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ADVANCE SPLIT DUCTED UNIT Outdoor (R-32 Series) Installation and Commissioning Guide Model Numbers Single Phase Three Phase CRV13AS CRV13AT CRV15AS CRV15AT CRV17AS CRV17AT CAUTION: IMPORTANT NOTE: The system is charged with flammable This unit is designed for use with R-32 refrigerant only. refrigerant, safety checks are necessary to Please read the R-32 Safety Manual and this manual carefully ensure that the risk of ignition is minimised.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Table of Contents Introduction ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 General Information ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Safety Instructions ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Installation Information �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 Operation Manual Access ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 Components Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 10 Control Panel �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 Single Phase (CRV13AS/CRV15AS/CRV17AS) Three Phase (CRV13AT/CRV15AT/CRV17AT) Compressor Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Assembly Single Phase (CRV13AS/CRV15AS/CRV17AS) Three Phase (CRV13AT/CRV15AT/CRV17AT)
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Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Table of Contents Third Party Control Input (Indoor and/or Outdoor Board) �������������������������������������������������������������� 39 0-10V Analogue Input for Compressor and Indoor Fan 0-10V Analogue Input for Compressor with Fixed Indoor Fan Speed Input for Fixed Compressor with Fixed Indoor Fan Speed 0-10V Analogue Input for Indoor Fan with Fixed Speed Compressor Run and Fault Indication Output (Outdoor Board) Remote On/Off...
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.
For optimum efficiency, your air conditioning unit will deliver just the right amount of cooling or heating capacity. Energy Efficient Refrigeration Circuits The ActronAir system is designed with a highly efficient refrigeration circuit that delivers only the amount of cooling or heating actually required to maintain your desired comfort at the most optimum efficiency.
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The air conditioning system is supplied with zero ozone depleting refrigerant, which has no phase out or replacement concern. With cooling and heating performance capacity that are among the best in the market, the ActronAir air conditioning units provide the solution for the reduction of energy consumption, CO2 emission, high fuel dependency and high network grid demand.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Safety Instructions • Only licensed HVAC technicians* should install and service air conditioning equipment. Improper service or alteration by an unqualified technician could result in significant and major damage to the product or property which may render your warranty null and void.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Installation Information All service technicians handling refrigerant must be licensed to handle refrigerant gases. Recover and Recycle Refrigerants Never release refrigerant to the atmosphere! It is an offence in Australia to do so. Always recover, recycle and reuse refrigerants.
CAUTION This outdoor unit is designed to match only with an ActronAir indoor unit as specified in the Technical Selection Catalogue. The unit is supplied with factory charged refrigerant as stated in the Rating Label. The use other material as a refrigerant may cause explosion and/or personal injury.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Components Overview NOTE Drawing shown below is for illustration purposes only. Actual unit may vary depending on model. AXIAL FANS CRA1 COMPRESSOR VSD COIL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY COMP ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL ADVA INSTALLED REFRIGERANT INFORMATION LABEL REVERSING VALVE EXV ASSEMBLY...
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Control Panel Single Phase (CRV13AS/CRV15AS/CRV17AS) CONTROL BOARD CONTROL BOARD CIRCUIT BREAKER VSD CIRCUIT BREAKER OUTDOOR MAINS TERMINAL BLOCKS TERMINAL END LOCK Three Phase (CRV13AT/CRV15AT/CRV17AT) CONTROL BOARD CONTROL BOARD CIRCUIT BREAKER VSD CIRCUIT BREAKER OUTDOOR MAINS TERMINAL BLOCKS Installation and Commissioning Guide - Advance Split Ducted Outdoor Units (R-32 Series)
CONDENSATION POINTS ARE DESIGNED TO ENSURE ALL CONDENSATION IS REMOVED EFFICIENTLY TO AVOID WATER POOLING WITHIN THE CONDENSER. IF A SINGLE CONDENSATION DRAIN POINT IS REQUIRED, ACTRONAIR RECOMMENDS THE INSTALLATION OF A CONDENSER TRAY. THESE ARE AVAILABLE AS AN ADDITIONAL ACCESSORY. Mounting Distance...
