Samsung SH09BWHA Series User manual

E§§HNIKA
EDB98-26315A(1)
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
SH09BWHA Series
Split-type Air Conditioner
(Cooling and Heating)
SH12BWHA Series
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Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions must be taken when using your air conditioner.
◆The unit should not be installed by the user. Ask the dealer or authorized
company to install the units except room air conditioners for the U.S.A and
Canada area.
◆If the unit is installed improperly, water leakage, electric shock or fire may
result.
◆The air conditioner must be installed in accordance with national wiring
regulations and safety regulations wherever applicable.
◆Mount with the lowest moving parts at least 2.5 m above the floor or grade
level. (If applicable)
◆The manufacturer does not assume responsibility for accidents or injury
caused by an incorrectly installed air conditioner. If you are unsure about
installation, contact an installation specialist.
◆When installing the built-in type air conditioner, keep all electrical cables
such as the power cable and the connection cord in pipe, ducts, cable
channels e.t.c to protect them against liquids, outside impacts and so on.
WARNING
INSTALLING THE UNIT
◆If the power cord of this air conditioner is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
◆The unit 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 use an extension cord with this product.
◆If the unit is equipped with a power supply cord and a plug, the plug must
be accessible after installation.
◆This appliance must be installed accordance with the national wiring
regulations.
POWER SUPPLY LINE,
FUSE OR CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Risk of electric shock. • Can cause injury or death. • Disconnect all
remote electric power supplies before servicing, installing or cleaning.
• This must be done by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

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◆PREPARING THE INSTALLATION
■Deciding on Where to Install the Air Conditioner.......................................... 4
■Air Conditioner and Accessories................................................................... 6
◆INSTALLING THE UNIT
■Fixing the Installation Plate........................................................................... 7
■Purging the Unit............................................................................................. 7
■Connecting the Assembly Cable................................................................... 8
■Installing and Connecting the Indoor Unit Drain Hose.................................. 9
■Installing and Connecting the Outdoor Unit Drain Hose............................... 9
■Installing and Connecting the Indoor Unit Assembly Piping ......................... 10
■Cutting/Extending the Piping ........................................................................ 11
◆COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
■Connecting Up and Purging the Circuit......................................................... 12
■Performing Leak Tests................................................................................... 13
■Placing the Indoor Unit in Position................................................................ 13
■Fixing the Outdoor Unit in Position ............................................................... 14
■Checking and Testing Operations ................................................................. 14
■Explaining Operations to the Owner ............................................................. 15
Contents

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Deciding on Where to Install the Air Conditioner
When deciding on the location of the air conditioner with the owner, the following restrictions
must be taken into account.
General
Do NOT install the air conditioner in a location where it will come into contact with the following elements:
◆Combustible gases
◆Saline air
◆Machine oil
◆Sulphide gas
◆Special environmental conditions
If you must install the unit in such conditions, first consult your dealer.
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 position that enables the piping and cables to be easily connected to the outdoor unit and the
recommended length of 7.5 metres to be respected (15 metres maximum).
◆Leave enough clearance beneath the indoor unit to enable the filters to be removed without hindrance.
◆Maintain sufficient clearance around the indoor unit, as indicated in the diagram on the page opposite.
◆Make sure that the water dripping from the drain hose runs away correctly and safely.
◆Install the indoor unit on the wall which is far from the floor by more than 2.5 metres.
Outdoor Unit
◆The outdoor unit must NEVER be placed on its side or upside down, as the compressor lubrication oil will run into the
cooling circuit and seriously damage the unit.
◆Choose a location that is dry and sunny, but not exposed to direct sunlight or strong winds.
◆Do not block any passageways or thoroughfares.
◆Choose a location where the noise of the air conditioner when running and the discharged air do not disturb any
neighbours.
◆Choose a position that enables the piping and cables to be easily connected to the indoor unit and the recommended
length of 7.5 metres to be respected (15 metres maximum).
◆Install the outdoor unit on a flat, stable surface that can support its weight and does not generate any unnecessary
noise and vibration.
◆Position the outdoor unit so that the air flow is directed towards the outside, as indicated by the arrows on the top of
the unit.
◆Maintain sufficient clearance around the outdoor unit, as indicated in the diagram on the page opposite.
◆If the outdoor unit is installed at a height, ensure that its base is firmly fixed in position; the maximum height is
7metres.
◆Make sure that the water dripping from the drain hose runs away correctly and safely.
◆You have just purchased a split-type room air conditioner and it has been installed by
your installation specialist.
◆This device 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
125 mm
or more
600 mm
minimum
300 mm
minimum
300 mm
minimum
600 mm
minimum
15metres
maximum
Respect the clearances and maximum lengths indicated in the diagram below when installing the unit.
Wrap the refrigerant pipes and the drain
hose up in the absorbent pad and the
vinyl tape, refer to page 13.
This drain direction is selectable
to left or right.
7metres maximum
125 mm
or more
300 mm or more

