Installation and Operation Manual: VRV IV System Air Conditioner

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VRV IV system air conditioner
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Table of Contents
5.7.7 To connect the power supply ....................................... 17
Table of Contents
6 Configuration 18
6.1 Making field settings................................................................... 18
6.1.1 About making field settings .......................................... 18
1 About the documentation 3 6.1.2 Field setting components ............................................. 18
1.1 About this document.................................................................. 3 6.1.3 To access the field setting components....................... 19
6.1.4 To access mode 1 or 2 ................................................ 19
6.1.5 To use mode 1 ............................................................. 19
For the installer 3 6.1.6 To use mode 2 ............................................................. 19
6.1.7 Mode 1: Monitoring settings......................................... 20
2 About the box 3 6.1.8 Mode 2: Field settings.................................................. 20
2.1 To remove the accessories from the outdoor unit ..................... 3 6.1.9 To connect the PC configurator to the outdoor unit ..... 21
2.2 Accessory pipes: Diameters...................................................... 3
2.3 To remove the transportation stay............................................. 3 7 Commissioning 21
7.1 Precautions when commissioning .............................................. 21
3 About the units and options 4 7.2 Checklist before commissioning................................................. 21
3.1 About the outdoor unit ............................................................... 4 7.3 About test run ............................................................................. 22
3.2 System layout............................................................................ 4 7.4 To perform a test run.................................................................. 22
7.5 Correcting after abnormal completion of the test run ................. 22
4 Preparation 4
4.1 Preparing installation site .......................................................... 4 8 Troubleshooting 22
4.1.1 Installation site requirements of the outdoor unit ........ 4 8.1 Solving problems based on error codes..................................... 22
4.1.2 Additional installation site requirements of the 8.2 Error codes: Overview................................................................ 23
outdoor unit in cold climates ....................................... 4
4.2 Preparing refrigerant piping....................................................... 4 9 Technical data 25
4.2.1 Refrigerant piping requirements.................................. 4 9.1 Service space: Outdoor unit ....................................................... 25
4.2.2 To select the piping size ............................................. 5 9.2 Piping diagram: Outdoor unit...................................................... 26
4.2.3 To select refrigerant branch kits.................................. 6
4.2.4 Multiple outdoor units: Possible layouts...................... 6
4.3 Preparing electrical wiring ......................................................... 7 For the user 28
4.3.1 Safety device requirements ........................................ 7
10 About the system 28
5 Installation 7
5.1 Opening the units ...................................................................... 7 11 User interface 28
5.1.1 To open the outdoor unit............................................. 7
5.1.2 To open the electrical component box of the outdoor
12 Operation 28
unit .............................................................................. 7 12.1 Operation range ......................................................................... 28
5.2 Mounting the outdoor unit.......................................................... 8 12.2 Operating the system ................................................................. 28
5.2.1 To provide the installation structure ............................ 8 12.2.1 About operating the system ......................................... 28
5.3 Connecting the refrigerant piping .............................................. 8 12.2.2 About cooling, heating, fan only, and automatic
operation ...................................................................... 28
5.3.1 To route the refrigerant piping..................................... 8
12.2.3 About the heating operation......................................... 28
5.3.2 To connect the refrigerant piping to the outdoor unit .. 9
12.2.4 To operate the system (WITHOUT cool/heat
5.3.3 To connect the multi connection piping kit .................. 9
changeover remote control switch) .............................. 28
5.3.4 Multiple outdoor units: Knockout holes ....................... 9
12.2.5 To operate the system (WITH cool/heat changeover
5.3.5 To protect against contamination................................ 9
remote control switch).................................................. 29
5.3.6 Using the stop valve and service port ......................... 9
12.3 Using the dry program................................................................ 29
5.3.7 To remove the pinched pipes...................................... 10
12.3.1 About the dry program ................................................. 29
5.4 Checking the refrigerant piping ................................................. 11
12.3.2 To use the dry program (WITHOUT cool/heat
5.4.1 About checking the refrigerant piping ......................... 11 changeover remote control switch) .............................. 29
5.4.2 Checking refrigerant piping: General guidelines ......... 11 12.3.3 To use the dry program (WITH cool/heat changeover
5.4.3 Checking refrigerant piping: Setup.............................. 11 remote control switch).................................................. 29
5.4.4 To perform a leak test ................................................. 12 12.4 Adjusting the air flow direction.................................................... 29
5.4.5 To perform vacuum drying .......................................... 12 12.4.1 About the air flow flap .................................................. 29
5.5 To insulate the refrigerant piping............................................... 12 12.5 Setting the master user interface ............................................... 30
5.6 Charging refrigerant .................................................................. 12 12.5.1 About setting the master user interface ....................... 30
5.6.1 Precautions when charging refrigerant ....................... 12
5.6.2 About charging refrigerant .......................................... 13 13 Maintenance and service 30
5.6.3 To determine the additional refrigerant amount .......... 13 13.1 About the refrigerant................................................................... 30
5.6.4 To charge refrigerant: Flow chart................................ 13 13.2 After-sales service and warranty ................................................ 30
5.6.5 To charge refrigerant .................................................. 15 13.2.1 Warranty period ........................................................... 30
5.6.6 Step 6: To manually charge refrigerant....................... 15 13.2.2 Recommended maintenance and inspection............... 31
5.6.7 Error codes when charging refrigerant........................ 16
14 Troubleshooting 31
5.6.8 Checks after charging refrigerant................................ 16
14.1 Error codes: Overview................................................................ 31
5.7 Connecting the electrical wiring................................................. 16
14.2 Symptoms that are not air conditioner troubles.......................... 32
5.7.1 Field wiring: Overview................................................. 16
14.2.1 Symptom: The system does not operate ..................... 32
5.7.2 Guidelines when knocking out knockout holes ........... 16
14.2.2 Symptom: Cool/Heat cannot be changed over ............ 32
5.7.3 To route and fix the transmission wiring ..................... 16
14.2.3 Symptom: Fan operation is possible, but cooling and
5.7.4 To connect the transmission wiring............................. 17
heating do not work...................................................... 32
5.7.5 To finish the transmission wiring................................. 17
14.2.4 Symptom: The fan strength does not correspond to
5.7.6 To route and fix the power supply............................... 17 the setting .................................................................... 32
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14.2.5 Symptom: The fan direction does not correspond to INFORMATION
the setting ................................................................... 33
14.2.6 Symptom: White mist comes out of a unit (Indoor This appliance is intended to be used by expert or trained
unit) ............................................................................. 33 users in shops, in light industry and on farms, or for
14.2.7 Symptom: White mist comes out of a unit (Indoor commercial use by lay persons.
unit, outdoor unit) ........................................................ 33
Documentation set
14.2.8 Symptom: The user interface display reads "U4" or
"U5" and stops, but then restarts after a few minutes. 33 This document is part of a documentation set. The complete set
14.2.9 Symptom: Noise of air conditioners (Indoor unit)........ 33 consists of:
14.2.10 Symptom: Noise of air conditioners (Indoor unit,
▪ General safety precautions:
outdoor unit)................................................................ 33
14.2.11 Symptom: Noise of air conditioners (Outdoor unit) ..... 33 ▪ Safety instructions that you must read before installing
14.2.12 Symptom: Dust comes out of the unit ......................... 33 ▪ Format: Paper (in the box of the outdoor unit)
14.2.13 Symptom: The units can give off odours..................... 33
▪ Outdoor unit installation and operation manual:
14.2.14 Symptom: The outdoor unit fan does not spin ............ 33
14.2.15 Symptom: The display shows "88".............................. 33 ▪ Installation and operation instructions
14.2.16 Symptom: The compressor in the outdoor unit does
▪ Format: Paper (in the box of the outdoor unit)
not stop after a short heating operation ...................... 33
14.2.17 Symptom: The inside of an outdoor unit is warm ▪ Installer and user reference guide:
even when the unit has stopped ................................. 33
▪ Preparation of the installation, technical specifications,
14.2.18 Symptom: Hot air can be felt when the indoor unit is reference data,…
stopped ....................................................................... 33
▪ Detailed step-by-step instructions and background information
15 Relocation 33 for basic and advanced usage
16 Disposal 33 ▪ Format: Digital files on http://www.daikineurope.com/support-

and-manuals/product-information/
Latest revisions of the supplied documentation may be available on
the regional Daikin website or via your dealer.
1 About the documentation
The original documentation is written in English. All other languages
are translations.
1.1 About this document
Target audience
Authorised installers + end users
For the installer
2 About the box 2.2 Accessory pipes: Diameters

Accessory pipes (mm) HP Øa Øb
2.1 To remove the accessories from Gas pipe 8 19.1
the outdoor unit ▪ Front connection 10 25.4 22.2
Make sure that all accessories are available in the unit. ID Øa 12 25.4 28.6
ID Øb
14
a b c d e
1× 1× 1× 1× 1× 16
MODELNAME
INSTALLATION
SITE
No.
MODELNAME
INSTALLATION
SITE
No.
MODELNAME
REQUEST FOR THE INDICATION OF INSTALLATION INFORMATION
1. RECORD OF INDOOR UNIT MODEL AND INSTALLATION SITE
No. 1
11
21
2
12
22
13
23
3 4
14
24
5
15
25
BE SURE TO FILL OUT THE BLANKS, WHICH ARE NEEDED FOR AFTER-SALE SERVICES.
16
26
7
17
27
8
18
28
19
29
9 10
20
30
OUTDOOR AMOUNT
UNIT
REQUEST FOR THE INDICATION OF ADDITIONAL REFRIGERANT CHARGING AND LEAK DETECTION OPERATION RESULT
BE SURE TO FILL OUT THE BLANKS, WHICH ARE NEEDED FOR AFTER-SALE SERVICES.
1. CALCULATION OF ADDITIONAL REFRIGERANT CHARGING AMOUNT
CALCULATE THE ADDITIONAL REFRIGERANT CHARGING AMOUNT BASED ON THE FORMULA BELOW BEFORE CHARGING.
WHEN RE-CHARGING TOTAL AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT , CHARGE THE TOTAL OF THE AMOUNT CHARGED AT
SHIPMENT (INDICATED ON THE MACHINE NAMEPLATE) AND THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT SHOWN AS FOLLOWS :
ADDITIONAL CHARGING
kg
TOTAL LENGTH OF LIQUID
PIPE SIZE O22.2 x 0.37
(m) x 0.37

(m) x 0.26

(m) x 0.18
Total indoor unit
capacity connection
kg ratio (CR)
Total indoor unit capacity 50%< CR < 105% 0
when piping length <30m105%< CR < 130% 0.5
50%< CR < 70% 0
Total indoor unit capacity 70%< CR < 85% 0.3
when piping length >30m 85%< CR < 105% 0.7
105%< CR < 130% 1.2
8HP 10-12HP 14-16HP 18-20HP
0
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
0.5
1.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
▪ Bottom connection
INSTALLATION
SITE PIPE SIZE O12.7 x 0.12 PIPE SIZE O9.5 x 0.059 PIPE SIZE O6.4 x 0.022
ONLY FOR RYYQ8~20 MODELS
No. 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 (m) x 0.022 RYYQ8~12 RYYQ14-16 RYYQ18-20
(m) x 0.12 (m) x 0.059 kg 0.9 1.1 1.3
MODELNAME
ID Øa
INSTALLATION
SITE 2. RECORD OF ADDITIONAL REFRIGERANT CHARGE AMOUNT AND RESULT OF LEAK CHECK OPERATION
No. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
DATE
MODELNAME
INSTALLATION AMOUNT
SITE
No. 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 RESULT LEAK CHECK
MODELNAME
DATE
INSTALLATION
SITE AMOUNT
No. 61 62 63 64
RESULT LEAK CHECK
MODELNAME
INSTALLATION DATE
SITE
AMOUNT
2. RECORD FOR SETTINGS (CONTENTS SEE INSTALLATION MANUAL)
OD Øb
RESULT LEAK CHECK
SETTING VALUE REMARK DATE SETTING VALUE REMARK DATE
DATE
AMOUNT
RESULT LEAK CHECK
3. FOR DETAILS CONCERNING PIPING SELECTION AND CALCULATION OR HOW TO OPERATE THE LEAK DETECTION FUNCTION, PLEASE REFER TO THE INSTALLATION MANUAL.
3. RECORD OF INSTALLATION DATE DAY MONTH YEAR 4. MODEL NAME 5. MANUFACTURING NUMBER
4. AFTER FILLING IN THIS TABLE, PLEASE PUT IT ON THE SWITCH BOX COVER.
6. AFTER EQUIPPING, PLEASE PUT IT ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE FRONT PLATE.
3P328191-1 3P328192-1
a General safety precautions Liquid pipe 8 9.5

b Installation manual and operation manual
c Additional refrigerant charge label ▪ Front connection 10
d Installation information sticker
e Piping accessory bag ID Øb 12 9.5 12.7
14 12.7
ID Øa 16
▪ Bottom connection
ID Øb
ID Øa
2.3 To remove the transportation stay

Only for 14+16 HP
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NOTICE c VRV direct expansion (DX) indoor unit
d User interface (dedicated depending on indoor unit type)
If the unit is operated with the transportation stay attached, e User interface (wireless, dedicated depending on indoor
abnormal vibration or noise may be generated. unit type)
f Cool/Heat changeover remote control switch
The transportation stay installed over the compressor leg for
protecting the unit during transport must be removed. Proceed as
shown in the figure and procedure below.
4 Preparation
1 Slightly loosen the fixing nut (a).
2 Remove the transportation stay (b) as shown in the figure
below. 4.1 Preparing installation site
3 Tighten the fixing nut (a) again.
4.1.1 Installation site requirements of the
outdoor unit
Mind the spacing guidelines. See the "Technical data" chapter.
NOTICE
3 (12.3 N·m)
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this
1 product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
2 a
b
4.1.2 Additional installation site requirements
of the outdoor unit in cold climates
NOTICE
When operating the unit in a low outdoor ambient
temperature with high humidity conditions, make sure to
3 About the units and options take precautions to keep the drain holes of the unit free by
using proper equipment.
3.1 About the outdoor unit In heating:

20
This installation manual concerns the VRV IV, full inverter driven,
15.5
heat pump system. 15
Model line up: 10
Model Description
5
a b
TAO (°C WB)
RXYTQ8~16 Single non-continuous heating model.

