standards of electrical installation.
●
There is a AC voltage of 240V between the L, N, A and B terminals. Therefore, before servicing, be sure
to remove the plug from the AC outlet or switch off the main switch.
WARNING
!
OUTDOOR UNIT
●
Please mount the outdoor unit on
stable ground to prevent vibration
and increase of noise level.
●
Decide the location for piping after
sorting out the different types of
pipe available.
●
Open the side plate by unscrewing
the screws as shown below.
Please face this side
(suction side) of the
unit to the wall.
Please
remove
side cover
when
connecting
the piping
and
connecting
cord.
Pull
downward
CAUTION
Please make sure to remove all
spacers inside the unit.
●
Open the Top, Back and Side
cover of the unit.
●
Pull out the spacers inside.
(Spacers are only for
transportation purpose).
If not remove, vibration and noise
will occur.
Top cover
CONDENSED WATER DISPOSAL OF OUTDOOR UNIT
There are holes on the base of Outdoor unit for condensed water to exhaust.
In order to flow condensed water to the drain, the unit is installed on a
stand or a block so that the unit is 100mm above the ground as shown
figure. Join the drain pipe to one hole.
At first insert one portion of the hook to the base (Portion A), then pull the
drain pipe in the direction shown by the arrow while inserting the hook into
the base. After installation, check whether the drain pipe cling to the base
firmly.
When using in cold region, etc.
In cold region with severe cold climate and heavy snow, water discharged
from heat exchanger freeze on the base surface and this may affect
drainage. In such a region, remove bush on the bottom face of outdoor unit
for better drainage. When using drainpipe, consult our dealer.
Side cover
Back cover
BASE
DRAIN PIPE
A
DRAIN PIPE
BUSH
100 mm ABOVE
10
9
BUSH
8
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Investigate the power supply capacity and other
electrical conditions at the installation location.
Depending on the model of room air conditioner to be
installed, request the customer to make arrangements
for the necessary electrical work etc.
The electrical work includes the wiring work up the
outlet. In localities where electrical conditions are poor,
use of a voltage regulation is recommended.
IMPORTANT
Earth terminal
N
L
Fuse Capacity
30A time delay fuse
A
B
Wiring Of The Indoor Unit
●
For wire connection of the Indoor unit, you need to remove front panel and electrical cover.
Method to remove front panel
●
Refer to “FINAL STAGE OF INSTALLATION – How to Remove The Front Cover”.
Method to remove electrical cover
●
Remove the screw and electrical cover.
●
Insert the connecting cord (A, B, C, D) from the bottom of unit.
●
Fixed the wire to terminal wires firmly as shown in figure at right side.
ScrewElectrical cover
Screw
Lo
Hi
Meter showing pressure
Manifold valve
Vacuum pump
Charge
hose
When pumping starts, slightly loosen
the flare nut to check of air sucked in.
Then tighten the flare nut.
C
D
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