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Installer and user reference guide VRV system air conditioner FXDA10A2VEB FXDA15A2VEB FXDA20A2VEB FXDA25A2VEB FXDA32A2VEB FXDA40A2VEB FXDA50A2VEB FXDA63A2VEB...
Table of contents Table of contents 1 About the documentation About this document ..............................2 General safety precautions About the documentation .............................. 2.1.1 Meaning of warnings and symbols ........................ For the installer ................................2.2.1 General ................................2.2.2 Installation site ............................... 2.2.3 Refrigerant —...
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Table of contents 14 About the box 14.1 Overview: About the box ..............................41 14.2 Indoor unit ..................................41 14.2.1 To unpack and handle the unit ........................41 14.2.2 To remove the accessories from the indoor unit ..................41 15 About the units and options 15.1 Identification ...................................
The original documentation is written in English. All other languages are translations. Technical engineering data ▪ A subset of the latest technical data is available on the regional Daikin website (publicly accessible). ▪ The full set of latest technical data is available on the Daikin Business Portal (authentication required).
General safety precautions 2 General safety precautions 2.1 About the documentation ▪ The original documentation is written in English. All other languages are translations. ▪ The precautions described in this document cover very important topics, follow them carefully. ▪ The installation of the system, and all activities described in the installation manual and in the installer reference guide MUST be performed by an authorised installer.
Improper installation or attachment of equipment or accessories could result in electrical shock, short-circuit, leaks, fire or other damage to the equipment. Only use accessories, optional equipment and spare parts made or approved by Daikin. WARNING Make sure installation, testing and applied materials comply with applicable legislation (on top of the instructions described in the Daikin documentation).
General safety precautions WARNING Provide adequate measures to prevent that the unit can be used as a shelter by small animals. Small animals that make contact with electrical parts can cause malfunctions, smoke or fire. CAUTION Do NOT touch the air inlet or aluminium fins of the unit. CAUTION ▪...
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General safety precautions NOTICE Make sure refrigerant piping installation complies with applicable legislation. In Europe, EN378 is the applicable standard. NOTICE Make sure the field piping and connections are NOT subjected to stress. WARNING During tests, NEVER pressurize the product with a pressure higher than the maximum allowable pressure (as indicated on the nameplate of the unit).
General safety precautions ▪ The unit is factory charged with refrigerant and depending on pipe sizes and pipe lengths some systems require additional charging of refrigerant. ▪ Only use tools exclusively for the refrigerant type used in the system, this to ensure pressure resistance and prevent foreign materials from entering into the system.
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General safety precautions WARNING ▪ ONLY use copper wires. ▪ Make sure the field wiring complies with the applicable legislation. ▪ All field wiring MUST be performed in accordance with the wiring diagram supplied with the product. ▪ NEVER squeeze bundled cables and make sure they do NOT come in contact with the piping and sharp edges.
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General safety precautions WARNING ▪ After finishing the electrical work, confirm that each electrical component and terminal inside the electrical components box is connected securely. ▪ Make sure all covers are closed before starting up the unit. NOTICE Only applicable if the power supply is three‑phase, and the compressor has an ON/ OFF starting method.
WARNING Make sure installation, servicing, maintenance, repair and applied materials follow the instructions from Daikin and, in addition, comply with applicable legislation and are performed by qualified persons only. In Europe and areas where IEC standards apply, EN/IEC 60335-2-40 is the applicable standard.
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Specific installer safety instructions CAUTION ▪ Incomplete flaring may cause refrigerant gas leakage. ▪ Do NOT re-use flares. Use new flares to prevent refrigerant gas leakage. ▪ Use flare nuts that are included with the unit. Using different flare nuts may cause refrigerant gas leakage.
WARNING Make sure installation, servicing, maintenance and repair comply with instructions from Daikin and with applicable legislation (for example national gas regulation) and are executed only by authorised persons. WARNING If one or more rooms are connected to the unit using a duct system, make sure: ▪...
Specific installer safety instructions NOTICE ▪ Precautions shall be taken to avoid excessive vibration or pulsation to refrigeration piping. ▪ Protection devices, piping and fittings shall be protected as far as possible against adverse environmental effects. ▪ Provision shall be made for expansion and contraction of long runs of piping. ▪...
User safety instructions 4 User safety instructions Always observe the following safety instructions and regulations. 4.1 General WARNING If you are NOT sure how to operate the unit, contact your installer. WARNING Children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge can only use this appliance if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning...
