Samsung AC DX Series Installation Manual
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  • Page 1 Air conditioner Installation manual AC***DX**** • Thank you for purchasing this Samsung air conditioner. • Before operating this unit, please read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Information General information Installing the unit Installation Procedure Step 1 Choosing the installation location Step 2 Checking and preparing accessories and tools Step 3 Fixing the outdoor unit in place Step 4 Connecting the power cables, communication cable, and controllers Step 5 Connecting the refrigerant pipe Step 6 Optional: Cutting and flaring the pipes Step 7 Connecting up and removing air in the circuit...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Keep these instructions with Flammable materials this appliance. This manual is subject to change. For the latest version, visit www.samsung.com. IMPORTANT – This product has been designed and Refrigerant Refrigerant safety group...
  • Page 4: General Information

    • Do not place containers with liquids or other • This manual explains how to install an indoor objects on the unit. unit with a split system with two SAMSUNG • All the materials used for the manufacture and units. Using other types of units with different packaging of the air conditioner are recyclable.
  • Page 5: Installing The Unit

    Installing the unit • Make sure that the condensed water runs well out of the unit at low ambient temperature. The base heater can frost/ice cannot grow. If drain work is not effective for releasing condensed WARNING water, it can make the units get damaged by massive ice and the system can be stopped, IMPORTANT: When installing the unit, always covered by ice.
  • Page 6 Safety Information • The following checks shall be performed for • Do not place near heat sources installation: • Be cautious not to generate a spark as follows: – The charge amount depends on the room – Do not remove fuses with power on. size.
  • Page 7 • Replace components only with parts specified by • The parts shall be labeled to ensure that they Samsung. Other parts may result in the ignition have been decommissioned and emptied of of refrigerant in the atmosphere from a leak.
  • Page 8: Power Supply Line, Fuse Or Circuit Breaker

    Safety Information • The recovered refrigerant shall be returned to • Verify that the voltage and frequency of the the supplier in the correct recovery cylinders power supply comply with the specifications and with the Waste Transfer Note attached. that the installed power is sufficient to ensure the operation of any other domestic appliance • Do not mix refrigerants in the recovery units or connected to the same electric lines.
  • Page 9: General Information On Servicing

    Samsung, national and local authorities. • Any auxiliary device installed must be approved by Samsung and must be suitable for operating • The area shall be checked with an approved with the refrigerant marked on the label.
  • Page 10: Detection Of Flammable Refrigerants

    • The work area shall be checked with an • All electrical components used or replaced must appropriate refrigerant detector before and be to Samsung’s specifications. during work. • If a fault exists that could compromise safety, • Ensure that the leakage detector is appropriate then no electrical supply shall be connected to for use with flammable refrigerants.
  • Page 11: Charging Procedure

    • Use proper recovery cylinders appropriate for the Decommissioning type of refrigerant. • Follow prescribed industry best practices for purging • Only qualified licensed professionals and evacuation. shall perform refrigerant recovery and • Oxygen free nitrogen shall be used for purging the decommissioning.
  • Page 12: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure Installation Procedure Step 1 Choosing the installation Minimum required room area [A, ft²(m²)] location Reference Height [h₀, ft(m)] m [lbs(kg)] Ceiling-mounted (without R-32 sensor) WARNING 7.2(2.2) 8.2(2.5) 8.9(2.7) 10.5(3.2) ≤ 4.047(1.836) - no room area restrictions - • If appliances contain R-32 refrigerant, then the 4.049(1.837) 58.7(5.46) 51.7(4.80) 47.9(4.45) 40.4(3.75) floor area of the room in which the appliances 4.18(1.9)
  • Page 13: Installation Location Requirements

    • The ventilation machinery and outlets shall be Minimum required room area [A, ft²(m²)] operating adequately and not obstructed. Reference Height [h₀, ft(m)] m [lbs(kg)] • If an indirect refrigerating circuit is being used, Wall-mounted Floor-standing the secondary circuit shall be checked for the 5.91(1.8) 1.97(0.6) presence of refrigerant.
  • Page 14 Outdoor Unit – The place where animals may urinate on the 7.87 inch(200mm) Air Guide Duct (This product is not provided by Samsung) product. Ammonia may be generated. – The place where thinner or gasoline is • Install the unit at a height where its base can be handled.
  • Page 15 • If you operate the cooling operation of the air CAUTION conditioner in the condition where the ambient • Depending on the condition of the power supply, temperature is lower than 23 °F(-5℃) DB(Dry unstable power or voltage may cause malfunction bulb), or the outdoor unit might be faced with of parts or control systems (for example : on a strong wind directly, the wind baffle should be boat or places using power supplied from an...
  • Page 16: Outdoor Unit Dimensions

