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R410A Commercial Air Conditioners Service Manual Series...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz CONTENTS Part 1 General Information ................. 3 Part 2 Outdoor Units ……………………..............13 Part 3 Installation ....................91 Part 4 Troubleshooting ..................107 202105...
CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Part 1 General Information Indoor and Outdoor Unit Capacities ............4 External Appearance................5 Nomenclature…………………..............7 Combination Ratio................. 7 Features……………................... 8 202105...
9 zones with one outdoor unit. Such as villa, restaurant, school etc. GCHV offers various indoor units, more than 100 models of 10 types. Capacity ranges are from 2.2kW to 16kW. It is all compliance with residential and light commercial place. Our systems can be operated up to 130% of capacity which allows any system to be designed to the customers’...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 5.2 High efficient DC inverter compressor All DC inverter Mini VRF adopts highly intelligent inverter-driven compressor. This advanced technology enables the output of the outdoor unit to be modulated by the real heat loaddemands. This advanced system ensures precise temperature regulation and highly efficient energy usage, making a significant contribution to the limiting the impact on the environment.
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 5.6 Wide operation temperature range No matter in extremely cold winter when outdoor temperature gets as low as -15°C or in hot summer when temperature is up to 55°C, the Mini VRF system will keep stable performance. 5.7 Flexible piping design Table 1-5.1: Pipingparameters Piping Length...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Easy to transport 5.10 Easy installation The Mini VRF can be transported by elevator which makes installation dramatically easy, and effectively reduces time and labor thanksto the small size. The Mini VRF units are more compact, resulting in significant savings in installation space.
CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 3. Service Space 3.1 Single unit installation Air inlet >300 Air inlet >600 Air outlet 3.2 Parallel connect the two units or above 202105...
CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 4. Piping Diagrams Electronic Evaporator expansion valve High pressure Electronic switch expansion valve Condensor Oil seperator Oil return capilary Compressor pressure pressure switch liquid accumulator can Oil separator: It is used to separate oil from high pressure & temperature gas refrigerant that is pumped out from compressor.
CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 6. Field Wiring If needed, the user can purchase a centralized controller, as shown in the dashed box. For the specific method of installation, please contact your local supplier. Powersupply Powersupply Switch / powersupply Switch / powersupply Junctionbox Power line of indoorunit Power line of outdoorunit...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 7.2 Heating CHV-DH080W/R1 TC: Total Capacity (kW); PI: Power Input (kW) (Compressor + Outdoor fan motor) Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 2.34 2.37 2.39 2.44 2.49 2.61 -13.7...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 2.21 2.23 2.26 2.30 2.35 2.46 -13.7 -15.0 2.23 2.26 2.28 2.32 2.37 2.49 -11.8 -13.0 2.26 2.28 2.30 2.35 2.39 2.51 -9.8...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 1.59 1.61 1.62 1.66 1.69 1.77 -13.7 -15.0 1.61 1.62 1.64 1.67 1.71 1.79 -11.8 -13.0 1.62 1.64 1.66 1.69 1.72 1.81 -9.8...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz CHV-DH100W/R1 TC: Total Capacity (kW); PI: Power Input (kW) (Compressor + Outdoor fan motor) Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) (Capacity temperature index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 2.74 2.77 2.80 2.85 2.91 3.06 -13.7 -15.0 2.77...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 2.59 2.61 2.64 2.69 2.75 2.88 -13.7 -15.0 2.61 2.64 2.67 2.72 2.77 2.91 -11.8 -13.0 2.64 2.67 2.69 2.75 2.80 2.94 -9.8...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination temperature (%) (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 1.86 1.88 1.90 1.94 1.98 2.08 -13.7 -15.0 1.88 1.90 1.92 1.96 2.00 2.10 -11.8 -13.0 1.90 1.92 1.94 1.98 2.02 2.12 -9.8...