User safety instructions ▪ Units are marked with the following symbol: This means that electrical and electronic products may NOT be mixed with unsorted household waste. Do NOT try to dismantle the system yourself: the dismantling of the system, treatment of the refrigerant, of oil and of other parts must be done by an authorized installer and must comply with applicable legislation.
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User safety instructions CAUTION ▪ NEVER touch the internal parts of the controller. ▪ Do NOT remove the front panel. Some parts inside are dangerous to touch and appliance problems may happen. For checking and adjusting the internal parts, contact your dealer. WARNING This unit contains electrical and hot parts.
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User safety instructions WARNING Do NOT place a flammable spray bottle near the air conditioner and do NOT use sprays near the unit. Doing so may result in a fire. Maintenance and service (see "10 Maintenance and service" [ 30]) CAUTION: Pay attention to the fan! It is dangerous to inspect the unit while the fan is running.
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User safety instructions WARNING Do NOT let the indoor unit get wet. Possible consequence: Electric shock or fire. About the refrigerant (see "10.5 About the refrigerant" [ 33]) WARNING: MILDLY FLAMMABLE MATERIAL The refrigerant inside this unit is mildly flammable. WARNING ▪ Do NOT pierce or burn refrigerant cycle parts.
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User safety instructions "11 Troubleshooting" [ 35]) Troubleshooting (see WARNING Stop operation and shut off the power if anything unusual occurs (burning smells etc.). Leaving the unit running under such circumstances may cause breakage, electric shock or fire. Contact your dealer. FXDA10~63A2VEB Installer and user reference guide VRV system air conditioner 4P599621-1A –...
About the system 5 About the system WARNING ▪ Do NOT modify, disassemble, remove, reinstall or repair the unit yourself as incorrect dismantling or installation may cause an electric shock or fire. Contact your dealer. ▪ In case of accidental refrigerant leaks, make sure there are no naked flames. The refrigerant itself is entirely safe, non-toxic and mildly flammable, but it will generate toxic gas when it accidentally leaks into a room where combustible air from fan heaters, gas cookers, etc.
User interface 6 User interface CAUTION ▪ NEVER touch the internal parts of the controller. ▪ Do NOT remove the front panel. Some parts inside are dangerous to touch and appliance problems may happen. For checking and adjusting the internal parts, contact your dealer.
Before operation 7 Before operation WARNING This unit contains electrical and hot parts. WARNING Before operating the unit, be sure the installation has been carried out correctly by an installer. CAUTION It is unhealthy to expose your body to the air flow for a long time. CAUTION To avoid oxygen deficiency, ventilate the room sufficiently if equipment with burner is used together with the system.
Operation 8 Operation 8.1 Operation range INFORMATION For the operation limits see the technical data of the connected outdoor unit. 8.2 About operation modes INFORMATION Depending on the installed system, some operation modes will not be available. ▪ The air flow rate may adjust itself depending on the room temperature or the fan may stop immediately.
Operation 8.2.2 Special heating operation modes Operation Description Defrost To prevent a loss of heating capacity due to frost accumulation in the outdoor unit, the system will automatically switch to defrost operation. During defrost operation, the indoor unit fan will stop operation, and the following icon will appear on the home screen: The system will resume normal...
Energy saving and optimum operation 9 Energy saving and optimum operation CAUTION NEVER expose little children, plants or animals directly to the airflow. WARNING Do NOT place objects below the indoor and/or outdoor unit that may get wet. Otherwise condensation on the unit or refrigerant pipes, air filter dirt or drain blockage may cause dripping, and objects under the unit may get dirty or damaged.
Maintenance and service 10 Maintenance and service 10.1 Precautions for maintenance and service NOTICE Maintenance MUST be done by an authorized installer or service agent. We recommend performing maintenance at least once a year. However, applicable legislation might require shorter maintenance intervals. CAUTION: Pay attention to the fan! It is dangerous to inspect the unit while the fan is running.
Maintenance and service Symbol Explanation Measure the voltage at the terminals of main circuit capacitors or electrical components before servicing. 10.2 Cleaning the air filter and air outlet CAUTION Turn off the unit before cleaning the air filter and air outlet. 10.2.1 To clean the air filter When to clean the air filter: ▪...
Maintenance and service rear suction bottom suction 5 Make sure that hooks are properly fixed. 6 Turn ON the power. 7 To remove warning screens, see the reference guide of the user interface. 10.2.2 To clean the air outlet WARNING Do NOT let the indoor unit get wet.