RXYTQ18~48 Multi non-continuous heating model 0
(consisting of 2 or 3 RXYTQ modules).

–5
These units are intended for outdoor installation and aimed for heat
–10
pump air to air applications.
These units have (in single use) heating capacities ranging from 25 –15
to 50 kW and cooling capacities rating from 22.4 to 45 kW. In multi
combination the heating capacity can go up till 150 kW and in –20
cooling till 135 kW.
The outdoor unit is designed to work in heating mode at ambient 10 15 20 25 27 30
temperatures from –20°C WB to 15.5°C WB and in cooling mode at TAI (°C DB)
ambient temperatures from –5°C DB to 52°C DB.
a Warming up operation range
b Operation range
3.2 System layout
TAI Ambient indoor temperature
NOTICE TAO Ambient outdoor temperature
Design of the system must not be done at temperatures
below –15°C.
4.2 Preparing refrigerant piping
a
f
4.2.1 Refrigerant piping requirements
NOTICE
b c c
Refrigerant R410A requires strict cautions for keeping the
system clean and dry. Foreign materials (including mineral
oils or moisture) should be prevented from getting mixed
into the system.
d e
a VRV IV Heat pump outdoor unit
b Refrigerant piping

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NOTICE Indoor unit capacity Piping outer diameter size (mm)
index Gas pipe Liquid pipe
The piping and other pressure-containing parts shall be
suitable for refrigerant. Use phosphoric acid deoxidised 290≤x<420 28.6 12.7
seamless copper for refrigerant.
420≤x<640 15.9
▪ Foreign materials inside pipes (including oils for fabrication) must 640≤x<920 34.9 19.1
be ≤30 mg/10 m.
≥920 41.3
▪ Temper grade: use piping with temper grade in function of the
pipe diameter as listed in table below. Example:
▪ Downstream capacity for E=capacity index of unit 1
Pipe Ø (mm) Temper grade of piping material
≤15.9 O (annealed) ▪ Downstream capacity for D=capacity index of unit 1+capacity
index of unit 2
≥19.1 1/2H (half hard)
▪ All piping lengths and distances have been taken into E: Piping between refrigerant branch kit and
consideration (see About the piping length in the installer indoor unit
reference guide). Pipe size for direct connection to indoor unit must be the same as
the connection size of the indoor unit (in case indoor unit is VRV DX
4.2.2 To select the piping size indoor).
Determine the proper size referring to following tables and reference Indoor unit capacity Piping outer diameter size (mm)
figure (only for indication). index Gas pipe Liquid pipe
15~50 12.7 6.4
63~140 15.9 9.5
200 19.1
B B B 250 22.2
a A x C y
▪ When the equivalent pipe length between outdoor and indoor
D units is 90 m or more, the size of the main pipes (both gas side
and liquid side) must be increased. Depending on the length of the
b b piping, the capacity may drop, but even in such a case the size of
the main pipes has to be increased. More specifications can be
found in the technical engineering data book.
E a b c e
1 2 3 4
1,2,3,4 VRV DX indoor unit
a,b Indoor branch kit d
x,y Outdoor multi connection kit
A, B, C: Piping between outdoor unit and (first) a Outdoor unit

refrigerant branch kit b Main pipes
c Increase if the equivalent piping length is ≥90 m
Choose from the following table in accordance with the outdoor unit d First refrigerant branch kit
total capacity type, connected downstream. e Indoor unit
Outdoor unit Piping outer diameter size (mm) Size up

capacity type (HP) Gas pipe Liquid pipe HP class Piping outer diameter size (mm)
8 19.1 9.5 Gas pipe Liquid pipe
10 22.2 9.5 8 19.1 → 22.2 9.5 → 12.7
12~16 28.6 12.7 10 22.2 → 25.4(a)
18~22 28.6 15.9 12+14 28.6(b) 12.7 → 15.9
24 34.9 15.9 16 28.6 → 31.8(a)
26~34 34.9 19.1 18~22 15.9 → 19.1
36~48 41.3 19.1 24 34.9(b)
26~34 34.9 → 38.1(a) 19.1 → 22.2
D: Piping between refrigerant branch kits 36~48 41.3(b)
Choose from the following table in accordance with the indoor unit (a) If the size-up size is NOT available, you must use the
total capacity type, connected downstream. Do not let the standard size. Sizes bigger than the size-up size are NOT
connection piping exceed the refrigerant piping size chosen by the allowed. But even if you use the standard size, the
equivalent piping length is allowed to be more than 90 m.
general system model name.
(b) Pipe size-up is NOT allowed.
Indoor unit capacity Piping outer diameter size (mm) ▪ The pipe thickness of the refrigerant piping shall comply with the
index Gas pipe Liquid pipe applicable legislation. The minimal pipe thickness for R410A
piping must be in accordance with the table below.
<150 15.9 9.5
150≤x<200 19.1 Pipe Ø (mm) Minimal thickness t (mm)
200≤x<290 22.2 6.4/9.5/12.7 0.80

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Pipe Ø (mm) Minimal thickness t (mm) INFORMATION
15.9 0.99 Reducers or T-joints are field supplied.
19.1/22.2 0.80
NOTICE
28.6 0.99
Refrigerant branch kits can only be used with R410A.
34.9 1.21
41.3 1.43
4.2.4 Multiple outdoor units: Possible layouts
▪ In case the required pipe sizes (inch sizes) are not available, it is
▪ The piping between the outdoor units must be routed level or
also allowed to use other diameters (mm sizes), taken the
slightly upward to avoid the risk of oil retention into the piping.
following into account:
▪ Select the pipe size nearest to the required size. Pattern 1 Pattern 2
▪ Use the suitable adapters for the change-over from inch to mm
pipes (field supply).
a a
▪ The additional refrigerant calculation has to be adjusted as b b
mentioned in "5.6.3 To determine the additional refrigerant
amount" on page 13.
a a
4.2.3 To select refrigerant branch kits b b
Refrigerant refnets
For piping example, refer to "4.2.2 To select the piping size" on a a
page 5.
b b
▪ When using refnet joints at the first branch counted from the
outdoor unit side, choose from the following table in accordance a To indoor unit
with the capacity of the outdoor unit (example: refnet joint a). b Piping between outdoor units
X Not allowed
Outdoor unit capacity type 2 pipes O Allowed
(HP) ▪ To avoid the risk of oil retention to the outmost outdoor unit,
8~10 KHRQ22M29T9 always connect the stop valve and the piping between outdoor
12~22 KHRQ22M64T units as shown in the 4 correct possibilities of the figure below.
24~48 KHRQ22M75T
▪ For refnet joints other than the first branch (example refnet joint b),
select the proper branch kit model based on the total capacity
index of all indoor units connected after the refrigerant branch.
Indoor unit capacity index 2 pipes

<200 KHRQ22M20T a
b b b
200≤x<290 KHRQ22M29T9
290≤x<640 KHRQ22M64T
≥640 KHRQ22M75T
a
▪ Concerning refnet headers, choose from the following table in b b b
accordance with the total capacity of all the indoor units connected
below the refnet header.
Indoor unit capacity index 2 pipes a

<200 KHRQ22M29H a a
b b b
200≤x<290
≥200 mm
290≤x<640 KHRQ22M64H(a)
≥640 KHRQ22M75H
(a) If the pipe size above the refnet header is Ø34.9 or more, a a
KHRQ22M75H is required. a
INFORMATION a To indoor unit
b Oil collects to the outmost outdoor unit when the system
Maximum 8 branches can be connected to a header. stops
X Not allowed
▪ How to choose an outdoor multi connection piping kit. Choose O Allowed
from the following table in accordance with the number of outdoor ▪ If the piping length between the outdoor units exceeds 2 m, create
units. a rise of 200 mm or more in the gas line within a length of 2 m
Number of outdoor units Branch kit name from the kit.
2 BHFQ22P1007
3 BHFQ22P1517

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If Then Formula Calculate, by adding the minimum circuit amps of each
≤2 m used unit (according to the table above), multiply the
result by 1.1 and select the next higher recommended
fuse capacity.
b
Example Combining the RXYTQ30 by using the RXYTQ8,
a
RXYTQ10, and RXYTQ12.
≤2 m
▪ Minimum circuit ampacity of the RXYTQ8=16.1 A
>2 m >2 m >2 m
≥200 mm
≥200 mm
b Accordingly, the minimum circuit ampacity of the

RXYTQ30=16.1+22.0+24.0=62.1 A
a
≤2 m ≤2 m Multiplying the above result by 1.1 (62.1×1.1)=68.31 A,
so the recommended fuse capacity would be 80 A.
a To indoor unit
b Piping between outdoor units NOTICE
When using residual current operated circuit breakers, be
NOTICE
sure to use a high-speed type 300 mA rated residual
There are restrictions on the refrigerant pipe connection operating current.
order between outdoor units during installation in case of a
multiple outdoor unit system. Install according to following
restrictions. The capacities of outdoor units A, B and C
must fulfill the following restriction conditions: A≥B≥C. 5 Installation
A B C
5.1 Opening the units
5.1.1 To open the outdoor unit

a b c
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
a To indoor units
b Outdoor unit multi connecting piping kit (first branch)
DANGER: RISK OF BURNING
c Outdoor unit multi connecting piping kit (second branch)
To gain access to the unit, front plates need to be opened as follows:
4.3 Preparing electrical wiring 8 HP 10~16 HP
4.3.1 Safety device requirements

The power supply must be protected with the required safety
devices, i.e. a main switch, a slow blow fuse on each phase and an
earth leakage protector in accordance with the applicable legislation.
Selection and sizing of the wiring should be done in accordance with
the applicable legislation based on the information mentioned in the
table below.
Model Minimum Recommended

circuit fuses 14× 14×
ampacity
RXYTQ8 16.1 A 20 A Once the front plates open, the electrical component box can be
accessed. See "5.1.2 To open the electrical component box of the
RXYTQ10 22.0 A 25 A
outdoor unit" on page 7.
RXYTQ12 24.0 A 32 A
For service purposes, the push buttons on the main PCB need to be
RXYTQ14 27.0 A 32 A accessed. To access these push buttons, the electrical component
RXYTQ16 31.0 A 40 A box cover does not need to be opened. See "6.1.3 To access the
field setting components" on page 19.
What? Case 1 Case 2
Phase and frequency 3N~ 50 Hz 3N~ 60 Hz 5.1.2 To open the electrical component box of
Voltage 380-415 V 400 V the outdoor unit
Transmission line 0.75~1.25 mm2
NOTICE
section(1)
Do not apply excessive force when opening the electronic
For multi combinations component box cover. Excessive force can deform the
Calculate the recommended fuse capacity cover, resulting in entering of water to cause equipment
failure.
(1) Maximum length is 1000 m. If the total transmission wiring exceeds these limits, it may result in communication error.

