Pridiom PCM183HX Installation Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Four-way Cassette Type

PCM123HX PCM183HX

Install according to this installation instructions strictly. If installation is defective, it will cause water leakage,

CONTENTS PAGE

PRECAUTIONS......................................................................

INSTALLATION INFORMATION.............................................

ATTACHED FITTINGS............................................................

INSPECTING AND HANDLING THE UNIT.............................

INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION..............................................

OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION..........................................

INSTALL THE CONNECTING PIPE.......................................

CONNECT THE DRAIN PIPE................................................

CONNECTIVE DIAGRAM .....................................................

WIRING...................................................................................

TEST OPERATION.................................................................

1. PRECAUTIONS

Keep this manual where the operator can easily find them.

Read this manual attentively before starting up the units.

For safety reason the operator must read the following cautions carefully.

The safty precautions listed here are divided into two categories.

WARNING

If you do not follow these instrutions exactly, the unit may cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION

If you do not follow these instrutions exactly, the unit may cause minor or moderate property damage, personal

After completing the installation, make sure that the unit operates properly during the start-up operation. Please instruct the customer on how to operate the unit and keep it maintained.Also, inform customers that they should store this installation manual along with the owner's manual for future reference.

WARNING

Be sure only trained and qualified service personnel to install, repair or service the equipment.

Improper installation, repair, and maintenance may result in electric shocks, short-circuit, leaks, fire or other damage to the equipment.

electrical shock and fire.

When installing the unit in a small room, take measures against to keep refrigerant concentration from exceeding allowable safety limits in the event of refrigerant leakage.

Contact the place of purchase for more information. Excessive refrigerant in a closed ambient can lead to oxygen deficiency.

Use the attached accessories parts and specified parts for installation.

otherwise, it will cause the set to fall, water leakage, electrical shock and fire.

Install at a strong and firm location which is able to withstand the set' s weight.

If the strength is not enough or installation is not properly done, the set will drop to cause injury.

The appliance must be installed 2.3m above floor.

The appliance shall not be installed in the laundry.

Before obtaining access to terminals, all supply circuits must be disconnected.

The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

The enclosure of the appliance shall be marked by word, or by symbols, with the direction of the fluid flow.

For electrical work, follow the local national wiring standard, regulation and this installation instructions. An independent circuit and single outlet must be used.

If electrical circuit capacity is not enough or defect in electrical work, it will cause electrical shock or fire.

Use the specified cable and connect tightly and clamp the cable so that no external force will be acted on the terminal.

If connection or fixing is not perfect, it will cause heat-up or fire at the connection.

Wiring routing must be properly arranged so that control board cover is fixed properly.

If control board cover is not fixed perfectly, it will cause heat-up at connection point of terminal, fire or electrical shock.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacture or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

An all-pole disconnection switch having a contact separation of at least 3mm in all poles should be connected in fixed wiring.

When carrying out piping connection, take care not to let air substances go into refrigeration cycle.

Otherwise, it will cause lower capacity, abnormal high pressure in the refrigeration cycle, explosion and injury.

Do not modify the length of the power supply cord or use of extension cord, and do not share the single outlet with other electrical appliances.

Otherwise, it will cause fire or electrical shock.

Carry out the specified installation work after taking into account strong winds, typhoons or earthquakes.

Improper installation work may result in the equipment falling and causing accidents.

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If the refrigerant leaks during installation, ventilate the area immediately.

Toxic gas may be produced if the refrigerant comes into the place contacting with fire.

The temperature of refrigerant circuit will be high, please keep the interconnection cable away from the copper tube.

After completing the installation work, check that the refrigerant does not leak.

Toxic gas may be produced if the refrigerant leaks into the room and comes into contact with a source of fire, such as a fan heater, stove or cooker.

CAUTION

2. INSTALLATION INFORMATION

To install properly, please read this "installation manual" at first.

The heat pump must be installed by qualified persons.

