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AIR CONDITIONER
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
MFL39754865
LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
Registered Office : A Wing ( 3rd Floor )
D-3 , District Center, Saket , New Delhi -110017
P/No. MFL39754865_V2 www.lg.com
(Recommended 24°C is suitable for human body)
PRECAUTION
• Contact the authorized service technician for repair or
maintenance of this unit. We recommend usage of voltage stabilizer with
• Please install your air-conditioner by company high / low voltage cut off in areas having voltage
authorised service franchisee / authorised service fluctuations.
and sales dealer.
• The air conditioner is not intended for use by young
children or invalids without supervision. AC TONNAGE STABILIZER KVA
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that (3-STEP STABILIZER)
they do not play with the air conditioner.
• When the power cord is to be replaced, replacement 1.0 3
work shall be performed by authorized personnel only, 1.5 4
using only genuine replacement parts.
2.0 5
Prior to Operation
Preparing for Operation Cleaning and Maintenance
1. Contact an installation specialist for 1. Do not touch the metal parts of the unit
installation. when removing the filter. Injury can occur.
2. Plug in the power plug properly. 2. Do not use water to clean inside the air
3. Use a dedicated circuit. conditioner. Exposure to water can
4. Do not use an extension cord. destroy the insulation, leading to electric
5. Do not start/stop operation by plugging/ shock.
unplugging the power cord. 3. When cleaning the unit, first make sure
6. If the cord/plug is damaged, replace it with that the power and breaker are turned off.
only an authorized replacement part. The fan rotates at a very high speed during
operation. There is a possibility of injury if
the unit’s power is triggered while cleaning
Usage inner parts of the unit.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that may cause harm to the
air conditioner.
Features
WARNING
This appliance should be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations. This guide acts as a
guide to help to explain product features.
Indoor unit
Air Inlet
Signal Receptor
Air Filter
Front Panel
Outdoor unit
Connecting
Wires
Piping
Display
Screen start or stop Mosquito Away operation
2
Sets the
sleep mode auto operation.
Ad-
FAN M’SOON justs the room temperature when cool-
Control ing and heating.
Panel
-
H’COOL
fan speed.
M’SOON
Use to remove excess moisture.
H’COOL button : Cools down the
H’COOL
indoor temperature within a short
period of time
M
Display
Screen
2
air flow direction.
AM ON
Control
Panel A/CLEAN
H’COOL
Turn indoor unit
LIGHT display ON or OFF.
remote
controller settings.
12 BASIC FUNCTIONS
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Cooling your room Removing humidity (Cooling Mode Only)
(Cooling operation) (Monsoon operation)
1 Press to turn on the power. This mode removes excess moisture from
environment with high humidity or in the rainy
2 Press repeatedly to select the cooling season, in order to prevent mold from setting
operation. in. This mode adjusts the room temperature
- is displayed on the display screen. and the fan speed automatically to maintain
the optimal level of humidity.
1 Press to turn on the power.
2 Press M’SOON to select the monsoon operation.
- M is displayed on the display screen.
! NOTE
Cooling-only models do not support this
function.
13
! NOTE
• Adjusting the air flow direction horizon-
tally may not be supported, depending
on the model.
• Adjusting the air deflector arbitrarily may
cause product failure.
• If you restart the air conditioner, it starts
3 Press to adjust the fan speed. to operate with the previously set direc-
tion of air flow, so the air deflector may
not match the icon displayed on the re-
mote control. When this occurs, press
Adjusting the fan speed or to adjust the direction of
1 Press repeatedly to adjust the fan the air flow again.
speed.
- Select if you want natural air.
The fan speed adjusts automatically.
Setting the timer
You can use the timer function to save energy
Natural wind (CHAOS Logic) and to use the air conditioner more efficiently.
For fresher feeling, press the INDOOR FAN
SPEED SELECTION BUTTON and set to Setting the current time
Natural wind mode.
In this mode, the wind blows like a natural 1 Press and hold it for longer than 3 sec-
breeze by automatically changing fan speed. onds.
- The AM/PM icon flickers at the bottom of
the display screen.
14
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
- If you turn off the power, the fan oper-
The air conditioner offers some additional ad- ates for 30 minutes and cleans the inside
vanced functions. of the indoor unit.
Changing room temperature ! NOTE
quickly
Some buttons cannot be used while the
H’COOL(Himalaya)Mode auto cleaning function is in operation.
