V5X Installation and Commissioning

Kay
Technical Support Engineer
Preparation Drawing Review
Site Investigation
Installation
Technician
Pre-
Tools
commissioning
Commissioning
1. Drawing review

Two Ways

Manual check

Using software
Manual check

g1 g2 g3 g4 Piping between farthest indoor unit and

first outdoor branch joint
G2 G1 L1 + L2 + L3 + L4 + L5 + e ≤ 200m

L1
L8 L9
L6 L7

f g h i j

L2

L4 L5
L3
a b c d e
Manual check

g1 g2 g3 g4 Piping between farthest indoor unit and

first indoor branch joint
G2 G1 L2 + L3 + L4 + L5 + e ≤ 40m

L1
L8 L9
L6 L7

f g h i j

L2

L4 L5
L3
a b c d e
Manual check

g1 g2 g3 g4 Largest level difference between indoor

unit and outdoor unit ≤ 110m
G2 G1 Largest level difference between indoor
units ≤ 30m
L1
L8 L9
L6 L7

f g h i j
≤ 110m

L2 ≤ 30m

L4 L5
L3
a b c d e
Manual check
•For indoor auxiliary pipes > 10m long, check that pipe diameter has been increased

Pipe length ≤ 10m Pipe length > 10m

Indoor unit capacity

index
Liquid pipe
Gas pipe (mm) Liquid pipe (mm) Gas pipe (mm) (mm)

≤ 45 Φ12.7 Φ6.35 Φ15.9 Φ9.53

≥ 56 Φ15.9 Φ9.53 Φ19.1 Φ12.7

Manual check
•Check main pipe, indoor main pipes and indoor branch joint kits based on sum of indoor unit
capacity indexes

Sum of indoor unit Gas pipe Liquid pipe (mm) Branch joint kit
capacity indexes (A) (mm)
A < 166 Φ15.9 Φ9.53 FQZHN-01D

166 ≤ A < 230 Φ19.1 Φ9.53 FQZHN-01D

230 ≤ A < 330 Φ22.2 Φ9.53 FQZHN-02D

330 ≤ A < 460 Φ28.6 Φ12.7 FQZHN-03D

460 ≤ A < 660 Φ28.6 Φ15.9 FQZHN-03D

660 ≤ A < 920 Φ31.8 Φ19.1 FQZHN-03D

920 ≤ A < 1350 Φ38.1 Φ19.1 FQZHN-04D

1350 ≤ A < 1800 Φ41.3 Φ22.2 FQZHN-05D

1800 ≤ A Φ44.5 Φ25.4 FQZHN-05D

Manual check
•Check main pipe and first indoor branch joint according to total capacity of outdoor units

Equivalent length of all liquid pipes < 90m Equivalent length of all liquid pipes ≥ 90m
Total capacity of
outdoor units
Gas pipe (mm) Liquid pipe (mm) Branch joint kit Gas pipe (mm) Liquid pipe (mm) Branch joint kit

8HP Φ22.2 Φ9.53 FQZHN-02D Φ22.2 Φ12.7 FQZHN-02D

10HP Φ22.2 Φ9.53 FQZHN-02D Φ25.4 Φ12.7 FQZHN-02D

12-14HP Φ25.4 Φ12.7 FQZHN-02D Φ28.6 Φ15.9 FQZHN-03D

16HP Φ28.6 Φ12.7 FQZHN-03D Φ31.8 Φ15.9 FQZHN-03D

18-22HP Φ28.6 Φ15.9 FQZHN-03D Φ31.8 Φ19.1 FQZHN-03D

24HP Φ28.6 Φ15.9 FQZHN-03D Φ31.8 Φ19.1 FQZHN-03D

26-34HP Φ31.8 Φ19.1 FQZHN-03D Φ38.1 Φ22.2 FQZHN-04D

36-50HP Φ38.1 Φ19.1 FQZHN-04D Φ38.1 Φ22.2 FQZHN-04D

52-66HP Φ41.3 Φ22.2 FQZHN-05D Φ44.5 Φ25.4 FQZHN-05D

68-88HP Φ44.5 Φ25.4 FQZHN-05D Φ54.0 Φ25.4 FQZHN-06D

Manual check
•Check outdoor connection pipes and outdoor branch joint kits

Outdoor unit Gas pipe Liquid pipe

Pipes
capacity (mm) (mm)
8-12HP Φ25.4 Φ12.7
g1 to g4
14-22HP Φ31.8 Φ15.9
G1 Φ38.1 Φ19.1
G2 Φ41.3 Φ22.2

