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Contents
(1) Sleeve work
(2) Indoor unit installation
(3) Piping support
(4) Refrigerant piping work
(5) Drain piping work
(6) Duct work (indoor)
(7) Insulation work
(8) Control wiring work
(9) Outdoor unit installation
(10) Air tight test
(11) Vacuum drying
(12) Additional refrigerant charge

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Caution: Points of caution at the job site

One point lesson: Expertise gained from onsite work

Case example: An actual example of onsite work

*Please note that lengths without any units are all in millimeters (mm) throughout this document.

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Procedure
Meeting Determination Installation Confirmation

~Working points~
Determination of the placement of the through-holes
1.Downward gradient of at least 1/100
2.Consider the thickness of the insulation material
1/100

General sleeveφID :50,80,100,125,150,175,200

t
Ref. 19.1×9.5, t=10
φA t φB
Q. How much should you select sleeve φID?
t t

A. φID=19.1+10+10+9.5+10+10+5+5
5 Liquid Gas 5
=78.6 =>80
Sleeve inner diameter

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 Note that the beam structure limits the allowable area for placement of through-hole

Location into which the sleeve cannot


L1 be inserted through the beam

2
R

R
D

L2
L3

At least 3 x [(R1 + R2)/2] At least D/4 and 150 mm

At least D/2
“D” stands for beam height R1,R2 is at most D/3

 Cover both ends of sleeves with masking tape to prevent any concrete from entering

Masking tape

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Procedure
Transporting Determination Suspension bolt Installation

~Working points~
Be sure to conduct all work according to the accompanying installation manual.

1) Transporting
(1) Determine the transporting route.
(2) Transport the indoor units to the installation location in the original packing.
(3) When receiving the products, be sure to check for any blemishes or dents.

●How to prevent the installation of the wrong indoor unit model or in the wrong location.

1F reception room
AC1-1 Attach a sheet to visible spot indicated floor, room
name and system number

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2) Determination of installation location
( The following explains the procedure in the event the inserts are not contained )
(1) Confirm the space required for servicing and installation

Please confirm the details in the installation manual or the like.

At least
1,500 mm
At least
200 mm

At least
1,500 mm
At least
1,500 mm

At least
200 mm
At least
1,500 mm

Installation space for FXFQ


(2) Confirm the piping direction and air discharge direction.

FXMQ FXMQ

Top view
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(3) Mark the center of the indoor unit with chalk lines,
using the base point lines drawn on the floor as a guide.

1,000
Base point line
Chalk line
Measuring

800
tape

2,000
Center of the unit
Measuring tape
(4) Using the upper packing material, mark the suspension locations on the floor based on the
center of the unit. (Please use it and then reversing it)

Unit suspension location Upper packing material

Pip
ing
sid
e

Marking of unit Dr
ain

centerline sid
e

Center of the unit


Base point line
Base point line

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(5) Use a laser pointer or the like to transfer the suspension location from the floor to the ceiling
slab, and use a drill to open up a pilot hole.

Ceiling

Laser pointer Suspension location Laser pointer

If a pilot hole for anchors leads to steel beam, be sure to try another location for hole.

Steel Suspension
beam location

Hammer
Drop-in anchor drill

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3) Installation of suspension bolts
(1) Determine the length of the suspension bolts according to the height of the installation.
A : Height of attic
L : Length of suspension bolt
H : Level of indoor unit
Example

L
washer H : 500, FXFQ-P

A
bracket L:?
nut
50 Answer
H
L= 500-130+50+20
FXFQ-P
=440

(2) Before installing, place the nuts and washers on the suspension bolt
(after adjusting height of unit, add one more nut on the lower side of bolt to make double-nut)
Washer
(accessory)
Rubber cushion

Suspension
bracket

double-nut
Example of vibration absorption

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(3) After installing, adjust the nut on the lower side to the installation height.

Box wrench

(4) For the upper washer, use the attached washer plate not to drop.

Washer plate
(accessory)
Upper
nut

Insert

 Check installation manual for installation height when attaching optional accessories.

Model H
Model A
FXFQ25~80 256
H

FXFQ25~80 306

A
FXFQ100,125 298
FXFQ100,125 348

Standard With high efficiency filter

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The height of the indoor unit can easily be adjusted by loosening the double nut.
Re-tighten the double nut after completing adjustment.
The suspension bolt size (M10 or W3/8) is compatible with all models.
If the suspension bolt length is 1.5 m or longer, attach a steady brace on the long
side of the suspension pitch.

Steady brace bolt

At least 1,500

Clasp for steady


brace bolt

How to use clasp for steady brace bolt

Example of steady brace installation

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4) Indoor unit installation
(1) Install the indoor unit horizontally.
(2) When installing manually, first hook the main unit's suspension bracket onto
the suspension bolts on opposing corners to suspend the indoor unit.
And, if suspending the indoor unit with a device such as a lifter,
remove the lower nut on the suspension bolt before doing so.
(3) After installing the indoor unit, be sure to protect it with a plastic bag

 How to protect the indoor unit

Hydraulic lifter

Plastic bag

After all work is complete, be sure to remove the protective plastic covering

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If you assume that the temperature and humidity in the ceiling space exceed 30C DB
and RH80%, reinforce the insulation (thickness) of the indoor unit.
(Use polyethylene foam or glass wool with a thickness of at least 10 mm.)

This area indicates that the reinforcement of


the insulation of the indoor unit is needed.

Approx. 26.2℃ DP

Psychrometric Chart

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Procedure
Determination of location Installation of suspension bolt and supporting fixtures

~Working points~
<Support of horizontal pipes>
1.Prevention of sagging due to their own weight
2.Prevention of spot overloading due to pipe expansion and contraction
 Interval for refrigerant piping support

1,500 1,500 1,500

60"
<Horizontal pipes>
Ø19.1 Pipe O/D (mm) ≤9.5 ≥12.7

12"–20"
Indoor /Ø9.5
unit Support interval (m) ≤1.5 ≤2.0

12"–20"
Supporting fixture

 Adjust based on liquid piping size when liquid and gas piping are suspended together.

