Inverter multi-split system residential air-conditioners split system, air to air heat pump type outdoor indoor unit wall mounted/ceiling concealed/4-way ceiling cassette/ceiling suspended/duct connected-low/middle static pressure type (164 pages)
Table of Contents 1. GENERAL INFORMATION…………..……………………….……1 1.1 Features……………………………………..……………………..…1 1.2 Model identification………………………………………………1 2 MODEL SELECTION…………………………………………………2 2.1 Model function..…………..…….……..………………………..……2 2.2 Range of usage……………………………………………..………6 2.3 Outline drawing……………………………..……………………..…6 2.4 Cooling cycle system diagram…….………………..…………...…8 2.5 Performance curve……………………………………………………9 3 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM……………………………….10 4 NAME OF EACH PART AND ITS FUNCTION………….12 4.1 Name of each part…………………………..…………………..15 4.2 Emergency switch…………………………..…………………..15 4.3 Automatic restart……………..…………..………………………..15...
4.18 Outline of drying operation..........21 4.19 Outline of defrosting operation..........21 4.20 Outline of vertical and horizontal flaps control........23 4.21 Outline of electronic expansion valve (EEV) control.....24 4.22 Outline of compressor control.........24 4.23 Outline of outdoor fan control.........24 4.24 Outline of indoor fan control.........25 5 INSTALLATION................27 5.1 Selection of installation location..........2 9 5.2 Installation of indoor unit..............30...
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Features (1) Inverter ● Heating/cooling The rotate speed of the compressor is changed steplessly in relation to varying load, and is linked with the fans of indoor and outdoor units controlled by the changes of frequency, thus controls the power.
2.2 Range of usage Please use the air conditioners within the following range of usage, otherwise the protector will be triggered. Cooling Operation Heating Operation Outdoor temperature About 18℃~43℃ About -15~24℃ Indoor temperature About18℃~32℃ About below 30℃ Indoor humidity About below 80% 20~50 Models Max.
2.4 Cooling cycle system diagram Models: MA-S Series Indoor unit Outdoor unit Circulation of cooling Circulation of heating Operation valve (Gas) Flare connecting Outdoor air temp. sensor Gas pipe Note (1) model Refrigerant outlet pipe model Check joint Inlet air temp. sensor 4-way valve Gas liquid...
2.5 Performance curve The cooling and heating capacities are measured in the following conditions. The actual capacity can be obtained with the following formula. Actual capacity = Rating capacity x Correction factor (1) Capacity correction according to indoor and outdoor temperatures: Cooling Heating Accommodation...
4 NAME OF EACH PART AND ITS FUNCTION 4.1 Name of each part Indoor unit Air inlet panel Suctions air in the room Draws in the indoor air. Indication section of A/C and signal receiver of remote controller Wireless remote controller Air filter Removes dust or dirt from the inlet air filtere...
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Indication section of air conditioner RUN lamp (green) ON during running 1.5 sec. Running Heat-retaining Stop 0.5 sec. TIMER lamp (yellow) ON during timing operation HI POWER/JET lamp (green) ON during HI POWER/JET running POWER SAVE lamp (green) Receiving part of remote controller ON during Power Save running Receives signals from remote controller Temp.
Operation and indication section for remote control Operation section FAN SPEED button MODE button Each time this button is pressed, ■ Each time this button is pressed, ■ displaying changes in order. displaying changes in order. HI POWER button ON/OFF (luminous) button Press this button to begin running;...
4.2 Emergency switch: (1) When the remote controller is not used, the emergency operation switch “ON/OFF” button can be used to turn on/off the machine. (2) Press the “ON/OFF” button to begin operation. Press it again to stop. (3) Operation items: ●...
4.6 SLEEP operation: (1) SLEEP operation: This function prevents the temperature in the cooling operation from becoming too low and the temperature in the heating operation from becoming too high; regulates the room temperature automatically as time goes by; and stops automatically after the time set. Sleep (2) Operation method: timing...
4.8 Timing ON: (1) Timing ON: The air conditioner begins to detect the room temperature 60 minutes before the set time and commences operation 5-60 minutes in advance according to the difference between the room temperature and the set temperature to make the room temperature reach the best value at the set time.