No. of outdoor Branch joint kit

units
2 FQZHW-02N1D
3 FQZHW-03N1D
4 FQZHW-04N1D
Software check
•Check piping sizes and height/length limitations using VRF selection software
Site check
•Check piping and wiring access
•Check free of obstructions that could affect unit performance
•Check distance from equipment that could be damaged in event of condensate leakage
•Consider proximity to occupants
Technician
•Check experience and reputation of installation team
•Ensure experienced supervisor from distributor or supplier
•Midea provides global training for customers biannually
Tools

Outlook Name Outlook Name

Copper pipe cutter Expander

Copper pipe bender Pressure gauge

Flaring tool Vacuum pump

Tools

Outlook Name Outlook Name

Anemometer Clamp meter

Acoustic meter Electric drill

Infrared Manual hydraulic

thermometer crimper
Preparation

Installation IDU Installation

Pre- ODU Installation

commissioning Piping Installation
Commissioning Drainage Pipe
Wiring Connection

Duct and Ceiling

2. Indoor unit installation
•Use plumb line to position indoor unit hangers

Plumb bob

Plumb line
Indoor unit installation
•Hangers should be full-thread, Φ10mm steel
•Use dual nuts

Full thread hangers 4 Supports for indoor unit Dual nuts

Indoor unit installation
•Use level to ensure unit is horizontal to prevent condensate spillage and excessive running
noise
Indoor unit installation
•Cover unit with plastic after hoisting to prevent dust entering
Indoor unit installation
•Install access hatch for easy maintenance
•Ensure control box is reachable through hatch
Outdoor unit installation
•Ensure rooftop is strong enough
•Leave enough space for maintenance access
•Allow sufficient space for ventilation and drainage
Outdoor unit installation
For ODUs installed at seaside locations:
•Use customize anti-corrosion treatment
•Avoid location directly exposed to sea wind
•Build wind break if necessary
Sea wind

Corrosion of steel and aluminum without treatment Wind break

 Outdoor unit installation

One row

Two rows
 Outdoor unit installation

Three or
more rows
Outdoor unit installation
• Foundation can be steel or concrete
• Leave sufficient space for condensate drainage
• Foundation should be taller than deepest snowfall in local climate
Fixing bolts

Rubber anti-vibration pads

 Outdoor unit installation
• Duct is needed when ventilation is poor or installation space is limited
• ① Remove the steel filter first (1 piece)
• ② Then fix the duct using self-tapping screws (ST 3.9 x 8)

Transverse Longitudinal
duct duct

OR
 Outdoor unit installation
• Duct is needed when ventilation is poor or installation space is limited
• ① Remove the steel filter first (2 pieces)
• ② Then fix the duct using self-tapping screws (ST 3.9 x 12)

Transverse Longitudinal
duct duct

OR
Piping storage
• If piping is to be used soon, seal the openings with plugs or adhesive tapes
• If piping is to be stored for a long time, charge the piping with nitrogen at 0.2-0.5MPa
and seal the openings by brazing
Piping selection
Piping outer diameter Temper Minimum thickness
(mm) (mm)
Φ6.35 0.8
Φ9.53 0.8
O
Φ12.7 0.8
(annealed)
Φ15.9 1.0
Φ19.1 1.0
Φ22.2 1.2
Φ25.4 1.2
Φ28.6 1.3
Φ31.8 1/2H 1.5
Φ38.1 (half hard) 1.5
Φ41.3 1.5
Φ44.5 1.5
Φ54.0 1.8
Piping cutting
• Measure the exact pipe length
• Use pipe cutter to cut piping
• Use scraper to remove copper burrs
• Seal the opening before positioning the piping
Piping insulation
• Prevents condensation forming on piping
• Protects people from danger caused by high temperature refrigerant
• Reduces energy losses

