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INSTALLATION MANUAL

Outdoor-Air Processing Unit

MODELS
Ceiling-mounted Duct type

FXMQ48MFVJU
FXMQ72MFVJU
English
FXMQ96MFVJU

Français

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION.

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A HANDY PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Español

LIRE SOIGNEUSEMENT CES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT L’INSTALLATION.

CONSERVER CE MANUEL A PORTEE DE MAIN POUR REFERENCE ULTERIEURE.
LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE INSTALAR.
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ALGUNA DUDA.
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FXMQ48MFVJU
FXMQ72MFVJU VRVII Outdoor-Air Processing Unit Installation manual
FXMQ96MFVJU

CONTENTS • If refrigerant gas leaks during installation, ventilate the

area immediately. Refrigerant gas may produce toxic gas
1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ..........................................1
if it comes in contact with fire. Exposure to this gas
2. BEFORE INSTALLATION.................................................3 could cause severe injury or death.
3. SELECTING INSTALLATION SITE ..................................4 • After completing the installation work, check that the re-
4. PREPARATIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION ....................5 frigerant gas does not leak throughout the system.
5. UNIT INSTALLATION .......................................................5 • Do not install unit in an area where flammable materials
6. REFRIGERANT PIPING ..................................................6 are present due to risk of explosions that can cause se-
7. DRAIN PIPING WORK.....................................................7 rious injury or death.
8. INSTALLING THE DUCT .................................................8 • Safely dispose all packing and transportation materials
9. ELECTRIC WIRING WORK.............................................8 in accordance with federal/state/local laws or ordi-
10. WIRING EXAMPLE AND HOW TO SET nances. Packing materials such as nails and other metal
or wood parts, including plastic packing materials used
THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ........................................9
for transportation may cause injuries or death by suffo-
11. FIELD SETTING ............................................................11 cation.
12. TEST OPERATION ........................................................12
WARNING
1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS • Only qualified personnel must carry out the installation
Read these “SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS for Installation” care- work. Installation must be done in accordance with this
fully before installing air conditioning equipment. After completing installation manual. Improper installation may result in
the installation, make sure that the unit operates properly during water leakage, electric shock, or fire.
the startup operation. • When installing the unit in a small room, take measures
Instruct the customer on how to operate and maintain the unit. to keep the refrigerant concentration from exceeding al-
Inform customers that they should store this Installation Manual lowable safety limits. Excessive refrigerant leaks, in the
with the Operation Manual for future reference. event of an accident in a closed ambient space, can lead
Always use a licensed installer or contractor to install this prod- to oxygen deficiency.
uct. Improper installation can result in water or refrigerant leak- • Use only specified accessories and parts for installation
age, electrical shock, fire, or explosion. work. Failure to use specified parts may result in water
Meanings of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE leakage, electric shocks, fire, or the unit falling.
Symbols:
• Install the air conditioner on a foundation strong enough
DANGER.................Indicates an imminently hazardous that it can withstand the weight of the unit. A foundation
situation which, if not avoided, will of insufficient strength may result in the unit falling and
result in death or serious injury. causing injuries.
WARNING ...............Indicates a potentially hazardous situ- • Take into account strong winds, typhoons, or earth-
ation which, if not avoided, could result quakes when installing. Improper installation may result
in death or serious injury. in the unit falling and causing accidents.
CAUTION ................Indicates a potentially hazardous situ- • Make sure that a separate power supply circuit is provid-
ation which, if not avoided, may result ed for this unit and that all electrical work is carried out
in minor or moderate injury. by qualified personnel according to local state, and na-
It may also be used to alert against tional regulations. An insufficient power supply capacity
unsafe practices. or improper electrical construction may lead to electric
NOTE ......................Indicates situations that may result in shocks or fire.
equipment or property-damage acci- • Make sure that all wiring is secured, that specified wires
dents only. are used, and that no external forces act on the terminal
DANGER connections or wires. Improper connections or installa-
tion may result in fire.
• Refrigerant gas is heavier than air and replaces oxygen.
• When wiring, position the wires so that the electrical
A massive leak can lead to oxygen depletion, especially
components box lid can be securely fastened. Improper
in basements, and an asphyxiation hazard could occur
positioning of the electrical components box lid may re-
leading to serious injury or death.
sult in electric shocks, fire, or the terminals overheating.
• Do not ground units to water pipes, gas pipes, telephone
• Before touching electrical parts, turn off the unit.
wires, or lightning rods as incomplete grounding can
cause a severe shock hazard resulting in severe injury or • Be sure to install a ground fault circuit interrupter if one
death. Additionally, grounding to gas pipes could cause is not already available. This helps prevent electrical
a gas leak and potential explosion causing severe injury shocks or fire.
or death.

