
Gas Leakage Inspection
Please use gas leakage detector
to check if leakage occurs at
the connection of Flare nut as
shown on the right.
If gas leakage occurs, further
tighten the connection to stop
leakage. (Use the detector
provided for R32)
Preparation of Pipe
●Use a pipe cutter to cut the copper pipe.
●Jagged edge will cause leakage.
●Point the side to be trimmed downwards during trimming to prevent copper
chips from entering the pipe.
●Before flaring, please put on the flare nut.
Pipe Connection
2
INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERATING PIPES AND AIR REMOVAL
●Recommend to use
R32 flaring tool.
●When removing flare nut from the Indoor unit, please ensure to use proper
tooling.
●Prevent pipe from coming in contact with water or working in wet area.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
!
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CONNECTION OF POWER CORD
Removal Of Air From The Pipe And Gas Leakage Inspection
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Procedures of using Vacuum Pump for Air Removal
AIR REMOVAL
When the meter reaches - 101KPa (-76cmHg)
during pumping, fully tighten the shuttle.
Meter showing pressure
Closed
Manifold valve
Vacuum
pump
Valve
Charge hose
Valve
When pumping starts, slightly loosen the
flare nut to check of air sucked in. Then
tighten the flare nut.
As shown in right figure, remove the cap of
valve core. Then, connect the charge hose.
Remove the cap of valve head. Connect the
vacuum pump adapter to the vacuum pump
and connect the charge hose to the adapter.
Fully tighten the “Hi” knob of the manifold
valve and completely unscrew the “Lo” knob.
Run the vacuum pump for about 10~15
minutes, then completely tighten the “Lo” knob
and switch off the vacuum pump.
After vacuuming, confirm that the needle of
the manifold gauge is stable for 3~5 minutes.
Completely unscrew the spindle of the
service valve (at 2 places) in anti-clockwise
direction to allow the flow of refrigerant (using
Hexagonal Wrench key).
Re-cap the service valve and tighten using
wrench. Check the cap’s periphery if there is
any gas leakage. The task is then completed.
Remove the charge hose and tighten the cap
of valve core. Check the cap’s periphery if
there is any gas leakage.
Vacuum
pump
adapter
Checking for the electric source and the voltage range
●Before installation, the power source must be checked and necessary wiring
work must be completed. To make the wiring capacity proper, use the wire gauge
list below for the wiring from house distribution fuse box to the outdoor unit in
consideration of the locked rotor current.
●Investigate the power supply capacity and other electrical conditions at the installation
location.
Depending on the model of room air conditioner to be installed, request the customer
to make arrangements for the necessary electrical work etc.
The electrical work includes the wiring work up the outdoor. In localities where
electrical conditions are poor, use of a voltage regulation is recommended.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
WARNING
When removing the connecting wires for the indoor unit, please remove the low
cover panel in front of the unit.
Outdoor Unit
Detail of cutting the connecting cord
Wire length
up to 25m
Wire gauge
1.5mm2
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
10A
Fuse Capacity
!
CAUTION
Note:
●Outdoor supply cords shall not be
lighter than polychloroprene sheathed
flexible cord, 60245 IEC 57.
Wiring Of The Indoor Unit
●
For wire connection of the Indoor unit, you need to remove front panel and electrical
cover.
Method to remove front panel
●
Please refer to Instruction Manual – “Removing the Front Panel” under “Cleaning
of Front Panel”.
Connect the
earth cord
After remove the
screw and band, put
the connecting cords
and fix the band
with screw.
Method to remove electrical cover
●Remove the screw and electrical cover.
●Insert the connecting cord (A, B) from the back of unit.
●Fixed the wire to terminal wires firmly as shown as below.
Connecting cord
Electrical cover
Screw
WARNING
●If you cannot attach the side plate due to the connecting cord, press the
connecting cord in direction to the front panel to fix it.
●Be sure that the hooks of the side plate is fixed in certainly. Otherwise
water leakage may occur and this causes short circuit or faults.
Wiring Of The Outdoor Unit
●Please remove the side plate for wire connection.
Earth terminal
AB
Indoor Unit
Procedures of Wiring
In case that power is supplied from Indoor Unit
●Prevent moisture from entering pipe connection.
●Refrigerating machine oil not be applied to the outside
of the flare.
When refrigerating oil is applied to the outside of the
flare, cracking of the flare nut, destruction of the flare
and gas leakage may occur due to the excessive
tightening of the flare nut.
