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HITACHI CEILING CASSETTE-UNIT AIR

CONDITIONER INSTALLATION MANUAL

Indoor Unit

  +    –  Screwdriver   

 Measuring Tape   

 Knife 

      ●

 Saw

 ø 65mm Power Drill  

 Hexagonal Wrench Key (    4mm)

 Wrench (14, 17, 19, 22, 26, 27mm) 

  ●

  Gas Leakage Detector

 Pipe Cutter 

    ●

 Vinyl Tape    

 Pliers    

 Flare Tool

Carefully read through the procedures of proper installation
before starting installation work.

The sales agent should inform customers regarding the correct
operation of installation.

Tools Needed For Installation Work

SAFETY PRECAUTION

Read the safety precautions carefully before operating the unit.

The contents of this section are vital to ensure safety. Please pay special attention to the following sign.

WARNING  ........  Incorrect methods of installation may cause death or serious injury.

CAUTION  .........  Improper installation may result in serious consequence.

Be sure that the unit operates in proper condition after installation. Explain to customer the proper way of operating the unit as
described in the user’s guide.

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WARNING

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CAUTION

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A circuit breaker or fuse (16A time delay) must be installed. Without a circuit breaker or fuse the danger of electric shock exists.
A main switch with a contact gap of more than 3.5mm has to be installed in the power supply line to the outdoor unit.

Piping shall be suitable supported with a maximum spacing of 1m between the supports.

Do not install the unit near a location where there is flammable gas. The outdoor unit may
catch fire if flammable gas leaks around it.

For installation of front panel RAI-ECPM, please follow exactly the instruction in the manual.

Please ensure smooth flow of water when installing the drain hose.

Please request your sales agent or qualified technician to install your unit. Water leakage, short circuit or fire may occur if you do the installation work yourself.

Please observe the instructions stated in the installation manual during the process of installation. Improper installation may cause water leakage, electric
shock and fire.

Make sure that the units are mounted at locations which are able to provide full support to the weight of the units. If not, the units may collapse and impose
danger.

Observe the rules and regulations of the electrical installation and the methods described in the installation manual when dealing with the electrical work. Use
power cables approved by the authorities of your country.

Be sure to use specified wire for the connection indoor and outdoor units. Please ensure that the connections are tight after the conductors of the wire are
inserted into the terminals. Improper insertion and loose contact may cause over-heating and fire.

Please use the specified components for installation work. Otherwise, the units may collapse or water leakage, electric shock and fire may occur.

Be sure to use the specified piping set for R-410A. Otherwise, this may result in broken copper pipes or faults.

When installing or removing an air conditioner, only specified refrigerant (R410A) shall be allowed, do not allow air or moisture to remain in the refrigeration
cycle. Otherwise, pressure in the refrigeration cycle may become abnormally high so that a rupture may be caused.

Be sure to ventilate fully if a refrigerant gas leak while at work. If the refrigerant gas comes into contact with fire, a poisonous gas may occur.

After completion of installation work, check to make sure that there is no refrigeration gas leakage. If the refrigerant gas leaks into the room, coming into
contact with fire in the fan-driven heater, space heater, etc., a poisonous gas may occur.

Unauthorized modifications to the air conditioner may be dangerous. If a breakdown occurs please call a qualified air conditioner technician or electrician.
Improper repairs may result in water leakage, electric shock and fire, etc.

THE CHOICE OF MOUNTING SITE 

 (Please note the following matters and obtain permission from customer before installation).

WARNING

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The unit should be mounted at stable, non-vibratory location which can provide full support to the unit.

CAUTION

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No nearby heat source and no obstruction near the air outlet is allowed.

The clearance distances from top, right and left are specified in figure below.

The location must be convenient for water drainage and pipe connection with the outdoor unit.

To avoid interference from noise please place the unit and its remote controller at least 1m from the radio, television and inverter type fluorescent lamp.

To avoid any error in signal transmission from the remote controller, please put the controller far away from high-frequency machines and high-power wireless
systems.

