D.C.

Inverter
Multi VRF Modular

Owner's Manual
Air Conditioners

Models:
CHV-5S224NMX
CHV-5S280NMX
CHV-5S335NMX
CHV-5S400NMX
CHV-5S450NMX
CHV-5S504NMX
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CHV-5S2460NMX

 Thank you for choosing Cooper&Hunter Air Conditioners, please read this owner’s manual
carefully before operation and retain it for future reference. If you have lost the Owner’s
Manual, please contact the local agent or visit cooperandhunter.com for electronic version.
 Cooper&Hunter reserves the right to interpret this manual which will be subject to any change
due to product improvement without further notice.
 Cooper&Hunter International Corporation, Inc. of Zhuhai reserves the final right to interpret
this manual.
 Preface
Cooper&Hunter DC Inverter Multi VRF System, with the most advanced technologies in the
world, uses eco-friendly refrigerant R410A as its cooling medium. For correct installation and
operation, please read this manual carefully. Before reading the manual, please note that:
(1) For safety operation, please strictly follow the instructions in this manual.
(2) During operation, the gross rated capacity of working IDU should be within the gross rated
capacity of ODU. Otherwise, IDU’s cooling/heating performance will be reduced.
(3) This manual must be in the hands of direct operators or maintenance men.
(4) In case of malfunction and operation failure, please examine the following items and
contact our authorized service centers as soon as possible.
1) Nameplate (model, cooling capacity, product code, ex-factory date).
2) Malfunction status (detail description of conditions before and after malfunction occurs)
(5) All units have been strictly tested and proved to be qualified before ex-factory. To avoid
unit damage or even operation failure which may be caused by improper disassembly,
please do not disassemble units by yourself. If disassembly is needed, please contact our
authorized serve centers for help.
(6) All graphics and information in this manual are only for reference. Manufacturer reserves
the right for changes in terms of sales or production at any time and without prior notice.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
DISPOSAL：Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste
separately for special treatment is necessary.
 Contents
1 Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 1
2 Product Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Names of Main Parts......................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Combinations of Outdoor Units . ........................................................................................ 4
2.3 Combinations of Indoor and Outdoor Units . ..................................................................... 5
2.4 The Range of Production Working Temperature ............................................................... 6
3 Preparation before Installation . ................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Standard Parts .................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Installation Site .................................................................................................................. 7
3.3 Piping Work Requirements . ............................................................................................ 12
4 Installation Instruction................................................................................................................ 12
4.1 Physical Dimension of the Outdoor Unit and Mounting Hole . ......................................... 12
4.2 Connection Pipe .............................................................................................................. 14
4.3 Installation of the Connection Pipe . ................................................................................ 27
4.4 Air Purging and Refrigerant Charge. ............................................................................... 31
4.5 Electric Wiring ................................................................................................................. 32
4.6 System Communication . ................................................................................................. 38
4.7 Connection Method and Steps for System Communication ............................................ 42
4.8 External Electrical Wiring Diagram . ................................................................................ 47
5 Check Items after Installation and Trial Run . ............................................................................ 48
5.1 Check Items after Installation. ......................................................................................... 48
5.2 Trial Run .......................................................................................................................... 49
6 Common Malfunction and Troubleshooting . ............................................................................. 61
7 Error Indication .......................................................................................................................... 63
8 Maintenance and Care .............................................................................................................. 66
8.1 Outdoor Heat Exchanger . ............................................................................................... 66
8.2 Drain Pipe ....................................................................................................................... 66
8.3 Notice before Seasonal Use . .......................................................................................... 66
8.4 Maintenance after Seasonal Use . ................................................................................... 67
8.5 Parts Replacement. ......................................................................................................... 67
9 After-sales Service .................................................................................................................... 67
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1 Safety Precautions
Means items that must be forbidden! Otherwise, it may lead to personal injury or death
or serious damage.
Refers to things that must be followed. Incorrect operation may cause personal injury or
death.
Installation should be
conducted by dealer or
Follow this instruction to
qualified personnel. Please do
complete the installation work.
not attempt to install the unit
Please carefully read this
by yourself. Improper handling
manual before unit startup and
may result in water leakage,
service.
electric shock or fire disaster
etc.
Make sure the unit can be
Before installation, please check earthed properly and soundly
if the power supply is in after plugging into the socket
accordance with the so as to avoid electric shock.
requirements specified on the Please do not connect the
nameplate. And also take care of ground wire to gas pipe, water
the power safety. pipe, lightning rod or
telephone line.

