Installing Outdoor Units Indoors LG Multi V outdoor units are engineered to be mounted outdoors and include technology designed to minimize the negative effects of winter weather’s freezing rain, sleet, and snow. Some building projects, however, necessitate placing the HVAC outdoor units indoors: •...
For more detailed information on how to design indoor spaces for LG Multi V outdoor units, see the white paper “Air-Source VRF Mechanical Room Design Considerations for Outdoor Unit Placement in Enclosures”...
LG offers, free of charge, LG Air Conditioner Technical Solution (LATS) software—a total design solution for LG air conditioning systems. To reduce the risk of designing an improper applied system or one that will not operate correctly, LG requires that LATS software be used on all projects.
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LATS can generate an Excel GERP report that can imported into the LG SOPS pricing and ordering system.
For Heat Recovery Systems LG prefers the use of ACR hard drawn copper on pipe segments located between heat recovery units and outdoor units, between heat recov- ery units piped in series, and between heat recovery units and multiple indoor units sharing an heat recovery unit port.
Field-Provided Isolation Ball Valves LG maintains a neutral position on using isolation valves in VRF refrigerant piping systems. LG does not endorse any manufacturer of isola- tion valves. It is recognized that installing isolation valves may simplify future maintenance requirements, and, if used, considerations should be taken including, but not limited to, the following: •...
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Pipe Sleeves at Penetrations LG requires that all pipe penetrations through walls, floors, and pipes buried underground be properly insulated and routed through an appropriate wall sleeve of sufficient size to prevent compression of refrigerant pipe insulation and promote free movement of the pipe within the sleeve.
LG Y-branch and kits are highly engineered devices designed to evenly divide the flow of refrigerant, and are used to join one pipe segment to two or more segments. There are two types of Y-branches used in LG VRF systems: Y-branches that combine two or three outdoor units to make up one large-capacity outdoor unit (also known as multi-frame connectors), or Y-branches used with the indoor units in the refrigerant piping system at each transition.
Outdoor Unit Y-Branch Kits No Substitutions on Piping Components Only LG supplied Y-branch and Header fittings can be used to join one pipe segment to two or more segments. Third-party or field-fabricated components such as tee’s, Y-fittings, couplings, headers, or other branch fittings are not permitted. The only field-provided fittings allowed in a Multi V piping system are 45°...
Header Kits No Substitutions on Piping Components Only LG supplied Y-branch and Header fittings can be used to join one pipe segment to two or more segments. Third-party or field-fabricated components such as tee’s, Y-fittings, couplings, headers, or other branch fittings are not permitted. The only field-provided fittings allowed in a Multi V piping system are 45°...
LG Y-branch and kits are highly engineered devices designed to evenly divide the flow of refrigerant, and are used to join one pipe segment to two or more segments. There are two types of Y-branches used in LG VRF systems: Y-branches that combine two or three outdoor units to make up one large-capacity outdoor unit (also known as multi-frame connectors), or Y-branches used with the indoor units in the refrigerant piping system at each transition.
Outdoor Unit Y-Branch Kits No Substitutions on Piping Components Only LG supplied Y-branch and Header fittings can be used to join one pipe segment to two or more segments. Third-party or field-fabricated components such as tee’s, Y-fittings, couplings, headers, or other branch fittings are not permitted. The only field-provided fittings allowed in a Multi V piping system are 45°...
Header Kits No Substitutions on Piping Components Only LG supplied Y-branch and Header fittings can be used to join one pipe segment to two or more segments. Third-party or field-fabricated components such as tee’s, Y-fittings, couplings, headers, or other branch fittings are not permitted. The only field-provided fittings allowed in a Multi V piping system are 45°...
Heat Recovery Units Heat recovery units are REQUIRED for systems that are designed for heat recovery operation. Heat recovery units can ONLY be used with LG systems designed for heat recovery operation that include liquid, low pressure vapor, and high pressure vapor refrigerant pipes.
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Mark all pipes at the point where the insulation jacket ends. Remove the insulation jacket. Install field-supplied insulation on the pipe segments first, and then install the LG provided insulation plugs on the ends of all unused Header ports.
