Samsung AQ18FA Series User manual

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ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANOPORTUGUÊS
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E S F I P D G DB98-26491A(1)
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
AQ18FA Series
Split-type Air Conditioner
(Cooling and Heating)
AQ24FA Series
AQ18FBA Series
AQ24FBA Series
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Safety Precautions
You should take the following safety precautions when using your air conditioner.
◆Users should not install the air conditioner by themselves.
Ask the dealer or authorized company to install the air conditioner
except the window-type air conditioner in U.S.A and Canada.
◆If you don’t install the air conditioner properly, it may cause a fire,
a water leakage or an electric shock.
◆You must install the air conditioner according to the national wiring
regulations and safety regulations.
◆Install the indoor unit higher than 2.5m from the floor to avoid the
injury caused by the operation of the fan. (except the window-type
air conditioner)
◆The manufacturer is not responsible for the accidents or injury
caused by an incorrect installation.
◆When installing the built-in type air conditioner, keep all electric
cables such as the power cable and the connection cord in pipes,
ducts, or cable channels to protect them from the danger of impact
or any other incidents.
WARNING
INSTALLING THE
AIR CONDITIONER
◆If the power cord of the air conditioner is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified person in order to avoid
a hazard.
◆The air conditioner must be plugged into an independent circuit if
applicable or connect the power cable to the auxiliary circuit breaker.
An all pole disconnection from the power supply must be incorporated
in the fixed wiring with a contact opening of >3mm.
◆Do not extend an electric cord to the air conditioner.
◆The air conditioner must be plugged in after you complete the
installation.
POWER SUPPLY AND
CIRCUIT BREAKER
• If you don’t follow the safety precautions, you may get the risk of an electric
shock, injury or death.
•The manufacturer or qualified service personnel must install this air conditioner.
• Unplug the electric power before repairing, installing or cleaning.
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◆PREPARING THE INSTALLATION
■Deciding the Installation Place .................................................................... 4
■Accessories ................................................................................................. 6
◆INSTALLING THE AIR CONDITIONER
■Fixing the Installation Plate ......................................................................... 7
■Purging the Indoor Unit ............................................................................... 7
■Connecting the Assembly Cable ................................................................. 8
■Installing and Connecting the Drain Hose of the Indoor Unit ...................... 9
■Installing and Connecting the Drain Hose of the Outdoor Unit ................... 9
■Installing and Connecting the Assembly Pipe of the Indoor Unit ................ 10
■Cutting or Extending the Pipe ..................................................................... 11
◆COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
■Purging the Connected Pipes ..................................................................... 12
■Performing the Gas Leak Tests ................................................................... 13
■Fixing the Indoor Unit in Place .................................................................... 13
■Fixing the Outdoor Unit in Place ................................................................. 14
■Final Checks and Trial Operation ................................................................ 14
■Providing Information for User .................................................................... 15
Contents
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Deciding the Installation Place
You should observe the following restrictions when you decide the installation place.
General
Do NOT install the air conditioner under the following conditions;
◆Combustible gases
◆Saline air
◆Machine oil
◆Sulfide gas
◆Special environmental conditions
If you have no alternative place to install it, first consult your dealer or a qualified person.
Indoor Unit
◆There must be no obstacles near the air inlet and outlet.
◆Install the indoor unit on a surface that can support its weight.
◆Choose a place where you can easily connect the pipes and cables to the outdoor unit.
The recommended length of the pipes and cables is 5 meters. The maximum length is ‘L’ meters.
◆Leave sufficient space below the indoor unit to remove the filters easily.
◆Maintain sufficient space around the indoor unit as seen in the picture on page 5.
◆Make sure that the water dripping from the drain hose runs off correctly and safely.
◆Install the indoor unit higher than 2.5m from the ground.
Outdoor Unit
◆NEVER place the outdoor unit on its side or upside down. The compressor lubricating oil may run into the circuit and
damage the outdoor unit seriously.
◆Choose a dry and sunny place avoiding direct sunlight or strong winds.
◆Do not obstruct the passage.
◆Avoid a place that may disturb your neighbor. A noise may occur from the outdoor unit and the discharged air may
run into the neighborhood.
◆Choose a place where you can easily connect the pipes and cables to the indoor unit. The recommended length of
the pipes and cables is 5 meters. The maximum length is ‘L’ meters.
◆Install the outdoor unit on a flat and stable surface. Otherwise it may slant and make some noise and vibration.
◆Install the outdoor unit on a hard and even place that can support its weight.