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~Working points~
<Support of vertical pipes>
1.Prevention of swaying and buckling due to their own weight

<Vertical pipes>

1,500 Pipe O/D (mm) ≤44.45


Support interval (m) ≤1.5

Upon start and stop of the air conditioner, refrigerant pipes expand or contract due to
temperature differences. While it may depend on the particular operation state,
the piping can expand or contract 10 mm for every 10 meters.
Therefore, be sure to adhere to the required support interval.

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 Interval for drain piping support (in the case of polyvinyl-chloride pipes)

1,200 1,200 <Horizontal pipes>


Pipe O/D (mm) ≤44 ≥56
Support interval (m) ≤1.2 ≤1.5

<Vertical pipes>
Pipe O/D (mm) ≤44 ≥56
1,500 Support interval (m) ≤1.5 A

A : At least one spot per floor

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2) Installation of suspension bolts and supporting fixtures
~Working points~
 Attach refrigerant piping support on top of the insulation material.
 With regard to drain piping support, first secure the pipes directly with
the supporting fixtures and then place the insulation materials on top of this.
 Horizontal piping support

Minimize the length of the suspension bolts


Consider downward gradient when determining length of drain piping suspension bolts.
When supporting refrigerant piping, place a hard pad or bind a insulation reinforcement
tape between supporting fixture in order to prevent crushing of insulation material
from weight of piping.

Suspension band

Insulation
Polyvinyl reinforcement tape
pipe

 Never provide additional piping support from the piping.

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Suspension band Suspension band Suspension band


with turnbuckle for refrigerant pipe

Suspension bolt supporting fixture (for flat decks) Suspension bolt supporting fixture
(for shaped steel)

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 Vertical piping support
 Allow sufficient space for maintenance and insulation installation when determining
the distance between the unit body surface and piping as well as the piping interval
when many pipes are laid in parallel.

T-shape leg

Battledore bolt T-shape leg


with washer

Legs for vertical band Vertical band Vertical band

Battledore bolt with washer

Brazing areas

Special supporting fixtures for vertical piping Vertical band

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 Spot support (refrigerant piping)

~Purposes~
1. Prevention of overload on areas due to expansion
2. Prevention of overload on the connecting area to the unit due to expansion
3. Prevention of impact on waterproofing due to expansion

 Support of refrigerant piping branch and bend

300~500 300~500 ≤300

Main pipe Branch pipe


side side
≤300

Support Support
points 300~500 points

 As shown in the above illustration, it is easier to support the branch piping branches
If a different interval is used for each support.

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 Support around the indoor unit
Support point

A B

Connection part
A+B+C=300~500

 Through-hole support
Support point

Sealant

300~500

waterproofing
300~500

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 Spot support (drain piping)
 Support around the indoor unit
The horizontal section of drain piping
after first upward section

The piping connection with


the drain hose accessory

 Through-hole support  Bend support

Support
point
≤300

≤300

Support
points
300~500
300~500

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Procedure
protection Pipe processing Unit connection

~Working points~
 Adhere to the following three basic principles
[The 3 basic principles of refrigerant piping]
Dry Clean Tight

No water/moisture inside No dust/contaminants inside


No leakage of refrigerant
Do not let water/moisture in Do not let dust/contaminants in

Dust/
Dust/
Water/
Water/ contaminants Leak
contaminants
moisture
moisture

1) Protection (covering)
Protection (covering) during storage and work involving refrigerant piping is the most important type of work
in order to prevent water/moisture, contaminants or dust from entering into the piping.

 If water/moisture, contaminants or dust enter into refrigerant piping, not only will it
prevent AC from operating normally but it will cause malfunction and inconvenience
for customer. Your utmost effort is required in preventing this from occurring.

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During storage
(1)Make sure to protect both pipe ends.

Do not use piping that has not been protected.

(2)Do not lay refrigerant pipes directly onto floor surface, but use table or the like when placing them.
During work
(1)Be sure to protect (cover) the ends even when leaving the pipes for a short period of time.
(2)Be sure to protect (cover) the ends when pushing a pipe through a through-hole.

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< How to protect >
The most reliable is the 'pinch method,' but taping can also be selected as an easy method
depending on the site and time frame.

Site Work period Protecting (covering) method

1 month or more Pinching


Outdoor Less than 1
Pinching or taping
month

Indoor Not considered Pinching or taping

<Pinching> <Taping>
A method by which the ends of the copper A method by which the ends of the copper
tube are closed off and the gaps are brazed. tube are covered with vinyl tape
Cut flat

Pipe end
Copper tube Fold down Wrap with
tape again
Wrap the copper
Brazing filler metal tube with tape.

Braze

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2) Pipe processing
Flaring
This is one method of connecting refrigerant piping of a diameter of 15.9 mm or smaller
to an air conditioner.
<Tools>

File

Reamer

Pipe cutter Scraper Flaring tool

< Working procedure >


(1)Pipe cutting
Use a pipe cutter with left rotation.
Feed the blade of the pipe cutter bit by bit into the pipe with each rotation.

Excessive feeding of the blade can disfigure the pipe so special care is required.

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(2) Processing of the cut surface
 Remove burrs from the tip of the cut surface with a file.
 Remove burrs from the inner portion of the pipe, using a reamer or scraper.
 Use the file again in order to remove burrs from the tip.
 Use the reamer or scraper again in order to remove burrs from the inner portion of the pipe.

When processing cut surface, face it down to prevent any swarf from falling into pipe.
Make sure that burrs are completely removed, as not removing burrs sufficiently can
result in a refrigerant gas leak at the flare.

Burrs

Facing
down
Facing
down

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(3) Flaring
 Insert a flare nut into the pipe before flaring.
 Ensure that the size of the flare is within the prescribed range.