Maintenance and service 10.5 About the refrigerant This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases. Do NOT vent gases into the atmosphere. Refrigerant type: R32 Global warming potential (GWP) value: 675 NOTICE Applicable legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases requires that the refrigerant charge of the unit is indicated both in weight and CO equivalent.
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Maintenance and service NOTICE The R32 refrigerant leakage sensor is a semiconductor detector which may incorrectly detect substances other than R32 refrigerant. Avoid using chemical substances (e.g. organic solvents, hair spray, paint) in high concentrations, in the close proximity of the indoor unit because this may cause misdetection of the R32 refrigerant leakage sensor.
Troubleshooting 11 Troubleshooting If one of the following malfunctions occur, take the measures shown below and contact your dealer. WARNING Stop operation and shut off the power if anything unusual occurs (burning smells etc.). Leaving the unit running under such circumstances may cause breakage, electric shock or fire.
Troubleshooting Malfunction Measure The system operates but ▪ Check if air inlet or outlet of outdoor or indoor cooling or heating is unit is not blocked by obstacles. Remove any insufficient. obstacles and make sure the air can flow freely. ▪...
Troubleshooting 11.1.2 Symptom: White mist comes out of a unit (Indoor unit) ▪ When humidity is high during cooling operation (in oily and dusty places). If the interior of an indoor unit is extremely contaminated, the temperature distribution inside a room becomes uneven. It is necessary to clean the interior of the indoor unit.
Relocation 12 Relocation Contact your dealer for removing and reinstalling the total unit. Moving units requires technical expertise. FXDA10~63A2VEB Installer and user reference guide VRV system air conditioner 4P599621-1A – 2020.10...
Disposal 13 Disposal NOTICE Do NOT try to dismantle the system yourself: dismantling of the system, treatment of the refrigerant, oil and other parts MUST comply with applicable legislation. Units MUST be treated at a specialised treatment facility for reuse, recycling and recovery. FXDA10~63A2VEB Installer and user reference guide VRV system air conditioner...
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For the installer FXDA10~63A2VEB Installer and user reference guide VRV system air conditioner 4P599621-1A – 2020.10...
About the box 14 About the box 14.1 Overview: About the box This chapter describes what you have to do after the box with the indoor unit is delivered on-site. It contains information about: ▪ Unpacking and handling the unit ▪...
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About the box 1× 1× 1× 8× 26× 1× 1× 2× 1× 1× 1× 1× 4× 8× 4× On the unit Installation and operation manual General safety precautions On the bottom of the packing box Air filter In the fan motor space Washers for hanger bracket Screws for duct flanges Metal clamp...
About the units and options 15 About the units and options In this chapter 15.1 Identification................................... 15.1.1 Identification label: Indoor unit ..........................15.2 About the indoor unit................................15.3 System layout..................................15.4 Combining units and options..............................15.4.1 Possible options for the indoor unit ........................15.1 Identification NOTICE When installing or servicing several units at the same time, make sure NOT to switch...
About the units and options Indoor unit Outdoor unit User interface Suction air Discharge air Refrigerant piping + transmission cable Drain pipe 15.4 Combining units and options INFORMATION Certain options might not be available in your country. 15.4.1 Possible options for the indoor unit Make sure you have the following mandatory options: ▪...
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About the units and options ▪ Optional output PCB (to provide output for external device): The PCB will trigger in case of leak detection, sensor fails or when sensor is disconnected. For exact model name see option list of the indoor unit. For more information about this option, refer to the installation manual of the optional output PCB.
Unit installation 16 Unit installation In this chapter 16.1 Preparing the installation site ..............................16.1.1 Installation site requirements of the indoor unit ....................16.2 Mounting the indoor unit............................... 16.2.1 Guidelines when installing the indoor unit......................16.2.2 Guidelines when installing the ducting........................16.2.3 Guidelines when installing the drain piping ......................
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Unit installation NOTICE The equipment described in this manual may cause electronic noise generated from radio-frequency energy. The equipment complies to specifications that are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. It is therefore recommended to install the equipment and electric wires in such a way that they keep a proper distance from stereo equipment, personal computers, etc.
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Unit installation (mm) 16‒1 Ceiling opening dimension (A) Class A (mm) 10~32 40~50 1190 Service space Side view Top view Class 10~32: 750 mm Class 40+50: 950 mm Class 63: 1150 mm FXDA10~63A2VEB Installer and user reference guide VRV system air conditioner 4P599621-1A –...
