8. Test run
8.1. Before test run
I_ After completing
installation
and the wiring and piping of the indoor and
outdoor units, check for refrigerant
leakage,
looseness
in the power sup-
ply or control wiring, wrong polarity, and no disconnection
of one phase
in the supply.
I_ Use a 500-volt M-ohm tester to check that the resistance
between the
power supply terminals
and ground is at least 1 MQ.
I_ Do not carry out this test on the control wiring (low voltage circuit) termi-
nals.
,/_ Warning:
Do not use the air conditioner
if the insulation
resistance
is less than 1 MQ.
Insulation
resistance
After installation
or after the power source to the unit has been cut for an extended
period, the insulation
resistance will drop below 1 M_ due to refrigerant
accumulat-
ing in the compressor.
This is not a malfunction.
Perform the following procedures.
1. Remove the wires from the compressor
and measure the insulation
resistance
of
the compressor.
2. If the insulation
resistance
is below 1 M& the compressor
is faulty or the resis-
tance dropped due the accumulation
of refrigerant in the compressor.
3. After connecting
the wires to the compressor,
the compressor
will start to warm
up after power is supplied.
After supplying
power for the times indicated below,
measure the insulation
resistance
again.
• The insulation
resistance drops due to accumulation
of refrigerant
in the compres-
sor. The resistance
will rise above 1 M_ after the compressor
is warmed up for 2
to 3 hours.
(The time necessary
to warm up the compressor
varies according to atmospheric
conditions and refrigerant accumulation.)
• To operate
the compressor
with refrigerant
accumulated
in the compressor,
the
compressor
must be warmed
up at least 12 hours to prevent breakdown.
4. If the insulation resistance
rises above 1 M& the compressor
is not faulty.
Z_, Caution:
• The compressor
will not operate
unless the power supply phase connection
is correct.
• Turn on the power
at least 12 hours before starting
operation.
- Starting
operation
immediately
after turning on the main power switch can result
in severe damage
to internal
parts. Keep the power switch turned on during
the
operational
season.
I_ The followings
must be checked
as well.
• The outdoor unit is not faulty. LED on the control board of the outdoor unit flash
when the outdoor unit is faulty.
• Both the gas and liquid stop valves are completely
open.
8.2. Test run
8.2.1.
Using
remote
controller
Refer to the indoor unit installation
manual.
• Be sure to perform
the test run for each indoor unit. Make sure each indoor
unit operates properly following
the installation
manual attached to the unit.
• If you perform the test run for all indoor units at once, you cannot detect any
erroneous
connection,
if any, of the refrigerant
pipes and the connecting
wires.
* The compressor
operation
is not available
for 3 minutes
at least after the
power is supplied.
• The compressor
can emit noise just after turn on the power supply or in case
of low outside air temperature.
About
the restart
protective
mechanism
Once the compressor
stops, the restart preventive
device operates
so the com-
pressor will not operate for 3 minutes to protect the air conditioner.
8.2.2. Using SW4 in outdoor unit
SW4-1
ON
SW4-2
OFF
SW4-1
ON
SW4-2
ON
Cooling operation
Heating operation
* After performing
the test run, set SW4-1 to OFF.
• A few seconds after the compressor
starts, a clanging noise may be heard from
the inside of the outdoor unit. The noise is coming from the check valve due to
the small difference
in pressure in the pipes. The unit is not faulty.
The test run operation
mode cannot
be changed
by DIP switch
SW4-2 dur-
ing the test run. (To change
the test run operation
mode during
the test run,
stop the test run by DIP switch SW4-1. After
changing
the test run operation
mode,
resume the test run by switch
SW4-1.)
Note:
Be sure to wait at least 3 minutes
after turning
on the power
supply before
setting
SW4-1 and SW4-2. If the DIP switches
are set before
3 minutes
has
elapsed,
the test run may not start.
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