If refrigerant leakage happens

Be sure to use the exclusive
during installation, please
accessory and part to prevent
ventilate immediately.
the water leakage, electric shock
Poisonous gas will emerge if
and fire accidents.
the refrigerant gas meets fire.

Wire size of power cord should

After connecting the power
be large enough.The damaged
cord, please fix the electric
power cord and connection wire
box cover properly in order to
should be replaced by exclusive
avoid accident.
cable.

Never fail to comply with the

Never short-circiut or cancel
nitrigen charge
the pressure switch to prevent
requirements.Charge nitrogen
unit damage.
when welding pipes.

Before using the unit, please

Please firstly connect the wired
check if the piping and wiring
controller before energization,
are correct to avoid water
otherwise wired controller can
leakage, refrigerant leakage,
not be used.
electric shock, or fire etc.

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Open the door and window

and keep good ventilation in
Do not insert fingers or objects the room to avoid oxygen
into air outlet/inlet grille. deficit when the gas/oil
supplied heating equipment is
used.

Turn off the unit after it runs at

Never start up or shut off the air
least five minutes; otherwise it
conditioner by means of directly
will influence oil return of the
plug or unplug the power cord.
compressor.

Do not allow children operate Do not operate this unit with

this unit. wet hands.

Turn off the unit or cut off the Never spray or flush water
power supply before cleaning towards unit, otherwise
the unit, otherwise electric shock malfunction or electric shock
or injury may happen. may happen.

Electrify the unit 8 hours

before operation. Please
Do not expose the unit to the switch on for 8 hours before
moist or corrosive operation. Do not cut off the
circumstances. power when 24 hours
short-time halting (to protect
the compressor).
Under cooling mode, please
Volatile liquid, such as diluent or
don't set the room temperature
gas will damage the unit
too low and keep the
appearance.Only use soft cloth
temperature difference
with a little neutral detergent to
between indoor and outdoor
clean the outer casing of unit.
unit within 5.
If anything abnormal happens
(such as burning smell), please
User is not allowed to repair
power off the unit and cut off the
the unit. Fault service may
main power supply, and then
cause electric shock or fire
immerdiately contact C&H
accidents. Please contact
appointed service center.If
C&H appointed service
abnormality keeps going, the
center for help.
unit might be damaged and lead
to electric shock or fire.

Cooper&Hunter will not assume responsibility of personal injury or equipment damage

caused by improper installation and commission, unnecessary service and incapable of following
the rules and instructions listed in this manual.

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2 Product Introduction
Cooper&Hunter Multi VRF Modular System adopts inverter compressor technology. According to
change the displacement of compressor, stepless capacity regulation within range of 10%-100%
can be realized. Various product lineup is provided with capacity range from 22.4kW to 246kW,
which can be widely used in working area and especially applicable to the place with variable
load change.Cooper&Hunter air conditioner is absolutely your best choice.
2.1 Names of Main Parts

Fig.1

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NO. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤

Electric Box Power cord Communication

Name Fan, Motor Valve interface
Assembly through-hole code through-hole

Note: The picture is only used for reference and the actual product prevails.

2.2 Combinations of Outdoor Units

Model(Single) CHV-5S680NMX CHV-5S730NMX CHV-5S785NMX CHV-5S850NMX
CHV-5S280NMX + CHV-5S280NMX + CHV-5S280NMX + CHV-5S280NMX +
Model(Combined)
CHV-5S400NMX CHV-5S450NMX CHV-5S504NMX CHV-5S560NMX

Model(Single) CHV-5S900NMX CHV-5S960NMX CHV-5S1010NMX CHV-5S1065NMX

CHV-5S280NMX + CHV-5S335NMX + CHV-5S400NMX + CHV-5S450NMX +
Model(Combined)
CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX

Model(Single) CHV-5S1330NMX CHV-5S1180NMX CHV-5S1235NMX CHV-5S1300NMX

CHV-5S280NMX +
CHV-5S504NMX + CHV-5S560NMX + CHV-5S615NMX +
Model(Combined) CHV-5S450NMX +
CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX
CHV-5S560NMX

Model(Single) CHV-5S1350NMX CHV-5S1410NMX CHV-5S1460NMX CHV-5S1515NMX

CHV-5S280NMX + CHV-5S335NMX + CHV-5S280NMX + CHV-5S280NMX +
Model(Combined) CHV-5S450NMX + CHV-5S460NMX + CHV-5S560NMX + CHV-5S615NMX +
CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX

Model(Single) CHV-5S1580NMX CHV-5S1630NMX CHV-5S1685NMX CHV-5S1750NMX

CHV-5S335NMX + CHV-5S400NMX + CHV-5S450NMX + CHV-5S504NMX +
Model(Combined) CHV-5S615NMX + CHV-5S615NMX + CHV-5S615NMX + CHV-5S615NMX +
CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX

Model(Single) CHV-5S1800NMX CHV-5S1854NMX CHV-5S1908NMX CHV-5S1962NMX

CHV-5S280NMX+ CHV-5S280NMX+
CHV-5S560NMX + CHV-5S615NMX +
CHV-5S450NMX+ CHV-5S504NMX+
Model(Combined) CHV-5S615NMX + CHV-5S615NMX +
CHV-5S560NMX+ CHV-5S560NMX+
CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX
CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX

Model(Single) CHV-5S2016NMX CHV-5S2072NMX CHV-5S2128NMX CHV-5S2184NMX

CHV-5S280NMX+ CHV-5S280NMX+ CHV-5S280NMX+ CHV-5S335NMX+
CHV-5S560NMX+ CHV-5S560NMX+ CHV-5S615NMX+ CHV-5S615NMX+
Model(Combined)
CHV-5S560NMX+ CHV-5S615NMX+ CHV-5S615NMX+ CHV-5S615NMX+
CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX

Model(Single) CHV-5S2240NMX CHV-5S2295NMX CHV-5S2350NMX CHV-5S2405NMX

CHV-5S400NMX+ CHV-5S450NMX+ CHV-5S504NMX+ CHV-5S560NMX+
CHV-5S615NMX+ CHV-5S615NMX+ CHV-5S615NMX+ CHV-5S615NMX+
Model(Combined)
CHV-5S615NMX+ CHV-5S615NMX+ CHV-5S615NMX+ CHV-5S615NMX+
CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX

Model(Single) CHV-5S2460NMX
CHV-5S615NMX+
CHV-5S615NMX+
Model(Combined)
CHV-5S615NMX+
CHV-5S615NMX

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2.3 Combinations of Indoor and Outdoor Units

(1) The following table indicates the number of IDU for ODU
ODU model Max number of connectable IDU (unit)
CHV-5S224NMX 13
CHV-5S280NMX 16
CHV-5S335NMX 19
CHV-5S400NMX 23
CHV-5S450NMX 26
CHV-5S504NMX 29
CHV-5S560NMX 33
CHV-5S615NMX 36
CHV-5S680NMX 39
CHV-5S730NMX 43
CHV-5S785NMX 46
CHV-5S850NMX 50
CHV-5S900NMX 53
CHV-5S960NMX 56
CHV-5S1010NMX 59
CHV-5S1065NMX 63
CHV-5S1130NMX 64
CHV-5S1180NMX 64
CHV-5S1235NMX 64
CHV-5S1300NMX 64
CHV-5S1350NMX 64
CHV-5S1410NMX 66
CHV-5S1460NMX 69
CHV-5S1515NMX 71
CHV-5S1580NMX 74
CHV-5S1630NMX 77
CHV-5S1685NMX 80
CHV-5S1750NMX 80
CHV-5S1800NMX 80
CHV-5S1845NMX 80
CHV-5S1908NMX 80
CHV-5S1962NMX 80
CHV-5S2016NMX 80
CHV-5S2072NMX 80
CHV-5S2128NMX 80
CHV-5S2184NMX 80
CHV-5S2240NMX 80
CHV-5S2295NMX 80
CHV-5S2350NMX 80
CHV-5S2405NMX 80
CHV-5S2460NMX 80

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The total capacity of indoor units should be within 50%~135% of that of outdoor units.

Fig.2
Fig.2 is the combination view of the ODU of Modular DC Inverter Multi VRF System and the
IDU of Multi VRF System. IDU can be cassette type, one-way cassette type, wall-mounted type,
duct type, etc. When any one IDU receives operation signal, ODU will start to work according to
the capacity; when all IDUs stop, ODU will also stop.
2.4 The Range of Production Working Temperature
Cooling Ambient temperature: -5~52
Heating Ambient temperature: -20~24
When the indoor units are all VRF fresh air processor, the unit operating range is as follows:
Cooling Ambient temperature: 16°C~45°C
Heating Ambient temperature: -7°C~16°C

If the temperature is beyond the range, the safety protection measure of the unit may take
effect, and the air conditioning unit will stop.

