describes technical data of
outdoor unit and branch box.
As for indoor units, refer to
its service manual.
• RoHS compliant products
have <G> mark on the
spec name plate.
• For servicing RoHS compliant products, refer to the
RoHS PARTS LIST.
3 is added in
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BRANCH BOX
1TECHNICAL CHANGES
MXZ-8A140VA2 ➔ MXZ-8A140VA3
The parts below have been changed.
• THERMISTOR (DISCHARGE/TH4) (Connector change)
• CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD(C.B)
• NOISE FILTER CIRCUIT BOARD(N.F.)
• ACTIVE FILTER MODULE(ACTM)
• RELAY(52C), RESITOR(RS)(including N.F.)
MXZ-8A140VA1 ➔ MXZ-8A140VA2
The parts below have been changed.
• FOUR-WAYVALVE AND COIL(21S4)
• CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD(C.B.)
• FAN MOTOR(MF1, MF2)
• SOLENOID VALVE AND COIL(SV2)
MXZ-8A140VA ➔ MXZ-8A140VA1
The parts below have been changed.
• POWER CIRCUIT BOARD(P.B.)
• NOISE FILTER CIRCUIT BOARD(N.F.)
• THERMISTOR (OUTDOOR / TH7)
(Length change)
2
2SAFETY PRECAUTION
Use new refrigerant pipes.
Make sure that the inside and outside of refrigerant piping is clean and it has no contamination
such as sulfur hazardous for use, oxides, dirt,
shaving particles, etc.
In addition, use pipes with specified thickness.
Store the piping to be used during installation
indoors and keep both ends of the piping sealed
until just before brazing. (Leave elbow joints, etc.
in their packaging.)
Use ester oil, ether oil or alkylbenzene oil (small
amount) as the refrigerant oil applied to flares
and flange connections.
Charge refrigerant from liquid phase of gas
cylinder.
If the refrigerant is charged from gas phase, composition
change may occur in refrigerant and the efficiency will be
lowered.
Do not use refrigerant other than R410A.
If other refrigerant (R22 etc.) is used, chlorine in refrigerant can cause deterioration of refrigerant oil etc.
Use a vacuum pump with a reverse flow check
valve.
Vacuum pump oil may flow back into refrigerant cycle and
that can cause deterioration of refrigerant oil etc.
Use the following tools specifically designed for
use with R410A refrigerant.
The following tools are necessary to use R410A refrigerant.
Keep the tools with care.
If dirt, dust or moisture enters into refrigerant cycle, that can
cause deterioration of refrigerant oil or malfunction of compressor.
Do not use a charging cylinder.
If a charging cylinder is used, the composition of refrigerant will change and the efficiency will be lowered.
Flare tool
Electronic refrigerant
charging scale
Vacuum pump adaptor
Size adjustment gauge
Gauge manifold
Torque wrench
Gas leak detector
Charge hose
Tools for R410A
Contamination inside refrigerant piping can cause deterioration of refrigerant oil etc.
If dirt, dust or moisture enters into refrigerant cycle, that can
cause deterioration of refrigerant oil or malfunction of compressor.
If large amount of mineral oil enters, that can cause deterioration of refrigerant oil etc.
Ventilate the room if refrigerant leaks during
operation. If refrigerant comes into contact with
a flame, poisonous gases will be released.
2-1. ALWAYS OBSERVE FOR SAFETY
Before obtaining access to terminal, all supply
circuit must be disconnected.
2-2. CAUTIONS RELATED TO NEW REFRIGERANT
Cautions for units utilizing refrigerant R410A
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[1] Cautions for service
(1) Perform service after recovering the refrigerant left in unit completely.
(2) Do not release refrigerant in the air.
(3) After completing service, charge the cycle with specified amount of refrigerant.
(4) When performing service, install a filter drier simultaneously.
Be sure to use a filter drier for new refrigerant.
[2] Additional refrigerant charge
When charging directly from cylinder
· Check that cylinder for R410A on the market is syphon type.
· Charging should be performed with the cylinder of syphon stood vertically. (Refrigerant is charged from liquid phase.)
Unit
Gravimeter
[3] Service tools
(1) Use the below service tools as exclusive tools for R410A refrigerant.
No.Tool nameSpecifications
1Gauge manifold·Only for R410A
·Use the existing fitting
·Use high-tension side pressure of 5.3MPa·G or over.
2Charge hose·Only for R410A
·Use pressure performance of 5.09MPa·G or over.
3Electronic scale
4Gas leak detector·Use the detector for R134a, R407C or R410A.
5Adaptor for reverse flow check·Attach on vacuum pump.
