Samsung AQV09J Series User manual

ENGLISH
Split - type Air Conditioner
(Cooling and Heating)
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
AQV09J Series
AQV12J Series
AQV18J Series
AQV24J Series
ESPAÑOLFRANÇAIS
DB98-27556A(1)
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Contents
 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
 Choosing the Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
 INSTALLING THE AIR CONDITIONER
 Fixing the Installation Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
 Purging the Indoor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
 Installing and Connecting the Assembly Pipe of the Indoor Unit . . . . 8
 Cutting or Extending the Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
 Installing and Connecting the Drain Hose of the Indoor Unit . . . . . . 10
 Changing Direction of the Drain Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
 Installing and Connecting the Drain Hose of the Outdoor Unit . . . . . 11
 Connecting the Assembly Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
 COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
 Purging the Connected Pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
 Performing the Gas Leak Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
 Fixing the Indoor Unit in Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
 Fixing the Outdoor Unit in Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
 Final Check and Trial Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
 Providing Information for User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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ENGLISH
Safety Precautions
Keep this installation manual together with the user’s manual in a handy place so that you can find it whenever
you need to see it after reading this manual thoroughly.
 Make sure to read the following safety precautions carefully before installation.
 Make sure to observe the cautions specified in this manual.
 Conduct a test run of the unit after installation and then explain all system functions to the owner.
 The indications and meanings are as shown below.
WARNING
 This indicates the possibility of serious injury or death.

Installation must be carried
out by a qualified installer.

Installers are required to read
the general information
carefully for safety.

Do not put the unit near
dangerous substances to
prevent fire, explosion or
injury and do not expose
the unit to direct sunlight.
Do not install the unit by
yourself (owners).
Incorrect installation of the
unit could cause injury due
to fire, electric shock and
water leakage or from the
unit falling. Consult a dealer
or a qualified installer.
Install the unit in a place
where it is strong enough
to hold the product weight.
When installed in place
where it is not strong
enough to withhold the
product weight, the unit
could fall and cause injury.

Use the specified wires to
connect the indoor and
outdoor units securely and
attach the wires firmly to the
terminal block connecting
sections so that the pressure
is not applied to the sections.
Inappropriate connection and
fixing could cause fire.

Avoid the use of an
extension cord and do not
share the power outlet with
other appliances. Incomplete
connection, defective
insulation or exceeding the
permissible current may cause
electric shock or fire.

Make sure that the refrigerant
gas does not leak after
completing the installation.
If the refrigerant gas of
the indoor unit leaks and
comes into contact with the
fan heater, space heater or
stove, harmful substances
will be generated.
Perform the installation
securely referring to
the installation manual.
Incomplete installation
could cause personal injury
due to fire, electric shock
and water leakage or from
the unit falling.
Attach the electrical cover
to the indoor and outdoor
unit securely. If not, it could
result in fire or electric
shock due to dust or water.
Make sure to use the part
provided or specified parts
for the installation work.
The use of defective parts
could cause an injury or
leakage of water due to a
fire, an electric shock, the
unit falling, etc.
Make sure to turn off
the main power when
setting up the indoor unit
electrical circuit or power
cords.
There is a risk of electric
shock.
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CAUTION
 This indicates the possibility of serious injury or damage to environments when
operated incorrectly.

Check the unit for damage
that may have taken place
during transportation and do
not install or use damaged
equipment.

All of the manufacturing and
packaging material used for
your new appliance are
compatible with the
environment and can be
recycled.

Dispose of the packaging
material in accordance with
the local requirements.

This product is an air
conditioning system and
contains a coolant that must
be recovered and disposed
of in an appropriate way by
qualified personnel. At the
end of the life cycle, take it to
a proper recycling or disposal
center or return it to the
dealer so that it can be
disposed correctly.
Grounding the unit.
Do not connect the ground
to a gas pipe, water pipe,
lightning rod or telephone
grounding. Defective
grounding could cause
electric shock.

Do not install the unit in a
place where it is exposed to
inflammable gas leakage.
There is a risk of explosion.

Install a ground leakage
breaker depending on the
installation place (where it is
humid). If not, it may cause
electric shock.

Perform the drainage/piping
work securely according to
the installation manual.
If not, water could drop from
the unit and household
goods could get wet and
damaged.
Fasten a flare nut with a
torque wrench as specified
in this installation manual.
When fastened too tight,
a flare nut may break after
a long period of time and
cause refrigerant leakage.

To prevent injury when
accidentally touching the
indoor unit fan, install the
indoor unit on a place higher
than 8.2ft (2.5m).

The air conditioner must be
installed according to the
national electrical
regulations.

