Hitachi RAC-PH30HLT Installation Manual Download Page 2

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. (Use the detector 
provided for R32)

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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 

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 aring, please put on the 

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 are  nut.

   Pipe Connection

2

INST

ALLA

TION OF REFRIGERA

TING PIPES 

AND 

AIR REMOV

AL

CAUTION

!

CONNECTION OF POWER CORD

Removal Of Air From The Pipe And Gas Leakage Inspection

3

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 R32

Clutch type

Conventional 

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 are  tool

Outer

diameter

of pipe

6.35 (1/4")

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

15.88 (5/8")

6.35 (1/4")

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

15.88 (5/8")

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)

49 ~ 58.8 (500 ~ 600)

19.6 ~ 24.5 (200 ~ 250)

19.6 ~ 24.5 (200 ~ 250)
29.4 ~ 34.3 (300 ~ 350)
29.0 ~ 31.0 (296 ~ 316)

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 

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 are nut of an Indoor unit, 

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 rst remove a nut of 

small diameter side, or a seal cap of big diameter side will 

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 y  out. 

Prevent water from entering into the piping when working.

AIR REMOV

AL

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

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+L

Meter showing pressure

Closed

R32
Manifold valve

Vacuum pump

Valve

Charge hose

Valve

Vacuum 
pump
adapter

When pumping starts, slightly loosen the 

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 are nut to check of air sucked in. Then 

tighten the 

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 are  nut.

Procedures of using Vacuum Pump for Air Removal

As shown in right 

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 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 

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 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.

 Open the side plate by 

unscrewing the screws as 
shown beside.

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

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

CAUTION

!

Please make sure to remove all 
spacers inside the unit.

 Open the Top, Back and Side 

cover of the unit.

 Pull out the spacers inside.

  (Spacers are only for 

transportation purpose).

  If not remove, vibration and 

noise will occur.

Top cover

CONDENSED WATER DISPOSAL OF OUTDOOR UNIT

 

There are holes on the base of Outdoor unit for condensed water to 
exhaust.

  In order to 

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 ow condensed water to the drain, the unit is installed on 

a stand or a block so that the unit is 100mm above the ground as 
shown 

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 gure. Join the drain pipe to one hole.

 At 

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 rst insert one portion of the hook to the base (Portion A), then 

pull the drain pipe in the direction shown by the arrow while inserting 
the hook into the base. After installation, check whether the drain 
pipe cling to the base 

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 rmly.

When Using and Installing In Cold Areas

When the air conditioner is used in low temperature and in snowy 
conditions, water from the heat exchanger may freeze on the base 
surface to cause poor drainage. When using the air conditioner in such 
areas, do not install the bushings. Keep a minimum of 250mm between 
the drain hole and the ground. When using the drain pipe, consult your 
sales agent.

   For more details, refer to the installation Manual for Cold Areas.

Side cover

Back cover

Pull downward

BASE

DRAIN PIPE

Spacer 
inside

Procedures of Wiring

Indoor Unit

Outdoor Unit

Detail of Cutting the Connecting Cord

Connecting cord

Outdoor Unit

Indoor Unit

Power line

Green + Yellow
(ground)

Green + Yellow
(ground)

Connecting cord

Connecting cord

Strip wires

Strip wires

Green + 
Yellow

   The naked part of the wire core should be 10 mm and 

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 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 wire speci

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 ed for the use of air-conditioner.

   Please refer to the manual for wire connection and the wiring technique should 

meet the standard of the electrical installation.

   There is an AC voltage drop between the LN terminal if the power is on. Therefore, 

be sure to remove the plug from its socket.

WARNING

!

Wiring Of The Indoor Unit

  For wire connection of the indoor unit, you need to remove the front cover, 

the low cover under the body of the unit and terminal cover.

  Remove the cover from the terminal base and screw the cable.

Cord band

After remove the 
screw and terminal 
cover, and put the 
connecting cords and 

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 x the terminal cover 

with screw.

Connecting cord

Method to remove electrical cover

 Remove the screw and electrical cover.

 Insert the connecting cord (1, 2, 3) from the back of unit.

 Fixed the wire to terminal wires 

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 rmly as shown as below.

WARNING

!

 Leave some space in the connecting cord 

for maintenance purpose and be sure to 
secure it with the cord band.

  Secure the connecting cord along the coated 

part of the wire using the cord band. Do 
not exert pressure on the wire as this may 
cause overheating or 

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 re.

How to connect the optional parts

(RAC Adapter, Dry contact, Wired Remote Controller)

  For cable connection to control P.W.B., you need to remove front cover and 

electrical box cover.

 

Each connecting location is as below.

 

  1 

Dry contact: CN6

 

  2 H-LINK: 

CN7

 

  3 

Wired Remote Controller : CN20

  Please check and con

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 rm manuals attached to each optional parts for more 

connection details.

  You can refer to this installation manual how to remove and re-attach the 

front cover.

