Installation of Split Units

Technical Support Department

August 21
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Frequently used Tools

Outlook Name Outlook Name

Copper pipe
Expander
cutter

Copper pipe
Pressure gauge
bender

Flaring tool Vacuum pump

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Frequently used Tools

Outlook Name Outlook Name

Anemometer Clamp meter

Acoustimeter Electric drill

Infrared
thermometer
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Accessories
No. Name of Accessories Q’ty
1 Installation Plate 1
2 Clip Anchor (expansible hook) 8
3 Self-tapping Screw ST3.9x25 (Type “A”) 8
4 Seal 1
5 Drain Joint 1
6 Remote controller 1
Parts you must purchase (a
7 Connecting pipe Assembly minimum pipe wall-thickness of
0.7mm is required.)
8 Wrapping Tape
9 Connecting Cable
Parts
10 Additional Drain Pipe (Outer Diameter 15.5mm)
Purchased separately
11 Insulation Materials
12 Cable Tie (5~10 pcs)
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Typical installation

 Use a stud finder to locate studs to

prevent unnecessary damage to the wall.

 A minimum pipe run of 3 meters is

required to minimize vibration & excessive
noise.

 Copper lines must be insulated

independently
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Typical installation

 Use a stud finder to locate studs to

prevent unnecessary damage to the wall.

 A minimum pipe run of 3 meters is

required to minimize vibration & excessive
noise.

 Copper lines must be insulated

independently
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General Installation Procedure

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General Installation Procedure

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Select Location
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Installation Space of Indoor Unit

More than 15cm

More than 12cm More than 12cm

More than 2.3m

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Installation Space of Indoor Unit

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Fit the Installation Plate

① Fit the installation plate horizontally on the wall with level gauge around the installation plate.
② If the wall is made of brick, concrete or the like, drill eight (8) 5mm diameter holes in the wall.
Insert clip anchor for appropriate mounting screws.
③ Fit the installation plate on the wall with eight (8) type “A” screws.

Correct orientation (should be level to prevent water drop from indoor unit)
of Installation Plate
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Drill a hole in the wall

Determine the location of the wall hole based on the
position of the mounting plate. Refer to Mounting Plate
Dimensions in the instructions to help you determine
the optimal position. The wall hole should be at least
65cm (25.5”) from the side of the unit, and at a slightly
lower angle to facilitate drainage.
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Connective Pipe Installation

① For the left-hand and right-hand piping, remove the pipe cover from the side panel.
② For the rear-right-hand and rear-left-hand piping, install the piping as shown below.
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Connective Pipe Installation

① Bend the connective pipe to be laid at 43mm height or less from the wall.
② Fix the end of the connective pipe. (Refer to Tightening Connection in REFRIGERANT PIPING
CONNECTION)
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Connect refrigerant pipe to indoor unit

① Align the center of the pipes.
② Sufficiently tighten the flare nut with hands, and then tighten it with a spanner and torque wrench as
shown below.

Indoor unit tubing Flare nut Pipings

Outer Tightening Additional tightening

Diam. torque(N.cm) torque(N.cm)
Caution: Φ6.35 1570 (160kgf.cm) 1960 (200kgf.cm)
Excessive torque can break nut depending Φ9.52 2940 (300kgf.cm) 3430 (350kgf.cm)
on installation conditions. Φ12.7 4900 (500kgf.cm) 5390 (550kgf.cm)
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Drainage Installation
① Run the drain hose downward slantly. Do not install the drain hose as illustrated below.
② When connecting extension drain hose, insulate the connecting part of extension drain hose
with a shield pipe.

Do not block water flow by a rise. Do not put the end of

drain hose into water.
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Connect the cable to the indoor unit

NOTE: Before performing any electrical work, turn off the main power to the system.

