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11.2.4 

Connect the Cable to the Indoor Unit 

1. The inside and outside connection cable can

be connected without removing the front grille.

2. Unscrew the conduit cover and fix the conduit

connector to conduit cover with lock nut, then
secure it against chassis.

3. Connection cable between indoor unit and

outdoor unit should be UL listed or CSA
approved 4 conductor wires minimum AWG16
in accordance with local electric codes.

4. Connection cable between indoor unit and

outdoor unit should be UL listed or CSA
approved 4 conductor wires minimum AWG16
in accordance with local electric codes.

o

Ensure the colour of wires of outdoor unit
and terminal number are the same as the
indoor's repectively.

o

Earth lead wire 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.

Rear view for left piping installation

Drain cap

Drain hose

Adjust the piping slightly downwards.

Drain hose

Connection
cable

How to pull the piping and drain hose out, in case of embedded piping.

PVC tube
for drain
hose

Indoor unit

3

15

/

16

" (100 mm)

Piping

Cable

Apply putty or
caulking material
to seal the wall
opening.

Connection
cable

Piping

More

than

18

1

/

2

" (47

0 mm

)

Mor

e t

ha

n

37

13

/

32

" (9

50

mm

)

PVC tube (VP-65) for piping
and connection cable

PVC tube for drain hose (VP-30)

PVC tube for
drain hose (VP-20)

M

o

re

th

an

27

9

/

16

"

(7

0

0

mm)

How to insert the connection cable and drain hose
in the case of left piping.

Cable

45

°

Drain
hose

Piping

Drain hose
from main unit

(For right piping, follow the same procedure)

Sleeve for piping hole

Drain hose

Piping

Connection
cable

More than 37

13

/

32

"

(950 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 adapter

9

usage

Remarks :
Make sure indoor unit drain hose & 3/4" (20 mm) nominal PVC pipe
are fully inserted to drain hose adapter

9

.

Terminals on the indoor unit

1

2

3

Colour of wires (connection cable)

Terminals on the outdoor unit

1

2

3

WARNING

This equipment must be properly earthed.

1

2

3

Earth Wire
longer than
others AC
wires for
safety
reason

Terminal
Board

Holder

Indoor and
outdoor
connection
cable

Chassis

Conduit
Connector

Conduit
Cover

Lock Nut

Rear Side of Indoor Unit

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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