Daikin Altherma 3 R F EHVZ04S18E 6V Series How to use

Installer reference guide
Daikin Altherma 3 R F
ERGA04EAV3(A)
ERGA06EAV3(A)
ERGA08EAV3(A)
EHVZ04S18E*6V
EHVZ08S18E*6V
EHVZ08S23E*6V
EHVZ08S18E*9W
EHVZ08S23E*9W

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Table of contents
1 General safety precautions 6
1.1 About the documentation .............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1.1 Meaning of warnings and symbols ................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 For the installer............................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 Installation site ............................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.3 Refrigerant — in case of R410A or R32.......................................................................................................... 9
1.2.4 Water .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.2.5 Electrical ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
2 About the documentation 13
2.1 About this document ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Installer reference guide at a glance .............................................................................................................................. 14
3 Specific installer safety instructions 15
3.1 Instructions for equipment using R32 refrigerant ......................................................................................................... 18
4 About the box 20
4.1 Overview: About the box ................................................................................................................................................ 20
4.2 Outdoor unit ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.1 To unpack the outdoor unit ........................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.2 To handle the outdoor unit............................................................................................................................ 21
4.2.3 To remove the accessories from the outdoor unit........................................................................................ 21
4.3 Indoor unit ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.3.1 To unpack the indoor unit.............................................................................................................................. 22
4.3.2 To remove the accessories from the indoor unit .......................................................................................... 22
4.3.3 To handle the indoor unit............................................................................................................................... 23
5 About the units and options 24
5.1 Overview: About the units and options.......................................................................................................................... 24
5.2 Identification ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.2.1 Identification label: Outdoor unit .................................................................................................................. 24
5.2.2 Identification label: Indoor unit ..................................................................................................................... 25
5.3 Combining units and options.......................................................................................................................................... 25
5.3.1 Possible options for the outdoor unit............................................................................................................ 25
5.3.2 Possible options for the indoor unit............................................................................................................... 26
5.3.3 Possible combinations of indoor unit and outdoor unit................................................................................ 28
6 Application guidelines 29
6.1 Overview: Application guidelines ................................................................................................................................... 29
6.2 Setting up the space heating system.............................................................................................................................. 29
6.2.1 Multiple rooms – TwoLWT zones.................................................................................................................. 30
6.3 Setting up the domestic hot water tank......................................................................................................................... 32
6.3.1 System layout – Integrated DHW tank........................................................................................................... 32
6.3.2 Selecting the volume and desired temperature for the DHW tank .............................................................. 33
6.3.3 Setup and configuration – DHW tank ............................................................................................................ 34
6.3.4 DHW pump for instant hot water .................................................................................................................. 34
6.3.5 DHW pump for disinfection ........................................................................................................................... 35
6.4 Setting up the energy metering...................................................................................................................................... 35
6.4.1 Produced heat ................................................................................................................................................ 36
6.4.2 Consumed energy........................................................................................................................................... 36
6.4.3 Normal kWh rate power supply ..................................................................................................................... 37
6.4.4 Preferential kWh rate power supply.............................................................................................................. 38
6.5 Setting up the power consumption control ................................................................................................................... 39
6.5.1 Permanent power limitation.......................................................................................................................... 39
6.5.2 Power limitation activated by digital inputs .................................................................................................. 40
6.5.3 Power limitation process................................................................................................................................ 41
6.6 Setting up an external temperature sensor ................................................................................................................... 42
7 Unit installation 43
7.1 Preparing the installation site......................................................................................................................................... 43
7.1.1 Installation site requirements of the outdoor unit........................................................................................ 44
7.1.2 Additional installation site requirements of the outdoor unit in cold climates............................................ 46
7.1.3 Installation site requirements of the indoor unit .......................................................................................... 47
7.2 Opening and closing the units ........................................................................................................................................ 51
7.2.1 About opening the units................................................................................................................................. 51

