18
GB
D
F
I
NL
E
P
GR
RU
TR
2
Evacuation
Evacuate with the ball valve of the outdoor unit closed and evacuate both the
connection piping and the indoor unit from the service port provided on the ball
valve of the outdoor unit using a vacuum pump. (Always evacuate from the
service port of both the gas pipe and the liquid pipe.) After the vacuum reaches
650 Pa [abs], continue evacuation for at least one hour or more.
* Never perform air purging using refrigerant.
[Fig. 9.6.2] (P.7)
A
System analyzer
B
Lo knob
C
Hi knob
D
Ball valve
E
Liquid pipe
F
Gas pipe
G
Service port
H
Three-way joint
I
Valve
J
Valve
K
Cylinder
L
Scale
M
Vacuum pump
Note:
•
Always add an appropriate amount of refrigerant. Also always seal the
system with liquid refrigerant. Too much or too little refrigerant will cause
trouble.
•
Use a gauge manifold, charging hose, and other parts for the refrigerant
indicated on the unit.
•
Use a graviometer. (One that can measure down to 0.1 kg.)
•
Use a vacuum pump with a reverse flow check valve. (For R407C models)
(Recommended vacuum gauge: ROBINAIR 14830A Thermistor Vacuum
Gauge)
Also use a vacuum gauge that reaches 0.5 Torr or greater after operating
for five minutes.
3
Refrigerant Charging (For R407C models)
Since the refrigerant used with the unit is nonazerotropic, it must be charged in the
liquid state. Consequently, when charging the unit with refrigerant from a cylinder,
if the cylinder does not have a syphon pipe, charge the liquid refrigerant by turning
the cylinder upside-down as shown below. If the cylinder has a syphon pipe like
that shown in the figure at the right, the liquid refrigerant can be charged with the
cylinder standing upright. Therefore, give careful attention to the cylinder specifica-
tions. If the unit should be charged with gas refrigerant, replace all the refrigerant
with new refrigerant. Do not use the refrigerant remaining in the cylinder.
[Fig. 9.6.3] (P.7)
9.7
Thermal insulation of refrigerant piping
Be sure to give insulation work to refrigerant piping by covering liquid pipe and gas
pipe separately with enough thickness heat-resistant polyethylene, so that no gap
is observed in the joint between indoor unit and insulating material, and insulating
materials themselves. When insulation work is insufficient, there is a possibility of
condensation drip, etc. Pay special attention to insulation work to ceiling plenum.
[Fig. 9.7.1] (P.7)
A
Steel wire
B
Piping
C
Asphaltic oily mastic or asphalt
D
Heat insulation material A
E
Outer covering B
Glass fiber + Steel wire
Ad Heat - resistant polyethylene foam + Adhesive tape
Indoor
Vinyl tape
Floor exposed Water-proof hemp cloth + Bronze asphalt
Outdoor
Water-proof hemp cloth + Zinc plate + Oily paint
Note:
•
When using polyethylene cover as covering material, asphalt roofing shall
not be required.
•
No heat insulation must be provided for electric wires.
[Fig. 9.7.2] (P.7)
A
Liquid pipe
B
Gas pipe
C
Electric wire
D
Finishing tape
E
Insulater
[Fig. 9.7.3] (P.7)
Penetrations
[Fig. 9.7.4] (P.7)
<A> Inner wall (concealed)
<B> Outer wall
<C> Outer wall (exposed)
<D> Floor (fireproofing)
<E> Roof pipe shaft
<F> Penetrating portion on fire limit and boundary wall
A
Sleeve
B
Heat insulating material
C
Lagging
D
Caulking material
E
Band
F
Waterproofing laye
G
Sleeve with edge
H
Lagging material
I
Mortar or other incombustible caulking
J
Incombustible heat insulation material
When filling a gap with mortar, cover the penetration part with steel plate so that
the insulation material will not be caved in. For this part, use incombustible materi-
als for both insulation and covering. (Vinyl covering should not be used.)
Restriction
• If a flammable gas or air (oxygen) is used as the pressurization
gas, it may catch fire or explode.
• Do not use a refrigerant other than that indicated on the unit.
• Sealing with gas from a cylinder will cause the composition of
the refrigerant in the cylinder to change. (For R407C models)
• Use a pressure gauge, charge box, and other parts especially for
R407C. (For R407C models)
• An electric leak detector for R22 cannot detect leaks of R407C.
• Do not use a haloid torch. (Leaks cannot be detected.)
Airtight test procedure
1. Nitrogen gas pressurization
(1) After pressurizing to the design pressure (2.94 MPa) using nitrogen gas, let stand for about
one day. If the pressure does not drop, airtightness is good.
However, if the pressure drops, since the leaking point is unknown, the following bubble test
may also be performed.
(2) After the pressurization described above, spray flare connection parts, brazed parts, flanges, and
other parts that may leak with a bubbling agent (Kyuboflex, etc.) and visually check for bubbles.
(3) After the airtight test, wipe off the bubbling agent.
2. Pressurization using refrigerant gas and nitrogen gas
(1) Pressurizing to a gas pressure of approximately 0.2 MPa, pressurize to the design pressure
(2.94 MPa) using nitrogen gas.
However, do not pressurize at one time. Stop during pressurization and check that the pres-
sure does not drop.
(2) Check for gas leaks by checking the flare connection parts, brazed parts, flanges, and other
parts which may leak using an R407C compatible electric leak detector.
(3) This test may be used together the with bubble type gas leak test.
Heat
insulation
material A
Outer
covering B
7
Only the transmission line specified should be connected to the terminal block
for outdoor unit transmission.
(Transmission line to be connected with indoor unit and constant capacity unit:
Terminal block TB3 for transmission line, Other : Terminal block TB7 for central-
ized control)
Erroneous connection does not allow the system to operate.
8
In case to connect with the upper class controller or to conduct group opera-
tion in different refrigerant systems, the control line for transmission is required
between the outdoor units and each other.
Connect this control line between the terminal blocks for centralized control.
(2-wire line with no polarity)
When conducting group operation in different refrigerant systems without con-
necting to the upper class controller, replace the insertion of the short circuit
connector from CN41 of one outdoor unit to CN40.
9
Group is set by operating the remote controller.
10. Wiring
10.1. Caution
1
Follow ordinance of your governmental organization for technical standard re-
lated to electrical equipment, wiring regulations and guidance of each electric
power company.
2
Wiring for control (hereinafter referred to as transmission line) shall be (5 cm or
more) apart from power source wiring so that it is not influenced by electric
noise from power source wiring. (Do not insert transmission line and power
source wire in the same conduit.)
3
Be sure to provide designated grounding work to outdoor unit.
4
Give some allowance to wiring for electrical part box of indoor and outdoor
units, because the box is sometimes removed at the time of service work.
5
Never connect the main power source to terminal block of transmission line. If
connected, electrical parts will be burnt out.
6
Use 2-core shield cable for transmission line. If transmission lines of different
systems are wired with the same multiplecore cable, the resultant poor trans-
mitting and receiving will cause erroneous operations.