This mode allows you to cool indoor air quickly
Code Description
2 Cool
1 Cool slightly
0 Maintain 3 Press or to set the desired
room temperature.
temperature - The temperature range is 18°C -
-1 Heat slightly 30°C
-2 Heat
4 Press repeatedly to select the fan speed.
! NOTE
! NOTE
• In this mode, you cannot adjust the fan
speed, but you can set the air deflector • This function may not be supported, de-
to rotate automatically. pending on the model.
• This function may not be supported, de-
pending on the model. Mosquito Away* Operation (Optional)
Mosquito Away is a device to radiate frequency
which mosquitoes don’t like.
1 Press
Dimmer (Optional) - To start Mosquito Away function.
In Dimmer Mode Unit Display will be turned OFF
completely but system will be in running state.
! NOTE
Dimmer Mode will be cancelled if any key • You can use this function by pressing without
except is pressed turning the air conditioner ON. (In this case, Fan speed
(Power Key will turn OFF the Unit. can not be changed).
At this time horizontal vane will be at default position &
the fan speed will be low.
• This function can be co used with other function like
timer, monsoon.
• This function may not be supported depending on the
This function may not be supported by model.
Auto Restart feature (depending on • The Mosquito Away performance can be different
selected models.) depending on the customer’s environment.
* For detail refer Disclaimer.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 17
(Forced Operation)
restart (Optional)
8
Open the front
panel upward
ON/OFF
button
ON/OFF
button
HeatpumpModel
CoolingModel
RoomTemp. ³24°C 21°C³RoomTemp.<24°C RoomTemp.<21°C
Operating mode Cooling Cooling Healthy Dehumidification Heating
Indoor FAN Speed High High High High
Setting Temperature 22°C 22°C 23°C 24°C
Caution :
,
- Do not wash the Micro Protection Filter
with water because the filter can be
damaged.
(Rear)
(Rear)
(Side)
(Side) Air intake
Air intake Piping vents Piping
vents Drain Hose Drain Hose
Air outlet Air outlet
vents vents
TROUBLESHOOTING 21
call
call
call
call
22 TROUBLESHOOTING
Contraction or expa-
Tak-tak noise from indoor nsion of plastic com- It is a natural phenomenon, and can only
unit ponents due to chan- be reduced but not overcome completely
ge in temperature
Operation ranges
For Heat & Cool model, heating operation range follows the below table.
* When the outdoor temperature drops below 0°C, heating capacity may drop slightly depending on the
operation condition.
When the air conditioner is not going to be used for a long time.
When air conditioner is not going to be
When the air conditioner is to be used again.
used for a long time.
Operate the air conditioner on Air circulation Clean the air filter and install it in the indoor
mode (Refer to page 23) for 2 to 3 hours. unit.
• This will dry out the internal mechanisms. (Refer to page 26 for cleaning filters.)
Turn off the circuit breaker, and disconnect Check that the air inlet and outlet of the
the plug. indoor/outdoor unit are not blocked.
CAUTION
Turn off the circuit breaker when the air conditioner
is not going to be used for a long time.
Dirt may collect and may cause a fire.
Remove the batteries from the remote
control.
DISCLAIMER 23
DISCLAIMER
IMPORTANT: Long term effect not tested and mosquitoes may become resistant. Mosquito species used in
the test below may differ from the mosquito species of your region. This product is one of the ways to manage
mosquitoes and not intended to replace other protective devices against mosquitoes.
Test Details:
A: Tested by International Institute of Biotechnology and Toxicology (IIBAT), India, According to LG internal
testing method.
Test conducted, three times at temperature of 27±2°C and humidity of 60±10%
Test used two chambers size 3.5m x 2.6m x 2.2m, the chamber with the LG air conditioner assumed to
be inside (“inside chamber”) and the chamber without the LG conditioner assumed to be outside
(“outside chamber”).
Cages (25cm3) are placed inside each chamber, connected using netted sleeves to enable the movement
of the mosquitoes from one cage to another.
One person is placed inside the inside chamber to attract mosquitoes
For each test, 50 lab cultured 3-5 days old mosquitoes were placed in the cage in outside chamber; number
of mosquitoes coming into the cage in inside chamber was counted every 10 minutes for 90 minutes under
2 settings:
Control setting (low fan ON + mosquito repelling ultrasonic OFF)
Treatment setting (low fan ON + mosquito repelling ultrasonic ON)
Test Result:
Found to repel on average 81.1% of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Repel rate shows percentage of mosquitoes
prevented from entering the inside chamber after 90 minutes of Treatment setting compared to Control setting.