4.10 Current time setting: (1) After inserting the batteries, the current time is set to 13:00 automatically. In time setting, all contents displayed on the remote controller are reset. ON/OFF (2) Operation method: For example, to set to 11:30, ① Step 1: Use the pen point to press the ACL switch and the TIMER lamp will flash.
4.13 POWER SAVE operation: (1) The Power Save function regulates the frequency of the compressor, etc. and reduces the current value during operation, thus reduces the cooling/heating capacity to save energy. (2) Operation method: Point the remote controller at the air conditioner and use the Power pen point to press the POWER SAVE button to make point at Power Save...
4.15 Area setting: (1) The area setting function is used to regulate the indoor air and the air in the specific area in the room. (2) Operation method: When the air conditioner is running, press the AREA button, as needed, to switch to the desired area. (3) The area indications are as follows: Area Area...
(3) If the air conditioner is started again within 1 hour after the automatic operation stops, or it is converted to automatic operation in the heating, cooling or drying mode, it will operate in the previous mode. (4) The temperature can be set in the following range. The relationship between the signals of the wireless remote controller and the set temperature is as follows: Signals of wireless remote controller (displaying) Cooling...
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② The outdoor heat exchanger sensor (Th0-R) meets one of the following conditions: A) When the actual rotate speed of the compressor N ≥ 62 rps: Th0-R ≤ -5℃; B) When the actual rotate speed of the compressor N < 62 rps: Th0-R ≤ -4℃; ③...
4.20 Outline of vertical and horizontal flaps control: (1) Overview: Sm1: Vertical flap (mounted on the right side when you face the appliance); Sm2: Left horizontal flap (mounted on the left side when you face the appliance); Sm3: Right horizontal flap (mounted on the right side when you face the appliance); (2) Vertical flap Sm1: The level set is 0℃.
4.21 Outline of electronic expansion valve (EEV) control: (1) Overview: ① Initial control: When the power is ON and the reference position is determined, the EEV opening is widened within 5 minutes to let the refrigerant return, thus makes the low pressure rise easily and avoid misdiagnosis of insufficient refrigerant and poor EEV operation as the low pressure can’t rise after decline;...
(2) Priority of rotate speed control: Error response control > Outdoor fan control in compressor soft start control > Outdoor fan control in defrosting control > Outdoor fan control/indoor forcing outdoor fan running control in stop mode > Outdoor fan control at start > Outdoor fan control at the low outdoor temperature in cooling >...
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(7) The relationship between the rotate speed of heat-retaining during heating and the temperature measured by the indoor heat exchanger sensor Th1-R1 is as follows: Temperature measured by the indoor heat exchanger sensor When the compressor displays OFF When the compressor displays ON - 28 -...
5 Installation Precautions for installation ○ Use this system only for household and residence. ○ This appliance must be installed according to the national wiring regulation. ○ A 2-level switch must be used for the fixed wiring of the power supply and its disconnection clearance must be at least 3mm.
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WARNING • To recover refrigerant, stop the compressor before closing the valve and disconnecting the refrigerant piping. If the refrigerant piping is disconnected before the compressor stops and when the service valve is opened, it can cause frostbite or injury due to rapid refrigerant leakage, and burst or personal injury due to anomalously high pressure in the refrigerant circuit into which air is sucked •...
CAUTION • Do not install the outdoor unit in the locations listed • Do not install the outdoor unit in a location where below. insects and small animals can inhabit. • Locations where discharged hot air or operating sound of Insects and small animals can enter the electric parts and the outdoor unit can bother neighborhood.
Selection of installation location ○ The appliance must be installed at a location with the vents and air intake being 10cm away from walls. (In case the fence is 1.2m or above in height, or is overhead, the sufficient space between the unit and wall shall be secured.) ○...
Installation of indoor unit Drilling holes and ing sleeve (optional) secur Drilling a hole with Φ65 whole core drill Adjusting the length of the sleeve Outdoor Indoor Thickness of wall ○ If the rear pipe is pulled out, cut the Use the whole core drill to drill a hole.
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● Precautions for connection to the left and to Mounting pipe support center/rear [Top view] Pipe shaping Connecting the pipe to the left Connecting the pipe to the right The pipe can be connected to Connecting the pipe to the the rear, left, left rear, bottom Connecting the pipe to the left Pipe...