  Please be careful not to damage lead wires by edge of plate when connecting 

the optional parts.

Wiring of The Outdoor Unit

  Please remove the side cover for wire connection. 

WARNING

!

  

If you cannot attach the side plate due to the connection cord, please press the connecting 
cord in the direction to the front panel to 

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 x it.

   Be sure that the hooks of the side cover is 

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 xed in certainly. Otherwise water leakage may 

occur and this causes short circuit or faults.

   The connecting cord should not touch to service valve and pipes. (It becomes high temperature 

in heating operation.)

 

Before installation, the power source must be checked and necessary wiring work must be completed. To make 

the wiring capacity proper, use the wire gauge list below for the wiring from house distribution fuse box to the 
outdoor unit in consideration of the locked rotor current. 

  Investigate the power supply capacity and other electrical conditions at the 

installing 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 outdoor unit . In localities 

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

  Install outdoor for the room air conditioner within the reaching range of the line 

cord.

Earth terminal

Outdoor supply cords shall not be lighter than 
polychloroprene sheathed 

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 exible cord with 

code designation 60245 IEC 57. 

IMPORTANT

Circuit Breaker

20A

Wire length

up to 30 m

Wire cross-section

1.5mm

2

For (Connecting cord - 1, 2, 3, Earth)

Wire cross-section

2.5 mm

2

For (Power cord - L, N, Earth)

!

WARNING

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Power cord

Electrical cover

Connecting cord

Screw

Checking for the electric source and the voltage range

Cover

CAUTION

Wrench

Flare nut

Torque 
wrench

Copper pipe

Trimming tool

Cap of valve 
head

Hexagonal
Wrench Key

Cap of valve core

The body of 
service valve

Cap of valve head

!

BURST HAZARD

Do not allow air, etc. to get into refrigerant 
cycle (piping)

RISK OF EXPLOSION

Compressor must be stopped before 
removing refrigerant pipes.
All service valve must be fully closed after 
pumping down operation.

WARNING

FINAL

 ST

AGE OF INST

ALLA

TION

Pump Down Method When Reuse
Existing Piping (R410A Model) for 
R32 Model

Proper Pump Down Method

 

Compressor oil of R410A model is insoluble in 
compressor oil of R32 model. The mixing of compressor 
oil may cause damage of compressor.

Possibility of Mixing

  Reuse of piping of R410A model is dangerous because 

of its compressor oil.

  When reuse piping of R410A model, pump down must 

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

To Reuse Old Piping

 Piping of R410A model can be reused only when air-

conditioner is properly pumped down.

 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.

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.

Reuse of piping R410A model only apply if previous 
model is Hitachi and proper pump down method is 
used.

CAUTION

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 

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 ush the piping with 

R32 to avoid any 
contamination remain 
before new installation. 

!

Insulation And Maintenance 
Of Pipe Connection

1

 

The connected terminals should be completely 
sealed with heat insulator and then tied up with 
rubber strap.

  Please tie the pipe and power line together with vinyl 

tape as shown in the 

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 gure showing the installation 

of Indoor and Outdoor units. Then 

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 x their position 

with holders.

 To enchance the heat insulation and to prevent 

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

 Completely seal any gap with putty.

 The remote controller can be placed in its holder 

which is 

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 xed on wall or beam.

  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 

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 xed. The unit will beep when signal is received 

from the remote controller. The signal transmission is 
weaken by the 

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 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 And 
Operation Test

3

Power Source

CAUTION

!

 

Please use a new socket. Accident may occur 
due to the use of old socket because of poor 
contact.

 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.

 Keep additional length for the power cord and 

do not render the plug under external force as 
this may cause poor contact.

 Do not 

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 x the power cord with U-shape nail.

Operation Test

 

Please ensure that the air conditioner is in normal 
operating condition during the operation test.

 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 below.

Installation Of Remote 
Controller

2

Remote Controller

Screw (2 pieces)

Holder for Remote Controller

Perform a trial run to make sure that 

the air conditioner operates properly.

1.  Press the COOL button (in summer) or 

HEAT button (in winter) of the remote 
controller.

2. Press the ROOM TEMPERATURE 

button to set the temperature to 16°C 
for cooling mode or 32°C for heating 
mode. Set the fan speed to “ 

 ” 

(HI).

3.  Operate the air conditioner for at least 

20 minutes and make sure that the 
air from the air conditioner is cool or 
warm.

4.  Press the STOP button on the remote 

controller to make sure that the air 
conditioner stops running. 

Trial run

 Be sure to measure 

the supply voltage 
before plugging the 
power cord into the 
power outlet.

Must install air conditioner according to the electrical installation standards for 
Thailand of the Engineering Institue of Thailand under The Royal Patronage 
of His Majesty (the King).

BUSH

DRAIN PIPE

BUSH

100 mm 

ABOVE

  Recommend to use 

R32 

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 aring  tool

Die

Die

Copper pipe

Gas Leakage Inspection

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