Represented average of 81.1% derived from 76.9%, 84.6%, 81.8%.
Test Result:
Found to repel on average 72.5% of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Repel rate shows percentage of mosquitoes
prevented from entering the inside chamber after 90 minutes of Treatment setting compared to Control setting.
Represented average of 72.5% derived from 73.1%, 64.3%, 80.0%.
Results may vary in other settings, including but not limited to temperature, humidity, location, space, mosquito
species, number of mosquitoes, number of persons, and operation time.
20 INSTALLATION
- Do not use sea water for this purpose.
INSTALLATION 19
TEST RUNNING
1. Check that all tubing and wiring have been 3. Ensure the difference between the intake
properly connected. temperature and the discharge is more than 8°C
2. Check that the gas and liquid side service valves (Cooling) or reversely (Heating).
are fully open.
Intake temperature
A Prepare remote control
1. Remove the battery cover Discharge air
by pulling it according to the
arrow direction.
2. Insert new batteries making
sure that the (+) and (–) of
battery are installed correctly. Discharge
temperature
3. Reattach the cover by
pushing it back into position. 4. For reference; the gas side pressure of optimum
condition is as below.(Cooling)
NOTE:
Use 2 AAA(1.5volt) batteries. Do not use
rechargeable batteries. kgf/cm2
Remove the batteries from the remote control if kgf/cm2
the system is not going to be used for a long
time. NOTE: If the actual pressure are higher than shown, the
system is most likely over-charged, and charge
should be removed. If the actual pressureare
lower than shown, the system is most likely
B Settlement of outdoor unit undercharged, and charge should be added
Anchor the outdoor unit with a bolt and nut ø10mm) The air conditioner is now ready for use.
tightly and horizontally on a concrete or rigid mount.
PUMP DOWN
When installing on the wall, roof or rooftop, anchor
the mounting base securely with a nail or wire
assuming the influence of wind and earthquake. This is performed when the unit is to be
In the case when the vibration of the unit is relocated or the refrigerant circuit is serviced.
conveyed to the hose, secure the unit with an Pump Down means collecting all refrigerant in the
anti-vibration rubber. outdoor unit without loss in refrigerant gas.
CAUTION:
Bolt Be sure to perform Pump Down procedure with the
unit cooling mode.
Pump Down Procedure
1. Connect a low-pressure gauge mainifold hose to the
charge port on the gas side service valve.
2. Open the gas side service valve halfway and purge
the air from the manifold hose using the refrigerant
Tubing connection gas.
3. Close the liquid side service valve(all the way in).
C Evaluation of the performance 4. Turn on the unit's operating switch and start the
Operate unit for 15~20 minutes, then check the cooling operation.
system refrigerant charge: 5. When the low-pressure gauge reading becomes 1
1. Measure the pressure of the gas side service to 0.5kg/cm2G(14.2 to 7.1 P.S.I.G.), fully close the
valve. gas side valve stem and then quickly turn off the
unit. At that time, Pump Down has been completed
2. Measure the temperature of the intake and and all refrigerant gas will have been collected in
discharge of air. the outdoor unit.
18 INSTALLATION
AIR PURGING
Soap water method Gas side
(1) Remove the caps from the 2-way and 3-way
valves.
(2) Remove the service-port cap from the 3-way
valves.
(3) To open the 2-way valve turn the valve stem
Liquid side
counterclockwise approximately 90°, wait for 3-way valve
about 2~3 sec, and close it. (Close)
(4) Apply a soap water or a liquid neutral detergent
on the indoor unit connection or outdoor unit 2-way valve
connections by a soft brush to check for (Open)
leakage of the connecting points of the piping.
(5) If bubbles come out, the pipes have leakage.
Cap
Hexagonal wrench
C Evacuation
Connect the charge hose end described in the
preceding steps to the vacuum pump to Indoor unit
evacuate the tubing and indoor unit.
Confirm the "Lo" knob of the manifold valve is
open. Then, run the vacuum pump.
The operation time for evacuation varies with
tubing length and capacity of the pump. The
following table shows the time required for
evacuation.
Required time for evacuation when 30 gal/h
vacuum pump is used Outdoor unit
If tubing length is less If tubing length is longer
than 10m (33 ft) than 10m (33 ft)
10 min. or more 15 min. or more
When the desired vacuum is reached, close the
"Lo" knob of the manifold valve and stop the
vacuum pump.
