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– INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL – INVERTER-DRIVEN AIR CONDITIONERS Max SERIES OUTDOOR UNITS MODELS <BASE UNITS> COOLING ONLY (Standard Type) RAS-080CNCCLI TO RAS-300CNCCLI EN INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL Original Instructions Scan the code to get the electronic manual. A1638IN3TM...
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Applicable Models The temperatures in parenthesis indicate the temporary maximum operating temperatures. Cooling Only Cooling Only • Temporary high ambient operation is allowed RAS-080CNCCLI 20HP RAS-200CNCCLI depending on the installation condition. • Do not install the unit where the ambient 10HP...
Installation and Maintenance Manual and the European Standard, EN 378). No part of this Operation Manual. manual may be reproduced in any way without the expressed written consent of Hitachi- Product Inspection upon Arrival Johnson Controls Air Conditioning. • This air conditioner is designed for standard air 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Models ..............................i IMPORTANT NOTICE ........................ii 1. Safety Summary ..........................1 2. Before Installation........................8 2.1 About This Product .........................8 2.2 Line-Up of Outdoor Units .....................10 2.3 Combination of Indoor Unit and Outdoor Unit ..............12 2.4 Piping Connection Kit (Optional) between Outdoor Units ..........13 2.5 Multi-Kit (Optional) between Indoor Unit and Outdoor Unit ..........14 2.6 Factory-Supplied Accessories ....................14 3.
• Use only recommended/standardized or described in this manual. Unauthorized replacement parts provided by Hitachi- modifications to Hitachi-Johnson Controls Air Johnson Controls Air Conditioning. Conditioning products are prohibited as they: •...
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1. Safety Summary air filter is attached (removed), hold them numbers within a system must have the same firmly. If not, it may cause falling or injury. (only version of software. for wall mounted type) Follow these steps to verify that your product •...
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1. Safety Summary even the specialized units cannot be used. above a kitchen stove. ○ Where oil (including machinery oil) may be These products should not be installed in such locations. present. ○ Where corrosive gases such as chlorine, • Do NOT install this unit in any place where silicon gases can coalesce.
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1. Safety Summary • toxic on contact and can cause suffocation in Air circulation should be optimized to achieve the immediate area. the best distribution pattern and not settled • Do NOT install this system in close proximity to into isolated pockets that can make people septic sewer lines where flammable and toxic uncomfortable.
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When installing the unit, and connecting that have been approved for use in the unit’s refrigerant piping, keep all piping runs as short intended home country or market. Hitachi- as possible, and make sure to securely connect Johnson Controls Air Conditioning distributors...
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1. Safety Summary installation should meet the requirements in Electrical Precautions each regional regulation. If refrigerant gas leaks during the installation work, ventilate the room WARNING immediately. • The refrigerant system may be damaged if To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, the slope of the piping connection kit exceeds the following refrigerant precautions must be +15˚.
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1. Safety Summary • • Insulate all electrical components and The installation of a residual current device connections from exposure to moisture. Failure (RCD) having a rated residual operating current to do so can result in an electrical short circuit not exceeding 30 mA is advisable.
2. Before Installation applied, proper bonding and termination of the allows the interconnection of the same indoor cable shield is required as per Hitachi-Johnson units for all the Hitachi systems. Controls Air Conditioning guidelines. Plenum This system provides the end user with greater...
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2. Before Installation • Necessary Tools and Instruments List for Installation Tool Tool Tool Handsaw Plier Cutter for Wires Phillips Screwdriver Pipe Cutter Gas Leak Detector Vacuum Pump Brazing Kit Leveller Refrigerant Gas Hose Hexagon Wrench Clamper for Solderless Terminals Megohmmeter Spanner Hoist (for Indoor Unit)
1. This outdoor unit series “CNCCLI” can build the capacity of 8 to 120 HP by combining the outdoor units of 8 to 30 HP. 2. The combinations not indicated in the table below are unavailable. <Base Unit> Model RAS-080CNCCLI RAS-100CNCCLI RAS-120CNCCLI RAS-140CNCCLI RAS-160CNCCLI...
