6 Installation
Installer and user reference guide
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5TMV1B
VRV IV-S system air conditioner
4P404224-1 – 2015.03
▪ Install the unit on a base to make sure that there is a proper
drainage in order to avoid ice accumulation.
▪ Prepare a water drainage channel around the foundation to drain
waste water surrounding the unit.
▪ Avoid drain water flowing over the footpath, so that it does not
become slippery in case of ambient freezing temperatures.
▪ If you install the unit on a frame, install a waterproof plate within
150 mm of the bottom side of the unit in order to prevent the
invasion of water in the unit and to avoid the drain water dripping
(see the following illustration).
NOTICE
If drain holes of the outdoor unit are covered by a mounting
base or by floor surface, raise the unit to provide a free
space of more than 150 mm under the outdoor unit.
≥150 mm
Drain holes (dimensions in mm)
52
102
11
8
59
62
216
130
20
98
21
89
32
a
a
Drain holes
6.3.6
To prevent the outdoor unit from falling
over
In case the unit is installed in places where strong wind can tilt the
unit, take following measure:
Connect cables (field supply) as shown.
4×
6.4
Connecting the refrigerant piping
6.4.1
About connecting the refrigerant piping
Before connecting the refrigerant piping
Make sure the outdoor and indoor units are mounted.
Typical workflow
Connecting the refrigerant piping involves:
▪ Connecting the refrigerant piping to the outdoor unit
▪ Connecting refrigerant branch kits
▪ Connecting the refrigerant piping to the indoor units (see the
installation manual of the indoor units)
▪ Insulating the refrigerant piping
▪ Keeping in mind the guidelines for:
▪ Pipe bending
▪ Flaring pipe ends
▪ Brazing
▪ Using the stop valves
6.4.2
Precautions when connecting the
refrigerant piping
INFORMATION
Also read the precautions and requirements in the
following chapters:
▪ General safety precautions
▪ Preparation
DANGER: RISK OF BURNING
NOTICE
Take the following precautions on refrigerant piping into
account:
▪ Avoid anything but the designated refrigerant to get
mixed into the refrigerant cycle (e.g. air).
▪ Only use R410A when adding refrigerant.
▪ Only use installation tools (e.g. manifold gauge set) that
are exclusively used for R410A installations to
withstand the pressure and to prevent foreign materials
(e.g. mineral oils and moisture) from mixing into the
system.
▪ Install the piping so that the flare is NOT subjected to
mechanical stress
▪ Protect the piping as described in the following table to
prevent dirt, liquid or dust from entering the piping.
▪ Use caution when passing copper tubes through walls
(see figure below).
Unit
Installation period
Protection method
Outdoor unit
>1 month
Pinch the pipe
<1 month
Pinch or tape the pipe
Indoor unit
Regardless of the
period
INFORMATION
Do NOT open the refrigerant stop valve before checking
the refrigerant piping. When you need to charge additional
refrigerant it is recommended to open the refrigerant stop
valve after charging.
