LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator
in consumer electronics, mobile communications, and home
appliances. LG Electronics, Inc. comprises five business units—
Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Air Conditioning,
Business Solutions, and Home Appliance. LG is one of the world’s
leading producers of flat panel televisions, audio and video products,
mobile handsets, air conditioners, and washing machines. LG’s
commercial air conditioning business unit was established in 1968
and has built its lineup of residential and commercial products to
include VRF, Multi F, duct-free split systems, packaged terminal air
conditioners (PTACs), and room air conditioners. In 2011, the air
conditioning and energy solutions business unit grew to include LED
lighting and solar products. For more information, visit www.lghvac.
com.
Duct-Free Split Systems
LG HVAC systems offer a range of solutions that are cost efficient,
quiet and attractive. Duct-Free Split systems are “split” into indoor
and outdoor units, and provide a smart alternative to both central
HVAC and window-mounted air conditioners. These inverter heat
pump systems are available in a variety of configurations to suit
different cooling and heating situations. Installation by a qualified
HVAC contractor is safe and easy – little to no duct work or sheet
metal is required.
Inverter Systems
LG Single Zone Four-Way Ceiling Cassette air-source systems offer
the opportunity to minimize ductwork in the same configuration. The
system offers zoning without the need for zone damper systems.
The LG Single Zone Four-Way Ceiling Cassette system’s advanced
controls provide exceptional building dehumidification and temperature control, and can rapidly adapt system operating parameters
to the ever changing building load. The LG Single Zone Four-Way
Ceiling Cassette system is easy to design, install, and maintain.
The modular design allows occupants to control their environmental
condition, providing individualized control of the setpoint temperature
and allowing occupants to condition only the occupied zones.
Quality Commitment
LG is committed to the success of Duct-Free Split projects. We
provide industry leading technical support during installation and
commissioning. LG offers a variety of classes designed for installers
and servicers to ensure that every system installation is completed
successfully.
Classes are conducted at LG’s training centers and in field locations
at various times throughout the year and upon special request.
Introduction
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Electrical Data .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Outdoor Unit Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Indoor Unit Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
Acoustic Data ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Air Velocity and Temperature Distribution ........................................................................................................................... 23
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Building Ventilation Design Guide ......................................................................................................................................54
Convergence of Technological Innovation with Flexibility and Style
Single-Zone Four-Way CeilingCassette Systems
A four-way ceiling-cassette system provides a system designer an
edge to engineer a system with many user-adjustable settings. Fourway ceiling cassette systems features a ceiling-recessed indoor unit
case and an off-white architectural grille (required; sold separately)
that is flush mounted, providing a clean look to the room. These systems are 208-230V/60Hz/1PH systems, available in nominal capacities of 3/4, 1, 1-1/2, 2, 3, and 3-1/2 tons, and are best suited in light
commercial applications or large, open spaces. The ceiling cassette
indoor unit is a useful alternative when wall space is limited.
Benefits of Four-Way Ceiling Cassette Systems
• Inverter technology
• Available in 9,000, 12,000, 18,000, 24,000, 36,000, 42,000 Btu/h
capacities
• All-season use— heat pump models for both cooling and
heating capabilities
• Operating ranges for 9,000 and 12,000 Btu/h outdoor units of
0°F to +118°F (DB) for cooling (Cooling range can be extended
from 0°F down to -4°F using the Low Ambient Wind Baffle Kit
[sold separately]); -4°F to +64°F (WB) for heating
• Operating ranges for 9,000 and 12,000 Btu/h indoor units of
57°F to 77°F (WB) for cooling; 59°F to 81°F (DB) for heating
Inverter Technology
Inverter variable-speed compressors are also measurably quieter
and consume less energy than those in conventional air conditioners. The Inverter compressor ramps up or down to match the
required room capacity and maintain the comfort level. When the
selected temperature is reached, the inverter compressor operates
at low speed to maintain that comfort level, thereby using less
energy.
Adaptable and Flexible
Four-way ceiling-cassette systems allow cooling or heating for a
single room without the need for extensive remodeling. Long refrigerant piping lengths allow for extra design flexibility in indoor unit
installation. These units may be used for a number of residential or
commercial environments such as:
• Older homes
• New home construction
• Office buildings
• Restaurants
• Hospitals / Medical facilities
• Schools
• Nursing homes
• Retail establishments
• Houses of worship
• Indoor unit temperature setting range for 9,000 and 12,000 Btu/h
of 65°F to 86°F (DB) for cooling; 61°F to 86°F (WB) for heating
• Operating ranges for 18,000, 24,000, 36,000, 42,000 Btu/h
outdoor units of 5°F to +118°F (DB) for cooling; 0°F to +64°F
(WB) for heating
• Operating ranges for 18,000, 24,000, 36,000, 42,000 Btu/h
indoor units of 57°F to 77°F (WB) for cooling; 59°F to 81°F (DB)
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for heating
• Indoor unit temperature setting range for 18,000, 24,000, 36,000,
and 42,000 Btu/h of 65°F to 86°F (DB) for cooling; 61°F to 86°F
(WB) for heating
• Quiet operation inside and outside
Figure 1: Four-Way Ceiling Cassette System.