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Air Conditioner and Accessories
The following accessories are supplied with the air conditioner.
➢The quantities are indicated in parentheses.
Accessories in the Indoor Unit Case
OWNER'S INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO
MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
Splut-type Room Air Conditioner
Aire acondicionado doméstico sistema Split
Condizionatore d'aria per ambienti ad unità Separate
Aparelho de ar condicionado tipo Split
Climatiseur de type séparé
Geteilte raumklimaanlage
OWNER'S INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO
MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
Splut-type Room Air Conditioner
Aire acondicionado doméstico sistema Split
Condizionatore d'aria per ambienti ad unitàSeparate
Aparelho de ar condicionado tipo Split
Climatiseur de type séparé
Geteilte raumklimaanlage
Accessories in the Outdoor Unit Case
➢The flare nuts are attached to the end of each evaporator in/out pipe or service valve.
Use the nuts when connecting the pipe.
➢The 4-wire assembly cable is depending on the option. 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 piping illustrated below.
The following connection accessories may be supplied, depending on the option. If they are not supplied,
it is recommended that you collect them together before starting to install the air conditioner.
➢If these accessories are supplied, they are located in the accessory box.
Installation Plate (1) Remote Control (1)
Rubber LEG (4)
Batteries for
Remote Control (2) Owner’s Instruction Booklet (1) Installation Manual (1)
PREPARING THE INSTALLATION
Pipe Clamps B (3) M3.8 x 20 Screws
for Wood (10) Putty 100g (1)M4 x 16 Tapped Screws (10) Drain Hose, length 2m (1)
Pipe Clamps A (3)
Assembly Piping,
Ø9.52mm by 7.5m (1)
PE T3 Foam Tube
Insulation (1)
Rubber LEG (4)Vinyl Tape,
Width 50mm (1) Drain Plug (1)
Assembly Piping,
Ø6.35mm by 7.5m (1)
Drain Plug (1)
4-wire
Assembly Cable (1)

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Fixing the Installation Plate
Purging the Unit
Before fixing the installation plate to a wall or window frame, you
must determine the position of the 65 mm hole through which the
cable, piping and hose pass to connect the indoor unit up to the
outdoor unit. When facing the air conditioner in position on the wall,
the piping and cable can be connected from the:
◆Right
◆Left
◆Underside (right or left)
◆Rear (right or left)
1Determine the position of the pipe and drain hose hole using the right
figure and drill the hole with an inner diameter of 65 mm so that it slants
slightly downwards.
2 If you are fixing the indoor unit to a... Then follow Steps...
Wall 3.
Window frame 4to 6.
3Fix the installation plate to the wall in a manner appropriate to the weight
of the indoor unit.
➢If you are mounting the plate on a concrete wall with anchor
bolts, the anchor bolts must not project by more than 20 mm.
4Determine the positions of the wooden uprights to be attached to the
window frame.
5Attach the wooden uprights to the window frame in a manner appropriate
to the weight of the indoor unit.
6Using tapped screws, attach the installation plate to the wooden uprights,
as illustrated in the last figure opposite.
INSTALLING THE UNIT
45
90 90
30mm
Installation plate
Pipe hole
(
Ø 65mm)
(Unit : mm)
On delivery, the indoor unit is loaded with an inert gas. All this gas
must therefore be purged before connecting the assembly piping.
To purge the inert gas, proceed as follows.
Unscrew the caps at the end of each pipe.
Result: All inert gas escapes from the indoor unit.
➢To prevent dirt or foreign objects from getting into the pipes
during installation, do NOT remove the caps completely
until you are ready to connect the piping.

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Connecting the Assembly Cable
The outdoor unit is powered from the indoor unit via the assembly cable.
If the outdoor unit is more than five metres away from the indoor unit,
the cable must first be extended to a maximum of 15 metres.
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 shown in the figure.
➢Each wire is labeled with the corresponding terminal number.
5Pass the other end of the cable through the 65 mm hole in the wall.
6Replace the connector cover, carefully tightening the screw.
7Close the front grille.
8Remove the terminal board cover on the side of the outdoor unit.
9Connect the cables to terminals as shown in the figure.
➢Each wire is labeled with the corresponding terminal number.
10 Connect the earth wires to the earth terminals.
11 Replace the terminal board cover, carefully tightening the screw.
12 Connect the power cable with the indoor unit.
➢Specially for Russian and European market, before installation,
the supply authority should be consulted to determine the
supply system impedance to ensure compliance.
INSTALLING THE UNIT
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Indoor
unit
Outdoor
unit
Power cable specification
➢Connect the power cable to the auxiliary circuit breaker.
An all pole disconnection from the power supply must be
incorporated in the fixed wiring(≥3mm).
Power cable
3G, 1.5mm2,
10/16A
H05VV-F
Interconnection
cable
4G, 1.5mm2
H07RN-F
Power plug or
circuit breaker
Power plug with
earth pole.
(More than 15A)

