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HITACHI SPLIT-UNIT AIR CONDITIONER 

INSTALLATION MANUAL

 

Indoor Unit 

 

Outdoor Unit

 RAS-E10CBT    RAC-E10CBT

SAFETY PRECAUTION

  Read the safety precautions carefully before operating the unit.

  The contents of this section are vital to ensure safety. Please pay special attention to the following sign.

 

WARNING ........ Incorrect methods of installation may cause death or serious injury.

 

CAUTION ......... Improper installation may result in serious consequence.

  Be sure that the unit operates in proper condition after installation. Explain to customer the proper way of 

operating the unit as described in the user’s guide.

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THE CHOICE OF MOUNTING SITE 

 (Please note the following matters and obtain permission from customer before installation).

WARNING

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 The unit should be mounted at stable, non-vibratory location 

which can provide full support to the unit.

WARNING

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  The outdoor unit must be mounted at a location which can support 

heavy weight. Otherwise, noise and vibration will increase.

CAUTION

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 No nearby heat source and no obstruction near the air outlet is 

allowed.

 The clearance distances from top, right and left are speci

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 ed  in 

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 gure  below.

 The location must be convenient for water drainage and pipe 

connection with the outdoor unit.

 To avoid interference from noise please place the unit and its 

remote controller at least 1m from the radio, television and inverter 
type 

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 uorescent  lamp.

  To avoid any error in signal transmission from the remote controller, 

please put the controller far away from high-frequency machines 
and high-power wireless systems.

 The installation height of indoor unit must be 2.3m or more.

CAUTION

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 Do not expose the unit under direct sunshine or rain. Besides, 

ventilation must be good and clear of obstruction.

 The air blown out of the unit should not point directly to animals 

or plants.

 The clearances of the unit from top, left, right, front and back 

are speci

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 ed  in 

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 gure below. At least three of the above sides 

must be open air.

 Be sure that the hot air blown out of the unit and noise do not 

disturb the neighbourhood.

  Do not install at a location where there is 

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 ammable gas, steam, 

oil and smoke.

 The location must be convenient for water drainage.

 Place the outdoor unit and its connection wire at least 1m away 

from the antenna or signal line of television, radio or telephone. 
This is to avoid noise interference.

  Do not install outdoor unit facing strong wind direction. It may 

damage the fan motor.

INDOOR UNIT

Names of Indoor Components

Qty

No.

Item

The Length of Indoor Unit 

Connecting Cord

Figure showing the Installation of Indoor and Outdoor Unit.

OUTDOOR UNIT

Installation of Hanger, Wall Penetration and Installation of Protection Pipe

1

CAUTION

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 The draining of the water container inside the indoor unit can be done from the 

left. Therefore the hanger must be 

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 xed horizontally or slightly tilted towards the 

side of drain hose. Otherwise, condensed water may over

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 ow the water container.

Direct Mounting On The Wall

 Please use hidden beams in the wall to hold the hanger.

Wall Penetration and Installation of Protection Pipe

 Drill a ø 65mm hole on 

wall which is slightly tilted 
towards the outdoor side. 
Drill the wall at a small 
angle.

 Cut the protection pipe 

according to the wall 
thickness.

  Empty gap in the sleeve of 

protection pipe should be 
completely sealed to avoid 
dripping of rain water into 
the room.

   Installation of the Indoor Unit

2

VERTICALLY DOWNWARD PIPING

  Preparation

 Connect connecting cord.

 Pull out the pipe, connecting cord and drain 

 hose.

  Installation

 The upper part of the indoor unit is hanged on the hanger.

 The projection at the lower part of the indoor unit is hooked 

onto the hanger.

Please pull the lower 
part of the indoor unit 
outwards to check if 
the unit is hooked 
onto the hanger. 
Improper installation 
may cause vibration 
and noise.

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CAUTION

HORIZONTAL PIPING

  Preparation

Change of Drain Hose and Installation Procedures.