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7.2.2 To open the outdoor unit............................................................................................................................... 51
7.2.3 To close the outdoor unit............................................................................................................................... 51
7.2.4 To open the indoor unit ................................................................................................................................. 51
7.2.5 To lower the switch box on the indoor unit .................................................................................................. 53
7.2.6 To close the indoor unit ................................................................................................................................. 54
7.3 Mounting the outdoor unit............................................................................................................................................. 54
7.3.1 About mounting the outdoor unit ................................................................................................................. 54
7.3.2 Precautions when mounting the outdoor unit.............................................................................................. 55
7.3.3 To provide the installation structure ............................................................................................................. 55
7.3.4 To install the outdoor unit ............................................................................................................................. 58
7.3.5 To provide drainage........................................................................................................................................ 59
7.3.6 To prevent the outdoor unit from falling over .............................................................................................. 60
7.4 Mounting the indoor unit ............................................................................................................................................... 61
7.4.1 About mounting the indoor unit.................................................................................................................... 61
7.4.2 Precautions when mounting the indoor unit................................................................................................. 61
7.4.3 To install the indoor unit ................................................................................................................................ 61
7.4.4 To connect the drain hose to the drain ......................................................................................................... 62
8 Piping installation 64
8.1 Preparing refrigerant piping ........................................................................................................................................... 64
8.1.1 Refrigerant piping requirements.................................................................................................................... 64
8.1.2 Refrigerant piping insulation.......................................................................................................................... 65
8.2 Preparing water piping ................................................................................................................................................... 65
8.2.1 Water circuit requirements............................................................................................................................ 65
8.2.2 Formula to calculate the expansion vessel pre-pressure.............................................................................. 68
8.2.3 To check the water volume and flow rate ..................................................................................................... 68
8.2.4 Changing the pre-pressure of the expansion vessel...................................................................................... 70
8.2.5 To check the water volume: Examples .......................................................................................................... 71
8.3 Connecting the refrigerant piping .................................................................................................................................. 72
8.3.1 About connecting the refrigerant piping ....................................................................................................... 72
8.3.2 Precautions when connecting the refrigerant piping.................................................................................... 72
8.3.3 Guidelines when connecting the refrigerant piping...................................................................................... 73
8.3.4 Pipe bending guidelines ................................................................................................................................. 74
8.3.5 To flare the pipe end ...................................................................................................................................... 74
8.3.6 To braze the pipe end..................................................................................................................................... 75
8.3.7 Using the stop valve and service port............................................................................................................ 75
8.3.8 To connect the refrigerant piping to the outdoor unit ................................................................................. 77
8.3.9 To connect the refrigerant piping to the indoor unit .................................................................................... 77
8.4 Checking the refrigerant piping...................................................................................................................................... 78
8.4.1 About checking the refrigerant piping........................................................................................................... 78
8.4.2 Precautions when checking the refrigerant piping........................................................................................ 78
8.4.3 To check for leaks ........................................................................................................................................... 79
8.4.4 To perform vacuum drying............................................................................................................................. 79
8.4.5 To insulate the refrigerant piping .................................................................................................................. 80
8.5 Charging refrigerant........................................................................................................................................................ 81
8.5.1 About charging refrigerant............................................................................................................................. 81
8.5.2 Precautions when charging refrigerant ......................................................................................................... 82
8.5.3 To determine the additional refrigerant amount.......................................................................................... 82
8.5.4 To determine the complete recharge amount.............................................................................................. 82
8.5.5 To charge additional refrigerant .................................................................................................................... 82
8.5.6 To fix the fluorinated greenhouse gases label............................................................................................... 83
8.6 Connecting water piping................................................................................................................................................. 83
8.6.1 About connecting the water piping ............................................................................................................... 83
8.6.2 Precautions when connecting the water piping............................................................................................ 84
8.6.3 To connect the water piping .......................................................................................................................... 84
8.6.4 To connect the recirculation piping ............................................................................................................... 86
8.6.5 To fill the water circuit ................................................................................................................................... 86
8.6.6 To fill the domestic hot water tank................................................................................................................ 86
8.6.7 To insulate the water piping .......................................................................................................................... 87
9 Electrical installation 88
9.1 About connecting the electrical wiring .......................................................................................................................... 88
9.1.1 Precautions when connecting the electrical wiring....................................................................................... 89
9.1.2 Guidelines when connecting the electrical wiring......................................................................................... 90
9.1.3 Specifications of standard wiring components.............................................................................................. 91
9.1.4 About electrical compliance........................................................................................................................... 91
9.1.5 About preferential kWh rate power supply................................................................................................... 92
9.1.6 Overview of electrical connections except external actuators ..................................................................... 92
9.2 Connections to the outdoor unit.................................................................................................................................... 93
9.2.1 To connect the electrical wiring to the outdoor unit .................................................................................... 93