When installing the indoor unit or its tubing, please follow this manual as strictly as possible.

If the heat pump is installed on a metal part of the building, it must be electrically insulated according to the relevant standards to electrical appliances.

When all the installation work is finished, please turn on the power only after a thorough check.

Ground the heat pump.

Do not connect the ground wire to gas or water pipes, lightning rod or a telephone ground wire.Inappropriate grounding may result in electric shocks.

Be sure to install an earth leakage breaker.

Failure to install an earth leakage breaker may result in electric shocks.

Connect the outdoor unit wires , then connect the indoor unit wires.

You are not allowed to connect the heat pump with the power supply until the wiring and piping is done.

While following the instructions in this installation manual, install drain piping in order to ensure proper drainage and insulate piping in order to prevent condensation.

Improper drain piping may result in water leakage and property damage.

Install the indoor and outdoor units, power supply wiring and connecting wires should be at least 1 meter away from televisions or radios in order to prevent image interference or noise.

Depending on the radio waves, a distance of 1 meter may not be sufficient enough to eliminate the noise.

The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

Regret for no further announcement if there is any change of this manual caused by product improvement.

INSTALLATION ORDER

Select the location;

Install the indoor unit;

Install the outdoor unit;

Install the connecting pipe ;

Connect the drain pipe;

Wiring;

Test operation.

Don't install the heat pump in the following circumstance:

There is petrolatum existing.

There is salty air surrounding (near the coast).

There is caustic gas (the sulfide, for example) existing in the air (near a hot spring).

The Volt vibrates violently (in the factories).

In buses or cabinets.

In kitchen where it is full of oil gas.

There is strong electromagnetic wave existing.

There are inflammable materials or gas.

There is acid or alkaline liquid evaporating.

Other special conditions.

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3. ATTACHED FITTINGS

Please check whether the following fittings are of full scope. If there are some spare fittings , please restore them carefully.

Installation Fittings

Tubing & Fittings

Drainpipe Fittings

Remote controller & Its Frame

(The product you have might not be

provided the following accessory)

NAME

1. Installation paper board (on some models)

2. Soundproof / insulation sheath (on some models)

3. Out-let pipe sheath

(on some models)

4. Out-let pipe clasp

(on some models)

5. Drain joint(on some models)

6. Seal ring(on some models)

7. Remote controller

8. Remote controller holder

9. Mounting screw(ST2.9×

10. Alkaline dry batteries (AM4)

11. Owner's manual

12. Installation manual

10-C-H)

SHAPE

QUANTITY

Installation accessory

(The product you have might not be

provided the following accessory)

13. Expansible hook

14. Installation hook

15 .Orifice

16 .Transfer connector( 12.7- 16) (Packed with the indoor unit ) (NOTE: Pipe size differ from appliance to appliance.To meet different pipe size requirement, sometimes the pipe connections need the transfer connector to install on the outdoor unit .)

17 .Transfer connector( 6- 9.52) (Packed with the indoor unit ) (NOTE: Pipe size differ from appliance to appliance.To meet different pipe size requirement, sometimes the pipe connections need the transfer connector to install on the outdoor unit .)

18 .Transfer connector( 9.52- 12.7) (Packed with the indoor unit ，used for multi-type models only) (NOTE: Pipe size differ from appliance to appliance.To meet different pipe size requirement, sometimes the pipe connections need the transfer connector to install on the outdoor unit .)

(on some models)

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4. INSPECTING AND HANDLING THE UNIT

At delivery, the package should be checked and any damage should be reported immediately to the service agent.

When handling the unit, take into account the following:

Fragile, handle the unit with care.

Keep the unit upright in order to avoid compressor damage.

Choose on before hand the path along which the unit is to be

brought in.

Move this unit as originally package as possible.

When lifting the unit , always use protectors to prevent belt damage and pay attention to the position of the unit’s centre of gravity.

5. INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION

5.1 Installation place

(Refer to Fig.5-1,Fig.5-2,Fig.5-3 and Table 5-1 for specification.)