6Refrigerant charge base
7Refrigerant cylinder·Only for R410A·Top of cylinder (Pink)
Bender
Pipe cutter
Welder and nitrogen gas cylinder
Refrigerant charging scale
Vacuum gauge or thermistor vacuum gauge and
vacuum valve
Charging cylinder
Air purge, refrigerant charge
and operation check
Gas leak check
Refrigerant recovery
Refrigerant charge
Apply to flared section
Prevent compressor malfunction
when charging refrigerant by
spraying liquid refrigerant
Prevent gas from blowing out
when detaching charge hose
Vacuum drying and air
purge
Flaring work of piping
Bend the pipes
Cut the pipes
Weld the pipes
Refrigerant charge
Check the degree of vacuum. (Vacuum
valve prevents back flow of oil and refrigerant to thermistor vacuum gauge)
Refrigerant charge
Tool exclusive for R410A
Tool exclusive for R410A
Tool for HFC refrigerant
Tool exclusive for R410A
Tool exclusive for R410A
Ester oil and alkylbenzene
oil (minimum amount)
Tool exclusive for R410A
Tool exclusive for R410A
Tools for other refrigerants can
be used if equipped with adopter for reverse flow check
Tools for other refrigerants
can be used by adjusting
flaring dimension
Tools for other refrigerants can be used
Tools for other refrigerants can be used
Tools for other refrigerants can be used
Tools for other refrigerants can be used
Tools for other refrigerants
can be used
Tool exclusive for R410A
Tools and materialsUseR410A toolsCan R22 tools be used?
(Usable if equipped
with adopter for rever se flow)
(Usable by adjusting
flaring dimension)
Can R407C tools be used?
Ester oil:
Alkylbenzene oil: minimum amount
(Usable if equipped
with adopter for rever se flow)
(Usable by adjusting
flaring dimension)
: Prepare a new tool. (Use the new tool as the tool exclusive for R410A.)
: Tools for other refrigerants can be used under certain conditions.
: Tools for other refrigerants can be used.
New refrigerant R410A is adopted for replacement inverter series. Although the refrigerant piping work for R410Ais same
as for R22, exclusive tools are necessary so as not to mix with different kind of refrigerant. Furthermore as the working
pressure of R410A is 1.6 time higher than that of R22, their sizes of flared sections and flare nuts are different.
1Thickness of pipes
Because the working pressure of R410A is higher compared to R22, be sure to use refrigerant piping with thickness
shown below. (Never use pipes of 0.7mm or below.)
2Dimensions of flare cutting and flare nut
The component molecules in HFC refrigerant are smaller compared to conventional refrigerants. In addition to that,
R410A is a refrigerant, which has higher risk of leakage because of its working pressure higher than that of other refrigerants. Therefore, to enhance airtightness and intensity, flare cutting dimension of copper pipe for R410A have been specified separately from the dimensions for other refrigerants as shown below. The dimension B of flare nut for R410A also
have partly been changed to increase intensity as shown below. Set copper pipe correctly referring to copper pipe flaring
dimensions for R410A below. For 1/2” and 5/8”, the dimension B changes.
Use torque wrench corresponding to each dimension.
Dimension A
3Tools for R410A (The following table shows whether conventional tools can be used or not.)
Connectable indoor unit lineup (Heat pump inverter type)
<NOTE> The lineup of a connectable indoor unit depends on a district/areas/country.
Branch boxPAC-AK50BC
5 branches
(MAX. 5 units)
PAC-AK30BC
3 branches
(MAX. 3 units)
Number of branches
Indoor unit that
can be connected
( )
w Max. 2 branch boxes can be connected to 1 outdoor unit.
w According to the connection method, you can choose the favorite one.
2- branch pipe (joint) : Optional parts
In case of using 1- branch box
In case of using 2- branch boxes
No need
Model nameConnection method
flare
brazing
MSDD-50AR-E
MSDD-50BR-E
Option
Optional accessories of indoor units and outdoor units are available.
CAUTION : The indoor unit which rated capability exceeds
8.0kW (80 type) can NOT be connected.
3-1. CONSTRUCTION OF SYSTEM
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3-2. SYSTEM OUTLINE
MXZ -8A140V A
Model type
Power supply
V: Single phase 220/230/240V 50Hz
220V 60Hz
Multi type heat pump
inverter outdoor unit
Indicates equivalent to rated cooling capacity.
(O0.1kW)
Number of connectable indoor units (MAX.)