① The inside and outside connecting cable can be connected without removing the front grille.
② Connecting cable between indoor unit and outdoor unit shall be approved polychloroprene sheathed
flexible cord, type designation H07RN-F or heavier cord.
③ Lift the indoor unit panel up, remove the electrical box cover by loosening the screw.
④ Ensure the color of wires of outdoor unit and the terminal Nos. are the same to the indoor’s
respectively.
⑤ Wrap those cables with insulation tapes, so that they will not touch any electrical components.
Secure the cable onto the control board with the wire clamp.
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Connect the cable to the indoor unit

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Connect the cable to the indoor unit

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Wrapping

① Bundle the tubing, connecting cable, and drain hose with tape securely, evenly as shown below.
② Because the condensed water from rear of the indoor unit is gathered in ponding box and is piped out
of room. Do not put anything else in the box.
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Mount Indoor unit

① Pass the piping through the hole in the wall.

② Put the upper claw at the back of the indoor unit on the upper
hook of the installation plate, move the indoor unit from side to
side to see that it is securely hooked.
③ Piping can easily be operated by lifting the indoor unit with a
cushioning material between the indoor unit and the wall. Get it
out after finish piping.
④ Push the lower part of the indoor unit up on the wall, Then move
the indoor unit from side to side, up and down to check if it is
hooked securely.
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Caution

① Connect the indoor unit first, then the outdoor unit.

② Be careful not to let the drain hose slack.
③ Heat insulated for pipe (even extension pipe).
④ Be sure that the drain hose is located at the lowest side of the bundle. Locating at the
upper side can cause condensate water in drain pan to overflow to room.
⑤ Never intercross nor intertwist the power wire with other wires.
⑥ Make the drain hose sloped downward to drain out the condensed water smoothly.
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Installation Space of Outdoor Unit

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Installation Space of Outdoor Unit

Rows of series installation

The relations between H, A and L

are as following table:
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Not suitable locations

Oil's contaminant Fields with EMI

Sulfide gas (e.g. Natural hot

spring)

Coastal saline areas Dusty field

If you have to install the outdoor unit in above locations, please ask for customization of special treatment.
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Rooftop installation

 If the outdoor unit is installed on a roof structure, be sure to level the unit.
 Ensure the roof structure and anchoring method are adequate for the unit location.
 Consult local codes regarding rooftop mounting.
 If the outdoor unit is installed on roof structures or external walls, this may result in excessive
noise and vibration, and may also be classed as a non serviceable installation.
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Necessary Protections

Built a shell where always Built a wall where is Make a simple shell Take good care of the

heavily rains and snows always strong wind where is direct sunshine exhausted air if it stand
toward the street
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Outdoor installation
 Install the outdoor unit on a rigid base to prevent increasing noise level and
vibration.
 Determine the air outlet direction where the discharged air is not blocked.
 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 plates.
 Specially in windy area, install the unit to prevent the admission of wind.
 If need suspending installation, the installation bracket should accord
with technique requirement in the installation bracket diagram. The
installation wall should be solid brick, concrete or the same intensity
construction, or actions to reinforce, damping supporting should be taken.
The connection between bracket and wall, bracket and the air conditioner
should be firm, stable and reliable.
 Be sure there is no obstacle which block radiating air.
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Drain joint installation

 If a drain elbow (block drainage, only used on cooling only AC) is used,
the unit should be placed on a bracket which is taller than 3cm.
 If the unit (cooling and heating AC) is used in an area where
temperature falls below 0OC for 2 or 3 days in succession, it is
recommended not to use a drain elbow, for the drain water freezes and
the fan will be broken down.
 Fit the seal into the drain hole, then insert the drain joint into the
base pan hole of outdoor unit, rotate 90o to securely assemble them.
Connecting the drain joint with an extension drain hose (Locally
purchased),
 In case of the water draining off the outdoor unit during the heating
mode.
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Pipe length and the elevation

R22 Units

Pipe size Additional refrigerant (g/m)

Standard Max. Length Max. difference in
Capacity
Length (m) A (m) height B (m)
Gas Side Liquid Side R22

<18K φ6.35 5 10 5 30
18≤ C <21K φ6.35 5 15 8 30
21≤ C <35K φ9.52 5 20 10 60
35≤ C <41K φ9.52 5 25 10 60
41≤ C <60K φ9.52 5 30 15 60
60K φ9.52 5 30 20 60