Seal the opening

Piping insulation
• Insulation material should have suitable diameter and thickness for refrigerant
piping
• Insulation at joints can be fixed after leakage test

Pipe outer diameter (mm) Minimum insulation thickness (mm)

Φ6.35 - 12.7 15

Φ15.9 - 38.1 20

Φ41.3 - 54.0 25
Piping insulation
• Use glue to connect two insulation segments together
• Use 5 cm PE tape to fix joint seams
 Piping installation
• Spacing between refrigerant piping supports

Diameter (mm) ≤ 20 20 - 40 ≥ 40

Distance (m) 1 1.5 2

• Determine spacings based on liquid pipe diameter where liquid and gas pipe hung together
 Piping installation
• Use pipe expander to expand pipe ends when connecting two same-sized pipes together

• Use bender to bend pipes ≤ Φ19.1mm, use elbow when pipe ≥ Φ22.2 mm
Piping installation
• Lay the piping on the bearings and use clamps to fix
• Connect the sections of piping and fix using tape
• Seal the pipe opening after laying until brazing
 Piping installation
• Using Midea branch joints is recommended, to ensure quality, compatibility with Midea units
and well-balanced refrigerant flow

Outdoor branch joint kits Indoor branch joint kits

Piping installation
• Outdoor branch joints should be installed horizontally
• Indoor branch joints can be installed horizontally or vertically
• Horizontal branch joints must be installed at an angle to the horizontal not exceeding 10°

Horizontally

Vertically
 Piping installation
• To ensure smooth oil return all outdoor branch pipes must not be higher than the
refrigerant outlets
Piping installation

To ensure even distribution of refrigerant and avoid turbulent flow:

• Distance between bends and inlet/outlet of branch joint should be > 0.5 m
• Distance between two branch joints should be > 0.5 m
• Distance between branch joints and indoor units should be > 0.5 m
 Piping installation
• Refrigerant pipes connections

Item Gas side Liquid side

Outdoor unit Brazed Brazed

Indoor unit Flared Flared

Branch joint Brazed Brazed

Piping installation
To prevent oxide forming during brazing:
• Flow nitrogen into the copper piping before starting brazing
• Continue flowing nitrogen until the copper has fully cooled down

Oxide
 Piping installation
• Flow nitrogen at around 0.02 - 0.03 MPa

Pressure reducing valve

Brazing 1/4” copper pipe

Hand valve
Sealing tape Pressure hose
Nitrogen cylinder
Piping installation
To eliminate dust, moisture and other particles:
• Method :
1. Block all the pipe openings
2. Flush the pipe with nitrogen at 0.5 MPa
3. Use your hand to block one of the openings
4. When the pressure is too high to block,
remove your hand
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each opening Dust
Moisture
6. After flushing, seal all the openings
Other
particles

Eliminate
Block for a few seconds Then release
Piping installation
• Pipe flushing sequence :1-2-3-4-5-6 working towards the outdoor units
• Seal other pipes while flushing one pipe
• Seal all the pipes once finished flushing

Nitrogen
②

⑥ ⑤ ④ ③ ①
 Piping installation
• Use flaring tools to make flare openings free from cracks and scratches

• Connect the flared openings to the IDU connections, using dual wrenches to fasten the nuts
 Drainage piping
• Select horizontal drainage piping according to IDU capacity

Condensate water volume (L/h) = Indoor unit capacity (HP) x 2L/h

Capacity (L/h)
Nominal
PVC piping Remarks
diameter (mm) Slope 1:50 Slope 1:100

PVC25 25 39 27 Branch
PVC32 30 70 50 piping only

PVC40 40 125 88
Branch or
PVC50 50 247 175 main piping
PVC63 63 473 334
 Drainage piping
• Select insulation size according to drain piping diameter
• Insulation should be > 10mm thick to avoid condensation forming