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9.3 Connections to the indoor unit ...................................................................................................................................... 95
9.3.1 To connect the main power supply................................................................................................................ 98
9.3.2 To connect the backup heater power supply ................................................................................................ 100
9.3.3 To connect the shut-off valve ........................................................................................................................ 102
9.3.4 To connect the electricity meters .................................................................................................................. 103
9.3.5 To connect the domestic hot water pump .................................................................................................... 104
9.3.6 To connect the alarm output ......................................................................................................................... 105
9.3.7 To connect the changeover to external heat source..................................................................................... 106
9.3.8 To connect the power consumption digital inputs........................................................................................ 107
9.3.9 To connect the safety thermostat (normally closed contact) ....................................................................... 108
9.3.10 To connect a Smart Grid................................................................................................................................. 110
9.3.11 To connect the WLAN cartridge (delivered as accessory)............................................................................. 114
9.4 After connecting the electrical wiring to the indoor unit .............................................................................................. 114
10 Configuration 116
10.1 Overview: Configuration................................................................................................................................................. 116
10.1.1 To access the most used commands ............................................................................................................. 117
10.2 Configuration wizard....................................................................................................................................................... 119
10.3 Possible screens .............................................................................................................................................................. 120
10.3.1 Possible screens: Overview ............................................................................................................................ 120
10.3.2 Home screen................................................................................................................................................... 121
10.3.3 Main menu screen.......................................................................................................................................... 123
10.3.4 Menu screen................................................................................................................................................... 124
10.3.5 Setpoint screen............................................................................................................................................... 124
10.3.6 Detailed screen with values ........................................................................................................................... 125
10.3.7 Schedule screen: Example.............................................................................................................................. 126
10.4 Weather-dependent curve ............................................................................................................................................. 130
10.4.1 What is a weather-dependent curve? ........................................................................................................... 130
10.4.2 2-points curve................................................................................................................................................. 130
10.4.3 Slope-offset curve........................................................................................................................................... 131
10.4.4 Using weather-dependent curves.................................................................................................................. 133
10.5 Settings menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 135
10.5.1 Malfunctioning ............................................................................................................................................... 135
10.5.2 Room............................................................................................................................................................... 135
10.5.3 Main zone ....................................................................................................................................................... 139
10.5.4 Additional zone............................................................................................................................................... 148
10.5.5 Space heating ................................................................................................................................................. 153
10.5.6 Tank................................................................................................................................................................. 159
10.5.7 User settings ................................................................................................................................................... 165
10.5.8 Information..................................................................................................................................................... 170
10.5.9 Installer settings ............................................................................................................................................. 171
10.5.10 Operation........................................................................................................................................................ 188
10.6 Menu structure: Overview user settings........................................................................................................................ 190
10.7 Menu structure: Overview installer settings.................................................................................................................. 192
11 Commissioning 193
11.1 Overview: Commissioning .............................................................................................................................................. 193
11.2 Precautions when commissioning .................................................................................................................................. 194
11.3 Checklist before commissioning ..................................................................................................................................... 194
11.4 Checklist during commissioning ..................................................................................................................................... 195
11.4.1 Minimum flow rate......................................................................................................................................... 195
11.4.2 Air purge function........................................................................................................................................... 195
11.4.3 Operation test run.......................................................................................................................................... 197
11.4.4 Actuator test run ............................................................................................................................................ 198
11.4.5 Underfloor heating screed dryout ................................................................................................................. 199
12 Hand-over to the user 203
13 Maintenance and service 204
13.1 Overview: Maintenance and service .............................................................................................................................. 204
13.2 Maintenance safety precautions .................................................................................................................................... 204
13.3 Yearly maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................ 205
13.3.1 Yearly maintenance outdoor unit: overview ................................................................................................. 205
13.3.2 Yearly maintenance outdoor unit: instructions............................................................................................. 205
13.3.3 Yearly maintenance indoor unit: overview.................................................................................................... 205
13.3.4 Yearly maintenance indoor unit: instructions ............................................................................................... 205
13.4 To drain the domestic hot water tank............................................................................................................................ 207
13.5 About cleaning the water filter in case of trouble ......................................................................................................... 208
13.5.1 To remove the water filter ............................................................................................................................. 208
13.5.2 To clean the water filter in case of trouble.................................................................................................... 209
13.5.3 To install the water filter ................................................................................................................................ 210

