Hitachi RAM-90NP5E Installation Manual Download Page 2

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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 

fl

 aring, please put on the 

fl

 are  nut.

   Pipe Connection

2

INST

ALLA

TION OF REFRIGERA

TING PIPES 

AND 

AIR REMOV

AL

CAUTION

!

 

Recommend to use 
R32 

fl

 aring  tool.

CAUTION

!

In case of removing 

fl

 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.

Trimming tool

Copper pipe

Die

Die

Copper pipe

Flare nut

Torque
wrench

Wrench

Removal Of Air From The Pipe And Gas Leakage Inspection

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. (Be 
sure to use R32 detector)

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Outer
Diameter 
mm (inch)

6.35 (1/4")

9.52 (3/8")

12.70 (1/2")

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

Wing nut type

Thickness

(mm)

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.0 

~

 0.5

0.0 

~

 0.5

0.0 

~

 0.5

Flare tool for R32

Clutch type

Conventional 

fl

 are  tool

Outer

dia.of pipe

6.35 (1/4")
9.52 (3/8")

12.70 (1/2")

6.35 (1/4")

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

6.35 (1/4”)
9.52 (3/8”)

12.7 (1/2”)

15.87 (5/8”)

Spindle

Valve 

head cap

Torque N·m

(kgf 

·

 cm)

14.0 – 18.0 (140 ~ 180)

33.0 – 42.0 (330 ~ 420)
50.0 – 62.0 (500 ~ 620)

19.6 – 24.5 (200 ~ 250)

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

12.3 – 15.7 (125 ~ 160)

3.92~5.88 (40~60)

9.80~10.78 (100~110)

Small dia. side

Large dia. side

Valve core cap

Small dia. side

Large dia. side

Small dia. side

Large dia. side

 Prevent moisture from entering pipe connection.

 Refrigerating machine oil not be applied to the outside of 

the 

fl

 are.

  When refrigerating machine oil is applied to the outside of 

the 

fl

 are, excessive tightening of the 

fl

 are nut, cracking of 

the 

fl

 are nut, destruction of the 

fl

 are and gas leakage may 

occur.

 When using the control valve, do not use deteriorated 

packing. And, do not overtighten the steering wheel.

  Gas leakage from the service valve part, stagnation, touching 

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 re, rarely cause ignition.

CAUTION

CONNECTION OF POWER CORD

Procedures of Wiring

Detail of Cutting the Connecting Cord

  

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

!

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.

!

WARNING

   

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

1.  Installation procedure and notice

 

Especially, the selection of installation place need great care for the split type air conditioner, because it is very dif

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 cult to move 

from place to place after the 

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 rst installation.

1.1 Wiring

 

(1)  Those terminal blocks for connecting the indoor and outdoor cables should be installed starting from the righthand side, in a 

sequence of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; in accordance with the units’ numbering system, as illustrated in the diagram. The left hand-most 
terminal block is for the power supply connection use.

 

(2)  Connect the electrical wiring between the Indoor and Outdoor unit, as shown in Fig. 1-1. Never connect the wiring by 

mistake.

 

 

In case of wrong connection, the unit does not operate properly and it may cause malfunction.

 

(3)  The connecting cord must be 

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 xed by the band which is located near the terminal board.

1.2  Connection of the connecting cords and power cord

 

(1)  Cut off the connecting cord, the power cord and strip the insulation of the wire, as shown in Fig. 1-2.

 

(2)  Connect the connecting cord and power cord to the terminal board. (Fig. 1-3-2)

 

(3)  Fix the connecting cords and power cord with steel band certainly. (Fig. 1-3-2)

Fig. 1-1

Fig. 1-2

WARNING

 

If you cannot attach the side cover due to the connecting cord, press the connecting cord in 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.)

Wiring of The Outdoor Unit

 Please remove the side cover for wire connection.

!

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 main switch and outdoor unit in consideration of the locked rotor current.

 Do not connect wrongly at terminal “1 2 3” of indoor and outdoor unit.