Note that an appropriate size for the flare is virtually the same as that of the union.

X Y

XY

Flare size gage

The size of the flare will become larger in proportion to Dimension A to the following.
Note that Dimension A differs according to the flaring tool manufacturer.

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Bending
Some of the tools used to bend refrigerant pipes are electric-type, hydraulic-type, lever-type and
ratchet-type benders. Following is a description of the work procedure with a lever-type bender:

<Tools>

D : Pipe O.D (mm) R : Bending radius (mm)


6.4 30~40 or more
9.5 30~40 or more
Lever-type bender 12.7 40~60 or more
15.9 40~60 or more
<Working procedure> D
The bending dimensions depend on whether they are taken from the left or right end.
(1) Measure the finished dimensions from the right or left end of the pipe.

X Y
From the right From the left

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(2) Insert the pipe into the bender.
 Align the end of the handle with the '0' mark
on the clamping lever.
End of the
handle
(3) Pipe Align the mark on the pipe with the L Handle

'R' or 'L' on the handle by adjusting the pipe.

0
45
0

Pipe Mark
90

(4) Move the handle to bend the pipe to


the desired angle.
Clamping X
lever

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Bend the pipe slowly to prevent pleating or deformation of the inner curve of the pipe.
Do not bend beyond 90.

Pleating Deformation Appropriate bend Buckling

 If the handle does not have the 'L' mark


(1) Measure the finished dimensions from the End of the
right or left end of the pipe. handle Handle

(2) Insert the copper tube into the bender
 Align the end of the handle with the '0' mark on the 0
045
clamping lever. Mark
90

(3) Insert the same size of pipe into the bender slot so Same size
that the pipe becomes parallel to the clamping lever. Clamping of pipe
 Align the center line (middle) of that pipe with the lever
mark on the pipe. Y
(4) Use the handle to bend the pipe to the desired angle.

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Pipe expansion
Two pipes can be connected by expanding the end of the refrigerant pipe, inserting the
other pipe in question inside and brazing the connection.

<Tools>

Expander
<Working procedure>
(1) Remove the burrs on the cut surface with a reamer or scraper.

Note that excessive deburring can thin the walls of the pipe
and cause vertical (lengthwise) cracking when expanding.

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(2) Slightly expand the tip of the head.

(3) Insert the other pipe fully into the tip portion of the head,
close the lever and expand the pipe.

(4) This may leave vertical scratches on the inner surface of


the pipe so rotate the pipe to remove them.

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Brazing
Brazing refers to the use of a metal with a lower melting temperature than that of the base metal
as well as the alloy of these metals as solder in order to joint the two base metals without melting
them. To heat the solder, a combustion flame of flammable gas (e.g., acetylene, propane) and
oxygen is used. The following is an explanation of the work procedure when using acetylene:

 If certification is required in your country, be sure to have all work conducted by a


certified individual.
 Be sure to wear all the necessary protective gear (e.g., eye protectors, leather gloves),
as fire is being used.
 Always have handy fire prevention equipment such as a fire extinguisher.
 For solder, use a phosphor copper metal (silver composition: 0%).
 Don't use a cutting torch.

<Tools for brazing>

Oxygen Acetylene regulator Welding Twin


regulator (with flashback arrester) Welding kit
torch hose

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In order to ensure safety when lighting the flame, be sure to use an acetylene
regulator with a flashback arrester.

Standards for selecting O.D of pipe to be brazed and nozzle diameter (French standards)
Outer diameter Nozzle diameter (mm) Nozzle number
Φ6.4
Φ9.5
Φ12.7 1.2 #200
Φ15.9
Φ19.1
Φ22.2 1.3 #225
Φ25.4 1.4 #250
Φ31.8 1.5 #315
Φ38.1 1.6 #400
Φ44.5 1.7~1.8 #450~500

If the nozzle is too large, it makes preheating and heating difficult. If too
small, brazing takes too long. Use a nozzle that suits the outer diameter
of the pipe to be brazed.

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<Working procedure>
Procedure 2. Nitrogen replacement
 Purpose
A voluminous oxide film develops on the inner surface of the pipe during brazing.
The film can clog, among other parts, the solenoid valve, capillary tube and
compressor's oil pump inlet, hampering normal operation. In order to prevent this
from occurring, it is necessary to replace the air within the pipe with nitrogen. This
work is referred to as nitrogen replacement.

<Tools for nitrogen replacement>

Tapered
nozzle

Nitrogen Nitrogen gas Pressure


cylinder regulator hose
Valve

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(1) Set up the required tools as shown below:
Taping Pressure hose

N2 N2

Nitrogen gas
Tapered regulator
nozzle
Taping Valve Nitrogen
cylinder

It is even more effective to open up a small hole in the tape to release the nitrogen
after covering the end of the pipe with tape or the like.
 Use of the tapered nozzle results in efficient replacement.

(2) Adjust the nitrogen gas pressure to 0.02 (MPaG) or so.

If nitrogen pressure is too high, it may cause brazing filler metal not to reach completely
around pipe or pinholes to develop in it. Make sure that pressure is not excessively high.
Use of nitrogen with a purity of at least 99.99% is recommended. Be sure to note that use
of a lesser purity nitrogen may likely result in oxide film formation.

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The effects of nitrogen replacement

No nitrogen replacement Nitrogen replacement


The inner surface of the pipe has The inner surface of the piping
blackened due to the oxide film. is clean.