◆Place the outdoor unit so as to let the discharged air out properly.
◆Maintain sufficient space around the outdoor unit as seen in the picture on page 5.
◆When you install the outdoor unit at a height, you should firmly fix it in its place. The maximum height is ‘H’ meters.
◆Make sure that the water dripping from the drain hose runs off correctly and safely.
◆The air conditioner must be installed according to the national electrical rules.
◆Max input power & current is measured according to IEC standard and input power &
current is measured according to ISO standard.
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PREPARING THE INSTALLATION
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PREPARING THE INSTALLATION
Observe the clearances and maximum lengths as seen in the picture below when installing the air conditioner.
125 mm
or more
300 mm or more
Wrap the refrigerant pipes and the drain
hose with the absorbent pad and vinyl
tape. Refer to page 13 for further details.
You can select the direction of
draining. (left or right)
‘H’ meters maximum
❊ The appearance of the unit may be different from the diagram depending on the model.
✴✴18✴✴
✴✴24✴✴
Model
15
20
8
8
LH
600 mm
minimum
300 mm
minimum
‘L’ meters maximum
300 mm
minimum
600 mm
minimum
125 mm
or more
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Accessories
The following accessories are supplied with the air conditioner.
➢The number of each accessory is indicated in parentheses.
Accessories in the Indoor Unit Case
OWNER'SINSTRUCTIONS
MANUALDEINSTRUCCIONES
ISTRUZIONIPERL'USO
MANUALDEINSTRUÇÕES
MANUELD'UTILISATION
GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
Splut-typeRoomAirConditioner
AireacondicionadodomésticosistemaSplit
Condizionatored'ariaperambientiadunitàSeparate
AparelhodearcondicionadotipoSplit
Climatiseurdetypeséparé
Geteilteraumklimaanlage
Geteilteraumklimaanlage
OWNER'SINSTRUCTIONS
MANUALDEINSTRUCCIONES
ISTRUZIONIPERL'USO
MANUALDEINSTRUÇÕES
MANUELD'UTILISATION
GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
Splut-typeRoomAirConditioner
AireacondicionadodomésticosistemaSplit
Condizionatored'ariaperambientiadunitàSeparate
AparelhodearcondicionadotipoSplit
Climatiseurdetypeséparé
Geteilteraumklimaanlage
Geteilteraumklimaanlage
Installation Plate (1) Remote Control (1)
Batteries for
Remote Control (2) User’s Manual (1) Installation Manual (1)
PREPARING THE INSTALLATION
➢The flare nuts are attached to the end of each pipe of an evaporator or a service port.
Use the nuts when connecting the pipes.
➢
The (2)(4)5-wire assembly cables are optional. If they are not supplied, use the standard cable.
➢The drain plug and rubber leg are only included when the air conditioner is supplied
without the assembly pipe as seen in the picture below.
The following connection accessories are optional. If they are not supplied, you should prepare them
before installing the air conditioner.
➢If these accessories are supplied, you can find them in the accessory box.
Pipe Clamps B (3) M3.8 x 20 Wood
Screws (10) Putty 100g (1)M4 x 16 Tapping Screws (10) Drain Hose, length 2m (1)
Pipe Clamps A (3)
Assembly Pipe,
Ø12.70mm by 5m (1)
(✴✴18✴✴)
PE T3 Foam Tube
Insulation (1)
Rubber Leg (4)Vinyl Tape,
Width 50mm (1) Drain Plug (1)
Assembly Pipe,
Ø 15.88mm by 5m (1)
(✴✴24✴✴)
Assembly Pipe,
Ø6.35mm by 5m (1)
Accessories in the Outdoor Unit Case
3-wire
Power Cable (1) 2-wire Assembly Cable (1) 4-wire Assembly Cable (1)
(✴✴18✴✴)
5-wire
Assembly Cable (1)
(✴✴24✴✴)
Drain Plug (1) Rubber Leg (4)
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Fixing the Installation Plate
Purging the Indoor Unit
Before fixing the installation plate to the wall or window frame, you
must determine the position of the 65-mm hole through which the cable,
pipe and hose pass to connect the indoor unit to the outdoor unit.
When facing the wall, the pipe and cable can be connected from the:
◆Right
◆Left
◆Underside (right)
◆Rear
1Determine the position of the pipe and drain hose hole as seen in the
picture and drill the hole with an inner diameter of 65mm so that it
slants slightly downwards.
2 If you fix the indoor unit to a... Follow step(s)...
Wall 3.
Window frame 4to 6.