Drainage pipe After all mounting steps, check ○ Mount the drainage pipe at a downward angle. Caution whether the drain is proper. ○ Avoid the following drainage pipe connections. Otherwise, water leakage may occur. Odor from sink End of drainage pipe Higher than as required Undulating End of drainage...
Measurement B Copper pipe Flaring Conventional (R22) flare tool Clutch type flare tool Model diameter Clutch type for R410A Wing nut type Measurement B Use a flare tool designed for R410A or a conventional flare tool. Please note that measurement B (protrusion from the flaring block) will vary depending on the type of flare tool in use.
Moving or removing the appliance ○ In order to meet the requirement of environmental protection, pump down (recovering refrigerant) is required. ○ The effect of pump down is to return the refrigerant from the indoor unit to the outdoor unit when the pipes are removed from the main frame.
6. MAINTENANCE 6.1 Electrical parts failure diagnosis method (1) Precautions: ① Be sure to switch off the power before disassembling and checking the air conditioner. Maintenance of the indoor unit should commence 1 minute after the power is switched off. With respect to maintenance of the outdoor unit, the major circuit (electrolytic capacitor), which may be charged, should be fully discharged before the maintenance.
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Procedure of diagnosis (when the air * Correct voltage refers to the voltage between 198-242V. conditioner does not run at all) Has the cable been Check that the cable is inserted inserted into the power into the correct power supply. supply with correct Check the operation situation.
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(4) Procedure of failure diagnosis (when the air conditioner can run) Note: (1) When only stop data is indicated, the air conditioner is normal. However, when the same protection is triggered repeatedly (more than 3 times), which becomes the user’s complaint, it should be judged according to the content of failure.
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(5) Indication of self-diagnosis When the air conditioner stops abnormally, the cause is indicated with lamps. Three minutes after abnormal stop, use the remote controller to start the appliance. The error indication will disappear and the appliance will commence operation Note: (2) It can’t be restarted with the remote controller 3 minutes after abnormal stop.
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(6) Service mode (failure mode reading function) The air conditioner records the past error indication and protection stops (service data). If the indication of self-diagnosis can’t be confirmed, it can be confirmed through service data to grasp the condition when the error occurs. (a) Terms Term Description...
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*3: Counting of flashing in service mode: 1.5 sec. light-up (beginning signal) and number of continuous flashes (Number of continuous flashes excluding the 1.5 sec. light-up (beginning signal)). ● Safe current (heating safety I) (for example, the stop code is “32”) RUN lamp (tens place) flashes 3 times and TIMER lamp (ones place) flashes 2 times: 3 x 10 + 2 x 1 = 32.
② Stop data Settings of remote controller Indication data Operation Air flow Temperature switching switching setting Cooling 21℃ Indicates the cause of the last stop due to protection control, etc. (stop code) 22℃ Indicates the cause of second to last stop due to protection control, etc.
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Flash 7 Heating safe Excessive refrigerant Safe current stops in the safe current times current III III+3A mode during heating operation. Compressor lock - 46 -...
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No. of flashes in Stop Content of Cause Conditions Error Automatic service mode code or failure indication restoration error TIMER Category Class code lamp lamp (ones (tens place) place) Flash 1 Safe current Cooling Excessive refrigerant Stops in the overload 1 mode during Flash 4 time overload 1...
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Notes: (1) The number of flashes in service mode excludes the 1.5 sec. light-up (beginning signal). (See the following example.) ● Safe current (heating safety I) (for example, the stop code is “32”) RUN lamp (tens place) flashes 3 times and TIMER lamp (ones place) flashes 2 times: 3 x 10 + 2 x 1 = 32.
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(e) List of temperatures measured by room temperature sensor, indoor heat exchanger sensor, outdoor air temp. sensor, and outdoor heat exchanger liquid pipe sensor Unit: ℃ TIMER lamp (ones place) RUN lamp (tens place) Does the buzzer sound? (Sound means negative) (Sounds for 0.1 sec.) (Not sound)
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0.1 sec. When the temperature is < 0, the buzzer will sound. Sound of When the temperature is ≥ 0, the buzzer will not sound. buzzer (Negative) 1.5 sec. RUN lamp (tens place) 0.5 sec. 0.5 sec. TIMER lamp (ones place) 11 sec.