1000 mm between the units or between the unit and the outside perimeter is available. 3. Minimum service access areas and spaces for airflow clearances are responsibilities of the installer, ActronAir will not be held liable for any extra charges incurred due to lack of access and space for airflow.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Unit Lifting Procedure WARNING WH&S regulations must be observed and will take precedence during lifting process. NOTE All drawings are for illustration purposes only. Actual unit may vary depending on the model. Crane Lifting Method Crane lifting method is recommended for high rise lifting.
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Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Fork Lift Method DANGER Make sure rigging equipment, accessories and plant are sufficiently and safely capable to lift the unit in order to prevent potential damage to property, severe personal injury or death. Please check unit weight and weight distribution points as shown in the unit drawing dimensions section.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Outdoor Unit Preparation WARNING Live electrical within enclosure. Isolate electrical supply before removing panels. Authorised technicians access only. 1. Remove mounting screws. 2. Remove Access Panel-Electrical as illustrated below. OUTDOOR UNIT ACCESS PANEL Removal Order: Pull-Out 20mm Pull-Down to remove...
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Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide 2. Remove Shipping blocks as shown below. GENTLY Push back the Compressor Pull away the Shipping Blocks 3. Tighten back the set bolts that hold the compressors down onto the unit (12 to 14Nm). Tighten Bolts (3-pcs / Comp.) 1.
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Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide 7. Slide the Shipping Plate in front of the piping before brazing to protect the surface/paint of panel coating from burning. Shipping Plate 1. Install Interconnecting Field Pipes. Braze refrigeration piping. NOTE Rubber grommet behind the panel should be wet-ragged to ensure the rubber does not burn during brazing.
Piping and Brazing CAUTION This outdoor unit described in this guide is designed to match only with an ActronAir indoor unit as specified in the Technical Selection Catalogue� • The unit is supplied with factory charged refrigerant as stated in the Rating Label. The use of other material as a refrigerant may cause explosion and/or personal injury.
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Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Most of unit pipe connections are factory swagged to easily fit to the recommended field pipe diameter. When it is required to install other refrigeration devices, such as refrigerant drier, solenoid valve and the like, include the equivalent straight pipe length of the device in the calculation of total equivalent field pipe length and mechanical connections shall be accessible for maintenance purposes.
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Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide CAUTION Brazed joints should only be made while purging Nitrogen through the system. Failure to do so will cause carbon deposit to be left on the internal pipe surface, that in turn can cause system failure and void warranty.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Pressure Testing Pressurize the system to 2500kPa in stages. A recommended pressure test is to be performed for no less than 1 hour at 2500kPa. NOTES Importance of Evacuation: • Any non-condensable product left in the system can cause the pressure in the high side of the system to increase and in turn, the compression temperature to rise.
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Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide TO OPEN TURN ANTI-CLOCK WISE (1/4 TURN) CLOSE (As Shipped Position) TO CLOSE TURN CLOCK WISE (1/4 TURN) OPEN (Operating Position) Installation and Commissioning Guide - Advance Split Ducted Outdoor Units (R-32 Series) Doc.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Electrical Installation All electrical work must be carried out by a qualified technician. Make sure all wiring is in accordance with local wiring rules. Wiring connections should be made in accordance with the wiring diagram provided. DANGER Live Electrical Supply ! •...
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Electrical Connection NOTES • To minimise noise interference, Data and Power cable clearance should be maintained as much as possible. • All drawings are for illustration purposes only. Actual unit may vary depending on the model. DETAILED WIRING DIAGRAM IS PROVIDED WITH THE UNIT�...
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Data Cable Shielding Instructions 2 Core Twisted (ActronAir Part Number: AEDC2) NOTES • Maintain the twist of the core wires up to the Green Terminal Plug. • Maximum strip length of outer insulation to the Green Terminal Plug is 50mm.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Wall Controller Options Wall Controller Options A maximum of three (3) wall controllers in the below combinations is allowed per unit. See below table. Wall Controllers Options 1st Option 2nd Option 3rd Option LR7-1 / LC7-2 4th Option LR7-1 / LC7-2...