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Procedure 2. Nitrogen replacement
<The five key points for preheating>
Point 1 : Heat both base metals evenly. ( The inner and outer pipes and the circumference)

Inner Inner 780C 780C 600C 400C


pipe pipe
Appropriate Broad
heating
range heating
A range
A
B
Outer B 780C 780C 780C 600C
Outer
pipe pipe

A and B A and B Uniform Non-uniform


Same Large temperature temperature
temperature temperature around the around the
difference circumference circumference

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Point 2 : Heat until an appropriate temperature for applying the brazing filler metal (solder).
640~780C (where the base metals change color form reddish black to red)

Too early to apply the brazing Appropriate timing for Too late to apply the brazing
filler metal application of solder material filler metal
(base metal temperature (base metal temperature (base metal temperature
of 500 to 600C) of 640 to 780C) of 800 to 1,000C)

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Point 3 : Torch flame adjustment and flame Carburizing
intensity adjustment Roughly 5 cm Outer flame
flame Flame
 Conduct brazing with a reducing flame. core
(Roughly a 5 cm carburizing flame)
 Change the flame intensity according to
the size of the base metal.
Roughly
5 cm

Point 4 : Flame angle (heat control)


80–85°
 Make the flame angle 80 to 85 .

Roughly
5 cm

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Point 5 : Visual confirmation

 Distance from the carburizing flame tip


 Flame location

Carburizing flame Carburizing flame

Roughly
5 mm

2~3mm

Distance from the carburizing flame tip Flame location

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Point 5 : Visual confirmation
 Flame direction

Flame loss
2~3 mm

Flame direction

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Procedure 4. Brazing filler metal application
<Five key points when applying the brazing filler metal>
Point 1 : Confirm the range of brazing filler metal application (spread range)

Overlap Not overlapping results


in a gas leak

Point 2 : Confirm volume of brazing filler metal flow (differs according to the base metal heating range)

Appropriate Excessively narrow


heating Excessively broad
heating range
range heating range

Excessive flow of Lack of flow of


brazing filler metal brazing filler metal

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Point 3 : Melt the brazing filler metal from the rod tip
(melt it gradually, gently applying it upon the base metal)

Hanging brazing
filler metal

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Point 4 : The angle of flame and brazing filler metal
 Increase the flame angle slightly compared to preheating

During brazing 80~85

During preheating

 Make the angle between the brazing filler metal and flame roughly 90.

Brazing filler metal

Brazing filler metal

Roughly 90

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Point 5: Confirm visually. (Final confirmation of distance from carburizing flame tip,
location of flame on pipe and flame direction)

2~3 1~2 mm
mm

Distance from Location of Flame direction Final


(Move the flame up/down
the carburizing flame on the and left/right at a right angle confirmation
flame tip pipe to the pipe)

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Facing down Facing sideways Facing up

Relatively easy Relatively difficult

 It is relatively easy to apply the brazing filler metal when the pipe is facing down or
sideways. But, if the pipe is facing up, it is relatively difficult to spread it and can
result in a refrigerant leak. Therefore, make efforts to enable brazing with the pipe
facing down or sideways.

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Procedure 5. Cooling

 Cool the brazed location with a moist cloth or the like to enable work afterward
and prevent burns.

 Do not turn off the nitrogen until the pipe is completely cooled down.
If the nitrogen gas is stopped before the pipe has sufficiently been cooled down,
it will result in the development of an oxide film on the inner surface of the pipe.

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 Refrigerant branch pipe (REFNET joint)
<Installation standards>
1. Install the REFNET joint horizontally or perpendicularly.


Horizontal
A. Arrow view
Perpendicular
<Horizontal pipe> <Vertical pipe>

2. Install the REFNET header horizontally .

Ceiling Ceiling
Supporting fixture
(locally procured)
Horizontal
Horizontal
Mount
(locally procured)
Example of liquid-side header installation Example of gas-side header installation

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Create at least 500 mm of a straight pipe section before and after branches
when connecting refrigerant branch pipe to the field pipe.

<Reason>
Bending the pipe too close to the branch can lead to complaints about abnormal noise.

At least 500 At least 1,000

At least 500

<Top view>

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 Example of refrigerant branch pipe installation


<Installed at a 90 angle> <Installed horizontally>

 Installing the REFNET joint while it is leaning at an angle can cause


refrigerant drift, resulting in abnormal noise or preventing normal
operation. Be sure to install it horizontally.

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3) Unit connection
Flare connection
<Tools, etc.>

Torque wrench Refrigerant oil

<Work procedure>
(1) Apply refrigerant oil (ethereal oil, ester oil) to the inner surface of the flare.
(2) Turn the flare nut 3 or 4 times to the machine union side by hand.

Where the refrigerant


oil is applied

 Be sure to use the flare nuts that come with the unit.
 If flare nut cannot be turned by hand, there may be a shaft misalignment of flare and union.
Please try again.

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(3) Tighten to the prescribed torque value using the torque wrench

Tighten, using a technique that employs both torque wrench and spanner.
Be careful, as tightening excessively can cause gas leakage due to flare nut cracking.

Tightening torque standards for flare nuts

Pipe outer diameter Tightening torque (N•cm)


Φ 6.4 1420~1720
Φ 9.5 3270~3990
Φ 12.7 4950~6030
Φ 15.9 6180~7540
Φ 19.1 9720~11860

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When tightening with monkey wrench because a torque wrench is unavailable:

When tightening flare nut with monkey wrench, there comes point where the tightening
torque increases rapidly.
From that point, tighten only with angle shown in table below.

 Note that tightening the flare nut with a spanner longer than the recommended
tool length shown in the table below can result in excessive tightening.

Pipe outer Tightening angle Recommended length


diameter (rough standard) of tool being used
Φ 6.4 60~90 Approx. 150 mm
Tool length
Φ 9.5 60~90 Approx. 200 mm
Φ 12.7 30~60 Approx. 250 mm
Φ 15.9 30~60 Approx. 300 mm
Φ 19.1 25~35 Approx. 450 mm

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Marking the flare nut with a magic marker or the like after it has been tightened
prevents the worker from forgetting to tighten the flare nut.

Marking

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Procedure
Indoor unit Indoor unit side Collective Drain flow
installation drain piping drain piping test

~Working points~
 Ensure a downward gradient of the drain piping of at least 1/100.
 Keep the drain piping as short as possible and prevent air pockets.