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• Securely fasten the outside unit terminal cover (panel). If • The indoor unit is for R-410A. See the catalog for indoor
the terminal cover/panel is not installed properly, dust or models that can be connected. Normal operation is not
water may enter the outside unit causing fire or electric possible when connected to other units.
shock. • Remote controller (wireless kit) transmitting distance
• When installing or relocating the system, keep the refrig- can be shorter than expected in rooms with electronic
erant circuit free from substances other than the speci- fluorescent lamps (inverter or rapid start types). Install
fied refrigerant (R-410A) such as air. Any presence of air the indoor unit far away from fluorescent lamps as much
or other foreign substance in the refrigerant circuit can as possible.
cause an abnormal pressure rise or rupture, resulting in • Indoor units are for indoor installation only. Outdoor
injury. units can be installed either outdoors or indoors.
• Do not change the setting of the protection devices. If • Do not install the air conditioner in the following loca-
the pressure switch, thermal switch, or other protection tions:
device is shorted and operated forcibly, or parts other (a)Where a mineral oil mist or oil spray or vapor is pro-
than those specified by Daikin are used, fire or explosion duced, for example, in a kitchen.
may occur.
Plastic parts may deteriorate and fall off or result in
water leakage.
CAUTION
(b)Where corrosive gas, such as sulfurous acid gas, is
• Do not touch the switch with wet fingers. Touching a produced.
switch with wet fingers can cause electric shock. Corroding copper pipes or soldered parts may result
• Do not allow children to play on or around the unit to pre- in refrigerant leakage.
vent injury. (c)Near machinery emitting electromagnetic waves.
• Do not touch the refrigerant pipes during and immedi- Electromagnetic waves may disturb the operation of
ately after operation as the refrigerant pipes may be hot the control system and cause the unit to malfunction.
or cold, depending on the condition of the refrigerant (d)Where flammable gas may leak, where there is carbon
flowing through the refrigerant piping, compressor, and fiber, or ignitable dust suspension in the air, or where
other refrigerant cycle parts. Your hands may suffer volatile flammables such as thinner or gasoline are
burns or frostbite if you touch the refrigerant pipes. To
handled. Operating the unit in such conditions can
avoid injury, give the pipes time to return to normal tem-
cause a fire.
perature or, if you must touch them, be sure to wear
proper gloves. • Take adequate measures to prevent the outside unit
• Heat exchanger fins are sharp enough to cut. from being used as a shelter by small animals. Small ani-
To avoid injury wear glove or cover the fins when work- mals making contact with electrical parts can cause mal-
ing around them. functions, smoke, or fire. Instruct the customer to keep
the area around the unit clean.
• Install drain piping to proper drainage. Improper drain
piping may result in water leakage and property damage.
NOTE
• Insulate piping to prevent condensation.
• Install the power supply and control wires for the indoor
• Be careful when transporting the product. and outdoor units at least 3.5 feet away from televisions
• Do not turn off the power immediately after stopping op- or radios to prevent image interference or noise.
eration. Always wait for at least 5 minutes before turning Depending on the radio waves, a distance of 3.5 feet may
off the power. Otherwise, water leakage may occur. not be sufficient to eliminate the noise.
• Do not use a charging cylinder. Using a charging cylin- • Dismantling the unit, treatment of the refrigerant, oil and
der may cause the refrigerant to deteriorate. additional parts must be done in accordance with the rel-
• Refrigerant R-410A in the system must be kept clean, evant local, state, and national regulations.
dry, and tight. • Do not use the following tools that are used with conven-
(a)Clean and Dry -- Foreign materials (including mineral tional refrigerants: gauge manifold, charge hose, gas
oils such as SUNISO oil or moisture) should be pre- leak detector, reverse flow check valve, refrigerant
vented from getting into the system. charge base, vacuum gauge, or refrigerant recovery
(b)Tight -- R-410A does not contain any chlorine, does equipment.
not destroy the ozone layer, and does not reduce the • If the conventional refrigerant and refrigerator oil are
earth’s protection again harmful ultraviolet radiation. mixed in R-410A, the refrigerant may deteriorate.
R-410A can contribute to the greenhouse effect if it is • This air conditioner is an appliance that should not be
released. Therefore take proper measures to check accessible to the general public.
for the tightness of the refrigerant piping installation. • The wall thickness of field-installed pipes should be
Read the chapter Refrigerant Piping and follow the selected in accordance with the relevant local, state, and
procedures. national regulations.
• Since R-410A is a blend, the required additional refriger-
ant must be charged in its liquid state. If the refrigerant
is charged in a state of gas, its composition can change
and the system will not work properly.

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2. BEFORE INSTALLATION 2-2 ACCESSORIES