Caution: Capacity is base on standard length and maximum allowance length is base of reliability；
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Pipe length and the elevation

R410a ON/OFF Units

Pipe size Additional refrigerant (g/m)

Standard Max. Length Max. difference in
Capacity
Length (m) A (m) height B (m)
Gas Side Liquid Side R410A

<18K φ6.35 5 20 8 20
18≤ C <36K φ9.52 5 25 10 40
36≤ C <60K φ9.52 5 30 15 40
60K φ9.52 5 30 20 40

Caution: Capacity is base on standard length and maximum allowance length is base of reliability；
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Pipe length and the elevation

R410a Inverter Units (Except for EU, NA and AU)

Pipe size Additional refrigerant (g/m)

Standard Max. Length Max. difference in
Capacity
Length (m) A (m) height B (m)
Gas Side Liquid Side R410A

≤15K φ6.35 5 15 8 15
15< C ≤24K φ9.52 5 25 15 30
24< C ≤36K φ9.52 5 30 20 30
36< C ≤60K φ9.52 5 50 30 30

Caution: Capacity is base on standard length and maximum allowance length is base of reliability；
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Pipe length and the elevation

R410a Inverter Units (EU, NA and AU)

Pipe size Additional refrigerant (g/m)

Standard Max. Length Max. difference in
Capacity
Length (m) A (m) height B (m)
Gas Side Liquid Side R410A

<15K φ6.35 5 25 10 15
15≤ C <24K φ9.52 5 30 20 30
24≤ C <36K φ9.52 5 50 25 30
36≤ C <60K φ9.52 5 65 30 30

Caution: Capacity is base on standard length and maximum allowance length is base of reliability；
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Pipe length and the elevation

R32 ON/OFF Units

Pipe size Additional refrigerant (g/m)

Standard Max. Length Max. difference in
Capacity
Length (m) A (m) height B (m)
Gas Side Liquid Side R32

<18K φ6.35 5 20 8 12
18≤ C <36K φ9.52 5 25 10 24
36≤ C <60K φ9.52 5 30 15 24
60K φ9.52 5 30 20 24

Caution: Capacity is base on standard length and maximum allowance length is base of reliability；
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Pipe length and the elevation

R32 Inverter Units

Pipe size Additional refrigerant (g/m)

Standard Max. Length Max. difference in
Capacity
Length (m) A (m) height B (m)
Gas Side Liquid Side R32

<15K φ6.35 5 25 10 12
15≤ C <24K φ9.52 5 30 20 24
24≤ C <36K φ9.52 5 50 25 24
36≤ C <60K φ9.52 5 65 30 24

Caution: Capacity is base on standard length and maximum allowance length is base of reliability；
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Oil Trap

Note: The oil trap should be installed per 8-10 meters.

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Flaring work

Main cause for refrigerant leakage is due to defect in the

flaring work.
Carry out correct flaring work using the following procedure:

A、Cut the pipes and the cable.

① Use the piping kit accessory or pipes purchased locally.
② Measure the distance between the indoor and the
outdoor unit.
③ Cut the pipes a little longer than the measured distance.
④ Cut the cable 1.5m longer than the pipe length.
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Flaring work

B、Burr removal.
① Completely remove all burrs from the cut cross section of
pipe/tube.
② Put the end of the copper tube/pipe in a downward
direction as you remove burrs in order to avoid dropping
burrs into the tubing.

Flare nut
C、 Putting flare nut on.
Remove flare nuts installed on indoor and outdoor unit, then
Copper tube
put them on pipe/tube having completed burr removal. (not
possible to put them on after flaring work)
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Flaring work

D、 Flaring
Firmly hold copper pipe in a die in the dimension shown in the table below.

Outer diam. A(mm)

(mm) Max. Min.
Φ6.35 1.3 0.7
Φ9.52 1.6 1.0
Φ12.7 1.8 1.0
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Flaring work
E、 Check.
 Compare the flared work with the below diagram.
 If flare is found to be defective, cut off the flared section and do flaring work
again.