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8 HP ≥AB
AA
≤613
≥929
729
2× SW8
a (mm)
10~16 HP
Minimum foundation
a Anchor point (4×)
HP AA AB
8 766 992
10~16 1076 1302
6× SW8 ▪ Fasten the unit in place using four foundation bolts M12. It is best
to screw in the foundation bolts until their length remains 20 mm
NOTICE above the foundation surface.
20 mm
When closing the electrical component box cover, make
sure that the sealing material on the lower back side of the
cover is not caught and bend towards the inside.
a
b NOTICE
c ▪ Prepare a water drainage channel around the

foundation to drain waste water from around the unit.
d During heating operation and when the outdoor
e
temperatures are negative, the drained water from the
outdoor unit will freeze up. If the water drainage is not
taken care of, the area around the unit might be very
a Electrical component box cover slippery.
b Front side ▪ When installed in a corrosive environment, use a nut
c Power supply terminal block with plastic washer (a) to protect the nut tightening part
from rust.
d Sealing material
e Moisture and dirt could enter
X Not allowed
O Allowed
a
5.2 Mounting the outdoor unit
5.3 Connecting the refrigerant piping
5.2.1 To provide the installation structure
Make sure the unit is installed level on a sufficiently strong base to 5.3.1 To route the refrigerant piping
prevent vibration and noise.
Installation of refrigerant piping is possible as front connection or
NOTICE side connection (when taken out from the bottom) as shown in the
figure below.
When the installation height of the unit needs to be
increased, do not use stands to only support the corners.
c
mm m
00 00m
≥1 ≥1
X
*
Not allowed
a b
a Left-side connection
O Allowed (* = preferred installation)
b Front connection
▪ The height of the foundation must at least be 150 mm from the c Right-side connection
floor. In heavy snowfall areas, this height should be increased, For side connections, the knockout hole on the bottom plate should
depending on the installation place and condition. be removed:
▪ The preferred installation is on a solid longitudinal foundation
(steel beam frame or concrete). The foundation must be larger
than the grey marked area.

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a
b
>12
0
>50 mm
c 0m
m
a Large knockout hole

b Drill
c Points for drilling
NOTICE 5.3.4 Multiple outdoor units: Knockout holes

Precautions when making knockout holes: Connection Description
▪ Avoid damaging the casing. Front connection Remove the front plate knockout holes to
connect.
▪ After making the knockout holes, we recommend you
remove the burrs and paint the edges and areas
around the edges using repair paint to prevent rusting.
▪ When passing electrical wiring through the knockout
holes, wrap the wiring with protective tape to prevent
damage.
5.3.2 To connect the refrigerant piping to the

outdoor unit Bottom connection Remove the knockout holes on the bottom
frame and route the piping under the bottom.
NOTICE
▪ Be sure to use the supplied accessory pipes when
carrying out piping work in the field.
▪ Be sure that the field installed piping does not touch
other pipes, the bottom panel or side panel. Especially
for the bottom and side connection, be sure to protect
the piping with suitable insulation, to prevent it from
coming into contact with the casing.
5.3.5 To protect against contamination
Connection from the stop valves to the field piping can be done by Block all gaps in the holes for passing out piping and wiring using
using accessory pipes supplied as accessory. sealing material (field supply) (otherwise the capacity of the unit will
drop and small animals may enter the machine).
The connections to the branch kits are the responsibility of the
installer (field piping).
5.3.6 Using the stop valve and service port
5.3.3 To connect the multi connection piping kit To handle the stop valve
NOTICE ▪ Make sure to keep all stop valves open during operation.
Improper installation may lead to malfunction of the ▪ The stop valve is factory closed.
outdoor unit.
To open the stop valve
▪ Install the joints horizontally, so that the caution label (a) attached
to the joint comes to the top. 1 Remove the stop valve cover.
▪ Do not tilt the joint more than 7.5° (see view A). 2 Insert a hexagon wrench into the stop valve and turn the stop
▪ Do not install the joint vertically (see view B). valve counterclockwise.
3 When the stop valve cannot be turned any further, stop turning.
7.5° Result: The valve is now open.
7.5° A B
To fully open the Ø19.1 mm~Ø25.4 mm stop valve, turn the
hexagonal wrench until a torque between 27 and 33 N•m is
a a achieved.
Inadequate torque may cause leakage of refrigerant and breakage of
the stop valve cap.
a Caution label
X Not allowed
O Allowed
▪ Make sure that the total length of the piping connected to the joint
is absolute straight for more than 500 mm. Only if a straight field
piping of more than 120 mm is connected, more than 500 mm of
straight section can be ensured.

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Tightening torques
Stop valve Tightening torque N•m (turn clockwise to close)
size (mm) Shaft
Valve body Hexagonal Cap (valve Service
wrench lid) port
2 Ø9.5 5.4~6.6 4 mm 13.5~16.5 11.5~13.9
3 Ø12.7 8.1~9.9 18.0~22.0
1
Ø15.9 13.5~16.5 6 mm 23.0~27.0
4 Ø19.1 27.0~33.0 8 mm 22.5~27.5
Ø25.4
5.3.7 To remove the pinched pipes

NOTICE
Pay attention that mentioned torque range is applicable for WARNING
opening Ø19.1~Ø25.4 mm stop valves only. Any gas or oil remaining inside the stop valve may blow off
the pinched piping.
To close the stop valve Failure to observe the instructions in procedure below
1 Remove the stop valve cover. properly may result in property damage or personal injury,
which may be serious depending on the circumstances.
2 Insert a hexagon wrench into the stop valve and turn the stop
valve clockwise. Use the following procedure to remove the pinched piping:
3 When the stop valve cannot be turned any further, stop turning. 1 Remove the valve cover and make sure that the stop valves are
fully closed.
Result: The valve is now closed.
Closing direction: a
b
c
d
a Service port and service port cover

To handle the stop valve cover b Stop valve
c Field piping connection
▪ The stop valve cover is sealed where indicated by the arrow. Take d Stop valve cover
care not to damage it. 2 Connect the vacuuming/recovery unit through a manifold to the
▪ After handling the stop valve, make sure to tighten the stop valve service port of all stop valves.
cover securely. For the tightening torque, refer to the table below. p
▪ Check for refrigerant leaks after tightening the stop valve cover.
A B
a f g
d
N2 R410A
b c e
a Pressure reducing valve
To handle the service port b Nitrogen
c Weighing scales
▪ Always use a charge hose equipped with a valve depressor pin, d Refrigerant R410A tank (siphon system)
since the service port is a Schrader type valve. e Vacuum pump
f Liquid line stop valve
▪ After handling the service port, make sure to tighten the service g Gas line stop valve
port cover securely. For the tightening torque, refer to the table A Valve A
below. B Valve B
▪ Check for refrigerant leaks after tightening the service port cover. 3 Recover gas and oil from the pinched piping by using a
recovery unit.
CAUTION
Do not vent gases into the atmosphere.
4 When all gas and oil is recovered from the pinched piping,
disconnect the charge hose and close the service ports.
5 Cut off the lower part of the gas, liquid and equalising stop
valve pipes along the black line. Use an appropriate tool (e.g. a
pipe cutter, a pair of nippers).

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NOTICE
Make sure that all indoor units connected to the outdoor
unit are powered on.
NOTICE
Wait until the outdoor unit has finished the initialisation to
apply setting [2‑21].
Leak test and vacuum drying

Checking the refrigerant piping involves:
▪ Checking for any leakages in the refrigerant piping.
▪ Performing vacuum drying to remove all moisture, air or nitrogen
WARNING in the refrigerant piping.
If there is a possibility of moisture being present in the refrigerant
piping (for example, water may have entered the piping), first carry
out the vacuum drying procedure below until all moisture has been
removed.
All piping inside the unit has been factory tested for leaks.
Never remove the pinched piping by brazing. Only field installed refrigerant piping needs to be checked.
Therefore, make sure that all the outdoor unit stop valves are firmly
Any gas or oil remaining inside the stop valve may blow off
closed before performing leak test or vacuum drying.
the pinched piping.
NOTICE
6 Wait until all oil is dripped out before continuing with the
connection of the field piping in case the recovery was not Make sure that all (field supplied) field piping valves are
complete. OPEN (not outdoor unit stop valves!) before you start leak
test and vacuuming.
5.4 Checking the refrigerant piping For more information on the state of the valves, refer to
"5.4.3 Checking refrigerant piping: Setup" on page 11.
5.4.1 About checking the refrigerant piping
5.4.2 Checking refrigerant piping: General
Refrigerant piping works are Finish piping work. guidelines
finished? No
Connect the vacuum pump through a manifold to the service port of
all stop valves to increase efficiency (refer to "5.4.3 Checking
Yes refrigerant piping: Setup" on page 11).
The indoor units and/or Use procedure: NOTICE

outdoor unit were already "Method 1: Before power ON
powered ON? No Use a 2-stage vacuum pump with a non-return valve or a
(regular method)".
solenoid valve that can evacuate to a gauge pressure of
–⁠100.7 kPa (5 Torr absolute).
Yes
NOTICE
Use procedure:
Make sure the pump oil does not flow oppositely into the
"Method 2: After power ON". system while the pump is not working.
NOTICE
Do not purge the air with refrigerants. Use a vacuum pump
It is very important that all refrigerant piping work is done before the
to evacuate the installation.
units (outdoor or indoor) are powered on.
When the units are powered on, the expansion valves will initialise.
This means that they will close. Leak test and vacuum drying of field
5.4.3 Checking refrigerant piping: Setup
piping and indoor units is impossible when this happens. p
Therefore, there will be explained 2 methods for initial installation, A B g

leak test and vacuum drying.
a f
Method 1: Before power ON d C
If the system has not yet been powered on, no special action is N2 R410A
required to perform the leak test and the vacuum drying.
b c e
Method 2: After power ON a Pressure reducing valve
If the system has already been powered on, activate setting [2‑21] b Nitrogen
c Weighing scales
(refer to "6.1.4 To access mode 1 or 2" on page 19). This setting d Refrigerant R410A tank (siphon system)
will open field expansion valves to guarantee a R410A piping e Vacuum pump
pathway and make it possible to perform the leak test and the f Liquid line stop valve
vacuum drying. g Gas line stop valve
A Valve A
B Valve B
C Valve C

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Valve State of valve 5.5 To insulate the refrigerant piping
Valve A Open
After finishing the leak test and vacuum drying, the piping must be
Valve B Open
insulated. Take into account the following points:
Valve C Open
▪ Make sure to insulate the connection piping and refrigerant branch
Liquid line stop valve Close kits entirely.
Gas line stop valve Close ▪ Be sure to insulate the liquid and gas piping (for all units).
NOTICE ▪ Use heat resistant polyethylene foam which can withstand a
temperature of 70°C for liquid piping and polyethylene foam which
The connections to the indoor units and all indoor units
can withstand a temperature of 120°C for gas piping.
should also be leak and vacuum tested. Keep any possible
(field supplied) field piping valves open as well. ▪ Reinforce the insulation on the refrigerant piping according to the
installation environment.
Refer to the indoor unit installation manual for more details.
Leak test and vacuum drying should be done before the Ambient Humidity Minimum thickness
power supply is set to the unit. If not, see also the flow temperature
chart earlier described in this chapter (see "5.4.1 About
≤30°C 75% to 80% RH 15 mm
checking the refrigerant piping" on page 11).
>30°C ≥80% RH 20 mm
5.4.4 To perform a leak test Condensation might form on the surface of the insulation.
The leak test must satisfy the specifications of EN378‑2. ▪ If there is a possibility that condensation on the stop valve might
drip down into the indoor unit through gaps in the insulation and
To check for leaks: Vacuum leak test piping because the outdoor unit is located higher than the indoor
unit, this must be prevented by sealing up the connections. See
1 Evacuate the system from the liquid and gas piping to below figure.
–⁠100.7 kPa (–⁠1.007 bar/5 Torr) for more than 2 hours.
2 Once reached, turn off the vacuum pump and check that the
pressure does not rise for at least 1 minute. b
3 Should the pressure rise, the system may either contain
a
moisture (see vacuum drying below) or have leaks.
To check for leaks: Pressure leak test

1 Break the vacuum by pressurising with nitrogen gas to a
minimum gauge pressure of 0.2 MPa (2 bar). Never set the
gauge pressure higher than the maximum operation pressure of
the unit, i.e. 4.0 MPa (40 bar).
2 Test for leaks by applying a bubble test solution to all piping a Insulation material
connections. b Caulking etc.
3 Discharge all nitrogen gas.