The installation height of indoor unit must be 2.3m or more.

INDOOR UNIT

Names of Indoor Components

Insulation pipe for flare section

Qty

No.

Item

Figure showing the Installation of Indoor Unit.

2

Opening on ceiling and suspension bolt

1

(Unit : mm)

Need a connecting work for refrigerant pipe, drain pipe and F cable in the ceiling after
suspending the indoor unit. Arrange drain pipe, refrigerant pipe and F cable in their installation
position.

For finishing of opening on ceiling, arrange with builder in detail.

If ceiling is already completed, connecting cables between indoor and outdoor, piping and
drain piping must be done before fitting indoor unit.

Wall Penetration and Installation of Protection Pipe

Drill a ø 65mm hole on wall which is slightly tilted towards
the outdoor side. Drill the wall at a small angle.

Cut the protection pipe according to the wall thickness.

Empty gap in the sleeve of protection pipe should be
completely sealed with putty to avoid dripping of rain
water into the room.

In case drain piping cannot be done smoothly due to obstacles, it can also be arranged
outside of the main unit as shown in the drawing below.

Set nut and washer on suspension bolt and hook it to suspension clamp by lifting the indoor
unit.

Suspension bolt must have play of 20-30 mm on its right and left. If cannot have enough
play, fix lifting lug to suspension bolt without attaching nut underneath the suspension bolt,
then attach nut and install indoor unit.

Make sure that indoor unit is kept level using a level.

The space between bottom surfaces of ceiling and indoor unit

Be sure to install the indoor units as follow position (1).

Do not install the indoor units as follows position (2) (3).

(1) Same level (draw in 0~2mm)

(2) Stick out above 0mm

(3) Draw in above 3mm

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CAUTION

The rubber strap used for fixing the insulator
should not be tied with great force. Otherwise,
this will damage heat insulation and causes
water condensation.

Pipe

Rubber strap tied with great force

Connecting the pipe to the indoor unit

Remove the flare nut and seal cap.

By loosening the flare nut at the pipe end, the refrigerant is discharged in a small amount.
The arrangement has been made for shipment, and the discharge of refrigerant is never a
trouble to the equipment.

When the flare nut is removed, never fail to remove the seal cap. If not removed, the refrigerant
will not be circulated, which result the compressor drive motor will possibly be burnt.

Apply refrigerator oil to the union and the flared portion of the pipe.
Wrap flare insulation, bind top and bottom flare insulation by binder.

Be sure that the wire is not
in contact with any metal in
the wall. Please use the
protection pipe as wire
passing through the hollow
part of the wall so as to
prevent the possibility of
damaged by mouse.

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CAUTION

Connecting of drain pipe

Securely glue connection part of drain
hose and PVC pipe, using PVC
adhesive.

If gluing of drain hose and PVC pipe
is too weak, water leakage may occur.
Be sure to wrap generally-available
insulator (10mm or more of foamed
polyethylene) around drain hose,
inside the house, for insulation heat.

Checking drain and water leakage.
Perform after connecting power.

If checking of drainage is omitted,
water drop may occur.

Add water to water pan of indoor unit
as shown below.

Perform test running of drain pump to
check drainage operation.

Test run method

1

Turn power on.

2

Remove cover of electric box and
set the drain pump test run switch
to TEST.

3

After checking the drainage, return
the switch to NORMAL.

  Connecting the pipe

4

INDOOR UNIT

FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

Pattern paper for positioning
plate

Screw for holder of Remote
Controller

   (3.1x16)

AAA Size Battery

Binder

Insulation pipe for drain pipe

Insulation pipe

Remote Controller

Pattern paper for installation
plate

Installation plate fixing screw

(M5 X 16)

4

1

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

4

Blower cover

2

Preparation for installing indoor unit

2

Installation of suspension bolts

Be sure to reinforce furring of ceiling (frame : ceiling joints and supporter) to maintain level
of ceiling and prevent vibration of ceiling plate.