Indoor
unit Downward gradient of at least 1/100
(1 cm/1 m)

Do not connect drain pipes to the building‘s sanitary sewer pipes or waste
pipes as it may cause an odor problem.

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Reverse gradient of the drain


piping some cases it is difficult to
ensure the required drain piping
gradient within the ceiling spaces
when other piping and equipment
crowd the area. Most of such
problems can be averted by prior
consultation with the installers 1/100
handling the other equipment gradient

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1) Indoor unit side drain piping

★The installation procedures for drain piping at the indoor unit side differ by the
model, so always check the installation manual before installing.
★Indoor units in which the drain piping connection becomes a negative pressure require
drain trap for each unit. In addition, the drain trap requires a cleanout for cleaning.

Indoor unit Indoor unit


FXMQ H: At least 50 mm
FXMQ
H

H Cleanout
Attach a cleanout plug
to allow for cleaning

Drain trap

Cleanout

Example of drain trap installation

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<Working procedure>
(1) Connect the attached drain hose (flexible type) to the indoor unit's drain outlet.

 Be sure to use the drain hose that comes with the unit.
The flexible type prevents any undue stress on the drain pan.
Do not bend the drain hose in the middle so as to prevent any excessive force on it.
Bending can lead to a water leak.

(2) Tighten the indoor unit's drain connection and drain hose with the attached hose band.

Do not attach indoor unit's drain connection and drain hose with adhesive.
It complicates removal of drain hose from the machine during maintenance and the like.

Hose band

Indoor unit Attached drain hose


Insulation material (piping section)

Drain pain

Insulation material (band section)

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(3) Install the drain branch piping up to the main drain pipe.

 Refer to the illustration below for connection from indoor unit to the main pipe.

As short as possible

Allows for adjustment of angle

Main drain pipe

Example of installation

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 If the main drain pipe has already been installed and the required gradient
for the drain branch piping cannot be achieved, maximize the drain-up height.
(Confirm drain-up height with installation manual as it differs depending on the model.)

Drain branch piping

Main drain piping

Drain-up height

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2) Collective drain piping
 An example of a connection from the main drain pipe to a vertical pipe
It is ideal to use a Y joint. If it is not locally available, a T joint can also be used.

45 deg. joint
T joint
Y joint

Connection to vertical pipe with a Y Connection to vertical pipe


joint using a T joint

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 Maximize the size of the main drain pipe as much as possible.
 Attach a cleanout (cap) at the top of the main drain pipe for water flow tests.
Minimize the number of indoor units per group as few as possible in order to prevent
drain piping from becoming too long.

Drain branch piping

Cleanout
Vent piping

Vent piping with


insect screen

insect screen
Main drain piping
Vertical drain piping

Example of drain piping installation

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3) Drain flow test
(1) Conduct a drain flow test before insulation work.
(2) Use the cleanout on the main drain pipe for the water flow test.

Cleanout

In the case of polyvinyl piping, use of colored adhesive prevents workers from
forgetting to apply the adhesive to the joint.

Colored adhesive Adequate amount Any amount

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(6) Duct work (indoor)
Procedure

Indoor unit installation Duct connection Air intake/outlet installation

~Noise and vibration considerations~


 Be sure to use canvas joints between the indoor unit and suction ducts as well as indoor unit
and discharge ducts. This is because they are useful in preventing reverberations when the
product's vibrations and operating noise travel through the building and ducts.

Suspension bolt

Canvas duct Canvas duct


Indoor
unit
 Select suction and discharge grilles in consideration of the airflow rate so as to prevent any
air distribution noise (wind roar).

 Be sure to insulate the discharge duct.


 Use canvas ducts with a metal framework on the inlet side.
Consider positioning of suction and discharge grilles so as to prevent short-circuiting.
Check the static pressure so the prescribed discharge air flow rate is being produced.
 Make it so the air filter is easy to remove when necessary.

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Procedure
Refrigerant Insulation work Air tight Insulation work
piping work (other than connections) test (connections)

Drain piping Insulation work Flow Insulation work


work (other than connections) test (connections)

~Working points~
 Insulation work does not allow for checks/tests, so ensure that any maintenance
and repair on the insulation joints and the like is done properly.

[Materials]
For the insulation, use materials that can sufficiently withstand the temperature of the piping.
<Refrigerant piping>
 Heat-pump type… Heat resistant polyethylene foam (that can withstand temperatures over 120C)
 Cooling-only type… Polyethylene foam (that can withstand temperatures over 70C)
temperature of the piping.
<Drain piping>
 Polyethylene foam (heat resistant temperature: –70 ~ 80C)

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If you assume that the temperature and humidity around the refrigerant pipe might
exceed 30C and RH80%, please use insulation with a thickness of 20 mm or more.
Polyethylene foam insulation material cannot be used in some areas (Hong Kong)
due to the fire codes. Therefore, confirm this in advance.
Be sure to insulate connections (brazed, flared, etc.) after they have passed air
tightness tests.
 Be sure to insulate both the gas and liquid piping individually.

Insulate both the gas and Insulate only the gas Insulate the gas and
liquid piping together piping liquid piping individually

Liquid Liquid
Gas Liquid Gas Gas
piping piping
piping piping piping piping

Insulation Insulation Insulation Insulation


material material material material

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 Be careful not to leave any gaps in the insulation joints.
 Be careful not to use damaged insulation material.

Gap in the insulation joint Damaged insulation material

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 Indoor unit flares
 Use the following guide to conduct insulation work properly up to the base of the refrigerant piping
on the indoor units.
Flare insulation work guide Piping insulation Wind from the base of the
Joint insulation material material unit to the upper portion of
(accessory (8),(9)) (machine side) the flare nut connection
Flare nut
Face the Attach to the base
connection
joint
upward
Piping insulation
material Clamp material Gas piping
(locally procured) (accessory(4)) Sealer (accessory(11),(12))
Liquid piping
(only gas piping side)
Tighten the section that overlaps
with the piping insulation material

(1) Wind the joint insulation material (accessory (8),(9)) around the flares on both liquid and gas piping.