5.6 Charging refrigerant
NOTICE
Make sure to use a recommended bubble test solution 5.6.1 Precautions when charging refrigerant
from your wholesaler. Do not use soap water, which may
cause cracking of flare nuts (soap water may contain salt, WARNING
which absorbs moisture that will freeze when the piping
▪ Only use R410A as refrigerant. Other substances may
gets cold), and/or lead to corrosion of flared joints (soap
cause explosions and accidents.
water may contain ammonia which causes a corrosive
effect between the brass flare nut and the copper flare). ▪ R410A contains fluorinated greenhouse gases. Its
global warming potential (GWP) value is 2087.5. Do
NOT vent these gases into the atmosphere.
5.4.5 To perform vacuum drying
▪ When charging refrigerant, always use protective
To remove all moisture from the system, proceed as follows: gloves and safety glasses.
1 Evacuate the system for at least 2 hours to a target vacuum of
–⁠100.7 kPa (–⁠1.007 bar/5 Torr). NOTICE
2 Check that, with the vacuum pump turned off, the target If the power of some units is turned off, the charging
vacuum is maintained for at least 1 hour. procedure cannot be finished properly.
3 Should you fail to reach the target vacuum within 2 hours or NOTICE
maintain the vacuum for 1 hour, the system may contain too
In case of a multiple outdoor system, turn on the power of
much moisture. In that case, break the vacuum by pressurising
all outdoor units.
with nitrogen gas to a gauge pressure of 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
and repeat steps 1 to 3 until all moisture has been removed.
NOTICE
4 Depending on whether you want to immediately charge
Be sure to turn on the power 6 hours before operation in
refrigerant through the refrigerant charge port or first pre-charge
order to have power running to the crankcase heater and
a portion of refrigerant through the liquid line, either open the
to protect the compressor.
outdoor unit stop valves, or keep them closed. See "5.6.2 About
charging refrigerant" on page 13 for more information.

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NOTICE 5.6.3 To determine the additional refrigerant
If operation is performed within 12 minutes after the indoor amount
and outdoor units are turned on, the compressor will not
operate before the communication is established in a NOTICE
correct way between outdoor unit(s) and indoor units. The refrigerant charge of the system must be less than
100 kg. This means that in case the calculated total
NOTICE refrigerant charge is equal to or more than 95 kg you must
Before starting charging procedures, check if the divide your multiple outdoor system into smaller
7‑segment display indication of the outdoor unit A1P PCB independent systems, each containing less than 95 kg
is as normal (see "6.1.4 To access mode 1 or 2" on refrigerant charge. For factory charge, refer to the unit
page 19). If a malfunction code is present, see name plate.
"8.1 Solving problems based on error codes" on page 22.
Additional refrigerant to be charged=R (kg). R should be rounded off
in units of 0.1 kg.
NOTICE
R=[(X1×Ø22.2)×0.37+(X2×Ø19.1)×0.26+(X3×Ø15.9)×0.18+(X4×Ø12.7
Make sure all connected indoor units are recognised (see
)×0.12+(X5×Ø9.5)×0.059+(X6×Ø6.4)×0.022]+A
[1‑10] in "6.1.7 Mode 1: Monitoring settings" on page 20).
X1...6 =Total length (m) of liquid piping size at Øa
NOTICE
Piping length Total indoor unit A parameter (kg)
Close the front panel before any refrigerant charge
capacity CR(a) 8 HP 10+12 HP 14+16 HP
operation is executed. Without the front panel attached the
unit cannot judge correctly whether it is operating properly ≤30 m 50%≤CR≤105% 0 1
or not. 105%<CR≤130% 0.5 1.5
NOTICE >30 m 50%≤CR≤70% 0 1
In case of maintenance and the system (outdoor unit+field 70%<CR≤85% 0.3 0.5 1.5
piping+indoor units) does not contain any refrigerant any 85%<CR≤105% 0.7 1 2
more (e.g., after refrigerant reclaim operation), the unit has 105%<CR≤130% 1.2 1.5
to be charged with its original amount of refrigerant (refer
(a) CR=Connection ratio.
to the nameplate on the unit) by pre-charging before the
automatic charging function can be started. INFORMATION
▪ When using multi combinations, add the sum of
5.6.2 About charging refrigerant individual HP modules.
Once vacuum drying is finished, additional refrigerant charging can ▪ Piping length is considered the distance from the
start. outdoor unit to the farthest indoor unit.
To speed up the refrigerant charging process, it is in case of larger When using metric piping, please take into account following table
systems recommended to first pre-charge a portion of refrigerant concerning the weight factor to be allocated. It should be substituted
through the liquid line before proceeding with the manual charging. in the formula for R.
This step is included in below procedure (see "5.6.5 To charge
refrigerant" on page 15). It can be skipped, but charging will take Inch piping Metric piping
longer then. Size (Ø) (mm) Weight factor Size (Ø) (mm) Weight factor
A flow chart is available which gives an overview of the possibilities 6.4 0.022 6 0.018
and actions to be taken (see "5.6.4 To charge refrigerant: Flow 9.5 0.059 10 0.065
chart" on page 13).
12.7 0.12 12 0.097
15.9 0.18 15 0.16
— — 16 0.18
19.1 0.26 18 0.24
22.2 0.37 22 0.35
INFORMATION
For final charge adjustment in the test laboratory, please
contact your local dealer.
5.6.4 To charge refrigerant: Flow chart

For more information, see "5.6.5 To charge refrigerant" on page 15.

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Pre-charging refrigerant
Step 1
p
Calculate additional refrigerant charge amount: R (kg)
A B
C
Step 2
• Open valves C and B to the liquid line N2 R410A
• Execute pre-charging amount: Q (kg)
R=Q R<Q R>Q

Step 3a Refrigerant overcharge happened, recover Step 3b
• Close valves C and B refrigerant to reach R=Q Close valves C and B
• Charging is finished
• Fill in the amount on the additional
refrigerant charge label
• Go to test run
Continued on next page >>
Charging refrigerant
<< Continuation of previous page
R>Q
Step 4 p

• Connect valve A to the refrigerant charge port (d)
A
• Open all outdoor unit stop valves d
R410A
Step 5
Proceed with manual charge
Step 6
Activate field setting [2-20]=1
Unit will start manual refrigerant charging operation.
Step 7
• Open valve A
• Charge remaining amount of refrigerant P (kg)
R=Q+P
Step 8
• Close valve A
• Push BS3 to stop manual charging
• Charging is finished
• Fill in the amount on the additional refrigerant charge label
• Go to test run

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5.6.5 To charge refrigerant p
Follow the steps as described below. A

d
Pre-charging refrigerant b
1 Calculate the additional amount of refrigerant to be added using
R410A
the formula mentioned in "5.6.3 To determine the additional
refrigerant amount" on page 13. a c
2 The first 10 kg of additional refrigerant can be pre-charged a Weighing scales
b Refrigerant R410A tank (siphon system)
without outdoor unit operation. c Vacuum pump
d Refrigerant charge port
If Then A Valve A
The additional refrigerant amount Perform steps 2+3.
INFORMATION
is smaller than 10 kg
The additional refrigerant charge Perform steps 2~8. For a multi outdoor unit system, it is not required to
is larger than 10 kg connect all charge ports to a refrigerant tank.
The refrigerant will be charged with ±22 kg in 1 hour time
3 Pre-charging can be done without compressor operation, by
at an outdoor temperature of 30°C DB or with ±6 kg at an
connecting the refrigerant bottle to the service ports of the liquid
outdoor temperature of 0°C DB.
and equalising stop valves (open valve B). Make sure that valve
A and all outdoor unit stop valves are closed. If you need to speed up in case of a multiple outdoor
system, connect the refrigerant tanks to each outdoor unit.
NOTICE
NOTICE
During pre-charging, the refrigerant is charged through the
liquid line. Close valve A and disconnect the manifold from ▪ The refrigerant charging port is connected to the piping
the gas line. inside the unit. The unit's internal piping is already
factory charged with refrigerant, so be careful when
p
connecting the charge hose.
A B g ▪ After adding the refrigerant, do not forget to close the
a f lid of the refrigerant charging port. The tightening
d C torque for the lid is 11.5 to 13.9 N•m.
N2 R410A ▪ In order to ensure uniform refrigerant distribution, it
may take the compressor ±10 minutes to start up after
b c e
the unit has started operation. This is not a malfunction.
a Pressure reducing valve
b Nitrogen 6 Proceed with the manual charge.
c Weighing scales
d Refrigerant R410A tank (siphon system) INFORMATION
e Vacuum pump
f Liquid line stop valve After charging refrigerant:
g Gas line stop valve
A Valve A ▪ Record the additional refrigerant amount on the
B Valve B refrigerant label provided with the unit and attach it to
C Valve C the backside of the front panel.
4 Do one of the following: ▪ Perform the test procedure described in
"7 Commissioning" on page 21.
If Then
4a The calculated additional Close valves C and B and
refrigerant amount is reached disconnect the manifold 5.6.6 Step 6: To manually charge refrigerant
by above pre-charging connection to the liquid line.
INFORMATION
procedure
4b The total amount of Close valves C and B, The manual refrigerant charge operation will automatically
refrigerant could not be disconnect the manifold stop within 30 minutes. If charging is not completed after
charged by pre-charging connection to the liquid line, 30 minutes, perform the additional refrigerant charging
and perform steps 4~8. operation again.
INFORMATION INFORMATION
If the total additional refrigerant amount was reached in ▪ When a malfunction is detected during the procedure
step 3 (by pre-charging only), record the amount of (e.g., in case of closed stop valve), a malfunction code
refrigerant that was added on the additional refrigerant will be displayed. In that case, refer to "5.6.7 Error
charge label provided with the unit and attach it on the codes when charging refrigerant" on page 16 and
back side of the front panel. solve the malfunction accordingly. Resetting the
malfunction can be done by pushing BS3. The
Perform the test procedure as described in procedure can be restarted from "5.6.6 Step 6: To
"7 Commissioning" on page 21. manually charge refrigerant" on page 15.
Charging refrigerant ▪ Aborting the manual refrigerant charge is possible by
pushing BS3. The unit will stop and return to idle
5 After pre-charging, connect valve A to the refrigerant charge
condition.
port and charge the remaining additional refrigerant through this
port. Open all outdoor unit stop valves. At this point, valve A
must remain closed!

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c Remove burrs
5.6.7 Error codes when charging refrigerant d If there are any possibilities that small animals enter the
system through the knockout holes, plug the holes with
If a malfunction occurs, close valve A immediately. Confirm the
packing materials (to be prepared on-site)
malfunction code and take corresponding action, "8.1 Solving
problems based on error codes" on page 22.
5.7.3 To route and fix the transmission wiring
5.6.8 Checks after charging refrigerant Transmission wiring can be routed through the front side only. Fix it
to the upper mounting hole.
▪ Are all stop valves open?
8 HP 10~16 HP
▪ Is the amount of refrigerant, that has been added, recorded on the
refrigerant charge label?
c
NOTICE c
Make sure to open all stop valves after (pre-) charging the
c
refrigerant. c
Operating with the stop valves closed will damage the
compressor.
c
5.7 Connecting the electrical wiring A
d A
d
5.7.1 Field wiring: Overview
Field wiring consists of power supply (always including earth) and
indoor-outdoor communication (= transmission) wiring.
Example:
a
d d d
c i
b b a b a
a h h
b g g
c e e e
h h A
h h h
a Transmission wiring (possibility 1)(a)
h f f f b Transmission wiring (possibility 2)(a). Fix to pipe insulation
a Field power supply (with earth leakage protector) with tie wraps.
b Main switch c Tie wrap. Fix to factory-mounted low voltage wiring.
c Earth connection d Tie wrap.
d Outdoor unit
e Indoor unit (a) Knockout hole has to be removed. Close the hole to avoid
f User interface
small animals or dirt from entering.
g Indoor power supply wiring (sheathed cable) (230 V)
h Transmission wiring (sheathed cable) (16 V) 8 HP 10~16 HP
i Outdoor power supply wiring (sheathed cable) a b a b
Power supply 3N~ 50/60 Hz
Power supply 1~ 50/60 Hz d
Earth wiring
c
5.7.2 Guidelines when knocking out knockout

holes d
▪ To punch a knockout hole, hit on it with a hammer. c
▪ After knocking out the holes, we recommend removing any burrs

and paint the edges and areas around the holes using repair paint
to prevent rusting. d
L1 L2 L3 N
▪ When passing electrical wiring through the knockout holes.
prevent damage to the wires by wrapping the wiring with
protective tape, putting the wires through field supplied protective c
wire conduits at that location, or install suitable field supplied wire
nipples or rubber bushings into the knockout holes.
a b c d
c
d
Fix to the indicated plastic brackets using field supplied clamping

material.
a Knockout hole a Wiring between the units (indoor-outdoor) (F1/F2 left)
b Burr b Internal transmission wiring (Q1/Q2)

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c Plastic bracket a c b e d
d Field supplied clamps
5.7.4 To connect the transmission wiring

