Daikin Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DAW1, Installer'S Reference Manual

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1 | General safety precautions
Installer reference guide
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EPRA14~W1 + ETVH/9W(G)
Daikin Altherma 3 H HT F
4P587502-1A – 2020.01
NOTICE
▪
To avoid compressor breakdown, do NOT charge more than the specified amount
of refrigerant.
▪
When the refrigerant system is to be opened, refrigerant MUST be treated
according to the applicable legislation.
WARNING
Make sure there is no oxygen in the system. Refrigerant may only be charged after
performing the leak test and the vacuum drying.
Possible consequence: Self-combustion and explosion of the compressor because of
oxygen going into the operating compressor.
▪ In case recharge is required, see the nameplate of the unit. It states the type of
refrigerant and necessary amount.
▪ The unit is factory charged with refrigerant and depending on pipe sizes and pipe
lengths some systems require additional charging of refrigerant.
▪ Only use tools exclusively for the refrigerant type used in the system, this to
ensure pressure resistance and prevent foreign materials from entering into the
system.
▪ Charge the liquid refrigerant as follows:
If Then
A siphon tube is present
(i.e., the cylinder is marked with "Liquid
filling siphon attached")
Charge with the cylinder upright.
A siphon tube is NOT present Charge with the cylinder upside down.
▪ Open refrigerant cylinders slowly.
▪ Charge the refrigerant in liquid form. Adding it in gas form may prevent normal
operation.
CAUTION
When the refrigerant charging procedure is done or when pausing, close the valve of
the refrigerant tank immediately. If the valve is NOT closed immediately, remaining
pressure might charge additional refrigerant.
Possible consequence: Incorrect
refrigerant amount.
1.2.4 Brine
If applicable. See the installation manual or installer reference guide of your
application for more information.
WARNING
The selection of the brine MUST be in accordance with the applicable legislation.