Mitsubishi Electric PLA Series User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
SPLIT-TYPE, HEAT PUMP AIR CONDITIONERS
SPLIT-TYPE, AIR CONDITIONERS
NOTE:
• This manual describes
only service data of the
indoor units.
• RoHS compliant prod-
ucts have <G> mark on
the spec name plate.
CONTENTS
1. REFERENCE MANUAL...................................2
2. SAFETY PRECAUTION...................................3
3. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS................... 4
4. SPECIFICATIONS...........................................12
5. NOISE CRITERION CURVES......................... 14
6. OUTLINES AND DIMENSIONS...................... 16
7. WIRING DIAGRAM.........................................17
8. REFRIGERANT SYSTEM DIAGRAM............18
9. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................19
10. SPECIAL FUNCTION.....................................35
11. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE.......................45
Indoor unit
[Model names] [Service Ref.]
INDOOR UNIT
Model name
indication
PARTS CATALOG (OCB535)
No. OCH535
November 2012
PLA-ZRP35BA
PLA-ZRP50BA
PLA-ZRP60BA
PLA-ZRP71BA
PLA-ZRP125BA
PLA-ZRP140BA
PLA-ZRP35BA.UK
PLA-ZRP50BA.UK
PLA-ZRP60BA.UK
PLA-ZRP71BA.UK
PLA-ZRP125BA.UK
PLA-ZRP140BA.UK
WIRED REMOTE
CONTROLLER
WIRELESS REMOTE
CONTROLLER
ON/OFF TEMP
ON/OFF
TEMP.

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1REFERENCE MANUAL
Service Ref. Service Manual No.
OCH527/OCB527
PUHZ-ZRP35/50VKA
PUHZ-ZRP60/71VHA
PUHZ-ZRP125/140VKA
PUHZ-ZRP125/140YKA
OUTDOOR UNIT’S SERVICE MANUAL
OCH535

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SAFETY PRECAUTION
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Cautions for units utilising refrigerant R410A
2-2. CAUTIONS RELATED TO NEW REFRIGERANT
2-1. ALWAYS OBSERVE FOR SAFETY
Before obtaining access to terminal, all supply circuits must be disconnected.
[1] Cautions for service
(1) Perform service after recovering the refrigerant left in unit completely.
(2) Do not release refrigerant in the air.
(3) After completing service, charge the cycle with specified amount of refrigerant.
(4) When performing service, install a filter drier simultaneously.
Be sure to use a filter drier for new refrigerant.
[2] Additional refrigerant charge
When charging directly from cylinder
· Check that cylinder for R410A available on the market is syphon type.
· Charging should be performed with the cylinder of syphon stood vertically. (Refrigerant is charged from liquid phase.)
Use new refrigerant pipes.
Store the piping indoors, and keep both ends of
the piping sealed until just before brazing.
(Leave elbow joints, etc. in their packaging.)
In case of using the existing pipes for R22, be careful with
the followings.
· For ZRP125 and 140, be sure to perform replacement
operation before test run.
· Change flare nut to the one provided with this product.
Use a newly flared pipe.
· Avoid using thin pipes.
Charge refrigerant from liquid phase of gas
cylinder.
If the refrigerant is charged from gas phase, composition
change may occur in refrigerant and the efficiency will be
lowered.
Do not use refrigerant other than R410A.
If other refrigerant (R22 etc.) is used, chlorine in refrige-
rant can cause deterioration of refrigerant oil etc.
Use a vacuum pump with a reverse flow check
valve.
Vacuum pump oil may flow back into refrigerant cycle and
that can cause deterioration of refrigerant oil etc.
Use the following tools specifically designed for
use with R410A refrigerant.
The following tools are necessary to use R410A refrigerant.
Handle tools with care.
If dirt, dust or moisture enters into refrigerant cycle, that can
cause deterioration of refrigerant oil or malfunction of com-
pressor.
Do not use a charging cylinder.
If a charging cylinder is used, the composition of refrigera-
nt will change and the efficiency will be lowered.
Flare tool
Electronic refrigerant
charging scale
Vacuum pump adaptor
Size adjustment gauge
Gauge manifold
Torque wrench
Gas leak detector
Charge hose
Tools for R410A
Contamination inside refrigerant piping can cause deterio-
ration of refrigerant oil etc.
If dirt, dust or moisture enters into refrigerant cycle, that can
cause deterioration of refrigerant oil or malfunction of com-
pressor.
If large amount of mineral oil enters, that can cause deterio-
ration of refrigerant oil etc.
Ventilate the room if refrigerant leaks during
operation. If refrigerant comes into contact with
a flame, poisonous gases will be released.
Make sure that the inside and outside of refrige-
rant piping is clean and it has no contaminants
such as sulfur, oxides, dirt, shaving particles, etc,
which are hazard to refrigerant cycle.
In addition, use pipes with specified thickness.
Never use any refrigerant other than that specified.
Doing so may cause a burst, an explosion, or fire when the
unit is being used, serviced, or disposed of.
Correct refrigerant is specified in the manuals and on the
spec labels provided with our products.
We will not be held responsible for mechanical failure,
system malfunction, unit breakdown or accidents caused
by failure to follow the instructions.
Use the specified refrigerant only.
The refrigerant oil applied to flare and flange
connections must be ester oil, ether oil or
alkylbenzene oil in a small amount.
OCH535

