Pridiom PFCM183HX Installation Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Ceiling And Floor Type

PFCM123HX
PFCM183HX

Thank you very much for purchasing our heat pump,

Before using your heat pump , please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

Install according to this installation instructions strictly.

If installation is defective, it will cause water leakage,

CONTENTS PAGE

PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................1

INSTALLATION INFORMATION...............................................................2

INSPECTING AND HANDLING THE UNIT................................................2

ATTACHED FITTINGS.............................................................................3

INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION................................................................3

OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION..............................................................5

INSTALL THE CONNECTING PIPE............................................................9

CONNECT THE DRAIN PIPE...................................................................11

WIRING.................................................................................................12

TEST OPERATION.................................................................................13

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 shall not be installed in the laundry.

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

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.

Installation must be performed in accordance with the
requirement of NEC and CEC by authorized personnel only.

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
injury.

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 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
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

3. INSPECTING AND HANDLING THE UNIT

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

When handling the unit, take into account the following:

Fragile, handle the unit with care.

1

Keep the unit upright in order to avoid compressor
damage.

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

2

brought in.

Move this unit as originally package as possible.

3

4

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

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4. ATTACHED FITTINGS

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

Installation fittings

Remote controller & Its Holder

Others

NAME

1.Hook

2.Hanging arm

3. Remote controller

4. Remote controller holder

5. Mounting screw(ST2.9×

6. Alkaline dry batteries (AM4)

7. Owner's manual

8. Installation manual

9. Remote controller manual

10 .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 .)

11 .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 .)

12 .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 .)

10-C-H)

SHAPE

QUANTITY

2

2

(on some models)

1

(on some models)

1

(on some models)

2

2

1

1

1

1

(on some models)

1

(on some models)

1

(on some models)

Both side covers may be installed on 42K-48K unit already, or be put into the accessories.

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.

≥ 35mm

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.)

≥35mm

CAUTION

≥ 35mm

≥1000mm

Fig.5-1

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5.2 Install the main body(the unit with the
water pump is not included)

5.2.1 Wall Mounting Installtion

B

D. Connecting point of

refrigerant pipe

(D. gas side)

Drain point

E. Connecting point of

refrigerant pipe

(E. Liquid side)

5.2.2 Ceiling Installation

1 Installing Ø10 hanging screw bolts. (4 bolts)

Please Refer to Fig.5-3 and Fig.5-4 for the hanging screw
bolts distance

Evaluate the ceiling construction and please install with Ø10
hanging screw bolts.

The handling to the ceiling varies from the constructions,
consult the construction person for the specific condition.

Do keep the ceiling flat. Consolidate the roof beam to avoid
possible vibration.

Cut off the roof beam.

Strengthen the place that has been cut off, and
consolidatethe roof beam.

After the selection of installation location, position the refrigerant
pipes, drain pipes,indoor & outdoor wires to the connection
places before hanging up the machine.

The installation of hanging screw bolts.

WOODEN CONSTRUCTION

C

D

Hook

Fig. 5-2

1 Fix the hook with tapping screw onto the wall.(Refer to Fig.5-3)

Hook

Tapping

screw

D

Washer

Put the square timber traversely overthe roof beam, then install
the hanging screw bolts.

Timber over the beam

Roof beam

Ceiling

Hanging screw bolts

Fig.5-5

NEW CONCRETE BRICKS

Inlaying or embedding the screw bolts.

(Blade shape

insertion)

Embedding screw bolt

(Pipe hanging and embedding screw bolt)

Steel bar

(Slide insertion)

Fig.5-6

Fig.5-7

FOR ORIGINAL CONCRETE BRICKS

2

Hang the indoor unit on the hook.

(The bottom of body can touch with floor or suspended, but the
body must install vertically.)

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＜6mm

Fig.5-3

Fig.5-4

Install the hanging hook with expansible bolt into the concrete
deep to 45~50mm to prevent loose.

Fig.5-8

STEEL ROOF BEAM STRUCTRUE

Install and use directly the supporting angle steel.

Hanging screw bolt

Hanging

bolts

Supporting

angle steel

Fig.5-9

2 Install the indoor unit.

For some of the models 60 please securely tighten the mounting
bolts on both sides.(Refer to Fig5-15).

Hanging
screw bolt

Hanging arm

Fig.5-10

Remove the side board and the grille.(Refer to Fig. 5-10)
(For models 48 and 60, do not remove the grille.)

