Samsung AQ18FA Series, AQ24FA Series, AQ24FBA Series, AQ18FBA Series, SH18ZWJ Installation Manual

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E S F I P D G DB98-26491A(1)

INSTALLATION
MANUAL

AQ18FA Series

Split-type Air Conditioner

(Cooling and Heating)

AQ24FA Series
AQ18FBA Series
AQ24FBA Series

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Safety Precautions

You should take the following safety precautions when using your air conditioner.

◆ Users should not install the air conditioner by themselves.
Ask the dealer or authorized company to install the air conditioner
except the window-type air conditioner in U.S.A and Canada.

◆ If you don’t install the air conditioner properly, it may cause a fire,
a water leakage or an electric shock.

◆ You must install the air conditioner according to the national wiring
regulations and safety regulations.

◆ Install the indoor unit higher than 2.5m from the floor to avoid the
injury caused by the operation of the fan. (except the window-type
air conditioner)

◆ The manufacturer is not responsible for the accidents or injury
caused by an incorrect installation.

◆ When installing the built-in type air conditioner, keep all electric
cables such as the power cable and the connection cord in pipes,
ducts, or cable channels to protect them from the danger of impact
or any other incidents.

WARNING

INSTALLING THE

AIR CONDITIONER

◆ If the power cord of the air conditioner is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified person in order to avoid
a hazard.

◆ The air conditioner must be plugged into an independent circuit if
applicable or connect the power cable to the auxiliary circuit breaker.
An all pole disconnection from the power supply must be incorporated
in the fixed wiring with a contact opening of >3mm.

◆ Do not extend an electric cord to the air conditioner.

◆ The air conditioner must be plugged in after you complete the

installation.

POWER SUPPLY AND

CIRCUIT BREAKER

• If you don’t follow the safety precautions, you may get the risk of an electric

shock, injury or death.

• The manufacturer or qualified service personnel must install this air conditioner.

• Unplug the electric power before repairing, installing or cleaning.

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◆ PREPARING THE INSTALLATION

■ Deciding the Installation Place .................................................................... 4

■ Accessories ................................................................................................. 6

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INSTALLING THE AIR CONDITIONER

■ Fixing the Installation Plate ......................................................................... 7

■ Purging the Indoor Unit ............................................................................... 7

■ Connecting the Assembly Cable ................................................................. 8

■ Installing and Connecting the Drain Hose of the Indoor Unit ...................... 9

■ Installing and Connecting the Drain Hose of the Outdoor Unit ................... 9

■ Installing and Connecting the Assembly Pipe of the Indoor Unit ................ 10

■ Cutting or Extending the Pipe ..................................................................... 11

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OMPLETING THE INSTALLATION

■ Purging the Connected Pipes ..................................................................... 12

■ Performing the Gas Leak Tests ................................................................... 13

■ Fixing the Indoor Unit in Place .................................................................... 13

■ Fixing the Outdoor Unit in Place ................................................................. 14

■ Final Checks and Trial Operation ................................................................ 14

■ Providing Information for User .................................................................... 15

Contents

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Deciding the Installation Place

You should observe the following restrictions when you decide the installation place.

General

Do NOT install the air conditioner under the following conditions;

◆ Combustible gases

◆ Saline air

◆ Machine oil

◆ Sulfide gas

◆ Special environmental conditions

If you have no alternative place to install it, first consult your dealer or a qualified person.

Indoor Unit

◆ There must be no obstacles near the air inlet and outlet.

◆ Install the indoor unit on a surface that can support its weight.

◆ Choose a place where you can easily connect the pipes and cables to the outdoor unit.

The recommended length of the pipes and cables is 5 meters. The maximum length is ‘L’ meters.

◆ Leave sufficient space below the indoor unit to remove the filters easily.

◆ Maintain sufficient space around the indoor unit as seen in the picture on page 5.

◆ Make sure that the water dripping from the drain hose runs off correctly and safely.

◆ Install the indoor unit higher than 2.5m from the ground.

Outdoor Unit

◆ NEVER place the outdoor unit on its side or upside down. The compressor lubricating oil may run into the circuit and
damage the outdoor unit seriously.

◆ Choose a dry and sunny place avoiding direct sunlight or strong winds.

◆ Do not obstruct the passage.

◆ Avoid a place that may disturb your neighbor. A noise may occur from the outdoor unit and the discharged air may

run into the neighborhood.

◆ Choose a place where you can easily connect the pipes and cables to the indoor unit. The recommended length of
the pipes and cables is 5 meters. The maximum length is ‘L’ meters.

◆ Install the outdoor unit on a flat and stable surface. Otherwise it may slant and make some noise and vibration.

◆ Install the outdoor unit on a hard and even place that can support its weight.

◆ Place the outdoor unit so as to let the discharged air out properly.

◆ Maintain sufficient space around the outdoor unit as seen in the picture on page 5.

◆ When you install the outdoor unit at a height, you should firmly fix it in its place. The maximum height is ‘H’ meters.

◆ Make sure that the water dripping from the drain hose runs off correctly and safely.

◆ The air conditioner must be installed according to the national electrical rules.

◆ Max input power & current is measured according to IEC standard and input power &

current is measured according to ISO standard.

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PREPARING THE INSTALLATION

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PREPARING THE INSTALLATION

Observe the clearances and maximum lengths as seen in the picture below when installing the air conditioner.

125 mm
or more

300 mm or more

Wrap the refrigerant pipes and the drain
hose with the absorbent pad and vinyl
tape. Refer to page 13 for further details.

You can select the direction of
draining. (left or right)

‘H’ meters maximum

❊ The appearance of the unit may be different from the diagram depending on the model.

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✴✴24✴✴

Model

15208

8

LH

600 mm
minimum

300 mm
minimum

‘L’ meters maximum

300 mm
minimum

600 mm
minimum

125 mm

or more