2. Before Installation 2.3 Combination of Indoor Unit and Outdoor Unit The following indoor units can be combined with the Hitachi "air365 Max" series outdoor unit. Table 2.1 Indoor Unit Type List Nominal Capacity Indoor Unit Type 0.4 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.6 1.8 2 2.3 2.5 3 3.3 3.6 4 4.5 5...
2. Before Installation NOTES: • The connectable indoor unit capacity ratio can be calculated as follows. Connectable Indoor Unit Capacity Ratio = Total Indoor Unit Capacity / Total Outdoor Unit Capacity • For the system under which all the indoor units are supposed to operate simultaneously, the total indoor unit capacity should be less than outdoor unit capacity.
2. Before Installation 2.5 Multi-Kit (Optional) between Indoor Unit and Outdoor Unit MW - NP 282 A 3 1. Line Branch 2. Multi-Kit after First Branch First Branch Type of Generation (Standard Type) (Standard Type) Applicable System Outdoor Unit Total Indoor Unit A: for Heat Pump and Model Model...
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2. Before Installation Accessory 20HP 22HP 24HP 26HP 28HP 30HP Remarks Connection for ID ɸ25.6 → ID ɸ28.8 → ID ɸ28.8 → ID ɸ28.8 → Refrigerant Gas Pipe OD ɸ28.58 OD ɸ31.75 OD ɸ31.75 OD ɸ31.75 Accessory Pipe Connection for Refrigerant OD ɸ12.7 →...
3. Selection of Installation Location NOTES: 3. Selection of Installation Location • Do not install the outdoor unit where there is a high level of oil mist, flammable gases, salty air WARNING or harmful gases such as sulfur and an acid or •...
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3. Selection of Installation Location • • In the case of no walls on the front side and Multiple / Serial Installation the rear side, the service space is required as (Unit: mm) follows. No limit for side wall height. ○...
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3. Selection of Installation Location • • Multiple / Serial Installation Multiple / Serial Installation (Unit: mm) (Unit: mm) < Installation in the Same Direction > <Installation in the Same Direction> Min. 300 + h1/2 Min. 300 + h1/2 Min.10 Min.
380 - 415V/50Hz Wooden Base 380V/60Hz Model CAUTION RAS-080CNCCLI 1805 960 775 745 530 • The unit shall not be handled by one RAS-100CNCCLI 1805 960 775 745 530 person. Do not use the PP band to move RAS-120CNCCLI 1805 960 775 745 530...
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4. Installation Work When using forklift, do not insert forks into the 4.1.2 Handling of Outdoor Unit holes on the unit side. The unit may be damaged. • Hanging Method ○ Hang the unit under packing condition with 2 sling belts as shown in Fig. 4.1. ○...
4. Installation Work NOTE: Provide concrete foundation as shown in the figure. • In case of transportation after unpacking, Front Side Front Side of Unit of Unit protect the unit with corrugated paper boards or cloths. Correct Correct Foot Keep distance more than Foundation 50mm between the outdoor Outdoor Unit...
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4. Installation Work 5. When installing the outdoor unit, fix the unit 4.2.2 Drain Water Treatment with anchor bolts and vibration proof mat (field- Rain water is discharged during raining. supplied). Comply with the following conditions. Refer to Fig. 4.4 regarding the location of fixing holes.
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4. Installation Work • Standard Type (22 to 30 HP) (Unit: mm) Hole for Drain (ɸ26 x 2 Positions) Power Source Wiring Outlet Positions of Drain Cap (ɸ65 Knockout Hole) (Optional) Comm. Wiring Outlet (ɸ55 Knockout Hole) Hole for Drain Comm.