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3 Preparation before Installation

Note: The picture is only used for reference and the actual product prevails. Unit: mm.
3.1 Standard Parts
Please use the following standard parts supplied by Cooper&Hunter.
Parts for Outdoor Unit

Number Name Picture Quantity Remarks

1 Owner's Manual 1

Wiring (match with Must be connected to the last IDU

2 1
resistance) of communication connection

Attach on the wired controller of

3 Mark (Master ) 2
master IDU or on the front panel

3.2 Installation Site

Forbidden Items! It indicates that improper operation might lead to human casualty or
sever injury.
Items need to be followed. It indicates that improper operation might lead to personal
injury or property damage.

Install the unit at a place where Never expose the unit under
is adequate to withstand the direct sunshine and
weight of the unit and make sure rainfall.Install the unit at a
the unit would not shake or fall place where is against dust,
off. typhoon and earthquake.

Leave some space for heat

Try to keep the unit away from
exchanging and servicing so
combustible,inflammable and
as to guarantee unit normal
corrosive gas or exhaust gas.
operation.

Keep the indoor and outdoor

Never allow children to
units close to each other as
approach to the unit and take
much as possible so as to
measures to prevent children
decrease the pipe length and
touching the unit.
bends.

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3.2.1 When the outdoor unit is totally surrounded by walls, please refer to following
figures for space dimension.
3.2.1.1 Space dimension for single-module unit

Fig. 3
3.2.1.2 Space dimension for dual-module unit

Fig. 4
3.2.1.3 Space dimension for three-module unit

Fig.5

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3.2.1.4 Space dimension for four-module unit

Fig.6
3.2.2 When there is wall (or similar obstruction) above the unit, keep the distance
between the unit top and the wall at least 300mm or above. When the unit is located in
a totally open space with no obstructions in four directions, keep the distance between
the unit top and wall at least 1500mm or above (See Fig.7). When space is limited
within 1500mm or the unit is not set in an open space, air return pipe is required to be
installed in order to keep good ventilation (See Fig.8).

Fig.7 Fig.8

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3.2.3 Space dimension for multiple-module unit

For keeping good ventilation, make sure there is no obstructions above the unit.
When the unit is located at a half-open space (front and left/right side is open), install the unit
as per the same or opposite direction.

Fig.9

Fig.10
3.2.4 Take seasonal wind into consideration when installing the outdoor unit
（1）Anti-monsoon installation requirements for unit not connecting exhaust duct:

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Fig.11
（2）Anti-monsoon installation requirements for unit connecting exhaust duct:

Fig.12
3.2.5 Take snow into consideration when installing the outdoor unit

Fig.13

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3.3 Piping Work Requirements

Refer to the table below for piping work requirements.

R410A Refrigerant System
Outer Diameter (mm/inch) Wall Thickness (mm) Type
Φ6.35(1/4) ≥0.8 0
Φ9.52(3/8) ≥0.8 0
Φ12.70(1/2) ≥0.8 0
Φ15.9(5/8) ≥1.0 0
Φ19.05(3/4) ≥1.0 1/2H
Φ22.2(7/8) ≥1.5 1/2H
Φ25.40(1/1) ≥1.5 1/2H
Φ28.60(9/8) ≥1.5 1/2H
Φ34.90(11/8) ≥1.5 1/2H
Φ38.10(12/8) ≥1.5 1/2H
Φ41.30(13/8) ≥1.5 1/2H
Φ44.5(7/4) ≥1.5 1/2H
Φ54.1(17/8) ≥1.5 1/2H

4 Installation Instruction
4.1 Physical Dimension of the Outdoor Unit and Mounting Hole

Outline and Physical Dimention of CHV-5S224NMX and CHV-5S280NMX unit

Fig.14

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Outline and Physical Dimention of CHV-5S335NMX, CHV-5S400NMX and

CHV-5S450NMX unit

Fig.15

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Outline and Physical Dimention of CHV-5S504NMX, CHV-5S560NMX and

CHV-5S615NMX unit

Fig.16

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4.2 Connection Pipe

4.2.1 Schematic Diagram of Piping Connection

Fig.17

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4.2.2 Schematic Diagram of Piping Sequence

CHV-5S224NMX and CHV-5S280NMX

Fig.18
CHV-5S335NMX, CHV-5S400NMX and CHV-5S450NMX

Fig.19

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CHV-5S504NMX, CHV-5S560NMX and CHV-5S615NMX

Fig.20

4.2.3 Allowable pipe length and drop height among indoor and outdoor units
Y type branch joint is adopted to connect indoor and outdoor units. Connecting method is
shown in the figure below.
Remark: Equivalent length of one Y-type manifold is about 0.5m.