D Finishing the job
With a service valve wrench, turn the valve stem
of liquid side valve counter-clockwise to fully Manifold valve
open the valve. Pressure Lo Hi
Turn the valve stem of gas side valve gauge
counter-clockwise to fully open the valve.
Loosen the charge hose connected to the gas side
service port slightly to release the pressure, then Open Close
remove the hose.
Replace the flare nut and its bonnet on the gas side
service port and fasten the flare nut securely with an
adjustable wrench. This process is very important to
prevent leakage from the system.
Replace the valve caps at both gas and liquid side
service valves and fasten them tight.
This completes air purging with a vacuum pump.
The air conditioner is now ready to test run. Vacuum pump
INSTALLATION 17
AIR PURGING
Do a leak test of all joints of the tubing(both
Air purging indoor and outdoor) and both gas and liquid side
Air and moisture remaining in the refrigerant service valves.
system have undesirable effects as indicated Bubbles indicate a leak. Be sure to wipe off the
below. soap with a clean cloth.
Pressure in the system rises.
After the system is found to be free of leaks,
Operating current rises. relieve the nitrogen pressure by loosening the
Cooling(or heating) efficiency drops. charge hose connector at the nitrogen cylinder.
Moisture in the refrigerant circuit may When the system pressure is reduced to normal,
freeze and block capillary tubing. disconnect the hose from the cylinder.
Water may lead to corrosion of parts in the
refrigeration system.
Therefore, the indoor unit and tubing between Indoor unit
the indoor and outdoor unit must be leak tested
and evacuated to remove any noncondensables
and moisture from the system.
Air purging with vacuum
pump
A Preparation
Outdoor unit
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. Manifold valve
Pressure Lo Hi
gauge
B Leak test
Connect the manifold valve(with pressure
gauges) and dry nitrogen gas cylinder to
this service port with charge hoses.
Charge hose
CAUTION
Be sure to use a manifold valve for air
purging. If it is not available, use a stop valve
for this purpose. The 3-way valve must always
be kept close.
Pressurize the system to maximum 250
P.S.I.G.(R-22 model) or 400 P.S.I.G. Nitrogen gas
cylinder(in vertical
(R-410A model) with dry nitrogen gas and standing position)
close the cylinder valve when the gauge
reading reached 250 P.S.I.G. (R-22 model)
or 400 P.S.I.G. (R-410A model). Next, step
is leak test with liquid soap.
CAUTION
CAUTION There is a risk of fire and explosion.
- Inert gas (nitrogen) should be used when you
To avoid nitrogen entering the refrigerant system in a
check plumbing leaks, cleaning or repairs of
liquid state, thetop of the cylinder must be higher than its
pipes etc.
bottom when you pressurize thesystem. Usually, the
cylinder is used in a vertical standing position. If you are using combustible gases including
oxygen, product may have the risk of fires and
explosions.
16 INSTALLATION
CONNECTING THE CABLE
BETWEEN INDOOR & OUTDOOR UNIT
Checking the drainage Form the piping
To remove the front panel from the indoor A Form the piping by wrapping the
A unit, remove the front panel from the connecting portion of the indoor unit with
indoor unit cabinet. insulation material and secure it with two
Set the air direction louvers up-and-down to kinds of vinyl tapes.
the position(horizontally) by hand. If you want to connect an additional drain
Remove the securing screws that retain the hose, the end of the drain outlet should be
front panel. Pull the lower left and right routed above the ground. Secure the drain
sides of the grille toward you and lift it off. hose appropriately.
(18K, 24K models: 3EA)
B In cases where the outdoor unit is
installed below the indoor unit perform
the following.
Tape the piping, drain hose and
Pull the right and
the left side. connecting cable from down to up.
Screw Secure the tapped piping along the exterior
wall using saddle or equivalent.
Seal small openings
around pipings with a
B To check the drainage. gum type sealant.
Pour a glass of water on the evaporator.
Ensure the water flows through the drain
hose of the indoor unit without any leakage Taping
and goes out the drain exit. Drain
hose
Pipings
Connecting
cable
Trap is required to prevent water
from entering into electrical parts.
In cases where the Outdoor unit is
C installed above the Indoor unit perform
the following.
C Drain piping Tape the piping, and connecting cable from
down to up.
The drain hose should point downward for
Secure the taped piping along the exterior
easy drain flow.
wall. Form a trap to prevent water entering
Downward slope the room.
Fix the piping onto the wall by saddle or
equivalent.