• When moving the unit while removing it from the packing Check the following accessories are included with your
case, be sure to lift it by holding on to the four lifting lugs unit. (Accessories are placed in the air outlet of unit.)
without exerting any pressure on other parts, especially,
the refrigerant pipe and drain socket. Name Attached pipe Insulation tube Insulation for fitting
• Be sure to check the type of R410A refrigerant to be used Quantity 1 2 pcs. 1 each
before installing the unit. (Using an incorrect refrigerant will 3) for liquid pipe
1) 2)
prevent normal operation of the unit.)
• The accessories needed for installation must be retained in
your custody until the installation work is completed. Do not Inside diameter φ1
discard them!
• Decide upon a line of transport. 4) for gas pipe
Shape
• Leave the unit inside its packing case while moving, until
reaching the installation site. Where unpacking is unavoid-
able, use a sling of soft material or protective plates together
Inside diameter
with a rope when lifting, to avoid damage or scratch to the (Only FXMQ72·
φ1-1/4
unit. 96MFVJU)
(Only FXMQ48MFVJU)
• For the installation of an outdoor unit, refer to the installation
manual attached to the outdoor unit. Name Sealing pad Sealing pad
• Do not install or operate the unit in the place mentioned Quantity 1 4
below. 5) 6)
• Laden with mineral oil, or filled with oil vapor or spray
like in kitchens. (Plastic parts may deteriorate which
could eventually cause the unit to fall out of place, or Shape
could lead to leaks.)
• Where corrosive gas like sulfurous gas exists. (Cop- Slit
per tubing and brazed spots may corrode which could (Only FXMQ48MFVJU)
eventually lead to refrigerant leaks.)
• Where exposed to combustible gas and where volatile
liquid like thinner or gasoline is used. (Gas in the (Others)
vicinity of the unit could ignite.) 7) Spring washer (M10)
(2 pcs. only for FXMQ72·96MFVJU)
• Where machines can generate electromagnetic
8) Hexagon head bolt (M10 × 1-9/16)
waves. (Control system may malfunction.) (2 pcs. only for FXMQ72·96MFVJU)
• Where the air contains high levels of salt such as that 9) Screws for flange connection (M5)
near the ocean and where voltage fluctuates greatly (16 pcs. for FXMQ48MFVJU, 28 pcs. for FXMQ72·96MFVJU)
such as that in factories. 10) Washers (8 pcs.)
Also in vehicles or vessels. 11) Clamps (10 pcs.)
• This unit, both indoor and outdoor, is suitable for installation in a 12) Installation manual
commercial and light industrial environment. 13) Operation manual
If install as a household appliance it may cause electromag-
netic interference. 2-3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
• A wired remote controller is necessary for this unit sepa-
2-1 PRECAUTIONS rately.
• Be sure to read this manual before installing the unit.
• Entrust installation to the place of purchase or a qualified ser-
NOTE
viceman. Improper installation could lead to leaks and, in
worse cases, electric shock of fire. • If you wish to use a remote controller that is different from the
• Use only parts provided with the unit or parts satisfying above, select a suitable remote controller after consulting
required specifications. Unspecified parts could cause the catalogs and technical materials.
unit to fall out of place, or could lead to leaks and, in worse
cases, electric shock or fire.
• Be sure to mount an air filter (part to be procured in the field)
in the suction air passage in order to prevent water leaking,
etc.

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FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, TAKE SPECIAL 3. SELECTING INSTALLATION SITE

CARE DURING CONSTRUCTION AND CHECK
When it may exceed 86°F and RH80% in the ceiling or fresh air
AFTER INSTALLATION IS FINISHED. is inducted into the ceiling, an additional insulation (Thickness
3/8in. or more of glasswool or polyethylene form) is required.
a. Items to be checked after completion of work
If not properly done, what is
(1) Select an installation site where the following conditions are
Items to be checked Check fulfilled and that meets with your customer’s approval.
likely to occur.
• Where is resistible against weight of the unit.
Are the indoor and outdoor unit The units may drop, vibrate or
fixed firmly? make noise.
• In the upper space (including the back of the ceiling) of the
unit where there is no possible dripping of water from the
It may result in insufficient cool-
Is the gas leak test finished? refrigerant pipe, drain pipe, water pipe, etc.
ing.
• Where optimum air distribution can be ensured.
Is the unit fully insulated? Condensate water may drip. • Where nothing blocks the air passage.
Does drainage flow smoothly? Condensate water may drip. • Where condensate can be properly drained.
Does the power supply voltage • If supporting structural members are not strong enough
The unit may malfunction or
correspond to that shown on
the components burn out.
to take the unit’s weight, the unit could fall out of place
the name plate? and cause serious injury.
The unit may malfunction or • Where the false ceiling is not noticeably on an incline.
Are wiring and piping correct?
the components burn out. • Where there is no risk of combustible gas leakage.
Is the unit safely grounded? It may result in electric shocks. • Where sufficient clearance for maintenance and service
Is wiring size according to The unit may malfunction or can be ensured. (Refer to Fig. 1)
specifications? the components burn out. • Where the total piping length involving indoor unit and
Is something blocking the air
outdoor unit is below the allowable piping length.
It may result in insufficient cool- (See the installation mamual included with the outdoor
outlet or inlet of either the
ing. unit for “6. REFRIGERANT PIPING.”)
indoor or outdoor units?
Are refrigerant piping length
• Locations where a maintenance hole can be installed.
The refrigerant charge in the (Refer to Fig. 2)
and additional refrigerant
system is not clear.
charge noted down?
CAUTION
Also review the “SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS” • Install the indoor and outdoor units, power supply wires and
transmission wires at least 3.3ft. away from televisions or
b. Items to be checked at time of delivery radios in order to prevent image interference or noise.
Items to be checked Check (Depending on the radio waves, a distance of 3.3ft. may not
Did you explain about operations while showing the instruction be sufficient enough to eliminate the noise.)
manual to your customer?
Did you hand the instruction manual over to your customer? (2) Use suspension bolts for installation. Check whether
the ceiling is strong enough to support the weight of
c. Points for explanation about operations the unit or not. If there is a risk, reinforce the ceiling
before installing the unit.
The items with WARNING and CAUTION marks in the instruc-
tion manual are the items pertaining to possibilites for bodily injury
and material damage in addition to the general usage of the product.
Accordingly, it is necessary that you make a full explanation about
the described contents and also ask your customers to read the 21 or more
instruction manual. Outdoor-air
processing unit
2-4 NOTE TO INSTALLER (Upper face)
• Be sure to instruct customers how to properly operate the
unit (especially cleaning filters, operating different functions,
and adjusting the temperature) by having them carry out
operations themselves while looking at the manual.
(Service space)
26 or more

• Do not use in seaside locations with a lot of salt in the air, fac-
tories and other locations where the voltage fluctuates, in
automobiles, or in marine vessels.

44 or more
(Service space) (length: in.)