The indoor unit should be installed in a location that meets the following reauirements:

There is enough room for installation and maintenance.

The ceiling is horizontal, and its structure can endure the weight of the indoor unit.

The outlet and the inlet are not impeded, and the influence of external air is the least.

The air flow can reach throughout the room.

The connecting pipe and drainpipe could be extracted out easily.

There is no direct radiation from heaters.

5.3.1 Install the main body(cassette type heat pump)

The existing ceiling (to be horizontal)

Cut a quadrangular hole of 880x880mm in the ceiling according to the shape of the installation paper board.

(Refer to Fig.5-2)

The center of the hole should be at the same position of that of the heat pump body.

Determine the lengths and outlets of the connecting pipe, drainpipe and cables.

To balance the ceiling and to avoid vibration, please enforce the ceiling when necessary.

Select the position of installation hooks according to the hook holes on the installation board.

Drill four holes of Ø12mm, 45~50mm deep at the selected positions on the ceiling. Then embed the expansible hooks (fittings).

Face the concave side of the installation hooks toward the expansible hooks. Determine the length of the installation hooks from the height of ceiling, then cut off the unnecessary part.

If the ceiling is extremely high, please determine the length of the installation hook according to facts.

Adjust the hexangular nuts on the four installation hooks evenly, to ensure the balance of the body.

If the drainpipe is awry, leakage will be caused by the malfunction of the water-level switch.

Adjust the position to ensure the gaps between the body and the four sides of ceiling are even. The body's lower part should sink into the ceiling for 10~12 mm (Refer to Fig.5-6).

In general, L is half of the screw length of the installation hook.(Refer to Fig.5-6)

Locate the heat pump firmly by wrenching the nuts after having adjusted the body's position well.(Refer to Fig.5-7)

New built houses and ceilings

CAUTION

Keep indoor unit, outdoor unit, power supply wiring and transmission wiring at least 1 meter away from televisions and radios. This is to prevent image interference and noise in those electrical appliances. (Noise may be generated depending on the conditions under which the electric wave is generated, even if 1 meter is kept.)

5.2 Installation procedures for fresh air intake duct connection

Preparing the connection hole

Cut off the knockout hole on the side plate with a nipper. Cut the inner insulation of the hole portion with a cutter.

(Refer to Fig.5-4)

Placing the insulation

Put the insulation tightly around the hole of the unit as shown. The ends of the side plate and the inner insulation must be completely adhered without leaving any clearance along the circumference of the hole. Make sure the inner surface of insulation tightly contacts the inner insulation edge and the side plate. (Refer to Fig.5-5)

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In the case of new built house, the hook can be embedded in advance (refer to 2 mentioned above). But it should be strong enough to bear the indoor unit and will not become loose because of concrete shrinking.

After installing the body, please fasten the installation paper

board onto the heat pump with bolts(M6X12) to determine in advance the sizes and positions of the hole opening on ceiling.(Refer to Fig.5-8)

Please first guarantee the flatness and horizontal of ceiling when installing it.

Refer to 1 mentioned above for others.

Refer to 3 above for installation.

Remove the installation paper board.

CAUTION

After installing the body, the four bolts(M6x12)must be fastened to the heat pump onto ensure the body is grounded well.

Tubing side

780(Hook-location)

840(Body)

950(Panel)

Connecting point of drain pipe

Table 5-1

Drain side

) n o i t a c o l -

k o o H ( 0 8 6

(Unit: mm)

) l e n a P

) y d o B ( 0 4 8

( 0 5

MODEL A H

30~60

piping

230

300

Drain piper

Fig.5-1

Connecting point of

refrigerant pipe

(Liquid side ØC)

Connecting point of

refrigerant pipe

(Gas side ØB)

