Do not install or remove the unit by yourself (end user). aged. Ask the dealer or an LG trained technician to install the unit. shock, physical injury or death. If the air conditioner is installed in a small space, take...
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The Hydro Kit water circuit could require antifreeze. Always ask the dealer or an LG trained technician to install the water circuit. Only use the parts included or approved for the product.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When installing refrigerant piping, consider pipe expansion. Do not make refrigerant substitutions. Use R410A only. Improper pipe installation will lead to pipe fatigue / failure and a rapid release of refrigerant, which results in product malfunction. unit will malfunction and damage will occur. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when performing leak and Take appropriate actions at the end of HVAC equipment life evacuation tests.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DANGER Do not operate unit or disconnect switch with wet hands. or submerged. Contact the supplier or an LG trained techni- cian. Verify the piping system has been properly evacuated, and the system’s refrigerant charge is correct before commis- sioning and after any repair is made.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not allow water, dirt, or animals to enter the (Hydro Kit) Do not place anything on the power cable. unit. Do not disconnect the power supply during operation. Do not operate the unit with the panel(s) or protective Do not disconnect the power supply of the Hydro Kit if op- ing parts.
GENERAL DATA Unit Nomenclature Family ARN = Multi V Indoor Unit (Refrigerant R410A) Type H = Hydro Kit Nominal Cooling Capacity in Btu/h 42 = 42,000 76 = 76,000 96 = 96,000 Electrical Ratings 3 = 208–230V/60Hz/1Ph Model K2 = Hydro Kit Water Heater / Cooler K3 = Hydro Kit High Temp Water Heater Feature A = Basic...
Hydro Kits Figure 1: 76K High Temperature Hydro Kit. This manual describes how to install the LG Hydro Kit, High Temperature units for Multi V Vari- able Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and heat recovery systems. The table below lists the available models.
Indirect Hot Water Storage Tank Sensor Strainer Conduit Mounting Plate Screws for Remote Controller Installation Screws for the Conduit Mounting Plate CN_EXT Cable See Accessories on pages 19-21 for a list of compatible Hydro Kit optional LG and third-party accessories (sold separately).
The ARNH-K3A4 Hydro Kits can be used with outdoor units manufactured after April 2019 communicating at a baud rate of 9,600 bps (Gen4 fea- unit Engineering and Installation Manuals, or contact your LG Sales Representative. ARNH-K3A4 Hydro Kit models ARE NOT compatible with Multi V Mini, Multi V Plus II, Multi V Sync II, Multi V Space, Multi V Water II, Multi V Water Mini, single-zone, or multi-zone products.
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GENERAL DATA Table 4: Hydro Kit ARNH423K3A4 ARNH763K3A4 Capacity Index Heating Mode Performance Rated Capacity (Btu/h) 47,000 86,000 Entering Water Temp Range (°F) 50 - 158 50 - 158 Leaving Water Temp Range (°F) 86 - 176 86 - 176 Indoor Air Temp Setpoint Range (°F) 60 - 86 60 - 86...
GENERAL DATA Electrical Data Table 5: Hydro Kit Unit Electrical Data. Power Supply Power Input (kW) Model Voltage Range Rated Amps (A) Volts Phase Heating ARNH423K3A4 18.2 187-253 208-230 ARNH763K3A4 26.2 MCA = Minimum Circuit Ampacity MOP = Maximum Overcurrent Protection Power wiring cable is field provided and must comply with the applicable local and national codes.
GENERAL DATA Dimensions — ARNH423K3A4 3D VIEW (Unit: Inch) Power Supply Wiring Routing Hole (Ø1-3/16) Communications Cable Routing Hole (Ø1-3/16) Vapor Piping Liquid Piping Water Outlet Water Inlet Notes: 1. Unit must be installed in compliance with the installation manual. 2.
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GENERAL DATA Dimensions — ARNH763K3A4 3D VIEW (Unit: Inch) Water Outlet Communications Cable Routing Hole (Ø1-3/16) Power Supply Wiring Routing Hole (Ø1-3/16) Vapor Piping Liquid Piping Water Inlet Notes: 1. Unit must be installed in compliance with the installation manual. 2.