Unit installation Installation options ≥620 ≥620 ≥400 (mm) ≥620 Standard rear suction Installation with rear canvas duct and duct Installation with bottom canvas duct and air inlet grill Ceiling surface Ceiling opening Flange (field supply) Canvas connection for air inlet panel (field supply) Duct Air inlet panel (field supply) opening with air filter (field supply) INFORMATION...
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Unit installation Air filter holding plate with air filter (accessory) Interchangeable plate ▪ Air filter. Attach the air filter (accessory) by pushing down the hooks (2 hooks for 10~32 type, 3 hooks for 40~63 type). rear suction bottom suction ▪ Ceiling strength.
Unit installation 4× (mm) Nut (field supply) Washer (accessories) Hanger bracket Double nut (field supply) Suspension bolt pitch 16‒2 Suspension bolt pitch (A) Class A (mm) 10~32 40~50 1140 ▪ Level. Make sure the unit is level at all four corners using a level or a water-filled vinyl tube.
Unit installation CAUTION ▪ Make sure the installation of the duct does NOT exceed the setting range of the external static pressure for the unit. Refer to the technical datasheet of your model for the setting range. ▪ Make sure to install the canvas duct so vibrations are NOT transmitted to the duct or ceiling.
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Unit installation ▪ Checking for water leaks General guidelines ▪ Pipe length. Keep drain piping as short as possible. ▪ Pipe size. Keep the pipe size equal to or greater than that of the connecting pipe (vinyl pipe of 20 mm nominal diameter and 26 mm outer diameter). ▪...
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Unit installation Drain outlet for maintenance Refrigerant pipes Drain pipe connection 1 Push the drain hose as far as possible over the drain pipe connection. 2 Tighten the metal clamp until the screw head is less than 4 mm from the metal clamp part.
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Unit installation Drain plug Philips screwdriver To check for water leaks The procedure differs depending on whether installation of the system is already completed. When installation of the system is not yet completed, temporarily connect the user interface and power supply to the unit. When installation of the system is not yet completed 1 Temporarily connect electrical wiring.
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Unit installation 6 Turn OFF the power. 7 Disconnect the electrical wiring. ▪ Remove the service cover. ▪ Disconnect the power supply. ▪ Disconnect the user interface. ▪ Reattach the service cover. When installation of the system is already completed 1 Start cooling operation (see the reference guide or the service manual of the user interface).
Piping installation 17 Piping installation In this chapter 17.1 Preparing refrigerant piping ..............................17.1.1 Refrigerant piping requirements ........................... 17.1.2 Refrigerant piping insulation..........................17.2 Connecting the refrigerant piping............................17.2.1 About connecting the refrigerant piping....................... 17.2.2 Precautions when connecting the refrigerant piping.................... 17.2.3 Guidelines when connecting the refrigerant piping....................
Piping installation Outer diameter (Ø) Temper grade Thickness (t) Ø 6.4 mm (1/4") Annealed (O) ≥0.8 mm 9.5 mm (3/8") 12.7 mm (1/2") Depending on the applicable legislation and the maximum working pressure of the unit (see "PS High" on the unit name plate), larger piping thickness might be required. 17.1.2 Refrigerant piping insulation ▪...
Piping installation 17.2.2 Precautions when connecting the refrigerant piping INFORMATION Also read the precautions and requirements in the following chapters: ▪ General safety precautions ▪ Preparation DANGER: RISK OF BURNING/SCALDING CAUTION ▪ Do NOT use mineral oil on flared part. ▪...
Piping installation ▪ Coat the flare inner surface with ether oil or ester oil when connecting a flare nut. Tighten 3 or 4 turns by hand, before tightening firmly. ▪ ALWAYS use 2 wrenches together when loosening a flare nut. ▪...
Piping installation Flare tool for R32 Conventional flare tool (clutch type) Clutch type Wing nut type (Ridgid-type) (Imperial-type) 0~0.5 mm 1.0~1.5 mm 1.5~2.0 mm 5 Check that the flaring is properly made. Flare’s inner surface MUST be flawless. The pipe end MUST be evenly flared in a perfect circle. Make sure the flare nut is fitted.
Electrical installation 18 Electrical installation In this chapter 18.1 About connecting the electrical wiring ..........................18.1.1 Precautions when connecting the electrical wiring ....................18.1.2 Guidelines when connecting the electrical wiring ....................18.1.3 Specifications of standard wiring components ..................... 18.2 To connect the electrical wiring to the indoor unit ....................... 18.1 About connecting the electrical wiring Typical workflow Connecting the electrical wiring typically consists of the following stages:...