5. Refrigerant Piping Work depending on its materials, so use the 5. Refrigerant Piping Work specified piping. If the specified materials are not used, it WARNING may cause explosion, injury, leakage, or fire. • Use the specified non-flammable refrigerant CAUTION R410A to the outdoor unit in the refrigerant cycle.
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5. Refrigerant Piping Work moisture from entering the pipe interior during 3. Use a quality brazing filler metal specified in JIS. the piping work. Select a flux whose chlorine concentration is low. 6. Avoid performing the piping connection work 4. Remove the flux completely after the brazing for outdoor unit in the rain.
5. Refrigerant Piping Work • When tightening the flare nut, use two *1. When the liquid piping length is longer than 15m, spanners. use ɸ9.52 pipe and a reducer (field-supplied). *2. As for some of the indoor unit types, if ɸ12.7 pipe Required Tightening Torque (JIS B8607) is not available, ɸ15.88 pipe should be used.
5. Refrigerant Piping Work • Joint Selection 5.3 Caution about Outdoor Unit If 1/2H material is used, the flaring work cannot Installation be performed. In this case, use a joint selected When the installation and piping work for the from the table below. multiple outdoor units are performed, it is required <...
5. Refrigerant Piping Work <Restrictions for 4 Unit Combination> 5.4.1 Removing of Closing Pipes 1. For 4 outdoor unit combination, align the Step1. Make sure that all the valve stems are outdoor units from largest capacity to smallest closed completely. as A >...
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5. Refrigerant Piping Work • <Liquid Valve> The details of stop valves is as follows. Tighten the flare nut for liquid stop valve according <Gas Valve> to the following torque. If an excessive force is applied to the flare nut, the refrigerant leakage (Check the shape) may occur from the spindle part.
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This hole is not used. H (Gas Piping Connection) (Knockout Square Hole) The figures illustrate the examples of a small cabinet. < CNCCLI > Piping Diameter Dimension (mm) Model Liquid RAS-080CNCCLI φ19.05 φ9.52 RAS-100CNCCLI φ22.2 φ9.52 φ22.2 φ9.52 RAS-120CNCCLI φ25.4 φ12.7...
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5. Refrigerant Piping Work • Piping Direction NOTICE Fix the pipes adequately in order to avoid vibration and excessive force to the valve. • After removing the pipes and completing Step1. The pipes can be installed in four insulation work, cover the gap between the pipe directions (front, rear, right or bottom side).
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• Precautions during installing and fixing the • Details of Stop Valve Piping Connection pipes. < CNCCLI > < Example of Support Direction > RAS-080CNCCLI RAS-100CNCCLI Stop Valve Stop Valve Stop Valve Stop Valve (Gas) (Liquid) (Liquid)
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5. Refrigerant Piping Work • Construction Example The following figures show the examples of 3 unit combination. Regarding the piping work for Combination Unit, refer to Installation and Maintenance Manual attached to the piping connection kit. Perform the piping connection between outdoor Front Side Piping Connection units according to this figure.
5. Refrigerant Piping Work 5.5 Piping Work between Outdoor Units Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Unit Unit Unit Unit The optional piping connection kit is required to combine base units. Indoor Unit Side It is NOT required for the base units. <...
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5. Refrigerant Piping Work • Less than 2m CORRECT CORRECT Indoor Unit Indoor Unit Side Side Less than 2m Less than 2m INCORRECT Less than 2m Less than 2m • 2m or more Indoor Unit Side CORRECT Oil Trap Indoor Unit Oil Trap Oil Trap Min.
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5. Refrigerant Piping Work 5. For servicing, in case that the pipe is placed INCORRECT frontward of the outdoor unit, secure min. 500mm between the outdoor unit and piping connection kits. (When the compressor is Outdoor replaced, a space of min. 500mm is required.) Unit Outdoor Unit...