Inner insulation

＞260

＞260230

＞330

Remark

R410A &R22 Cooling/Cooling & Heating

R410A &R22

Inner insulation

Side plate

Cooling/Cooling & Heating

Slit

Side plate

Fig.5-4

Ceiling

Ground

Outlet

m 0 0 5 2 >

>1000mm

m m 0 0 0 1 >

Inlet

880mm (ceiling hole)

Outlet

m m 0 0 0 1 >

>1000mm

Panel

Fig.5-2

Insulation(local)

Ceiling

Side plate

Inner insulation

±10mm

Insulation(local)

Fig.5-5

Body

m m

1 -

0 1

3 1

Fig.5-7 Fig.5-6

Body

Central hole

Fig.5-3

Bolt M6X12

Installation

paper board

Fig.5-8

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Leakage

Ceiling

Grid switch

Pollution

Fig.5-9

Gap not allowed

Water condensation

Fig.5-14

Loosen upper nut

Adjust lower nut

Fig.5-10

Fig.5-15

Fig.5-11

Installation cover’s rope

Tap Screw

Slide the four sliders in the corresponding channel when installing the cover

Swing Motor

Ceiling

panel sponge

panel

Tubing joint

Outlet joint

Hook-bolt

Cross-screwdriver

body

panel foam1

air out

Hook panel

Fan

Water-receiver

Fig.5-12

outlet foam

panel foam 2

Fig.5-16

<200mm

1-1.5m

Pump-pipe clasp

(the fittings)

m m 0 5 7

Lean over 1/50

Fig.5-17

Pump joint

Test mouth

m 6

Body

Water-receiver

Test cover

Stow tube

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Fig.5-13

Drain plug

Fig.5-18

5.3.2 Install the main body(small cassette type heat pump)

Necessary room

2 A

Outlet

Inlet

Outlet

0 0 3 2 >

Ground

Fig.5-19

Colourless trans parent pipe

Body

Horizontal indicator

Fig.5-24

Drain side

Body

Nut

>1000

0 0 0 1 >

545(Hook-location)

570(Body)

647(Panel)

>1000

Ceiling

m m 2

m m

1 -

0 1

3 1

Fig.5-25

Body

1 > 0 0 0

Fig.5-20

Fixing hole installation paper board

Screw M5x16 (Accessory)

Fresh air intake (ф65)

Central hole

Hook hole

Installation paper board

Fig.5-26

NOTE

570(Body)

647(Panel)

523(Hook-location)

All the pictures in this manual are for explanation purpose only. They may be slightly different from the heat pump you purchased(depend on model).The actual shape shall prevail.

(Unit: mm)

5.4.1 Install The Panel(cassette type heat pump)

Fig.5-21

CAUTION

Hook

0 6 2

Never put the panel face down on floor or against the wall, or on bulgy objects. Never crash or strike it.

Ceiling

) t h g i e h g n

i l i e c ( H

Ceiling

600

Panel

Remove the air-in grill.

Slide two grill switches toward the middle at the same time,

Fig.5-22

4 3

Body

2 1 - 0 1

6 7 1

and then pull them up. (Refer to Fig.5-9)

Draw the grill up to an angle of about 45, and remove it.

(Refer to Fig.5-10)

Remove the installation covers at the four corners

Wrench off the bolts, loose the rope of the installation covers, and remove them. (Refer to Fig.5-11)

Fig.5-23

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Install the panel

Align the swing motor on the panel to the tubing joints of the body properly. ( Refer to Fig.5-12)

Fix hooks of the panel at swing motor and its opposite sides to the hooks of corresponding water receiver. ( Refer to Fig.5-12.1) Then hang the other two panel hooks onto corresponding hangers of the body. ( Refer to Fig.5-12.2)

CAUTION

Do not coil the wiring of the swing motor into the seal sponge.

Adjust the four panel hook screws to keep the panel horizontal, and screw them up to the ceiling evenly. ( Refer to Fig.5-12.3)

Regulate the panel in the direction of the arrow in Fig.5-12.4 slightly to fit the panel's center to the center of the ceiling's opening. Guarantee that hooks of four corners are fixed well.