The wiring from the indoor units must be connected to the F1/F2
(In‑Out) terminals on the PCB in the outdoor unit.
Tightening torque of the transmission wiring terminals:
a Liquid pipe
Screw size Tightening torque (N•m) b Gas pipe
c Insulator
M3.5 (A1P) 0.80~0.96 d Transmission wiring (F1/F2)
e Finishing tape
In case of single outdoor unit installation
5.7.6 To route and fix the power supply
A1P
F1 F2 F1 F2 Q1 Q2
NOTICE
F1 F2 F1 F2 Q1 Q2
When routing earth wires, secure clearance of 25 mm or
TO IN/D UNIT TO OUT/D UNIT TO MULTI UNIT
more away from compressor lead wires. Failure to observe
this instruction properly may adversely affect correct
e
a d operation of other units connected to the same earth.
The power supply wiring can be routed from the front and left side.
F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2
b Fix it to the lower mounting hole.
c 8 HP 10~16 HP
F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2
X1M
X1M
a Outdoor unit PCB (A1P)

d
b Use the conductor of sheathed wire (2 wire) (no polarity) d
c Terminal board (field supply)
d Indoor unit
e Outdoor unit
In case of multi outdoor unit installation d

a b c A
A
A1P
F1 F2 F1 F2 Q1 Q2 Q1 Q2 Q1 Q2 d
d
e f d d c ba c ba
a Unit A (master outdoor unit)
b Unit B (slave outdoor unit)
c Unit C (slave outdoor unit)
d Master/slave transmission (Q1/Q2)
e Outdoor/indoor transmission (F1/F2)
f Outdoor unit/other system transmission (F1/F2)
▪ The interconnecting wiring between the outdoor units in the same
A
piping system must be connected to the Q1/Q2 (Out Multi)
a Power supply (possibility 1)(a)
terminals. Connecting the wires to the F1/F2 terminals results in b Power supply (possibility 2)(a)
system malfunction. c Power supply (possibility 3)(a). Use conduit.
d Tie wrap
▪ The wiring for the other systems must be connected to the F1/F2
(Out-Out) terminals of the PCB in the outdoor unit to which the
(a) Knockout hole has to be removed. Close the hole to avoid
interconnecting wiring for the indoor units is connected. small animals or dirt from entering.
▪ The base unit is the outdoor unit to which the interconnecting
wiring for the indoor units is connected. 5.7.7 To connect the power supply
The power supply must be clamped to the plastic bracket using field
5.7.5 To finish the transmission wiring
supplied clamp material.
After installing the transmission wires inside the unit, wrap them The green and yellow striped wire must be used for earthing only
along with the on-site refrigerant pipes using finishing tape, as (refer to the figure below).
shown in figure below.

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8 HP Next to making field settings it is also possible to confirm the current
e operation parameters of the unit.
f Push buttons and DIP switches
g Item Description
j Push buttons By operating the push buttons it is possible to:
k ▪ Perform special actions (testrun, etc).
a c b d h
i ▪ Perform field settings (demand operation,
low noise, etc).
10~16 HP DIP switches By operating the DIP switches it is possible to:
e ▪ DS1 (1): COOL/HEAT selector (refer to the
f manual of the cool/heat selector switch).
OFF=not installed=factory setting
g ▪ DS1 (2~4): NOT USED. DO NOT CHANGE
j THE FACTORY SETTING.
k
a c b d h ▪ DS2 (1~4): NOT USED. DO NOT CHANGE
i THE FACTORY SETTING.
a Power supply (380~415 V - 3N~ 50Hz OR 400 V - See also:

3N~60 Hz) ▪ "6.1.2 Field setting components" on page 18
b Fuse
c Earth leakage protector ▪ "6.1.3 To access the field setting components" on page 19
d Earth wire
e Power supply terminal block PC configurator
f Connect each power wire: RED to L1, WHT to L2, BLK to
L3 and BLU to N For VRV IV heat pump system it is alternatively possible to make
g Earth wire (GRN/YLW) several commissioning field settings through a personal computer
h Clamp the power supply to the plastic bracket using a field interface (for this, option EKPCCAB is required). The installer can
supplied clamp to prevent external force being applied to prepare the configuration (off-site) on PC and afterwards upload the
the terminal.
configuration to the system.
i Clamp (field supplied)
j Cup washer See also: "6.1.9 To connect the PC configurator to the outdoor
k When connecting the earth wire, it is recommended to
unit" on page 21.
perform curling.
Mode 1 and 2
Multiple outdoor units
To connect the power supply for multiple outdoor units to each other, Mode Description
ring tongues have to be used. No bare cable can be used. Mode 1 Mode 1 can be used to monitor the current
The ring washer which is standard provided should be removed in situation of the outdoor unit. Some field setting
(monitoring
that case. contents can be monitored as well.
settings)
Attaching both cables to the power supply terminal should be done Mode 2 Mode 2 is used to change the field settings of
as indicated. the system. Consulting the current field setting
(field settings)
value and changing the current field setting
value is possible.
In general, normal operation can be resumed
L1 L2 L2 N
without special intervention after changing field
settings.
Some field settings are used for special
operation (e.g., 1 time operation, recovery/
6 Configuration vacuuming setting, manual adding refrigerant
setting, etc.). In such a case, it is required to
INFORMATION abort the special operation before normal
operation can restart. It will be indicated in
It is important that all information in this chapter is read below explanations.
sequentially by the installer and that the system is
configured as applicable. See also:
▪ "6.1.4 To access mode 1 or 2" on page 19
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
▪ "6.1.5 To use mode 1" on page 19
▪ "6.1.6 To use mode 2" on page 19
6.1 Making field settings ▪ "6.1.7 Mode 1: Monitoring settings" on page 20
▪ "6.1.8 Mode 2: Field settings" on page 20
6.1.1 About making field settings
To continue the configuration of the VRV IV heat pump system, it is 6.1.2 Field setting components
required to give some input to the PCB of the unit. This chapter will
describe how manual input is possible by operating the push Location of the 7‑segment displays, buttons and DIP switches:
buttons/DIP switches on the PCB and reading the feedback from the
7‑segment displays.
Making settings is done via the master outdoor unit.

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a b Stage Display
When turning on the power supply: flashing as
indicated. First checks on power supply are
DS1 DS2
executed (1~2 min).
BS1 BS2 BS3
When no trouble occurs: lighted as indicated
X27A
(8~10 min).
BS1 MODE: For changing the set mode Ready for operation: blank display indication as
BS2 SET: For field setting
BS3 RETURN: For field setting
indicated.
DS1, DS2 DIP switches
a 7‑segment displays 7‑segment display indications:
b Push buttons Off
Blinking
On
6.1.3 To access the field setting components
When above situation cannot be confirmed after 12 min, the
It is not required to open the complete electronic component box to malfunction code can be checked on the indoor unit user interface
access the push buttons on the PCB and read out the 7‑segment and the outdoor unit 7‑segment display. Solve the malfunction code
display(s). accordingly. The communication wiring should be checked at first.
To access you can remove the front inspection cover of the front Access
plate (see figure). Now you can open the inspection cover of the
BS1 is used to change the mode you want to access.
electrical component box front plate (see figure). You can see the
three push buttons and the 3 7‑segment displays and DIP switches. Access Action
Mode 1 Push BS1 one time.
7‑segment display indication changes to:
a
Mode 2 Push BS1 for at least 5 seconds.
7‑segment display indication changes to:
b
2×
c INFORMATION
If you get confused in the middle of the process, push BS1.
Then it returns to idle situation (no indication on 7‑segment
a Front plate displays: blank, refer to "6.1.4 To access mode 1 or 2" on
b Main PCB with 3 7‑segment displays and 3 push buttons page 19.
c Electrical component box service cover
Operate the switches and push buttons with an insulated stick (such
6.1.5 To use mode 1
as a closed ball-point pen) to avoid touching of live parts.
Mode 1 is used to set basic settings and to monitor the status of the
unit.
What How
Make sure to re-attach the inspection cover into the electronic Changing and accessing Once mode 1 is selected (push BS1 1
component box cover and to close the front plate's inspection cover the setting in mode 1 time), you can select the wanted setting.
after the job is finished. During operation of the unit the front plate of It is done by pushing BS2.
the unit should be attached. Settings are still possible to be made Accessing the selected setting's value is
through the inspection opening. done by pushing BS3 1 time.
NOTICE To quit and return to the Press BS1.
initial status
Make sure that all outside panels, except for the service
cover on the electrical component box, are closed while
working. 6.1.6 To use mode 2
Close the lid of the electrical component box firmly before The master unit should be used to input field settings in
turning on the power. mode 2.
Mode 2 is used to set field settings of the outdoor unit and system.
6.1.4 To access mode 1 or 2
What How
Initialisation: default situation
Changing and accessing Once mode 2 is selected (push BS1 for
NOTICE the setting in mode 2 more than 5 seconds), you can select
the wanted setting. It is done by pushing
Be sure to turn on the power 6 hours before operation in BS2.
to protect the compressor. Accessing the selected setting's value is
done by pushing BS3 1 time.
Turn on the power supply of the outdoor unit and all indoor units.
To quit and return to the Press BS1.
When the communication between indoor units and outdoor unit(s) is
initial status
established and normal, the 7‑segment display indication state will
be as below (default situation when shipped from factory).

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What How [1‑40] [1‑41]
Changing the value of the ▪ Once mode 2 is selected (push BS1 Shows:
selected setting in mode 2 for more than 5 seconds) you can ▪ [1‑40]: The current cooling comfort setting.
select the wanted setting. It is done
by pushing BS2. ▪ [1‑41]: The current heating comfort setting.
▪ Accessing the selected setting's value

is done by pushing BS3 1 time. 6.1.8 Mode 2: Field settings
▪ Now BS2 is used to select the [2‑0]
required value of the selected setting. Cool/Heat selection setting.
▪ When the required value is selected,
[2‑0] Description
you can define the change of value
by pushing BS3 1 time. 0 (default) Each individual outdoor unit can select Cool/
Heat operation (by Cool/Heat selector if
▪ Press BS3 again to start operation
installed), or by defining master indoor user
according to the chosen value.
interface (see setting [2‑83] and the operation
manual).
6.1.7 Mode 1: Monitoring settings 1 Master unit decides Cool/Heat operation when
outdoor units are connected in multiple system
[1‑0]
combination(a).
Shows whether the unit you check is a master, slave 1 or slave 2
2 Slave unit for Cool/Heat operation when
unit.
outdoor units are connected in multiple system
The master unit should be used to input field settings in combination(a).
mode 2. (a) It is necessary to use the optional external control adaptor
for outdoor unit (DTA104A61/62). See the instruction
[1‑0] Description
delivered with the adaptor for further details.
No indication Undefined situation.
[2‑8]
0 Outdoor unit is master unit.
Te target temperature during cooling operation.
1 Outdoor unit is slave 1 unit.
2 Outdoor unit is slave 2 unit. [2‑8] Te target (°C)
0 (default) Auto
[1‑1]
2 6
Shows the status of low noise operation.
3 7
[1‑1] Description 4 8
0 Unit is currently not operating under low noise 5 9
restrictions.
6 10
1 Unit is currently operating under low noise
7 11
restrictions.
[2‑9]
[1‑2]
Tc target temperature during heating operation.
Shows the status of power consumption limitation operation.
[2‑9] Tc target (°C)
[1‑2] Description
0 (default) Auto
0 Unit is currently not operating under power
consumption limitations. 1 41
1 Unit is currently operating under power 3 43
consumption limitation. 6 46
[1‑5] [1‑6] [2‑20]
Shows: Manual additional refrigerant charge.
▪ [1‑5]: The current Te target parameter position.
[2‑20] Description
▪ [1‑6]: The current Tc target parameter position. 0 (default) Deactivated.
[1‑10] 1 Activated.
Shows the total number of connected indoor units. To stop the manual additional refrigerant
charge operation (when the required additional
[1‑13]
refrigerant amount is charged), push BS3. If
Shows the total number of connected outdoor units (in case of this function was not aborted by pushing BS3,
multiple outdoor system). the unit will stop its operation after 30 minutes.
[1‑17] [1‑18] [1‑19] If 30 minutes was not sufficient to add the
needed refrigerant amount, the function can be
Shows: reactivated by changing the field setting again.
▪ [1‑17]: The latest malfunction code.
[2‑35]
▪ [1‑18]: The 2nd last malfunction code.
Height difference setting.
▪ [1‑19]: The 3rd last malfunction code.

