Daikin EKVDX-A User guide

Installer and user reference guide
VRV system air conditioner
EKVDX32A2VEB
EKVDX50A2VEB
EKVDX80A2VEB
EKVDX100A2VEB

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Table of contents
1 About the documentation 5
1.1 About this document ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 General safety precautions 7
2.1 About the documentation .............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.1 Meaning of warnings and symbols ................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 For the installer............................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.2 Installation site ............................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.3 Refrigerant — in case of R410A or R32.......................................................................................................... 10
2.2.4 Electrical ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
3 Specific installer safety instructions 14
3.1 Instructions for equipment using R32 refrigerant ......................................................................................................... 16
3.1.1 Installation space requirements..................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.2 To determine the charge limitations ............................................................................................................. 19
3.1.3 To determine the floor area........................................................................................................................... 22
For the user 24
4 User safety instructions 25
4.1 General............................................................................................................................................................................ 25
4.2 Instructions for safe operation ....................................................................................................................................... 26
5 About the system 31
5.1 System layout.................................................................................................................................................................. 31
5.2 Compatibility with VAM models..................................................................................................................................... 33
6 User interface 34
7 Operation 35
7.1 Before operation............................................................................................................................................................. 35
7.2 Operation range.............................................................................................................................................................. 35
7.3 About operation modes.................................................................................................................................................. 36
7.3.1 Basic operation modes................................................................................................................................... 36
7.3.2 Special heating operation modes................................................................................................................... 37
7.4 To operate the system.................................................................................................................................................... 37
8 Energy saving and optimum operation 38
9 Maintenance and service 39
9.1 Cleaning the air outlet .................................................................................................................................................... 39
9.1.1 To clean the air outlet .................................................................................................................................... 39
9.2 Maintenance before a long stop period......................................................................................................................... 39
9.3 Maintenance after a long stop period............................................................................................................................ 39
9.4 About the refrigerant...................................................................................................................................................... 39
9.4.1 About R32 refrigerant leakage safety ............................................................................................................ 40
10 Troubleshooting 42
10.1 Symptoms that are NOT system malfunctions............................................................................................................... 43
10.1.1 Symptom: The system does not operate....................................................................................................... 43
10.1.2 Symptom: White mist comes out of a unit (Indoor unit) .............................................................................. 44
10.1.3 Symptom: White mist comes out of a unit (Indoor unit, outdoor unit)........................................................ 44
10.1.4 Symptom: The user interface reads "U4" or "U5" and stops, but then restarts after a few minutes.......... 44
10.1.5 Symptom: Noise of air conditioners (Indoor unit)......................................................................................... 44
10.1.6 Symptom: Noise of air conditioners (Indoor unit, outdoor unit) .................................................................. 44
10.1.7 Symptom: Dust comes out of the unit........................................................................................................... 44
10.1.8 Symptom: The units can give off odours ....................................................................................................... 45
11 Relocation 46
12 Disposal 47
For the installer 48

