3-3. PIPE CONNECTION
• Fasten flare nut with a torque wrench as specified in the table (refer to 3-2.).
• When fastened too tight, flare nut may eventually break and cause refrigerant leakage.
• Be sure to wrap insulation around the piping. Direct contact with the bare piping may
result in burns or frostbite.
Indoor unit connection
Connect both liquid and gas pipings to indoor unit.
• Apply a thin coat of refrigeration oil (J) on the flared ends of the pipes. Do not apply refrig-
eration oil on screw threads. Excessive tightening torque will result in damage on the screw.
• To connect, first align the center, then tighten the first 3 to 4 turns of flare nut.
• Use tightening torque table above as a guideline for indoor unit side joints, and tighten
using two wrenches. Excessive tightening damages the flare section.
• Be sure to wrap insulation around the piping. Direct contact with the bare piping may
result in burns or frostbite.
Outdoor unit connection
Connect pipes to stop valve pipe joint of the outdoor unit following the same procedure
detailed in Indoor unit connection.
• For tightening, use a torque wrench or spanner.
4-1. PURGING PROCEDURES AND LEAK TEST
1) Remove service port caps from stop valves on both sides of refrigerant lines. (The stop
valves are fully closed when shipped.) Leave closed.
2) Connect gauge manifold to ports of stop valves.
4-4. EXPLANATION TO THE USER
• Using the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, explain to the user how to use the air condition-
er (the remote controller, removing the air filters, placing or removing the remote controller
from the remote controller holder, cleaning methods, precautions for operation, etc.)
• Recommend that the user read the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS carefully.
3) Evacuate the system to 4000 microns from both service valves. System manifold gaug-
es must not be used to measure vacuum. A micron gauge must be used at all times.
Break the vacuum with Nitrogen(N2) into the discharge service valve to 0 PSIG.
4) Evacuate the system to 1500 microns. Break the vacuum with Nitrogen(N2) into the
discharge service valve to 0 PSIG.
5) Evacuate the system to 500 microns.
6) Close gauge manifold valves, stop the pump, and conduct a 30 minute rise test.
7) System should hold 500 microns for a minimum of 1 hour.
8) Fully open all stop valves on both sides of gas pipe and liquid pipe. Operating without
fully opening lowers the performance and this causes trouble.
9) Refer to 1-3 and charge the prescribed amount of additional refrigerant if needed. Be
sure to charge slowly with liquid refrigerant. Otherwise composition of the refrigerant in
the system may be changed and affect performance of the air conditioner.
10) Remove gauge manifolds and replace service port caps and tighten.
11) Leak test
4. PURGING PROCEDURES, LEAK TEST, AND TEST RUN
4-2. TEST RUN
1) Insert power supply plug into the power outlet and/or turn
on the breaker.
2) Press the E.O. SW once. Test run will be performed for
30 minutes. If the power lamp blinks every 0.5 seconds,
inspect the indoor/outdoor unit connecting wire (A). After
the test run, emergency COOL mode (75ºF [24ºC] COOL)
will start.
3) To stop operation, press the E.O. SW several times until
all LED lamps turn off. Refer to operating instructions for
details.
Checking the remote (infrared) signal reception
Press the ON/OFF button on the remote controller and listen for an audible indicator from
the indoor unit. Press the ON/OFF button again to turn the air conditioner off.
• Once the compressor stops, the restart preventive device operates so the compressor
will not operate for 3 minutes to protect the air conditioner.
4-3. AUTO RESTART FUNCTION
This product is equipped with an auto restart function. When the power supply is cut off
during operation, such as during blackouts, the function automatically starts operation in
the previous setting once the power supply is resumed. (Refer to the operating instructions
for details.)
Emergency
operation switch
(E.O. SW)
Caution:
• After test run or remote signal reception check, turn off the unit with the E.O. SW or
the remote controller before turning off the power supply. If this procedure is not per-
formed, the unit will automatically begin operation when power supply is resumed.
To the user
• After installing the unit, explain to the user about auto restart function.
• If auto restart function is unnecessary, it can be deactivated. Consult the service rep-
resentative to deactivate the function. Refer to the service manual for details.
3-4. INSULATION AND TAPING
1) Cover piping joints with pipe cover.
2) For outdoor unit side, insulate the piping, including valves.
3) Apply piping tape (G) starting from the connection on the outdoor unit.
• When piping has to be installed through a ceiling, closet or where the temperature and
humidity are high, use additional field-supplied insulation to prevent condensation.
WARNING
When installing the unit, securely connect the refrigerant pipes before starting the
compressor.
Stop valve for
GAS
Stop valve cap
(Torque 15 to
22 ft-lb, 19.6 to
29.4 N•m, 200
to 300 kgf▪cm)
Vacuum pump (or the vacuum
pump with the function to
prevent the back flow)
Gauge manifold valve
(for R410A)
Compound pressure gauge
(for R410A)
–14.7 psi [Gauge]
(–0.101 Mpa)
Handle
Low
Handle High
Adapter for pre-
venting the back
flow
Charge hose
(for R410A)
*Close
*Open
Hexagonal wrench
Precautions when using the control valve When attaching the control valve
to the service port, valve core may
deform or loosen if excess pressure
is applied. This may cause gas leak.
Service port
Charge hose
Body
Close
Open
Control valve
A
When attaching the control valve to
the service port, make sure that the
valve core is in closed position, and
then tighten part A. Do not tighten
part A or turn the body when valve
core is in open position.
Service port cap
(Torque 10 to 13 ft
-Ib, 13.7 to 17.7 N•m,
140 to 180 kgf•cm)
*4 to 5 turns
Stop valve for LIQUID
Pressure gauge
(for R410A)