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5. Refrigerant Piping Work 5.5.1 Piping Size between Outdoor Units (Base Unit) • Standard Type: RAS-080 to 300CNCCLI Outdoor Unit Refrigerant Piping To Indoor Units Standard Type: RAS-080 to 300CNCCLI (ɸmm) RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- Model 080CNCCLI 100CNCCLI 120CNCCLI 140CNCCLI...
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5. Refrigerant Piping Work Standard Type: RAS-320 to 600CNCCLI (ɸmm) RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- Model 320CNCCLI 340CNCCLI 360CNCCLI 380CNCCLI 400CNCCLI 420CNCCLI 440CNCCLI RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- Outdoor Unit A 180CNCCLI 180CNCCLI 180CNCCLI 220CNCCLI 220CNCCLI 240CNCCLI 220CNCCLI Comb.
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5. Refrigerant Piping Work Standard Type: RAS-620 to 900CNCCLI (φmm) RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- Model 620CNCCLI 640CNCCLI 660CNCCLI 680CNCCLI 700CNCCLI 720CNCCLI 740CNCCLI RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- Outdoor Unit A 220CNCCLI 240CNCCLI 240CNCCLI 240CNCCLI 240CNCCLI 240CNCCLI 260CNCCLI Combination...
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5. Refrigerant Piping Work 5.5.4 Piping Size between Outdoor Units (4 Unit Combination) • Standard Type: RAS-920 to H20CNCCLI (Indoor Unit on Left Side) Outdoor Unit A Outdoor Unit B Outdoor Unit C Outdoor Unit D Piping Connection Kit 1 Piping Connection Kit 2 Piping Connection Kit 3 To Indoor Units...
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5. Refrigerant Piping Work Standard Type: RAS-920 to H20CNCCLI (φmm) RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- Model 920CNCCLI 940CNCCLI 960CNCCLI 980CNCCLI H00CNCCLI H02CNCCLI H04CNCCLI RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- RAS- Outdoor Unit A 240CNCCLI 240CNCCLI 240CNCCLI 260CNCCLI 260CNCCLI 260CNCCLI 260CNCCLI RAS-...
5. Refrigerant Piping Work 5.6 Piping Size, Piping Connection and Multi-Kit Selection For selecting the pipe sizes between the outdoor unit and the piping connection kit , between the piping connection kits and for piping connection kit , refer to items from 5.5.1 to 5.5.4 “Piping Size between Outdoor Units”.
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5. Refrigerant Piping Work Piping Size (ɸmm) < Example 1 > Line Branch (Including Main Pipe Branch) Main Pipe Diameter (Base Unit or Piping Connection Kit 1 to First Branch) Outdoor [Multi-Kit of First Branch] Unit A < 2 Pipes System > (Standard Type) (φmm) Outdoor Unit HP...
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5. Refrigerant Piping Work 5.6.2 Connection between Outdoor Units, 36 - 55.99 38.1 19.05 Multi-Kits and Indoor Units 56 - 67.99 44.45 19.05 68 - 73.99 44.45 22.2 Piping Work Conditions 74 - 89.99 50.8 22.2 Allowable 90 - 97.99 50.8 25.4 Item...
5. Refrigerant Piping Work • • The minimum outdoor temperature during The piping connection kit is counted from the cooling operation is 10°C. indoor unit side (as Piping Connection Kit 1). • • The connectable indoor unit capacity ratio Check the gas pipe and liquid pipe are ≤...
5. Refrigerant Piping Work by one size with reducers (field-supplied). 5.8 Restrictions on Height If (a) is smaller than (b) after increasing the size, Difference between Indoor increase the size of (a) to the same size as (b). Units 2. The difference between the piping length from the first branch to the farthest indoor unit and If all of the following conditions apply, increase the the piping length from the first branch to the...
6. Electrical Wiring will occur at the terminal connections. 6. Electrical Wiring • Tightly clamp the wires with a cord clamp after the wiring to the terminal block has WARNING been completed. In addition, run securely the wires through the wiring hole. If not, •...