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13 About the box 49
13.1 Overview: About the box ................................................................................................................................................ 49
13.2 Indoor unit ...................................................................................................................................................................... 49
13.2.1 To unpack and handle the unit ...................................................................................................................... 49
13.2.2 To remove the accessories from the indoor unit .......................................................................................... 50
13.2.3 To remove the duct flanges from the indoor unit......................................................................................... 51
14 About the units and options 52
14.1 Identification ................................................................................................................................................................... 52
14.1.1 Identification label: Indoor unit ..................................................................................................................... 52
14.2 About the indoor unit ..................................................................................................................................................... 52
14.3 System layout.................................................................................................................................................................. 53
14.4 Combining units and options.......................................................................................................................................... 54
14.4.1 Possible options for the indoor unit............................................................................................................... 55
14.4.2 Compatibility with outdoor unit..................................................................................................................... 55
14.4.3 Compatibility with VAM models..................................................................................................................... 55
15 Unit installation 56
15.1 Preparing the installation site......................................................................................................................................... 56
15.1.1 Installation site requirements of the indoor unit .......................................................................................... 56
15.2 Mounting the indoor unit ............................................................................................................................................... 58
15.2.1 Guidelines when installing the indoor unit.................................................................................................... 58
15.2.2 Guidelines when installing the ducting.......................................................................................................... 59
15.2.3 Guidelines when installing the drain piping................................................................................................... 60
15.2.4 To connect the drain piping to the indoor unit ............................................................................................. 61
16 Piping installation 63
16.1 Preparing refrigerant piping ........................................................................................................................................... 63
16.1.1 Refrigerant piping requirements.................................................................................................................... 63
16.1.2 Refrigerant piping insulation.......................................................................................................................... 64
16.2 Connecting the refrigerant piping .................................................................................................................................. 64
16.2.1 About connecting the refrigerant piping ....................................................................................................... 64
16.2.2 Precautions when connecting the refrigerant piping.................................................................................... 65
16.2.3 Guidelines when connecting the refrigerant piping...................................................................................... 66
16.2.4 Pipe bending guidelines ................................................................................................................................. 66
16.2.5 To flare the pipe end ...................................................................................................................................... 66
16.2.6 To connect the refrigerant piping to the indoor unit .................................................................................... 67
17 Electrical installation 69
17.1 About connecting the electrical wiring .......................................................................................................................... 69
17.1.1 Precautions when connecting the electrical wiring....................................................................................... 69
17.1.2 Guidelines when connecting the electrical wiring......................................................................................... 70
17.1.3 Specifications of standard wiring components.............................................................................................. 71
17.2 To connect the electrical wiring to the indoor unit ....................................................................................................... 72
17.3 To connect the external outputs .................................................................................................................................... 74
17.4 To connect the external input ........................................................................................................................................ 74
18 System configuration 76
18.1 Independent system ....................................................................................................................................................... 76
18.2 Central control system.................................................................................................................................................... 77
19 Configuration 78
19.1 To set the discharge temperature correction factor ..................................................................................................... 78
19.2 To deactivate the R32 safety system.............................................................................................................................. 78
19.3 About external input switching (T1/T2) ......................................................................................................................... 79
19.4 Field settings ................................................................................................................................................................... 80
20 Commissioning 82
20.1 Overview: Commissioning .............................................................................................................................................. 82
20.2 Precautions when commissioning .................................................................................................................................. 82
20.3 Checklist before commissioning ..................................................................................................................................... 82
20.4 To perform a test run...................................................................................................................................................... 84
21 Hand-over to the user 85
22 Maintenance and service 86
22.1 Checklist for yearly maintenance of the indoor unit ..................................................................................................... 86
23 Troubleshooting 87
23.1 Solving problems based on error codes ......................................................................................................................... 87
23.1.1 Error codes: Overview .................................................................................................................................... 87

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24 Disposal 89
25 Technical data 90
25.1 Wiring diagram................................................................................................................................................................ 90
26 Glossary 94

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1 About the documentation
In this chapter
1.1 About this document.............................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 About this document
INFORMATION
Make sure that the user has the printed documentation and ask him/her to keep it
for future reference.
Target audience
Authorised installers + end users
INFORMATION
This appliance is intended to be used by expert or trained users in shops, in light
industry and on farms, or for commercial use by lay persons.
WARNING
Make sure installation, servicing, maintenance, repair and applied materials follow
the instructions from Daikin and, in addition, comply with applicable legislation and
are performed by qualified persons only. In Europe and areas where IEC standards
apply, EN/IEC 60335-2-40 is the applicable standard.
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 outdoor unit)
▪Installation and operation manual:
-Installation and operation instructions
-Format: Paper (in the box of the indoor unit)
▪Installer and user reference guide:
-Preparation of the installation, reference data,…
-Detailed step-by-step instructions and background information for basic and
advanced usage
-Format: Digital files on http://www.daikineurope.com/support-and-manuals/
product-information/
Latest revisions of the supplied documentation may be available on the regional
Daikin website or via your dealer.
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).

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▪The full set of latest technical data is available on the Daikin Business Portal
(authentication required).

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2 General safety precautions
In this chapter
2.1 About the documentation...................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Meaning of warnings and symbols ........................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 For the installer....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.2 Installation site ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.3 Refrigerant — in case of R410A or R32 ................................................................................................................. 10
2.2.4 Electrical ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 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.
2.1.1 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".
2.2 For the installer
2.2.1 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.
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.
2.2.2 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.
▪In places where corrosive gas (example: sulphurous acid gas) is produced.
Corrosion of copper pipes or soldered parts may cause the refrigerant to leak.