Always face the joint of the insulation material upward.

(2) Securely fasten both ends of the joint insulation material with the clamp material (accessory (4)).
(3) Wind sealer over the joint insulation material only for flares on the gas piping side.

Be sure to always conduct the above work after the air tightness test.

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 Supporting fixture insulation
When supporting the horizontal piping, the weight of the piping tends to crush
the insulation at the support spots and cause condensation.
At support spots, either reinforce insulation material using tape with insulating
properties or provide support with a hard-type wide polyvinyl tube to spread weight.
 Be careful not to wind any adhesive tape used for a temporary hold too tightly.

Insulating reinforcement Suspension band


tape (5t × 75w) with turnbuckle
Supporting
fixture Insulation material
Polyvinyl tube

Example Insulation reinforcement tape

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 Reinforcement of the insulation material cuts

Insulation material shrinks with time, so it is recommended that insulation material cuts
be reinforced with tape with insulation material after applying a special adhesive.

Special adhesive

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 When inserting the insulation material into a gap

In consideration of possible shrinking of the insulation material in the future,


insert insulation material that is 200 mm longer than the gap into the gap.
The work that follows is the same as the pre-page

L+200
L + Approx. 200 mm of
insulation material

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 Reinforcement of insulation material at bends

 Try to minimize the number of cuts in the insulation material (one cut is ideal).
Consider where to cut the insulation material so that its reinforcement after bending
can be conducted at a straight pipe portion.

Special
adhesive

Reinforcement tape with


insulation material

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~Working points~
 Prepare a system diagram and check your work to prevent miswiring.

[Compatible wiring types]


Conductor

Use the following 2-wire sheathed vinyl cords or cables: Insulation


 Vinyl cabtyre cord (round type) VCTF JIS C3306
 Vinyl cabtyre cord (flat-round type) VCTFK JIS C3306 Sheath

 600V vinyl-insulated vinyl cabtyre cable VCT JIS C3312


<Example> Cross-
 600V vinyl-insulated vinyl sheathed cabtyre cable VVR JIS C3342 section of a VCTF
(round type)
 Vinyl-insulated vinyl sheathed control cable CVV JIS C3401
 Instrumentation cable with braided screen MVVS JIS C3102
(shielded wire) MVVS JIS C3102

If shielded wires are not properly grounded on one end, it can lead to communication
problems. Therefore, when using a shielded wire, be sure to ground one end.

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 1. Use wires of a thickness between 0.75 mm2 and 1.25 mm2.

<When using wires of other sizes>

 Thin type
When wiring over an extended distance, transmission may become unstable due to the drop in
voltage.Moreover, it predisposes the wiring to noise effects.
 Thick type
2 wires cannot be inserted into the indoor terminal block.

In the case of a thick type


2 wires cannot be inserted into the terminal block

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 2. Never use multi-core wiring (more than 2 cores).

<When using multi-core cables (more than 2 cores)>

 Signal interference occurs, resulting in transmission errors

[When using multi-core cables: Example of the VRV series]

Indoor RC

Indoor RC
4-core cable
Normal condition (stray capacitance Interference condition
(when sending) between cables) (when sending)

The same thing that happens when using multi-core cables will occur when many single-core
wires are inserted into the conduit.

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 3. Never bind communication wires over an extended distance.

<If communication wires are bound>

 The insulation distance between wires shortens, predisposing the wires to interference.

Indoor unit RC

Indoor unit RC

 4. Never wire with bound control wiring for the adapter for wiring and the like.

<If control wires are bound>

Strong and weak currents may mix together, so it is recommended not to use
multi-core wires. (It affects the wire withstanding voltage among other things.) .
[Poor example] [Good example]

Adapter Adapter
for wiring for wiring

Start/Stop Start/Stop
(6-core wire)

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 5. Keep the control wiring and power wiring separate

<If the power wire and signal wire are laid parallel>

 Due to the influence of the electrostatic and electromagnetic coupling, a disturbing wave that interferes
with the signal wiring is induced, leading to malfunctions.
 When laying the signal wiring parallel to the power wiring, it is recommended to separate them with a
distance shown in the table below:

Separation distance between Separation distance between power


Power supply capacity for power
power wiring and control wiring wiring for other equipment and control
wiring
for Daikin air conditioners wiring for Daikin air conditioners
220V or more Less than 10A At least 300 mm
50A At least 500 mm
At least 50 mm
100A At least 1,000 mm
More than 100A At least 1,500 mm

 6. Use the same type of wires for power wiring within the same system.

<If different types of wires are used for power wiring within the same system>

 Mixing the wire types can lead to communication problems.

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Procedure
Foundation Outdoor unit
preparation installation

20
 Precautions when preparing foundations for outdoor units

・ Support the unit with a foundation that is at least 66 mm wide


・ When attaching the rubber cushion, attach it to the whole bearing face of the foundation/
・ The height of the foundation should be at least 150 mm from the floor20
・ Secure the unit to the foundation using the foundation bolts, nuts and washers
(Use four sets of M12-type foundation bolts, nuts and washers)
・ The optimum length of the foundation bolts from the surface of the foundation is 20 mm
・Make considerations for the drain outlet
・ Pay attention to the floor strength and waterproofing when installing outdoor units on the roof.

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A
B 4-15×22.5 (Foundation bolt hole)

Model A mm B mm

At least 765
722~737

RXYQ5P 635 497

631
RXYQ8P
930 792
RXYQ10P
RXYQ12P,14P
1240 1102
RXYQ16P,18P
At least 667
Foundation drawing for outdoor unit

Required for
For anything 8 HP or above, use of small any machine of Required for any
concrete blocks at four bottom corners of at least 8 HP machine of at least 8 HP
outdoor unit as a foundation is not possible.
However, this is possible with the 5 HP models.
Middle of the machine Middle of the machine

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 Securing space for servicing/maintenance

It is important to make considerations for space for servicing/maintenance.