Control and refrigerant
A : New A control and R410A
PAC - AK 50 BC
(Indispensable)
Optional parts
Symbol of factory
Branch box (Controller)
Number of branches
50 : 5 branches
30 : 3 branches
Applicable refrigerant
A : R410A
The additional connection of the Branch Box together with employment of the compact trunk-looking outdoor unit can successfully realizes a long distance piping for big houses. Equipped with a microcomputer, the Branch Box can translate the
transmission signal of indoor units to achieve the optimum control.
3-2-1. System example
Indoor unit (Ceiling concealed type)
Indoor unit
(Wall mounted type)
Outdoor unit
3-2-2. Method for identifying
■ Outdoor unit
■ Branch box
Branch Box
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3-3. TYPICAL COMBINATION EXAMPLE
Branch box (5 branch type)
Outdoor unit
SEZ-60MSZ-35MSZ-35MSZ-25MSZ-25
Living
DiningBedroom (1)Bedroom (2)
Master
bedroom
Total rated capacity
18.018.5kW
MSZ-25
=2.5
+
+
+
+
SEZ-60= 6.0
MSZ-35= 3.5
MSZ-35= 3.5
MSZ-25= 2.5
Branch box is located INSIDE of condominium
Branch box
(Inside)
■ System example of 5 indoor units
Installing branch box indoors
Only 1 piping is required between the outdoor and
indoor offering a fine external view.
■ Verification
The rated capacity should be determined by observing the table below. The unit’s quantities are limited in 2 to 8 units.
For the next step, make sure that the selected total rated capacity is in a range of 4.4 ~ 18.5kW.
The total indoor unit capacity should be within the outdoor units. (=14.0kW is preferred).
Combination of excessive indoor units and an outdoor unit may reduce the capacity of each indoor unit.
The rated indoor capacity is as the table below.
Example:
Indoor unit type (capacity class)
Rated capacity (cooling) (kW)
22
2.2
25
2.5
35
3.5
50
5.0
60
6.0
71
7.1
8
80
8.0
3-4. INSTALLATION
B
A
3-4-1. Outdoor unit installation location
For best performance, select proper position.
● Avoid places where combustible gas may be generated or leak.
● Avoid direct sunlight or other sources of heat.
● Install sunshade to protect the outdoor unit if direct sunlight hits the unit.
● Install the outdoor unit with enough distance between neighbours as operation noise may disturb the neighbours.
● Avoid the position that the unit is covered by snow or snow blows directly against the air outlet. The snow block or blow
will reduce the airflow of the outdoor unit.
In the areas of heavy snow, special countermeasures must be taken at installation to protect the outdoor unit from
malfunction caused by snow.
● Select a location permitting easy wiring and pipe access to the power source and indoor unit.
● Drain water must be drained freely during operation. Check for draining.
3-4-2. Ventilation and service space
(1)Windy location installation
When installing the outdoor unit on a rooftop or other location unprotected from the wind, situate the air outlet of the unit so
that it is not directly exposed to strong winds. Strong wind entering the air outlet may impede the normal airflow and a
malfunction may result.
The following shows 3 examples of precautions against strong winds.
● Face the air outlet towards the nearest available wall about 50 cm away from the wall. (Fig. 2-1)
● Install an optional air guide if the unit is installed in a location where strong winds from a typhoon, etc. may directly enter
the air outlet. (Fig. 2-2)
AAir guide
● Position the unit so that the air outlet blows perpendicularly to the seasonal wind direction, if possible. (Fig. 2-3)
BWind direction
Fig.2-1
Fig.2-2Fig.2-3
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(2) When installing a single outdoor unit
150
300
1000
Max. 500
150
1000
250
250
1500
500
Max. 500
1000
200
300
200
Minimum dimensions are as follows, except for Max., meaning Maximum dimensions, indicated.
Refer to the figures for each case.
● Obstacles at rear only (Fig. 2-4)
● Obstacles at rear and above only (Fig. 2-5)
· Do not install the optional air outlet guides for upward airflow.
● Obstacles at rear and sides only (Fig. 2-6)
● Obstacles at front only (Fig. 2-7)
w When using an optional air outlet guide, the clearance is 500 mm or more.
● Obstacles at front and rear only (Fig. 2-8)
w When using an optional air outlet guide, the clearance is 500 mm or more.
● Obstacles at rear, sides, and above only (Fig. 2-9)
· Do not install the optional air outlet guides for upward airflow.
unit : mm
Fig.2-4
Fig.2-5Fig.2-6
Fig.2-8Fig.2-7
Fig.2-9
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(3) When installing multiple outdoor units
300
1500
500
1500
M
ax. 300
1000
600
2000
150
1500
500
1500
1500
800
150
1500
600
3000
500
Leave 10 mm space or more between the units.
