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Cascade Series 2 Four Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide Installation and Commissioning Guide Model Numbers CRC-100CS / CRE-100CS URC-125CS / CRE-125CS URC-140CS / CRE-140CS IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read this manual carefully before installing or operating your air conditioning unit. Make sure to save this manual for future reference.
19. Test Run ............................36 This manual is a controlled document which contains confidential and proprietary information. Distribution, modification, copying and/or reproduction are prohibited without written consent from ActronAir Product design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement.
Check your air conditioning unit and all items against the invoice upon receiving your shipment. Inspect the unit, components and accessories for any sign of damage. If there is any damage to the unit, contact ActronAir Customer Care Department immediately on: 1300 522 722 to obtain a Goods Return Number.
Refrigerant Handling and Accountability ActronAir strongly urges that all service technicians make every effort to eliminate the emission of refrigerants to the atmosphere. Everyone must act in a responsible manner to conserve refrigerants.
Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide DANGER Hazardous Voltage - Risk of Electrocution. Turn Off the power from main isolator before proceeding with any service work of the unit. Observe proper LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT (LOTO) procedures for electrical appliances in order to prevent accidental switching-on of the power supply.
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3000 (also known as Australian Wiring Rules). CAUTION This indoor unit is designed to match only with the ActronAir outdoor unit as specified in the Technical Selection Catalogue. The unit is supplied with factory charged R-32 refrigerant and is designed for use with R-32 refrigerant only.
Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 06. Components The indoor air conditioning system comes with the following components. Use the installation parts and accessories to install the air conditioner. Improper installation may result in water leakage, electrical shock and fire, or cause the equipment to fail.
Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide Installation Summary 07. Installation Overview Installation Order Install the indoor unit Install the drainpipe Install the outdoor unit Evacuate the refrigeration Connect the wires Connect the refrigerant system pipes Install the front panel Perform a test run Installation and Commissioning Guide - Cassette 2 Split System Doc.
Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 08. Indoor Units Parts Air outlet Air inlet Front grille Display panel Remote controller Drain pipe Connecting pipe Installation and Commissioning Guide - Cassette 2 Split System Doc. No. 9590-5013 Ver. 1 220428...
Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 09. Indoor Unit Dimensions Please refer to the following data to locate the four positioning screw bolt holes on the ceiling. Be sure to mark the areas where ceiling hook holes will be drilled. The distance between the mounted indoor unit and the internal ceiling should meet the following specifications.
Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 10. Indoor Unit Installation WARNING • Securely install the indoor unit on a structure that can sustain its weight. If the structure is too weak the unit may fall causing personal injury, unit and property damage or death. •...
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Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide Recommended Distances Between The Indoor Unit And The Ceiling The distance between the mounted indoor unit and the internal ceiling should meet the following specifications. (See Fig. 4.2) Ceiling Front panel 880 (Ceiling hole) Ceiling board >2500 mm Ground...
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Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 4. Install the four suspension bolts (See Fig. 4.4). CAUTION The unit body must be completely aligned with the hole. Ensure that the unit and the hole are the same size before moving 5. Mount the indoor unit. You will need two people to lift and secure it. Insert suspension bolts into the unit’s hanging holes.
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Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide NOTE Ensure that the indoor unit is level. The unit is equipped with a built-in drain pump and float switch. If the unit is tilted against the direction of condensate flows (the drainpipe side is raised), the float switch may malfunction and cause water to leak. Water level Fig.
Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 11. Indoor Drainpipe Installation The drainpipe is used to drain water from the unit. Improper installation may cause unit and property damage. CAUTION • Insulate all piping to prevent condensation, which could lead to water damage. •...
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Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide NOTE ON DRAIN PIPE INSTALLATION • When using an extended drainpipe, tighten the indoor connection with an additional protection tube to prevent it from pulling loose. • The drainpipe should slope downward at a gradient of at least 1/100 to prevent water from flowing back into the air conditioner.
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Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide NOTE When connecting multiple drainpipes, install the pipes (as shown below) from pulling loose. 0-530mm 100mm Fig. 5.4 4. Using a 65-mm core drill, drill a hole in the wall. Make sure that the hole is drilled at a slight downward angle, so that the outdoor end of the hole is lower than the indoor end by about 12mm.
Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 12. Outdoor Unit Installation Install the unit by following local codes and regulations , there may be differ slightly between different regions. 12.01. Outdoor Unit Clearance SPECIAL CONSIDERATI WEATHER Installation Instructions – Outdoor unit 12.02.
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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXTREME WEATHER Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide s – Outdoor unit Special Consideration For Extreme Weather If the unit is exposed to heavy wind: Install unit so that air outlet fan is at a 90° angle to the direction of the wind. If needed, build a barrier in front of the unit to protect it from extremely heavy winds (refer to Outdoor Unit Clearance for required distance from unit).