    • Check the condition of the product periodically. Outdoor unit dimensions – Check the installation site every 3 months and perform anti-corrosion treatment such as R-Pro supplied by SAMSUNG (Code : MOK- Unit : inch (mm) 220SA) or commercial water repellent grease A Type and wax, etc., based on the product condition.
  • Page 17 Minimum clearances for the outdoor unit When installing 1 outdoor unit 11.81 (300) 7.87(200) 5.91 (150) 5.91 (150) Unit : inch (mm) or more or more or more or more 11.81(300) or more 11.81(300) or more 39.37(1000) 5. 9 1 (150) 5.
  • Page 18: Step 2 Checking And Preparing Accessories And Tools

    2 To prevent damage or scratches effectively, U.S. Government Federal law prohibits removal of this label before consumer purchase. Heat Pump Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Model AJ036JCJ5CH Cooling and Heating Split System Heating Capacity 40,000 Btu/h Cooling Capacity 36,000 Btu/h...
  • Page 19 1 Position the outdoor unit so that the air flow is CAUTION directed towards the outside, as indicated by the • Install a drain outlet at the lowest end around arrows on the top of the unit. the base for outdoor unit drainage. • Attach the outdoor unit to the appropriate • When installing the outdoor unit on the roof, support using anchor bolts.
  • Page 20: Step 4 Connecting The Power Cables, Communication Cable, And Controllers

    Installation Procedure Connecting wire conduits CAUTION • Make sure that the wall can support the weights When connecting the power supply cables and of the rack and the outdoor unit. communication cables, use conduits to protect the • Install the rack as close to the column as cables.
  • Page 21 Air conditioning system examples When using an earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) for a single phase unit. Communication cable Main power Outdoor-to-indoor power cable cable MCCB Earthing ELCB Outdoor Unit Indoor Unit ※ T he appearance of the unit may be different from the picture depending on the model. CAUTION • Make sure to install an ELCB (RCD or RCCB) or ELB and MCB combination, according to local...
  • Page 22: Connecting The Main Power Cable

    Installation Procedure Connecting the main power cable When using ELB for AC009/012DXSCCG (1-phase) Power Supply Electrical component box MCCB 1(L) 2(N) Communication Outdoor to indoor Main power cable power cable cable The appearance of the unit may be different from the picture Indoor Unit depending on the model.
  • Page 23 Main power terminal block specifications CAUTION [Unit : inch(mm)] • You should connect the power cable to the power cable terminal and fasten it with a clamp. AC power: Communication: • To protect the product from water and possible M4 screw M4 screw shock, you should keep the power cable and the connection cord of the indoor and outdoor units...
  • Page 24 Installation Procedure Model Outdoor Indoor Rated input current of Power the power conversion Source Outdoor Indoor equipment FAN1(A) FAN2(A) FAN(A) AC009DNLDCG/AA 1.06 AC009DNHDCG/AA 2.10 AC009DXSCCG/AA AC009DNJDCG/AA 0.42 0.49 13.9 15.0 AC009DN1DCG/AA 0.26 AC009DNNDCG/AA 0.30 AC012DNLDCG/AA 1.06 AC012DNHDCG/AA 2.10 AC012DXSCCG/AA AC012DNJDCG/AA 0.42 0.49 13.9...
  • Page 25 Silence mode controller wiring NOTE diagram with External controller • RLA is based on AHRI 210/240 cooling standard condition [Indoor temp. : 26.7 °C / 80 °F(DB) / 19.46 °C / • AC009/012DXSCCG, AC018DXADCG, 67 °F(WB), Outdoor temp. : 35 °C / 95 °F(DB)] AC018DXSCCF • Voltage tolerance is ± 10 %. • Symbols – RLA: Rated Load Ampere (A) – MOC: Maximum Operating Current (A) –...
  • Page 26 Installation Procedure Connecting the outdoor-to-indoor power NOTE cable and the communication cable • Lay the electrical wiring so that the front cover does not rise up when doing wiring work and attach the • AC009/012DXSCCG front cover securely. • The ground wire for the indoor unit and outdoor unit connection cable must be clamped to a soft copper tin-plated eyelet terminal with M4 screw hole(NOT Indoor Unit...
  • Page 27 Nominal Nominal dimensions dimensions Standard Standard Standard Min. Min. Max. Standard Min. Allowance Allowance Allowance Allowance for cable for screw dimension dimension dimension dimension [mm(inch)] [mm(inch)] [mm(inch)] [mm(inch)] [mm²(inch²)] [mm²(inch²)] [mm(inch)] [mm(inch)] [mm(inch)] (inch)] (inch)] (inch)] [mm(inch)] (inch)] +0.2 (3/8) (3/8) ±0.2 +0.3(+0.011)
  • Page 28 Installation Procedure Outdoor-to-indoor power and • Power supply cords of parts of appliances communication cable specifications for outdoor use shall not be lighter than polychloroprene sheathed flexible cords. (Code designation IEC:60245 IEC 57 / CENELEC: • Indoor unit : H05RN-F) 1-Way CST (AC***DN1DCG) • When installing the indoor unit in a computer 4-Way CST (AC***DN4DCG)
  • Page 29: Step 5 Connecting The Refrigerant Pipe