●When using the control valve, do not use deteriorated
packing. And, do not overtighten the steering wheel.
Gas leakage from the service valve part, stagnation,
touching fire, rarely cause ignition.
CAUTION
!
!
●Leave some space in the connecting cord for maintenance
purpose and be sure to secure it with the cord band.
●Secure the connecting cord along the coated part of the
wire using the cord band. Do not exert pressure on the
wire as this may cause overheating or fire.
●Supply cords, current- carrying conductors become
taut before earthing conductor, if the cord slips out
of the cord band.
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FINAL STAGE OF INSTALLATION
Insulation And Maintenance Of
Pipe Connection
1
●The connected terminals should be completely
sealed with heat insulator and then tied up with
rubber strap.
●Please tie the pipe and power line together with vinyl
tape as shown in the figure showing the installation
of Indoor and Outdoor units. Then fix their position
with holders.
●To enchance the heat insulation and to prevent
water condensation, please cover the outdoor part
of the drain hose and pipe with insulation pipe.
●Completely seal any gap with putty.
●The remote controller can be placed in its holder
which is fixed on wall or beam.
●To operate the remote controller at its holder, please
ensure that the unit can receive signal transmitted
from the controller at the place where the holder is to
be fixed. The unit will beep when signal is received
from the remote controller. The signal transmission
is weaken by the fluorescent light. Therefore,
during the installation of the remote control holder,
please switch on the light, even during day time,
to determine the mounting location of the holder.
Pump Down Method When Reuse
Existing Piping (R410A Model) for R32 Model
Proper Pump Down Method
1Operate air conditioner at cooling mode for 10~15
minutes
Most Important Process
Purpose: To make the oil & refrigerant mix together.
They are in separated condition when air conditioner
is stopped.
2After 10~15 minutes of pre operation, close 2s valve.
After 3 minutes, close 3s valve.
Mixed refrigerant & oil will be collected into outdoor
unit.
3Take out air conditioner unit.
It is advisable to flush the piping with R32 to avoid any
contamination remain before new installation.
4Install New Refrigerant air conditioner
●Compressor oil of R410A model is insoluble in compressor
oil of R32 model. The mixing of compressor oil may cause
damage of compressor.
Possibility of Mixing
●Reuse of piping of R410A model is dangerous because of
its compressor oil.
●When reuse piping of R410A model, pump down must
be carried out properly to ensure compressor oil which is
remained inside piping is collected away.
Power Source And Operation
Test
3
Power Source
CAUTION
!
●Please use a new socket. Accident may occur
due to the use of old socket because of poor
contact.
●Please plug in and then remove the plug for
2 – 3 times. This is to ensure that the plug is
completely plugged into the socket.
●Keep additional length for the power cord and
do not render the plug under external force as
this may cause poor contact.
●Do not fix the power cord with U-shape nail.
Operation Test
●Please ensure that the air conditioner is in normal
operating condition during the operation test.
●Explain to your customer the proper operation
procedures as described in the user’s manual.
The controller should be insert from top into
bottom side of the holder as shown below.
Reuse of piping R410A model only apply if previous
model is Hitachi and proper pump down method is used.
CAUTION
!
To Reuse Old Piping
●Piping of R410A model can be reused only when air-
conditioner is properly pumped down.
●The purpose of pump down is to collect back the compressor
oil (which is mixed with refrigerant and circulating inside
refrigeration cycle) properly into the outdoor unit of air
conditioner.
WARNING
Explanation of symbols displayed on unit
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
●Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to
clean, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Any unfit method or using incompatible material may cause
product damage, burst and serious injury.
●The appliance/pipe-work shall be stored in a well ventilated room
with floor area larger than Amin(m2) and without any continuously
operating ignition source. Keep away from open flames, any
operating gas appliances or any operating electric heater. Else,
it may explode and cause injury or death.
●The appliance/pipe-work shall be installed, and/or operated
in a room with floor area larger than Amin(m2) and keep away
ignition sources, such as heat/spark/open flame or hazardous
areas such as gas appliances, gas cooking, reticulated gas
supply systems or electric cooking appliances, etc.
●Do not pierce or burn as the appliance is pressurized. Do not
expose the appliance to heat, flame, sparks, or other sources
of ignition. Else, it may explode and cause injury or death.
WARNING
!
This symbol shows that this equipment uses a
flammable refrigerant.
If the refrigerant is leaked, together with an
external ignition source, there is a possibility
of ignition.
This symbol shows that the Operation
Instructions should be read carefully.