Side board

Grille

Fig. 5-11

Locate the hanging arm on the hanging screw bolt.

(Refer to Fig. 5-12)(for some of the models 60 do not do this)

Prepare the mounting bolts on the unit.( Refer to Fig. 5-13)

Screw nut

20～25mm

Washer

Hanging

screw bolt

Hanging arm

Fig.5-12

8～13mm

D. Connecting point of

refrigerant pipe

(D.gas side)

E. Connecting point of

refrigerant pipe
(E. Liquid side)

G

Drain point

5.3

The dimension of the unit

Table 5-1

MODEL

12~24

30~36

48
60
60

A B D E F

990

660
1280 660 203 795 506 1195 200
1670
1670
1670

C

505

203

240 1070
240 1070
285 1070

Fig. 5-15

Fig. 5-16

C

Fig. 5-17

unit：mm

907

506

450 680

1542 200

450 680

1542 200

380 680

1613 220

20mm

G

200

INDOOR UNIT

Mounting bolt(max.40mm)

Fig. 5-13

Hang the unit on the hanging arm by sliding backward. Securely
tighten the mounting bolts on both sides.(Refer to Fig. 5-14)

(some of the models 60 do not do this)

Hanging
screw bolt

Hanging arm

Mounting bolt

Fig. 5-14

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.

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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.6-7, Fig.6-8, Fig.6-9)

6.2 Figure of body size

1. Split type outdoor unit

H

A

Fig.6-2

A

Strong wind

O

NOTE

The dimension of 12 and 24 are the same
The dimension of 30 and 36 are the same
The dimension of 48 and 60 are the same

X

H

Fig.6-1

mm mm

Fig.6-3

B

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F

Fig.6-4

E

C

D

Table 6-1 unit：mm

MODEL A B C D E H

F

REMARK

3. Centrifugal fan type outdoor unit

I

J

12

762 530 290 315 270 593 282

762 530 290 315 270 593 282

18

842

560

335

360

312

852 582 368 390 328 660 340

24

895 590 333 355 302 862 313

990 624 366 396 340 966 354

990 624 366 396 340 966 354

30

895 590 333 355 302 862 313

990 624 366 396 340 966 354

36

940 600 376 400 340 1245 360

990 624 366 396 340 966 354

42

940

600

376

400

340

990 624 366 396 340 966 354

600

376

400

48

340

590 378 400 330 1167 340 900

600 376 400 340 1245 360 940

60

590 378 400 330 1167 340 900

643 404 448 368 1369 392 938

2. Vertical discharge type outdoor unit

324

360

360 940

695

1245

1245

C

Fig.6-2

Fig.6-2

Fig.6-2

Fig.6-2

Fig.6-2

Fig.6-2

Fig.6-2

Fig.6-2

Fig.6-2

Fig.6-3

Fig.6-2

Fig.6-3

Fig.6-2

Fig.6-3

Fig.6-3

Fig.6-3

Fig.6-3

Fig.6-3

A

B

C

G

H

D

E

Table 6-3

B

C

D

E

750

770

850

F

475

520

568

MODEL

A

18

1174

1120

680

720

24

1174 1120 680 720 750 475 300 430 265 393

30

36

48

60

1328

702

1381

740

1381 1328 702 740 770 520 336 500 296 443

1394

1338

783

820

1338 783 820 850 568 398 574 342 463

1394

G

300

336

398

F

Fig.6-7

H

430

500

574

unit：mm

I

265

296

342

6.3 Space of installation and maintenance

1. Split type outdoor unit

(Wall or obstacle)

Air inlet

>30cm

N

Air inlet

M

>200cm

Air outlet

2. Vertical discharge type outdoor unit

(Wall or obstacle)

>30cm

Maintain channel

>60cm

P

Fig.6-8

J

393

443

463

Table 6-2

MODEL

18

24

36

48

60

A

Fig.6-5

DIMENSIONS

B A C

636 554 554

636 554 554

840

852

554 554

740 740

843 740 740

Fig.6-6

unit：mm

REMARK

Refore to

Fig.6-5
Fig.6-6

B

>30cm

Air inlet

>120cm

Air Outlet

(Wall or obstacle)

>30cm

Air inlet

>30cm

Air inlet

Fig.6-9

>30cm

Air inlet

Fig.6-10

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