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drain joint into the hole in the base Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide Split Type Outdoor Unit Step 3. Anchor Outdoor Unit UNIT MOUNTING DIMENSIONS The outdoor unit can be anchored to the ground or to a wall-mounted bracket with bolt(M10). Prepare the installation base of the unit according to the dimensions below.
Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide Drilling Hole In Wall You must drill a hole in the wall for the refrigerant piping, and the signal cable that will connect the indoor and outdoor units. 1. Determine the location of the wall hole based on the location of the outdoor unit. 2.
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Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 6. Connect the pipe to indoor and outdoor unit. Apply a thin coat of refrigeration oil to the flared end of the pipe. Tighten the flare nuts using a spanner and torque wrench. Unit tubing Flare nut Pipe Pipe Flare Dimension and Tightening Torque Guide...
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Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 1. Unscrew the valve cover on the side of the outdoor unit. Valve Cover 2. Remove protective caps from ends of valves. 3. Align flared pipe end with each valve, and tighten the flare nut as tightly as possible by hand. 4.
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Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 8. Mount the Valve cover back. Total Installed Refrigerant Charge Label Ensure to fill out the "Total Installed Refrigerant Charge" label located on the plastic valve cover after commissioning. CAUTION If the indoor unit is installed at a higher position than the outdoor unit , there is chance that oil may flow into the compressor.
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Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide CAUTION If the outdoor unit is installed at a higher position than the indoor unit , it is recommended that the vertical suction risers not be upsized. Proper oil return to the compressor should be maintained with suction gas velocity. If velocities drop below 7.62 m/s, oil return will be decreased.
Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 14. Wiring Safety Precautions WARNING • Be sure to disconnect the power supply before working on the unit. • All electrical wiring must be done according to local and national regulations. • Electrical wiring must be done by a qualified technician. Improper connections may cause electrical malfunction, injury and fire.
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Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 5. Clamp down cable with the designated cable clamp to secure it in place. The cable should not be loose, and should not pull on the lugs. 6. Reinstall the electric box cover. CAUTION •...
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Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide Connecting Diagram OUTDOOR UNIT (1)L (2)N POWER SUPPLY See Outdoor Unit (URC/CRC) 14/0.20 (0.44mm²) Installation Guide for suggested SHIELDED DATA CABLE minimum WITH SHIELD WIRE CONNECTED TO EARTH TERMINAL * Suggested minimum cable size should be used as a guide only, refer to the latest edition Field wiring by Installer of AS/NZS 3000 'Australia/New Zealand Wiring...
Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 16. Air Evacuation NOTE: Preparations and Precautions CAUTION • Refrigerant charging must be performed after wiring, vacuuming and the leak test. • DO NOT exceed the maximum allowable quantity of refrigerant or overcharge the system. Doing so can damage or impact the unit’s function.
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NOTE: ns and Precautions Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 8. Insert hexagonal wrench into the post valve (liquid line valve) and open the valve by turning the wrench 1/4 counterclockwise. Listen for gas to exit the system, then close the valve after 5 seconds. RFORMING EVACUATION nstructions 9.
Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 17. Electrical and Gas Leak Checks 17.01. Gas Leak Checks Proper pressure test with dry nitrogen should be performed, prior to air evacuation. Perform leak detection test with electronic leak detector after letting refrigerant into pipework Leak Test 1.
Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide NOTE After confirming that all pipe connection points DO NOT leak, replace the valve cover on the outside unit. CAUTION • Use a vacuum pump and a vac stat reading lower than 500 microns and an air discharge capacity above 40L/min. •...
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Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide b. Hold the grille at a 45° angle, lift it up slightly and detach it from the main body. 45˚ 2. Mounting the frame. a. Align the indicate " "on the unit. Attach the decoration panel to the unit with the supplied screws as shown in figure below.
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Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 4. Connect the 2 wires of the fascia panel to the main board of the unit. 5. Fasten the control box lid with 2 screws. 6. Close the intake grille, and close the 2 grille hooks. Installation and Commissioning Guide - Cassette 2 Split System Doc.
Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 19. Test Run Before Commissioning Only perform test run after you have completed the following steps: • Electrical Safety Checks – Confirm that the unit’s electrical system is safe and operating properly. • Gas Leak Checks – Check all flare nut connections and confirm that the system is not leaking A test run must be performed after the entire system has been completely installed.
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Four-Way Cassette Installation and Commissioning Guide 6. Fill out the "Total Installed Refrigerant Charge" label located on the plastic valve cover. Pre-Charge Amount Additional/Reclaimed Charge Total Installed Refrigerant Charge NOTE The factory charge (or Pre-Charge Amount) is written on the Rating Label of the Outdoor unit. Where adjustment to charge is required to complete the refrigerating system, the installer should note the resulting "Additional/Reclaimed Charge"...
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