Do not install or remove the unit by yourself (end user). aged. Ask the dealer or an LG trained technician to install the unit. shock, physical injury or death. If the air conditioner is installed in a small space, take...
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The Hydro Kit water circuit could require antifreeze. Always ask the dealer or an LG trained technician to install the water circuit. Only use the parts included or approved for the product.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When installing refrigerant piping, consider pipe expansion. Do not make refrigerant substitutions. Use R410A only. Improper pipe installation will lead to pipe fatigue / failure and a rapid release of refrigerant, which results in product malfunction. unit will malfunction and damage will occur. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when performing leak and Take appropriate actions at the end of HVAC equipment life evacuation tests.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DANGER Do not operate unit or disconnect switch with wet hands. or submerged. Contact the supplier or an LG trained techni- cian. Verify the piping system has been properly evacuated, and the system’s refrigerant charge is correct before commis- sioning and after any repair is made.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not allow water, dirt, or animals to enter the (Hydro Kit) Do not place anything on the power cable. unit. Do not disconnect the power supply during operation. Do not operate the unit with the panel(s) or protective Do not disconnect the power supply of the Hydro Kit if op- eration needs to be stopped.
GENERAL DATA Unit Nomenclature Family ARN = Multi V Indoor Unit (Refrigerant R410A) Type H = Hydro Kit Nominal Cooling Capacity in Btu/h 42 = 42,000 96 = 96,000 Electrical Ratings 3 = 208–230V/60Hz/1Ph Model K2 = Hydro Kit Water Heater Cooler Feature A = Basic Generation...
Hydro Kits Figure 1: Hydro Kit Medium Temperature. This manual describes how to install the LG Hydro Kit, Medium Temperature units for Multi V Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and heat recovery systems. The table below lists the available models. Refer to LG’s Hydro Kit Engineering Manual for complete detailed engineering data and selection procedures.
Indirect Hot Water Storage Tank Sensor Strainer Independent Power Module Conduit Mounting Plate Screws for Remote Controller Installation Screws for the Conduit Mounting Plate See Accessories on pages 18-20 for a list of compatible Hydro Kit optional LG and third-party accessories (sold separately).
GENERAL DATA R410A Refrigerant R410A Refrigerant R410A refrigerant has a higher operating pressure in comparison to R22 refrigerant. All piping system materials installed must have a higher resisting pressure than the materials traditionally used in R22 systems. R410A refrigerant is an azeotrope of R32 and R125, mixed at 50:50, so the ozone depletion potential (ODP) is 0. WARNING •...
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ARNH-K2A4 Hydro Kit models ARE NOT compatible with Multi V Mini, Multi V Plus II, Multi V Sync II, Multi V Space, Multi V Water II, Multi V Water Mini, single-zone, or multi-zone products. See pages 18 to 20 for a list of LG included, optional, and third-party accessories and controllers that can be used with the Hydro Kits. Table 3: Hydro Kit Functions.
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GENERAL DATA eci cations Table 4: Hydro Kit ARNH423K2A4 ARNH963K2A4 Capacity Index Cooling Mode Performance Rated Capacity (Btu/h) 42,100 95,900 Entering Water Temp Range (°F) 50 - 95 50 - 95 Leaving Water Temp Range (°F) 41 - 77 41 - 77 Indoor Air Temp Setpoint Range (°F) 64 - 86 64 - 86...
GENERAL DATA Refrigerant Piping Diagram Vapor Line Water Outlet Temp. Sensor Temp. Sensor Vapor Water Line Outlet Strainer Check Valve Bypass Flow Valve Switch Liquid Line Water Inlet Temp. Sensor Temp. Sensor Water Liquid Inlet Line Electronic Strainer Expansion Valve Plate Heat Exchanger : Cooling operation...
Must use LG provided communications cable. *CN-TH4 connection can be used with either the Hot Water Storage Tank Sensor (LG Included Accessory; see table above) OR the Solar Heating System Interface Kit with its Must have contacts rated for 208-230/60/1.
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ACCESSORIES Table 9: Third-Party Accessories (Sold Separately). Voltage Accessory Connections Description Options Hydro Kit water circuit circulating Provides pump On / Off control Hydro Kit Circuit Water Pump TB-11,12 208-230/60/1 pump interlock (use a field-provided Interlock based on Hydro Kit control logic pilot relay) Solar heating circuit circulating pump Provides pump On / Off control...
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ACCESSORIES Table 10: LG Optional Controllers (Sold Separately). Controller Model No. LG MultiSITE™ Communications Manager PBACNBTR0A AC Smart™ 5 PACS5A000 ACP 5 PACP5A000 ACP LonWorks® PLNWKB100...
Mark all pipes at the point where the insulation jacket ends. Remove the jacket. Install field provided insulation on the run-out and main trunk pipes first. Install the LG-provided insulation plugs on the ends of all unused header ports. Peel the adhesive glue protector slip from the insulation jacket and install the clam-shell jacket over the fitting.
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• Never connect the Hydro Kit controller or other central controllers such as AC Smart, PDI, or the LG building management system gateway products to the communications cable between the Hydro Kit and outdoor unit. Improper communications cable connections will result in property damage and equipment malfunction.
• If using the back, route the communications cable through the handy box or wall, and through the large hole in the installation plate. • Use the LG-provided communications cable and the LG Hydro Kit Controller (controller and cable included with the Hydro Kit). •...
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Use one (1) Group Control Cable Kit for each Hydro Kit in the group (a pigtail cable is not required at the last Hydro Kit Slave unit in the group). Group control is used for operation, stop, mode, and set temperature functions; other functions are not possible. Contact an LG representative for more details.
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(LG Manufactured; Model No. PWFMDD200; Optional; Sold Separately) LG Wi-Fi Modules enable remote Hydro Kit (K2A4 models) operation for functions such as ON / OFF, operation mode, domestic hot water heating, temperature setup, weekly scheduling, etc. The Wi-Fi Module must be connected to CN-WF on the Hydro Kit PCB, and the user must download, install, register, and use the free app.
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To install a Dry Contact, see the Dry Contact submittals and / or installation manuals on www.lghvac.com, or contact your LG representative. • Connect the Dry Contact to Terminal CN-CC on the Hydro Kit PCB.
Using a Third-Party Thermostat The term “thermostat” used in this manual refers to a third-party accessory. LG Electronics does not supply thermostats; obtain a thermostat from a third-party manufacturer. Room thermostats can be used for easy, efficient, correct and convenient control. See below and the Wiring section for information regarding third-party thermostat connections.
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Can be assigned at will or for example, can follow the room layout on each floor. For each LG Central Controller product provided on the project, devise a central control address schedule and assign a central control address to each Hydro Kit(s) and indoor unit(s). Record this central control address for each component in the column provided on the Pre- commissioning Device Configuration Worksheet.
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20001747 ISO 9001: 2008 LG ELECTRONICS INC. LG Electronics, U.S.A., Inc. Air Conditioning Technologies IM_HydroKit_K2A4_11_19 4300 North Point Parkway Alpharetta, Georgia 30022 VRF-IM-BT-001-US_013M20 www.lghvac.com...