 

  To avoid misconnection, please refer attached terminal label as shown in Fig. 1-3-1.

 To avoid connecting cord scratch or clamp by side cover, it must be 

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 x by band as shown in Fig. 1-3-2.

 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 regulator is recommended.

Circuit Breaker

25A

Bind connecting cords to make them

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 t between the convex sections.

Grounding rod (optional)
(Earth wire and grounding rod are not supplied. Please use optional 
items below.)

 IMPORTANT

Type of grounding rod

SP-EB-2

Length

900mm

Cable length

up to 25m

Wire cross-section

2.5mm

2

IMPORTANT

Fig. 1-3-2

CAUTION

Note:

  Outdoor supply cords shall not 

be lighter than polychloroprene 
sheathed flexible cord with code 
designation 60245 IEC 57.

!

Connect the power 
supply earth cord at 
this earth screw.

After remove the 

screw and cover, 
put the connecting 
cables and 

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 x the 

cover with screw.

Fig. 1-3-1

Arrange power cord so they do 
not touch service valve.

CAUTION

!

This system integrates 5 sub-systems of piping with 1 pair of service valves installed. That pair will be used for air purging and pumping 
down operations. Furthermore, due to valves are not installed to cover up the connecting mouths, there is a need for all unutilized 
connecting mouths to be tightly covered up by seal caps and 

fl

 ared  nuts.

CAUTION:

 

Should all unutilized connecting mouths are not tightly covered up by seal caps and 

fl

 ared nuts, there will be potential gas 

leaks occurring.

1. Air purging by using vacuum pump

Remove the valve cap from the service valves located at both the large and small pipe rims.

After removing the valve cap of the valve core of the service valves located at the large pipe rim, connect the charging 

hose A.

After connecting the vacuum suction pump adaptor, connect the charging hose B to the adaptor.

During relocation or at any one time when the air conditioner unit is removed and re-installed, there is a possibility 

of getting a closed electric-powered valve. Should the electric-powered valve be closed, even with air purging being 

conducted, certain amount of air is still trapped within that area, hence, there is a need to open up the electric-powered 

valve to do an air purging. Under such circumstances, before using the vacuum-suction pump, the main power supply 

(LN terminal) should be connected to enable a complete opening up of the valve. After connecting the power supply for 

approximately 90 seconds, the valve will be fully opened up, after which disconnect the power supply and start using the 

vacuum suction pump.

(Refer to “Power Supply Terminal Connections” in regards to the LN terminal)

CAUTION: Ingress of air during the operating cycle may cause increase in pressure and other breakdowns.

Switch off the outdoor unit’s power supply

Shutting off via the manifold valve handle Hi, the handle Lo will open up and operate the vacuum pump that will run a 

vacuum suction for approximately 60 minutes.

Upon a full shut off via the manifold valve handle Lo, the vacuum pump will stop operating.

Check to ensure that there is no gas leakage.

After removing the charging hose A, rotate the service valve spindles (2 units on both sides) in an anti-clockwise 

direction to fully open up.

Reinstall the cap nuts to their original positions and tighten them to their speci

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 ed torque values.

Disconnect the charge hose from the service valve.

Tighten the valve cap of valve core.

[Torque 12.3 - 15.7 N·m (125 - 160 kgf·cm)]

Attach the valve cap to the spindles of each large and small dia. pipe side service valves.

Tighten the valve cap of the spindle.

[Torque 19.6 - 24.5 N·m (200 - 250 kgf·cm)]

FINAL

 ST

AGE OF INST

ALLA

TION

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.

  Power Source And Operation Test

2

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.

 If the indoor unit does not operate, check to see that the 

connections are correct.

Insulation material for pipe connection

Putty

Putty

Sleeve of 
protection pipe

CAUTION

 

Trial run should be conducted on one unit at a time 
to check for incorrect wiring of connecting cord.

!

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

 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.

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

CAUTION

!

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.

!

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