• Use clamp included with the IDU to fix the insulation and flexible tube at the unit
Drainage piping
• Slope of main drainage pipe should be > 1%
• Drainage pipe should be independent of other water pipes
• Air vents should face downwards to prevent dust entering

Vent

≥ 1% Condensate
pipe
Drainage piping
Lift pipes are required for units with built-in drainage pumps:
• Lift height up to 1000 mm from bottom of the unit
• Drainage piping should slope downwards from top of lift to main drainage pipe
Drainage piping
For units without drainage pumps:
• Direct drainage option: install U-shaped pipe
• Pump out option: install pump box SBH-04 or SBH-05

50mm

50mm
Plug

Main drainage pipe

Plug
Drainage piping connections

• IDU drainage pipe should be higher than main drainage pipe to avoid water backflow
• Support spacing is around 0.8 - 1.0m
• To avoid backflow, two horizontal drain pipes should not meet at the same level
• Check watertightness after completing drainage pipe installation

Drain pipe Drain pipe

Drain pipe Tee joint

Tee joint Tee joint

 Wiring connections
• H1, H2, E terminals for communication between outdoor unit modules
• P, Q, E terminals for communication between outdoor and indoor units
• Communication wiring must be 0.75mm2 three-core shielded cable
Three-core
Master unit Slave unit Slave unit shielded cable

P,Q,E H1,H2, E

H1,H2, E H1,H2, E Resistor

P,Q, E P,Q, E P,Q, E P,Q, E

Wiring connections
• K1, K2, E terminals for connecting outdoor unit centralized monitor
• X, Y, E terminals for connecting indoor unit centralized controller
Master unit Slave unit Slave unit
CCM02

K1,K2, E K1,K2, E K1,K2, E

Master unit Slave unit Slave unit

CCM03/CCM30

X, Y, E
Wiring connections
• Select indoor unit power wiring according to below table
• Select leakage protector based on 1.5 - 2.5 times total rated current
• Select manual switch based on max. running current

Minimum power wire size Manual switch rating (A)

Power (mm2) Leakage
　 supply protector
Live/Neutral Ground Capacity Fuse

220V-240V 2.5 (Length≤20m)

All indoor 30 mA under
units 1Ph- 6 (20m<Length≤50m) 1.5 15 15 0.1sec
50/60Hz
 Wiring connections
• All the indoor units in a system should be tied into the same power circuit with the same power
supply

All indoor units

are in same circuit
 Wiring connections
• Why all indoor units in a system should have a unified power supply:

Some IDUs lose power whilst EXVs of powered-off IDUs are

ODUs are running not fully closed

Liquid hammer may occur and Liquid refrigerant flows through

damage the compressors IDU coil without heat exchange

Coil may freeze and condensate

may leak
 Wiring connections
• Each outdoor unit should have independent power supply from power supply cabinet

Leakage protector
and manual switch

3-Phase
380-415V

Power supply cabinet

Wiring connections
• Select outdoor unit power wiring according to table below
• Select leakage protector based on 1.5 - 2.5 times total rated current
• Select manual switch based on max. running current
Manual switch
Min. power wire size (mm2)
rating (A)
ODU Power Leakage
capacity supply Live/Neutral protector
(Continuous length Ground Capacity Fuse
of wire)

8-12HP 4x10 mm2 (< 20m) 1x10mm2 32 25

4x16 mm2 (< 50m)

4x10 mm2 (< 20m)

14HP 4x16 mm2 (< 50m) 1x10mm2 40 35

380-415V 100mA
4x10 mm2 (< 20m)
16HP 3Ph- 4x16 mm2 (< 50m) 1x10mm 2
40 35 0.1sec or
50/60Hz less
4x16 mm2 (< 20m)
18HP 1x16mm2 50 40
4x25 mm2 (< 50m)

