19 Maintenance and service
Installer and user reference guide
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RXYSQ4~6TAY1B
VRV IV-S system air conditioner
4P482257-1 – 2017.03
19.1
Maintenance after a long stop
period
E.g., at the beginning of the season.
▪ Check and remove everything that might be blocking inlet and
outlet vents of indoor units and outdoor units.
▪ Clean air filters and casings of indoor units. Contact your installer
or maintenance person to clean air filters and casings of the
indoor unit. Maintenance tips and procedures for cleaning are
provided in the installation/operation manuals of dedicated indoor
units. Make sure to install cleaned air filters back in the same
position.
▪ Turn on the power at least 6 hours before operating the unit in
order to ensure smoother operation. As soon as the power is
turned on, the user interface display appears.
19.2
Maintenance before a long stop
period
E.g., at the end of the season.
▪ Let the indoor units run in fan only operation for about half a day in
order to dry the interior of the units. Refer to
cooling, heating, fan only, and automatic operation" on page 48
for details on fan only operation.
▪ Turn off the power. The user interface display disappears.
▪ Clean air filters and casings of indoor units. Contact your installer
or maintenance person to clean air filters and casings of the
indoor unit. Maintenance tips and procedures for cleaning are
provided in the installation/operation manuals of dedicated indoor
units. Make sure to install cleaned air filters back in the same
position.
19.3
About the refrigerant
This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases. Do NOT vent
gases into the atmosphere.
Refrigerant type: R410A
Global warming potential (GWP) value: 2087.5
NOTICE
In Europe, the
greenhouse gas emissions
of the total
refrigerant charge in the system (expressed as tonnes
CO
2
-equivalent) is used to determine the maintenance
intervals. Follow the applicable legislation.
Formula to calculate the greenhouse gas emissions:
GWP value of the refrigerant × Total refrigerant charge [in
kg] / 1000
Please contact your installer for more information.
WARNING
The refrigerant in the system is safe and normally does not
leak. If the refrigerant leaks in the room, contact with a fire
of a burner, a heater or a cooker may result in a harmful
gas.
Turn off any combustible heating devices, ventilate the
room and contact the dealer where you purchased the unit.
Do not use the system until a service person confirms that
the portion where the refrigerant leaks is repaired.
19.4
After-sales service and warranty
19.4.1
Warranty period
▪ This product includes a warranty card that was filled in by the
dealer at the time of installation. The completed card has to be
checked by the customer and stored carefully.
▪ If repairs to the product are necessary within the warranty period,
contact your dealer and keep the warranty card at hand.
19.4.2
Recommended maintenance and
inspection
Since dust collects when using the unit for several years,
performance of the unit will deteriorate to some extent. As taking
apart and cleaning interiors of units requires technical expertise and
in order to ensure the best possible maintenance of your units, we
recommend to enter into a maintenance and inspection contract on
top of normal maintenance activities. Our network of dealers has
access to a permanent stock of essential components in order to
keep your unit in operation as long as possible. Contact your dealer
for more information.
When asking your dealer for an intervention, always state:
▪ The complete model name of the unit.
▪ The manufacturing number (stated on the nameplate of the unit).
▪ The installation date.
▪ The symptoms or malfunction, and details of the defect.
WARNING
▪ Do not modify, disassemble, remove, reinstall or repair
the unit yourself as incorrect dismantling or installation
may cause an electric shock or fire. Contact your
dealer.
▪ In case of accidental refrigerant leaks, make sure there
are no naked flames. The refrigerant itself is entirely
safe, non-toxic and non-combustible, but it will
generate toxic gas when it accidentally leaks into a
room where combustible air from fan heaters, gas
cookers, etc. is present. Always have qualified service
personnel confirm that the point of leakage has been
repaired or corrected before resuming operation.
19.4.3
Recommended maintenance and
inspection cycles
Be aware that the mentioned maintenance and replacement cycles
do not relate to the warranty period of the components.
Component
Inspection
cycle
Maintenance cycle
(replacements and/or
repairs)
Electric motor
1 year
20,000 hours
PCB
25,000 hours
Heat exchanger
5 years
Sensor (thermistor, etc.)
5 years
User interface and switches
25,000 hours
Drain pan
8 years
Expansion valve
20,000 hours
Solenoid valve
20,000 hours
The table assumes the following conditions of use:
▪ Normal use without frequent starting and stopping of the unit.
Depending on the model, we recommend not starting and
stopping the machine more than 6 times/hour.