3Fix the installation plate to the wall giving attention to the weight of the
indoor unit.
➢If you mount the plate on the concrete wall with anchor bolts,
the anchor bolts must not be projected by more than 20mm.
4Determine the positions of the wooden uprights to be attached to the
window frame.
5Attach the wooden uprights to the window frame giving attention to the
weight of the indoor unit.
6Attach the installation plate to the wooden uprights using tapping
screws as seen in the picture.
I NSTALLING THE A IR CONDITIONER
47
74 74
30mm
Installation plate
Pipe hole
(
Ø 65mm)
(Unit : mm)
➢To prevent dirt or foreign substance from getting into the
pipes during installation, do NOT remove the caps completely
until you are ready to connect the pipes.
Unscrew the caps at the end of each pipe.
Result: All inert gas exhausts from the indoor unit.
On delivery, there may be inert gas inside the indoor unit.
You should purge the gas from the indoor unit before connecting
the assembly pipe.
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Connecting the Assembly Cable
I NSTALLING THE A IR CONDITIONER
The outdoor unit is powered from the indoor unit through the assembly cable.
If the outdoor unit is more than 5 meters away from the indoor unit, you must
extend the cable. The maximum length of the cable is 15(20) meters.
1Extend the assembly cable if necessary.
2Open the front grille by pulling on the tabs on the lower right and left
sides of the indoor unit.
3Remove the screw securing the connector cover.
4Pass the assembly cable through the rear of the indoor unit and connect
the assembly cable to terminals as seen in the picture.
➢Each wire is labeled with the corresponding terminal number.
5Pass the other end of the cable through the 65mm hole in the wall.
6Close the connector cover tightening the screw carefully.
7Close the front grille.
8Remove the terminal board cover on the side of the outdoor unit.
9Connect the cables to the terminals as seen in the picture.
➢Each wire is labeled with the corresponding terminal number.
10 Connect the earth conductor to the earth terminals.
11 Close the terminal board cover tightening the screw carefully.
12 Connect the power cable to the indoor unit.
➢In Russia and Europe, you should consult with the supply
authority to determine the supply system impedance before
installation.
N1 L1 1 2 34NL
N1 L1 1 2 34
44
2
1
L1
N1
E4
2
1
L1
N1
E
E
NLE
N1 L1 1 2 34NL
N1 L1 1 2 34
44
3
2
1
L1
N1
E4
3
2
1
L1
N1
E
E
NLE
Indoor unit
Indoor unit
✴✴18✴✴
✴✴24✴✴
Outdoor unit
Circuit Breaker
(Main power)
Outdoor unit
Circuit Breaker
(Main power)
❊ The designs and shape are subject to change
according to the model.
Power cable specification
➢Connect the power cable to the auxiliary circuit breaker.
If every pole fails to connect to the power supply, it must
be incorporated in a wire with a contact opening of ≥3mm.
✴✴18✴✴
✴✴24✴✴
3G, 2.5mm2
2G, 0.75mm2
4G, 1.0mm2
2G, 0.75mm2
5G, 1.0mm2
Model Power cable Interconnection cable
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Installing and Connecting the Drain Hose of the Indoor Unit
I NSTALLING THE A IR CONDITIONER
Installing and Connecting the Drain Hose of the Outdoor Unit
When installing the drain hose for the indoor unit, you should check if condensate draining is adequate.
When you pass the drain hose through the 65-mm hole drilled in the wall, check the following.
The hose must
NOT slant
upwards.
The end of the drain
hose must NOT be
placed under water.
Do NOT bend the
hose in different
directions.
Keep a clearance of
at least 5cm between
the end of the hose
and the ground.
Do NOT place the
end of the drain hose
in a hollow.
5 cm
less Ditch
Shield
Drain hose Extension drain hose
While heating, ice may accumulate. During the process of defrosting,
you should check if condensate draining is adequate.
For the adequate draining, do the following.
1Insert the drain plug into the drain hole on the underside of the outdoor unit.
2Connect the drain hose to the drain plug.
3Ensure that condensate draining is adequate.
➢The hose will be fixed permanently into position after
finishing the installation and the gas leak test;
refer to page 12 for further details.
1If necessary, connect the 2-meter extension drain hose to the drain hose.
2If you use the extension drain hose, insulate the inside of the extension
drain hose with a shield.
3Fit the drain hose into 1 of 2 drain hose holes, and then fix the end of the
drain hose with a clamp tightly.
➢If you don’t use the other drain hose hole, block it with a rubber stopper.