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz CHV-DH125W/R1 TC: Total Capacity (kW); PI: Power Input (kW) (Compressor + Outdoor fan motor) Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 3.11 3.14 3.18 3.24 3.30 3.47 -13.7 -15.0 10.3...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 2.94 2.97 3.00 3.06 3.12 3.27 -13.7 -15.0 2.97 3.00 3.03 3.09 3.15 3.31 -11.8 -13.0 3.00 3.03 3.06 3.12 3.18 3.34 -9.8...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination temperature (%) (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 2.11 2.14 2.16 2.20 2.24 2.36 -13.7 -15.0 2.14 2.16 2.18 2.22 2.27 2.38 -11.8 -13.0 2.16 2.18 2.20 2.24 2.29 2.40 -9.8...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz CHV-DH140W/R1 TC: Total Capacity (kW); PI: Power Input (kW) (Compressor + Outdoor fan motor) Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 11.4 3.54 11.1 3.57 10.9 3.61 10.7 3.68 10.5...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 10.6 3.34 10.4 3.37 10.2 3.40 10.0 3.47 3.54 3.72 -13.7 -15.0 11.0 3.37 10.7 3.40 10.5 3.44 10.3 3.51 10.1 3.58 3.76...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 2.40 2.43 2.45 2.50 2.55 2.68 -13.7 -15.0 2.43 2.45 2.48 2.53 2.58 2.70 -11.8 -13.0 2.45 2.48 2.50 2.55 2.60 2.73 -9.8...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz CHV-DH160W/R1 TC: Total Capacity (kW); PI: Power Input (kW) (Compressor + Outdoor fan motor) Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 12.1 3.89 11.8 3.93 11.6 3.97 11.4 4.05 11.2...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 11.3 3.67 11.1 3.71 10.9 3.74 10.6 3.82 10.4 3.90 4.09 -13.7 -15.0 11.6 3.71 11.4 3.74 11.2 3.78 11.0 3.86 10.7 3.94...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 2.64 2.67 2.70 2.75 2.81 2.95 -13.7 -15.0 2.67 2.70 2.72 2.78 2.83 2.98 -11.8 -13.0 2.70 2.72 2.75 2.81 2.86 3.01 -9.8...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz GCHV-D125W/HZR1-D01 TC: Total Capacity (kW); PI: Power Input (kW) (Compressor + Outdoor fan motor) Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 3.11 3.14 3.18 3.24 3.30 3.47 -13.7...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 2.94 2.97 3.00 3.06 3.12 3.27 -13.7 -15.0 2.97 3.00 3.03 3.09 3.15 3.31 -11.8 -13.0 3.00 3.03 3.06 3.12 3.18 3.34 -9.8...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination temperature (%) (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 2.11 2.14 2.16 2.20 2.24 2.36 -13.7 -15.0 2.14 2.16 2.18 2.22 2.27 2.38 -11.8 -13.0 2.16 2.18 2.20 2.24 2.29 2.40 -9.8...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz GCHV-D140W/HZR1-F01 TC: Total Capacity (kW); PI: Power Input (kW) (Compressor + Outdoor fan motor) Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 11.4 3.54 11.1 3.57 10.9 3.61 10.7...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 10.6 3.34 10.4 3.37 10.2 3.40 10.0 3.47 3.54 3.72 -13.7 -15.0 11.0 3.37 10.7 3.40 10.5 3.44 10.3 3.51 10.1 3.58 3.76...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 2.40 2.43 2.45 2.50 2.55 2.68 -13.7 -15.0 2.43 2.45 2.48 2.53 2.58 2.70 -11.8 -13.0 2.45 2.48 2.50 2.55 2.60 2.73 -9.8...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz GCHV-D160W/HZR1-F01 TC: Total Capacity (kW); PI: Power Input (kW) (Compressor + Outdoor fan motor) Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 12.1 3.89 11.8 3.93 11.6 3.97 11.4...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 11.3 3.67 11.1 3.71 10.9 3.74 10.6 3.82 10.4 3.90 4.09 -13.7 -15.0 11.6 3.71 11.4 3.74 11.2 3.78 11.0 3.86 10.7 3.94...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Indoor temperature(°C DB) Outdoor Air Combination (%) temperature (Capacity index) °C DB °C WB -15.0 -16.5 2.64 2.67 2.70 2.75 2.81 2.95 -13.7 -15.0 2.67 2.70 2.72 2.78 2.83 2.98 -11.8 -13.0 2.70 2.72 2.75 2.81 2.86 3.01 -9.8...
CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 1. Precautions 1.1 This air conditioner is a comfortable unit. Don't use it in some special places for machine rooms, precise instruments, foods, plants, animals, artworks, etc. (1)The installation shall be done by the distributor or the professional staff. The installation staff must have related professional knowledge.
CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 2. Outdoor Unit Installation 2.1 Installation space selection (1)Install the outdoor unit at a place where discharge air is not blocked.When an outdoor unit is installed in a place that is always exposed. There also should be enough space for installation andmaintenance. (2)Toa strong wind like a coast or on the high store of a building, secure a normal fan operation by using a duct or a wind shield.
CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 3. Piping Installation 3.1 Piping connection (1) Flaring Use a pipe cutter to cut the refrigerant pipe and a pipe expander to flare A(mm) Outer Diameter Burr Rough Maximum Minimum (mm) Inclined Φ6.35 Φ9.52 12.4 12.0 Φ12.7 15.8 15.4...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz (1) Connecting modeI First distributor (2) Connecting modeII (28) (28) (28) First distributor (28) (22) (28) 3.3 Determination of main pipe (L1)diameter Pipe Dimension of Main Pipe (mm) <30m ≥30m Capacity of Outdoor Unit (kW) First distributor Liquid pipe Gas pipe Liquid pipe...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 3.4 Determination of main pipe (L2-L5)diameter Length of Downstream Equivalent Pipe Capacity of Downstream Indoor Unit Dimension of main pipe of indoor unit (kW) Applicable to distributor Liquid pipe Gas pipe W<6.5 Φ9.52 Φ12.7 SP-FQG-N01D 6.5≤W<18 Φ9.52 Φ15.88 SP-FQG-N01D...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz (2) Connecting mode II Equivalent length to the nearest distributor Equivalent length to the farthest pipe of the indoor unit Equivalent length to the farthest pipe of the first distributor First distributor ≤100m Total Pipe Length +a+b+c+d+e+f Actual length ≤60m...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 3.6 Installation of distributor (1) The distributor shall use U-type or Y-type, instead of T-type. (2) The distributor shall be installed horizontally, with the deviation angle of no greater than ± 10℃. (3) The distributor cannot be turned directly, with the straight pipe of no less than 0.8m. Direction A Direction B >0.8m...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz High pressure liquid pipe Low pressure gas pipe Outdoor unit (set) Oil return bend Indoor unit set 3.8 Remove Dirt or Water in the Piping Make sure there is no any dirt or water before connecting the piping to the outdoor units. Wash the piping with high pressure nitrogen, never use refrigerant of outdoor unit.
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Connect the vacuum pump Run the vacuum pump (above 2 hours) 1. Close the valve of the pressure After dropping up to -0.1MPa, the vacuum pump keeps on gauge; running for 20-60minutes. 2. Disconnect the pressure gauge and the vacuum pump;...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 3.14 Stop valve instructions (1)It is closed when leaving the factory, open the valve counterclockwise or close the valve clockwise with a 6mm socket head wrench. (2) After completing the operation, tighten the valve cover. (3)R410A special tool shall be used to vacuumize the valve and fill the refrigerant at the service entrance. Fill the refrigerant at the service entrance at the gas side, and vacuumize the valve at the service entrance at the liquid side and the gas side simultaneously.
CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 4. Electric Wiring Installations 4.1 Outdoor unit wiring Power Line Signal Wire between Indoor and Outdoor Capacity (kW) Power Supply Breaker/Fuse (A) (mm2) Units (mm) 3×4.0 8/10 220-240V 50Hz/60Hz 40/30 three-core shielded cable 3×1.0 3×6.0 12.5/14/16 220-240V 50Hz/60Hz 63/45 (two-core shielded cable 2×1.0)
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 4.2 Indoor unit power supplywiring Indoor power supply Current leakage protection Manual switch Junction box Indoor unit When the power wire is parallel to the signal wire, please put the electrical wires into their own wire pipes, with proper wire spacing (10A or below: 300mm, 50A or below:500mm).
CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 5. Test Running 5.1 Inspection and confirmation beforedebugging (1)Check and make sure the refrigerating pipeline and communication line connecting with the indoor and outdoor units are connected with the same refrigerating system. Otherwise, some running faults occur. (2) The power supply voltage is within the rated voltage of ±10%.
CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 6. Precautions on Refrigerant Leakage 6.1 Inspection and confirmation beforedebugging (1) The refrigerant of the air conditioner is harmless and nonflammable. (2)The room for the air conditioner shall have an appropriate space. In case of refrigerant leak, it cannot go beyond the critical concentration.
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz (5) Measures against exceeding the criticalconcentration. a)To reduce the refrigerant concentration below the critical concentration, install a mechanical ventilation device (for frequent ventilation). b)If frequent ventilation cannot be performed, please install a leak warning device interlinked with the mechanical ventilation device.