Fig. 1

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4. PREPARATIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION Installation example

(1) Relative positions of the unit and suspension bolt.
(Refer to Fig. 2) Ceiling slab
45-3/16 Anchor
Long nut or turn-buckle
43-5/16 Suspension bolt (×4)
Suspension bolt
Outdoor-air processing unit

Note) All the above parts are field supplied.

Fig. 3
Air outlet Air inlet
Outdoor-air
processing unit 5. UNIT INSTALLATION
Installing optional accessories before installing the unit is
easier. See the installation manuals included with the
optional accessories.
As for the parts to be used for installation work, be sure to use
the provided accessories and specified parts designated by our
company.
(Service space)

(1) Temporarily install the unit.

26 or more

Approx. 5-7/8

• Mount the hanger brackets to suspension bolts. Secure

the hanger brackets on the top and the bottom with nuts
<1>~<3> (M10, field supplied) and washers (M10, acces-
Inspection hatch
23-5/8
sory 10)).

44 or more Nut <1>

(Field supply)
(Service space)
Washer
Unit (accessory 10))

FXMQ48MFVJU 29-9/32 27 Hanger bracket

(attached with main body)
FXMQ72·96MFVJU 50-3/8 51 Main body
Nut <2>
Fig. 2 (length: in.) (Field supply)
(2) Install a canvas duct to the air outlet and air inlet so that
Nut <3>
vibration from the unit isn’t transmitted to the duct or ceiling. (Field supply)
You should also apply acoustic (insulation material) to the
inside of the duct, and vibration insulation rubber to the sus- Fig. 4
pension bolts.
(2) Adjust the height of the unit with the nut <2>.
(3) Open the installation hole. (Pre-set ceilings)
(Refer to Fig. 4)
• Once the installation hole is opened in the ceiling where
(3) Make sure the unit is level.
the unit is to be installed, pass refrigerant and drain pipe
• Use a level or a vinyl tube filled with water to make sure
and the power supply, transmission, and remote control-
that the unit is level and that the tilt (downward slope) to
ler wire to the unit’s pipe and wire connection ports.
the drain socket and air inlet side is within 1°.
(See the chapter 6, 7, 9 for details.)
(Refer to Fig. 5)
• After opening the ceiling hole, it might be necessary to
reinforce the ceiling frame to prevent shaking or to main- Level
tain the levelness of the ceiling.
Consult an architect or carpenter for details.
(4) Install suspension bolts.
(Use bolts of 3/8in. diameter.)
• Install the unit where supporting structures are strong Drain socket
enough to bear the unit’s weight. Use embedded inserts Vinyl tube
or anchor bolts with new buildings and hole-in-anchors Hanger bracket
with old buildings. Adjust the distance to the ceiling setting bolt
beforehand. 1˚ or less 1˚ or less
Drain
Air inlet side socket

Air inlet side Drain

socket

Fig. 5

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(4) Tighten both upper and lower nuts <1>, <3>. Table 2
(Refer to Fig. 4) Flare dimen-
Pipe Tightening torque
(5) Insulate the four hanger sions Flare shape (in.)
Slit of size (ft·lbf)
brackets with the sealing Sealing pad 6)
A (in.)
sealing
pad. (accessory 6)) Insu- pad
late the hanger brackets so φ 3/8” 24.1 – 29.4 0.504 – 0.520

0
R0.016-0.031

45 ±2
that the surface and edges Hanger

0
0
90 ±2
of the hanger brackets bracket

A
cannot be seen.
φ 5/8” 45.6 – 55.6 0.760 – 0.776
(Refer to Fig. 6)
Fig. 6

CAUTION NOTE
Setting the unit at an angle opposite to the drain socket or Use the flare nuts attached with the unit.
air inlet side might cause leaks.
CAUTION
Over-tightening may damage the flare and cause a refriger-
6. REFRIGERANT PIPING ant leakage.
〈For refrigerant piping between outdoor unit and this unit,
see the installation manual attached to the outdoor unit.
(Refer to Table 1)〉 Ester oil or ether oil.
〈Execute heat insulation work completely on both sides of
the gas pipe and the liquid pipe. Otherwise, a water leakage
can result sometimes.〉
〈When using a heat pump, the temperature of the gas pipe
can reach up to approximately 248°F, so use insulation Fig. 7
which is sufficiently resistant.〉
〈Improve the insulation on the refrigerant piping depending Torque wrench
on the installation environment. If the insulation is not suffi-
cient, condensate may form on the surface of the insulation.〉
〈Before refrigerant piping work, check which type of refrig-
erant is used. Proper operation is not possible if the types Spanner
of refrigerant are not the same.〉
CAUTION Piping union

• Use a pipe cutter and flare suitable for the type of refrig- Flare nut
erant. Fig. 8
• Apply ester oil or ether oil inside the flare portions
before connecting. (Refer to Fig. 7)
• To prevent dust, moisture or other foreign matter from Not recommendable but in case of emergency
infiltrating the tube, either pinch the end or cover it with You must use a torque wrench but if you are obliged to
tape. install the unit without a torque wrench, you may
• Do not allow anything other than the designated refrig- follow the installation method mentioned below.
erant to get mixed into the refrigerant circuit, such as air,
After the work is finished, make sure to check that
etc. If any refrigerant gas leaks while working on the
there is no gas leak.
unit, ventilate the room thoroughly right away.
When you keep on tightening the flare nut with a spanner,
• The outdoor unit is charged with refrigerant. there is a point where the tightening torque suddenly
• Be sure to use both a spanner and torque wrench together, increases. From that position, further tighten the flare nut
as shown in the drawing, when connecting or disconnecting the angle shown below:
pipes to/from the unit. (Refer to Fig. 8)
• Refer to Table 2 for the dimensions of flare nut spaces. Table 3
• When connecting the flare nut, coat the flare section inside Further tightening Recommended arm length of
Pipe size
with ester oil or ether oil, rotate three or four times first, then angle tool
screw in. (Refer to Fig. 7) φ 3/8” 60 to 90 degrees Approx. 7-7/8in.
• Refer to Table 2 for tightening torque. φ 5/8” 30 to 60 degrees Approx. 11-13/16in.
Table 1
Liquid pipe
Unit to be connected Gas pipe diameter
diameter
FXMQ48MFVJU φ5/8
FXMQ72MFVJU φ3/4 Use attached pipe. φ3/8
FXMQ96MFVJU φ7/8 Use attached pipe.