Seal a small opening
around the pipings
with gum type sealant.
Do not make drain piping.
Trap
Accumulated
Do not raise
drain water
Air Tip of drain hose
Less than
dipped in water
50mm gap
Water Water Water
Waving
leakage leakage leakage Ditch
Trap
INSTALLATION 15
CONNECTING THE CABLE
BETWEEN INDOOR & OUTDOOR UNIT
Connect the cable to the Outdoor Unit
outdoor unit
Terminal block
A Remove the control cover from the unit by
loosening the screw.
Connect the wires to the terminals on the
control board individually. Over 5mm
B Secure the cable onto the control board with Connecting cable
the cord clamp.
C Refix the control cover to the original Connecting cable
position with the screw. control
Cover Control
D Use a recognized circuit breaker 20A (12K,18K),
25A (24K, 26K) between the power source
and the unit. A disconnecting device to
adequately disconnect all supply lines must
be fitted.
Connecting Cable 1 each (Cooling only)
Connecting cable 2 each (Heat pump only)
CAUTION
After the confirmation of the above conditions, prepare the wiring as follows:
1) Never fail to have an individual power circuit specifically for the air conditioner. As for
the method of wiring, be guided by the circuit diagram posted on the inside of control
cover.
2) 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.)
3) Specification of power source.
4) Confirm that electrical capability is sufficient.
5) See to that the starting voltage is maintained at more than 90 percent of the rated
voltage marked on the name plate.
6) Confirm that the cable thickness is as specified in the power source specification.
(Particularly note the relation between cable length and thickness. (Refer to page 11))
7) Always install an earth leakage circuit breaker in a wet or moist area.
8) 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.
9) The means for disconnection from a power supply shall be incorporated in the fixed
wiring and have an air gap contact separation of at least 3mm in each active(phase)
conductors.
14 INSTALLATION
CONNECTING THE CABLE
BETWEEN INDOOR & OUTDOOR UNIT
Connect the cable from
Indoor to outdoor unit.
CAUTION
Connect the cable to the indoor unit by
The power cord connected to the indoor unit should
connecting the wires to the terminals on the
be compiled with the following specifications
control board individually according to the
outdoor unit connection. (Type H05VV-F approved by HAR or SAA).
(Ensure that the color of the wires of the
Capacity NORMAL CROSS
outdoor unit and the terminal No. are the same (Btu/h) -SECTIONAL AREA
as those of the indoor unit.)
9K, 12K 1.0mm2
Cooling model (9K,12K) Cooling model (9K,12K,18K,24K)
(Optional) 18K 1.5mm2
24K 2.5mm2
26K
The power connecting cable connected to the
indoor and outdoor unit should be compiled with the
following specifications
(Type H07RN-F approved by HAR or SAA).
Capacity NORMAL CROSS
(Btu/h) -SECTIONAL AREA
9K, 12K 1.0mm2
18K, 24K 2.5 mm2
Heat pump model 26K
(12K,18K,24K)
The connecting signal cable connected to the
indoor and outdoor unit should be compiled
with the following specifications
(Type H07RN-F approved by HAR or SAA).
NORMAL
CROSS-SECTIONAL
AREA 0.75mm 2
CAUTION
If a power plug is not to be used, provide a circuit breaker between power source and the unit as shown below.
Main power source
Air
Conditioner
Circuit Breaker
Use a circuit
breaker or time
delay fuse.
INSTALLATION 13
FLARING WORK AND CONNECTION OF PIPING
Bundle the piping and drain hose together by
wrapping them with cloth tape over the range
Connection of the
within which they fit into the rear piping housing pipes-Outdoor
section.
Pipe Align the center of the pipings and
Drain hose A sufficiently tighten the flare nut by hand.
Vinyl tape(narrow)
Wrap with
vinyl tape(wide)
H Reroute the pipings and the drain hose across
the back of the chassis.
Piping for
passage through
piping hole
I Set the pipings and the drain hose to the back of B Finally, tighten the flare nut with torque
the chassis with the tubing holder. wrench until the wrench clicks.
Hook the edge of tubing holder to tap on chassis When tightening the flare nut with torque
and push the bottom of tubing holder to be wrench, ensure the direction for tightening
engaged at the bottom of chassis. follows the arrow on the wrench.
kgf.cm N.m
180~250 17.6~24.5
340~420 33.3~41.2
550~660 53.9~64.7
630~820 61.7~80.4
990~1210 97~118.6
Tubing holder
1 Hook
Outdoor unit
2 Push Gas side piping
(Bigger diameter)
J Indoor unit installation
Remove the spacer. Liquid side
Ensure that the hooks are properly seated on the piping
(Smaller
installation plate by moving it left and right. diameter)
Connecting
cable
Drain hose Torque wrench
Press the lower left and right sides of the unit against
the installation plate until the hooks engage into their
slots(clicking sound).
