SPLIT SYSTEM Air Conditioners Installation manual2CONTENTS1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ..........................................22. BEFORE INSTALLATION.................................................33. SELECTING INSTALLATION SITE ..................................44. PREPARATIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION........................ 55. INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION........................................66. REFRIGERANT PIPING WORK ......................................77. DRAIN PIPING WORK.....................................................98. ELECTRIC WIRING WORK...........................................109. WIRING EXAMPLE AND HOW TO SET THE REMOTECONTROLLER...............................................................1010. ATTACHING THE SUCTION GRILLE, THE DECORATIONPANELS AND THE PROTECTION NET ........................1211. FIELD SETTING ............................................................1212. TEST OPERATION ........................................................131. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONSPlease read these “SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS” carefullybefore installing air conditioning equipment and be sure toinstall it correctly. After completing the installation, make surethat the unit operates properly during the start-up operation.Please instruct the customer on how to operate the unit andkeep it maintained.Also, inform customers that they should store this installationmanual along with the operation manual for future reference.This air conditioner comes under the term “appliances notaccessible to the general public”.Meaning of danger, warning, caution and note symbols.DANGER ...............Indicates an imminently hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, willresult in death or serious injury.WARNING .............Indicates a potentially hazardous situ-ation which, if not avoided, could resultin death or serious injury.CAUTION ...............Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-tion which, if not avoided, may result inminor or moderate injury. It may also besued to alert against unsafe practices.NOTE .....................Indicates situation that may result inequipment or property-damage-onlyaccidents.DANGER• Do not ground units to water pipes, telephone wires orlightning rods because incomplete grounding couldcause a severe shock hazard resulting in severe injury ordeath, and to gas pipes because a gas leak could result inan explosion which could lead to severe injury or death.• Do not install unit in an area where flammable materialsare present due to risk of explosion resulting in seriousinjury or death.• Refrigerant gas is heavier than air and displaces oxygen.A massive leak could lead to oxygen depletion, espe-cially in basements, and an asphyxiation hazard couldoccur leading to serious injury or death.• If the refrigerant gas leaks during installation, ventilatethe area immediately.Refrigerant gas may produce toxic gas if it comes in contactwith fire such as from a fan, heater, stove or cooking device.Exposure to this gas could result in severe injury or death.• After completing the installation work, check that therefrigerant gas does not leak.Refrigerant gas may produce toxic gas if it comes in contactwith fire such as from a fan, heater, stove or cooking device.Exposure to this gas could result in severe injury or death.• Safely dispose of the packing materials.Packing materials, such as nails and other metal or woodenparts, may cause stabs or other injuries. Tear apart andthrow away plastic packaging bags so that children will notplay with them. Children playing with plastic bags face thedanger of death by suffocation.WARNING• Ask your dealer or qualified personnel to carry outinstallation work. Do not try to install the air conditionerby yourself.Improper installation may result in water leakage, electricshocks or fire.• Perform installation work in accordance with this instal-lation manual.Improper installation may result in water leakage, electricshocks or fire.• Be sure to use only the specified accessories and partsfor installation work.Failure to use the specified parts may result in water leakage,electric shocks, fire or the unit falling.• Install the air conditioner on a foundation strong enoughto withstand the weight of the unit.A foundation of insufficient strength may result in the equip-ment falling and causing injuries.• Carry out the specified installation work after consider-ing strong winds, typhoons or earthquakes.Improper installation work may result in the equipment fallingand causing accidents.• Make sure that a separate power supply circuit is pro-vided for this unit and that all electrical work is carriedout by qualified personnel according to local laws andregulations and this installation manual.An insufficient power supply capacity or improper electricalconstruction may lead to electric shocks or fire.• Make sure that all wiring is secured, the specified wiresare used, and no external forces act on the terminal con-nections or wires.Improper connections or installation may result in fire.• When wiring the power supply and connecting the remotecontroller wire and transmission wire, position the wiresso that the control box lid can be securely fastened.Improper positioning of the control box lid may result in elec-tric shocks, fire or the terminals overheating.