4x16 mm2 (< 20m)

20-22HP 1x16mm2 63 50
4x25 mm2 (< 50m)
 Cassette panel installation
• Panel installation for Four-way Cassette

Take out the wire terminals Connect the wires

from control box and insert the grille

Mount the
panel
 Duct installation
• Ducting for duct units
Galvanized steel sheet

Check the units and

design drawing to
confirm duct size

Insulation and hanging

Polyurethane foam
Preparation

Installation
Pre-
Gastightness Test
commissioning
Joint Insulation
Commissioning
Vacuum Drying

Charging Refrigerant
3. Gastightness test
• The gas charged into the pipes must be nitrogen
• Test procedure should follow steps below

Before and during Exhaust the air in the

test, leave ODU system using vacuum Charge N2 slowly from
gas/liquid valves pump both gas and liquid
closed sides at same time

Big leakage check: 0.3 Small leakage check:

Mirco leakage check:
MPa for at least 3 1.5 MPa for at least 10
3.9 MPa for 24 hours
minutes minutes
or more
 Gastightness test
• A pressure gauge is needed for pressure test
• Release the pressure before fixing any leaks

• After gastightness test, if vacuum drying is not to be done immediately, reduce the
system pressure down to 1.5MPa
Joint insulation
• After gastightness test, joint insulation can be applied
• Use additional insulation segments to fill the joint gaps

• Separately insulate the indoor unit liquid and gas pipe connectors
Vacuum drying
• To remove air and moisture from the piping system
• Use a vacuum pump with a displacement in excess of 4L/s
• Use a vacuum pump capable of maintaining a pressure of -0.1MPa (-14.5PSI)

Do not open outdoor unit valves while vacuuming

If a vacuum of -0.1MPa can not be achieved, check for

leaks

Liquid side and gas side should be vacuumed

simultaneously
 Vacuum drying
• Vacuum drying procedure

• Connect vacuum pump to both sides

1

• Vacuum for at least 2hrs (or more for

2 large systems)
Outdoor unit
• Close gauge valve then stop vacuum
3 pump Pressure gauge

• Maintain the pressure at least 30min

4
OFF OFF

• Check pressure has not changed Liquid side

5
Gas side
 Charging refrigerant
• Calculate additional charge according to the diameter and the length of all liquid pipes

Additional refrigerant charge per meter of

Liquid side piping (mm) equivalent length of piping (kg)

Φ6.35 0.022
Φ9.53 0.057
Φ12.7 0.110
Φ15.9 0.170
Φ19.1 0.260
Φ22.2 0.360
Φ25.4 0.520
Φ28.6 0.680
 Charging refrigerant
• Refrigerant charging procedure

Calculate additional charge according to the diameter and length of liquid

pipes

Make sure the gastightness test, pipe insulation and vacuuming have been
finished

Charge liquid refrigerant to both sides, use a scale to measure the charged
weight

Upside down

• Turn refrigerant tank upside down to ensure liquid refrigerant charged

Liquid
• Overcharging refrigerant can cause liquid hammering
• Record the amount charged for future reference
 Charging refrigerant
• Open ODU valves using hexagonal spanner after charging refrigerant

Remove nut Open valve Fully open Replace nut

• When ODUs combined, oil balance pipe should be connected

• Remember to vacuum and open valves

Oil balance
valve
Preparation

Installation
Pre-
commissioning
Commissioning Setting ODU Switches
Setting IDU Addresses