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• After checking the pipe-connection for gas leakage, be sure

to insulate the liquid and gas pipe, referring to Fig.9, 10 and CAUTION
the following points. CAUTION TO BE TAKEN WHEN BRAZING REFRIGERANT PIPING
FXMQ48MFVJU Do not use flux when brazing refrigerant piping. Therefore,
1. Insulate the liquid and gas pipes using the insulation for fit- use the phosphor copper brazing filler metal (BCuP-2/
ting (accessory 3), 4)) B-Cu93P-710/795) which does not require flux.
(Tighten both edges with clamping material.) (Flux has extremely harmful infulence on refrigerant piping
2. Make sure the insulation for fitting (accessory 4)) on the gas systems. For instance, if the chlorine based flux is used, it
pipe has its seams facing up. will cause pipe corrosion or, in particular, if the flux contains
3. For the gas pipe, wrap the sealing pad (accessory 5)) around fluorine, it will damage the refrigerant oil.)
the insulation for fitting (accessory 4)) (flare nut part).
• Before brazing local refrigerant piping, nitrogen gas shall be
Insulation blown through the piping to expel air from the piping.
for fitting Sealing pad
Insulation (accessory 4)) (accessory 5)) If your brazing is done without nitrogen gas blowing, a large
(Attached with main body) amount of oxide film develops inside the piping, and could
Eliminate a gap Flare nut
cause system malfunction.
• When brazing the refrigerant piping, only begin brazing after
Main body
having carried out nitrogen substitution or while inserting
Clamps (accessory 11)) Insulation (Field supply) nitrogen into the refrigerant piping. Once this is done, con-
nect the unit with a flared or a flanged connection.
• Nitrogen should be set to 2.90PSI with a pressure-reducing
Gas pipe Insulation for fitting
Eliminate a gap (accessory 3)) valve if brazing while inserting nitrogen into the piping.
Liquid Main body
pipe Insulation
Insulation Refrigerant Pressure-reducing valve
(Attached with
main body) (Field supply) piping Part to be Taping
Flare nut brazed
Clamps hands
(accessory 11)) valve
Fig. 9 Nitrogen
FXMQ72 · 96MFVJU Nitrogen
1. Insulate the liquid pipe using the insulation for fitting (accessory
Fig. 11
3)).
(Tighten both edges with clamping material.)
2. Use the attached pipe (accessory 1)) for connecting the gas 7. DRAIN PIPING WORK
pipes and make sure to insulate the gas pipes (using field
supplied insulation) all the way to the base where they con- 〈〈Rig the drain pipe as shown below and take measures
nect to the unit. against condensate. Improperly rigged piping could lead to
3. The turning torque of the hexagon head bolts (accessory leaks and eventually wet furniture and belongings.〉〉
8)) to connect the attached pipe (accessory 1)) to the unit is 〈〈Insulate the drain pipes inside the building and the drain
15.9 - 21.3ft/lbf. sockets.〉〉

Insulation (1) Carry out the drain piping.

(Field supply)
• The drain pipe should be short with a downward slope lower
Eliminate
a gap Attached pipe than 1/100 and should prevent air pockets from forming.
(accessory 1))
Main body
• The diameter of the pipe is the same as that of the con-
Insulation necting pipe (PS1B), and should be kept equal to or
(Attached with Spring washer (accessory 7)) greater than that of the connecting pipe.
main body) Hexagon head bolt (accessory 8))
NOTE
Eliminate
a gap Insulation for fitting • If converging multiple drain pipes, install according to the pro-
(accessory 3))
Gas cedure shown below. (Select an appropriate central drain
pipe Main body
Insulation pipe thickness for the units they will be connected to.)
Liquid (Attached with Insulation
pipe main body) (Field Central drain pipe
supply)
Clamps
or more

(accessory 11)) Flare nut

4in.

Fig. 10
(Install with a downward slope of at least 1/100)

CAUTION Fig. 12

Be sure to insulate any field pipe all the way to the pipe con-
nection inside the unit. Any exposed pipe may cause
cndensate or burns if touched.

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(2) After piping work is finished, check drainage flow smoothly.