12 INSTALLATION
FLARING WORK AND CONNECTION OF PIPING
C Insert the connecting cable into the indoor unit. kgf.cm N.m
Don't connect the cable to the indoor unit. 180~250 17.6~24.5
Make a small loop with the cable for easy 340~420 33.3~41.2
connection later. 550~660 53.9~64.7
630~820 61.7~80.4
D Tape the drain hose and the connecting cable. 990~1210 97~118.6
Connecting cable
When extending the drain hose at the indoor unit.
install the drain pipe.
Drain pipe
Indoor unit drain hose
Vinyl tape(narrow)
Adhesive
E Indoor unit installation
Wrap the insulation material around the
Hang the indoor unit from the hooks at the top of G connecting portion.
the installation plate.
Insert the spacer etc. between the indoor unit and Overlap the connection pipe heat insulation and the
the installation plate and separate the bottom of indoor unit pipe heat insulation material. Bind them
the indoor unit from the wall. together with vinyl tape so that there is no gap.
Plastic bands
Insulation material
Indoor unit
Spacer
Installation plate
8cm
F Connecting the pipings to the indoor unit and
the drain hose to drain pipe. Wrap the area which accommodates the rear
Align the center of the pipings and sufficiently piping housing section with vinyl tape.
tighten the flare nut by hand.
Connection Indoor
pipe unit pipe
Vinyl tape Wrap with vinyl tape
(wide)
Indoor unit tubing Flare nut Pipings
Pipe
Tighten the flare nut with a wrench.
Vinyl tape(narrow)
Spanner (fixed) Connecting cable
Flare nut
Connection pipe
Torque wrench
Indoor unit tubing
INSTALLATION 11
FLARING WORK AND CONNECTION OF PIPING
Tighten the flare nut with a wrench. Wrap the area which accommodates the rear
piping housing section with vinyl tape.
Connection Indoor
pipe unit pipe
Spanner (fixed)
Vinyl tape Wrap with vinyl tape
(wide)
Flare nut
Connection pipe
Torque wrench
Connecting cable
Indoor unit tubing
Pipe
kgf.cm N.m Vinyl tape(narrow)
180~250 17.6~24.5
340~420 33.3~41.2 Bundle the piping and drain hose together by
550~660 53.9~64.7 wrapping them with vinyl tape over the range
630~820 61.7~80.4 within which they fit into the rear piping
990~1210 97~118.6 housing section.
Wrap with vinyl tape
When extending the drain hose at the indoor unit,
install the drain pipe.
Pipe
Drain pipe Vinyl tape(wide)
Drain hose
Indoor unit drain hose
Vinyl tape(narrow) For right rear piping
Adhesive
the insulation material around the A Route the indoor tubing and the drain hose to
F Wrap the required piping hole position.
connecting portion.
Overlap the connection pipe insulation material and
the indoor unit pipe insulation material. Bind them
together with vinyl tape so that thee is no gap.
Plastic bands
Insulation material
Insert the piping, drain hose and the connecting
B cable into the piping hole.
Connecting cable
Drain pipe
10 INSTALLATION
FLARING WORK AND CONNECTION OF PIPING
Connection of piping- C Tape the tubing, drain hose and the connecting
cable. Be sure that the drain hose is located at
Indoor the lowest side of the bundle. Locating at the
Preparing the indoor unit's piping and drain upper side can cause drain pan to overflow
hose for installation through the wall. inside the unit.
Remove the plastic tubing retainer (see
illustration below) and pull the tubing and
drain hose away from chassis.
Replace the plastic tubing holder in the
original position.
Loop
Connecting Gas side
cable piping
Liquid side
Tubing holder Drain hose piping
NOTE:If the drain hose is routed inside the room,
To remove the holder,
press the bottom of insulate the hose with an insulation material* so that
chassis near the holder dripping from "sweating"(condensation) will not damage
upward and pull the tab
out of its hole. furniture or floors.
*Foamed polyethylene or equivalent is recommended.