Fig.21
L10: Length from the first branch to the farthest IDU;

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L11: Length from the first branch to the nearest IDU;

Equivalent length of branch of IDU is 0.5m
Allowable
R410A Refrigerant System Fitting Pipe
Value
Total length (actual length) of fitting pipe ≤1000 L1+L2+L3+L4+…+L9+a+b+…+i+j

Length of farthest fitting Actual length ≤165

L1+L6+L7+L8+L9+j
pipe(m) Equivalent length ≤190

Difference between the pipe length from the first branch

of IDU to the farthest IDU and the pipe length from the ≤40 L10-L11
first branch of IDU to the nearest IDU

Equivalent length from the first branch to the furthest

≤40 L6+L7+L8+L9+j
piping (1)

Height difference between Outdoor unit at upper ≤90 ——

outdoor unit and indoor
unit Outdoor unit at lower ≤90 ——

Height difference between indoor units (m) ≤30 ——

Maximum length of Main pipe(2) ≤90 L1
From IDU to its nearest branch (3) ≤40 a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j

Notices:
(1)Normally, the pipe length from the first branch of IDU to the farthest IDU is 40m. When
those three conditions as below are satisfied, the length can reached 90cm.
1) Actual length of pipe in total: L1+L2x2+L3x2+L4x2+…+L9x2+a+b+…+i+j≤1000m;
2) Length between each IDU and its nearest branch a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j≤40m;
3) Difference between the pipe length from the first branch of IDU to the farthest IDU and
the pipe length from the first branch of IDU to the nearest IDU: L10-L11≤40m.
(2) When the maximum length of the main pipe from ODU to the first branch of IDU is≥90m,
then adjust the pipe size of the gas pipe and liquid pipe of main pipe according to the
following table.
Outdoor Model Gas pipe size(mm) Liquid pipe size(mm)

CHV-5S224NMX No need to enlarge pipe size No need to enlarge pipe size

CHV-5S280NMX No need to enlarge pipe size Φ12.7

CHV-5S335NMX Φ28.6 Φ15.9

CHV-5S400NMX Φ31.8 Φ15.9

CHV-5S450NMX Φ31.8 Φ15.9

CHV-5S504NMX Φ34.9 Φ19.05

CHV-5S560NMX Φ34.9 Φ19.05

CHV-5S615NMX Φ34.9 Φ19.05

CHV-5S680NMX No need to enlarge pipe size Φ19.05

CHV-5S730NMX Φ38.1 Φ22.2

CHV-5S785NMX Φ38.1 Φ22.2

CHV-5S850NMX Φ38.1 Φ22.2

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CHV-5S900NMX Φ38.1 Φ22.2

CHV-5S960NMX Φ41.3 Φ22.2

CHV-5S1010NMX Φ44.5 Φ22.2

CHV-5S1065NMX Φ44.5 Φ22.2

CHV-5S1130NMX Φ44.5 Φ22.2

CHV-5S1180NMX Φ44.5 Φ22.2

CHV-5S1235NMX Φ44.5 Φ22.2

CHV-5S1300NMX Φ44.5 Φ22.2

CHV-5S1350NMX Φ44.5 Φ22.2

CHV-5S1410NMX Φ44.5 Φ25.4

CHV-5S1460NMX Φ44.5 Φ25.4

CHV-5S1515NMX Φ44.5 Φ25.4

CHV-5S1580NMX Φ44.5 Φ25.4

CHV-5S1630NMX Φ44.5 Φ25.4

CHV-5S1685NMX Φ44.5 Φ25.4

CHV-5S1750NMX Φ44.5 Φ25.4

CHV-5S1800NMX Φ44.5 Φ25.4

CHV-5S1854NMX Φ44.5 Φ25.4

CHV-5S1908NMX Φ51.4 Φ25.4

CHV-5S1962NMX Φ51.4 Φ25.4

CHV-5S2016NMX Φ51.4 Φ25.4

CHV-5S2072NMX Φ51.4 Φ25.4

CHV-5S2128NMX Φ51.4 Φ25.4

CHV-5S2184NMX Φ51.4 Φ25.4

CHV-5S2240NMX Φ51.4 Φ25.4

CHV-5S2295NMX Φ51.4 Φ25.4

CHV-5S2350NMX Φ51.4 Φ25.4

CHV-5S2405NMX Φ51.4 Φ25.4

CHV-5S2460NMX Φ51.4 Φ25.4

(3) If the length between an IDU and its nearest branch is above 10m, then increase the size
of the liquid pipe of IDU (only for the pipe size that is≤6.35mm).