6 | INTRODUCTION
Due to our policy of continuous product innovation, some specications may change without notication.
“Air Velocity and Temperature Distribution” on page 23
“Refrigerant Flow Diagrams” on page 27
“Wiring Diagrams” on page 31
“Accessories” on page 37
PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Four-Way Ceiling Cassette Systems
Single zone four-way ceiling cassette systems are equipped with
inverter components that offer superior load matching and long
piping installation. The product works for optimizing power consumption in residential and small office buildings. Using a four-way ceiling
cassette indoor unit with custom temperature controls allow for
precise temperature settings in each zone of the building. Four-way
ceiling cassette indoor units allow flexibility in interior design and
complement any decor.
Lower Sound Levels
When outdoor units operate fully loaded, they have one of the quietest sound levels in the industry, operating as low as 47 dB(A). To
promote a quiet, comfortable environment, four-way ceiling cassette
indoor units operate as low as 30 dB(A) at low speed. LG customers often ask if the outdoor unit is running after commissioning is
complete. All rotating components are soft-started using digitally
controlled inverters, which reduce undesirable noise caused by fans
and compressors cycling on and off.
Comfort Control at its Best
Tight temperature control through precise load matching. Unlike
traditional air conditioning control systems, which use thermostatic
controls to maintain room temperatures, LG inverters continuously
vary the indoor unit fan speed and refrigerant flow, indirectly providing lower and more consistent humidity levels in the conditioned
space.
The longer the indoor coil temperature is below the dewpoint of the
room in conjunction with air movement across the coil, the space
humidity level will vary little, compared to technologies that cycle
fans and compressors on and off multiple times per hour. The outdoor unit responds by varying the compressor speed and fan motors
as needed to maintain system operating pressure. As a result,
four-way ceiling cassette systems deliver precise space temperature
control.
Inverter Driven
The compressor is optimized to maximize compressor efficiency,
which reduces power consumption and monthly utility bills. This
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inverter technology allows the LG four-way ceiling cassette outdoor unit to vary the compressor motor shaft speed and deliver an
appropriate amount of cooling to the indoor unit. Occupants remain
comfortable while utility costs are reduced.
Simplified Installation
The LG four-way ceiling cassette system simplifies and reduces
mechanical and control system design time. The designer no longer
has to be concerned with interconnecting chilled and condenser
water piping, complicated air distribution duct systems, matching
and selecting chillers, towers, pumps, coils, fans, air handlers, or
Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes.
Operating Range
Four-way ceiling cassette systems are available in 9,000, 12,000,
18,000, 24,000, 36,000, and 42,000 Btu/h capacities.
Due to our policy of continuous product innovation, some specications may change without notication.
• Operating ranges for outdoor units
of 0°F to +118°F (DB) for cooling
(Cooling range can be extended
from 0°F down to -4°F using the
Low Ambient Wind Baffle Kit [sold
separately]); -4°F to +64°F (WB) for
heating.
• Operating ranges for indoor units of
57°F to 77°F (WB) for cooling; 59°F
to 81°F (DB) for heating.
• Indoor unit temperature setting
range of 65°F to 86°F (DB) for cool-
ing; 61°F to 86°F (WB) for heating.
18,000, 24,000, 36,000, and
42,000 Operating Ranges
• Operating ranges for outdoor units of 5°F to +118°F (DB) for
cooling; 0°F to +64°F (WB) for heating.
• Operating ranges for indoor units of 57°F to 77°F (WB) for cooling;
59°F to 81°F (DB) for heating.
• Indoor unit temperature setting range of 65°F to 86°F (DB) for
cooling; 61°F to 86°F (WB) for heating
Clean Finish
The four-way ceiling cassette indoor unit case is recessed, while
the off-white architectural grille (required, sold separately) is flush
mounted, providing a clean look to the room.
Heat Transfer Efficiency
Fin Design with GoldFin™ Coating
All four-way ceiling cassette outdoor units are provided with large
surface coils made of copper tubes with louvered aluminum fins
designed to maximize unit operating efficiency over a wide range of
ambient conditions. Standard from the factory, the LG outdoor coil
fin surface is coated with LG’s exclusive GoldFin™ anti-corrosive
coating designed to prevent natural surface corrosion of the aluminum fins. This maintains heat transfer properties of the coil for an
extended time. A hydrophilic coating is applied to the outdoor unit
coil fin surface over the GoldFin coating. This coating enhances the
development of heavier water droplets gathering on the fin surface.