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9. ELECTRIC WIRING WORK
• Open the water supply port, add approximately 61in . of
water slowly into the drain pan and check drainage flow. 9-1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(Refer to Fig. 13) • All field supplied parts and materials and electric works must
Pools of drainage can cause the drain pipes to clog. conform to local codes.
• Use copper wire only.
• For electric wiring work, refer to also “WIRING DIAGRAM”
label attached to the electrical components box lid.
• For remote controller wiring details, refer to the installation
manual attached to the remote controller.
• All wiring must be performed by an authorized electrician.
• This system consists of multiple indoor units. Mark each
Water supply port
indoor unit as unit A, unit B..., and be sure the terminal board
wiring to the outdoor unit is properly matched. If wiring and
Fig. 13 piping between the outdoor unit and the indoor unit are mis-
matched, the system may cause a malfunction.
CAUTION • A ground fault circuit interrupter capable of shutting down
• Do not connect the drain pipe directly to sewage pipes that power supply to the entire system must be installed.
smell of ammonia. The ammonia in the sewage might enter • Refer to the installation manual attached to the outdoor unit
for the size of power supply wire connected to the outdoor
the unit through the drain pipes and corrode the heat
unit, the capacity of the ground fault circuit interrupter and
exchanger. switch, and wire instructions.
• Be sure to ground the unit.
• Do not connect the ground wire to gas and water pipes, light-
8. INSTALLING THE DUCT ning rods, or telephone ground wires.
• Connect the duct (field supplied) as shown below. • Gas pipes : might cause explosions or fire if gas leaks.
(Refer to Fig. 14) • Water pipes : no grounding effect if hard vinyl piping is used.
• Telephone ground wires or lightning rods : might cause
<Air inlet side>
abnormally high electric potential in the ground during
• Connect the duct to the inlet flange (field supplied). lightning.
• Wrap the inlet flange and the duct connection with aluminum
tape or something similar to prevent air escaping. 9-2 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
<Air outlet side>
• Connect the duct to the outlet flange (attached with main body). Units Power supply Fan motor
• Wrap the outlet flange and the duct connection with alumi-
num tape or something similar to prevent air escaping. Voltage
Model Hz Volts MCA MFA W FLA
range
• Connect the outlet flange and the unit using the screws
(accessory 9)). FXMQ48MFVJU 2.1 15 380 1.7
208- Max. 253
Outlet flange FXMQ72MFVJU 60 3.6 15 380 2.9
Inlet flange 230 Min. 187
Insulation (Field supply) (Attached with main body)
(Field supply) FXMQ96MFVJU 4.1 15 380 3.3
Insulation
(Field supply)
Outer MCA: Min. Circuit Amps (A); MFA: Max. Fuse Amps (A)
wall
(Downward slope) Main body Air outlet side W: Fan Motor Rated Output (W); FLA: Full Load Amps (A)
Canvas duct
Canvas duct (Field supply) 9-3 SPECIFICATIONS FOR FIELD SUPPLIED
Air inlet side
Hood (Field supply) FUSES AND WIRE
(Field supply)
Remote controller wire
Fig. 14 Power supply wire
Transmission wire
Model
NOTES Field fuses
Size Wire Size
• Air filter is not standard accessory, but please mount it in the
duct system of the air inlet side. Select its colorimetric FXMQ48MFVJU Size must
method (gravity method) 50% or more. FXMQ72MFVJU
Sheathed wire AWG
15A comply with
• Make sure there is a downward slope on the air inlet side of the (2 wire) 18-16
FXMQ96MFVJU local codes.
duct. This is to prevent rainwater from getting inside the unit.
• Connect the duct so that the unit draws in outside air in the
NOTES
inlet side. Otherwise, the unit may not work.
• Insulate the duct to prevent condensate from forming. 1. Select the particular size of electrical wire for power supply
(Material: glass wool or polyethylene foam, 1in. thick) wire in accordance with the standards of the given nation
• Use electric insulation between the duct and the wall when and region.
using metal ducts to pass metal or wire laths or metal plating 2. Allowable length of transmission wire between indoor/out-
into wooden buildings. door units and between the indoor unit and the remote con-
troller is as follows.
(1) Outdoor unit – Indoor unit:
Max. 3280ft. (Total wiring length: 6560ft.)

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(2) Indoor unit – Remote controller: • Power supply wire, Ground wire (Refer to Fig. 17)
Max. 1640ft. Connect the wire to L1 and L2 on the power supply terminal
(3) Max. branches No. of branches :16 block (X1M). Also, connect the ground wire to the ground ter-
3. Up to 16 branches are possible for unit-to unit cabling. No minal. Take the power supply wire and the ground wire into
branch is allowed after first branch. (Refer to Fig. 15) the unit through the wiring through hole <1>, and firmly
secure them together using the clamp (accessory 11)).
Subbranching
Branch • Transmission wire, Remote controller wire (Refer to Fig. 17)
F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2
Connect the transmission wire to F1 and F2 on the transmis-
sion terminal block (X2M). Connect the remote controller
wire to P1 and P2 on the transmission terminal block (X2M).
F1 F2 F1 F2 Take them into the unit through the wiring through hole <2>,
and firmly secure the wires using the clamp (accessory 11)).
Fig. 15
Electrical components box

10. WIRING EXAMPLE AND HOW TO SET X3M

THE REMOTE CONTROLLER

A1P
10-1 HOW TO CONNECT THE WIRES X1M Ground
(Remove the electrical components box lid and wire as shown in terminal
X2M
the figure 16, 17.) Wiring L N
Wiring
Transmission Power supply through through
terminal block (X2M) terminal block (X1M) hole <2> hole <1>