Suspension bolts should be purchased in the field.

Refer to diagrams shown below for length of suspension bolts.

In case of wooden frame

In case of steel frame

(Unit : mm)

Be sure to use protection pipe
(commercial product).
If connecting cables are touching
metal lath inside the wall or inside
the wall is hollow where mouse
can bite cables, it can cause
electrical shock or fire.
If sealing is not complete, high
humid air from inside the wall or
outside of the room can come in
and cause water dripping.

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WARNING

Drain pipe installation

Use PVC pipe VP20 (O.D. 26mm) for drain pipe.

Be sure to roll an insulation (thickness 10mm or more) for the drain pipe at indoor side.

Always draw the drain pipe downward so that water flows smoothly. Fix it (ex. by hanger)
to prevent a peak and trap.

Installation of indoor unit

3

Selecting the Mounting Position

The installation place is very important for the air conditioner because it is very difficult to
move from one place to another after the first installation.
Decide the mounting position together with the customer.
The discharge direction can be selected as shown below.

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CAUTION

Since 2-way outlet as shown below causes performance problems, do not set it.

Blower cover installation

Install the blower cover only to the air outlet direction which is not in use.
Install the blower cover at the diffuser position shown. Fix the blower cover certainly.

Corner seal installation

Install the corner seal at position shown. Fix the corner seal certainly. Shall be installed
disregard to 2 directions, 3 directions or 4 directions.

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CAUTION

When connecting pipes, if flare nut is over-tightened at the small diameter side, the screw
thread of the service valve may be broken making pipe connection impossible. Be sure to
tighten the nut with specified torque.

If drain pump test run is right set
to TEST, drain pump may
malfunction.

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CAUTION

300mm or more

2500mm or more

Air

outlet

Air

outlet

Air

outlet

Air

outlet

Air inlet

Air inlet

1000 mm

or more

1000 mm

or more

1000 mm

or more

1000 mm

or more

The indoor piping
should be insulated
with the enclosed
insulation pipe. (If the
insulator is insufficient,
please use commersial
products).

The difference in height
between the indoor and
outdoor unit should be kept
below 10m.

The connecting pipe, no
matter big or small, should all
be insulated with insulation
pipe and then wrapped with
vinyl tape. (The insulator will
deteriorate if it is not wrapped
with tape).

Drain Pipe
Must be installed separately.
Insulate indoor part of pipe to
prevent condensation.

Be sure to
completely
seal any
gap with
putty.

650 (Panel) 

600 (Opening on ceiling)

580 (Indoor unit)

400 (Suspension bolt)

64

42

393 (Elec-bo

x)

580 (Indoor unit)

600 (Opening on ceiling)

610 (Suspension bolt)

650 (P

anel)

285

11

0

Above 300

32

Ceiling

Panel (Optional part RAI-ECPM)

Narrow pipe Ø6.35

97 (Drain)

Drain outlet

42

65

Wide pipe Ø12.7

Air outlet

55

230 (Dr

ain)

227 (Electr

ic bo

x)

Air inlet

Air outlet

112

62

60 ~ 90mm square piece of lumber

150 ~ 160mm

Insert 980 ~ 1470N

(100 ~ 150kgf)

Bend slip-
preventive metal

C type

metal

Concrete

Suspension bolt (M10)

Hanger bolt

Reinforcing
bar

Long nut

Suspension
bolt (M10)

Suspension
bolt (M10)

Angle

Nut

Suspension
bolt (M10)

Suspension
bolt (M10)

Ceiling

Ceiling

H beam

Nut

Angle

110

110

About 75

Angle

About 75

Indoor

Outdoor

Seal with putty

Seal with 

putty

2 ~ 5mm

Sleeve of
protection
pipe

WALL

Protection
pipe

Downward 1/25 ~ 1/100

Seal

Insulation (Thickness
10mm or more)

Ditch

Trap

No insulation

Stagnant
water

Insulation (Thickness 10mm or more)

Downward pitch 1/25 ~ 1/100

150mm or less

Use PVC pipe VP20

115mm or less

VP20

VP20

Suspension bolt (M10)
(Local purchase)

Hexagon nut (M10)
(Local purchase)

Washer (Local
purchase)

Pattern paper for positioning plate  

11

Drawing of
bottom view of
ceiling

Indoor unit

0~2

A

A

2 direction example

Fit the blower cover.