6. Electrical Wiring due to a rapid change in electricity (1) Detail of Electrical Box Terminal < 380-415V/50Hz, 380V/60Hz > consumption of the device and activation Terminal Block for of switch. Therefore, check the field Power Source (TB1) regulations and standards before Screw (M8) performing electrical work in order to Earth Terminal...
6. Electrical Wiring (5) Details of Wiring Outlets inside the Electrical Box (Rubber Bush Section) entering the conduit tube. • Rubber Bush (Wiring Outlet) Make a drain hole at the lowest part of the conduit tube. Correct Incorrect CAUTION • Tightly secure the power source wiring Rubber Bush using a cord clamp inside the unit.
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6. Electrical Wiring 1. Power Source Wiring Supply the power sources to each outdoor unit and indoor unit group respectively. Power source wiring is fundamentally according to this method. ELB (Earth Leakage Breaker) Comm. Wiring (O.U. ~ I.U.) 2 FUSE Comm.
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Main Switch Maximum Power Running 2 Fuse Supply Line Model Power Supply Nominal Nominal Sensitive Nominal Current Current Current Current (φmm) (mA) RAS-080CNCCLI 16.1 MLFC2.0SQ RAS-100CNCCLI 20.0 MLFC3.5SQ RAS-120CNCCLI 23.3 MLFC3.5SQ RAS-140CNCCLI 27.7 MLFC3.5SQ RAS-160CNCCLI 32.7 MLFC5.5SQ RAS-180CNCCLI 39.7 MLFC8.0SQ...
1.25 mm (manufactured by Hitachi Cable Co. Ltd.)) or 2-core twist pair cable (equivalent to following cables: KPEV or KPEV-S (manufactured by Hitachi Cable Co. Ltd.)) for the control cable between the outdoor unit and the indoor unit. The total communication wiring length between the indoor unit and the outdoor unit should be less than 1000 m and the total communication wiring length between outdoor units should be less than 30m.
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6. Electrical Wiring 6. Use the same kind of cables in the same H-LINK system. 7. The communication wiring is required to be separated from the power supply wiring when installed parallel to the power supply wiring. Keep at least 5cm between the communication wiring and the power supply wiring, and also min. 1.5m between the communication wiring and power supply wiring for other electrical device.
6. Electrical Wiring < 380-415V/50Hz, 380V/60Hz > Outdoor Unit A (Main) Outdoor Unit B (Sub) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Earth Earth : Terminal Block Main Switch : Printed Circuit Board : Field Wiring FUSE : Communication Wire (Shielded Twist Pair Cable) DC5V (Non-Pole Communication H-LINK System)
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6. Electrical Wiring Step3. Press the push switch (PSW1) while in installation setting mode. Step3-1 The 7-segment LED will display the following and the number will change by pressing PSW3 or PSW5. Step3-2 The change between refrigerant cycle number and outdoor unit number can be made by pressing PSW2 and PSW4.
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6. Electrical Wiring ○ In the case of one refrigerant cycle in the same H-LINK or H-LINK II, set all No. 1 pins of DSW10 in the “OFF” position except the main outdoor unit A. Outdoor Unit Set the end terminal. (Unit Combination) DSW10 DSW10...
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6. Electrical Wiring • Function Setting External Input/Output and Function Setting Make sure to perform external input/output and function setting while the outdoor unit is stopped. It cannot be set while the outdoor unit is operating or check mode. [ External Input/Output Setting ] [ Function Setting ] Start of Setting Start of Setting...
7. Air-Tight Test and Additional Refrigerant Charge 7. Air-Tight Test and Additional Refrigerant Charge 7.1 Air-Tight Test 1. Check to ensure that spindles of the stop valves for gas and liquid pipes are closed completely before air-tight test. Check the cap shape and tighten according to the torque specification as shown in the table below. 2.