Keep fastening the screws under the panel hooks, until the thickness of the sponge between the body and the panel's outlet has been reduced to about 4~6mm. The edge of the panel should contact with the ceiling well. (Refer to Fig.5-13)

Malfunction described in Fig.5-14 can be caused by inappropriate tightness the screw.

If the gap between the panel and ceiling still exists after fastening the screws, the height of the indoor unit should be modified again. ( Refer to Fig.5-15-left)

You can modify the height of the indoor unit through the openings on the panel's four corners, if the lift of the indoor unit and the drainpipe is not influenced (Refer to Fig.5-16-right).

Grid switch

Install the panel

Align the swing motor on the panel to the tubing joints of the body properly. ( Refer to Fig.5-29)

Hang the four fixed rope of the main body to the installation cover and the other three covers of the swing motor: (Refer

to Fig.5-29

and )

CAUTION

The installation cover of the swing motor must sink into the corresponding water receiver.

Fig.5-27

Fig.5-28

Hang the air-in grill to the panel, then connect the lead

terminator of the swing motor and that of the control box with corresponding terminators on the body respectively.

Relocate the air-in grill in the procedure of reversed order.

Relocate the installation cover.

Fasten the rope of installation cover on the bolt of the installation cover. (Refer to Fig.5-16-left)

Press the installation cover into the panel slightly. (Refer to Fig.5-16-right)

5.4.2 Install The Panel(samll cassette type heat pump)

CAUTION

Never put the panel face down on floor or against the wall, or on bulgy objects.

Never crash or strike it.

Remove the air-in grill.

Slide two grill switches toward the middle at the same time, and then pull them up. (Refer to Fig.5-27)

Draw the grill up to an angle of about 45, and remove it.

(Refer to Fig.5-28)

Install the panel on the main body with bolt (M5×16) and washer. (Refer to Fig.5-29

Adjust the four panel hook screws to keep the panel horizontal, and screw them up to the ceiling evenly.

Regulate the panel in the direction of the arrow in Fig.5-29. slightly to fit the panel's center to the center of the ceiling's opening. Guarantee that hooks of four corners are fixed well.

Malfunction described in Fig.5-31 can be caused by inappropriate tightness the screw.

If the gap between the panel and ceiling still exists after fastening the screws, the height of the indoor unit should be modified again. ( Refer to Fig.5-32-left)

You can modify the height of the indoor unit through the openings on the panel's four cor ners, if the lift of the indoor unit and the drainpipe is not influenced (Refer to

Fig.5-32-right).

Hang the air-in grill to the panel, then connect the lead terminator of the swing motor and that of the control box with corresponding terminators on the body respectively.

Relocate the air-in grid in the procedure of reversed order, install the air-in grid.

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Drain side

Ceiling

Panel foam

Steel rope

Cover

Panel foam2

Outlet air

Body

Steel rope

Cover

Please operate according to the direction of the arrow, or it can not be disassembled when it is necessary.

Air plate

Inlet air

Swing motor installation cover

Swing motor side

Panel sealing foam

Panel

Panel foam1

Swing motor installation cover

Bolt, washer

Fig.5-29

Fig.5-30

Ceiling

Leakage

Dew

Hexagon nut

Horizontal adjust ment

Ceiling

Fig.5-31

Fig.5-32

5.5.1 Install the distribution duct(cassette type heat pump)

Conditioned air can be distributes by means of a distribution duct.

Fresh air intake ( 75)

Distribution duct

Fresh air

MODLE

Ø75mm

80mm

(18-60)

80mm

Fig.5-33

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NOTE

model 18 to 24 Series A=350mm; Series B=85mm model 36 to 60 Series A=350mm; Series B=155mm

Distribution duct

Fresh air

Distribution duct

One-way

Two- way

In case of one duct connection

The air volume in duct is around 300-360m3/h for model 18 to 24 unit.

The air volume in duct is around 400-640m3/h for model 36 to 60 unit.

