ActronAir ECOFLEX MINI VRF Series Installation And Commissioning Manual

ActronAir ECOFLEX MINI VRF Series Installation And Commissioning Manual

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ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES
Floor Standing Unit
Installation and Commissioning Guide
Model Numbers
MFS-022CS
MFF-022CS
MFS-028CS
MFF-028CS
MFS-036CS
MFF-036CS
MFS-045CS
MFF-045CS
MFS-056CS
MFF-056CS
MFS-071CS
MFF-071CS
MFS-080CS
MFF-080CS
CAUTION:
The system is charged with flammable
refrigerant, safety checks are necessary to
ensure that the risk of ignition is minimised.
MUF-022CS
MUF-028CS
MUF-036CS
MUF-045CS
MUF-056CS
MUF-071CS
MUF-080CS
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please read the R-32 Safety Manual and this manual carefully
before installing or operating your air conditioning unit.
Information in this manual is to be used in conjunction with
the R-32 Safety Manual.
Make sure to save this manual for future reference.

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  • Page 1 ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Floor Standing Unit Installation and Commissioning Guide Model Numbers MFS-022CS MFF-022CS MUF-022CS MFS-028CS MFF-028CS MUF-028CS MFS-036CS MFF-036CS MUF-036CS MFS-045CS MFF-045CS MUF-045CS MFS-056CS MFF-056CS MUF-056CS MFS-071CS MFF-071CS MUF-071CS MFS-080CS MFF-080CS MUF-080CS CAUTION: IMPORTANT NOTE: The system is charged with flammable Please read the R-32 Safety Manual and this manual carefully refrigerant, safety checks are necessary to before installing or operating your air conditioning unit.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Table of Contents 01. Preface ............................3 02. Safety Warning ..........................4 02.01. Warning Signs 02.02. Safety Precautions 02.03. Electric Safety Requirements 02.04. Appendix 03. PRECAUTIONS ..........................10 03.01. Qualification and Safety Regulation Requirements 03.02.
  • Page 3: Preface

    ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide 01. Preface Dear users, Thank you for purchasing and using our product. Please read this manual carefully before you install, use, maintain or troubleshoot this product so that you can familiarize yourself with the product and use it correctly. For Outdoor Units or other Indoor Units, please refer to the applicable installation &...
  • Page 4: Safety Warning

    Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES 02. Safety Warning Please thoroughly read and ensure that you fully understand the safety precautions (including the signs and symbols) in this manual, and follow relevant instructions during use to prevent damage to health or property. This symbol shows that this appliance used a flammable refrigerant.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Grounding Prohibition signs No Flammable No Open Fire No Acid or No Strong Current ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide Materials Alkali Materials 02.02. Safety Precautions No Flammable No Strong Current No Open Fire No Acid or Safety Precautions Materials Alkali Materials...
  • Page 6: Electric Safety Requirements

    Electric Safety Requirements Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Electric Safety Requirements [ Warning ] Electric Safety Requirements 02.03. Electric Safety Requirements The air conditioner shall be installed according to the local wiring specifications. [ Warning ] Wiring work must be completed by qualified electricians.
  • Page 7 ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide 02.04. Appendix WARNING The following applies to R-32 refrigerant systems. • Prior to beginning work on systems containing flammable refrigerants, safety checks are necessary to ensure that the risk of ignition is minimized. •...
  • Page 8 Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES • If a fault exists that could compromise safety, then no electrical supply shall be connected to the circuit until it is satisfactorily dealt with. If the fault cannot be corrected immediately but it is necessary to continue operation, an adequate temporary solution shall be used.
  • Page 9 ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide • DD.12 Decommissioning: Before carrying out this procedure, it is essential that the technician is completely familiar with the equipment and all its detail. It is recommended good practice that all refrigerants are recovered safely. Prior to the task being carried out, an oil and refrigerant sample shall be taken in case analysis is required prior to re-use of reclaimed refrigerant.
  • Page 10: Appendix 03. Precautions

    Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES 03. PRECAUTIONS 03.01. Qualification and Safety Regulation Requirements WARNING • Please carry out the installation according to local standards. • Ask your local dealer or professionals to install the product. This unit must be installed by professional technicians with relevant specialized knowledge. Users MAY NOT install the unit themselves;...
  • Page 11: Precautions For Carrying And Lifting The Air Conditioner

    ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide WARNING • Keep the Indoor Unit, Outdoor Unit, power cable, and connecting wires at least 1m away from the high-power radio equipment, to prevent electromagnetic interference and noise. For some electromagnetic waves, it is not enough to prevent noise even at a distance of more than 1m.
  • Page 12: Precautions For Installation Sites

    Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES 03.03. Precautions for Installation sites WARNING Do not install or use the air conditioner in the following places • A place filled with mineral oil, fumes or mist, like a kitchen. Plastic parts will age and the heat exchanger will become dirty, eventually causing the air conditioner performance to deteriorate or leak water.
  • Page 13 The closer the wiring is to the power cabinet, the lower the wiring cost is. ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide The closer the wiring is to the power cabinet, the lower the wiring cost is. Keep the air-conditioning return air away from direct exposure to the sun in the room. Keep the air-conditioning return air away from direct exposure to the sun in the room.
  • Page 14: Components Overview

    * To be purchased separately. NOTE • All optional items can be purchased from ActronAir. • For optional accessories such as wired controllers, please refer to the instructions of the product. • All the figures in the manual explain only the general appearance and functions of the product. The appearance and functions of the product you purchased may not be completely consistent with those listed in the figures.
  • Page 15: Product Dimensions

    ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide 05. Product Dimensions Connecting point of Connecting point of refrigerant pipe refrigerant pipe BOLT HOLES (Li��i� �i�e E) (Ga� �i�e �) Installation & Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES - FLOOR STANDING Doc.
  • Page 16 Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES BOLT HOLES Connecting point of Connecting point of refrigerant pipe refrigerant pipe Unit: mm Capacity (kW) 1020 1020 1020 1240 1360 1360 1360 1104 1104 1104 12.7 12.7 12.7 12.7 12.7 15.9 15.9 1133...
  • Page 17: Accessories

    ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide 06. Accessories List of accessories Installation & Owner’s Brass nut X 2 Pipe thermal insulation X 2 Base X 2 Manual X 1 For use in the installation of Used for insulation and For some units (F3) Indoor Unit Installation connecting pipe (the...
  • Page 18: Heat Insulation Material Requirements

    Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES 06.02. Heat Insulation Material Requirements Use the closed-cell foam insulation material, which is rated at a flame retardancy level of B1 and heat resistance of over 120°C. Thickness of the insulation pipe: 1.
  • Page 19: Preparations Before Installation

    ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide 07. Preparations Before Installation 07.01. Unpacking Check 1. Before installation, check whether the packing materials are in good condition, whether the accessories that come with the product are complete, whether the air conditioner is intact, whether the surfaces of the heat exchanger and other parts have become worn, and whether there are oil stains on the check valve of the unit.
  • Page 20: Pipe Layout

    Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES yout 08.02. Pipe Layout e pipes or punch holes in the wall as needed. The deformed pipe area must not exceed 15% 1. Bend the pipes or punch holes in the wall as needed. The deformed pipe area must not exceed 15% of the total area. tal area.
  • Page 21: Pipe Connection

    ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide CAUTION Do not let the interface of the Indoor Unit bears the weight of the connecting pipe; otherwise, the connecting pipe may be crushed and ü û Bend and arrange pipes carefully without deformed, which will affect the unit's cooling damaging the pipes and their insulating layers.
  • Page 22 Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES 08.04.01. Brazing pipes When brazing pipes, fill the pipes with nitrogen. First evenly heat the inner pipes, then the outer pipes, and fill the joints with welding material. WARNING • When it is necessary to fill the piping with nitrogen during welding, the pressure must be kept at 0.02MPa using a pressure relief valve.
  • Page 23 ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide 08.04.03. Nut fastening 1. Align the connecting piping, firstly tighten most of the thread of the connecting nut by hand, and then use a wrench to tighten the last 1-2 turns of the thread as shown in the figure. 2.
  • Page 24: Refrigerant Piping Fixing

    Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES 08.05. Refrigerant Piping Fixing Angle iron brackets or round steel hangers should be used for fixing. When the liquid pipe and gas pipe are suspended together, the size of the liquid pipe shall prevail. Pipe outer diameter (mm) ≤20 20~40...
  • Page 25: Drainage Pipe Installation

    ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide 08.06.02. Pump Outlet Pipes on the liquid and air sides have a low temperature during cooling. Take sufficient insulation measures to prevent condensation. Unit Auxiliary heat Onsite piping body insulation pump side belt NOTE...
  • Page 26: Installation Of Water Discharge Pipe For The Indoor Unit

    Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES 09.01. Installation of Water Discharge Pipe for the Indoor Unit Units without pumps: Use the attached drainage hose to connect to the drain pan outlet and PVC pipe, and fasten the two ends of the drainage hose with a cable tie.
  • Page 27: Electrical Characteristics

    ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide CAUTION • Bonding and connecting the communication line should be avoided, but if it is used, at the very least, ensure a reliable connection by crimping or soldering and make sure the copper wire at the connection is not exposed; otherwise, communication failure may occur.
  • Page 28: Schematic Diagram Of The Main Terminal Blocks Of Main Control Board

    Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES 10.02. Schematic diagram of the main terminal blocks of main control board CN22 CN10 CN18 CN55 Terminals of function Terminals of remote M1 M2 D1(X) D2(Y) module adapter board switch signal Power cable and earth Terminals of communication line Terminals of strong...
  • Page 29: Power Cable Connection

    Power cable connection ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide Connection between the power cable and power supply terminal 10.04. Power cable connection Main control board The power supply terminal of the IDU is fixed on the main 10.04.01.
  • Page 30 Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES 10.04.02. Power cable system connection Power cable system connection depends on the forms of communication between the Indoor Unit and Outdoor Unit. For the HyperLink communication form with an independent power supply, Indoor Units are allowed to have an independent power supply.
  • Page 31 ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide B. Indoor Units are provided with uniform power supply*, which are wired as follows: Hyperlink communication with the uniform power supply: Power supply for IDU L1+La+Ln ≤ 2000m Wire diameter: 0.75mm Communication wire ×...
  • Page 32 Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES 3. P/Q/E communication: Power supply for IDU Communication wire × × Circuit breaker Power cable Distribution box Distribution box Build-out resistor Master ODU IDU 1# IDU (n-1)# IDU n# CN22 ··· 2-(n-2)# IDU Use shielded cables and ground the shield layer.
  • Page 33 ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide 10.04.03. Communication line connection Selection of communication method for Indoor Units Equipped with independently developed HyperLink (M1M2) communication, ECOFLEX series Indoor Units also preserve the previous RS-485 (PQE) communication method. They are compatible with non-ECOFLEX Indoor Units.
  • Page 34 Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES CAUTION • Please select the communication line according to the requirements in the above reference table. Use shielded cables for communication when strong magnetism or interference is present. • On-site wiring must comply with the relevant regulations of the local country/region and must be completed by professionals.
  • Page 35 ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide System: The HyperLink communication line with an independent power supply between the Indoor Unit and Outdoor Unit can reach up to 600 meters, supporting any connection topology. The following figure shows a serial connection: Master ODU Power cable Communication wire...
  • Page 36 Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES 2. HyperLink communication (with uniform power supply) Single unit: When the Indoor Units are provided with uniform power supply, it is not necessary for HyperLink communication line to provide an independent power supply for Indoor Units. In this case, use 2×0.75mm2 communication cables.
  • Page 37 ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide 3. P/Q communication Single unit: Use a shielded cable for the P/Q communication and properly ground the shield layer. P and Q ports are located at terminal block "CN6" of the main control board. There is no distinction between negative and positive electrodes.
  • Page 38 Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES 4. P/Q/E communication If some of the Indoor Units in the same refrigerant system are non-ECOFLEX series, it is required to con- nect "P", "Q", and "E" for P/Q/E communication. Single unit: Use a shielded cable for the P/Q/E communication and properly ground the shield layer. P, Q, and E ports are located at terminal block "CN6"...
  • Page 39 ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide 5. X1/X2 communication cable connection The X1X2 communication line is mainly connected to the wired controller to achieve one controller per Indoor Unit and two controllers per Indoor Unit. The total length of the X1X2 communication line can reach 200 meters. Please use shielded wires, but the shield layer cannot be grounded.
  • Page 40 Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES CAUTION • When the Indoor Units in the same refrigerant system are ECOFLEX Indoor Units, D1D2 communication can enable one-to-multiple and two-to-multiple functions of the Indoor Unit wired controller. • To enable two-to-multiple functions, wired controllers must be of the same model. B.
  • Page 41 ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide Function module adapter board connection Function expansion boards can communicate with the main control board through the adapter board. You can use one or both of the two function expansion boards. The wiring diagrams are as follows: Use 1# Expansion board Use 2# Expansion board CN18...
  • Page 42 Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES 10.04.05. Reclose the electric control box cover Straighten out the connecting wires and lay them flat, and close the electric control box cover again. WARNING Main power supply wiring needs to increase of protective pipe for fixed wiring. CAUTION •...
  • Page 43: Application Control

    ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide 11. Application Control 11.01. Error Codes and Definitions In the following circumstances (warning failures excluded), please stop the air conditioner immediately, cut off the power switch and contact the local air conditioner customer service center. The error code is displayed on the display panel and the wired controller display.
  • Page 44 Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Error code Error Abnormal communication between the Indoor Unit main control board and 1# function expansion board Abnormal communication between the Indoor Unit main control board and 2# function expansion board Abnormal communication between the Indoor Unit main control board and adapter board Air inlet temperature of the Indoor Unit is too low in heating mode Air inlet temperature of the Indoor Unit is too high in cooling mode...
  • Page 45: Operating Status Codes And Definitions (Non-Error)

    ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide Error code Error Address code not detected Motor failed more than once IPM (fan module) overcurrent protection Instantaneous overcurrent protection for phase current Low bus voltage fault High bus voltage fault Phase current sample bias error Motor and Indoor Unit are unmatched IPM and Indoor Unit are unmatched...
  • Page 46: Spot Check Description

    Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES 11.03. Spot Check Description Use the bi-directional communication wired controller (for example, WDC3-86S) to activate the spot check function in the following steps: On the main page, hold " " and " " for 2s to enter the query page.
  • Page 47: Esp Setting

    ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide 11.04. ESP Setting Use the bi-directional communication wired controller (for example, WDC3-86S) to set the unit external static pressure, which can be divided into the following two situations: Constant speed mode The bi-directional communication wired controller must be used to set the unit external static pressure parameters to overcome the air outlet resistance.
  • Page 48: Test Run

    Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Static pressure setting parameter table (covered product) Unit power Static pressure settings W*100 Level 02 Level 04 Level 06 Level 07 Level 08 Level 09 Level 10 22 (0.8HP) 28 (1.0HP) 36 (1.2HP) 45 (1.7HP) 56 (2.0HP)
  • Page 49: Indoor Unit

    ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES Installation and Commissioning Guide 12.03. Indoor Unit • The wired/remote controller switch is operating normally. • The display of the wired/remote controller is normal, the function keys work normally, the room temperature adjustment is normal, and the air flow and direction adjustment are normal. •...
  • Page 50: Inspection After Installation

    Installation and Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES 12.05. Inspection After Installation To ensure a comfortable indoor environment, please run down through the list to check whether the installation of the air conditioner meets the requirements. Insert a “✕” for Fail and a “✓” for Pass. Check Result Check Item Check Criteria...
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  • Page 52 ©Copyright 2023 Actron Engineering Pty Limited ABN 34 002767240. ®Registered Trade Marks of Actron Engineering Pty Limited. ActronAir is constantly seeking ways to improve the design of its products. Therefore, specifications are subject to change without notice. Installation & Commissioning Guide ECOFLEX MINI VRF R-32 SERIES - FLOOR STANDING...

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