Electrical installation WARNING ▪ If the power supply has a missing or wrong N-phase, equipment might break down. ▪ Establish proper earthing. Do NOT earth the unit to a utility pipe, surge absorber, or telephone earth. Incomplete earthing may cause electrical shock. ▪...
Electrical installation 18.2 To connect the electrical wiring to the indoor unit NOTICE ▪ Follow the wiring diagram (delivered with the unit, located at the inside of the service cover). ▪ For instructions on how to connect the optional equipment, see the installation manual delivered with the optional equipment.
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Electrical installation P1P2 F1 F2 70~90 10~20 10~15 Opening for cables Transmission and user interface wiring Power supply wiring Tie wrap (accessory) Not allowed Allowed 5 Wrap the cables with the sealing material (accessory) to prevent water from entering the unit. Seal all gaps to prevent small animals from entering the system.
Commissioning 19 Commissioning In this chapter 19.1 Overview: Commissioning ..............................19.2 Precautions when commissioning............................19.3 Checklist before commissioning............................. 19.4 To perform a test run ................................19.1 Overview: Commissioning This chapter describes what you have to do and know to commission the system after it is installed.
Commissioning 19.3 Checklist before commissioning After the installation of the unit, first check the items listed below. Once all checks are fulfilled, the unit must be closed. Power-up the unit after it is closed. You read the complete installation and operation instructions, as described in the installer and user reference guide.
Configuration 20 Configuration 20.1 Field setting Make the following field settings so that they correspond with the actual installation setup and with the needs of the user: ▪ Ceiling height ▪ Static pressure ▪ Air volume when thermostat control is OFF ▪...
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Configuration 1 If you have set the fan to operate, set the air volume speed: If you want… Then — During thermostat 12 (22) OFF at cooling Setup volume operation Monitoring 1 Monitoring 2 During thermostat 12 (22) OFF at heating Setup volume operation Monitoring 1...
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Configuration Setting: Thermostat differential changeover (if remote sensor is used) If the system contains a remote sensor, set the increase/decrease increments. If you want to change increments to… Then — 1°C 12 (22) 0.5°C Setting: Differential for automatic changeover Set temperature difference between cooling setpoint and heating setpoint in automatic mode (availability depends on the system type).
Hand-over to the user 21 Hand-over to the user Once the test run is finished and the unit operates properly, please make sure the following is clear for the user: ▪ Make sure that the user has the printed documentation and ask him/her to keep it for future reference.
Troubleshooting 22 Troubleshooting 22.1 Solving problems based on error codes If the unit runs into a problem, the user interface displays an error code. It is important to understand the problem and to take measures before resetting an error code. This should be done by a licensed installer or by your local dealer. This chapter gives you an overview of most possible error codes and their descriptions as they appear on the user interface.
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Troubleshooting Code Description Room temperature thermistor in remote controller abnormality FXDA10~63A2VEB Installer and user reference guide VRV system air conditioner 4P599621-1A – 2020.10...
Disposal 23 Disposal NOTICE Do NOT try to dismantle the system yourself: dismantling of the system, treatment of the refrigerant, oil and other parts MUST comply with applicable legislation. Units MUST be treated at a specialised treatment facility for reuse, recycling and recovery. FXDA10~63A2VEB Installer and user reference guide VRV system air conditioner...
Technical data 24 Technical data ▪ A subset of the latest technical data is available on the regional Daikin website (publicly accessible). ▪ The full set of latest technical data is available on the Daikin Business Portal (authentication required). 24.1 Wiring diagram 24.1.1 Unified wiring diagram legend...
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Technical data Symbol Meaning AC*, CN*, E*, HA*, HE*, HL*, HN*, HR*, Connection, connector MR*_A, MR*_B, S*, U, V, W, X*A, K*R_*, NE D*, V*D Diode Diode bridge DIP switch Heater FU*, F*U, (for characteristics, refer to Fuse PCB inside your unit) Connector (frame ground) Harness H*P, LED*, V*L...
Optional equipment Equipment made or approved by Daikin that can be combined with the product according to the instructions in the accompanying documentation. Field supply Equipment NOT made by Daikin that can be combined with the product according to the instructions in the accompanying documentation.
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4P599621-1A 2020.10 Verantwortung für Energie und Umwelt...