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Pipe work
Following the Three Basic Rules of Refrigerant Piping.
(2) Cleaning (free of
(1) Drying (no moisture) (3) Tightening (air-tightness)
contamination)
There shall be no moisture in the There shall be no dust in the pipe. There shall be no refrigerant leak.
pipe.

Item

• Water entering from outside, • Oxidized film generated during • Insufficient brazing Inadequate
such as rain. brazing. flaring or insufficient tightening
Cause • Moisture due to dew • Entering of foreign items such as torque.
condensation occurring inside the dust, particles and oil from • Inadequate tightening of flange
pipe. outside. connection.
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Pipe work
(2) Cleaning (free of
(1) Drying (no moisture) (3) Tightening (air-tightness)
contamination)
• Clogging of expansion valve, capillary • Clogging of expansion valve, capillary • Gas shortage
tube, etc. tube, etc. • Insufficient cooling or heating.
• Insufficient cooling or heating. • Insufficient cooling or heating. • Temperature increasing of discharge gas.
• Degradation of refrigerant oil. • Degradation of refrigerant oil. • Degradation of refrigerant oil.
• Malfunction of compressor. • Malfunction of compressor. • Malfunction of compressor.

Problem For reference

Not clogged Clogged

Compressor is corroded due to moisture. Capillary is clogged with dust.

• Same as the items on the left. • Follow the basic brazing procedure
• Do not use tools or devices • Follow the basic flaring procedure.
Preventive • previously used with a different • Follow the basic flange connection
measure • type of refrigerant. procedure.
• Conduct an air-tightness test (gas leak
check).
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Tightening Connection
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Electric safety

Electric safety regulations for the initial Installation

① If there is serious safety problem about the power supply, the technicians should refuse to install the air
conditioner and explain to the client until the problem is solved.
② Power voltage should be in the range of 90%~110% of rated voltage.
③ The electrical leakage protector and main power switch with a 1.5 times capacity of Max. Current of the unit are
recommended to be installed in power circuit.
④ Ensure the air conditioner is grounded well.
⑤ According to the attached Wiring Diagram located on the panel of the outdoor unit to connect the wire.
⑥ All wiring must comply with local and national electrical codes and be installed by qualified and skilled electricians.
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Electric safety
An individual branch circuit and single receptacle used only for this air conditioner must be available. See
the following table for suggested wire sizes and fuse specifications:
Model Power supply Input Rated Amp(Switch/Fuse)
12K 16A
18K 20A
220-240V~, 50/60Hz
24K 30A
30k 30A
NOTE: The supply voltage must be consistent with the rate voltage of the air conditioner.

Minimum norminal cross-sectional area of conductors:

Rated current of appliance (A) Nominal cross-sectional area(mm2)
>3 and <6 0.75
>6 and <10 1.0
>10 and <16 1.5
>16 and <25 2.5
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Connect the cable to the outdoor unit

NOTE: Before performing any electrical work, turn off the main power to the system.

① Remove the electrical control board cover from the outdoor unit by loosening the screw.
② Connect the connective cables to the terminals as identified with their respective matched numbers
on the terminal block of indoor and outdoor units.
③ Secure the cable onto the control board with the cord clamp.
④ To prevent the ingress of water, from a loop of the connective cable as illustrated in the installation
diagram of indoor and outdoor units.
⑤ Insulate unused cords (conductors) with PVC-tape. Process them so they do not touch any electrical
or metal parts.
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Connect the cable to the outdoor unit

Te rminal blo ck o f o utd oor unit
Cooling only type. Cooling & heating type.

Or Or

Wire-holding bo ard

( 1)

Cooling on ly type. Cooling & h eating type.