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Gravimeter
Unit
[3] Service tools
Use the below service tools as exclusive tools for R410A refrigerant.
No. Tool name Specifications
1Gauge manifold · Only for R410A
· Use the existing fitting specifications. (UNF1/2)
· Use high-tension side pressure of 5.3MPa·G or over.
2Charge hose · Only for R410A
· Use pressure performance of 5.09MPa·G or over.
3Electronic scale
4Gas leak detector · Use the detector for R134a, R407C or R410A.
5Adaptor for reverse flow check · Attach on vacuum pump.
6Refrigerant charge base
7Refrigerant cylinder · Only for R410A · Top of cylinder (Pink)
· Cylinder with syphon
8Refrigerant recovery equipment
3PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Drain pipe
Filter
Vane
Gas pipe
Liquid pipe
Air outlet
i-see sensor
(option)
Air intake
(Intake grille)
3-1. INDOOR UNIT
OCH535

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ON/OFF TEMP
FAN
VANE
TEST RUN
AUTO STOP
AUTO START
h
min
LOUVER
MODE
CHECK
RESETSET CLOCK
MODEL SELECT
NOTAVAILABLE
CHECK TEST RUN
°C
AMPM
AMPM
VANE CONTROL button
Used to change the air flow direction.
CLOCK button
RESET button
SET button
ON/OFF button
The unit is turned ON and OFF alternately
each time the button is pressed.
MODE SELECT button
Used to switch the operation mode between
cooling, drying, heating, auto and fan mode.
CHECK-TEST RUN button
Only press this button to perform an
inspection check or test operation.
Do not use it for normal operation.
FAN SPEED SELECT button
Used to change the fan speed.
TIMER display
Displays when in timer operation or when
setting timer.
button
SET TEMPERATURE button sets any desired
room temperature.
CLOCK display
Displays the current time.
“ ” “ ” display
Displays the order of timer operation.
“ ” “ ” display
Displays whether timer is on or off.
Buttons used to set the “hour and minute” of
the current time and timer settings.
h and min buttons
display
display
FAN SPEED display indicates which fan
speed has been selected.
display
The vertical direction of air flow is indicated.
display
Blinks when model is selected.
display
display
CHECK and TEST RUN display indicate that
the unit is being checked or test-run.
display
OPERATION MODE display
Operation mode display indicates which
operation mode is in effect.
AUTO STOP (OFF timer): when this switch
is set, the air conditioner will be
automatically stopped at the preset time.
AUTO START (ON timer): when this switch is
set, the air conditioner will be automatically
started at the preset time.
MODEL SELECT
CHECK TEST RUN
LOUVER button
Changes left/right airflow direction.
(Not available for this model.)
SET TEMP. display indicates the desired
temperature which is set.
Lights up while the signal is transmitted to
the indoor unit when the button is pressed.
TIMER CONTROL buttons
3-2. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER
OCH535