1420 80TH ST SW D BIRDWELL MACHINE 2025-03-11

Contents Safety Considerations 1 3. Flaring the pipe end 6 4. Refrigerant piping 6 Accessories 3 5. Pressure test and evacuating system 7 6. Refilling refrigerant 8 Precautions for Selecting a Location 3 7. Refrigerant piping work 8 Wiring 9 Precautions on Installation 4 Facility Setting Outdoor Unit Installation Diagram 4 (cooling at low outdoor temperature) 11 Installation Space Requirements 5 Pump Down Operation 11 Outdoor Unit Installation 5 Trial Operation and Testing 12 1. Installing the outdoor unit 5 1. Trial operation and testing 12 2. Drain work(only for heat pump models, excluding RXL models) 6 2. Test items 12 Safety Considerations Read these Safety Considerations for Installation carefully • If refrigerant gas leaks during installation,ventilate the before installing an air conditioner or heat pump.After completing area immediately. Refrigerant gas may produce toxic gas the installation, make sure that the unit operates properly during if it comes into contact with fire.Exposure to this gas could the startup operation. cause severe injury or death. Instruct the user on how to operate and maintain the unit. • After completing the installation work, check that the Inform users that they should store this installation manual with refrigerant gas does not leak throughout the system. the operation manual for future reference. Always use a licensed installer or contractor to install this product. • Do not install unit in an area where flammable materials Improper installation can result in water or refrigerant leakage, are present due to risk of explosions that can cause electric shock,fire,or explosion. serious injury or death. Meanings of DANGER,WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE • Safely dispose all packing and transportation materials Symbols: in accordance with federal/state/local laws or ordinances. Packing materials such as nails and other metal or ADANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous wood parts, including plastic packing materials used for situation which, if not avoided,will transportation may cause injuries or death by suffocation. result in death or serious injury. / \WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous � situation which, if not avoided, could / \WARNING result in death or serious injury. ,L CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous • Only qualified personnel must carry out the installation situation which, if not avoided, may work. Installation must be done in accordance with this result in minor or moderate injury. installation manual. Improper installation may result in It may also be used to alert against water leakage, electric shock, or fire. unsafe practices. • When installing the unit in a small room,take measures \ NOTE Indicates situations that may result to keep the refrigerant concentration from exceeding in equipment or property-damage allowable safety limits. Excessive refrigerant leaks, in the accidents only. event of an accident in a closed ambient space, can lead /� to oxygen deficiency. / \DANGER • Use only specified accessories and parts for installation • Refrigerant gas is heavier than air and replaces oxygen. work. Failure to use specified parts may result in water A massive leak can lead to oxygen depletion, especially leakage, electric shock, fire, or the unit falling. in basements, and an asphyxiation hazard could occur • Install the air conditioner or heat pump on a foundation leading to serious injury or death. strong enough that it can withstand the weight of the unit. • Do not ground units to water pipes, gas pipes,telephone A foundation of insufficient strength may result in the unit wires, or lightning rods as incomplete grounding can cause falling and causing injuries. a severe shock hazard resulting in severe injury or death. • Take into account strong winds, typhoons, or earthquakes Additionally, grounding to gas pipes could cause a gas leak when installing. Improper installation may result in the unit and potential explosion causing severe injury or death. falling and causing accidents. 1 ■English