The max. length of duct is 2m.

The original air outlet with the same direction of duct should be sealed In case of two duct connection.

In case of two duct connection

The air volume in one duct is around 200-260m3/h for model 18 to 24 unit.

The air volume in one duct is around 300-500m3/h for model 36 to 60 unit.

The max. length of duct is 1.5m for one duct.

The original air outlet with the same direction of duct should be sealed.

Fig.5-34

Fresh air intake ( 75)

MODLE (12-18)

Ø65mm

Ø75mm

NOTE

model 12 to 18 Series A=150mm

One-way

Fig.5-35

5.5.1 Install the distribution duct(small cassette type heat pump)

Conditioned air can be distributes by means of a distribution duct.

In case of one duct connection

The air volume in duct is around 180-300m3/h for model 12 to 18 unit.

The max. length of duct is 1m.

The original air outlet with the same direction of duct should be sealed In case of two duct connection.

In case of two duct connection

The air volume in one duct is around 100-200m3/h for model 12 to 18 unit.

The max. length of duct is 0.75m for one duct.

The original air outlet with the same direction of duct should be sealed.

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Two- way

Fig.5-36

6. OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION

6.1 Installation Place

The outdoor unit should be installed in the location that meets the following requiements:

There is enough room for installation and maintenance.

The air outlet and the air inlet are not impeded, and can not be reached by strong wind.

It must be a dry and well ventilating place.

The support is flat and horizontal and can stand the weight of the outdoor unit. And will no additional noise or vibration.

Your neighborhood will not feel uncomfortable with the noise or expelled air.

It is easy to install the connecting pipes or cables.

Determine the air outlet direction where the discharged air is not blocked.

There is no danger of fire due to leakage of inflammable gas.

The piping length between the outdoor unit and the indoor unit may not exceed the allowable piping length.

In the case that the installation place is exposed to strong wind such as a seaside, make sure the fan operating properly by putting the unit lengthwise along the wall or using a dust or shield.(Refer to Fig.6-1)

If possible, do not install the unit where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

If necessary, install a blind that does not interfere with the air flow.

During the heating mode, the water drained off the outdoor unit ,The condensate should be well drained away by the drain hole to an appropriate place, so as not to interfere other people.

Select the position where it will not be subject to snow drifts, accumulation of leaves or other seasonal debris. If unavoidable, please cover it with a shelter.

Locate the outdoor unit as close to the indoor unit as possible.

If possible, please remove the obstacles nearby to prevent the performance from being impeded by too little of air circulation.

The minimum distance between the outdoor unit and obstacles described in the installation chart does not mean that the same is applicable to the situation of an airtight room. Leave open two of the three directions.(Refore to Fig.6-4, Fig.6-5)

Strong wind

Fig.6-1

NOTE

All the figures in this manual are for explanation purpose only. They may be slightly different from the heat pump you purchased.The actual unit shall prevail.

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6.2 Figure of body size

1. Split type outdoor unit

Table 6-1 mm

MODEL A B C D E H F

762 530 290 315 270 593 282

780 548 266 300 241 547 250

Fig.6-2

695

Fig.6-2

762 530 290 315 270 593 282

842

560

335

360

852 582 368 390 328 660 340

312

324

895 590 333 355 302 862 313

990 624 366 396 340 966 354

895 590 333 355 302 862 313

Fig.6-2

990 624 366 396 340 966 354

940 600 376 400 340 1245 360

990 624 366 396 340 966 354

940

600

376

400

340

360

990 624 366 396 340 966 354

600

376

400

340

360 940

590 378 400 330 1167 340 900

600 376 400 340 1245 360 940

590 378 400 330 1167 340 900

1245

Fig.6-2

Fig.6-3

Fig.6-2

Fig.6-3

Fig.6-2

Fig.6-3

643 404 448 368 1369 392 938

2. Vertical discharge type outdoor unit

Fig.6-3

Fig.6-5

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Fig.6-4

Fig.6-6

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