Or

Wire-holding
bo ard

( 2)
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Caution
After the confirmation of the above conditions, prepare the wiring as follows:
 Never fail to have an individual power circuit specifically for the air conditioner. As for the method of wiring,
be guided by the wiring diagram posted on the inside of control cover.
 The screw which fasten the wiring in the casing of electrical fittings are liable to come loose from vibrations
to which the unit is subjected during the course of transportation. Check them and make sure that they are all
tightly fastened. (If they are loose, it could cause burn-out of the wires.)
 Specification of power source.
 Confirm that electrical capacity is sufficient.
 See to that the starting voltage is maintained at more than 90 percent of the rated voltage marked on the
name plate.
 Confirm that the cable thickness is as specified in the power source specification.
 Always install an earth leakage circuit breaker in a wet or moist area.
 The following would be caused by voltage drop. Vibration of a magnetic switch, which will damage the
contact point, fuse breaking, disturbance of the normal function of the overload.
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Why air purging

Reason: If the compressor run with air inside for a long time and the discharge pipe is blocked, it
may cause explosive.

1) The compressor is overheat and oil is boiled away.

2) The temperature and pressure of oil-air mixture arise continuously and reach the burning
point of oil.
3) The oil-air mixture burns up, the temperature and pressure arise quickly.
4) When the pressure is over the limited pressure of compressor body (15.7~19.6MPa), the blast
and danger happen.
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Why air purging

Water inside will cause,
• Ice block happens in the capillary or at the filter of the accumulator.
• Oil is turned bad.
• Casting parts will be rusted.

Particle will cause,

• The compressor will be blocked or locked
• Metal particle will cause the insulation bad, maybe burn the terminals of compressor.

Therefore, the indoor unit and tubing between the indoor and outdoor unit must be do leakage test
and evacuated to remove any non-condensable air and moisture from the system.
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Air purging with vacuum pump

Preparation:
 Check that each tube (both liquid and gas side tubes) between the indoor and outdoor units have been
properly connected and all wiring for the test run has been completed. Remove the service valve caps from
both the gas and the liquid side on the outdoor unit.
 Note that both the liquid and the gas side service valves on the outdoor unit are kept closed at this stage.

Connective Air purging

Time required for evacuation
pipe length Method

Less than 5m Use vacuum pump. 10 min

More than 5m Use vacuum pump. 15-30min

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Air purging with vacuum pump

When relocate the unit to another place, do air purging with vacuum pump again.
Make sure the refrigerant added into the air conditioner is liquid form in any case. (Especially R410A)
Ps: R410A is composed of liquid CH2F2(R32 50%) and liquid CHF2CF3(R125 50%). But gas R410A has different ratio of
R32 and R125, so gas R410A doesn’t have R410A’s performance. In order to make sure liquid R410A charging, we
should inverse refrigerant cylinder without siphon.

Note: For the R32 refrigerant model, make sure the conditions within the area have been made the safe by control of
flammable material when the refrigerant added into air conditioner.
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Operation of vacuum pump

For method of using a manifold valve, refer to its operation manual.
① Completely tighten the flare nuts, A, B, C, D, connect the manifold
valve charge hose to a charge port of the low-pressure valve on the
gas pipe side.
② Connect the charge hose connection to the vacuum pump.
③ Fully open the handle Lo of the manifold valve.
④ Operate the vacuum pump to evacuate. After starting evacuation,
slightly loose the flare nut of the Lo valve on the gas pipe side and
check that the air is entering (Operation noise of the vacuum pump
changes and a compound meter indicates 0 instead of minus)
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Operation of vacuum pump

Manifo ld valve
Compound meter Pressure gauge
⑤ Turn the stem of the packed valve B about 45o
counterclockwise for 6~7 seconds after the gas coming out,
then tighten the flare nut again. Make sure the pressure -76cmH g
display in the pressure indicator is a little higher than the Handle Lo Handle Hi
atmosphere pressure. Charge hose
⑥ Remove the charge hose from the Low pressure charge Charge hose
hose. Vacuum pump
⑦ Fully open the packed valve stems B and A.
⑧ Securely tighten the cap of the packed valve.