7. Air-Tight Test and Additional Refrigerant Charge < Basic Method > WARNING If the penetration of moisture is suspected, perform “Triple Evacuation Method” that is • Be sure to use Nitrogen Gas for air-tight test. described in the next paragraph. If other gases such as oxygen gas, acetylene Step1.
7. Air-Tight Test and Additional Refrigerant Charge 7.3 Additional Refrigerant Charge Calculation Table 7.1 Additional Refrigerant Charge Calculation Additional Refrigerant Charge Calculation Although refrigerant has been charged into this unit in advance, additional refrigerant charge is required according to piping length. Determine the additional refrigerant quantity according to the following procedure, and charge the system with it.
7. Air-Tight Test and Additional Refrigerant Charge NOTE: NOTE: • • When the refrigerant is recovered or charged The gas staying at O-ring or screw part may because of repairing, operating or adjusting the make sound when removing the cap of the unit, record the refrigerant quantity again.
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7. Air-Tight Test and Additional Refrigerant Charge cause compressor failure. The additional countermeasures even if the gas leakage is occurred. refrigerant must be charged in a liquid < Calculation of Refrigerant Concentration > condition. 1. Calculate the total quantity of refrigerant R (kg) e.
8. Test Run concentration. 8.1 Before Test Run *1. It is opening without door or opening at the top or 1. Check to ensure that the refrigerant piping bottom of door with floor space more than 0.15%. and communication between outdoor unit NOTES: and indoor units are connected to the same refrigerant cycle.
8. Test Run Installation and Maintenance Manual components comply with national and local attached to each wired controller. codes. • Use shielded wires (≥0.75mm ) for field wiring 5. Be sure to close the service cover at the front to avoid electrical noise obstacle. (Total length lower side when the test run is performed.
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8. Test Run (1) set with three (3) indoor units) is If the system will not perform a test run, check the indicated as “3 units”. indoor and outdoor temperatures and humidity. (The system cannot run in cooling mode at an Test Run Setting: 2 units outdoor temperature of 10°C DB or less.) MODE...
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8. Test Run WARNING • Do NOT operate the air conditioner to check the electrical wiring, etc. until the preparation of the test run is completed. Table 8.1 Test Run and Maintenance Record MODEL: SERIAL No. COMPRESSOR MFG. No. CUSTOMER'S NAME AND ADDRESS: DATE: 1. Is the rotation direction of the indoor fan correct? 2.
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8. Test Run Table 8.2 Alarm Code Code Category Content of Abnormality Leading Cause Activation of Float Switch (High Water Level Indoor Unit Activation of Protection Device (Float Switch) in Drain Pan, Abnormality of Drain Pipe, Float Switch, or Drain Pan) Activation of Protection Device Activation of PSH (Pipe Clogging, Excessive Outdoor Unit...
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8. Test Run Code Category Content of Abnormality Leading Cause Abnormality of High Pressure Sensor Abnormality of Outdoor Air Thermistor Abnormality of Discharge Gas Thermistor on Sensor on Incorrect Wiring, Disconnecting Wiring, Top of Compressor Outdoor Unit Breaking Wire, Short Circuit Abnormality of Heat Exchanger Liquid Pipe Thermistor Abnormality of Low Pressure Sensor...
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8. Test Run Code Category Content of Abnormality Leading Cause Incorrect Setting of Unit Model Code Incorrect Setting of Indoor Unit Model Incorrect Setting of Unit and Refrigerant Cycle 64 or More Number is Set for Address or Number Refrigerant Cycle Abnormality of EEPROM EEPROM failure, Incorrect Data of EEPROM Indoor Unit...
9. Safety and Control Device Setting 9. Safety and Control Device Setting Compressor Protection The compressor is protected by the following devices and their combinations. 1. High Pressure Switch: This switch cuts out the operation of the compressor when the discharge pressure exceeds the setting.