CAUTION D Indoor unit installation
When install, make sure
that the remaining parts Hook the indoor unit onto the upper portion of
must be removed clearly the installation plate.(Engage the two hooks of
so as not to damage the the rear top of the indoor unit with the upper
piping and drain hose, edge of the installation plate.) Ensure that the
especially power cord hooks are properly seated on the installation
and connecting cable. plate by moving it left and right
For left rear piping
Connecting
cable
A Route the indoor tubing and the drain hose
in the direction of rear left.
Drain hose
Press the lower left and right sides of the
unit against the installation plate until the
hooks engage into their slots (clicking-sound).
Connecting the pipings to the indoor unit and
E drain hose to drain pipe.
Drain hose
Align the center of the pipings and sufficiently
B Insert the connecting cable into the indoor tighten the flare nut by hand.
unit from the outdoor unit through the
piping hole.
Do not connect the cable to the indoor unit.
Make a small loop with the cable for easy
Indoor unit tubing Flare nut Pipings
connection later.
INSTALLATION 9
FLARING WORK AND CONNECTION OF PIPING
Flaring work D Flaring work
Main cause for gas leakage is due to defect Carry out flaring work using flaring tool as shown
in flaring work. Carry out correct flaring work below.
in the following procedure.
Outside diameter A Thickness
mm inch mm mm
A Cut the pipes and the cable ø6.35 1/4" 1.1~1.3 0.7
ø9.52 3/8" 1.5~1.7 0.8
Use the piping kit accessory or the pipes
purchased locally. ø12.7 1/2" 1.6~1.8 0.8
Measure the distance between the indoor ø15.88 5/8" 1.6~1.8 1.0
and the outdoor unit. ø19.05 3/4" 1.9~2.1 1.0
Cut the pipes a little longer than measured
Firmly hold copper pipe in a die in the
distance.
dimension shown in the table above.
Cut the cable 1.5m longer than the pipe
length. Handle
"A"
Bar Bar
Copper Yoke
pipe 90° Slanted Uneven Rough
Cone
Copper pipe
Clamp handle
Red arrow mark
B Burrs removal
Completely remove all burrs from the cut E
Check
cross section of pipe/tube.
Compare the flared work with figure below.
Put the end of the copper tube/pipe in a If flare is noted to be defective, cut off the flared
downward direction as you remove burrs in section and do flaring work again.
order to avoid dropping burrs into the tubing.
Smooth all round
Pipe
Inside is shiny without scratches.
Reamer
= Improper flaring =
Point down
Inclined Surface Cracked Uneven
damaged thickness
Even length
C Putting nut on all round
Remove flare nuts attached to indoor and
outdoor unit, then put them on pipe/tube
having completed burr removal.
(not possible to put them on after flaring
work)
Flare nut
Copper tube
8 INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION OF INDOOR & OUTDOOR UNIT
How to fix installation plate Drill a hole in the wall
The wall you select should be strong and solid Drill the piping hole with a ø70mm hole core
enough to prevent vibration. drill. Drill the piping hole at either the right or
Mount the installation plate on the wall with the left with the hole slightly slanted to the
A outdoor side.
four type A screws. If mounting the unit on a
concrete wall, use anchor bolts. WALL
Mount the installation plate horizontally by Indoor Outdoor
aligning the centerline using a level.
5-7mm
(0.2~0.3")
CAUTION
Make sure that the drilled hole in the wall is
properly sealed (using a proper sealant, for
example cement, plaster of paris etc.) after
passing the installation pipe, drainage pipe
and the inter connecting cable.
Type “A” Screw
Measure the wall and mark the centerline. It Usage of Drain Pan
B is also important to use caution concerning (Heat Pump)
the location of the installation plate-routing of
the wiring to power outlets is through the Drain pan along with drain pipe (as
walls typically. Drilling the hole through the shown below) can be used to drain
wall for piping connections must be done the water accumulated in the outdoor
safely. during the Heat Mode.
Outdoor Unit
Left rear piping Right rear piping
"D" "C"
Hole center ø65
Drain Pan
Drain Pipe
INSTALLATION 7
INSTALLATION OF INDOOR & OUTDOOR UNIT
Read completely, then follow step by step.
Select the best location Rooftop Installation
If the outdoor unit is installed on a roof structure, be
A Indoor Unit sure to level the unit. Ensure the roof structure and
Do not have any heat or steam near the
unit. anchoring method are adequate for the unit location.
Select a place where there are no Consult local codes regarding rooftop mounting.
obstacles in front of the unit.