Low pressure valve

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Necessary Tools IDU Installation ODU Installation Pipe Work Wiring Air Purging

Operation of vacuum pump

Low pressure side

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Gas Leakage Check Drainage Check Test Running

Gas leakage check method

1. Soap water
Apply a soap water or a liquid neutral detergent on the indoor unit
connection and outdoor unit connections by a soft brush to check for
leakage of the connecting points of the piping. If bubbles come out, the
pipes have leakage.

2. Leak detector
Use the leak detector to check for leakage.

CAUTION:
A: Lo packed valve
B: Hi packed valve
C and D are ends of indoor unit connection.
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Gas Leakage Check Drainage Check Test Running

Drainage check

① Open the front panel from the indoor unit.

② To check the drainage.
 Pour a glass of water on the evaporator.
 Ensure the water flows through the drain hose of the
indoor unit without any leakage and goes out the drain exit.
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Gas Leakage Check Drainage Check Test Running

Perform test operation after completing gas leak check at the flare nut connections and electrical safety
check.
 Check that all tubing and wiring have been properly connected.
 Check that the gas and liquid side service valves are fully open.

1. Connect the power, press the ON/OFF button on the remote controller to turn the unit on.
2. Use the MODE button to select COOL, HEAT, AUTO and FAN to check if all the functions works well.
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Gas Leakage Check Drainage Check Test Running

3. When the ambient temperature is too low (lower than 17OC), the unit cannot be controlled by the remote
controller to run at cooling mode, manual operation can be taken. Manual operation is used only when the remote
controller is disable or maintenance necessary.
 Hold the panel sides and lift the panel up to an angle until it remains fixed with a clicking sound.
 Press the Manual control button to select the AUTO or COOL, the unit will operate under Forced AUTO or COOL
mode.
4. The test operation should last about 30 minutes.
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Gas Leakage Check Drainage Check Test Running

To judge whether the system is operating well, we normally test the low pressure of the system and
the current of the compressor. When the following phenomena happen, we can fix the most possible
reasons.
Phenomena
The most possible reason
Low pressure Compressor current
The gas in the compressor or 4-way valve is leaked
Higher Lower
from high pressure side to low pressure side.
The refrigerant is over charge. The ambient
Higher Higher
temperature is too high.
The refrigerant is not enough. The ambient
Lower Lower
temperature is too low.
Lower Higher The refrigeration system is blocked.
Normal Higher Low voltage
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Type 1. Installation location

Slantwise-installed indoor unit

is not good for drainage

Installation Tips:
Install the indoor units level is quite important, which will help to facilitate drainage.
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Type 1. Installation location

The space for the outlet is

apparently not adequate.

Installation Tips: Basic requirements of location and spaces for outdoor installation: to ensure the outdoor unit
Smooth in/out the wind, the left side should ≥ 30cm, to the right ≥ 60cm, to the up ≥ 30cm, above ≥ 30cm, in front
≥ 200cm
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Type 1. Installation location

The ventilation of the outdoor

unit is very bad.

Installation Tips: Basic requirements of location and spaces for outdoor installation: to ensure the outdoor unit
Smooth in/out the wind, the left side should ≥ 30cm, to the right ≥ 60cm, to the up ≥ 30cm, above ≥ 30cm, in front
≥ 200cm
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Type 2. Connecting pipe/Wall hole

Not well-arranged indoor

piping

Installation Tips: The air-conditioner piping and wiring connections should be correct, solid, and to a
reasonable degree of bending
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Type 2. Connecting pipe/Wall hole

no blocking for the wall hole

Installation Tips:
Wall-off hole should be neat, installed after the sealed-off block wall of mud hole to prevent foreign
matter into the indoor air.
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Type 2. Connecting pipe/Wall hole

The indoor piping is not well

organized, which will affect air-in,
and the pipe connection is left
not wrapped

Installation Tips:
For the connection of pipes and wire, make sure to wrap the connecting wire, connection pipe and drain
pipe together with wrapping belt, taking the direction from outdoor side to indoor side while wrapping,
which will prevent the system from rain. In order to not affect the air-in of indoor piping, also make sure the
right distances between indoor and outdoor connection.
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Type 2. Connecting pipe/Wall hole

Messy wires

Installation Tips:
The connection wires have to be wrapped with piping together, they are not allowed to be exposed
outside, in case of any danger that may be caused.
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Type 2. Connecting pipe/Wall hole

No drainage
bending.