 Exchange the location of drain hose and drain cap during horizontal piping as shown 

in 

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 gure below. Be sure to plug in the drain hose until the insulating material folds 

upon itself.

 Please use pliers to pull 

out the drain cap.

  (This is an easier way to 

remove the drain cap).

  Remove the cap for 

drain hose installation

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CAUTION

Condensed water 
may leak out if not 
inserted properly.

Be sure that the wire is not 
in contact with any metal 
in the wall. Please use 
the protection pipe as wire 
passing through the hollow 
part of the wall so as to  
prevent the possibility of 
damaged by mouse.

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CAUTION

INDOOR UNIT

FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

 The difference in height 

between the indoor and 
outdoor unit should be 
kept below 5m.

 The connecting pipe, 

no matter big or small, 
should all be insulated 
with insulation pipe and 
then wrapped with vinyl 
tape. (The insulator will 
deteriorate if it is not 
wrapped with tape).

The connection of insulated 
drain hose.

Please use insulated drain 
hose for the indoor piping 
(commercial product).

Be sure to 
completely 
seal any gap.

Direction of Piping

Dimension of Mounting Stand

of the outdoor unit

(unit : mm)

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IA843: A 

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Hanger

1

Screw for holder of 
Remote Controller

( 3 . 1 x 1 6 )

AAA Size Battery

Screw for Hanger

Holder for Remote 
Controller

( 4 . 1 x 3 2 )

Remote Controller

6

1

2

2

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

WARNING

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CAUTION

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A circuit breaker or fuse (10A time delay) must be installed. Without a circuit breaker or fuse the danger of electric shock  
exists.

 

A main switch with a contact gap of more than 3mm has to be installed in the power supply line to the outdoor unit.

  Do not install the unit near a location where there is 

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 ammable gas. The outdoor unit may

 catch 

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 ammable gas leaks around it.

  Please ensure smooth 

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 ow of water when installing the drain hose.

  Piping shall be suitable supported with a maximum spacing of 1m between the supports.

 

Please request your sales agent or quali

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 ed technician to install your unit. Water leakage, short circuit or 

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 re may occur if 

you do the installation work yourself.

  Please observe the instructions stated in the installation manual during the process of installation. Improper installation may 

cause water leakage, electric shock and 

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 re.

  Make sure that the units are mounted at locations which are able to provide full support to the weight of the units. If not, 

the units may collapse and impose danger.

  Observe the rules and regulations of the electrical installation and the methods described in the installation manual when 

dealing with the electrical work. Use power cables approved by the authorities of your country.

  Be sure to use the speci

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 ed wire for connecting the indoor and outdoor units. Please ensure that the connections are tight 

after the conductors of the wire are inserted into the terminals. Improper insertion and loose contact may cause over-heating 
and 

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 re.

  Please use the speci

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 ed components for installation work. Otherwise, the units may collapse or water leakage, electric shock 

and 

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 re may occur.

  Be sure to use the speci

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 ed piping set for R22. Otherwise, this may result in broken copper pipes or faults.

  When installing or removing an air conditioner, do not allow air or moisture to remain in the refrigeration cycle. Otherwise, 

pressure in the refrigeration cycle may become abnormally high so that a rupture may be caused.

  Be sure to ventilate fully if a refrigerant gas leak while at work. If the refrigerant gas comes into contact with 

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 re, a poisonous 

gas may occur.

  After completion of installation work, check to make sure that there is no refrigeration gas leakage. If the refrigerant gas 

leaks into the room, coming into contact with 

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 re in the fan-driven heater, space heater, etc., a poisonous gas may occur.

 Unauthorized modi

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 cations to the air conditioner may be dangerous. If a breakdown occurs please call a quali

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 ed  air 

conditioner technician or electrician. Improper repairs may result in water leakage, electric shock and 

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 re,  etc.