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• Communication cable from Indoor Unit to Remote Controller(s) is to be 22 AWG, 3-conductor, twisted, stranded, unshielded. Wiring must comply with all applicable local and national codes. • If the length needs to be extended, the LG Extension Kit (sold separately) must be used. A maximum of four (4) kits (up to 165 feet) can be used.
Do not apply power to the Multi V outdoor unit(s), the indoor units, and the heat recovery units before performing a system leak test. There is a possibility that the EEV valves may close and isolate sections of the piping system, making the leak test inconclusive. Contact your LG Applied Rep or service technician for the procedure to reopen the EEV valves before the leak test ONLY if the power has been applied.
Do not open the outdoor unit service valves and release the factory refrigerant charge until the LG trained commissioner authorizes to do so. The system must be left in vacuum until the LG trained commissioner verifies the quality of the evacuation.
DIP Switch Settings for Use with Gen 4 Indoor Units Generation 4 Equipment The latest versions of LG’s indoor units are designated Generation 4 (Gen 4). For Gen 4 indoor units to operate with Gen 4 indoor unit fea- tures, the air conditioning system must meet the following requirements: Location and Setting of Outdoor Unit DIP Switch 3.
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Fault Detection and Diagnosis Modes (Fdd, Fd) LG’s LGMV should be used to assist in gauging Multi V system operations. If LGMV is not available, LG has included some onboard service algorithms (Fault Detection and Diagnosis Modes) to help with new installation, or troubleshooting a malfunction on an existing system.
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ITR has successfully completed. 8. If more than 30 minutes pass and “88” is still displayed, the ITR has failed. Contact your LG representative for technical assistance. 9. After a successful ITR, you can go to the LGMV Diagnostics tab, select Test Report, and save the .html data file. The report on the next page is a sample ITR report.
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Setting the Optional Modes Cool / Heat Selector (Fn1) Cool / Heat Selector. The setting communicates to the outdoor unit that the optional LG Cool / Heat Selector is connected. The Left Side Right Side Cool / Heat Selector is field-wired to the “Dry 1” and “Dry 2” terminals located on the master outdoor unit main PCB.
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Can be assigned at will or for example, can follow the room layout on each floor. For each LG Central Controller product provided on the project, devise a central control address schedule and assign a central control address to each indoor unit(s) Hydro Kit(s), and ERV(s) units. Record this central control address for each component in the column provided on the Pre-commissioning Device Configuration Worksheet.
Device Configuration Worksheet. 1. Return air temperature sensor at the indoor unit. Sensing at the return air is the default method. LG indoor units are factory-built with a return air temperature sensor and do not require a remote controller. For more information, visit www.lghvac.com, and refer to the Engi- neering and Installation manuals for each particular indoor unit.
It is always best if the air balance is completed prior to a request for an LG trained commissioner. If the air balancing contractor has not completed the work before commissioning, the LG trained commissioner is not responsible for setting the indoor unit air flow rates, fan speeds, or ensuring the air volume delivered at each indoor unit is per project specifications.
Do not attempt to start the outdoor unit(s), charge refrigerant, or open service valves until directed by your Commissioner. After commis- sioning, the contractor will be notified if there are any corrections needed to allow warranty activation. The Distributor or LG Rep / Controls Contractor may provide assistance with controls setup, final device programming, BMS integration, air balance adjustments, etc.;...
All error codes can be viewed at the outdoor unit seven segment display (SSD) and with LGMV software. If an error codes shows on one (1) or more indoor unit zone controllers, it will display on LGMV, central controllers, BMS, or any other LG device connected to Comm bus - Internet A/B.
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To access additional technical documentation such as submittals, indoor unit engineering manuals, installation, service, product data performance, general best practice, and building ventilation manuals, as well as white papers, catalogs, LATS software programs, and more, log in to www.lghvac.com.
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20001747 ISO 9001: 2008 LG ELECTRONICS INC. LG Customer Information Center, Commercial Products 1-888-865-3026 USA LG Electronics, U.S.A., Inc. Follow the prompts for commercial A/C products. Commercial Air Conditioning Division 4300 North Point Parkway Alpharetta, Georgia 30022 New Issue: IM_MultiV 5_OutdoorUnits_05_17...