Installation Tips:
When the wrapped piping and wires have been put into the room through the wall hole, you have to bend
the part of piping and wires near the wall hole, preventing rains from coming into the indoor units.
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Type 2. Connecting pipe/Wall hole

No heat preservation
on the piping.

Installation Tips:
The connecting parts of the outdoor units and piping have to be protected with the black insulation foam,
then using the wrap belt to wrap together with wire. The exposed parts of piping without black insulation
foam can’t be more than 10CM, or the cooling/heating performance of the unit may be reduced.
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Type 2. Connecting pipe/Wall hole

The flattened or damaged

piping will greatly influence
the cooling/ heating
performance.

Installation Tips:
The connection pipe need to be vertically or horizontally organized, when bending the pipe, make sure
bending radius is no bigger than 10CM, and when bending, the pipes must not be flattened.
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Type 2. Connecting pipe/Wall hole

Indoor installation plate is

not well installed, unit may
drop from the wall.

Installation Tips:
Indoor unit installation plate have to be evenly attached to the unit and leaned to the wall closely.
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Type 3. Installation structure and safety

Outdoor unit is not

horizontally placed, the unit
is possibly to move and may
have leakage.

Installation Tips:
When outdoor unit is installed on a platform, the drainage of outdoor unit have to be more care-taken, and the unit
need to be fixed to avoid moving when units vibrate.
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Type 3. Installation structure and safety

Not enough screws is used.

Installation Tips:
When installing the first bracket (outdoor), at least 6 screws need to be used, and the diameter for each
one shall not be less than φ10mm. And
the bracket need to be horizontally installed.
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Type 3. Installation structure and safety

The mounted bolt

is not fastened.

Installation Tips:
4 bolts (diameter bigger than Φ10mm) on the bottom bracket need to be well fastened.
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Type 3. Installation structure and safety

Potential risks caused by

messy power wire
arrangement.

Installation Tips:
The long power cord should be well arranged, and put into the vacant spaces in the indoor unit or fix it
beside the unit; it is not allowed to wind the wire to little circles which may cause heat.
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Type 4. Electrical Safety

Wire clip is not used Wire

is disjoined easily when it
is dragged.
Installation Tips:
It is highly suggested to use wire clip to fix the wire.
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Type 4. Electrical Safety

Using nonstandard
connection wire

Installation Tips:
The indoor-outdoor connection wire must be neoprene wire, PVC wire can’t be used.
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Type 4. Electrical Safety

For big capacity unit, if

power plug is used, it is
very dangerous.

Installation Tips:
Usually, only single phase air conditioner with rated current which isn’t bigger than 16A is suggest to use
power plug, while other A/C is usually connected to the wire connector. If use power plug on these units, it
has big potential to cause heat or even fire.
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Type 4. Electrical Safety

Grounding is not
well fixed.

Installation Tips:
Grounding wire or grounding end must be well connected or fastened. If you want to loosen it, you have
to use tools to do that. And the green-yellow wire can only be used for grounding.
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Type 4. Electrical Safety

Using power plug for unit

whose rated current is bigger
than 16A, and grounding
wire is not connected.

Installation Tips:
If the unit don’t have grounding wire or leakage protection switch, when the unit work abnormally or
short circuit or leakage happen, the unit can’t be grounded, thus it may cause fire or casualties.
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Type 4. Electrical Safety

Extra wires are all placed in the

outdoor unit, thus it is possible
that the connection wires can
abrade or overheat with each
other

Installation Tips for indoor/outdoor low-tension signal wire:

Long signal wire / power cord is not allowed to be stuffed into the outdoor unit.
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Type 4. Electrical Safety

Nonstandard connection

Installation Tips for wire connection:

To connect wires, you must use proper connecting terminal, and the connected wires must be
sealed with proper glue to prevent water.
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