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14 Troubleshooting 211
14.1 Overview: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ 211
14.2 Precautions when troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 211
14.3 Solving problems based on symptoms........................................................................................................................... 212
14.3.1 Symptom: The unit is NOT heating or cooling as expected........................................................................... 212
14.3.2 Symptom: Hot water does NOT reach the desired temperature.................................................................. 213
14.3.3 Symptom: The compressor does NOT start (space heating or domestic water heating) ............................ 213
14.3.4 Symptom: The system is making gurgling noises after commissioning ........................................................ 213
14.3.5 Symptom: The pump is making noise (cavitation)......................................................................................... 214
14.3.6 Symptom: The pressure relief valve opens.................................................................................................... 214
14.3.7 Symptom: The water pressure relief valve leaks........................................................................................... 215
14.3.8 Symptom: The space is NOT sufficiently heated at low outdoor temperatures........................................... 215
14.3.9 Symptom: The pressure at the tapping point is temporarily unusually high................................................ 216
14.3.10 Symptom: Decoration panels are pushed away due to a swollen tank ........................................................ 216
14.3.11 Symptom: Tank disinfection function is NOT completed correctly (AH-error)............................................. 216
14.4 Solving problems based on error codes ......................................................................................................................... 217
14.4.1 To display the help text in case of a malfunction .......................................................................................... 217
14.4.2 Error codes: Overview .................................................................................................................................... 218
15 Disposal 222
15.1 Overview: Disposal.......................................................................................................................................................... 222
15.2 To pump down ................................................................................................................................................................ 222
15.3 To start and stop forced cooling..................................................................................................................................... 223
16 Technical data 225
16.1 Piping diagram: Outdoor unit ......................................................................................................................................... 225
16.2 Piping diagram: Indoor unit ............................................................................................................................................ 227
16.3 Wiring diagram: Outdoor unit ........................................................................................................................................ 229
16.4 Wiring diagram: Indoor unit ........................................................................................................................................... 231
16.5 Table 1 – Maximum refrigerant charge allowed in a room: indoor unit ....................................................................... 238
16.6 Table 2 – Minimum floor area: indoor unit.................................................................................................................... 239
16.7 Table 3 – Minimum venting opening area for natural ventilation: indoor unit ............................................................ 239
16.8 ESP curve: Indoor unit..................................................................................................................................................... 241
17 Glossary 242
18 Field settings table 243

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1 General safety precautions
In this chapter
1.1 About the documentation...................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.1 Meaning of warnings and symbols ........................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 For the installer....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 Installation site ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.3 Refrigerant — in case of R410A or R32 ................................................................................................................. 9
1.2.4 Water...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.2.5 Electrical ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.1 About the documentation
▪The original documentation is written in English. All other languages are
translations.
▪The precautions described in this document cover very important topics, follow
them carefully.
▪The installation of the system, and all activities described in the installation
manual and in the installer reference guide MUST be performed by an authorised
installer.
1.1.1 Meaning of warnings and symbols
DANGER
Indicates a situation that results in death or serious injury.
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
Indicates a situation that could result in electrocution.
DANGER: RISK OF BURNING/SCALDING
Indicates a situation that could result in burning/scalding because of extreme hot or
cold temperatures.
DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION
Indicates a situation that could result in explosion.
WARNING
Indicates a situation that could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
CAUTION
Indicates a situation that could result in minor or moderate injury.

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NOTICE
Indicates a situation that could result in equipment or property damage.
INFORMATION
Indicates useful tips or additional information.
Symbols used on the unit:
Symbol Explanation
Before installation, read the installation and operation
manual, and the wiring instruction sheet.
Before performing maintenance and service tasks, read the
service manual.
For more information, see the installer and user reference
guide.
The unit contains rotating parts. Be careful when servicing or
inspecting the unit.
Symbols used in the documentation:
Symbol Explanation
Indicates a figure title or a reference to it.
Example: " 1–3 Figure title" means "Figure 3 in chapter 1".
Indicates a table title or a reference to it.
Example: " 1–3 Table title" means "Table 3 in chapter 1".
1.2 For the installer
1.2.1 General
If you are NOT sure how to install or operate the unit, contact your dealer.
DANGER: RISK OF BURNING/SCALDING
▪Do NOT touch the refrigerant piping, water piping or internal parts during and
immediately after operation. It could be too hot or too cold. Give it time to return
to normal temperature. If you must touch it, wear protective gloves.
▪Do NOT touch any accidental leaking refrigerant.
WARNING
Improper installation or attachment of equipment or accessories could result in
electrical shock, short-circuit, leaks, fire or other damage to the equipment. Only use
accessories, optional equipment and spare parts made or approved by Daikin.
WARNING
Make sure installation, testing and applied materials comply with applicable
legislation (on top of the instructions described in the Daikin documentation).

