HITACHI RAC-VJ50PHAT Split Unit Air Conditioner Instruction Manual

HITACHI RAC-VJ50PHAT Split Unit Air Conditioner

Product Information

• Specifications
  • Product: Split Unit Air Conditioner
  • Outdoor Unit Models: RAC-VJ50PHAT, RAC-VJ60PHAT
  • Refrigerant: R32
  • Tools Needed For Installation Work: Knife, Saw, Pipe Cutter, Hexagonal Wrench Key (4mm), Vacuum Pump, Pliers or Wrench, Torque Wrench, Vacuum Pump Adaptor, Flare Tool, Gas Leakage Detector, Manifold Valve, Charge Hose, Reamer, File

Product Usage Instructions

• Installation Precautions
  • Before starting installation work, carefully read through the procedures in the installation manual. Ensure that a qualified technician is installed to avoid water leakage, short circuit, or fire hazards.
• Tools and Equipment
  • Ensure you have all the necessary tools for installation work as listed in the manual. Use the specified tools to prevent any issues during installation.
• Proper Connection
  • Make sure to have a proper connection before opening valves to allow refrigerant flow between system parts. Use a vacuum valve to evacuate interconnecting pipes and system parts.
• Electrical Installation
  • Observe all rules and regulations for electrical work. Use approved power cables and specified wires for connections. Improper insertion or loose contacts may lead to overheating and fire hazards.
• Refrigerant Handling
  • Only use specified refrigerant (R32) during installation or removal. Ensure no air or moisture remains in the refrigeration cycle to prevent abnormal pressure buildup that may cause a rupture.
• Ventilation and Gas Leak
  • If a refrigerant gas leak occurs, ventilate the area fully. Contact with fire can produce poisonous gas. Be cautious as refrigerants may not have an odor.

FAQs

• Q: Can I install the air conditioner myself?
  • A: It is recommended to have a qualified technician install the unit to prevent potential hazards like water leakage, short circuits, or fire.
• Q: What refrigerant should be used during installation?
  • A: Only use the specified refrigerant R32 to avoid issues with pressure and system integrity.

FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

• Carefully read through the procedures of proper installation before starting installation work.
• The sales agent should inform customers regarding the correct operation of installation.

Tools Needed

Tools Needed For Installation Work

• mark is tool exclusive use for R32)

• + – Screwdriver

• Measuring Tape

• Knife

• Saw

• Pipe Cutter

• Hexagonal Wrench Key ( 4mm)

• Power Drill (ø 65mm ~ ø 80mm)

• Vacuum Pump

• Pliers or Wrench

• Torque Wrench

• Vacuum Pump Adaptor

• Flare Tool

• Gas Leakage Detector
  Manifold Valve

• Charge Hose

• Reamer

• File

WARNING

• The flare nut must use a torque wrench without fail.
• Tighten with the specified tightening torque. If the flare nut is tightened too much, after a long period, the flare nut breaks, Gas leakage, stagnation, and touching fire, rarely cause ignition.
• Sharp bending of the pipe using the polyethylene rod, not crushing the pipe. Gas leakage from the crushed part, stagnation, and touching fi re, rarely cause ignition.
• Please request your sales agent or qualified technician to install your unit. Water leakage, short circuit or fire may occur if you do the installation work yourself.
• Please observe the instructions stated in the installation manual during the process of installation. Improper installation may cause water leakage, electric shock and fire.
• A brazed, welded, or mechanical connection shall be made before opening the valves to permit refrigerant to flow between the refrigerating system parts. A vacuum valve shall be provided to evacuate the interconnecting pipe and/or any uncharged refrigerating system part.
• Mechanical connectors used indoors shall comply with ISO 14903. When mechanical connectors are reused indoors, sealing parts shall be renewed. When flared joints are reused indoors, the flare part shall be re-fabricated.
• Refrigerant tubing shall be protected or enclosed to avoid damage.
• Make sure that the units are mounted at locations that are able to provide full support to the weight of the units. If not, the units may collapse and impose danger.
• Observe the rules and regulations of the electrical installation and the methods described in the installation manual when dealing with the electrical work. Use power cables approved by the authorities of your country.
• Be sure to use the specified wire for connecting the indoor and outdoor units. Please ensure that the connections are tight after the conductors of the wire are inserted into the terminals. Improper insertion and loss of contact may cause overheating and fire.
• Please use the specified components for installation work. Otherwise, the units may collapse or water leakage, electric shock and fire may occur.
• Be sure to use the specified piping set for R32. Otherwise, this may result in broken copper pipes or faults.
• When installing or removing an air conditioner, only specified refrigerant (R32) shall be allowed, do not allow air or moisture to remain in the refrigeration cycle. Otherwise, pressure in the refrigeration cycle may become abnormally high so a rupture may be caused.
• Be sure to ventilate fully if a refrigerant gas leaks while at work. If the refrigerant gas comes into contact with fire, a poisonous gas may occur. Be aware that refrigerants may not contain an odour.
• After completion of installation work, check to make sure that there is no refrigeration gas leakage. If the refrigerant gas leaks into the room, coming into contact with fire in the fan-driven heater, space heater, etc., a poisonous gas may occur.
• Unauthorized modifications to the air conditioner may be dangerous. If a breakdown occurs please call a qualified air conditioner technician or electrician. Improper repairs may result in water leakage, electric shock fire, etc.

