Caution For Refrigerant Leaks - Daikin VRV IV-S Series Installation Manual

No matter which control is selected, variations on the behavior of the
system are still possible due to protection controls to keep the unit oper-
ating under reliable conditions. The intentional target, however, is fixed
and will be used to obtain the best balance between energy
consumption and comfort, depending on the application type.

12. CAUTION FOR REFRIGERANT LEAKS

(Points to note in connection with refrigerant leaks)
Introduction
The installer and system specialist shall secure safety against
leakage according to local regulations or standards. The following
standards may be applicable if local regulations are not available.
The VRV System, like other air conditioning systems, uses R410A as
refrigerant. R410A itself is an entirely safe non-toxic, non-combustible
refrigerant. Nevertheless care must be taken to ensure that air condi-
tioning facilities are installed in a room which is sufficiently large. This
assures that the maximum concentration level of refrigerant gas is not
exceeded, in the unlikely event of major leak in the system and this in
accordance to the local applicable regulations and standards.
Maximum concentration level
The maximum charge of refrigerant and the calculation of the maximum
concentration of refrigerant is directly related to the humanly occupied
space in to which it could leak.
The unit of measurement of the concentration is lb./ft
3
of the refrigerant gas in 1ft volume of the occupied space).
Compliance to the local applicable regulations and standards for the
maximum allowable concentration level is required.
Direction of the refrigerant flow
Pay a special attention to the place, such as a basement, etc.
where refrigerant can stay, since refrigerant is heavier than air.
Procedure for checking maximum concentration
Check the maximum concentration level in accordance with steps 1 to 4
below and take whatever action is necessary to comply.
1. Calculate the amount of refrigerant (lb.) charged to each system
separately.
amount of refriger- additional charging
+
ant in a single unit amount (amount of
system (amount of refrigerant added
refrigerant with locally in accordance
which the system with the length or
is charged before diameter of the refrig-
leaving the factory) erant piping)
NOTE
• Where a single refrigerant facility is divided into 2 entirely indepen-
dent refrigerant systems then use the amount of refrigerant with
which each separate system is charged.
2. Calculate the smallest room volume (ft
Incase like the following, calculate the volume of (A), (B) as a single
room or as the smallest room.
English
3
( the weight in lb.
Room where
refrigerant leak
has occurred
(outflow of all the
refrigerant from
the system)
total amount
=
of refriger-
ant (lb.) in
the system
3
)
A.
Where there are no smaller room divisions
B.
Where there is a room division but there is an opening
between the rooms sufficiently large to permit a free flow of air
back and forth.
(Where there is an opening without a door or where there are open-
ings above and below the door which are each equivalent in size to
0.15% or more of the floor area.)
3. Calculating the refrigerant density using the results of the calcula-
tions in steps 1 and 2 above.
total volume of refrigerant in the
refrigerant system
3
size (ft ) of smallest room in which
there is an indoor unit installed
If the result of the above calculation exceeds the maximum concen-
tration level then make similar calculations for the second then third
smallest room and so until the result falls short of the maximum con-
centration.
4. Dealing with the situations where the result exceeds the maximum
concentration level.
Where the installation of a facility results in a concentration in excess
of the maximum concentration level then it will be necessary to
revise the system.
Please consult your Daikin supplier.
Opening between rooms
Partition

maximum concen-
3
tration level (lb./ft )
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