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CAUTION
Wear adequate personal protective equipment (protective gloves, safety glasses,…)
when installing, maintaining or servicing the system.
WARNING
Tear apart and throw away plastic packaging bags so that nobody, especially
children, can play with them. Possible risk: suffocation.
WARNING
Provide adequate measures to prevent that the unit can be used as a shelter by small
animals. Small animals that make contact with electrical parts can cause
malfunctions, smoke or fire.
CAUTION
Do NOT touch the air inlet or aluminium fins of the unit.
CAUTION
▪Do NOT place any objects or equipment on top of the unit.
▪Do NOT sit, climb or stand on the unit.
NOTICE
Works executed on the outdoor unit are best done under dry weather conditions to
avoid water ingress.
In accordance with the applicable legislation, it might be necessary to provide a
logbook with the product containing at least: information on maintenance, repair
work, results of tests, stand-by periods,…
Also, at least, following information MUST be provided at an accessible place at the
product:
▪Instructions for shutting down the system in case of an emergency
▪Name and address of fire department, police and hospital
▪Name, address and day and night telephone numbers for obtaining service
In Europe, EN378 provides the necessary guidance for this logbook.
1.2.2 Installation site
▪Provide sufficient space around the unit for servicing and air circulation.
▪Make sure the installation site withstands the weight and vibration of the unit.
▪Make sure the area is well ventilated. Do NOT block any ventilation openings.
▪Make sure the unit is level.
Do NOT install the unit in the following places:
▪In potentially explosive atmospheres.
▪In places where there is machinery that emits electromagnetic waves.
Electromagnetic waves may disturb the control system, and cause malfunction of
the equipment.
▪In places where there is a risk of fire due to the leakage of flammable gases
(example: thinner or gasoline), carbon fibre, ignitable dust.

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▪In places where corrosive gas (example: sulphurous acid gas) is produced.
Corrosion of copper pipes or soldered parts may cause the refrigerant to leak.
1.2.3 Refrigerant — in case of R410A or R32
If applicable. See the installation manual or installer reference guide of your
application for more information.
NOTICE
Make sure refrigerant piping installation complies with applicable legislation. In
Europe, EN378 is the applicable standard.
NOTICE
Make sure the field piping and connections are NOT subjected to stress.
WARNING
During tests, NEVER pressurize the product with a pressure higher than the
maximum allowable pressure (as indicated on the nameplate of the unit).
WARNING
Take sufficient precautions in case of refrigerant leakage. If refrigerant gas leaks,
ventilate the area immediately. Possible risks:
▪Excessive refrigerant concentrations in a closed room can lead to oxygen
deficiency.
▪Toxic gas might be produced if refrigerant gas comes into contact with fire.
DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION
Pump down – Refrigerant leakage. If you want to pump down the system, and there
is a leak in the refrigerant circuit:
▪Do NOT use the unit's automatic pump down function, with which you can collect
all refrigerant from the system into the outdoor unit. Possible consequence: Self-
combustion and explosion of the compressor because of air going into the
operating compressor.
▪Use a separate recovery system so that the unit's compressor does NOT have to
operate.
WARNING
ALWAYS recover the refrigerant. Do NOT release them directly into the environment.
Use a vacuum pump to evacuate the installation.
NOTICE
After all the piping has been connected, make sure there is no gas leak. Use nitrogen
to perform a gas leak detection.
NOTICE
▪To avoid compressor breakdown, do NOT charge more than the specified amount
of refrigerant.
▪When the refrigerant system is to be opened, refrigerant MUST be treated
according to the applicable legislation.

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WARNING
Make sure there is no oxygen in the system. Refrigerant may only be charged after
performing the leak test and the vacuum drying.
Possible consequence: Self-combustion and explosion of the compressor because of
oxygen going into the operating compressor.
▪In case recharge is required, see the nameplate of the unit. It states the type of
refrigerant and necessary amount.
▪The unit is factory charged with refrigerant and depending on pipe sizes and pipe
lengths some systems require additional charging of refrigerant.
▪Only use tools exclusively for the refrigerant type used in the system, this to
ensure pressure resistance and prevent foreign materials from entering into the
system.
▪Charge the liquid refrigerant as follows:
If Then
A siphon tube is present
(i.e., the cylinder is marked with "Liquid
filling siphon attached")
Charge with the cylinder upright.
A siphon tube is NOT present Charge with the cylinder upside down.
▪Open refrigerant cylinders slowly.
▪Charge the refrigerant in liquid form. Adding it in gas form may prevent normal
operation.
CAUTION
When the refrigerant charging procedure is done or when pausing, close the valve of
the refrigerant tank immediately. If the valve is NOT closed immediately, remaining
pressure might charge additional refrigerant. Possible consequence: Incorrect
refrigerant amount.
1.2.4 Water
If applicable. See the installation manual or installer reference guide of your
application for more information.
NOTICE
Make sure water quality complies with EU directive 98/83EC.