Blower cover

A-A Section view

Corner seal  16

Corner seal  16

Blower cover  14

Corner seal  16

Union

Wrench

Flare nut

Torque
wrench

To be
adhesion

Wrapping

Insulation pipe for
flare section  

1

Refrigerating pipes with insulation
(purchased in the field)

Binder  

2

  encroach (2 ~ 4mm)

Insulation at indoor unit

Indoor unit

Indoor unit

To be adhesion

PVC adhesive

Insulation pipe
(10mm or more of
foamed polyethylene)
(purchased in the field)

PVC pipe
(purchased in the field)

Insulation pipe
for drain pipe  6

Evaporator

Air outlet

Water pan

Pitcher
(add water)

Drawing of bottom view of ceiling

610mm (Suspension bolt)

Pipes

Drain Pipe

580mm (Indoor unit shape)

400mm (Suspension bolt)

Fixing hole
for panel

Center of
indoor unit

PATTERN PAPER FOR INSTALLATION

Marking hole for
opening on ceiling

12

Pattern paper for
installation plate

13

Installation plate
fixing screw

600mm (Opening on ceiling)

600mm (Opening on ceiling)

NOTE

Please using this pattern paper, decide the suspension 
bolt. Position by putting this reverse side on ceiling surface.

Be sure to install the indoor unit level. If the indoor unit is
inclined, water may leak.

If space between bottom surfaces of indoor unit and ceiling
is not correct, there may be a gap between the panel and
indoor unit, with consequence dropping of condensed water.

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CAUTION

Pipe

Pipe

600mm or more

600mm or more

600mm or more

600mm or more

1000mm or more

 

 

Pipe

4 Directions

3 Directions

3 Directions

2 Directions

2 Directions

Selecting the switch

1

Turn power off.

2

Remove cover of the electrical box.

3

When selecting discharge direction of 2 directions or 3 directions, select
the “AIR FLOW SELECTION” on the main PWB to 3 way.

When selecting discharge direction of 4 directions, select the “AIR FLOW
SELECTION” on the switch PWB to NORMAL.

NOTE:

During 2 directions or 3 directions, sound level will increase.

3

Corner Seal

Be sure that bottom face
of indoor main unit is the
same height (or expected
height if the ceiling is new
construction.) as lower
surface of the ceiling.

Selecting the switch

1

Turn power off.

2

Remove cover of the electrical box.

3

When install the indoor unit 2500mm
or more from the floor, select the
“STATIC PRESSURE SW” on the main
PWB to HIGH PRESSURE.

When install the indoor unit below than
2500mm from the floor, select the
“STATIC PRESSURE SW” on the main
PWB to NORMAL.

If constructing the ceiling after installation
of air conditioner, be sure to attach a
pattern paper for installation that shows
ceiling opening dimension.

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Holder for Remote Controller

RAI-25NH5A
RAI-35NH5A
RAI-50NH5A

HFC

R410A

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CAUTION

 The installation height of indoor unit

must be 2.3m or more.

STATIC PRESSURE SW
This is used for increasing fan speed
according to the situation of the trial
operation inside the room with ceiling
height of 2.5m and above.
However noise gets slightly higher.

STATIC PRESSURE

NORMAL

HIGH PRESSURE

NORMAL

AIR FLOW SELECTION

3WAY

AIR FLOW
SELECTION

DRAIN PUMP TEST SW

NORMAL

TEST

DRAIN PUMP
TEST SW

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

11

12

13

14

16

Qty

No.

Item

1

Insulator

17

RAI-50NH5A

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