Installation; Selection Of The Best Location; Piping Length And Elevation - LG AS-H0966KA2 Service Manual

Installation

Selection of the Best Location

Indoor unit
• Do not have any heat or steam near the unit.
• Select a place where there are no obstacles in front of the
unit.
• Make sure that condensation drainage can be conveniently
routed away.
Do not install near a doorway.
• Ensure that the space around the left and right of the unit is
more than "A". The unit should be installed as high on the
wall as possible, allowing a minimum of "B" from ceiling.
• Use a stud finder to locate studs to prevent unnecessary
damage to the wall.
More than "B"
More than 2.3m
Install the indoor unit on the wall where the height
from the floors more than 2.3 meters.
Grade
5K~28K
30K~38K
Outdoor unit
• If an awning is built over the unit to prevent direct sunlight
or rain exposure, make sure that heat radiation from the
condenser is not restricted.
• Ensure that the space around the back and sides is more
than 10cm. The front of the unit should have more than
70cm of space.
• Do not place animals and plants in the path of the warm air.
• Take the air conditioner weight into account and select a
place where noise and vibration are minimum.
• Select a place so that the warm air and noise from the air
conditioner do not disturb neighbors.
More than 10cm
More than 70cm
More than "A"
More than "B"
Clearance(cm)
A B
10 5
30 12
More than 60cm
More than 10cm
More
than 60cm
Rooftop Installations:
• If the outdoor unit is installed on a roof structure, be
sure to level the unit. Ensure the roof structure and
anchoring method are adequate for the unit location.
• Consult local codes regarding rooftop mounting.

Piping Length and Elevation

Capacit
Pipe Size
y
GAS LIQUID
(Btu/h)
3/8"(Ø9.52) 1/4"(Ø6.35)
5k~14k
1/2"(Ø12.7) 1/4"(Ø6.35)
1/2"(Ø12.7) 1/4"(Ø6.35)
18k~28k 5/8"(Ø15.88) 1/4"(Ø6.35)
5/8"(Ø15.88) 3/8"(Ø9.52)
5/8"(Ø15.88) 3/8"(Ø9.52)
30k~38k
3/4"(Ø19.05) 3/8"(Ø9.52)
Outdoor unit
A
Indoor unit
B
Oil trap
Indoor unit
If case more than 5m
• Capacity is based on standard length and maxi-
mum allowance length is on the basis of reliability.
• Oil trap should be installed every 5~7 meters.
Installation
Standard Max. Max.
Length Elevation Length Refrigerant
(m) (m) (m)
B A
4 or 7.5 7 15
4 or 7.5 7 15
4 or 7.5 15 30
4 or 7.5 15 30
4 or 7.5 15 30
7.5 15 30
7.5 15 30
Indoor unit
A
B
Outdoor unit
Outdoor unit
A
B
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Additional
(g/m)
20
20
20
20
30
30
50
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