Note that replacement of the compressor may become difficult depending on the piping route.

Not enough space for servicing/maintenance!


(Impossible to remove the compressor.)

Foundation

 Prevention of short-circuiting

Short-circuiting can occur if the outdoor unit is not installed in a location with good ventilation.

Inverter air conditioners may induce noise from other electronic equipment.
When selecting a location for installation, maintain sufficient distances from radios, PCs,
stereos and the like in consideration of the installation of air conditioner and power wiring.

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<When installing under eaves> <If there are horizontal obstacles above>
Discharge
 N ≥ M when L ≥ 1 m.  No special measures are required if L ≥
duct
 K ≥ M when L < 1 m. 3 m.
Note that Dimension K refers to Discharge duct
the dimensions necessary For short-  If L < 3 m, a discharge duct with duct
when installing a single unit. circuiting resistance of less than 8 mmH2O is
Refer to 'Standards for prevention necessary.
installing upward-discharging Dimension K for single unit installation
Installing Measures for
outdoor units' when installing on requires being slightly larger.
under eaves obstacles above
each floor.

 Prevention of short-circuiting
Short-circuiting can occur if the outdoor unit is not installed in a location with good ventilation.

Indoor unit
Branching switch,
overcurrent circuit breaker
Branching switch, Indoor unit RC Cooling/
m

overcurrent circuit heating


At least 1m
1.5

changeover
breaker
t1

RC
At least

1m
At leas

a st m
le ast 1.5
At At le
1.5m
At least
m
At least 1.5

Radios, PCs, stereos, etc.

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(10) Air tightness test-1
Procedure
Completion of Nitrogen Check for
refrigerant Evacuation pressurization drop in Pass
piping work pressure

Leak check

~Working points~
 Be sure to evacuate the piping before the air tightness test.
 Be sure to always use nitrogen gas for the air tightness test.
 The air tightness test pressure is the design pressure for air conditioners.

1) Evacuation of refrigerant piping


<Work procedure>
• Connect the gauge manifold to the service ports on the liquid and gas piping. Operate the vacuum
pump until the pressure reaches below –100.7kPaG (–755mmHg). Operate the vacuum pump for
about 30 minutes, though it may differ depending the respective piping length..

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2) Nitrogen pressurization
<Work procedure>
(1) Pressurize the liquid and gas piping for each refrigerant circuit according to the following steps:
Be sure to use nitrogen gas
 Step 1: Pressurize at 0.3 MPaG for approx. 3 minutes
 Step 2: Pressurize at 1.5 MPaG for approx. 5 minutes Allows for detection of large leaks
 Step 3: Pressurize at 4.0 MPaG for roughly 24 hours
Allows for detection of smaller leaks
Even pressurized at 4.0 MPaG, a short time does not allow for detection of smaller leaks.
Be sure to pressurize for 24 hours in Step 3.
Pressure [Time chart]
MPaG
Step3
4.0
3.5

Step2
1.5
1.0

0.5 Step1
0.3
0
Example of the air tightness test Time
5 min. 24 hours
3 min.

Never pressurize at a pressure above 4.0 MPaG.

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3) Leak check
・If a drop in pressure has been detected, search for the leak site by applying soapy water to the
surface of the piping connections (flares, brazed spots) and charge the hose connections.

It is rare to conduct an air tightness test on everything from O/U to I/U at the same time.
If a pressure drop has been detected, it takes a lot of time to check where the leak is.
An efficient method to check is on a block-by-block basis in accordance with work schedule.
After conducting the air tightness test, leaving the pressure between 0.2 and 0.3 MPaG in
the piping allows for the prevention of contamination in the piping.
(3)
.

(1) Shaft

(2)

The work can be conducted efficiently if pressurization assembly is prepared beforehand.

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3) Check for pressure drop
 If there is no pressure drop, it has passed the test.
Any differences in ambient temperature between during pressurization and during check for pressure
drops will necessitate correction because pressure changes by roughly 0.01 MPaG per 1˚C.

Correction value: (Temperature during pressurization – Temperature during check) x 0.01 MPaG

(Example)

Pressure used for pressurization Ambient temperature

Pressurization 4.00MPaG 25C

24 hours later 3.95MPaG 20C

In this case, the correction would be 0.05 MPaG so you can determine there has been
no pressure drop (indicating a PASS).

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(11) Vacuum drying-1
Procedure

After passing air tightness test Vacuum drying Vacuum test

~Noise and vibration considerations~


Using a vacuum pump, the moisture (liquid) in the
piping is changed to vapor (gas) and expelled out of Water boiling point Absolute pressure Gauge pressure

the piping in order to dry the inside of the piping. At 1 ℃ kPa mmHg kPaG mmHgG

atmospheric pressure (101.3 kPa or 760 mmHg), the


boiling point (evaporation temperature) for water is
100C. However, the closer the pressure within the
piping comes to reaching a vacuum state as a result
of using the vacuum
pump, the lower the boiling point becomes. Once the
boiling point falls below the outdoor temperature, the
water will evaporate.
<Example>
If the outdoor air temperature is 7.2C, vacuum drying
cannot be conducted unless the pressure is lowered
below 100.3 kPaG (752mmHg). Therefore, when
conducting vacuum drying, 'selection and
maintenance of the vacuum pump' is important..

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 Selection of the vacuum pump
Note the following two points when selecting a vacuum pump..
1. Select one that allows for pressure to be brought below –100.7 kPaG (755 mmHG).
2. Select one that allows for relatively high discharge volume.
(One with at least 40 L/min. is recommended.)

Before conducting the vacuum drying work, be sure to check with a vacuum gauge that the
pressure reaches a level below 100.7 kPaG.