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1.2.5 Electrical
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
▪Turn OFF all power supply before removing the switch box cover, connecting
electrical wiring or touching electrical parts.
▪Disconnect the power supply for more than 10minutes, and measure the voltage
at the terminals of main circuit capacitors or electrical components before
servicing. The voltage MUST be less than 50VDC before you can touch electrical
components. For the location of the terminals, see the wiring diagram.
▪Do NOT touch electrical components with wet hands.
▪Do NOT leave the unit unattended when the service cover is removed.
WARNING
If NOT factory installed, a main switch or other means for disconnection, having a
contact separation in all poles providing full disconnection under overvoltage
categoryIII condition, MUST be installed in the fixed wiring.
WARNING
▪ONLY use copper wires.
▪Make sure the field wiring complies with the applicable legislation.
▪All field wiring MUST be performed in accordance with the wiring diagram
supplied with the product.
▪NEVER squeeze bundled cables and make sure they do NOT come in contact with
the piping and sharp edges. Make sure no external pressure is applied to the
terminal connections.
▪Make sure to install earth wiring. Do NOT earth the unit to a utility pipe, surge
absorber, or telephone earth. Incomplete earth may cause electrical shock.
▪Make sure to use a dedicated power circuit. NEVER use a power supply shared by
another appliance.
▪Make sure to install the required fuses or circuit breakers.
▪Make sure to install an earth leakage protector. Failure to do so may cause
electrical shock or fire.
▪When installing the earth leakage protector, make sure it is compatible with the
inverter (resistant to high frequency electric noise) to avoid unnecessary opening
of the earth leakage protector.
CAUTION
▪When connecting the power supply: connect the earth cable first, before making
the current-carrying connections.
▪When disconnecting the power supply: disconnect the current-carrying cables
first, before separating the earth connection.
▪The length of the conductors between the power supply stress relief and the
terminal block itself must be as such that the current-carrying wires are tautened
before the earth wire is in case the power supply is pulled loose from the stress
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NOTICE
Precautions when laying power wiring:
▪Do NOT connect wiring of different thicknesses to the power terminal block (slack
in the power wiring may cause abnormal heat).
▪When connecting wiring which is the same thickness, do as shown in the figure
above.
▪For wiring, use the designated power wire and connect firmly, then secure to
prevent outside pressure being exerted on the terminal board.
▪Use an appropriate screwdriver for tightening the terminal screws. A screwdriver
with a small head will damage the head and make proper tightening impossible.
▪Over-tightening the terminal screws may break them.
Install power cables at least 1 m away from televisions or radios to prevent
interference. Depending on the radio waves, a distance of 1 m may not be
sufficient.
WARNING
▪After finishing the electrical work, confirm that each electrical component and
terminal inside the electrical components box is connected securely.
▪Make sure all covers are closed before starting up the unit.
NOTICE
Only applicable if the power supply is three‑phase, and the compressor has an ON/
OFF starting method.
If there exists the possibility of reversed phase after a momentary black out and the
power goes on and off while the product is operating, attach a reversed phase
protection circuit locally. Running the product in reversed phase can break the
compressor and other parts.

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In this chapter
2.1 About this document.............................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.2 Installer reference guide at a glance...................................................................................................................................... 14
2.1 About this document
Target audience
Authorised installers
Documentation set
This document is part of a documentation set. The complete set consists of:
▪General safety precautions:
-Safety instructions that you must read before installing
-Format: Paper (in the box of the indoor unit)
▪Indoor unit installation manual:
-Installation instructions
-Format: Paper (in the box of the indoor unit)
▪Outdoor unit installation manual:
-Installation instructions
-Format: Paper (in the box of the outdoor unit)
▪Installer reference guide:
-Preparation of the installation, good practices, reference data,…
-Format: Digital files on http://www.daikineurope.com/support-and-manuals/
product-information/
▪Addendum book for optional equipment:
-Additional info about how to install optional equipment
-Format: Paper (in the box of the indoor unit) + 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.
The original documentation is written in English. All other languages are
translations.
Technical engineering data
▪A subset of the latest technical data is available on the regional Daikin website
(publicly accessible).
▪The full set of latest technical data is available on the Daikin Business Portal
(authentication required).