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Wiring Configuration : Recommended NOTES • Diagram shown below is a general representation only. Refer to individual unit wiring diagram for complete wiring connection details. • Long runs beside Mains cables or TV antenna cables should be avoided. •...
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Wiring Connections LR7-1 and LC7-2 Wall Control Wiring Connections INDOOR WALL CONTROL WIRING CONTROL BOARD POWER: - BROWN / ORANGE 485 A: - BLUE WALL CONTROLLER +12V A 485 B: - BLUE-WHITE GND: - BROWN-WHITE / ORANGE-WHITE NOT USED: - GREEN / GREEN-WHITE...
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Demand Response Management These products are compliant to AS/NZS 4577.3.1:2012 Refer to Control Panel section for the location of the Control Board (ODU CPU Board) ODU CPU BOARD +12V/COM DRM 3/COMP DRM 2/FAN DRM 1/HEAT 1.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Configuring and Commissioning Setup Menu and Navigation Display system's status and settings Continuation of SEt (Settings) (Display) SEEU = Single EEV Service use only (Service) dEEU = Double EEV 03.00 = Family* tE1 = UKV Type cnFg EEUt...
Configurable settings are as follows: Third Party Control The unit can be controlled by non-ActronAir wall control. To do this, CtrS on the Outdoor Board has to be set to Ct� 0. For connection details, see the wiring diagram supplied with the outdoor unit.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Third Party Control Input (Indoor and/or Outdoor Board) This option allows Fan, Compressor and Reversing Valve to be controlled by a Third Party Control. There are two ways on how the Indoor Fan may be controlled, using 0-10V Analogue Input or Fixed Indoor Fan Speed. NOTE •...
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Input (DC) Output Compressor Status 0 - 0.99 V 1 - 1.49 V 0 or 20% Off/On (hysteresis) 1.5 - 9.5 V 20% to 100% 9.5 - 10 V 100% NOTES • As the compressor turns ON and the Indoor fan signal is not available then indoor fan will start to run on medium PWM speed.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Input for Fixed Compressor with Fixed Indoor Fan Speed This feature allows for both Compressor and Indoor Fan to be controlled externally (ON/OFF only). Indoor Fan Setting (Indoor Board) InZone Board CMI Board On the indoor board ensure that only dip switch TWO is ON.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Input (DC) Output Fan Status 0.0 V to 0.99 V 1.0 V to 1.49 V 0 or 20% Off or On 1.5 V to 9.5 V 20% to 100% 9.5 V to 10 V 100% Fan, Compressor and Reversing Valve Connection (Outdoor Board) +12V...
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide 2. If required, press MENU to navigate to YES. Fault Indication ODU CPU OUTPUT BOARD INDICATORS NC OUTPUT VOLTAGE INPUT NO OUTPUT To indicate any system fault, outdoor controller will provide a signal through the Fault Indication relay. An installer can use either NC or NO output as per their requirements.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Indoor Fan Commissioning EVV13AS / EFV13AS FAN DATA* EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (Pa) AIRFLOW (l/s) % PWM % PWM % PWM % PWM % PWM MOTOR / BLOWER LIMIT NOTES * Above Fan Data table is only applicable only to Third Party Controller W = Indoor Fan Power, Watts PWM = Pulse Width Modulation Setting, 50% PWM (Adjustable through the LR7-1, LC7-2, NEO or Outdoor Board).
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Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide EVV13AS / EFV13AS : Three Speed Application Fan Curve Installation and Commissioning Guide - Advance Split Ducted Outdoor Units (R-32 Series) Doc. No. 0525-102 Ver. 8 240109...
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Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide EVV13AS / EFV13AS : Third Party Application Fan Curve 50% PWM Installation and Commissioning Guide - Advance Split Ducted Outdoor Units (R-32 Series) Doc. No. 0525-102 Ver. 8 240109...