 Use special tools for R410A (e.g., gauge manifold, charge hose).
Reasons: Refrigerant oils differ between R410A and R22. Using different tools will result in
refrigerant oils being mixed between the two, which will result in the development of impurities
and the clogging of the refrigerant circuit.

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<Work procedure>
There are two methods of vacuum drying depending on the onsite conditions so selectively use them.
1) Normal vacuum drying…This is the common method.

(1) Vacuum drying (1st time) [Normal vacuum drying time chart]
・Connect a gauge manifold to the service ports of
the liquid and gas piping and operate the
vacuum pump for at least 2 hours. Pressurized side
(The pressure must be below 100.7 kPaG or
755 mmHg.)
Atmospheric
・If the pressure does not fall below 100.7 kPaG pressure 0 MPaG
or 755 mmHg even after vacuuming for 2 hours,
there may either be moisture or a leak in the Vacuumed side
circuit. Vacuum for 1 more hour to confirm this.
・ If the pressure does not fall below 100.7 kPaG or
755 mmHg even after vacuuming for 3 hours,
check for the leak site. -100.7 kPaG
(2) Vacuum test
Leave the system in a vacuum state below Additional refrigerant charge
100.7 kPaG or 755 mmHg for at least 1 hour Vacuum
drying
Vacuum (Refer to the following chapter.)
state
and confirm that the gauge indicator does not rise. (2 hours) (1 hour)

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 Conduct evacuation from both the liquid and gas piping. There are various types of
functioning components in an indoor unit and evacuating only from one (liquid or gas)
piping may result in a break in the vacuum state.

If the gauge indicator rises, there may be moisture remaining or a leak in the circuit.

2) Special vacuum drying

Special vacuum drying is conducted when there is a risk of moisture within the piping.
For example,
 When work has been done during the rainy season and there is a risk of condensation within the piping
 When the work has taken a long time and there is a risk of condensation within the piping
 When there is a risk that rain has entered into the piping during work
The special vacuum drying incorporates at least one vacuum break process using nitrogen gas during
the normal vacuum drying process.

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(1) Vacuum drying (1st time)
 The procedure is the same as
“Normal vacuum drying” [Special vacuum drying time chart]

(2) Vacuum break (1st time) +0.05 MPaG

Pressurized side
Pressurize with nitrogen to 0.05 MPaG.
(The nitrogen gas is a dry nitrogen,
so breaking the vacuum state with it increases Atmospheric
0 MPaG
pressure
the effectiveness of the vacuum drying.) -26.7 kPaG

(3) Vacuum drying (2nd time) Vacuumed side


-53.3 kPaG

Operate the vacuum pump for at least 1 hour.


Determinations: The pressure must reach at -80.0 kPaG

least 100.7 kPaG or 755 mmHg. -100.7 -100.7


kPaG kPaG
If it does not even after 2 hours of operation, -93.3 kPaG
-101.3 kPaG

repeat steps (2) (vacuum break) and


(3) (vacuum drying). Vacuum drying (2 Additional refrigerant charge
hours)
Vacuum break リモコン

(4) Vacuum test Vacuum drying (1 hour) Vacuum state (1 hour)

 The procedure is the same as


“Normal vacuum drying”

 Be sure to use nitrogen gas when conducting vacuum break.

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(1) Vacuum drying (1st time)
 The procedure is the same as [Special vacuum drying time chart]
“Normal vacuum drying”
(2) Vacuum break (1st time) Pressurized side
Pressurize with nitrogen to 0.05 MPaG.
(The nitrogen gas is a dry nitrogen,
so breaking the vacuum state with it increases Atmospheri
c pressure 0 MPaG
the effectiveness of the vacuum drying.)
Vacuumed side
(3) Vacuum drying (2nd time)
Operate the vacuum pump for at least 1 hour.
Determinations: The pressure must reach at
least 100.7 kPaG or 755 mmHg.
If it does not even after 2 hours of operation, -100.7 kPaG
repeat steps (2) (vacuum break) and Vacuum
drying Additional
(3) (vacuum drying). (2 hours) refrigerant
Vacuum breaking charge
(4) Vacuum test Vacuum drying(1 hours) Vacuum state(1 hour)
 The procedure is the same as
“Normal vacuum drying”

 Be sure to use nitrogen gas when conducting vacuum break.

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(12) Additional refrigerant charge-1
Procedure

After completion of Calculation of additional Additional refrigerant


vacuum drying refrigerant amount charge

<Work procedure>

(1) Calculation of the additional refrigerant charge amount


・Accurately assess the length of the refrigerant piping to calculate the amount of additional
refrigerant charge.
(For calculating the formula, refer to the equipment design materials for the respective models.)

 Be sure to enter the calculated additional refrigerant charge amount on the 'additional
refrigerant charge instruction label' on the outdoor unit.
(The data will be needed for maintenance.)

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Refrigerant charge port
Outdoor unit Gauge
Liquid side stop valve
manifold Refrigerant
Valve A
cylinder
with siphon
Valve Gauge
B

Indoor unit

Gas side stop valve

(2) After completing the vacuum drying, leave the air conditioner OFF, open Valve A and charge
the calculated additional refrigerant from the cylinder via the liquid side stop valve service
port using pressure difference.

 Be sure to charge the refrigerant in a liquid state.


(Cylinders with siphons allow for charging of liquid refrigerant in a standing position.)
 Use a digital scale to measure.

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If the refrigerant cannot be charged due to pressure equalization,

(3) Close Valve A and then open Valve B.


(4) Turn on the outdoor and indoor unit power supplies.
(5) Completely open up the gas and liquid side stop valves.

 Be sure to charge refrigerant from the refrigerant charge port.

(6) Turn the additional refrigerant charge operation to ON using the setting mode while leaving the
air conditioner OFF.

Refer to the 'Service Precautions' label on the outdoor unit's electrical box
cover for the procedures regarding additional refrigerant charge operation.

(7) Once the required volume of refrigerant has been charged, push the mode button (BS1) on the
PCB (A1P) to stop the operation.

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