7 Installation
Installer reference guide
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ERHQ+ERLQ011~016 + EHVH/X11+16S18+26CB
Daikin Altherma – Low temperature split
4P384975-1C – 2018.02
▪ Do NOT apply excessive force to the valve stem. Doing so may
break the valve body.
▪ ALWAYS make sure to secure the stop valve with a spanner, then
loosen or tighten the flare nut with a torque wrench. Do NOT place
the spanner on the stem cap, as this could cause a refrigerant
leak.
a
b
a
Spanner
b
Torque wrench
▪ When it is expected that the operating pressure will be low (e.g.
when cooling will be performed while the outside air temperature
is low), sufficiently seal the flare nut in the stop valve on the gas
line with silicon sealant to prevent freezing.
Silicon sealant; make sure there is no gap.
To open/close the stop valve
1
Remove the stop valve cover.
2
Insert a hexagon wrench (liquid side: 4 mm, gas side: 6 mm)
into the valve stem and turn the valve stem:
Counterclockwise to open.
Clockwise to close.
3
When the stop valve CANNOT be turned any further, stop
turning. The valve is now open/closed.
To handle the stem cap
▪ The stem cap is sealed where indicated with the arrow. Do NOT
damage it.
▪ After handling the stop valve, tighten the stem cap, and check for
refrigerant leaks.
Item
Tightening torque (N∙m)
Stem cap, liquid side
13.5~16.5
Stem cap, gas side
22.5~27.5
To handle the service cap
▪ ALWAYS use a charge hose equipped with a valve depressor pin,
since the service port is a Schrader type valve.
▪ After handling the service port, tighten the service port cap, and
check for refrigerant leaks.
Item
Tightening torque (N∙m)
Service port cap
11.5~13.9
7.5.8
To connect the refrigerant piping to the
outdoor unit
1
Do the following:
▪ Remove the service cover (a) with screw (b).
▪ Remove the piping intake plate (c) with screw (d).
c
a
b
d
2
Choose a piping route (a, b, c or d).
a
b
c
d
3
If you have chosen the downwards piping route:
▪ Drill (a, 4×) and remove the knockout hole (b).
▪ Cut out the slits (c) with a metal saw.
c
c
b
a
4× Ø6 mm
4
Do the following:
▪ Connect the liquid pipe (a) to the liquid stop valve.
▪ Connect the gas pipe (b) to the gas stop valve.
a
b
5
Do the following:
▪ Insulate the liquid piping (a) and the gas piping (b).
▪ Make sure the piping and piping insulation do NOT touch the
compressor (c), the compressor terminal cover (d), and the
compressor bolts (e). If the liquid pipe insulation might touch
the compressor terminal cover, adjust the height of the
insulation (f=no insulation around the compressor terminal
cover (d)).
▪ Seal the insulation ends (sealant etc.) (g).