Refrigerant pipe size (outer diameter):

• Narrow pipe, Liquid (ø6.35mm);
• Wide pipe, Gas (ø12.70mm/ø15.88mm)

SAFETY PRECAUTION

• Read the safety precautions carefully before operating the unit.
• The contents of this section are vital to ensure safety. Please pay special attention to the following sign.
• WARNING …….. Incorrect methods of installation may cause death or serious injury.
• CAUTION ……… Improper installation may result in serious consequences.
• Be sure that the unit operates in proper condition after installation. Explain to the customer the proper way of operating the unit as described in the user’s guide.
• Access the full version of the User Installation Manual by scanning the code.

CAUTION

• A circuit breaker or fuse must be installed. Without a circuit breaker or fuse the danger of electric shock exists. The external switch shall be incorporated to completely disconnect from the power supply. It should disconnect all holes, and a contact separation of at least 3mm must be present.
• Do not install the unit near a location where there is flammable gas. The outdoor unit may catch fire if flammable gas leaks around it.
• Do not install the indoor unit in a machine shop or kitchen where vapour from oil or its mist flows to the indoor unit. The oil will deposit on the heat exchanger, thereby reducing the indoor unit performance and may deform and in the worst case, break the plastic parts of the indoor unit.
• Please ensure a smooth flow of water when installing the drain hose.
• Piping shall be suitable and supported with a maximum spacing of 1m between the supports.

WARNING

• Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Any unfit method or using incompatible material may cause product damage, burst and serious injury.
• The appliance/pipe work shall be stored in a well-ventilated room with an indoor floor area larger than Amin [refer to Table 1] and without any continuously operating ignition source. Keep away from open flames, any operating gas appliances or any operating electric heater. Else, it may explode and cause injury or death.
• The appliance/pipe-work shall be installed, and/or operated in a room with a floor area larger than Amin [refer to Table 1] and keep away from ignition sources, such as heat/spark/open flame or hazardous areas such as gas appliances, gas cooking, reticulated gas supply systems or electric cooking appliances, etc.
• Do not pierce or burn as the appliance/pipe work is pressurized. Do not expose the appliance/pipe work to heat, flame, sparks, or other sources of ignition. Else, it may explode and cause injury or death.

The Choice of Mounting Site

• (Please note the following matters and obtain permission from the customer before installation).

OUTDOOR UNIT

WARNING

• The Outdoor unit must be mounted at a location that can support heavy weight. Otherwise, noise and vibration will increase.

CAUTION

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunshine or rain. Besides, ventilation must be good and clear of obstruction.
• The air blown out of the unit should not point directly to animals or plants.
• The clearances of the unit from top, left, right and front are specified in Figure 1. At least 3 of the above sides must be open-air.
• Be sure that the hot air is blown out of the unit and the noise does not disturb the neighbourhood.
• Do not install at a location where there is flammable gas, steam, oil and smoke.
• The location must be convenient for water drainage.
• Place the Outdoor unit and its connecting cord at least 1m away from the antenna or signal line of television, radio or telephone. This is to avoid noise interference.
• Do not install outdoor units facing strong wind direction. It may damage the fan motor.
• Do not install the outdoor unit in a place where small animals may build their nests.
• If a small animal goes inside the unit and touches the electrical parts, failure of the unit, smoke or fire may be caused. Request your customer to keep the surroundings of the unit clean.

Outdoor Components

Names of Outdoor Components

Dimension

Figure showing the Installation of Outdoor Unit.

CAUTION

• This unit is chargeless up to 30m pipe length.
• Installation of pipe length less than the minimum pipe length requirement (3 meters) may generate an abnormal sound.
• Please mount the Outdoor unit on stable ground to prevent vibration and increase of noise level.
• Decide the location for piping after sorting out the different types of pipe available.
• When removing the side cover, please pull the handle after undoing the hook by pulling it downward.

CONDENSED WATER DISPOSAL OF OUTDOOR UNIT

• There are holes in the base of the Outdoor unit for condensed water to exhaust.
• To flow condensed water to the drain, the unit is installed on a stand or a block so that the unit is 100mm above the ground as shown figure. Join the drain pipe to one hole.
• At first, insert one portion of the hook into the base (Portion A), then pull the drain pipe in the direction shown by the arrow while inserting the hook into the base.
• After installation, check whether the drain pipe clings to the base firmly.