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To install the drain hose, proceed as follows.
1If necessary, connect the 2-metre extension to the drain hose.
2If you are using the extension, insulate the inside part of the extension
drain hose with a shield.
3Install a drain hose on one of two drain hose holes, then fix tight the end of a
drain hose with a clamp.
➢Block the rest you don’t use with a rubber stopper.
4Pass the drain hose under the refrigerant piping, taking care to keep the
drain hose tight.
5Pass the drain hose through the hole in the wall, making sure that it is
sloping downwards, as shown in the illustrations above.
➢The hose will be fixed permanently into position once the
whole installation has been tested for gas leaks; refer to
page 12 for further details.
Installing and Connecting the Indoor Unit Drain Hose
Installing and Connecting the Outdoor Unit Drain Hose
Care must be taken when installing the drain hose for the indoor unit to ensure that any condensation
water is correctly drained outside. When passing the drain hose through the 65 mm hole drilled in the
wall, check that none of the following situations occur.
The hose must
NOT slope
upwards.
The end of the drain
hose must NOT be
placed in water.
Do NOT bend the
hose in different
directions.
Keep a clearance of
at least 5 cm 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
INSTALLING THE UNIT
When using the air conditioner in the heating mode, ice may
accumulate. During de-icing, the condensed water must be drained
off safely. Consequently, you must install a drain hose on the outdoor
unit, following the instructions below.
1Insert the drain plug into the drain hole on the underside of the outdoor unit.
➢There are 3 drain holes on the underside. You can use any hole for
your convenience.
2Connect the drain hose to the drain plug.
3Ensure that the drained water runs off correctly and safely.
Drain hole
Drain hole (option)

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There are two refrigerant pipes of different diameters:
◆A smaller one for the liquid refrigerant
◆A larger one for the gas refrigerant
A short length of piping is already fitted to the air conditioner. You must
extend this piping using assembly piping (optionally supplied).
The connection procedure for the refrigerant piping varies according to the
exit position of the piping from the indoor unit, as seen when facing the air
conditioner in position on the wall:
◆Right (A)
◆Left (B)
◆Underside (C), (D)
◆Rear (C), (D)
1With a knife, cut out the appropriate knock-out piece on the rear of the
indoor unit (unless you are connecting directly from the rear).
2Smooth the cut edges.
3Remove the protection caps on the pipes and connect the assembly piping
to each pipe, tightening the nuts, first manually and then with a torque
wrench, applying the following torque.
Outer Diameter Torque (kgf•cm)
6.35 mm 140~170
9.52 mm 250~280
➢If the piping must be shortened or extended, refer to page 11.
4Cut off any excess foam insulation.
5If necessary, bend the pipe round, along the bottom of the indoor unit and
out through the appropriate hole, taking care to ensure that:
◆The piping does not jut out from the rear of the indoor unit
◆The bending radius is 100 mm or more
6Pass the piping through the hole in the wall.
7For further details on how to connect up to the outdoor unit and purge the
circuit, refer to page 12.
➢ The piping will be insulated and fixed permanently into position once
the whole installation has been tested for gas leaks;
refer to page 13 for
further details.
Installing and Connecting the Indoor Unit Assembly Piping
INSTALLING THE UNIT
A
B
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7.5 metres of piping is supplied with the air conditioner(Optional).
This length can if necessary be:
◆Extended to a maximum of 15metres
◆Shortened as required
☛If more than 7.5 metres of piping is required:
◆The assembly cable must also be extended
◆You can install 15m of connecting pipe to the maximum,
and you don’t have to charge any additional refrigerant.
1Make sure that you have the required tools available (pipe cutter, reamer,
flaring tool and pipe holder).
2If you wish to shorten the piping, cut it using a pipe cutter, taking care to
ensure that the cut edge remains at a 90°angle with the side of the pipe,
and referring to the illustrations below for examples of edges cut correctly
and incorrectly. Oblique Rough Burr
3To prevent any gas from leaking out, remove all burrs at the cut end of the
pipe, using a reamer.
4Slide a flare nut on to the pipe and modify the flare.
Outer Diameter (D) Depth (A)
6.35 mm 1.3 mm
9.52 mm 1.8 mm
5Check that the flaring is correct, referring to the illustrations below for
examples of incorrect flaring.
Inclined Damaged Surface Cracked Uneven Thickness
6Align the pipes to be connected and tighten the flare nuts first manually and
then with a torque wrench, applying the following torque.
Outer Diameter Torque (kgf•cm)
6.35 mm 140~170
9.52 mm 250~280
7For further details on how to connect up to the outdoor unit and purge the
circuit, refer to page 12.
Cutting/Extending the Piping
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Ox x
xx x x
x
INSTALLING THE UNIT