● Obstacles at rear only (Fig. 2-10)
● Obstacles at rear and above only (Fig. 2-11)
• No more than 3 units must be installed side by side. In addition, leave space as shown.
• Do not install the optional air outlet guides for upward airflow.
● Obstacles at front only (Fig. 2-12)
w When using an optional air outlet guide, the clearance is 1000 mm or more.
● Obstacles at front and rear only (Fig. 2-13)
w When using an optional air outlet guide, the clearance is 500 mm or more.
● Single parallel unit arrangement (Fig. 2-14)
w When using an optional air outlet guide installed for upward airflow, the clearance is 1000 mm or more.
● Multiple parallel unit arrangement (Fig. 2-15)
w When using an optional air outlet guide installed for upward airflow, the clearance is 1500 mm or more.
● Stacked unit arrangement (Fig. 2-16)
• The units can be stacked up to 2 units high.
• No more than 2 stacked units must be installed side by side. In addition, leave space as shown.
unit : mm
Fig.2-12Fig.2-11Fig.2-10
Fig.2-14Fig.2-13
Fig.2-15
Fig.2-16
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3-4-3. Space required for Installation and servicing for Branch box.
B
A
450
Min. 250
Min.
50
(1)
G
H
(3)
Min. 250
450
E
F
D
A
280
Min.
250
w 1
Min.
250
198Min. 30
180-200
w3
w2
E
C
D
B
A
(2)
(1) Front View (Fig. 3-1)
A Branch box
B On the side of piping
(2)Side View (Fig. 3-2, Fig. 3-3)
C For indoor installations
D Ceiling board
E Maintenance hole
F PCB side
w1:A minimum 350 mm is required for 90° bends in refrigerant piping.
w2:AAis “Min. 200 mm”.
(Premise: The slope of drain piping is securable 1/100 or more. Required 200 mm or more, when not securable.)
In the case of less than 200 mm (for example A is 100 mm), the exchange work of Branch box from a maintenance hole
becomes difficult (Only exchange work of a PCB, linear expansion valve coils, sensors and drain pan is possible).
w3:BBis “ 600”.
In the case of “ 450”, prepare a maintenance hole at a PCB side as it is shown in Fig. 3-3, and
“Min. 300 mm” is needed as distance A.
In the case of less than 300 mm (for example A is 100 mm), the exchange work of Branch box, linear expansion
valve coils, sensors, and drain pan from a maintenance hole becomes difficult. Only exchange work of a PCB is possible.
(3) Top View (Fig. 3-4)
G Refrigerant piping
H When facing in the opposite direction to the refrigerant piping.
NOTE1: The branch box is only for indoor use.
NOTE2: Please attach the special optional cover (PAC-AK350CVR-E) to install branch box in the outdoors.
Fig.3-1
unit : mm
Fig.3-3Fig.3-2
Fig.3-4
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3-5. SIMPLIFIED PIPING SYSTEM
Liquid(mm)
Gas(mm)
{9.52
{15.88
The piping connection size differs according to the type and capacity of indoor units.
Match the piping connection size of branch box with indoor unit.
If the piping connection size of branch box does not match the piping connection size of
indoor unit, use optional different-diameter (deformed) joints to the branch box side.
(Connect deformed joint directly to the branch box side.)
AB
A
A
A
BB
BBB
2 branches pipe (joint)
: optional parts
Branch box #1
Branch box #2
Piping connection size
Flare connection employed. (No brazing!)
■ In case of using 1-branch box
Flare connection employed (No. brazing)
A
■ In case of using 2-branch boxes
Branch box
BBBBB
■ Installation procedure (2 branch pipe (joint))
Refer to the installation manuals of MSDD-50AR-E and MSDD-50BR-E.
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4SPECIFICATIONS
• Outdoor unit : MXZ-8A140VAMXZ-8A140VA1
MXZ-8A140VA2MXZ-8A140VA3
Service Ref.
Rated Cooling capacity
Rated power consumption w1
Operating current w1
Operating power factor w1
Cooling
Starting current (Outdoor unit)
Rated Heating capacity
Rated power consumption w1
Operating current w1
Operating power factor w1
Heating
Standard performance
Breaker
Max. current (Outdoor unit only)
Power supply (phase, cycle, voltage)
External finish
Refrigerant control
Compressor
Crankcase heater
Heat exchanger
FanFan (drive) o No.
Defrost method
Noise level
OUTDOOR UNIT
Dimensions
Weight
Refrigerant
Pipe size O.D.
Connection method
REFRIGERANT PIPING
w1 In case of connecting 3 indoor units (6.0kW class), electrical data is only for outdoor unit.