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2.2 Installer reference guide at a glance
Chapter Description
General safety precautions Safety instructions that you must read before
installing
About the documentation What documentation exists for the installer
About the box How to unpack the units and remove their
accessories
About the units and options ▪How to identify the units
▪Possible combinations of units and options
Application guidelines Various installation setups of the system
Preparation What to do and know before going on‑site
Installation What to do and know to install the system
Configuration What to do and know to configure the system
after it is installed
Commissioning What to do and know to commission the system
after it is configured
Hand‑over to the user What to give and explain to the user
Maintenance and service How to maintain and service the units
Troubleshooting What to do in case of problems
Disposal How to dispose of the system
Technical data Specifications of the system
Glossary Definition of terms
Field settings table Table to be filled in by the installer, and kept for
future reference
Note: There is also an installer settings table in
the user reference guide. This table has to be
filled in by the installer and handed over to the
user.

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3 Specific installer safety instructions
Always observe the following safety instructions and regulations.
Application guidelines (see "6Application guidelines"[ 4
29])
CAUTION
If there is more than one leaving water zone, ALWAYS install a mixing valve station in
the main zone to decrease (in heating)/increase (in cooling) the leaving water
temperature when the additional zone has demand.
Installation site (see "7.1Preparing the installation site"[ 4
43])
WARNING
The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously operating ignition
sources (example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric
heater).
WARNING
DO NOT reuse refrigerant piping that has been used with any other refrigerant.
Replace the refrigerant pipes or clean thoroughly.
WARNING
▪Do NOT pierce or burn.
▪Do NOT use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean the
equipment, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
▪Be aware that R32 refrigerant does NOT contain an odour.
WARNING
The appliance shall be stored so as to prevent mechanical damage and in a well-
ventilated room without continuously operating ignition sources (example: open
flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater) and have a room
size as specified below.
Charging refrigerant (see "8.5Charging refrigerant"[ 4
81])
WARNING
If the total refrigerant charge in the system is ≥1.84 kg (i.e. if the piping length is
≥27 m), you need to comply with the minimum floor area requirements for the
indoor unit. For more information, see "7.1.3 Installation site requirements of the
indoor unit"[447].
CAUTION
To avoid compressor breakdown, do NOT charge more than the specified amount of
refrigerant.
WARNING
▪Only use R32 as refrigerant. Other substances may cause explosions and
accidents.
▪R32 contains fluorinated greenhouse gases. Its global warming potential (GWP)
value is 675. Do NOT vent these gases into the atmosphere.
▪When charging refrigerant, ALWAYS use protective gloves and safety glasses.

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Electrical installation (see "9Electrical installation"[ 4
88])
WARNING
Make sure that the electrical wiring does NOT touch the refrigerant gas pipe, which
can be very hot.
a
a Refrigerant gas pipe
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
WARNING
ALWAYS use multicore cable for power supply cables.
CAUTION
To guarantee the unit is completely earthed, always connect the backup heater
power supply and the earth cable.
WARNING
The backup heater MUST have a dedicated power supply and MUST be protected by
the safety devices required by the applicable legislation.
Configuration (see "10Configuration"[ 4
116])
CAUTION
The disinfection function settings MUST be configured by the installer according to
the applicable legislation.
CAUTION
Be sure that the disinfection function start time [5.7.3] with defined duration [5.7.5]
is NOT interrupted by possible domestic hot water demand.
WARNING
Be aware that the domestic hot water temperature at the hot water tap will be equal
to the value selected in field setting [2-03] after a disinfection operation.
When the high domestic hot water temperature can be a potential risk for human
injuries, a mixing valve (field supply) shall be installed at the hot water outlet
connection of the domestic hot water tank. This mixing valve shall secure that the
hot water temperature at the hot water tap never rise above a set maximum value.
This maximum allowable hot water temperature shall be selected according to the
applicable legislation.

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CAUTION
Make sure to observe all rules mentioned in application guideline 5 when bivalent
operation function is enabled.
Daikin shall NOT be held liable for any damage resulting from failure to observe this
rule.
Maintenance and service (see "13Maintenance and service"[ 4
204])
CAUTION
Water coming out of the valve may be very hot.
WARNING
If the internal wiring is damaged, it has to be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons.
CAUTION
Although the water circuit is drained, some water may be spilled when removing the
magnetic filter/dirt separator from the filter housing. ALWAYS clean up spilled water.
CAUTION
To protect the piping connected to the magnetic filter/dirt separator from damage it
is recommended to perform this procedure with the magnetic filter/dirt separator
removed from the unit.
CAUTION
Opening the magnetic filter/dirt separator is ONLY required in case of severe issues.
Preferably this action is never to be done during the complete lifetime of the
magnetic filter/dirt separator.
CAUTION
Check the condition of the O-rings and replace if needed. Apply water to the O-rings
before installation.
CAUTION
Make sure to open the valve (if equipped) towards the expansion vessel, otherwise
the overpressure will be generated.
Troubleshooting (see "14Troubleshooting"[ 4
211])
WARNING
Prevent hazards due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out: power to this
appliance MUST NOT be supplied through an external switching device, such as a
timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly turned ON and OFF by the utility.