4Pass the drain hose under the refrigerant pipe keeping the drain hose
tight.
5Pass the drain hose through the hole in the wall. Check if it slants
downwards as seen in the picture.
To install the drain hose, do the following.
Drain hole
❊ The designs and shape are subject to change
according to the model.
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There are 2 refrigerant pipes of different diameters:
◆The smaller one is for the liquid refrigerant
◆The larger one is for the gas refrigerant
A short pipe is already fitted to the air conditioner. You must extend
the pipe using the assembly pipe. (Optional)
The connection procedure for the refrigerant pipe varies according to
the exit position of the pipe when facing the wall:
◆Right (A)
◆Left (B)
◆Underside (C)
◆Rear
1Cut out the appropriate knock-out piece on the rear of the indoor unit
unless you connect the pipe directly from the rear.
2Smooth the cut edges.
3Remove the protection caps of the pipes and connect the assembly
pipe to each pipe. Tighten the nuts first with your hands, and then with
a torque wrench applying the following torque.
Outer Diameter Torque (kgf•cm)
6.35 mm 140~170
12.70 mm 380~420
15.88 mm 440~480
➢If you want to shorten or extend pipes, refer to page 11.
4Cut off the remaining foam insulation.
5If necessary, bend the pipe round along the bottom of the indoor unit.
Then pull it out through the appropriate hole.
◆The pipe should not be projected from the rear of the indoor unit.
◆The bending radius should be more than 100mm.
6Pass the pipe through the hole in the wall.
7For further details on how to connect to the outdoor unit and purge the
air, refer to page 12.
➢The pipe will be insulated and fixed permanently into position
after finishing the installation and the gas leak test; refer to
page 13 for further details.
Installing and Connecting the Assembly Pipe of the Indoor Unit
I NSTALLING THE A IR CONDITIONER
A
B
C
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A 5-meter pipe is supplied with the air conditioner. (Optional)
The length of the pipe can be:
◆Extended up to 15 (20) meters
◆Shortened as required
☛If you need a pipe longer than 5 meters:
◆You must extend the assembly cable.
◆You must add refrigerant to the pipes;
otherwise, the indoor unit may freeze.
1Make sure that you prepared the required tools. (pipe cutter, reamer,
flaring tool and pipe holder)
2If you want to shorten the pipe, cut it using a pipe cutter ensuring that
the cut edge remains at 90°with the side of the pipe. There are some
examples of correctly and incorrectly cut edges below.
3To prevent a gas leak, remove all burrs at the cut edge of the pipe
using a reamer.
4Put a flare nut slightly into the pipe and modify the flare.
Outer Diameter (D) Depth (A)
6.35 mm 1.3 mm
12.70 mm 2.0 mm
15.88 mm 2.2 mm
5Check if you flared the pipe correctly. There are some examples of
incorrectly flared pipes below.
Inclined Damaged Surface Cracked Uneven Thickness
6Align the pipes to connect them easily. Tighten the flare nuts first with
your hands, and then with a torque wrench applying the following torque.
Outer Diameter Torque (kgf•cm)
6.35 mm 140~170
12.70 mm 380~420
15.88 mm 440~480
7For further details on how to connect to the outdoor unit and purge the
air, refer to page 12.
Cutting or Extending the Pipe
xx x x
Oblique Rough Burr
90O
Ox x x
I NSTALLING THE A IR CONDITIONER
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Purging the Connected Pipes
C OMPLETING THE I NSTALLATION
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A
B
C
D
Outdoor unit Indoor unit
Gas pipe side
Liquid pipe side
The outdoor unit is loaded with sufficient R22 refrigerant for a 5-meter pipe.
You should purge the air in the indoor unit and in the pipe.
If air remains in the refrigerant pipes, it affects the compressor. It may cause
reduction of cooling and heating capacity and malfunction. Refrigerant for air
purging is not charged in the outdoor unit.
Use Vacuum Pump as seen in the picture.
1Connect each assembly pipe to the appropriate valve on the outdoor
unit and tighten the flare nut.
2Tighten the flare nut first with your hands, and then with a torque
wrench applying the following torque.
Outer Diameter Torque (kgf•cm)
6.35 mm 140~170
12.70 mm 380~420
15.88 mm 440~480
3Connect the charging hose of low-pressure side of manifold gauge to a
gas service port as seen in the picture.
4Open the valve of the low pressure side of manifold gauge
counterclockwise.
5Purge the air in the connected pipes using vacuum pump for about 10 minutes.
- Close the valve of the low pressure side of manifold gauge clockwise.