    Step 5 Connecting the refrigerant pipe AC009/012DXSCCG, AC018DXADCG, AC018DXSCCF Items Maximum allowable length [ft (m)] Applicable outdoor Main pipe Max. height difference between Make at least one round: unit models (L1) outdoor and indoor units (h1) It will reduce noise and AC009DXSCCG vibration 65.6(20)
  • Page 30: Step 6 Optional: Cutting And Flaring The Pipes

    Installation Procedure • Tighten the nuts to the specified torques. If 4 Slide a flare nut onto the pipe and create the overtightened, the nuts could be broken so flare. refrigerant may leak. • Protect or enclose refrigerant tubing to avoid R 0.016 to 0.032 inch mechanical damage.
  • Page 31: Step 7 Connecting Up And Removing Air In The Circuit

    • When connecting the pipes, make sure that • The nitrogen blowing pressure range is 2.9 to 7.3 surrounding objects do not interfere with or psi(0.02 to 0.05 MPa). contact them to prevent refrigerant leakage due • If the piping exceeds the standard pre-charged to physical damage.
  • Page 32 Installation Procedure 2 Referring to the illustration below, tighten the 4 Open the valve of the low pressure side(A) of the flare nut on section D first by hand and then with manifold gauge counterclockwise. a torque wrench, applying the following torque. • AC009/012DXSCCG, AC018DXADCG, AC018DXSCCF Outdoor Unit...
  • Page 33: Step 8 Performing The Gas Leak Test

    5 Purge the air from the system using a vacuum • For sizing and limits (height difference, line pump for about 10 minutes. length, max. bends, refrigerant charge, etc.) see “Connecting refrigerant pipe section”. 1) Evacuate until 4000 microns is achieved, for at least 10 minutes.
  • Page 34: Step 9 Adding Refrigerant (R-32)

    Installation Procedure Step 9 Adding refrigerant (R-32) 3 After about 30 minutes, charge the refrigerant through the service port of the gas stop valve. Precautions on adding the R-32 refrigerant In addition to the conventional charging procedure, the following requirements shall be kept. Indoor Unit • Make sure that contamination by other Balance...
  • Page 35 • The table below shows the refrigerant charge CAUTION limits for each product. Please fill in the following with indelible ink on the (Unit : oz(g)) refrigerant charge label supplied with this product Model and on this manual. AC009DXSCCG 38.4 (1087.5) 31.7(900.0) 6.6(187.5) •...
  • Page 36 Installation Procedure Charging the refrigerant under Cylinder with siphon Cylinder without siphon conditions of liquid by using a liquid pipe siphon It is necessary for recharging under conditions of liquid. When recharging refrigerant from the refrigerant cylinder to the equipment, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 37: Step 10 Connecting The Drain Hose To The Outdoor Unit

    Step 10 Connecting the drain hose 5 Be sure to plug the rest of the drain holes not connected with drain plugs using drain caps. to the outdoor unit • AC018DXADCG • When using the air conditioner in the heating mode, ice may accumulate .
  • Page 38: Step 11 Insulating The Refrigerant Pipes

    Installation Procedure Step 11 Insulating the refrigerant Insulation Type pipes (Cooling, Heating) General High humidity 1 Once you have checked that there are no leaks in Outer diameter the system, you can insulate the piping and hose. Pipe Remarks [86°F(30°C), [86°F(30°C), 85%] over 85%]...
  • Page 39: Step 12 Checking The Grounding