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2.2.3 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 pressurise 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.
2.2.4 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.

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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 relief.
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.

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Install power cables at least 1 meter away from televisions or radios to prevent
interference. Depending on the radio waves, a distance of 1 meter 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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3 Specific installer safety instructions
Always observe the following safety instructions and regulations.
General
WARNING
Make sure installation, servicing, maintenance, repair and applied materials follow
the instructions from Daikin and, in addition, comply with applicable legislation and
are performed by qualified persons only. In Europe and areas where IEC standards
apply, EN/IEC 60335-2-40 is the applicable standard.
Unit installation (see "15Unit installation"[ 4
56])
WARNING
Fixing method of the indoor unit MUST be in accordance with the instructions from
this manual. See "15.2Mounting the indoor unit"[458].
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).
CAUTION
Appliance NOT accessible to the general public, install it in a secured area, protected
from easy access.
This unit, both indoor and outdoor, is suitable for installation in a commercial and
light industrial environment.
WARNING
Do NOT install operating ignition sources (example: open flames, an operating gas
appliance or an operating electric heater) in the duct work.
CAUTION
▪Make sure the installation of the duct does NOT exceed the setting range of the
external static pressure for the unit. Refer to the technical datasheet of your
model for the setting range.
▪Make sure to install the canvas duct so vibrations are NOT transmitted to the
duct or ceiling. Use a sound-absorbing material (insulation material) for the lining
of the duct and apply vibration insulation rubber to the hanging bolts.
▪When welding, make sure NOT to spatter onto the drain pan.
▪If the metal duct passes through a metal lath, wire lath or metal plate of the
wooden structure, separate the duct and wall electrically.
▪Install the outlet grille in a position where the airflow will not come into direct
contact with people.
▪Do NOT use booster fans in the duct.
Refrigerant piping installation (see "16Piping installation"[ 4
63])
WARNING
Field piping method MUST be in accordance with the instructions from this manual.
See "16Piping installation"[463].

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NOTICE
▪Do NOT use mineral oil on flared part.
▪Do NOT reuse piping from previous installations.
▪NEVER install a drier to this unit to guarantee its lifetime. The drying material may
dissolve and damage the system.
NOTICE
▪Incomplete flaring may cause refrigerant gas leakage.
▪Do NOT re-use flares. Use new flares to prevent refrigerant gas leakage.
▪Use flare nuts that are included with the unit. Using different flare nuts may
cause refrigerant gas leakage.
CAUTION
Install the refrigerant piping or components in a position where they are unlikely to
be exposed to any substance which may corrode components containing refrigerant,
unless the components are constructed of materials that are inherently resistant to
corrosion or are suitably protected against corrosion.
Electrical installation (see "17Electrical installation"[ 4
69])
WARNING
Electrical wiring connection method MUST be in accordance with the instructions
from this manual. See "17Electrical installation"[469].
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
WARNING
▪All wiring MUST be performed by an authorised electrician and MUST comply
with the applicable legislation.
▪Make electrical connections to the fixed wiring.
▪All components procured on-site and all electrical construction MUST comply
with the applicable legislation.
WARNING
▪If the power supply has a missing or wrong N-phase, equipment might break
down.
▪Establish proper earthing. Do NOT earth the unit to a utility pipe, surge absorber,
or telephone earth. Incomplete earthing may cause electrical shock.
▪Install the required fuses or circuit breakers.
▪Secure the electrical wiring with cable ties so that the cables do NOT come in
contact with sharp edges or piping, particularly on the high-pressure side.
▪Do NOT use taped wires, stranded conductor wires, extension cords, or
connections from a star system. They can cause overheating, electrical shock or
fire.
▪Do NOT install a phase advancing capacitor, because this unit is equipped with an
inverter. A phase advancing capacitor will reduce performance and may cause
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WARNING
ALWAYS use multicore cable for power supply cables.
WARNING
Use an all-pole disconnection type breaker with at least 3mm between the contact
point gaps that provide full disconnection under overvoltage category III.
WARNING
The VAM and the EKVDX indoor unit MUST share the same electrical safety devices
and power supply.
CAUTION
▪Each VAM unit is connected to only ONE EKVDX unit (via duct and electrical
connection).
▪When connected to an EKVDX unit, there is NO connection of the VAM to any
other indoor unit, linkage or multiple EKVDX units.
▪Each EKVDX unit MUST have ONLY ONE user interface. Only a safety system
compatible remote controller can be used as the user interface. See technical
data sheet for remote controller compatibility (e.g. H-type user interface like
BRC1H52/82*).
▪Supervising and/or slave user interfaces are NOT allowed for EKVDX units.
▪R32 refrigerant: the user interface MUST be installed in one of the rooms the
EKVDX unit is discharging into.
▪R410A refrigerant: the user interface can also be installed in e.g. the hallway.
WARNING
If the supply cord is damaged, it MUST be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Commissioning (see "20Commissioning"[ 4
82])
WARNING
Commissioning method MUST be in accordance with the instructions from this
manual. See "20Commissioning"[482].
In this chapter
3.1 Instructions for equipment using R32 refrigerant ................................................................................................................. 16
3.1.1 Installation space requirements ............................................................................................................................ 18
3.1.2 To determine the charge limitations ..................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.3 To determine the floor area................................................................................................................................... 22
3.1 Instructions for equipment using R32 refrigerant
WARNING: MILDLY FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The refrigerant inside this unit is mildly flammable.

