Panasonic E18RKUA Installation Manual Download Page 2

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11. Installation Instruction (E9RK and E12RK)

11.1  Select the Best Location 

11.1.1 Indoor 

Unit 

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Do not install the unit in excessive oil fume area
such as kitchen, workshop and etc.

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There should not be any heat source or steam
near the unit.

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There should not be any obstacles blocking the air
circulation.

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A place where air circulation in the room is good.

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A place where drainage can be easily done.

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A place where noise prevention is taken into
consideration.

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Do not install the unit near the door way.

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Ensure the spaces indicated by arrows from the
wall, ceiling, fence or other obstacles. 

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Recommended installation height for indoor unit
shall be at least 8 ft (2.4 m). 

11.1.2 Outdoor 

Unit 

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If an awning is built over the unit to prevent direct
sunlight or rain, be careful that heat radiation from
the condenser is not obstructed.

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There should not be any animal or plant which
could be affected by hot air discharged.

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Keep the spaces indicated by arrows from wall,
ceiling, fence or other obstacles.

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Do not place any obstacles which may cause a
short circuit of the discharged air.

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If piping length is over the [piping length for
additional gas], additional refrigerant should be
added as shown in the table.

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Recommended installation height for outdoor unit
should be above the seasonal snow level.

Example: For E9RKUAW 
If the unit is installed at 32.8 ft (10 m) distance, the 
quantity of additional refrigerant should be 1.64 oz 
(50 g) .... (32.8 - 24.6) ft x 0.2 oz/ft = 1.64 oz. 
((10 -7.5) m x 20 g/m = 50 g). 

11.1.3 

Indoor/Outdoor Unit Installation 
Diagram 

Model

Capacity

(Btu/h)

Piping size

Std.

Length

Max.

Elevation

Min.

Piping

Length

Max.

Piping

Length

Additional

Refrigerant

Piping

Length

for add.

gas

Gas

Liquid

E9RKUAW

9000

3/8"

(9.52 mm)

1/4"

(6.35 mm)

24.6 ft

(7.5 m)

49.2 ft

(15 m)

9.8 ft

(3 m)

65.6 ft

(20 m)

0.2 oz/ft

(20 g/m)

24.6 ft

(7.5 m)

E12RKUAW 11500

1/2"

(12.7 mm)

1 31

/

32

"

(50 mm)

or more

2

9

/

16

"

(65

m

m

)

or

m

o

re

8

ft(

2

.4

m

)

or

m

or

e

(Left and right are identical)

Floor / Grade level

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Vinyl tape

This illustration is for
explanation purposes only.
The indoor unit will actually face
a different way.

3

15

/

16

"

(100

mm

)

or m

ore

39

3

/

8

"

(1

00

0 m

m)

or

mo

re

3

15

/

16

"

(1

00

m

m

)

or

m

or

e

11

13

/

16

"

(30

0 m

m)

or

mo

re

It is advisable to
avoid more than 2
blockage directions.
For better ventilation
& multiple-outdoor
installation, please
consult authorized
dealer/specialist.

Installation plate

1

Sleeve (

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)

Bushing-Sleeve (

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)

Bend the pipe as
closely on the wall as
possible, but be careful
that it doesn’t break.

Saddle (

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)

Conduit
(Power supply cord (

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))

Control Board cover

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Remote
control

3

Additional drain hose (

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)

Gas side piping (

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)

Conduit
(Connection cable)

Putty (

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)

(Gum Type Sealer)

Installation parts you
should purchase (

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)

Vinyl tape (wide) (

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)

• Apply after carrying

out a drainage test.

• To carry out the

drainage test,

and pour water into

remove the air filters

the heat exchanger.

Liquid side piping (

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)

Piping direction

Do not bend up
drain hose

(Front side)

Right
Rear

Right
bottom

Left
Rear Left bottom

Left

Insulation of piping connections

Attaching the remote control holder to the wall

• Carry out insulation after

checking for gas leaks and
secure with vinyl tape.

Remote control holder fixing screws

Remote control holder

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Summary of Contents for E18RKUA

Page 1: ...F 1 2 3 FAN SPEED SET CHECK CLOCK RESET AC RC ECONAVI AUTO HEAT COOL DRY FAN FAN SPEED AIR SWING AIR SWING T E M P OFF ON TIM ER SET CAN CEL ON O FF 1 2 3 CHECK WARNING This service information is designed for experienced repair technicians only and is not designed for use by the general public It does not contain warnings or cautions to advise non technical individuals of potential dangers in att...

Page 2: ...1 1 3 Indoor Outdoor Unit Installation Diagram Model Capacity Btu h Piping size Std Length Max Elevation Min Piping Length Max Piping Length Additional Refrigerant Piping Length for add gas Gas Liquid E9RKUAW 9000 3 8 9 52 mm 1 4 6 35 mm 24 6 ft 7 5 m 49 2 ft 15 m 9 8 ft 3 m 65 6 ft 20 m 0 2 oz ft 20 g m 24 6 ft 7 5 m E12RKUAW 11500 1 2 12 7 mm 1 31 32 50 mm or more 2 9 16 65 mm or more 8 ft 2 4 m...

Page 3: ...asuring tape at position as shown in the diagram above The hole center is obtained by measuring the distance namely 5 1 16 128 mm for left and right hole respectively o Drill the piping hole at either the right or the left and the hole should be slightly slanting to the outdoor side 11 2 2 To Drill a Hole in the Wall and Install a Sleeve of Piping 1 Insert the piping sleeve to the hole 2 Fix the b...