Purifying Filter

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7

T h e r e   a r e   6   d i r e c t i o n s  
allowed, namely, horizontally 
perpendicular to the unit, 
vertically down from right, 
horizontally out from right, 
h o r i z o n t a l l y   o u t   t o   l e f t ,
horizontally out to right, 
vertically down from left.
Don’t form the piping downward 
at the left of the unit.

In case the pipe length is more than 8m, add refrigerant R22 at 
10 gram per every meter exceeds. However, pipe length shall 
not exceed 15m.

CAUTION

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The refrigerant piping should 
be insulated with the enclosed 
insulation pipe. (If the insulator 
is insufficient, please use 
commercial products).

 

  +    –   

Screwdriver 

   

 Measuring Tape 

   

 

 Knife   

 Saw  

 

 Pipe Cutter 

 Hexagonal Wrench Key (

 4mm)

 

 Power Drill (ø 65mm ~ ø 80mm)   

 Vacuum Pump 

 Pliers or Wrench  

 Torque Wrench   

 Vacuum 

Pump Adaptor   

 Flare Tool   

 Gas Leakage Detector 

 Manifold Valve  

 Charge Hose   

 Reammer   

 File  

 Carefully read through the procedures of proper 

installation before starting installation work.

 The sales agent should inform customers regarding 

the correct operation of installation.

Tools Needed For Installation Work

Procedures of Installation and Precautions

 Procedures to 

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 x the hanger.

1. Drill holes on wall. 

2. Push plug into the holes. 

3. Fix the hanger on wall

  (As shown below) 

  (As shown below) 

  with 4.1 x 32 screw

    

   

(As shown in 

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 gure  below)

 Procedures to 

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 x the holder of remote controller.

1. Drill holes on wall. 

2. Push plug into the holes.

  (As shown below) 

  (As shown below)

INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERATING PIPES AFTER CONNECTION

 The refrigerating pipes should be adjusted to 

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into the hole on the wall and then ready for further 
connection.

 The terminals of 2 connected pipes must be covered 

with insulator used for terminal connection. Then the 
pipes are wrapped with insulation pipe.

  Connect the connecting cord after removing electrical 

cover. (Refer to “CONNECTION OF POWER CORD”)

 After adjustment, 

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 t the connecting cord and pipes 

into the space available under the indoor unit. Use 
holder to hold them tight.

CAUTION

 The rubber strap used for 

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 xing the insulator should 

not be tied with great force. 
Otherwise, this will damage 
heat insulation and causes 
water condensation.

 

Holder can be attached at the either of 2 places. 
Please select the easier position.

THE CONNECTION OF REFRIGERATING PIPE DURING THE 
INSTALLATION OF INDOOR UNIT

Preparation To Install Refrigerating Pipes

CAUTION

 Please 

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 x in the plastic core 

after 

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 aring to avoid plastic 

chips entering the pipes.

CAUTION

You are free to choose the side (left or right) for the installation of drain 
hose. Please ensure the smooth 

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 ow of condensed water of the Indoor 

unit during installation. (Carelessness may result in water leakage.)

CAUTION

Be sure that the 
drain hose is not 
loosely connected 
or bend.

 The refrigerating pipes and connecting cord 

arrangement are attached.

 The end of the refrigerating pipes are at locations 

marked with “ 

 ” symbol.

   Installation of Drain Hose

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Installation

Hang the Indoor unit onto the hanger. Use the temporary 
stand at the back of the Indoor unit to push its lower part 
15cm forwards. (Shown as right 

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 gure)

 Place the drain hose through the hole on the wall.

 Wrap the refrigerating pipes with insulation pipe after 

connecting refrigerating pipe.

  Connect the connecting cord after removing electrical cover. 

(Refer to “Connection of Power Cord”)

  After adjustment, the connecting cord and refrigerating pipes 

are placed into the space available under the Indoor unit.

 The projection of Indoor unit must hook to the hanger.

Heat insulation pipe

Connecting
cord

Refrigerating pipe

Pull this to the front 
during the connection 
of refrigerating pipes 
to ease task.

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