The maximum input power &
current is measured
according to the IEC standard
and the input power &
current is measured
according to the ISO
standard.
WARNING
 This indicates the possibility of serious injury or death.

The unit should be installed in
accordance with the National
Electrical regulations.

Ensure that the national safety
code requirements have been
followed for the main supply
circuit. Ensure that a properly
sized and connected ground
wire is in place.

Check if the voltage and the
frequency of the main power
supply are those required for
the unit to be installed and
check the connection.

Make sure that properly sized
disconnecting and safety
switches are installed.
Do not attempt to repair,
move, modify or reinstall
the unit on your own. Make
sure that these installations
are carried out by qualified
personnel to avoid electric
shock or fire.

Use the unit on a single outlet
circuit. Do not share the power
outlet with other appliances.
Obtain the consent by a
qualified installer before
connecting the unit to the
power supply system.
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ENGLISH
Choosing the Installation Location
 Avoid the following places to prevent malfunction of the unit
- Where there is machine oil - Salty environment such as the seaside areas
- Where sulfide gas exists - Other special atmosphere areas
CAUTION
Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit
 Where airflow is not blocked
 Where cool air can be distributed throughout the room
 Install the refrigerant piping length and the height
difference of both indoor and outdoor units as
indicated in the installation diagram
 Wall that prevents vibration and is strong enough to hold the
product weight
 Out of the direct sunlight
 3.3ft (1m) or more away from the TV or radio
(to prevent the screen from being distorted or noise from being
generated)
 As far away as possible from fluorescent and incandescent lights
(so that the remote control can be operated well)
 A place where the air filter can be replaced easily
 Where it is not exposed to strong wind
 Well ventilated and dustless places
 Out of the direct sunlight and rain
 Where neighbors are not annoyed by operation sound or hot air
 Solid wall or support that prevents vibration and is strong
enough to hold the product weight
 Where there is no risk of flammable gas leakage
 When installing the unit at a high place be sure to fix the unit
legs
 9.9ft (3m) or more away from the TV or radio (to prevent the
screen from being distorted or noise from being generated)
 Install the unit horizontally
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Observe the clearances and maximum lengths as seen in the picture below when installing the air conditioner.
4.9 inch (125mm)
or more
11.8 inch (300mm) or more
4.9 inch (125mm)
or more
23.6 inch (600mm)
minimum
11.8 inch (300mm)
minimum
Wrap the refrigerant pipes and the drain
hose with the absorbent pad and vinyl
tape. Refer to page 15 for further details.
You can select the direction
of draining. (left or right)
The appearance of the unit may be different from the diagram depending on the model.
23.6 inch (600mm)
minimum
11.8 inch (300mm)
minimum
“A” maximum
total pipe length
“B” maximum total
pipe Height
Model “A” “B”
AQV09J
AQV12J49.2ft(15m) 26.2ft(8m)
AQV18J
AQV24J98.4ft(30m) 49.2ft(15m)
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Accessories
The following accessories are supplied with the air conditioner:
 The number of each accessory is indicated in parentheses.
 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.
Accessories in the Outdoor Unit Case
Accessories in the Indoor Unit Case
Installation Plate (1) Remote Control (1)
Batteries for
Remote Control (2)
User’s Manual (1) Installation Manual (1)
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Drain Plug (1) Rubber Leg (4)
Service Manual (1)
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Fixing the Installation Plate
Purging the Indoor Unit
Upon delivery, there may be inert gas inside the indoor unit. Purge the gas
from the indoor unit before connecting the assembly pipe.
Unscrew the caps at the end of each pipe.
Result: All inert gas exhausts from the indoor unit.