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Part name Quantity Part name Quantity Top cover cotton component Seat plate sealing cover Condenser part Seat plate Condenser assembly Right side panel Condenser gas collection component Four-way valve component Condenser splitter assembly High pressure valve component Condenser supercooled outlet Solenoid valve component Top beam...
CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 3. Dialing Setting 3.1 Silent mode choosing by SW1 dialing definition Dialing Silent Mode Standard Mode (Factory default) Forced Silent Mode Night Silent Mode Reserved 3.2 Night time choosing by SW1 dialingdefinition Dialing Night Time 6/10 (Factory default) 6/12 8/10...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 3.4 Define outdoor unit capacityby S1 dialing The number you dial means the capacity of outdoor unit selected Dialing Capacity 10kW 12.5kW 14kW 16kW 3.5 Inspection Instructions of Outdoor Unit for CHV* Series R em arks Display contents Remarks Current frequency / Quantity of indoor units...
CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 4. Error Code Table Fault Code Fault Contents Remarks Outdoor unit phase sequence fault Communication fault between indoor unit and outdoor unit 20-minute break at first or 2-minute break later T4 ambient temperature sensor fault T3 condenser pipe temperature sensor fault (outlet) TP exhaust temperature sensor fault AC over-voltage / under-voltageprotection EEPROM fault...
CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 5. Troubleshooting 1. Warning Warning All electrical work must be carried out by competent and suitably qualified, certified and accredited professionals and in accordance with all applicable legislation (all national, local and other laws, standards, codes, rules, regulationsand other legislation that apply in a given situation).
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 5.2 E1: Outdoor unit phase-sequence fault 5.3 E2: Communication fault between indoor unit and outdoor unit 202105...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 5.4 E4: T4 outdoor ambient temperature sensor fault 5.5 E6: T3 Condenser pipe temperature sensor fault (outlet) 202105...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 5.6 E8: TP Exhaust temperature sensor fault Check if the TP exhaust temperature sensor Connect it well connector is loose Pull out the exhaust temperature sensor If multimeter displays 0Ω or OL plug and measure the resistance Replace the sensor Normal resistance: 50K Replace outdoor main PCB...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 5.8 E10: EEPROMfault EEPROM malfunction Replace the outdoor main PCB 5.9 EA: T3B condenser temperature sensor fault (middle) Check if the T3B sensor connector is loose Connect the sensor well Pull out the T3B sensor plug and measure the resistance The outdoor ambient temperature is between 0°C normal...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 5.10 EC: T7/TS refrigerant cooling pipe inlet temperature sensor fault Check if the T7/TS sensor connector is loose Connect the sensor well Pull out the T7/TS sensor plug and measure the resistance The outdoor ambient temperature is between 0°C normal Replace the main PCB and 40°C, and the resistance is between 13KΩ...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 5.12 H7: The decrease in quantity of indoor unit 5.13 P1: High pressure protection Check the wire connection of high pressure switch, if Replace high pressure switch it is OK, pull out the switch and measure the resistance 0Ω...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 5.14 P2/H5: Low pressure protection Check the wire connection of low pressure switch, if it is OK, pull out the switch and measure the Replace low pressure switch resistance 0Ω Replace the outdoor main PCB 202105...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 5.15 P3/H10: Over currentprotection P3/H10 5.16 P4/H6: Exhaust overheating protection 202105...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 5.17 P5: T3 or T3B condenser pipe overheating protection 5.18 P6/H4/Pb/H12: IPM protection 202105...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz Code Malfunction or protection Remark Inverter compressor malfunction DC low voltage protection DC high voltage protection MCE malfunction/simultaneously/cycle loop After P6 displays for 60s, these L error codes Zero speed protection will display. Compressor lack of phase protection Speed difference ≥15Hz protection between the front and the back time Speed difference ≥15Hz protection between the real and the...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 5.19 P9/H9: DC fan protection P9/H9 Check if the power supply is normal Contact the power supply department Check if the voltage at each position Replace the main PCB is normal as following chart Name Remark Blue: FG 12/revolution Yellow: Vsp...
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CHV Mini VRF 50/60Hz 5.20 P10: Anti-typhoon protection (1) Enter this condition: a) The fan has stopped output for several minutes; b) The current speed detected by the fan is >=400rpm. (2) Exit this condition: a) After several minutes of anti-typhoon protection; b) The fan detects the current speed <400rpm.