When Using and Installing In Cold Areas

• When the air conditioner is used in low temperatures and snowy conditions, water from the heat exchanger may freeze on the base surface to cause poor drainage.
• When using the air conditioner in such areas, do not install the bushings. Keep a minimum of 250mm between the drain hole and the ground.
• When using the drain pipe, consult your sales agent.
• For more details, refer to the Installation Manual for Cold Areas.

WARNING: To fulfil our obligations towards Article 33, per European REACH Regulation No 1907/2006 EC, we hereby inform you that this article contains the following Substances of Very High Concern mentioned in the

• Candidate list:
  • Lead

INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERATING

INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERATING PIPES AND AIR REMOVAL

1. Preparation of Pipe
   • Use a pipe cutter to cut the copper pipe.
   • CAUTION
   • A jagged edge will cause leakage.
   • Point the side to be trimmed downwards during trimming to prevent copper chips from entering the pipe.
   • Before flaring, please put on the flare nut.
     Outer

Diameter mm (inch)

| ****

Thickness (mm)

| A (mm)
---|---|---
Flare tool for R32 Clutch type| Conventional flare tool
Clutch type| Wing nut type
6.35 (1/4″)| 0.8| 0.0 ~ 0.5| 1.0 ~ 1.5| 1.5 ~ 2.0
9.52 (3/8″)| 0.8| 0.0 ~ 0.5| 1.0 ~ 1.5| 1.5 ~ 2.0
12.70 (1/2″)| 0.8| 0.0 ~ 0.5| 1.0 ~ 1.5| 1.5 ~ 2.5
15.88 (5/8″)| 1.0| 0.0 ~ 0.5| 1.0 ~ 1.5| 1.5 ~ 2.5
2. Pipe Connection

• CAUTION: In case of removing the nut of an Indoor unit, first remove a nut of a small diameter side, or a seal cap of a big diameter side will fly out. Prevent water from entering into the piping when working.
  | Outer dia. of pipe| Torque N·m (kgf · cm)
  ---|---|---
  Small dia. side| 6.35| (1/4″)| 14.0| –| 18.0| (140| ~| 180)
  Large dia. side| 9.52 (3/8″)| 33.0| –| 42.0| (330| ~| 420)
  | 12.70 (1/2″)| 50.0| –| 62.0| (500| ~| 620)
  | 15.88 (5/8″)| 63.0| –| 77.0| (630| ~| 770)
  | Small dia. side| 6.35| (1/4″)| 19.6| –| 24.5| (200| ~| 250)
  Valve head cap|

Large dia. side

| 9.52 (3/8″)

12.7 (1/2″)

| 19.6

29.4

| –

–

| 24.5

34.3

| (200

(300

| ~

~

| 250)

| | 15.88 (5/8″)| 29.0| –| 31.0| (296| ~| 316)
Valve core cap| | | 12.3| –| 15.7| (125| ~| 160)
3. Removal Of Air From The Pipe And Gas Leakage Inspection

• AIR REMOVAL Procedures of Using Vacuum Pump for Air Removal

  1. As shown in the right figure, remove the cap of the valve core. Then, connect the charge hose. Remove the cap of the valve head. Connect the vacuum pump adapter to the vacuum pump and connect the charge hose to the adapter.
  2. Fully tighten the “Hi” knob of the manifold valve and completely unscrew the “Lo” knob. Run the vacuum pump for about 10~15 minutes, then completely tighten the “Lo” knob and switch off the vacuum pump.
  3. Remove the charge hose and tighten the cap of the valve core. Check the cap’s periphery if there is any gas leakage.
  4. Completely unscrew the spindle of the service valve (at 2 places) in an anti-clockwise direction to allow the flow of refrigerant (using the Hexagonal Wrench key).
  5. Re-cap the service valve and tighten using a wrench. Check the cap’s periphery if there is any gas leakage. The task is then completed.
  *  **CAUTION**
  * Prevent moisture from entering the pipe connection.
  * Refrigerating machine oil not be applied to the outside of the flare.
  * When refrigerating machine oil is applied to the outside of the flare, excessive tightening of the flare nut, cracking of the flare nut, destruction of the flare and gas leakage may occur.
  * When using the control valve, do not use deteriorated packing. And, do not over-tighten the steering wheel. Gas leakage from the service valve part, stagnation, and touching fire, rarely cause ignition.
  *  **Gas Leakage Inspection**
  * Please use a gas leakage detector to check if leakage occurs at the connection of the Flare nut as shown on the right.
  * If gas leakage occurs, further tighten the connection to stop leakage. (Be sure to use R32 detector)