Test Running

Handing Over
4. ODU switch setting

ENC1 Outdoor unit address setting

0 Master unit
ENC1 ENC3 S12 S3

1 Slave unit
S7 ENC2 S1

2 Slave unit

3 Slave unit
ENC4 S10

≥4 Invalid, leads to E8 error

S4 S2 S5 S6
ODU switch setting

ENC2 Outdoor unit capacity setting

0 8HP
ENC1 ENC3 S12 S3

1 10HP
S7 ENC2 S1

2 12HP

3 14HP
ENC4 S10

4 16HP

S4 S2 S5 S6
5 18HP

6 20HP

7 22HP

≥8 Invalid
ODU switch setting

ENC3+S12 Indoor unit quantity setting

ENC3 1-9 means 1-9 units

ENC1 ENC3 S12 S3

ENC3 A-F means 10-15 units

S7 ENC2 S1

ENC3 0-9 means 16-25 units

ENC3 A-F means 26-31 units

ENC4 S10

ENC3 0-9 means 32-41 units

S4 S2 S5 S6
ENC3 A-F means 42-47 units

ENC3 0-9 means 48-57 units

ENC3 A-F means 58-63 units

ODU switch setting

ENC4 Outdoor unit network address

0 System 0
ENC1 ENC3 S12 S3

1 System 1
S7 ENC2 S1

2 System 2

3 System 3
ENC4 S10

4 System 4

S4 S2 S5 S6
5 System 5

6 System 6

7 System 7

≥8 Invalid
ODU switch setting
S1 S3 Switch
Function Description
Number

S1 Start-up time selection

ENC1 ENC3 S12 S3

S7 ENC2 S1 S2 Night silent selection

S7 S3 Silent mode selection

ENC4 S10

S4 Static pressure selection

S4 S2 S5 S6
S5 Priority mode selection

S6 Addressing mode selection

S4 S2 S5 S6
Number of indoor units
S7
manually set
IDU address setting
• Manual address setting using RM05 remote controller
• Address setting range: 0 - 63

1. Use a pin to press the lock button for 5 seconds

2. Press ON/OFF button to display above icon
3. Press up/down button select the address no.
4. Press the FAN SPEED button to send address
5. Use the pin to press lock button to return normal display

RM05 controller
IDU address setting
• Manual address setting using RM12 remote controller
• Address setting range: 0 - 63

1. Press below three buttons at same time to enter address setting function
+ + 3 2
2. Press ON/OFF button to display above icon
3. Press up/down button select the address no. 5 4
4. Press the Fan Speed button to send address
1 1
5. Press the Mode button to check address
6. Exit the function by pressing the same three buttons as in step 1
1
IDU address setting
• Manual address setting using KJR-29B wired controller
• Address setting range: 0 - 63

1. Press UP and DOWN buttons together for 8 seconds to

enter address setting function
2. Press up/down button select the address no.
3. Press the Fan Speed button to send address
4. Press the Mode button to check address
4 1 2
5. Exit the function by pressing OK button.

3 1
Test running
• Power on ODUs and leave for at least 12 hours to preheat
• Power on IDUs and check for error codes
• Check if ODU displays correct no. of IDUs Installation
Inspection Report
• For installation inspection guidelines refer to embedded Word document
Reference

No. of IDUs

Check button
Test running
• Complete the commissioning report after test running

Cooling Mode Commissioning

Report
• Set 17⁰C, high fan speed, cooling mode for all IDUs
Reference
• During running, check for any abnormal noise or leakage from
IDUs or ODUs
• After running for 1hr, check system operating parameters

Heating Mode
• Set 30⁰C, high fan speed, heating mode for all IDUs
• During running, check for any abnormal noise or leakage from
IDUs or ODUs
• After running for 1hr, check system operating parameters
Test running
• Cooling mode reference parameters

Conditions
Outdoor 35⁰C DB Outdoor 43⁰C DB
Indoor 27/19⁰C DB/WB Indoor 32/23⁰C DB/WB
High pressure (MPa) 2.8 - 3.0 3.4 - 3.8

Low pressure (MPa) 0.85 - 1.0 1.0 - 1.45

Discharge temperature (⁰C) 70 - 80 75 - 90

Suction temperature (⁰C) 11 - 14 15 - 25

Indoor air outlet temperature (⁰C) 12 - 15 (While T1 is 21 - 27)

Temperature difference between

9 - 12
return and outlet (⁰C)
Handing over
Handing over to users
• Installation inspection report
• Commissioning report
• User manual

Win - Win
Q&A

Questions?
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