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide EVV15AS / EFV15AS FAN DATA* EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (Pa) AIRFLOW (l/s) % PWM % PWM % PWM % PWM % PWM MOTOR / BLOWER LIMIT NOTES * Above Fan Data table is only applicable only to Third Party Controller W = Indoor Fan Power, Watts PWM = Pulse Width Modulation Setting, 64% PWM (Adjustable through the LR7-1, LC7-2, NEO or Outdoor Board).
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Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide EVV15AS / EFV15AS : Three Speed Application Fan Curve Installation and Commissioning Guide - Advance Split Ducted Outdoor Units (R-32 Series) Doc. No. 0525-102 Ver. 8 240109...
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Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide EVV15AS / EFV15AS : Third Party Application Fan Curve Installation and Commissioning Guide - Advance Split Ducted Outdoor Units (R-32 Series) Doc. No. 0525-102 Ver. 8 240109...
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide EVV17AS / EFV17AS FAN DATA* EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (Pa) AIRFLOW (l/s) % PWM % PWM % PWM % PWM % PWM MOTOR / BLOWER LIMIT 1000 1025 1050 1060 NOTES * Above Fan Data table is only applicable only to Third Party Controller W = Indoor Fan Power, Watts PWM = Pulse Width Modulation Setting, 73% PWM (Adjustable through the LR7-1, LC7-2, NEO or Outdoor Board).
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Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide EVV17AS / EFV17AS : Three Speed Application Fan Curve Installation and Commissioning Guide - Advance Split Ducted Outdoor Units (R-32 Series) Doc. No. 0525-102 Ver. 8 240109...
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Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide EVV17AS / EFV17AS : Third Party Application Fan Curve Installation and Commissioning Guide - Advance Split Ducted Outdoor Units (R-32 Series) Doc. No. 0525-102 Ver. 8 240109...
This unit is charged with R-32 refrigerant. • This outdoor unit is designed to match only with an ActronAir indoor unit as specified in the Technical Selection Catalogue. • R-32 refrigerant (CLASS A2L) is mildly flammable. Thoroughly read and understand the accompanying R-32 Safety Guide for installation and maintenance instructions.
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Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide 4. Record the discharge pressure, suction pressure, liquid line temperature and suction line temperature for all the refrigeration circuits. Discharge Pressure = ________________ kPa Suction Pressure = _________________ kPa Liquid Line Temperature (LLT) = _______°C Suction Line Temperature (SLT) = ______ °C See Diagram Below: SERVICE GAUGES...
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Checking for Superheat Maintaining the correct superheat is important for ensuring the evaporator is achieving maximum capacity and avoiding excessive liquid refrigerant returning to the compressor. 1. From the Pressure/Temperature Chart, record the corresponding Saturated Suction Temperature (SST) at the given suction pressure.
AS/NZS 60335.2.40 standard for the installation to be acceptable. The examples of controls measures are (but are not limited to): Ventilation, Shut Off Valves and Safety Alarm. These control measures are not provided by ActronAir and must be determined by the installer based on individual installation requirements.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Maintenance Maintenance Procedures This section describes the procedures that must be performed as a part of normal maintenance program. Regular servicing of equipment by licensed technician is highly recommended. Regular servicing of your unit helps in maintaining its optimum performance and reliability.
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Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide WARNING Do Not Use High Alkaline Detergent! When using detergent for coil cleaning, ensure that the alkaline level is no higher than 8.5, which can cause corrosion damage to the coils. DANGER No Water into the Electrical Compartments! Ensure consideration is given to the possibility of water entering the electrical compartments during cleaning of the condenser coil.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Maintenance Frequency Checklist Regular servicing of equipment by a qualified technician is recommended every 12 months for residential applications and every quarter for commercial applications. Regular servicing of your unit helps in maintaining its optimum performance and reliability.
Advance R-32 Outdoor Units Installation and Commissioning Guide Version History DOCUMENT VERSION BOM VERSION UPDATE HISTORY Ver 01 -0100 Released Ver 02 -0100 Updated Specifications for Refrigeration Ver 03 -0100 Included Pipe location in the Outdoor Unit dimension Ver 04 -0100 Updated EVV13AS Fan data - airflow @520l/s included Ver 05...
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