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WARNING
▪Do NOT pierce or burn refrigerant cycle parts.
▪Do NOT use cleaning materials or means to accelerate the defrosting process
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
▪Be aware that the refrigerant inside the system is odourless.
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.
WARNING
Make sure installation, servicing, maintenance and repair comply with instructions
from Daikin and with applicable legislation and are executed ONLY by authorised
persons.
WARNING
If one or more rooms are connected to the unit using a duct system, make sure:
▪the rooms have 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 Amin (m²) of the rooms that are served.
▪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;
▪the air outlet can be connected directly to multiple rooms by ducting. Do NOT use
spaces such as a false ceiling as a duct for the air outlet.
▪the height of the air extraction opening from the room MUST be be equal or
below the refrigerant release point.
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.

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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.
3.1.1 Installation space requirements
If the system uses R32 refrigerant, extra safety measures are required because R32
refrigerant is mildly flammable. This means that the system is restricted with
respect to the total refrigerant charge and/or the floor area that is served.
WARNING
In case the appliance contains R32 refrigerant, refer to "3.1.2 To determine the
charge limitations"[419].
NOTICE
▪Pipework shall be protected from physical damage.
▪Installation of pipework shall be kept to a minimum.

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3.1.2 To determine the charge limitations
Overview
R32 charge limitations
Case 1: VAM+EKVDX and indoor unit
Lowest underground floor +
other floors
Case 2: VAM+EKVDX only
Other floors only Lowest underground floor +
other floors Other floors only
For A2: see
installation and
operation manual of
outdoor unit
For A1 and A2: see
installation and
operation manual of
outdoor unit
For A3: use
curve (b)
For A3: use
curve (a)
For A4: use curve (a)For A4: use curve (b)
Of all applicable scenarios, choose the LOWEST refrigerant charge value
Graph and table for EKVDX
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
15 25 35 45 55 65 75 85 95 100
m (kg)
Atot (m2)
(a)
(b)