Page 4: ... Step 4 Install the Indoor Unit Step 5 Connect the piping Step 6 Please refer to Insulation of piping connection column as mentioned in indoor outdoor unit installation Insulate and finish the piping Step 7 Secure the Indoor Unit Step 8 To take out the unit push the marking at the bottom unit and pull it slightly towards you to disengage the hooks from the unit Right Rear piping Insert the connect...

Page 5: ... Piping Cable Apply putty or caulking material to seal the wall opening Connection cable Piping More than 18 1 2 470 mm More than 37 13 32 950 mm PVC tube VP 65 for piping and connection cable PVC tube for drain hose VP 30 PVC tube for drain hose VP 20 More than 27 9 16 700 mm How to insert the connection cable and drain hose in the case of left piping Cable 45 Drain hose Piping Drain hose from ma...

Page 6: ...or over inserted Conductor not fully inserted ACCEPT PROHIBITED PROHIBITED Use complete wire without joining Use approved socket and plug with earth pin Wire connection in this area must follow to national wiring rules Do not joint wires 13 32 1 16 10 1 mm Indoor outdoor connection terminal board 7 32 5 mm or more gap between wires 1 To cut 3 To flare Inclined Surface damaged Cracked Uneven thickn...

Page 7: ...of using long piping Connect the piping Align the center of piping and sufficiently tighten the flare nut with fingers Further tighten the flare nut with torque wrench in specified torque as stated in the table 11 3 2 2 Connecting the piping to outdoor Decide piping length and then cut by using pipe cutter Remove burrs from cut edge Make flare after inserting the flare nut locate at valve onto the...

Page 8: ...connect the vacuum pump house from the service port of the 3 way valve 6 Tighten the service port caps of the 3 way valve at a torque of 13 3 Ibf ft 18 N m with a torque wrench 7 Remove the valve caps of both of the 2 way valve and 3 way valve Position both of the valves to Open using a hexagonal wrench 5 32 4 mm 8 Mount valve caps onto the 2 way valve and the 3 way valve o Be sure to check for ga...

Page 9: ...e shall be Yellow Green Y G in colour and shall be longer than other lead wires as shown in the figure for electrical safety in case of the slipping 11 3 3 2 Piping Insulation 1 Please carry out insulation at pipe connection portion as mentioned in Indoor Outdoor Unit Installation Diagram Please wrap the insulated piping end to prevent water from going inside the piping 2 If drain hose or connecti...

Page 10: ...3 Indoor Outdoor Unit Installation Diagram Model Capacity Btu h Piping size Std Length Max Elevation Min Piping Length Max Piping Length Additional Refrigerant Piping Length for add gas Gas Liquid E18RKUA 17200 1 2 12 7 mm 1 4 6 35 mm 24 6 ft 7 5 m 49 2 ft 15 m 9 8 ft 3 m 100 0 ft 30 5 m 0 3 oz ft 25 g m 32 8 ft 10 m E24RKUA 24000 5 8 15 88 mm 2 9 16 65 mm or more 8 ft 2 4 m or more Left and right...

Page 11: ...uring tape at position as shown in the diagram above The hole center is obtained by measuring the distance namely 5 1 16 128 mm for left and right hole respectively o Drill the piping hole at either the right or the left and the hole should be slightly slanting to the outdoor side 12 2 2 To Drill a Hole in the Wall and Install a Sleeve of Piping 1 Insert the piping sleeve to the hole 2 Fix the bus...

Page 12: ...r Unit Step 5 Connect the piping Step 6 Please refer to Piping and finishing column of outdoor section and Insulation of piping connection column as mentioned in indoor outdoor unit installation Insulate and finish the piping Step 7 Secure the Indoor Unit Step 8 To take out the unit push the marking at the bottom unit and pull it slightly towards you to disengage the hooks from the unit Right Rear...

Page 13: ...same procedure Sleeve for piping hole Drain hose Piping Connection cable More than 45 9 32 1150 mm Replace the drain hose Indoor unit drain hose 3 4 20 mm nominal PVC pipe Install incline downward more than 1 Apply PVC glue at the join Drain hose adapter 9 Close join by Vinyl Tape Join indoor drain hose to 3 4 20 mm nominal PVC pipe size by using drain hose adapter 9 when necessary Drain hose adap...

Page 14: ...or over inserted Conductor not fully inserted ACCEPT PROHIBITED PROHIBITED Use complete wire without joining Use approved socket and plug with earth pin Wire connection in this area must follow to national wiring rules Do not joint wires 13 32 1 16 10 1 mm Indoor outdoor connection terminal board 7 32 5 mm or more gap between wires 1 To cut 3 To flare Inclined Surface damaged Cracked Uneven thickn...

Page 15: ...f using long piping Connect the piping Align the center of piping and sufficiently tighten the flare nut with fingers Further tighten the flare nut with torque wrench in specified torque as stated in the table 12 3 2 2 Connecting the piping to outdoor Decide piping length and then cut by using pipe cutter Remove burrs from cut edge Make flare after inserting the flare nut locate at valve onto the ...

Page 16: ... port of the 3 way valve 6 Tighten the service port caps of the 3 way valve at a torque of 13 3 Ibf ft 18 N m with a torque wrench 7 Remove the valve caps of both of the 2 way valve and 3 way valve Position both of the valves to Open using a hexagonal wrench 5 32 4 mm 8 Mount valve caps onto the 2 way valve and the 3 way valve o Be sure to check for gas leakage Hall Union Flare Nut Pipe Size Reduc...

Page 17: ...it Earth lead wire shall be Yellow Green Y G in colour and longer than other lead wires for electrical safety in case of the slipping 12 3 3 2 Piping Insulation 1 Please carry out insulation at pipe connection portion as mentioned in Indoor Outdoor Unit Installation Diagram Please wrap the insulated piping end to prevent water from going inside the piping 2 If drain hose or connecting piping is in...

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