6. Commissioning
6.1
Checking for electrical dispersions and gas
leakages
6.1.1
Electrical safety checks
Upon completing the installation, check that all the power ca-
bles have been installed in conformity to the relevant national
and local regulations and according to the instructions con-
tained in the installation manual.
PRIOR TO THE OPERATIONAL TEST
Earthing check.
Measure the earth resistance with a visual inspection and with
a specific tester. The earth resistance must be below 0.1 Ω.
DURING THE OPERATIONAL TEST
Check for electrical dispersions.
During the operational test, use an electric probe and a mul-
timeter to conduct a complete electrical dispersion test.
If an electrical dispersion is detected, switch off the unit imme-
diately and contact a qualified electrician to identify and solve
the cause of the problem.
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All electrical connections must be made by an
authorised electrician in conformity to the na-
tional and local electrical standards.
6.1.2
Check for gas leakages
If a leak detector is used, follow the instructions contained in
the user manual of the device.
6.2
Preliminary checks
OUTDOOR UNIT
– The unit must be positioned on a sturdy and perfectly
horizontal base, in a place that is easily accessible for
subsequent maintenance operations.
– If there are significant air draughts, a protective screen
must be fitted.
– There must not be any obstacle hindering the flow of
air.
– The supporting structure must be able to withstand the
weight of the outdoor unit.
– If the installation site is subject to frequent snowfalls,
the outdoor unit must be positioned at least 200 mm
above the usual snowfall level.
INDOOR UNIT
– The unit must be positioned in an enclosed space and
in a place easily accessible for subsequent maintenance
operations.
– The unit must be anchored firmly to the floor or wall.
– If the user interface is installed on the appliance, check
that the relative humidity in the installation room does
not exceed the allowed limit.
Commissioning
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