As a result, the droplets roll off the fin surfaces, delaying the point
when frost forms on the coil surface during heating operation. This
coating also makes it possible to easily clean the outdoor unit coil
using a mild soap.
Other Features
• Inverter (Variable Speed)
Compressor
• Five fan speeds
• Auto restart
• Auto changeover
• Swirl Wind
• Internal condensate pump
included
• Precision Load Matching
• Follows AHRI 210/240
• Optional Wi-Fi control
UNIT NOMENCLATURE
LSV4N
L = LG
Frame Type:
A: Art Cool™
S: Standard
C: Four-Way Ceiling-Cassette
D: Ceiling-Concealed Duct (Low Static)
H: Ceiling-Concealed Duct (High Static)
V: Vertical-Horizontal Air Handling
Refrigerant Control
Indoor Unit Sound Pressure Level dB(A) (H/M/L)4
Outdoor Unit Sound Pressure Level dB(A) (Cool/Heat)
Indoor Unit Net / Shipping Weight (lbs.)
Outdoor Unit Net / Shipping Weight (lbs.)
Grille Net / Shipping Weight (lbs.)
Power Wiring / Communications Cable (No. x AWG)
2
Compressor (Type x Qty.)
Dehumidification Rate (pts./hr.)
Indoor Unit Type x Qty.
Outdoor Unit Type x Qty.
Motor / Drive
Airflow Rate
Indoor Unit (H / M / L [CFM])
Outdoor Unit (CFM)
300 / 265 / 230335 / 283 / 247460 / 424 / 388
9889882,048
Piping
Liquid (in.) (Connection Size / Pipe Size)
Vapor (in.) (Connection Size / Pipe Size)
Indoor Unit Condensate Drain O.D. / I.D. (in.)
Additional Refrigerant Charge (oz./ft.)
Maximum Pipe Length (ft.)
Piping Length5 (no additional refrigerant, ft.)
Maximum Elevation Difference (ft.)
EEV: Electronic Expansion Valve, IDU: Indoor Unit, ODU: Outdoor Unit. This unit comes with a dry
helium charge.
This data is rated 0 ft above sea level, with 24.6 ft of refrigerant line per indoor unit and a 0 ft level
difference between outdoor and indoor units.
Cooling capacity rating obtained with air entering the indoor coil at 80ºF dry bulb (DB) and 67ºF wet bulb
(WB); and outdoor ambient conditions of 95ºF dry bulb (DB) and 75ºF wet bulb (WB).
Heating capacity rating obtained with air entering the indoor unit at 70ºF dry bulb (DB) and 60ºF wet
bulb (WB); and outdoor ambient conditions of 47ºF dry bulb (DB) and 43ºF wet bulb (WB).
1
Power Input is rated at high speed.
2
All power wiring/communication cables from ODU to IDU are field supplied and are to be minimum 18
Due to our policy of continuous product innovation, some specications may change without notication.
AWG, 4-conductor, stranded, shielded or unshielded (if shielded, must be grounded to chassis at ODU
only), and must comply with applicable local and national codes.
3
Take appropriate actions at the end of HVAC equipment life to recover, recycle, reclaim or destroy R410A
refrigerant according to applicable regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) under section 608 of CAA.
4
Sound pressure levels are tested in an anechoic chamber under ISO Standard 3745 and are the
same in both cooling and heating mode. These values can increase due to ambient conditions during
operation.
5
Piping lengths are equivalent.
6
Cooling range can be extended from 0°F down to -4°F using the Low Ambient Wind Baffle Kit (sold
separately).
LC128HV4 (LCN128HV4 /
LC188HV4 (LCN188HV4 /
LUU127HV)
208-230 / 1 / 60
0 to +118
6
R410A
EEV
Turbo x 1
Axial x 1
Brushless Digitally Controlled / Direct
1/4 / 1/41/4 / 3/8
3/8 / 3/81/2 / 5/8
1-1/4 / 11-1/4 / 1
0.220.43
66164
2524.6
4998.4
LUU189HV)
5 to +118
6
11
Product Data
GENERAL DATA / SPECIFICATIONS
Table 3: Four-Way Ceiling Cassette System General Data, continued.