    Step 12 Checking the grounding 3 Press K1 or K2 on the outdoor unit PCB to run the test mode and stop. If the power distribution circuit does not have a (※ A C018DXSCCF models are cooling-only ground or the grounding does not comply with models, in which running the test mode using specifications, a grounding electrode must be K1 is not possible.)
  • Page 40 Installation Procedure ¹⁾ Defrost test mode Condition 1: The outdoor temperature is below 50℉ (10℃). Condition 2: All the temperature conditions should meet the defrost conditions. ²⁾ T o use the inverter check function, you must use the inverter checker. ³⁾ I ndication on the display and action to take when an inverter fault is detected It only works on AC009/012DXSCCG model. INV#1 FAN#1 Action to take SEG1 SEG2 SEG3 SEG4 SEG1 SEG2 SEG3 SEG4 Fault detection is in progress PBA defect: Replace the PBA Manual Check inspection is...
  • Page 41 6 View mode: When the K4 switch is pressed, you can see information about the system state as below. • For a function that is not supported, "-" is shown for SEG2, SEG3 or SEG4. K4 short Display contents SEG1 SEG2 SEG3 SEG4...
  • Page 42 Installation Procedure Display contents SEG1 SEG2 SEG3 SEG4 Main micom Year (Dec) Month (Hex) Date (Tens digit) Date (Units digit) version Inverter micom After short push 1 Year (Dec) Month (Hex) Date (Tens digit) Date (Units digit) version Fan SW version Year (Dec) Month (Hex) Date (Tens digit) Date (Units digit) After short push 2 K4 long After short push 3...
  • Page 43 • ¹⁾ C urrent restriction rate : When the restriction Input Option item SEG1 SEG2 SEG3 SEG4 Function option is set, cooling and heating performance unit Disabled may decrease. (Factory • ²⁾ A C***DXSCCF models are cooling-only and Step for default) do not support heating mode. These models Silence Main Step1 operate in cooling mode only, even if "heating mode...
  • Page 44: Extra Procedures

    Extra Procedures Extra Procedures Pumping down refrigerant Relocating the indoor and outdoor units WARNING • After installing the product, perform a leak test 1 Pump down refrigerant. See Pumping down refrigerant on page 44. on the piping connections. After pumping down refrigerant to inspect or relocate the outdoor 2 Disconnect the power supply only after rendering unit, stop the compressor and remove the...
  • Page 45: Using The Stop Valve

    Extra Procedures Using the stop valve NOTE • Do not apply excessive force to the stop valve always use special instruments. Otherwise, the Opening the stop valve stopping box can be damaged, and the back sheet can leak. 1 Open the cap and turn the stop valve • If the watertight sheet leaks, turn the axis back counterclockwise using a hexagonal wrench.
  • Page 46: Maintenance Procedures

    Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Procedures Performing the gas leak tests for Decommissioning repair The following requirements must be fulfilled before and while taking the decommissioning procedure: When repairing the refrigerant circuit, the following • Only qualified, licensed professionals procedure must be followed to avoid flammability. shall perform refrigerant recovery and 1 Remove the refrigerant.
  • Page 47 Maintenance Procedures 8 Do not overcharge the cylinders. (No more than 80 %) 9 Keep the cylinder within the maximum working pressure, even temporarily. 10 After charging, make sure that the cylinders and the equipment are promptly removed from the site and all isolation valves are closed.
  • Page 48: Installing The Wind Baffle

    Installing the wind baffle Installing the wind baffle If you operate the cooling operation of air conditioner in the condition where ambient temperature is lower than 23 °F (-5℃) DB(Dry bulb), or the outdoor unit might be faced with strong wind directly, the wind baffle should be installed to prevent the outdoor unit fan from operating in reverse way. ※...
  • Page 49: Appendix

    Appendix Installation Procedure Troubleshooting The table below lists the self-diagnostic routines. For some of the error codes, you must contact an authorized service center. If an error occurs during the operation, it is displayed on the outdoor unit PCB LED, both MAIN PCB and INVERTER PCB.
  • Page 50 Installation Procedure Error Meaning Remarks Code Main PBA - other PBA communication error 1. Check Main PBA connectors (Some of PBA communication) E206 2. Check other PBA connectors C002 : Fan PCB communication error 3. Change other PBA C003 : INV1 communication error E221 Error on outdoor temperature sensor (Short or Open) Check Outdoor sensor Open / Short E231 Error on outdoor COND OUT sensor (Short or Open)
  • Page 51 Error Meaning Remarks Code 1. change motor E455 Outdoor Fan#1 IPM overheat error 2. change INV PCB E458 Fan speed error FAN1 ERROR E461 Error due to operation failure of inverter compressor E462 System stops due to full current control E463 Over current trip / PFC over current error Check OLP sensor 1.
  • Page 52 Installation Procedure Error Meaning Remarks Code Error due to high pressure switch open or compressor E507 down by high pressure 59 E508 Smart install is not installed 1. Check if the service valve is open 2. Check if there's any blockage on the refrigerant cycle (indoor unit/outdoor unit) Blockage detected on high pressure pipe during heating...

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