Connecting Up and Purging the Circuit
C OMPLETING THE I NSTALLATION
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A
B
C
D
B
(liquid)
Outdoor unit Indoor unit
Gas pipe side
Liquid pipe side
Stem cap
Valve stem
A
(gas)
Vacuum Pump
The outdoor unit is loaded with sufficient R410A refrigerant for 7.5 metres
of piping. The air in the indoor unit and in the pipe must be purged. If air
remains in the refrigeration pipes, it will affect the compressor, reduce to
cooling/heating capacity and could lead to a malfunction.
Refrigerant for air purging is not charged in the outdoor unit.
Use Vacuum Pump as shown at the figure.
1Connect each assembly pipe to the appropriate valve on the outdoor unit
and tighten the flare nut.
2Referring to the illustration opposite, tighten the flare nut first manually and
then with a torque wrench, applying the following torque.
Outer Diameter Torque (kgf•cm)
6.35 mm 140~170
9.52 mm 250~280
3Connect the charging hose of low pressure side of manifold gauge to the
packed valve having a service port as shown at the figure.
4Open the valve of the low pressure side of manifold gauge
counterclockwise.
5Purge the air from the system 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
- 10minutes.
- This procedure is very important in order to avoid gas leak.
- Turn off the vacuum pump
- Remove the hose of the low pressure side of manifold gauge.
6Set valve cork of both liquid side and gas side of packed valve 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 gas leakage.
- At this time, especially check for gas leakage from the 3-way valve’s
stem nuts, and from the service port cap.
➢ You can install 15m of connecting pipe to the maximum, and you
don’t have to charge any additional refrigerant.

Performing Leak Tests
Placing the Indoor Unit in Position
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
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Once you have checked that there are no leaks in the system, you can insulate
the piping, hose and cables and place the indoor unit on 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 pipes and the drain hose located at the rear of the
indoor unit up in the absorbent pad.
Triply wind the pipes and hose to the end of the indoor unit with
the absorbent pad (make intervals of 20mm).
3Wind insulating tape around the pipes, assembly cable and drain hose.
4Place the resulting bundle carefully in the lower part of the indoor unit,
making sure that it does not jut out from the rear of the indoor unit.
5Hook the indoor unit on to the installation plate and move the unit to the right
and left until you are sure that it is securely in place.
6Finish wrapping vinyl tape around the rest of the piping leading to the
outdoor unit.
7Using clamps (optionally supplied), attach the piping to the wall wherever
possible.
Installation plate
Before completing the installation (insulation of the cables, hose and
piping and fixing of the indoor unit to the installation plate), you must
check that there are no gas leaks.
To check for gas leaks on the... Then, 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.
CD
A
B

Fixing the Outdoor Unit in Position
C OMPLETING THE I NSTALLATION
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Checking and Testing Operations
The outdoor unit must be installed on a rigid and stable base to
avoid any increase in the noise level and vibration, particularly if the
outdoor unit is to be installed close to a neighbour.
If it is to be installed in a location exposed to strong winds or at a height,
the unit must be fixed to an appropriate support (wall or ground).
1Position the outdoor unit so that the air flow is directed towards the
outside, as indicated by the arrows on the top of the unit.
2Attach 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.
➢Certainly fix up its rubber leg, in order to prevent its vibration
and noise.
To complete the installation, perform the following checks and tests to
ensure that the air conditioner is operating correctly.
1Review all the following elements in the installation:
◆Installation site strength
◆Piping connection tightness to detect any gas leakages
◆Connection wiring
◆Heat-resistant insulation of the piping
◆Drainage
◆Earthing wire connection
◆Correct operations (follow the steps below)
2Press the button.
Result:◆ The indicator lights on the indoor unit flash at half-second
intervals.
◆ While the indoor unit opens, the indoor unit fan runs to start.
3Press the button.
Result: The outdoor unit operates in cooling or heating mode as
following the room temperature.
4Air flow direction Press the button and check that the air flow
blades work properly.
538mm
Rubber leg
290mm

Explaining Operations to the Owner
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
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Before leaving the premises on which you have installed the air conditioner,
you should explain the following operations to the owner, making reference
to the appropriate pages in the owner’s instruction booklet.
1How to start and stop the air conditioner.
2How to select the operating mode and adjust the temperature and fan
settings.
3How to adjust the air flow direction.
4How to set the timers.
5How to remove and clean the filters.
➢Once the owner is happy with the basic operations, hand
over the owner’s instruction booklet and this installation
manual for storage in a handy and safe place.

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