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[2‑35] Description 7.2 Checklist before commissioning
0 In case the outdoor unit is installed in the
lowest position (indoor units are installed on a After the installation of the unit, first check the following items. Once
higher position than outdoor units) and the all below checks are fulfilled, the unit must be closed, only then can
height difference between the highest indoor the unit be powered up.
unit and the outdoor unit exceeds 40 m, the You read the complete installation and operation
setting [2‑35] should be changed to 0. instructions, as described in the installer and user
reference guide.
1 (default) —
Installation
[2‑49]
Check that the unit is properly installed, to avoid abnormal
Height difference setting. noises and vibrations when starting up the unit.
[2‑49] Description Field wiring
0 (default) — Be sure that the field wiring has been carried out
1 In case the outdoor unit is installed in the according to the instructions described in the chapter
highest position (indoor units are installed on a "5.7 Connecting the electrical wiring" on page 16,
lower position than outdoor units) and the according to the wiring diagrams and according to the
height difference between the lowest indoor applicable legislation.
unit and the outdoor unit exceeds 50 m, the Power supply voltage
setting [2‑49] has to be changed to 1. Check the power supply voltage on the local supply panel.
The voltage must correspond to the voltage on the
6.1.9 To connect the PC configurator to the identification label of the unit.
outdoor unit Earth wiring
Be sure that the earth wires have been connected
properly and that the earth terminals are tightened.
Insulation test of the main power circuit
2
H JST
3 Using a megatester for 500 V, check that the insulation

4 a c b
5 resistance of 2 MΩ or more is attained by applying a
voltage of 500 V DC between power terminals and earth.
Never use the megatester for the transmission wiring.
X27A Fuses, circuit breakers, or protection devices
Check that the fuses, circuit breakers, or the locally
A1P installed protection devices are of the size and type
X2
specified in the chapter "4.3.1 Safety device

7A
requirements" on page 7. Be sure that neither a fuse nor a

protection device has been bypassed.
a PC
b Cable (EKPCCAB) Internal wiring
c Outdoor unit main PCB
Visually check the electrical component box and the
inside of the unit on loose connections or damaged
electrical components.
7 Commissioning Pipe size and pipe insulation
After installation and once the field settings are defined, the installer Be sure that correct pipe sizes are installed and that the
is obliged to verify correct operation. Therefore a test run must be insulation work is properly executed.
performed according to the procedures described below. Stop valves
Be sure that the stop valves are open on both liquid and
7.1 Precautions when commissioning gas side.
Damaged equipment
CAUTION
Check the inside of the unit on damaged components or
Do not perform the test operation while working on the squeezed pipes.
indoor units.
Refrigerant leak
When performing the test operation, not only the outdoor
unit, but the connected indoor unit will operate as well. Check the inside of the unit on refrigerant leakage. If there
Working on an indoor unit while performing a test operation is a refrigerant leak, try to repair the leak. If the repair is
is dangerous. unsuccessful, call your local dealer. Do not touch any
refrigerant which has leaked out from refrigerant piping
NOTICE connections. This may result in frostbite.
Be sure to turn on the power 6 hours before operation in Oil leak

order to have power running to the crankcase heater and Check the compressor for oil leakage. If there is an oil
to protect the compressor. leak, try to repair the leak. If the repairing is unsuccessful,
call your local dealer.
During test operation, the outdoor unit and the indoor units will start
up. Make sure that the preparations of all indoor units are finished Air inlet/outlet
(field piping, electrical wiring, air purge, ...). See installation manual Check that the air inlet and outlet of the unit is not
of the indoor units for details. obstructed by paper sheets, cardboard, or any other
material.

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Additional refrigerant charge Step Description
The amount of refrigerant to be added to the unit shall be Cooling stable condition
written on the included "Added refrigerant" plate and Communication check
attached to the rear side of the front cover.
Stop valve check
Installation date and field setting
Pipe length check
Be sure to keep record of the installation date on the Refrigerant amount check
sticker on the rear of the upper front panel according to
EN60335‑2‑40 and keep record of the contents of the field Pump down operation
setting(s). Unit stop
Note: During the test operation, it is not possible to stop the unit
7.3 About test run operation from a user interface. To abort the operation, press BS3.
The unit will stop after ±30 seconds.
The procedure below describes the test operation of the complete
5 Check the test operation results on the outdoor unit 7‑segment
system. This operation checks and judges following items:
display.
▪ Check of wrong wiring (communication check with indoor units).
Completion Description
▪ Check of the stop valves opening.
Normal completion No indication on the 7‑segment display (idle).
▪ Judgement of piping length.
Abnormal Indication of malfunction code on the
▪ Make sure to carry out the system test operation after the first completion 7‑segment display.
installation. Otherwise, the malfunction code will be displayed
on the user interface and normal operation or individual indoor unit Refer to "7.5 Correcting after abnormal
test run cannot be carried out. completion of the test run" on page 22 to take
actions for correcting the abnormality. When
▪ Abnormalities on indoor units cannot be checked for each unit the test operation is fully completed, normal
separately. After the test operation is finished, check the indoor operation will be possible after 5 minutes.
units one by one by performing a normal operation using the user
interface. Refer to the indoor unit installation manual for more
details concerning the individual test run. 7.5 Correcting after abnormal
INFORMATION completion of the test run
▪ It may take 10 minutes to achieve a uniform refrigerant The test operation is only completed if there is no malfunction code
state before the compressor starts. displayed on the user interface or outdoor unit 7‑segment display. In
case of a displayed malfunction code, perform correcting actions as
▪ During the test operation, the refrigerant running sound
explained in the malfunction code table. Carry out the test operation
or the magnetic sound of a solenoid valve may become
again and confirm that the abnormality is properly corrected.
loud and the display indication may change. These are
not malfunctions. INFORMATION
Refer to the installation manual of the indoor unit for other
7.4 To perform a test run detailed malfunction codes related to indoor units.
1 Close all front panels in order to not let it be the cause of

misjudgement (except the electrical component box inspection
opening service cover). 8 Troubleshooting
2 Make sure all field settings you want are set; see "6.1 Making
field settings" on page 18.
8.1 Solving problems based on error
3 Turn ON the power to the outdoor unit and the connected
indoor units.
codes
In case of a displayed malfunction code, perform correcting actions
NOTICE
as explained in the malfunction code table.
Be sure to turn on the power 6 hours before operation in
After correcting the abnormality, press BS3 to reset the malfunction
code and retry operation.
to protect the compressor.
The malfunction code which is displayed on the outdoor unit will
4 Make sure the default (idle) situation is existing; see "6.1.4 To indicate a main malfunction code and a sub code. The sub code
access mode 1 or 2" on page 19. Push BS2 for 5 seconds or indicates more detailed information about the malfunction code. The
more. The unit will start test operation. malfunction code will be displayed intermittent.
Result: The test operation is automatically carried out, the Example:
outdoor unit display will indicate " " and the indication "Test
operation" and "Under centralised control" will display on the Code Example
user interface of indoor units.
Main code
Steps during the automatic system test run procedure:
Step Description Sub code

Control before start up (pressure equalisation)
Cooling start up control With an interval of 1 second, the display will switch between main
code and sub code.

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8.2 Error codes: Overview

Main code Sub code Cause Solution
Master Slave 1 Slave 2
Earth leakage detector activated Restart the unit. If problem reoccurs,
contact your dealer.
High pressure switch was activated Check stop valve situation or
(S1PH, S2PH) - A1P (X3A; X4A) abnormalities in (field) piping or airflow
over air cooled coil.
▪ Refrigerant overcharge ▪ Check refrigerant amount+recharge
unit.
▪ Stop valve closed
▪ Open stop valves
Stop valve closed (liquid) Open liquid stop valve.
unit.
▪ Open stop valves.
Low pressure malfunction: ▪ Open stop valves.
▪ Stop valve closed ▪ Check refrigerant amount+recharge
unit.
▪ Refrigerant shortage
▪ Check the user interface's display or
▪ Indoor unit malfunction
transmission wiring between the
outdoor unit and the indoor unit.
Electronic expansion valve malfunction Check connection on PCB or actuator.
(subcool) (Y2E) - A1P (X21A)
Electronic expansion valve malfunction Check connection on PCB or actuator.
(main) (Y1E) - A1P (X23A)
Discharge temperature too high ▪ Open stop valves.
(R21T/R22T):
▪ Check refrigerant amount+recharge
▪ Stop valve closed unit.
Compressor casing temperature too ▪ Open stop valves.
high (R8T):
▪ Check refrigerant amount+recharge
▪ Stop valve closed unit.
unit.
▪ Open stop valves.
Ambient temperature sensor Check connection on PCB or actuator.
malfunction (R1T) - A1P (X18A)
Discharge temperature sensor Check connection on PCB or actuator.
malfunction (R21T): open circuit - A1P
(X29A)
malfunction (R21T): short circuit - A1P
(X29A)
malfunction (R22T): open circuit - A1P
(X29A)
malfunction (R22T): short circuit - A1P
(X29A)
Compressor casing temperature Check connection on PCB or actuator.
sensor malfunction (R8T): open circuit
- A1P (X29A)
Compressor casing temperature Check connection on PCB or actuator.
sensor malfunction (R8T): short circuit
- A1P (X29A)
Suction temperature sensor Check connection on PCB or actuator.
De-icing temperature sensor Check connection on PCB or actuator

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Liquid temperature sensor (after Check connection on PCB or actuator.
subcool HE) malfunction (R5T) - A1P
(X30A)
Liquid temperature sensor (coil) Check connection on PCB or actuator.
Gas temperature sensor (after subcool Check connection on PCB or actuator.
HE) malfunction (R6T) - A1P (X30A)
High pressure sensor malfunction Check connection on PCB or actuator.
(S1NPH): open circuit - A1P (X32A)
High pressure sensor malfunction Check connection on PCB or actuator.
(S1NPH): short circuit - A1P (X32A)
Low pressure sensor malfunction Check connection on PCB or actuator.
(S1NPL): open circuit - A1P (X31A)
Low pressure sensor malfunction Check connection on PCB or actuator.
(S1NPL): short circuit - A1P (X31A)
Transmission outdoor unit - inverter: Check connection.
INV1 transmission trouble - A1P
(X20A, X28A, X40A)
FAN1 transmission trouble - A1P
(X20A, X28A, X40A)
FAN2 transmission trouble - A1P
(X20A, X28A, X40A)
INV2 transmission trouble - A1P
(X20A, X28A, X40A)
INV1 unbalanced power supply Check if power supply is within range.
voltage
INV2 unbalanced power supply Check if power supply is within range.
voltage
Reversed power supply phase Correct phase order.
malfunction
Reversed power supply phase Correct phase order.
malfunction
INV1 voltage power shortage Check if power supply is within range.
INV1 power phase loss Check if power supply is within range.
INV2 voltage power shortage Check if power supply is within range
INV2 power phase loss Check if power supply is within range.
Malfunction code: System test run not Execute system test run.
yet executed (system operation not
possible)
Faulty wiring to Q1/Q2 or indoor - Check (Q1/Q2) wiring.
outdoor
Faulty wiring to Q1/Q2 or indoor - Check (Q1/Q2) wiring.
outdoor
System test run abnormal ending Execute test run again.
Warning: faulty wiring to Q1/Q2 Check Q1/Q2 wiring.
Malfunction code: faulty wiring to Q1/ Check Q1/Q2 wiring.
Q2
▪ Too many indoor units are Check indoor unit amount and total
connected to F1/F2 line capacity connected.
▪ Bad wiring between outdoor and
indoor units
System mismatch. Wrong type of Check if other indoor units have
indoor units combined (R410A, malfunction and confirm indoor unit
R407C, RA, Hydrobox, etc) mix is allowed.
Indoor unit malfunction

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Connection malfunction over indoor Check if other indoor units have
units or type mismatch (R410A, malfunction and confirm indoor unit
Connection malfunction over indoor Check if other indoor units have
units or type mismatch (R410A, malfunction and confirm indoor unit
Wrong unit combination (multi system) Check if unit types are compatible.
Wrong unit combination (multi system) Check if unit types are compatible.
Auto address malfunction Check if transmission wired unit
(inconsistency) amount matches with powered unit
amount (by monitor mode) or wait till
initialisation is finished.
Auto address malfunction Check if transmission wired unit
(inconsistency) amount matches with powered unit
amount (by monitor mode) or wait till
initialisation is finished.
Stop valve closed or wrong (during Open stop valves.
system test run)
9 Technical data
Latest information can be found in the technical engineering data.
9.1 Service space: Outdoor unit

Make sure the space around the unit is adequate for servicing and Layout A+B+C+D A+B
the minimum space for air inlet and air outlet is available (refer to the
Possibility 1 Possibility 2
figure below and choose one of the possibilities).
2 a≥10 mm a≥50 mm a≥200 mm
b≥300 mm b≥100 mm b≥300 mm
b b
c c c≥10 mm c≥50 mm
e e
aa aa
d≥500 mm d≥500 mm
d d
e≥20 mm e≥100 mm e≥400 mm
3 a≥10 mm a≥50 mm —
b≥300 mm b≥100 mm
b b
c c c≥10 mm c≥50 mm
e e
d≥500 mm d≥500 mm
f d
e≥20 mm e≥100 mm
aa aa
f≥600 mm f≥500 mm
d b 4 a≥10 mm a≥50 mm
b≥300 mm b≥100 mm
c≥10 mm c≥50 mm
b
c d≥500 mm d≥500 mm
e
e≥20 mm e≥100 mm
f
5 a≥10 mm a≥50 mm —
aa b≥500 mm b≥500 mm
d c≥10 mm c≥50 mm
d≥500 mm d≥500 mm
Layout A+B+C+D A+B
e≥20 mm e≥100 mm
Possibility 1 Possibility 2
f≥900 mm f≥600 mm
1 a≥10 mm a≥50 mm a≥200 mm
b≥300 mm b≥100 mm b≥300 mm h2
c≥10 mm c≥50 mm h1
F
1500
d≥500 mm d≥500 mm
500
(mm)