GENERAL DATA Refrigerant Piping Diagram Vapor Side Table 6: High Temperature Hydro Kit Piping Schematic Legend. Description Schematic Label PCB Connector Remarks Vapor Line Temperature Sensor CN_PIPE/OUT Multi V Refrigerant Cycle Liquid Line Temperature Sensor CN_PIPE/IN CN_TH3 Water Inlet Temperature Sensor (WATER IN) Water Inlet S9 and Water Outlet S10 sensors are (PHEX OUT)
MJC57132402 Inlet Pipe exchanger entering the heat exchanger Must use LG provided communications cable. Must have contacts rated for 208-230/60/1. Table 8: LG Optional Accessories (sold separately). Accessory Model No. Connection Description Allows for group control of Hydro Group Control Cable Kit 0.82 foot cable...
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ACCESSORIES Table 9: Third-Party Accessories (Sold Separately). Voltage Accessory Connections Description Options Hydro Kit water circuit circulating Provides pump On / Off control Hydro Kit Circuit Water Pump TB-1,2 208-230/60/1 pump interlock (use a field-provided Interlock based on Hydro Kit control logic pilot relay) TB-7,8,10 and Harness...
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ACCESSORIES Table 11: LG Optional Controllers (Sold Separately). Controller / Controller Accessory Model No. LG MultiSITE™ Communications Manager PBACNBTR0A AC Smart™ 5 PACS5A000 ACP 5 PACP5A000 ACP BACnet Gateway PQNFB17C0 ® ACP LonWorks PLNWKB100 ® Simple Dry Contact Dry Contact For Third-Party Thermostat...
Mark all pipes at the point where the insulation jacket ends. Remove the jacket. Install field provided insulation on the run-out and main trunk pipes first. Install the LG-provided insulation plugs on the ends of all unused header ports. Peel the adhesive glue protector slip from the insulation jacket and install the clam-shell jacket over the fitting.
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• Never connect the Hydro Kit controller or other central controllers such as AC Smart, PDI, or the LG building management system gateway products to the communications cable between the Hydro Kit and outdoor unit. Improper communications cable connections will result in property damage and equipment malfunction.
• See the guidelines for installing an LG supplied dry contact in the manual that shipped with the dry contact. • When connecting a pump to the Hydro Kit system, select a suitable relay for pump capacity. Use a 208-230V pump with a maximum opera- tion current of 4A or less.
Coil any spare cable, tie-wrap it, and leave it near the Hydro Kit. • If the distance between the Remote Temperature Sensor and the Hydro Kit is more than 50 feet (15 m), use one or more 33 foot (10 m) LG •...
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(LG Manufactured; Model No. PWFMDD200; Optional; Sold Separately) LG Wi-Fi Modules enable remote Hydro Kit (K3A4 models) operation for functions such as ON / OFF, operation mode, domestic hot water heating, temperature setup, weekly scheduling, etc. The Wi-Fi Module must be connected to CN-WF on the Hydro Kit PCB, and the user must download, install, register, and use the free app.
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To install a Dry Contact, see the Dry Contact submittals and / or installation manuals on www.lghvac.com, or contact your LG representative. • Connect the Dry Contact to Terminal CN-CC on the Hydro Kit PCB.
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Using a Third-Party Thermostat The term “thermostat” used in this manual refers to a third-party accessory. LG Electronics does not supply thermostats; obtain a thermostat from a third-party manufacturer. Room thermostats can be used for easy, efficient, correct and convenient control. See below and the Wiring section for information regarding third-party thermostat connections.
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Can be assigned at will or for example, can follow the room layout on each floor. For each LG Central Controller product provided on the project, devise a central control address schedule and assign a central control address to each Hydro Kit(s) and indoor unit(s). Record this central control address for each component in the column provided on the Pre- commissioning Device Configuration Worksheet.
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20001747 ISO 9001: 2008 LG ELECTRONICS INC. LG Electronics, U.S.A., Inc. IM_HydroKit_K3A4_03_23 Air Solutions Supersedes: IM_HydroKit_K3A4_01_23 4300 North Point Parkway VRF-IM-BT-001-US_014A06 Alpharetta, Georgia 30022 VRF-IM-BT-001-US_013M20 www.lghvac.com...
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