Conversion formula
[6.35mm
1/4 inch
Starting current (Outdoor unit)
Model
Motor output
Starter type
Protection devices
3. Guaranteed voltage
198~264V, 50Hz 198~242V, 60Hz
4. Above data are based on the indicated voltage.
Single, 50Hz, 220/230/240V, Single, 60Hz, 220V
5. Refer to the service manual of indoor unit for the indoor unit's specifications.
Upper limit
Lower limit
Upper limit
Lower limit
D.B. 35˚C, W.B. 22.5˚C
D.B. 19˚C, W.B. 15˚C
Branch Piping (From branch box to each indoor units) : each 3m
Indoor
P-series
D.B. 28˚C
D.B. 17˚C
M-series, S-series
D.B. 32˚C, W.B. 23˚C
D.B. 21˚C, W.B. 15˚C
D.B. 27˚C
D.B. 20˚C
Outdoor
D.B. 46˚C
D.B. –5˚C
D.B. 21˚C, W.B. 15˚C
D.B. –15˚C, W.B. –15˚C
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• Branch box : PAC-AK50BC PAC-AK30BC
Model name
Connectable number of indoor units
Power supply (from outdoor unit)
Input
Running current
External finish
Drain hose size (on site)
Dimensions
Weight
Piping
connection
(Flare)
Wiring
Width
Depth
Height
Branch (indoor side)
Main (outdoor side)
To indoor unit
To outdoor unit
W
Liquid
Gas
Liquid
Gas
kW
A
mm
mm
mm
mm
kg
mm
mm
mm
mm
[9.52 O 4 {A,B,C,D}, [12.7 o 1{E}
W The piping connection size differs according to the type and capacity of indoor units. Match the piping connection size for
indoor and branch box. If the piping connection size of branch box does not match the piping connection size of indoor units,
use optional different-diameter (deformed) joints to the branch box side. (Connect deformed joint directly to the branch box
side.)
PAC-AK50BCPAC-AK30BC
MAX. 5
Single phase, 220/230/240V, 50Hz, Single phase, 220V, 60Hz
• Cooling capacity is based on D.B. 27: / W.B. 19.0: (indoor temperature), D.B. 35: (outdoor temperature).
• Heating capacity is based on D.B. 20: (indoor temperature), D.B. 7: / W.B. 6: (outdoor temperature).
The rated capacities below show the rise in the indoor unit connection capacity when operating frequency is constant.
Values for changes in capacity are fixed after accounting for variations in operating frequency and should be used as
reference values.
• Please refer not to the table below but to ”10. ELECTRICAL
(1)The performance curve charts (Figure 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2) show the change ratio of capacity and input (power consumption)
according to the indoor and outdoor temperature condition when define the rated capacity (total capacity) and rated input
under the standard condition in standard piping length (5m) as “1.0”.
• Standard conditions:
• Use the rated capacity and rated power values given in the characteristics table for each indoor unit.
• The capacity is the single value on the side of the outdoor unit;
The capacity on the sides of each indoor unit must be added to obtain the total capacity.
(2)The capacity of each indoor unit may be obtained by multiplying the total capacity obtained in (1) by the ratio between the
individual capacity at the rated time and the total capacity at the rated time.
Individual capacity under stated conditions =Total capacity under the stated conditions o
(3) Capacity correction factor curve
Fig.1-1
Cooling capacity
Indoor intake air wet-bulb temperature <:W.B.>
Fig.2-1
Heating capacity
Fig.1-2
Cooling input
Fig.2-2
Heating input
Individual capacity at the rated time
Total capacity at the rated time
Indoor intake air wet-bulb temperature <:W.B.>
Indoor intake air dry-bulb temperature <:D.B.>
Outdoor intake air wet-bulb temperature <:W.B.>Outdoor intake air wet-bulb temperature <:W.B.>
Note : These diagrams show the case where the operation frequency of a compressor is fixed.
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Indoor intake air dry-bulb temperature <:D.B.>
5-2-2. Correcting Capacity for Changes in the Length of Refrigerant Piping
2.2(15.7%)
7.0 (50%)
10.5 (75%)
14.0 (100%)
18.5 (132%)
0.65
20406080
20406080
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.85
0.90
0.95
1.00
0.9
20406080
0.95
1
To obtain the ratio (and the corrected piping length) of the outdoor units rated capacity and the total in-use indoor capacity, first
find the capacity ratio corresponding to the standard piping length from Fig.3, Fig.4 and then multiply by the capacity from
Fig.1-1, 1-2, Fig.2-1, 2-2 t o obtain the actual capacity.