Lock nut Clamp

Conduit
(Field (Field Insulation tube (accessory 11))
supply) supply) Clasp
Remote controller (accessory 2))
wire
Fig. 17
Transmission
wire CAUTION
• Wire the electrical components box so that the wiring is at
Power supply least 3/8in. above the bottom of the electrical components
wire
box.
• Be sure to attach the sealing material or putty (field supplied) to
the wiring through holes to prevent the infiltration of water as well
Electrical components as any insects and other small creatures from outside. Other-
Ground wire
box lid wise a short-circuit may occur inside the electrical components
Clamp box.
(accessory 11)) • When clamping the wires, be sure no pressure is applied to
the wire connections by using the included clamping material
to make appropriate clamps. Also, when wiring, make sure
Wire locking
Wiring the lid on the electrical components box fits snugly by arrang-
bracket (Remote controller ing the wires neatly and attaching the electrical components
Fig. 16
and transmission) box lid firmly. When attaching the electrical components box
lid, make sure no wires get caught in the edges. Pass wire
• Routing power supply wiring and transmission wiring through the wiring through holes to prevent damage to them.
Let the power supply wiring with a conduit pass through one • Make sure the remote controller wire, the transmission wire
of the holes on the side cover, and let the transmission wiring and power supply wire, ground wire do not pass through the
with a conduit pass through another hole. same locations outside of the unit, separating them by at
• For protection from uninsulated live parts, thread the least 2in., otherwise electrical noise (external static) could
power supply wiring or the transmission wiring through the cause mistaken operation or breakage.
included insulation tube and secure it with the included
clamp. [ PRECAUTIONS ]

Power supply wiring 1. Use round crimp-style terminals for connecting wires to the
Insulation tube Clamp or power supply terminal block.
(accessory 2)) (accessory 11)) Transmission wiring If unavailable, observe the following points when wiring.
• Do not connect wires of different gauge to the same
power supply terminal.
(3in.) (Looseness in the connection may cause overheating.)

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• Use the specified electric wire. Connect the wire securely 10-2 WIRING EXAMPLE
to the terminal. Lock the wire down without applying • Fit the power supply wiring of each unit with a switch and
excessive force to the terminal. fuse as shown in the drawing.
Attach insulation sleeve
COMPLETE SYSTEM EXAMPLE (3 SYSTEMS)

Power supply Power supply wire

Outdoor unit
Main Transmission wire
Round crimp-style terminal switch Switch
Electric wire Fuse
2. Tightening torque for the terminal screws.
• Use the correct screwdriver for tightening the terminal
screws. If the blade of screwdriver is too small, the head
of the screw might be damaged, and the screw will not be
properly tightened.
• If the terminal screws are tightened too hard, screws Indoor unit
might be damaged.
• Refer to the table below for the tightening torque of the
Remote controller
terminal screws.
Terminal Size Tightening torque Fig. 18
Transmission terminal block (X2M) M3.5 0.58 – 0.72 ft·lbf
1. When using 1 remote controller for 1 indoor unit. (Nor-
Power supply terminal block (X1M) M4 0.87 – 1.06 ft·lbf
mal operation)
Ground terminal M5 2.23 – 3.01 ft·lbf

3. Do not connect wires of different gauge to the same ground Power supply Power supply Power supply Power supply
208-230V 208-230V 208-230V 208-230V
terminal. Looseness in the connection may deteriorate pro- Outdoor unit
tection. 60Hz Control box
60Hz 60Hz 60Hz
IN/D OUT/D
4. Outside of the unit, keep transmission wire and remote con- L1 L2
F 1 F2 F1 F 2
L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2

troller wire at least 2in. away from power supply wire and
ground wire. The unit may malfunction if subjected to elec-
trical noise (external static).
5. For remote controller wiring, refer to the “INSTALLATION
MANUAL OF REMOTE CONTROLLER” attached to the
L1L2 P1 P2 F1 F2 T1 T2 L1L2 P1 P2 F1 F2 T1 T2 L1L2 P1 P2 F1 F2 T1 T2 L1L2 P1 P2 F1 F2 T1 T2
remote controller.
6. Never connect power supply wire to the transmission Unit A Unit B Unit C
terminal block (X2M). A mistake of the sort could dam-
P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 P2
age the entire system. Most
7. Use only specified wire and tightly connect wires to termi- downstream
nals. Be careful wires do not place external stress on termi- unit
nals. Keep wiring in neat order and so as not to obstruct Fig. 19
other equipment such as the electrical components box lid. 2. For group control or control by 2 remote controllers
Make sure the lid closes tight. Incomplete connections Note: It is not necessary to designate indoor unit
could result in overheating, and in worse case, electric address when using group control.
shock or fire. The address is automatically set when
power is activated.
Outdoor
Power supply unit Power supply Power supply Power supply
208-230V Control box 208-230V 208-230V 208-230V
IN/D OUT/D
F1 F 2 F 1 F 2

60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz

L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2

Most
downstream
unit
L1 L2 P1 P2 F1 F2 T1 T2 L1 L2 P1 P2 F1 F2 T1 T2 L1 L2 P1 P2 F1 F2 T1 T2 L1 L2 P1 P2 F1 F2 T1 T2

Unit A Unit B Unit C

P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 P2

Control by 2
Fig. 20 remote controllers

[ PRECAUTIONS ]
1. A single switch can be used to supply power to units on the
same system. However, branch switches and branch
ground fault circuit interrupters must be selected carefully.

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10-3 CONTROL BY 2 REMOTE CONTROLLERS (Con- Wire specification Sheathed vinyl cord or cable (2 wire)
trolling 1 indoor unit by 2 remote controllers) Size AWG18-16
• When using 2 remote controllers, one must be set to Length Max. 328ft.
“MAIN” and the other to “SUB”.
Contact that can ensure the minimum appli-
External terminal
MAIN/SUB CHANGEOVER cable load of 15 V DC, 1 mA.

