Outdoor Unit Drain Piping / Indoor Unit Drain Hose - LG LS240HEV2 Installation Manual

REFRIGERANT PIPING CONNECTIONS

Outdoor Unit Drain Piping / Indoor Unit Drain Hose

ODU Condensate Drain Piping Installation
Depending on the installation location, it could be necessary to
install factory-supplied drain plug(s). See the section Outdoor Unit
Location Selection for information in reference to ODU placement.
Ensure drain piping is insulated. Drain water from the defrost mode will
freeze and build up in the outdoor unit, impairing heating performance,
and even will damage the outdoor unit.
Installing Outdoor Unit Drain Plug / Piping
1. See diagrams at right for drain connection, drain caps, and drain
washer locations specific to each outdoor unit. Components and
location differ depending on model of outdoor unit.
2. Connect field-supplied vinyl condensate piping to the outdoor
unit drain connection. If the field-supplied vinyl piping is too long,
position it to prevent kinks.
Check local codes for materials approved for field-suppled condensate
drain piping.
Choosing the Indoor Unit Condensate Drain Hose
Connection Side (HEV2, HFV3, and HXV2)
1. Remove the drain plug on left or right side depending on the piping installation. Insert the
drain hose on the left side when left side piping is used; install the drain hose on the right
side when right side piping is used.
2. Plug up the unused drain hose hole with a drain cap.
3. Install the drain hose onto the drain connection, and firmly attach it to the indoor unit using
a type "E" screw.
Condensate Drain Hose Installation; from Indoor
Unit to Drain System (HEV2, HFV3, and HXV2)
Refer to the diagrams and follow proper installation and the position of the drain hose along the refrig-
erant piping installation path to avoid leaks. After the drain hose is set in place, always follow with leak
/ pressure testing and deep evacuation procedures of the refrigerant piping to be sure all refrigerant
piping is properly installed. Re-check and retest as necessary.
• Drain hose is routed from the indoor unit through the structure (wall) to the outdoor. It must slope at an angle where it is higher at the
indoor unit and lower toward the outdoor area, thereby letting gravity push any condensation down and out.
• The drain hose might need to be extended so that condensate can be properly routed away.
• The drain hose extension must be properly insulated to ensure condensation will not damage walls, floors, etc. Foamed polyethylene or
equivalent of at least 5/16 inches thick is required.
Figure 59: Correct Slope Angle for Drain Hose.
Indoor
Unit
42
Downward Slope
to Outdoor
for Proper Drainage
Piping
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Figure 55: HEV2, HFV3 Outdoor Unit Drain Connection Components
Drain Cap
Drain Washer
Drain Connection
LSU090HEV2, LSU120HEV2
LSU090HFV3, LSU120HFV3
Figure 56: HXV2 ODU Drain Connection Components
Figure 57: Choosing the Location of the Drain
Hose Connection (HEV2, HFV3, HXV2).
Figure 58: Installing the Drain Hose.
Figure 60: Indoor Unit Drain Hose Extension.
Indoor
Indoor Unit
Drain Hose
Drain Connection
Drain Cap
Drain Washer
LSU180HEV2, LSU240HEV2
LSU180HFV3, LSU240HFV3
Drain Cap
Drain Washer
Drain Connection
LSU090HXV2, LSU120HXV2
Outdoor
Insulation
(>4 to 12 inches long
Indoor Unit
and 5/16 inches thick)
Drain Hose
Drain Hose
Extension