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WARNING
▪When carrying out an inspection on the switch box of the unit, ALWAYS make
sure that the unit is disconnected from the mains. Turn off the respective circuit
breaker.
▪When a safety device was activated, stop the unit and find out why the safety
device was activated before resetting it. NEVER shunt safety devices or change
their values to a value other than the factory default setting. If you are unable to
find the cause of the problem, call your dealer.
WARNING
Air purging heat emitters or collectors. Before you purge air from heat emitters or
collectors, check if or is displayed on the home screen of the user interface.
▪If not, you can purge air immediately.
▪If yes, make sure that the room where you want to purge air is sufficiently
ventilated. Reason: Refrigerant might leak into the water circuit, and
subsequently into the room when you purge air from the heat emitters or
collectors.
Disposal (see "15Disposal"[ 4
222])
DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION
Pump down – Refrigerant leakage. If you want to pump down the system, and there
is a leak in the refrigerant circuit:
▪Do NOT use the unit's automatic pump down function, with which you can collect
all refrigerant from the system into the outdoor unit. Possible consequence: Self-
combustion and explosion of the compressor because of air going into the
operating compressor.
▪Use a separate recovery system so that the unit's compressor does NOT have to
operate.
3.1 Instructions for equipment using R32 refrigerant
WARNING: FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The refrigerant inside this unit is mildly flammable.
WARNING
▪Do NOT pierce or burn.
▪Do NOT use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean the
equipment, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
▪Be aware that R32 refrigerant does NOT contain an odour.
WARNING
The appliance shall be stored so as to prevent mechanical damage and in a well-
ventilated room without continuously operating ignition sources (example: open
flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater) and have a room
size as specified below.

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WARNING
Make sure installation, servicing, maintenance and repair comply with instructions
from Daikin and with applicable legislation (for example national gas regulation) and
are executed only by authorised persons.
WARNING
If one or more rooms are connected to the unit using a duct system, make sure:
▪there are no operating ignition sources (example: open flames, an operating gas
appliance or an operating electric heater) in case the floor area is less than the
minimum floor area A (m²).
▪no auxiliary devices, which may be a potential ignition source, are installed in the
duct work (example: hot surfaces with a temperature exceeding 700°C and
electric switching device);
▪only auxiliary devices approved by the manufacturer are used in the duct work;
▪air inlet AND outlet are connected directly to the same room by ducting. Do NOT
use spaces such as a false ceiling as a duct for the air inlet or outlet.
NOTICE
▪Precautions shall be taken to avoid excessive vibration or pulsation to
refrigeration piping.
▪Protection devices, piping and fittings shall be protected as far as possible against
adverse environmental effects.
▪Provision shall be made for expansion and contraction of long runs of piping.
▪Piping in refrigerating systems shall be designed and installed such as to minimise
the likelihood of hydraulic shock damaging the system.
▪The indoor equipment and pipes shall be securely mounted and guarded such
that accidental rupture of equipment or pipes cannot occur from events such as
moving furniture or reconstruction activities.
CAUTION
Do NOT use potential sources of ignition in searching for or detection of refrigerant
leaks.
NOTICE
▪Do NOT re-use joints and copper gaskets which have been used already.
▪Joints made in installation between parts of refrigerant system shall be accessible
for maintenance purposes.

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4 About the box
In this chapter
4.1 Overview: About the box........................................................................................................................................................ 20
4.2 Outdoor unit ........................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.1 To unpack the outdoor unit ................................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.2 To handle the outdoor unit.................................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.3 To remove the accessories from the outdoor unit ............................................................................................... 21
4.3 Indoor unit .............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
4.3.1 To unpack the indoor unit...................................................................................................................................... 22
4.3.2 To remove the accessories from the indoor unit.................................................................................................. 22
4.3.3 To handle the indoor unit ...................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Overview: About the box
This chapter describes what you have to do after the boxes with the outdoor and
indoor unit are delivered on-site.
Keep the following in mind:
▪At delivery, the unit MUST be checked for damage. Any damage MUST be
reported immediately to the claims agent of the carrier.
▪Bring the packed unit as close as possible to its final installation position to
prevent damage during transport.
▪Prepare the path along which you want to bring the unit inside in advance.
4.2 Outdoor unit
4.2.1 To unpack the outdoor unit
1 2