This symbol shows that a service personnel
should be handling this equipment with
reference to the Installation Manual.
This symbol shows that there is information
included in the Operation Manual and/or
Installation Manual.
Installation Of Remote
Controller
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If a wrong supply voltage is applied.
●If a 220-240V model is connected to a 100V power
supply, all the indicators of the indoor unit blink.
Correct the voltage of the power outlet (It is not a
failure).
Perform a trial run to make sure that the air
conditioner operates properly.
1. Press the COOL button (in summer) or HEAT button
(in winter) of the remote controller.
2. Press the ROOM TEMPERATURE button to set the
temperature to 16°C for cooling mode or 32°C for
heating mode. Set the fan speed to “ ” (HI).
3. Operate the air conditioner for at least 20 minutes
and make sure that the air from the air conditioner
is cool or warm.
4. Press the STOP button on the remote controller to
make sure that the air conditioner stops running.
●If the indicators of the indoor unit blink during the
trial run, perform a check following the procedures
below.
Trial run ❖Be sure to measure the
supply voltage before
connecting the power cord
into the power outlet.
●To reset the power supply by switching the circuit
breaker OFF, and ON only after:-
1. waiting for at least 5 minutes; or
2. pressing the temporary switch button only once
while the power is OFF.
Indicator Blinking Mode What to check
Make sure that the
voltage of the power
outlet is correct
according to the product
specification.
Make sure that the
connecting cord is
connected correctly and
securely.
All indicators blink
once repeatedly
All indicators blink
twice repeatedly.
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2
3
4
5
Must install air conditioner according to the electrical installation standards for
Thailand of the Engineering Institue of Thailand under The Royal Patronage
of His Majesty (the King).
OUTDOOR UNIT
●Please mount the Outdoor unit on stable ground to prevent vibration
and increase of noise level.
●Decide the location for piping after sorting out the different types of
pipe available.
●Open the service valve cover by unscrewing the screws as shown
below.
WARNING
●Use the two spanners on
the service valve nuts to
tighten and loosen so that
the service valve will not
deform. Gas leak from the
crushed part, stagnation,
touching fire, rarely cause
ignition.
WARNING
!
PURGING OF REFRIGERANT IS
PROHIBITED
Purging of refrigerant will cause the unit
to be lacked of refrigerant which may
affect the capacity performance and
lead to severe dew formation causing
problem such as dew water drop or
splashing from the unit.
When connecting pipes. If you tighten
the flare nut by excess torque, the
service valve on the small pipe side
may be broken.
The flare nut on the small pipe side
should be torqued to 122 - 165lbf.in
(140 - 190kgf.cm).
BURST HAZARD
Do not allow air, etc. to get into refrigerant cycle (piping)
RISK OF EXPLOSION
Compressor must be stopped before removing refrigerant pipes.
All service valve must be fully closed after pumping down operation.
WARNING
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Transport Details Marking and storage Air
conditioners that use flammable refrigerants.
●Transportation of air conditioners containing
combustible refrigerant
●Disposal of air conditioners using flammable
refrigerants
●Air conditioning storage
●Storage of air conditioners in packaging
(not yet sold)
Outer
dia.of pipe
6.35 (1/4")
9.52 (3/8")
6.35 (1/4")
9.52 (3/8")
Valve
head cap
Torque N·m
(kgf ·cm)
13.7 – 18.6 (140 – 190)
34.3 – 44.1 (350 – 450)
19.6 – 24.5 (200 ~ 250)
19.6 – 24.5 (200 ~ 250)
12.3 – 15.7 (125 ~ 160)
Small dia. side
Large dia. side
Valve core cap
Small dia. side
Large dia. side
Outer
Diameter (mm)
6.35 (1/4)
9.52 (3/8)
1.0~1.5
1.0~1.5
Clutch type
A (mm)
1.5~2.0
1.5~2.0
Wing nut type
Thickness
(mm)
0.8
0.8
0.0 ~0.5
0.0 ~0.5
Flare tool for R32
Clutch type
Conventional flare tool
WARNING
●The naked part of the wire core should be 10 mm fix it to the terminal tightly. Then
try to pull the individual wire to check if the contact is tight. Improper insertion may
burn the terminal.
●Be sure to use only wire specified for the use of air-conditioner.
●Please refer to the manual for wire connection and the wiring technique should
meet the standard of the electrical installation.
●There is an AC voltage drop between the LN terminal if the power is on. Therefore,
be sure to remove the plug from its socket.
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