13CAUTION(1) When linking the outdoor units in a network, disconnect the terminal extended from the short plug from all outdoor unitsexcept any one of the outdoor units.(When shipping: In shorted condition.)For a system without link (no wiring connection between outdoor units), do not remove the short plug.(2) Do not install the inter-unit control wiring in a way that forms a loop. (Fig. 4-3)Outdoor unit Outdoor unit Outdoor unitIndoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unitProhibitedProhibitedIndoor unitFig. 4-3(3) Do not install inter-unit control wiring such as star branch wiring. Star branch wiring causes mis-address setting. (Fig. 4-4)Outdoor unit Indoor unitIndoor unitIndoor unitIndoor unitNO Branch pointFig. 4-4(4) If branching the inter-unit control wiring, the number of branch points should be 16 or fewer.Central ControllerOutdoor unitOutdoor unitIndoor unitIndoor unitIndoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unitIndoor unit Indoor unitIndoor unit Indoor unitOutdoor unit: Branch pointMore than 2m requiredFig. 4-5(5) Use shielded wires for inter-unit control wiring (c) andground the shield on both sides, otherwisemisoperation from noise may occur. (Fig. 4-6)Connect wiring asshown in Section“4-3. Wiring SystemDiagrams”.Fig. 4-6(6) • Connecting cable between indoor unit and outdoorunit shall be approved polychloroprene sheathed 5 or3 *1.5 mm 2 flexible cord. Type designation 60245 IeC57 (H05RN-F, GP85PCP etc.) or heavier cord.• Use the standard power supply cables for Europe(such as H05RN-F or H07RN-F which conform toCeNeLeC (HAR) rating specifications) or use thecables based on IeC standard. (60245 IeC57, 60245IeC66)Shielded wireGround GroundWARNINGLoose wiring may cause the terminal to overheat or resultin unit malfunction. A fire hazard may also occur. Therefore,ensure that all wiring is tightly connected.When connecting each power wire to the terminal, follow theinstructions on “How to connect wiring to the terminal” andfasten the wire securely with the terminal screw.