To prevent dirt or foreign substances from getting into the pipes during
installation, do NOT remove the caps completely until you are ready to
connect the pipes.
INSTALLING THE AIR CONDTIONER
Before fixing the installation plate to the wall or window frame, you must
determine the position of the 2.56 inch (65mm) 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 (right or left)
1
Determine the position of the pipe and drain hose hole as seen in the picture
and drill the hole with an inner diameter of 2.56 inch (65mm) so that it slants
slightly downwards.
2If you fix the indoor unit to a... Follow step(s)...
Wall 3.
Window frame 4 to 6.
3
Fix the installation plate to the wall giving attention to the weight of the
indoor unit.
 If you mount the plate to a concrete wall with anchor bolts, the anchor
bolts must not project more than 0.8 inch (20mm).
4
Determine the positions of the wooden uprights to be attached to the
window frame.
5
Attach the wooden uprights to the window frame giving attention to the
weight of the indoor unit.
6
Attach the installation plate to the wooden uprights using tapping screws as
seen in the picture.
A
B B
C
Pipe hole
Ø2.56 inch (65mm)
AQV09J
AQV12J
AQV18J
AQV24J
inch mm inch mm
A4.72 120 5.51 140
B1.06 27 1.34 34
C2.68 68 2.68 68
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INSTALLING THE AIR CONDTIONER
Installing and Connecting the Assembly Pipe of the Indoor Unit
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 may need to 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
1
Cut out the appropriate knock-out piece on the rear of the indoor unit unless
you connect the pipe directly from the rear.
2
Smooth the cut edges.
3
Remove 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
1/4 inch (6.35mm)
10.1~12.3ft • lb (140~170 kgf • cm)
3/8 inch (9.52mm) 18.1~20.3ft • lb (250~280 kgf • cm)
1/2 inch (12.80mm) 27.5~30.4ft • lb (380~420 kgf • cm)
5/8 inch (15.88mm) 31.8~34.7ft • lb (440~480 kgf • cm)
 If you want to shorten or extend pipes, refer to page 9.
4
Cut off the remaining foam insulation.
5
If necessary, bend the pipe to fit along the bottom of the indoor unit.
Then pull it out through the appropriate hole.
 The pipe should not project from the rear of the indoor unit.
 The bending radius should be 4 inch(100mm) or more.
6
Pass the pipe through the hole in the wall.
7
For further details on how to connect to the outdoor unit and purge the air,
refer to page 13.
 The pipe will be insulated and fixed permanently into position after
finishing the installation and the gas leak test; refer to page 14 for
further details.
B
A
C
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Cutting or Extending the Pipe
A 24.6ft (7.5m) pipe is supplied with the air conditioner. (optional)
The length of the pipe can be:
 Extended up to “A”
 Shortened as required
 If you need a pipe longer than 24.6ft (7.5m):
 You must extend the assembly cable.
 For further details on how much refrigerant(R410A) should be
added, refer to Page 13.
1
Make sure that you have the required tools (pipe cutter, reamer, flaring tool
and pipe holder.)
2
If 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 (see examples of correctly and
incorrectly cut edges below.)
Oblique Rough Burr
3
To prevent a gas leak, remove all burrs at the cut edge of the pipe using a
reamer.
4
Put a flare nut slightly into the pipe and modify the flare.
Outer Diameter (D)
Depth (A)
1/4 inch (6.35mm) 0.05 inch (1.3mm)
3/8 inch (9.52mm) 0.07 inch (1.8mm)
1/2 inch (12.80mm) 0.08 inch (2.0mm)
5/8 inch (15.88mm) 0.09 inch (2.2mm)
5
Check if you flared the pipe correctly (see examples of incorrectly flared pipes
below.)
Inclined Damaged Surface Cracked Uneven Thickness
6
Align 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
1/4 inch (6.35mm)
10.1~12.3ft • lb (140~170 kgf • cm)
3/8 inch (9.52mm) 18.1~20.3ft • lb (250~280 kgf • cm)
1/2 inch (12.80mm) 27.5~30.4ft • lb (380~420 kgf • cm)
5/8 inch (15.88mm) 31.8~34.7ft • lb (440~480 kgf • cm)
7
For further details on how to connect to the outdoor unit and purge the air,
refer to page 13.
INSTALLING THE AIR CONDTIONER
Model “A”
AQV09J
AQV12J49.2ft(15m)
AQV18J
AQV24J98.4ft(30m)
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INSTALLING THE AIR CONDTIONER
Installing and Connecting the Drain Hose of the Indoor Unit
When installing the drain hose for the indoor unit, check if condensation draining is adequate.
When passing the drain hose through the 65-mm hole drilled in the wall, check the following:
Drain hose installation:
1
If necessary, connect the 6.6 ft (2m) extension drain hose to the drain hose.
2
If you use the extension drain hose, insulate the inside of the extension drain
hose with a shield.
3
Fit the drain hose into 1 of 2 drain hose holes, then fix the end of the drain
hose tightly with a clamp.
 If you don’t use the other drain hose hole, block it with a rubber stopper.
4
Pass the drain hose under the refrigerant pipe, keeping the drain hose tight.
5
Pass the drain hose through the hole in the wall. Check if it slants downwards
as seen in the picture.
 The hose will be fixed permanently into position after finishing
the installation and the gas leak test; refer to page 14 for further details.
Shield
Drain hose Extension drain hose
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 2inch (50mm)
between the end of the
hose and the ground.
Do NOT place the end
of the drain hose in a
hollow.
2inch
(50mm)
less
Ditch
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