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m (kg)
Atot (m2)m (kg) Atot (m2)
m (kg)
Atot (m2)
(a)
All other floors
(b)
Lowest underground floor
23 7.7(a) / 3.8(b)
24 8.1(a) / 4.0(b)
25 8.4(a) / 4.2(b)
26 8.7(a) / 4.3(b)
27 9.1(a) / 4.5(b)
10 3.9(a) / 1.9(b)
28 9.4(a) / 4.7(b)
11 4.1(a) / 2.0(b)
29 9.7(a) / 4.9(b)
12 4.3(a) / 2.1(b)
30 10.1(a) / 5.0(b)
13 4.5(a) / 2.2(b)
31 10.4(a) / 5.2(b)
14 4.7(a) / 2.3(b)
32 10.8(a) / 5.4(b)
15 5.0(a) / 2.5(b)
33 11.1(a) / 5.5(b)
16 5.4(a) / 2.7(b)
34 11.4(a) / 5.7(b)
17 5.7(a) / 2.8(b)
35 11.8(a) / 5.9(b)
18 6(a) / 3.0(b)
36 12.1(a) / 6.0(b)
19 6.4(a) / 3.2(b)
37 12.4(a) / 6.2(b)
20 6.7(a) / 3.3(b)
38 12.8(a) / 6.4(b)
21 7(a) / 3.5(b)
22 7.4(a) / 3.7(b)
90 30.3(a) / 15.2(b)
91 30.7(a) / 15.3(b)
92 31.0(a) / 15.5(b)
93 31.4(a) / 15.7(b)
94 31.7(a) / 15.8(b)
95 32.0(a) / 16.0(b)
96 32.4(a) / 16.2(b)
97 32.7(a) / 16.3(b)
98 33.0(a) / 16.5(b)
99 33.4(a) / 16.7(b)
100 33.7(a) / 16.8(b)
63 21.2(a) / 10.6(b)
64 21.6(a) / 10.8(b)
65 21.9(a) / 10.9(b)
66 22.2(a) / 11.1(b)
67 22.6(a) / 11.3(b)
68 22.9(a) / 11.4(b)
69 23.3(a) / 11.6(b)
72 24.3(a) / 12.1(b)
55 18.5(a) / 9.2(b)
73 24.6(a) / 12.3b)
56 18.9(a) / 9.4(b)
74 24.9(a) / 12.4(b)
57 19.2(a) / 9.6(b)
75 25.3(a) / 12.6(b)
58 19.5(a) / 9.7(b)
76 25.6(a) / 12.8(b)
59 19.9(a) / 9.9(b)
77 26.0(a) / 13.0(b)
60 20.2(a) / 10.1(b)
78 26.3(a) / 13.1(b)
61 20.5(a) / 10.3(b)
79 26.6(a) / 13.3(b)
62 20.9(a) / 10.4(b)
80 27.0(a) / 13.5(b)
70 23.6(a) / 11.8(b)
71 23.9(a) / 11.9(b)
81 27.3(a) / 13.6(b)
82 27.6(a) / 13.8(b)
83 28.0(a) / 14.0(b)
84 28.3(a) / 14.1(b)
85 28.7(a) / 14.3(b)
86 29.0(a) / 14.5(b)
87 29.3(a) / 14.6(b)
88 29.7(a) / 14.8(b)
89 30.0(a) / 15.0(b)
51 17.2(a) / 8.6(b)
52 17.5(a) / 8.7(b)
53 17.8(a) / 8.9(b)
54 18.2(a) / 9.1(b)
39 13.1(a) / 6.5(b)
40 13.5(a) / 6.7(b)
41 13.8(a) / 6.9(b)
42 14.1(a) / 7.0(b)
43 14.5(a) / 7.2(b)
44 14.8(a) / 7.4(b)
45 15.1(a) / 7.6(b)
46 15.5(a) / 7.7(b)
47 15.8(a) / 7.9(b)
48 16.2(a) / 8.1(b)
49 16.5(a) / 8.2(b)
50 16.8(a) / 8.4(b)
mTotal refrigerant charge limit in the system
Atot Total room area
(a) All other floors (=All other floors)
(b) Lowest underground floor (=Lowest underground floor)
When total floor area A3 is determined, use the graph or table above to determine
the total refrigerant charge limit in the system. For A1 and A2, use the graph or
table from the outdoor unit installation manual.
Note: When multiple outdoor units are serving the same space, calculate the room
area based on the outdoor unit with the largest refrigerant charge.
Note: The factory charge depends on the outdoor unit in the system. The examples
used below consider a VRV 5-S R32 outdoor unit.
Note: Make sure the total refrigerant charge amount is lower than:
▪15.96kg x the total number of connected indoor units and EKVDX units.
▪63.84kg.
Case1: VAM+EKVDX and indoor unit(s) combined
Step1 – determine:
▪A1 – the area of the smallest room in the lowest underground floor in which an
indoor unit is present (if applicable). See outdoor unit installation manual.
▪A2 – the area of the smallest room not in the lowest underground floor, in which
an indoor unit is present. See outdoor unit installation manual.
▪A3 – the total area of all the rooms which the EKVDX is discharging air into. See
"3.1.3To determine the floor area"[422].
Note: The EKVDX can be discharging into the same room as a normal indoor unit.
The area of this room must also be taken into account for A3.