Hitachi RAC-DX13CET Installation Manual Download Page 2

Gas Leakage Inspection

Please use gas leakage detector to check if leakage occurs 
at the connection of Flare nut as shown on the right.

If gas leakage occurs, further tighten the connection to stop 
leakage.

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   Preparation of Pipe

1

 Use a pipe cutter to cut the copper pipe.

 Jagged edge will cause leakage.

 Point the side to be trimmed downwards during trimming to prevent copper 

chips from entering the pipe.

 Before  aring, please put on the  are  nut.

   Pipe Connection

2

INST

ALLA

TION OF REFRIGERA

TING PIPES 

AND 

AIR REMOV

AL

CAUTION

!

WARNING

 If you cannot attach the side plate due to the connecting 

cord, press the connecting cord in direction to the front 
panel to  x it.

  Be sure that the hooks of the side plate is  xed in certainly. 

Otherwise water leakage may occur and this causes short 
circuit or faults.

Checking for the electric source and the 
voltage range

  Before installation, the power source must be checked and necessary wiring work 

must be completed. To make the wiring capacity proper, use the wire gauges list 
below for the lead-in from a pole transformer and for the wiring from a switch 
board of fuse box to the outlet in consideration of the locked rotor current.

 Investigate the power supply capacity and other electrical 

conditions at the installation location.

  Depending on the model of room air conditioner to be installed, 

request the customer to make arrangements for the necessary 
electrical work etc.

  The electrical work includes the wiring work up the outlet. 

In localities where electrical conditions are poor, use of a 
voltage regulation is recommended.

 Install outlet for the room air conditioner within the reaching 

range of the line cord.

Wire length

up to 

1

6m

up to 15m

up to 25m

Wire gauge

1.5mm

2

2.5mm

2

4.0mm

2

IMPORTANT

 THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Procedures of Wiring

Wiring Of The Outdoor Unit

 Please remove the side plate for wire connection.

!

WARNING

!

CONNECTION OF POWER CORD

WARNING

!

Power supply shall be connected at the rated voltage, otherwise the unit will be broken 
or could not reach the speci ed capacity.

Detail of cutting the connecting cord

To remove the connecting wires for 
the indoor unit, please remove the 
low cover panel in front of the unit.

Earth terminal

Wiring Of The Indoor Unit

  For wire connection of the Indoor unit, you need to remove front panel and 

electrical cover.

Method to remove front panel

  Please refer to Instruction Manual – “Removing the Front Panel” under “Cleaning 

of Front Panel”.

 The naked part of the wire core should be 10 mm and  x it to the terminal tightly. Then try 

to pull the individual wire to check if the contact is tight. Improper insertion may burn the 
terminal.

 Be sure to use only power cables approved from the authorities in your country. For example 

in Germany: Cable type: NYM 3x1.5mm

2

, (fuse = 16A time delay)

 Please refer to the following for wire connection to the terminals of the units. The cabling 

must meet the standards of electrical installation.

 There is a AC voltage of 220V between the L and N terminals. Therefore, before servicing, 

be sure to remove the plug from the AC outlet or switch off the main switch.

IMPORTANT

16A time delay fuse

Fuse Capacity

Removal Of Air From The Pipe And Gas Leakage Inspection

3

Procedures of using Vacuum Pump for Air Removal

AIR REMOV

AL

When the meter reaches - 101KPa (-76cmHg) 
during pumping, fully tighten the shuttle.

Lo

Hi

Meter showing pressure

Closed

Manifold valve

Vacuum 
pump

Valve

Charge hose

Valve

When pumping starts, slightly loosen the 
 are nut to check of air sucked in. Then 
tighten the  are  nut.

As shown in right  gure, remove the cap of 
valve core. Then, connect the charge hose. 
Remove the cap of valve head. Connect the 
vacuum pump adapter to the vacuum pump 
and connect the charge hose to the adapter.

Fully tighten the “Hi” knob of the manifold 
valve and completely unscrew the “Lo” knob. 
Run the vacuum pump for about 10~15 
minutes, then completely tighten the “Lo” knob 
and switch off the vacuum pump.

2

Completely unscrew the spindle of the 
service valve (at 2 places) in anti-clockwise 
direction to allow the  ow of refrigerant (using 
Hexagonal Wrench key).

Re-cap the service valve and tighten using 
wrench. Check the cap’s periphery if there is 
any gas leakage. The task is then completed.

Remove the charge hose and tighten the cap 
of valve core. Check the cap’s periphery if 
there is any gas leakage. 

4

5

1

3

OUTDOOR UNIT

 Please mount the Outdoor unit on stable ground to prevent 

vibration and increase of noise level.

 Decide the location for piping after sorting out the different 

types of pipe available.

  When removing side cover, please pull the handle after undoing 

the hook by pulling it downward.

Please face this side (suction side) 
of the unit to the wall.

Please remove side cover 
when connecting the piping 
and connecting cord.

Please make sure to remove all spacers inside the unit.

 Open the Top, Back, Side cover and Cabinet of the unit.

 Pull out the spacers inside.

  (Spacers are only for transportation purpose).
  If not remove, vibration and noise will occur.

!