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(f) List of temperatures of compressor vent-pipe Unit: ℃ TIMER lamp (ones place) RUN lamp (tens place) Does the buzzer sound? (Sound means negative) (Sounds for 0.1 sec.) (Not sound) * If there is no data recorded (the error code is normal), the information of each sensor is as showed in the table below: Value displayed by the sensor when the error code is Name of sensor...
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Check data recording sheet Customer Model Date Equipment name Complaint Settings of remote controller Content of indication data Indication result Content of indication Temp. Operation Air flow Buzzer RUN lamp TIMER setting switching switching (yes/no) (no. of lamp (no. of times) times) Code of last error...
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(7) Check method according to the content of failure Error of sensor (Wire break of sensor and poor joint contacting) Is the joint contacting normal? Correct the plug/socket (replace the joint) Is the resistance value of the sensor Replace the sensor. normal? Replace the PCB.
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Error of outdoor unit (Damage of power transistor, wiring break of compressor) Has all three-phase output voltage Failure of inverter been applied to the power transistor? Has the wiring for the compressor Connect it properly. been properly connected? Check the compressor. Compressor over heat (Insufficient refrigerant, failure of discharge pipe sensor) Is the resistance value of the...
Serial signal transmission error (Wrong power supply and signal cable connection, failure of indoor and outdoor PCB, error of power supply system) Is the power supply abnormal in Failure caused by one-time reason (noise, operation after reset? etc.), not failure of machine Is the indoor and outdoor Correct the indoor and outdoor connection connection correct?
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Outdoor fan motor error (Failure of fan motor, failure of outdoor PCB) Is the connection of the connector Correct the connector. normal? Has voltage been applied to the fan Failure of outdoor PCB motor? Failure of fan motor (8) Actions in case of short circuit and wire break of sensor (a) Indoor unit Actions Sensor...
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(9) Check method for indoor electrical components Is the fuse (3.15A) intact? Replace the fuse. Has voltage been applied to Replace the PCB. between terminal block 1~2 (AC220/230/240V)? Dose the voltage between terminal Replace the PCB. block 2~3 fluctuate between DC 0~12V? Notes: (1) Communication is sent only when 52C is ON, so please check the operation status.
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(11) Remote controller failure diagnosis procedure Note (1) Is the remote ●Low battery of remote controller controller ● Defective remote controller Replace normal after reset? Restart Note (1) Does the air (a) Press the ACL switch on the remote controller. No error conditioner (b) If the set temperature displayed is 0℃...
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(12) Check method for outdoor unit 1) Circuit diagram of 20, 25 and 35MA-S outdoor units - 59 -...
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2) Circuit diagram of 50MA-S outdoor unit - 60 -...
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(13) Check method for outdoor circuit board (inverter) Make confirmation after checking that the indoor circuit board is normal. (I) Use a multimeter to conduct inspection. a) Unplug the plug. b) Remove the output cables U, V and W (to the compressor) of the power transistor. (Note: The inspection of inverter can be conducted only after the capacitor is discharged and after making sure the residual voltage is below 10V.) c) Insert the plug and press and hold the back-up switch for over 5 sec.
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(14) Check method for EEV After the power is switched on, check the opening of the EEV and the sound and voltage within 10 sec. of operation. [In operation, only the opening is changed and the voltage can’t be measured.] 1) If sound of the EEV is heard, it indicates the EEV is basically good.
6.2 Servicing (1) Evacuation Evacuation refers to the process of purging non-condensable gas, air, water, etc. from the refrigerant equipment with a vacuum pump. The R410A refrigerant is highly water insoluble, therefore even a little water left in the refrigerant equipment will be frozen, which causes the so-called water blockage.
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7 Service Manual for Air Conditioners with Refrigerant Piping Mounted/Using R410A Refrigerant (The following is selected from the document published by The Japanese Refrigeration and Conditioning Industry Association) 7.1 Overview 7.1.1 R410A Refrigerant (1) Using R410A in air conditioners In 1974, scientists found that the ozone in the upper stratosphere (about 20-40 km away from the ground) may be damaged by ozone depleting substances such as CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) and HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon), etc.
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(3) Lubricants for R410A Mineral oil, AB (Alkybenzene), etc. are widely used as the lubricants for R22. R410A is not easily dissolved in conventional lubricants such as mineral oil, etc. and such lubricants likely stay in refrigerant cycle, so ester, ether and other synoil in which R410A is highly dissoluble are generally used.