(1) Insert a screwdriver into the recess between the upper

(2) Actuation
and lower part of remote controller and, working from the 2
• The following table explains FORCED OFF and ON/OFF
positions, pry off the upper part.
OPERATION in response to Input A.
(The remote controller PC board is attached to the upper
part of remote controller.)
FORCED OFF ON/OFF OPERATION
Upper part of
remote controller Input A “ON” stops operation (impossible by Input A OFF → ON
remote controllers.) turns ON unit.

Input A OFF enables control by remote con- Input A ON → OFF

troller. turns OFF unit.

(3) How to select FORCED OFF and ON/OFF OPERATION

• See “11. FIELD SETTING”

Lower part of 10-5 CENTRALIZED CONTROL

remote controller • For centralized control, it is necessary to designate the
group No. For details, refer to the manual of each optional
Insert the screwdriver here and gently work
off the upper part of remote controller. controllers for centralized control.
(2) Turn the MAIN/SUB changeover switch on one of the two
remote controller PC boards to “S”.
11. FIELD SETTING
(Leave the switch of the other remote controller set to “M”.) 11-1 How to set
(1) Make sure the electrical components box lids are
S closed on the indoor and outdoor units.
(Factory setting)
M (2) After the power is turned on, following the operation
manual and designate the master remote controller
Remote controller
PC board
using the remote controller.
Only one remote • When setting the unit, ask the customer which remote
S
controller needs to be
M
controller he wants to designate as the master remote
changed if factory controller.
settings have
remained untouched.
• See also the operation manual included with the outdoor
unit.
Wiring Method (See 10-1.) (3) Field setting must be made from the remote controller
in accordance with the installation condition.
(1) Remove the electrical components box lid.
• Setting can be made by changing the “Mode No.”, “FIRST
(2) Add the second remote controller (slave) to the trans- CODE NO.”, and “SECOND CODE NO.”.
mission terminal block (X2M/P1, P2) in the electrical • Set the remote controller to the field set mode. For
components box. (There is no polarity.) details, refer to the “HOW TO SET IN THE FIELD”, in the
(Refer to Fig. 20 and 9-3.) remote controller manual. Lastly, make sure the customer
keeps the “FIELD SETTING” manual, along with the
operation manual, in a safe place.
10-4 COMPUTERISED CONTROL (FORCED OFF
SECOND
AND ON/OFF OPERATION) CODE NO.
(1) Wire specifications and how to perform wiring Mode No.
• Connect the input from outside (Input A) to terminals T1 FIRST
CODE NO.
and T2 of the transmission terminal block (X2M). SETTING FIELD SET
MODE

F2 T1 T2
FORCED 11-2 How to select FORCED OFF and ON/OFF
OFF OPERATION
• When in the field set mode, select mode No. 12, then set
Input A
the first code (switch) No. to “1”. Then set second code
(position) No. to “01” for FORCED OFF and “02” for ON/
OFF OPERATION. (FORCED OFF at factory set)

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11-3 Setting air filter sign 12. TEST OPERATION

• Remote controllers are equiped with liquid crystal display
Refer to the installation manual of the outdoor unit.
air filter signs to display the time to clean air filters.
• The operation lamp of the remote controller will flash when a
• Change the SECOND CODE NO. according to Table 4
malfunction occurs. Check the malfunction code on the liquid
depending on the amount of dirt or dust in the room.
crystal display to identify the point of trouble. An explanation
(SECOND CODE NO. is factory set to “01” for filter con-
of malfunction codes and the corresponding trouble is pro-
tamination-light)
vided in installation manual of the outdoor unit.
Table 4 If any of the items in Table 6 are displayed, there may be a prob-
Spacing time of FIRST SECOND lem with the wiring or power supply, so check the wiring again.
Setting display air filter Mode No. CODE CODE
sign (long life type) NO. NO. Table 6
Air filter con- Remote control display Content
tamination Approx. 2500 hrs 01 • There is a short circuit at the
-light “ ” is lit up FORCED OFF terminals (T1, T2)
10 (20) 0
Air filter con- “U3” is lit up • Test operation is not completed.
tamination Approx. 1250 hrs 02
-heavy • The power on the outdoor unit is
off.
• The outdoor unit has not been
11-4 Setting air discharge temperature “U4” is lit up wired for power supply.
• Change the SECOND CODE NO. according to Table 5 “UH” is lit up • Incorrect wiring for the transmis-
sion wire and / or FORCED OFF
depending on user’s need. wire.
(SECOND CODE NO. is set to “06” for cooling “08” for heat- • The transmission wire is cut.
ing at factory set) • The power on the indoor unit is off.
• The indoor unit has not been
Table 5 wired for power supply.
• Incorrect wiring for the remote
for cooling for heating No display
controller wire, the transmission
Mode No. 14 (24) 14 (24) wire and / or the FORCED OFF
wire.
FIRST CODE NO. 3 4 • The remote controller wire is cut.
01 55°F 64°F
02 57°F 66°F
03 59°F 68°F
04 61°F 70°F
05 63°F 72°F
06 64°F 73°F
SECOND
07 66°F 75°F
CODE NO.
08 68°F 77°F
09 70°F 79°F
10 72°F 81°F
11 73°F 82°F
12 75°F 84°F
13 77°F 86°F

NOTE
Air discharge temperature is not displayed on remote controller.

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