TypeSingle Zone Four-Way Ceiling Cassette
LC187HV
System (Model) (Indoor Unit / Outdoor Unit)
Ceiling Grille Model Number (Sold Separately)
Cooling Capacity (Min/Rated/Max) (Btu/h)
Cooling Power Input1 (kW)
EER (OD 95°F)
SEER
Heating Capacity (Min/Rated/Max) (Btu/h)
Heating Power Input1 (kW)
COP (OD 47°F)
HSPF
Power Supply V, Ø, Hz2
Outdoor Unit Operating Range
Cooling (°F DB)
Heating (°F WB)
Indoor Unit Operating Range
Cooling (°F WB)
Heating (°F DB)
Indoor Temperature Setting Range
Cooling (°F DB)
Heating (°F WB)
Unit Data
Refrigerant Type
3
Refrigerant Control
Indoor Unit Sound Pressure Level ±3 dB(A) (H/M/L)4
Outdoor Unit Sound Pressure Level ±3 dB(A)
(Cool/Heat)
4
Indoor Unit Net / Shipping Weight (lbs.)
Outdoor Unit Net / Shipping Weight (lbs.)
Grille Net / Shipping Weight (lbs.)
Power Wiring / Communications Cable (No. x AWG)
Compressor (Type x Qty.)
Dehumidification Rate (pts./hr.)
Fan
Indoor Unit Type x Qty.
Outdoor Unit Type x Qty.
Motor / Drive
Airflow Rate
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Indoor Unit (Max. / H / M / L [CFM])
Outdoor Unit (CFM)
Piping
Liquid (in.) (Connection Size / Pipe Size)
Vapor (in.) (Connection Size / Pipe Size)
Indoor Unit Condensate Drain O.D. / I.D. (in.)
Additional Refrigerant Charge (oz./ft.)
Maximum Pipe Length (ft.)
Piping Length5 (no additional refrigerant, ft.)
Maximum Elevation Difference (ft.)
EEV: Electronic Expansion Valve, IDU: Indoor Unit, ODU: Outdoor Unit. This unit comes with a dry
helium charge.
This data is rated 0 ft above sea level, with 24.6 ft of refrigerant line per indoor unit and a 0 ft level
difference between outdoor and indoor units.
Cooling capacity rating obtained with air entering the indoor coil at 80ºF dry bulb (DB) and 67ºF wet bulb
(WB); and outdoor ambient conditions of 95ºF dry bulb (DB) and 75ºF wet bulb (WB).
Heating capacity rating obtained with air entering the indoor unit at 70ºF dry bulb (DB) and 60ºF wet bulb
(WB); and outdoor ambient conditions of 47ºF dry bulb (DB) and 43ºF wet bulb (WB).
1
Power Input is rated at high speed.
2
All power wiring/communication cables from ODU to IDU are field supplied and are to be minimum 18
Due to our policy of continuous product innovation, some specications may change without notication.
AWG, 4-conductor, stranded, shielded or unshielded (if shielded, must be grounded to chassis at ODU
only), and must comply with applicable local and national codes.
3
Take appropriate actions at the end of HVAC equipment life to recover, recycle, reclaim or destroy
R410A refrigerant according to applicable regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) under section 608 of
CAA.
4
Sound pressure levels are tested in an anechoic chamber under ISO Standard 3745 and are the
same in both cooling and heating mode. These values can increase due to ambient conditions during
operation.
Voltage tolerance is ±10%.
Maximum allowable voltage unbalance is 2%.
RLA = Rated Load Amps.
Unit Model No. HertzVoltage
60208 - 230187 - 253
Voltage
Range
MCAMOP
(Min. to Max.)
11.9
24.54018.020.6 x 2
MCA = Minimum Circuit Ampacity.
Maximum Overcurrent Protection (MOP) is calculated as follows:
(Largest motor FLA x 2.25) + (Sum of other motor FLA) rounded down
to the nearest standard fuse size.
Compressor
Quantity
15
1
Compressor
Motor RLA
(Cooling)
9.0
Condenser Fan Motor(s)
Condenser
Condenser Fan
Fan Quantity.
1
Motor FLA
0.25
Product Data
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• Measurements taken with no attenuation and units operating at full load normal
operating condition.
• Sound level will vary depending on a range of factors such as construction (acoustic absorption coefficient) of particular area in which the equipment is installed.
• Sound power levels are measured in dB(A)±3.
• Tested in anechoic chamber per ISO Standard 3745.
Figure 11: Indoor Unit Sound Pressure Level
Measurement Location.
• Measurements taken with no attenuation and units operating at full load normal
operating condition.
• Sound level will vary depending on a range of factors such as construction (acoustic
absorption coefficient) of particular area in which the equipment is installed.
• Sound power levels are measured in dB(A)±3.
• Tested in anechoic chamber per ISO Standard 3745.