- Make sure that pressure gauge show -0.1MPa(-76cmHg) after about
10 minutes.
This procedure is very important to avoid a gas leak.
- Turn off the vacuum pump.
- Remove the hose of the low pressure side of manifold gauge.
6Set a valve cork of liquid and gas service port to the open position.
7Mount the valve stem nuts and the service port cap to the valve, and
tighten them at the torque of 183kgf•cm with a torque wrench.
8Check for a gas leak.
- At this time, especially check for a gas leak from the 3-way valve’s
stem nuts and from the service port cap.
Adding Refrigerant
You must add refrigerant if the pipe is longer than 5 meters.
☛If you use a pipe... Then...
longer than 5 meters, ‘A’g of refrigerant R22 must
be added for each extra metre.
shorter than 5 meters, The purge time is normal.
Refer to the Service Manual for further details.
B
(liquid)
Stem cap
Valve stem
A
(gas)
Vacuum Pump
❊ The designs and shape are subject to change
according to the model.
Model
✴✴18✴✴
✴✴24✴✴
A
30
40
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Performing the Gas Leak Tests
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
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Fixing the Indoor Unit in Place
Installation plate
CD
To check for gas leaks on the... Using a leak detector, check the...
Indoor unit Flare nuts at the end of sections
C and D.
Outdoor unit Valves on sections A and B.
You must check if there is a gas leak before completing all the
installation process. (connecting the assembly pipe and hose between
indoor unit and outdoor unit, insulating the cables, hose and pipe,
and fixing the indoor unit to the installation plate)
1To avoid condensation problems, place heat-resistant polyethylene foam
separately around each refrigerant pipe in the lower part of the indoor unit.
2Wrap the refrigerant pipe and the drain hose in the rear of the indoor
unit with the absorbent pad.
➢Wind the pipe and hose three times to the end of the indoor unit
with the absorbent pad. (20-mm interval)
3Wind the pipe, assembly cable and drain hose with insulation tape.
4Place the bundle (the pipe, assembly cable and drain hose) in the
lower part of the indoor unit carefully so as not to be projected from
the rear of the indoor unit.
5Hook the indoor unit on the installation plate and move the unit to the
right and left until it secures in place.
6Wrap the rest of the pipe with vinyl tape.
7Attach the pipe to the wall using clamps (Optional).
After checking for a gas leak in the system, you can insulate the pipe,
hose and cables. Then place the indoor unit on the installation plate.
A
B
❊ The designs and shape are subject to change
according to the model.
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Fixing the Outdoor Unit in Place
C OMPLETING THE I NSTALLATION
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Final Checks and Trial Operation
To complete the installation, perform the following checks and tests
to ensure that the air conditioner operates correctly.
1Check the following.
◆Strength of the installation site
◆Tightness of pipe connection to detect a gas leak
◆Electric wiring connection
◆Heat-resistant insulation of the pipe
◆Drainage
◆Earth conductor connection
◆Correct operation (follow the steps below)
2Press the button and check the following.
◆ The indicator on the indoor unit lights on and blinks.
◆ The airflow blade opens and the fan gears up for operation.
3Press any button and check the following.
◆ The appropriate indicator lights on and the air conditioner operates
according to the selected mode or function.
4Press the button and check the following.
◆ The airflow blades work properly.
1Place the outdoor unit as indicated on the top of the unit to let the
discharged air out properly.
2Fix the outdoor unit to the appropriate support using anchor bolts.
3If the outdoor unit is exposed to strong winds, install shield plates
around the outdoor unit, so that the fan can operate correctly.
You should install the outdoor unit on a stable base to avoid the
generation of noise and vibration, especially when installing the
outdoor unit close to your neighbor.
If you install the outdoor unit in a place exposed to strong winds or
at a height, you must fix it to the appropriate support (wall or ground).
➢Secure the rubber leg in order to prevent the generation of
noise and vibration.
‘X’mm
Rubber leg
‘Y’mm
Model
✴✴18✴✴
✴✴24✴✴
X
628
660
Y
310
340
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Providing Information for User
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
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1How to start and stop the air conditioner
2How to select the modes and functions
3How to adjust the temperature and fan speed
4How to adjust the airflow direction
5How to set the timers
After finishing the installation of the air conditioner, you should explain
the following to the user. Refer to appropriate pages in the User’s Manual.
➢When you complete the installation successfully, hand over
the User’s Manual and this Installation Manual to the user for
storage in a handy and safe place.
6How to clean and replace the filters
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