Top cover

CAUTION

Back cover

Side cover

Outer
Diameter (mm)

6.35 (1/4)

9.52 (3/8)

12.70 (1/2)

15.88 (5/8)

1.0 ~ 1.5

1.0 ~ 1.5

1.0 ~ 1.5

1.0 ~ 1.5

Clutch type

A (mm)

1.5 ~ 2.0

1.5 ~ 2.0

1.5 ~ 2.5

1.5 ~ 2.5

Wing nut type

Thickness

(mm)

0.8

0.8

0.8

1.0

0.0 

~

 0.5

0.0 

~

 0.5

0.0 

~

 0.5

0.0 

~

 0.5

Flare tool for R410A

Clutch type

Conventional  are  tool

Outer

diameter

of pipe

6.35 (1/4")

9.52 (3/8")
12.7 (1/2")

6.35 (1/4")

9.52 (3/8")
12.7 (1/2")

Valve core cap

Torque N.m

(kgf 

 cm)

13.7 ~ 18.6 (140 ~ 190)

34.3 ~ 44.1 (350 ~ 450)
44.1 ~ 53.9 (450 ~ 550)

19.6 ~ 24.5 (200 ~ 250)

19.6 ~ 24.5 (200 ~ 250)
29.4 ~ 34.3 (300 ~ 350)

12.3 ~ 15.7 (125 ~ 160)

Small dia. side

Large dia. side

Valve   

head cap

Small dia. side

Large dia. side

CAUTION

!

In case of removing  are nut of an Indoor unit,  rst remove a nut of 
small diameter side, or a seal cap of big diameter side will  y out. 
Prevent water from entering into the piping when working.

Outdoor Unit

Indoor Unit

L

C

N

D

  Recommend to use 

R410A  aring  tool

!

CAUTION

Note:

 Outdoor supply cords shall not be 

lighter than polychloroprene sheathed 
 exible cord, 60245 IEC 57.

Pull downward

Vacuum 
pump
adapter

Method to remove electrical cover

  Remove the screw and electrical cover.

  Insert the connecting cord (C, D) from the back of unit.

  Fixed the wire to terminal wires  rmly as shown in  gure at right side.

Electrical cover

Connecting cord

Screw

Connect the 
earth cord

After remove the 
screw and band, 
put the connecting 
cords and  x the 
band with screw.

FINAL

 ST

AGE OF INST

ALLA

TION

  Insulation And Maintenance Of Pipe Connection

1

O

 The connected terminals should be completed sealed with heat 

insulator and then tied up with rubber strap.

O

  Please tie the pipe and power line together with vinyl tape as shown 

in the  gure showing the installation of indoor and outdoor units. 
Then  x their position with holders.

O

 To enhance the heat insulation and to prevent water condensation, 

please cover the outdoor part of the drain hose and pipe with 
insulation pipe.

O

 Completely seal any gap with putty.

  Installation Of Remote Controller

2

  Power Source And Operation Test

3

O

 The remote controller can be placed in its holder which is  xed  on 

wall or beam.

O

 To operate the remote controller at its holder, please ensure that the 

unit can receive signal transmitted from the controller at the place 
where the holder is to be  xed. The unit will beep when signal is 
received from the remote controller. The signal transmission is weaken 
by the  orescent light. Therefore, during the installation of the remote 
control holder, please switch on the light, even during day time, to 
determine the mounting location of the holder.

Power Source

CAUTION

!

O

 Please use a new socket. Accident may occur due to the use of 

old socket because of poor contact.

O

 Please plug in and then remove the plug for 2 – 3 times. This 

is to ensure that the plug is completely plugged into the socket.

O

 Keep additional length for the power cord and do not render the 

plug under external force as this may cause poor contact.

O

 Do not  x the power cord with U-shape nail.

Operation Test

O

  Please ensure that the air conditioner is in normal operating condition 

during the operation test.

O

 Explain to your customer the proper operation procedures as 

described in the user’s manual.

The controller should 
be insert from top into 
bottom side of the 
holder as shown in 
 gure  below.

O

  How to check pipe bending.

  –  Compare bended pipe with the picture below.
  –  If bended pipe is not good enough, cut bended area and 

bend it again.

  a  all areas are smooth, no notching area

  b  no scratch or mark inside

  c  all have the same length

  d  phase of bending is too long

 e slanting

  f  there are scratches around bending area

 g crack

 h different 

length

  i  sample of bending pipe cannot be used

Pump Down Method When Reuse
Existing Piping (R22 Model) for 
R410A Model

O

 Compressor oil of R22 model is insoluble in 

compressor oil of R410A model. The mixing 
of compressor oil may cause damage of 
compressor.

Possibility of Mixing

O

 Reuse of piping of R22 model is dangerous 

because of its compressor oil.

O

 When reuse piping of R22 model, pump 

down must be carried out properly to ensure 
compressor oil which is remained inside piping 
is collected away.

To Reuse Old Piping

O

 Piping of R22 model can be reused only when 

air-conditioner is properly pumped down.

O

  The purpose of pump down is to collect back the 

compressor oil (which is mixed with refrigerant 
and circulating inside refrigeration cycle) properly 
into the outdoor unit of air conditioner.

Reuse of piping R-22 model only apply if 
previous model is Hitachi and proper pump 
down method is used.

CAUTION

!

Proper Pump Down Method

1

  Operate air conditioner 

at cooling mode for 
10~15 minutes

2

  After 10~15 minutes of 

pre operation, close 2s 
valve. After 3 minutes, 
close 4s valve.

3

  Take out air conditioner unit.

4

  Install New Refrigerant 

air conditioner

Most Important Process

Purpose: To make the 
oil & refrigerant mix 
together. They are in 
separated condition when 
air conditioner is 
stopped.

Mixed 
refrigerant 
& oil will be 
collected into 
outdoor unit.

It is advisable to  ush 
the piping with R410A to 
avoid any contamination 
remain before new 
installation. 

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