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ABCD Sides along the installation site with obstacles ▪ The installation space required on these drawings are for full load
F Sides along the installation site with obstacles heating operation without considering possible ice accumulation. If
Suction side
the location of the installation is in a cold climate, then all
▪ In case of an installation site where sides A+B+C+D have dimensions above should be >500 mm to avoid accumulation of
obstacles, the wall heights of sides A+C have no impact on ice in between the outdoor units.
service space dimensions. Refer to the figure above for impact of
wall heights of sides B+D on service space dimensions. INFORMATION
▪ In case of an installation site where only the sides A+B have The service space dimensions in above figure are based
obstacles, the wall heights have no influence on any indicated on cooling operation at 46°C ambient temperature
service space dimensions. (standard conditions).
INFORMATION
Further specifications can be found in the technical
engineering data.
9.2 Piping diagram: Outdoor unit

Piping diagram: RXYTQ8 Piping diagram: RXYTQ10+12
p c R1T
c
R1T
c
p
M d M d M d
h R4T M1F
h R4T M1F M2F
f
R5T R6T R7T R5T R6T
f
R7T
b
g b
g
l
l
(S1NPL) (S1NPH)
(S1NPL) (S1NPH)
R3T
R3T
HPS i
(S1PH) HPS i
(S1PH)
R21T
e R21T
j e
sv
sv
a
k INV a
sv k INV R8T
M1C
n
sv
M1C
n
o
o
m
m
a Compressor (M1C)
a Compressor (M1C)
b Heat exchanger
b Heat exchanger
c Fan
c Fan
d Fan motor (M1F)
d Fan motor (M1F, M2F)
e Accumulator
e Accumulator
f Expansion valve, main (Y1E)
f Expansion valve, main (Y1E)
g Expansion valve, subcool heat exchanger (Y2E)
g Expansion valve, subcool heat exchanger (Y2E)
h Subcool heat exchanger
h Subcool heat exchanger
i Oil separator
i Oil separator
j Solenoid valve, oil1 (Y3S)
j Solenoid valve, oil1 (Y3S)
k Solenoid valve, oil accumulator (Y2S)
k Solenoid valve, oil accumulator (Y2S)
l 4‑way valve, main (Y1S)
l 4‑way valve, main (Y1S)
m Service port, refrigerant charge
m Service port, refrigerant charge
n Stop valve (liquid)
n Stop valve (liquid)
o Stop valve (gas)
o Stop valve (gas)
p Service port
p Service port

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Piping diagram: RXYTQ14+16
R1T
q d d
M e M e
i R4T M1F M2F
R6T g
R5T R7T
h c
m
(S1NPL) (S1NPH)
R3T
HPS j j HPS
(S1PH) (S2PH)
R21T R22T
k k
sv
sv
f a b
INV INV
M1C M2C
l
sv
o
p
n
a Compressor (M1C)
b Compressor (M2C)
c Heat exchanger
d Fan
e Fan motor (M1F, M2F)
f Accumulator
g Expansion valve, main (Y1E)
h Expansion valve, subcool heat exchanger (Y2E)
i Subcool heat exchanger
j Oil separator
k Solenoid valve, oil1 (Y3S)
l Solenoid valve, oil accumulator (Y2S)
m 4‑way valve, main (Y1S)
n Service port, refrigerant charge
o Stop valve (liquid)
p Stop valve (gas)
q Service port

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10 About the system
For the user
10 About the system 12.2 Operating the system

The indoor unit part of VRV IV heat pump system can be used for
heating/cooling applications. The type of indoor unit which can be 12.2.1 About operating the system
used depends on the outdoor units series. ▪ Operation procedure varies according to the combination of
outdoor unit and user interface.
NOTICE
▪ To protect the unit, turn on the main power switch 6 hours before
Do not use the air conditioner for other purposes. In order
operation.
to avoid any quality deterioration, do not use the unit for
cooling precision instruments, food, plants, animals or ▪ If the main power supply is turned off during operation, operation
works of art. will restart automatically after the power turns back on again.
NOTICE
12.2.2 About cooling, heating, fan only, and
For future modifications or expansions of your system: automatic operation
A full overview of allowable combinations (for future ▪ Changeover cannot be made with a user interface whose display
system extensions) is available in technical engineering
shows "change-over under centralised control" (refer to
data and should be consulted. Contact your installer to
installation and operation manual of the user interface).
receive more information and professional advice.
▪ When the display "change-over under centralised control"
flashes, refer to "12.5.1 About setting the master user
interface" on page 30.
11 User interface ▪ The fan may keep on running for about 1 minute after the heating
operation stops.
CAUTION
▪ The air flow rate may adjust itself depending on the room
Never touch the internal parts of the controller.
temperature or the fan may stop immediately. This is not a
Do not remove the front panel. Some parts inside are malfunction.
dangerous to touch and appliance problems may happen.
For checking and adjusting the internal parts, contact your 12.2.3 About the heating operation
dealer.
It may take longer to reach the set temperature for general heating
This operation manual will give a non-exhaustive overview of the
operation than for cooling operation.
main functions of the system.
The following operation is performed in order to prevent the heating
Detailed information on required actions to achieve certain functions
capacity from dropping or cold air from blowing.
can be found in the dedicated installation and operation manual of
the indoor unit. Defrost operation
Refer to the operation manual of the installed user interface. In heating operation, freezing of the outdoor unit's air cooled coil
increases over time, restricting the energy transfer to the outdoor
unit's coil. Heating capability decreases and the system needs to go
into defrost operation to be able to deliver enough heat to the indoor
12 Operation units.
If Then
12.1 Operation range RXYTQ outdoor unit is The indoor unit will stop fan operation, the
installed refrigerant cycle will reverse and energy
Use the system in the following temperature and humidity ranges for
from inside the building will be used to
safe and effective operation.
defrost the outdoor unit coil.
Cooling Heating
The indoor unit will indicate defrost operation on the displays
Outdoor temperature –5~52°C DB –20~21°C DB
.
–20~15.5°C WB
Hot start
Indoor temperature 21~32°C DB 15~27°C DB
In order to prevent cold air from blowing out of an indoor unit at the
14~25°C WB start of heating operation, the indoor fan is automatically stopped.
Indoor humidity ≤80%(a) The display of the user interface shows . It may take some
(a) To avoid condensation and water dripping out of the unit. If time before the fan starts. This is not a malfunction.
the temperature or the humidity is beyond these conditions,
safety devices may be put in action and the air conditioner 12.2.4 To operate the system (WITHOUT cool/
may not operate.
heat changeover remote control switch)
Above operation range is only valid in case direct expansion indoor
units are connected to the VRV IV system. 1 Press the operation mode selector button on the user interface
several times and select the operation mode of your choice.
Special operation ranges are valid in case of using AHU. They can
be found in the installation/operation manual of the dedicated unit. Cooling operation
Latest information can be found in the technical engineering data.
Heating operation

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Fan only operation ▪ The system does not go into operation if the room temperature is
low (<20°C).
2 Press the ON/OFF button on the user interface.
Result: The operation lamp lights up and the system starts 12.3.2 To use the dry program (WITHOUT cool/
operating. heat changeover remote control switch)
12.2.5 To operate the system (WITH cool/heat To start

changeover remote control switch) 1 Press the operation mode selector button on the user interface
several times and select (program dry operation).
Overview of the changeover remote control switch
2 Press the ON/OFF button of the user interface.
a FAN ONLY/AIR CONDITIONING
Result: The operation lamp lights up and the system starts
SELECTOR SWITCH operating.
a
Set the switch to for fan only 3 Press the air flow direction adjust button (only for double-flow,
operation or to for heating or multi-flow, corner, ceiling-suspended and wall-mounted). Refer
cooling operation. to "12.4 Adjusting the air flow direction" on page 29 for details.
b COOL/HEAT CHANGEOVER SWITCH To stop
Set the switch to for cooling or to 4 Press the ON/OFF button on the user interface once again.
b for heating
Result: The operation lamp goes out and the system stops
operating.
NOTICE
To start
Do not turn off power immediately after the unit stops, but
1 Select operation mode with the cool/heat changeover switch as
wait for at least 5 minutes.
follows:
Cooling operation Heating operation Fan only operation 12.3.3 To use the dry program (WITH cool/heat
changeover remote control switch)
To start
1 Select cooling operation mode with the cool/heat changeover
remote control switch.
1 1 1
1 1 1
2 Press the operation mode selector button on the user interface

2 Press the ON/OFF button on the user interface. several times and select (program dry operation).
Result: The operation lamp lights up and the system starts 3 Press the ON/OFF button of the user interface.
operating. Result: The operation lamp lights up and the system starts
To stop operating.
3 Press the ON/OFF button on the user interface once again. 4 Press the air flow direction adjust button (only for double-flow,
multi-flow, corner, ceiling-suspended and wall-mounted). Refer
Result: The operation lamp goes out and the system stops to "12.4 Adjusting the air flow direction" on page 29 for details.
operating.
To stop
NOTICE
5 Press the ON/OFF button on the user interface once again.
wait for at least 5 minutes. Result: The operation lamp goes out and the system stops
operating.
To adjust
NOTICE
For programming temperature, fan speed and air flow direction refer
to the operation manual of the user interface.
wait for at least 5 minutes.
12.3 Using the dry program

12.4 Adjusting the air flow direction
12.3.1 About the dry program Refer to the operation manual of the user interface.
▪ The function of this program is to decrease the humidity in your

room with minimal temperature decrease (minimal room cooling).
12.4.1 About the air flow flap
▪ The micro computer automatically determines temperature and Double flow+multi-flow units
fan speed (cannot be set by the user interface).

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13 Maintenance and service
Corner units
13 Maintenance and service
Ceiling suspended units NOTICE
Never inspect or service the unit by yourself. Ask a
Wall-mounted units
qualified service person to perform this work.
WARNING
For the following conditions, a micro computer controls the air flow Never replace a fuse with a fuse of a wrong ampere ratings
direction which may be different from the display. or other wires when a fuse blows out. Use of wire or
copper wire may cause the unit to break down or cause a
Cooling Heating fire.
▪ When the room temperature is ▪ When starting operation.
CAUTION
lower than the set
▪ When the room temperature is
temperature. Do not insert fingers, rods or other objects into the air inlet
higher than the set
or outlet. Do not remove the fan guard. When the fan is
temperature.
rotating at high speed, it will cause injury.
▪ At defrost operation.
▪ When operating continuously at horizontal air flow direction. CAUTION
▪ When continuous operation with downward air flow is performed After a long use, check the unit stand and fitting for
at the time of cooling with a ceiling-suspended or a wall-mounted damage. If damaged, the unit may fall and result in injury.
unit, the micro computer may control the flow direction, and then
NOTICE
the user interface indication will also change.
Do not wipe the controller operation panel with benzine,
The air flow direction can be adjusted in one of the following ways: thinner, chemical dust cloth, etc. The panel may get
▪ The air flow flap itself adjusts its position. discoloured or the coating peeled off. If it is heavily dirty,
soak a cloth in water-diluted neutral detergent, squeeze it
▪ The air flow direction can be fixed by the user. well and wipe the panel clean. Wipe it with another dry
cloth.
▪ Automatic and desired position .
WARNING
13.1 About the refrigerant
Never touch the air outlet or the horizontal blades while the
swing flap is in operation. Fingers may become caught or This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases. Do NOT vent
the unit may break down. gases into the atmosphere.
Refrigerant type: R410A
NOTICE
Global warming potential (GWP) value: 2087.5
▪ The movable limit of the flap is changeable. Contact
your dealer for details. (only for double-flow, multi-flow, NOTICE
corner, ceiling-suspended and wall-mounted).
In Europe, the greenhouse gas emissions of the total
▪ Avoid operating in the horizontal direction . It may refrigerant charge in the system (expressed as tonnes
cause dew or dust to settle on the ceiling or flap. CO2-equivalent) is used to determine the maintenance
intervals. Follow the applicable legislation.
12.5 Setting the master user interface Formula to calculate the greenhouse gas emissions:
GWP value of the refrigerant × Total refrigerant charge [in
kg] / 1000
12.5.1 About setting the master user interface
Please contact your installer for more information.
a
WARNING
The refrigerant in the air conditioner is safe and normally
does not leak. If the refrigerant leaks in the room, contact
b b with a fire of a burner, a heater or a cooker may result in a
harmful gas.
Turn off any combustible heating devices, ventilate the
room and contact the dealer where you purchased the unit.
c d Do not use the air conditioner until a service person
a VRV heat pump outdoor unit confirms that the portion where the refrigerant leaks is
b VRV direct expansion (DX) indoor unit
repaired.
c User interface (dedicated depending on indoor unit type)
d User interface (wireless, dedicated depending on indoor
unit type)
13.2 After-sales service and warranty
When the system is installed as shown in the figure above, it is
necessary to designate one of the user interfaces as the master user
interface. 13.2.1 Warranty period
The displays of slave user interfaces show (change-over ▪ This product includes a warranty card that was filled in by the
under centralised control) and slave user interfaces automatically dealer at the time of installation. The completed card has to be
follow the operation mode directed by the master user interface. checked by the customer and stored carefully.
Only the master user interface can select heating or cooling mode.