Make sure that condensation drainage Piping length and elevation
can be conveniently routed away.
Do not install near a doorway. Pipe Size Standard Max. Additional
Capacity Length length Refrigerant
Ensure that the space around the left and
right of the unit is more than 10cm. The (Btu/h) GAS LIQUID (m) A (m) (g/m)
unit should be installed as high on the
9K 3/8" 1/4" 3 to 5 20 20
wall as possible, allowing a minimum of
20cm from ceiling. 9K, 12K,
Use a stud finder to locate studs to 18K (50Hz) 1/2" 1/4" 3 to 5 20 20
prevent unnecessary damage to the wall. 18K (60Hz)
5/8" 1/4" 3 to 5 20 30
24K Cooling
24K, 26K
Cooling & Heat Pump 5/8" 3/8" 3 to 5 20 30
More than 10cm More than 20cm
Outdoor unit
More than 2.3m More than 10cm
CAUTION A
Install the indoor unit on the wall where the height
from the floors more than 2.3 meters. Indoor unit
B Outdoor Unit
If an awning is built over the unit to
prevent direct sunlight or rain exposure,
make sure that heat radiation from the
condenser is not restricted.
Ensure that the space around the back
and sides is more than 30cm. The front of Outdoor unit
the unit should have more than 70cm of
space.
Do not place animals and plants in the
Oil trap A
path of the warm air.
Take the air conditioner weight into
account and select a place where noise Indoor unit
and vibration are minimum. B
Select a place so that the warm air and
noise from the air conditioner do not
disturb neighbors.
In case more than 5m
CAUTION
Capacity is based on standard length and maximum
allowance length is on the basis of reliability.
Oil trap should be installed every 5~7 meters.
6 INSTALLATION TOOLS
Installation Tools
S.No. Required Tools
1 Level Gauge
2 Screw Driver
3 Electric Drill
4 Hole Core Drill (Dia-70mm)
5 Flaring Tool Set
Specified torque wrenches 1.8kg.m, 4.2kg.m, 5.5kg.m, 6.6kg.m
6
(Different depending on model no.)
7 Spanner (Half Union)
8 Hexagonal Wrench
9 Gas-Leak Detector
10 Vacuum Pump
11 Gauge Manifold
12 Thermometer
INSTALLATION PARTS 5
INSTALLATION PARTS
Installation parts provided with the unit
Type ‘A’ Screw Quantity Shape Others
Type ‘A’ Screw 5
Installation Plate 1
• Owner’s Manual
• Installation Manual
Type ‘B’ Screw 2
Holder Remote Control 1
Installation parts you must purchase
Type ‘A’ Screw Quantity Shape Others
Sleeve
Installationpartsyou
mustpurchase
Bushing Sleave Installation plate
Sleeve
Bushing-Sleeve
Putty(Gum Type Sealant)
Putty (Gum type sealant) Bend the pipe as closely
on the wall as possible,
(Left and right but be careful that it
are identical) doesn't break.
Vinyl tape (Wide)
Air filter
• Owner’s
Manual
Vinyl tape (Wide) • Installation
Gas side piping Apply after carrying out a
drainahe test. Manual
To carry out the drainage
test, remove the air filters
Saddle and pour water into the heat
Liquid side piping exchanger.
Additional drain pipe
Gas side piping
Liquid side piping
Additional drain pipe
Vinyl tape Vinyl tape
Connecting cable: Cooling & Heat pump: 2EA
Cooling only: 1EA
Saddle
/ TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 INSTALLATION PARTS
5 Installation Parts provided with the Unit
5 Installation Parts you must purchase
6 Required Tools
7 INSTALLATION
7 Installation of Indoor & Outdoor Unit
9 Flaring Work and Connection of Piping
10 Connection of piping (Indoor)
10 For right rear piping
11 For left rear piping
13 Connection of piping (Outdoor)
14 Connecting the cable between indoor
unit and outdoor unit
16 Checking the drainage and forming the
piping
17 Air purging
19 Test running
20 Installation guide at the seaside
(Recommended 24°C is suitable for human body)
(Refer page no. 21 and 22 owner's manual)
INSTALLATION MANUAL
AIR CONDITIONER
Please read this installation manual completely before installing the product.
When the power cord is damaged, replacement work shall be
performed by authorized personnel only.
Installation work must be performed in accordance with the national wiring
standards by authorized personnel only.
Please retain this installation manual for
future reference after reading it thoroughly.
TYPE : WALL MOUNTED
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