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(2) Joints Copper pipes use flared joints or sleeve joints. Be sure to clean them before use. a) Flared joints Flared joints are used to connect copper pipes that can’t be used for piping as their outside diameter exceeds 20mm. In such case, sleeve joints may also be used. The sizes of ends of flared pipes, ends of flared joints and flare nuts are shown in Tables 5~8 (see pages 112 and 113).
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d) Flaring Ensure to clean the clamps and copper pipes. Use the clamping bars to conduct flaring correctly. Use the flare tools for R410A or conventional flare tools. The size of flaring varies depending on the kinds of flare tool. Please note that the size must be adjusted to “Size A”...
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Table 8 Sizes of R22 flaring and flare nut [Unit: mm] Rating Outside Size Thickness Width of flare nut diameter diameter (2) Flaring procedure and precautions a) Ensure there is not any defect or dust, etc. on the flaring and connection. b) Correctly connect the flared surface and the joint axis.
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(2) Characteristics a) Pipe sleeve Copper pipes as R410A pipe sleeves must have a thickness as shown in Table 3 (see Page 59) and Tables 5 and 6 (see Page 61), and sizes of flaring and flare nuts different from those of R22. Therefore, be sure to select pipe sleeves suitable for R410A.
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(3) Welding flux a) Reasons for using welding flux ● To remove the oxide film and impurity from metal surface to help the flow of brazing filler. ● To prevent oxidization on metal surface in welding. ● To reduce the surface tension of brazing filler to make it better adhere to the treated metal. b) Features of welding flux required ●...
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Reducing valve Flowmeter Disconnecting valve From nitrogen cylinder Piping Nitrogen Rubber stopper for sealing Figure 5 Preventing oxidation in welding * Precautions for welding ① General precautions 1) The weld strength should meet the requirement. 2) Keep air tightness under the pressure condition after the operation. 3) During welding, avoid damaging the components due to high temperature.
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designed specifically for (1) Tools R410A a) Manifold pressure gauge ● As R410A has the property of high pressure, conventional tools can’t be used. Table 11 Difference between conventional high/low pressure gauge and pressure gauge for R410A Conventional pressure gauge Pressure gauge designed specifically for R410A High pressure gauge (Red)
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e) Flare tool (clutch type) ● The flare tool for R410A has a big clamping bar receiving hole, so as to set the copper pipe portion protruding from the clamping bar during flaring to 0~0.5mm and have stronger elasticity for the increased torque of EEV. This type of flare tool can also be used for R22 copper pipes. f) Adjusting the scaled rule for the protruding portion (used when a conventional flare tool (including clutch type) is used for flaring) ●...
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7.3.2 New installation (when new refrigerant piping is used) (1) Use the vacuum pump to suction air and detect any gas leakage (see Figure 6) a) Connect the charge hose to the outdoor unit. ① b) Connect the charge hose to the vacuum pump adapter. ② Here, fully close the control valves.
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f) After charging the liquid refrigerant into the air conditioner by closing the charging valve, fully close Valve Lo of the manifold pressure gauge to stop. ②⑤ g) Quickly move the charge hose away from the service opening.⑥ If the movement is slow, the circulating refrigerant may be leaked. h) Secure the covers of the service opening and control valve, and check for any gas leakage around the covers.
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7.3.6 Recharging refrigerant in servicing If it is necessary to charge refrigerant, charge the specified amount of refrigerant by following these steps. (For details, see the operation manual prepared by the equipment manufacturer.) 1) Connect the charge hose to the service opening of the outdoor unit. 2) Connect the charge hose to the vacuum pump adapter.
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(4) Recovery procedure a) According to the instructions on refrigerant recovery device (see the operation manual supplied), operate the device to recover refrigerant. b) Pay attention to the following during the operation. ① Confirm that the refrigerant recovery device runs according to the requirements and the operation status is always monitored, so as to take correct actions in case of emergency.
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b) Charge hose (pressure resistant fluorocarbon hose) and sealing ring ● Thickness 1/48, multiple lengths available ● Hose with the pressure resistance property higher than 5.2MPa (52kg/cm ● In general, only one end has fixture. Hose (4) Manifold pressure gauge Fixture sealing ring ●...