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14 Troubleshooting
▪ If repairs to the air conditioner are necessary within the warranty Malfunction Measure
period, contact your dealer and keep the warranty card at hand.
If the system does not ▪ Check if there is no power failure. Wait
operate at all. until power is restored. If power failure
13.2.2 Recommended maintenance and occurs during operation, the system
inspection automatically restarts immediately after
the power supply is recovered.
Since dust collects when using the unit for several years,
performance of the unit will deteriorate to some extent. As taking ▪ Check if no fuse has blown or breaker
apart and cleaning interiors of units requires technical expertise and has worked. Change the fuse or reset the
in order to ensure the best possible maintenance of your units, we breaker if necessary.
recommend to enter into a maintenance and inspection contract on If the system goes into ▪ Check if air inlet or outlet of outdoor or
top of normal maintenance activities. Our network of dealers has fan only operation, but indoor unit is not blocked by obstacles.
access to a permanent stock of essential components in order to as soon as it goes into Remove any obstacle and make it well-
keep your air conditioner in operation as long as possible. Contact heating or cooling ventilated.
your dealer for more information. operation, the system
▪ Check if the user interface display shows
stops.
When asking your dealer for an intervention, always state: (time to clean the air filter). (Refer to
▪ The complete model name of the air conditioner. "13 Maintenance and service" on
page 30 and "Maintenance" in the indoor
▪ The manufacturing number (stated on the nameplate of the unit).
unit manual.)
▪ The installation date. The system operates ▪ Check if air inlet or outlet of outdoor or
▪ The symptoms or malfunction, and details of the defect. but cooling or heating indoor unit is not blocked by obstacles.
is insufficient. Remove any obstacle and make it well-
WARNING ventilated.
▪ Do not modify, disassemble, remove, reinstall or repair ▪ Check if the air filter is not clogged (refer
the unit yourself as incorrect dismantling or installation to "Maintenance" in the indoor unit
may cause an electric shock or fire. Contact your manual).
dealer.
▪ Check the temperature setting.
▪ In case of accidental refrigerant leaks, make sure there
▪ Check the fan speed setting on your user
are no naked flames. The refrigerant itself is entirely
interface.
safe, non-toxic and non-combustible, but it will
generate toxic gas when it accidentally leaks into a ▪ Check for open doors or windows. Shut
room where combustible air from fan heaters, gas doors and windows to prevent wind from
cookers, etc. is present. Always have qualified service coming in.
personnel confirm that the point of leakage has been
▪ Check if there are too many occupants in
repaired or corrected before resuming operation.
the room during cooling operation. Check
if the heat source of the room is
excessive.
14 Troubleshooting ▪ Check if direct sunlight enters the room.
Use curtains or blinds.
If one of the following malfunctions occur, take the measures shown
below and contact your dealer. ▪ Check if the air flow angle is proper.
WARNING If after checking all above items, it is impossible to fix the problem
yourself, contact your installer and state the symptoms, the complete
Stop operation and shut off the power if anything model name of the air conditioner (with manufacturing number if
unusual occurs (burning smells etc.). possible) and the installation date (possibly listed on the warranty
Leaving the unit running under such circumstances may card).
cause breakage, electric shock or fire. Contact your dealer.
The system must be repaired by a qualified service person: 14.1 Error codes: Overview
Malfunction Measure In case a malfunction code appears on the indoor unit user interface
If a safety device such as a fuse, a Turn off the main power display, contact your installer and inform the malfunction code, the
breaker or an earth leakage breaker switch. unit type, and serial number (you can find this information on the
frequently actuates or the ON/OFF nameplate of the unit).
switch does not properly work. For your reference, a list with malfunction codes is provided. You
If water leaks from the unit. Stop the operation. can, depending on the level of the malfunction code, reset the code
by pushing the ON/OFF button. If not, ask your installer for advice.
The operation switch does not work Turn off the power.
well. Main code Contents
If the user interface display indicates the Notify your installer and External protection device was activated
unit number, the operation lamp flashes report the malfunction
EEPROM failure (indoor)
and the malfunction code appears. code.
Drain system malfunction (indoor)
If the system does not properly operate except for the above Fan motor malfunction (indoor)
mentioned cases and none of the above mentioned malfunctions is
evident, investigate the system according to the following Swing flap motor malfunction (indoor)
procedures. Expansion valve malfunction (indoor)
Drain malfunction (indoor unit)
Filter dust chamber malfunction (indoor)

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14 Troubleshooting
Main code Contents Main code Contents
Capacity setting malfunction (indoor) System mismatch. Wrong type of indoor units
Transmission malfunction between main PCB and sub combined. Indoor unit malfunction.
PCB (indoor) Connection malfunction over indoor units or type
Heat exchanger thermistor malfunction (indoor; liquid) mismatch
Heat exchanger thermistor malfunction (indoor; gas) Centralised address duplication
Suction air thermistor malfunction (indoor) Malfunction in communication centralised control

device - indoor unit
Discharge air thermistor malfunction (indoor)
Auto address malfunction (inconsistency)
Movement detector or floor temperature sensor
malfunction (indoor) Auto address malfunction (inconsistency)
User interface thermistor malfunction (indoor)

PCB malfunction (outdoor) 14.2 Symptoms that are not air
Current leakage detector was activated (outdoor) conditioner troubles
High pressure switch was activated Following symptoms are not air conditioner troubles:
Low pressure malfunction (outdoor)
Compressor lock detection (outdoor) 14.2.1 Symptom: The system does not operate
Fan motor malfunction (outdoor)
▪ The air conditioner does not start immediately after the ON/OFF
Electronic expansion valve malfunction (outdoor) button on the user interface is pressed. If the operation lamp
Discharge temperature malfunction (outdoor) lights, the system is in normal condition. To prevent overloading of
the compressor motor, the air conditioner starts 5 minutes after it
Abnormal suction temperature (outdoor)
is turned ON again in case it was turned OFF just before. The
Refrigerant overcharge detection same starting delay occurs after the operation mode selector
High pressure switch malfunction button was used.
Low pressure switch malfunction ▪ If "Under Centralized Control" is displayed on the user interface,
Fan motor trouble (outdoor) pressing the operation button causes the display to blink for a few
seconds. The blinking display indicates that the user interface
Ambient temperature sensor malfunction (outdoor) cannot be used.
Pressure sensor malfunction
▪ The system does not start immediately after the power supply is
Current sensor malfunction turned on. Wait one minute until the micro computer is prepared
Discharge temperature sensor malfunction (outdoor) for operation.
Heat exchanger gas temperature sensor malfunction
(outdoor) 14.2.2 Symptom: Cool/Heat cannot be changed
Suction temperature sensor malfunction (outdoor) over
De-icing temperature sensor malfunction (outdoor) ▪ When the display shows (change-over under centralized
Liquid temperature sensor (after subcool HE) control), it shows that this is a slave user interface.
malfunction (outdoor) ▪ When the cool/heat changeover remote control switch is installed
Liquid temperature sensor (coil) malfunction (outdoor) and the display shows (change-over under centralized
Gas temperature sensor (after subcool HE) control), this is because cool/heat changeover is controlled by the
malfunction (outdoor) cool/ heat changeover remote control switch. Ask your dealer
where the remote control switch is installed.
High pressure sensor malfunction (S1NPH)
Low pressure sensor malfunction (S1NPL)
14.2.3 Symptom: Fan operation is possible, but
INV PCB abnormal cooling and heating do not work
Fin temperature abnormal
Immediately after the power is turned on. The micro computer is
Inverter PCB faulty getting ready to operate and is performing a communication check
Compressor over current detected with all indoor units. Please wait 12 minutes (max.) till this process is
Compressor lock (startup) finished.
Transmission outdoor unit - inverter: INV transmission

trouble 14.2.4 Symptom: The fan strength does not
INV unbalanced power supply voltage
correspond to the setting
Fin thermistor malfunction The fan speed does not change even if the fan speed adjustment
button in pressed. During heating operation, when the room
Capacity setting malfunction (outdoor)
temperature reaches the set temperature, the outdoor unit goes off
Abnormal low pressure drop, faulty expansion valve and the indoor unit changes to whisper fan speed. This is to prevent
Reversed power supply phase malfunction cold air blowing directly on occupants of the room. The fan speed
INV voltage power shortage will not change even when another indoor unit is in heating
operation, if the button is pressed.
System test run not yet executed
Faulty wiring indoor/outdoor
Abnormal user interface - indoor communication
Faulty wiring to outdoor/outdoor
Abnormal main-sub user interface communication

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14.2.5 Symptom: The fan direction does not 14.2.12 Symptom: Dust comes out of the unit
correspond to the setting When the unit is used for the first time in a long time. This is
The fan direction does not correspond with the user interface because dust has gotten into the unit.
display. The fan direction does not swing. This is because the unit is
being controlled by the micro computer. 14.2.13 Symptom: The units can give off odours
The unit can absorb the smell of rooms, furniture, cigarettes, etc.,
14.2.6 Symptom: White mist comes out of a unit and then emit it again.
(Indoor unit)
▪ When humidity is high during cooling operation. If the interior of an 14.2.14 Symptom: The outdoor unit fan does not
indoor unit is extremely contaminated, the temperature distribution spin
inside a room becomes uneven. It is necessary to clean the
interior of the indoor unit. Ask your dealer for details on cleaning During operation. The speed of the fan is controlled in order to
the unit. This operation requires a qualified service person. optimise product operation.
▪ Immediately after the cooling operation stops and if the room

temperature and humidity are low. This is because warm 14.2.15 Symptom: The display shows "88"
refrigerant gas flows back into the indoor unit and generates This is the case immediately after the main power supply switch is
steam. turned on and means that the user interface is in normal condition.
This continues for one minute.
14.2.7 Symptom: White mist comes out of a unit
(Indoor unit, outdoor unit) 14.2.16 Symptom: The compressor in the outdoor
When the system is changed over to heating operation after defrost unit does not stop after a short heating
operation. Moisture generated by defrost becomes steam and is operation
exhausted.
This is to prevent refrigerant from remaining in the compressor. The
unit will stop after 5 to 10 minutes.
14.2.8 Symptom: The user interface display
reads "U4" or "U5" and stops, but then 14.2.17 Symptom: The inside of an outdoor unit is
restarts after a few minutes warm even when the unit has stopped
This is because the user interface is intercepting noise from electric This is because the crankcase heater is warming the compressor so
appliances other than the air conditioner. The noise prevents that the compressor can start smoothly.
communication between the units, causing them to stop. Operation
automatically restarts when the noise ceases.
14.2.18 Symptom: Hot air can be felt when the
indoor unit is stopped
14.2.9 Symptom: Noise of air conditioners
(Indoor unit) Several different indoor units are being run on the same system.
When another unit is running, some refrigerant will still flow through
▪ A "zeen" sound is heard immediately after the power supply is the unit.
turned on. The electronic expansion valve inside an indoor unit
starts working and makes the noise. Its volume will reduce in
about one minute.
▪ A continuous low "shah" sound is heard when the system is in 15 Relocation
cooling operation or at a stop. When the drain pump (optional Contact your dealer for removing and reinstalling the total unit.
accessories) is in operation, this noise is heard. Moving units requires technical expertise.
▪ A "pishi-pishi" squeaking sound is heard when the system stops
after heating operation. Expansion and contraction of plastic parts
caused by temperature change make this noise.
16 Disposal
▪ A low "sah", "choro-choro" sound is heard while the indoor unit is
stopped. When another indoor unit is in operation, this noise is This unit uses hydrofluorocarbon. Contact your dealer when
heard. In order to prevent oil and refrigerant from remaining in the discarding this unit. It is required by law to collect, transport and
system, a small amount of refrigerant is kept flowing. discard the refrigerant in accordance with the "hydrofluorocarbon
collection and destruction" regulations.
(Indoor unit, outdoor unit)
▪ A continuous low hissing sound is heard when the system is in
cooling or defrost operation. This is the sound of refrigerant gas
flowing through both indoor and outdoor units.
▪ A hissing sound which is heard at the start or immediately after
stopping operation or defrost operation. This is the noise of
refrigerant caused by flow stop or flow change.

(Outdoor unit)
When the tone of operating noise changes. This noise is caused by
the change of frequency.

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