CONNECTION OF POWER CORD

WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

• Procedures of Wiring
• Detail of Cutting the Connecting Cord

WARNING

• The naked part of the wire core should be 10 mm and fix it to the terminal tightly. Then try to pull the individual wire to check if the contact is tight. Improper insertion may burn the terminal.
• Be sure to use only the wire specified for the use of the air-conditioner.
• Please refer to the manual for wire connection and the wiring technique should meet the standard of the electrical installation.
• There is an AC voltage drop between the LN terminal if the power is on. Therefore, be sure to remove the plug from its socket.
• Leave some space in the connecting cord for maintenance purposes and be sure to secure it with the cord band.
• Secure the connecting cord along the coated part of the wire using the cord band. Do not exert pressure on the wire as this may cause overheating or fire.

Wiring of The Outdoor Unit

• Please remove the side plate for the wire connection.

WARNING

• If you cannot attach the side plate due to the connection cord, please press the connecting cord in the direction of the front panel to fix it.
• Be sure that the hooks of the side plate are fixed in certainly. Otherwise, water leakage may occur and this causes short circuits or faults.
• The connecting cord should not touch to service valve and pipes. (It becomes high temperature in heating operation.)

Checking for the electric source and the voltage range

• Before installation, the power source must be checked and necessary wiring work must be completed.
• To make the wiring capacity proper, use the wire gauge list below for the wiring from the house distribution fuse box to the outdoor unit in consideration of the locked rotor current.
• Investigate the power supply capacity and other electrical conditions at the installing location.
• Depending on the model of the room air conditioner to be installed, request the customer to make arrangements for the necessary electrical work etc.
• The electrical work includes the wiring work up the outdoor unit. In localities where electrical conditions are poor, the use of a voltage regulation is recommended.
• Install outdoor for the room air conditioner within the reaching range of the line cord.

For (Power cord – L, N, Earth)

• Wire cross-section 2.5 mm2

For (Connecting cord – 1, 2, 3, Earth)

• Wire length up to 30 m
• Wire cross-section 1.5mm2

IMPORTANT

• Circuit Breaker 20A

CAUTION

• Outdoor supply cords shall not be lighter than polychloroprene sheathed flexible cords with code designation 60245 IEC 57.

FINAL STAGE OF INSTALLATION

1. Insulation And Maintenance Of Pipe Connection
   • The connected terminals should be completely sealed with a heat insulator and then tied up with a rubber strap.
   • Please tie the pipe and power line together with vinyl tape as shown in the figure showing the installation of Indoor and Outdoor units. Then fix their position with holders.
   • To enhance the heat insulation and prevent water condensation, please cover the outdoor part of the drain hose and pipe with an insulation pipe.
   • Completely seal any gap with putty.
2. Power Source And Operation Test
   • Power Source
   • WARNING
   • Never remodel the power plug or extend the long-distance cord.
   • Keep additional length for the power cord and do not render the plug under external force as this may cause poor contact.
   • Do not fix the power cord with a U-shape nail.
   • The power cable easily generates heat. Do not bring the cable together with a wire or vinyl tie.

Operation Test

• Please be sure to measure the supply voltage before the operation test.
• Please ensure that the air conditioner is in normal operating condition during the operation test.
  1. Operate with Cool Mode(in summer) or Heat Mode(in winter).
  2. Press Temperature Button on the remote controller to set the desired temperature to 16.0°C for Cool Mode or 32.0°C for Heating Mode. Set the desired fan speed to  (High).
  3. Operate the air conditioner for 20 minutes at least and make sure that the air from the air conditioner is cool or warm.
  4. Press the ON/Off button on the remote controller to make sure that the air conditioner stops running.
• If the indication lamps of the indoor unit blink while sounding the buzzar during the operation test, perform a check following the procedures below.
  Indication lamps blinking mode| What do check
  ---|---
  All indication lamps blink three times repeatedly.| Make sure that the spindles of both service valves are open. (Outdoor fans might operate for nearly 15 minutes after the operation stops for protection. For the reoperation in that case, do it after the outdoor fan stops.)
• Before the check and the reoperation, reset the power supply by turning off and on the circuit breaker only after:-
  1. waiting for at least 5 minutes; or
  2. pressing the Temporary Switch Button only once while the power is OFF.

CAUTION

• Don’t operate for over 5 minutes in the situation that the spindle of the service valve is closed. This will cause the defect.
• Don’t operate by Cool Mode or Dry Mode with the door and windows opened, (the room humidity is always above 80%) for a long period.
• Water will condense and drip down occasionally. This will wet your furniture.
• Explain to your customer the proper operation procedures as described in the user’s manual.
• If the indoor unit won’t operate, check the cable for the correct connection.
• Turn on the lamp in the room where the indoor unit is installed and check the remote controller for normal operation.

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