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4.2.4 Connection Pipe among Outdoor Modules

Fig.22

Fig.23
Note: When the distance between outdoor units exceeds 2m, U-type oil trap should be added
at low-pressure gas pipe. A+B≤10m.

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4.2.5 Fitting pipe between Outdoor Unit and the First Manifold
4.2.5.1 For single module system, pipe size (between outdoor unit and the first manifold)
is determined by that of outdoor unit.

Fig.24
Pipe size of basic outdoor module is shown as follows:
Pipe between ODU and the first branch of IDU
Basic Module
Gas Pipe(mm) Liquid Pipe(mm)

CHV-5S224NMX Φ19.05 Φ9.52

CHV-5S280NMX Φ22.2 Φ9.52

CHV-5S335NMX Φ25.4 Φ12.7

CHV-5S400NMX Φ25.4 Φ12.7

CHV-5S450NMX Φ28.6 Φ12.7

CHV-5S504NMX Φ28.6 Φ15.9

CHV-5S560NMX Φ28.6 Φ15.9

CHV-5S615NMX Φ28.6 Φ15.9

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4.2.5.2 For multi-module unit, select appropriate manifold connected to oudoor module as per the
pipe size of basic module. Pipe size of basic outdoor module is shown as follows:

Fig.25
Pipe between module and branch of ODU
Basic Module
Gas Pipe(mm) Liquid Pipe(mm)

CHV-5S224NMX Φ19.05 Φ9.52

CHV-5S280NMX Φ22.2 Φ9.52

CHV-5S335NMX Φ25.4 Φ12.7

CHV-5S400NMX Φ25.4 Φ12.7

CHV-5S450NMX Φ28.6 Φ12.7

CHV-5S504NMX Φ28.6 Φ15.9

CHV-5S560NMX Φ28.6 Φ15.9

CHV-5S615NMX Φ28.6 Φ15.9

Select the branch of outdoor module

Module’s capacity (C) Model

Select the branch of outdoor

680≤C CHO-1N
module

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4.2.5.3 Fitting pipe between two manifolds from basic modules

Pipe size (between two manifolds from basic modules)is based on the total capacity of
upstream modules.

Fig.26
Total capacity of upstream modules Pipe size between manifolds
Q(kW) Gas Pipe(mm) Liquid Pipe(mm)
22.4≥ Q Φ19.05 Φ9.52
28.0≥Q＞22.4 Φ22.2 Φ9.52
40.0≥Q＞28.0 Φ25.4 Φ12.7
45.0≥Q＞40.0 Φ28.6 Φ12.7
68.0≥Q＞45.0 Φ28.6 Φ15.9
96.0≥Q＞68.0 Φ31.8 Φ19.05
135.0≥Q＞96.0 Φ38.1 Φ19.05
Q＞135.0 Φ44.5 Φ22.2

4.2.5.4 Fitting pipe between the first manifold from indoor unit and the end manifold from outdoor
unit
Single module unit

Fig.27

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Pipe between ODU and the first branch of IDU

Basic Module(single module)
Gas Pipe(mm) Liquid Pipe(mm)

CHV-5S224NMX Φ19.05 Φ9.52

CHV-5S280NMX Φ22.2 Φ9.52

CHV-5S335NMX Φ25.4 Φ12.7

CHV-5S400NMX Φ25.4 Φ12.7

CHV-5S540NMX Φ28.6 Φ12.7

CHV-5S504NMX Φ28.6 Φ15.9

CHV-5S560NMX Φ28.6 Φ15.9

CHV-5S615NMX Φ28.6 Φ15.9

For multiple modules, the piping from ODU to the first branch of IDU is based on the total
rated capacity of outdoor modules.

Fig.28
Total rated capacity of outdoor modules Pipe between ODU and the first branch of IDU
(multi-modular system) Gas Pipe(mm) Liquid Pipe(mm)

CHV-5S504NMX Φ28.6 Φ15.9

CHV-5S560NMX Ф28.6 Ф15.9

CHV-5S615NMX Ф28.6 Ф15.9

CHV-5S680NMX Ф28.6 Ф15.9

CHV-5S730NMX Ф31.8 Ф19.05

CHV-5S785NMX Ф31.8 Ф19.05

CHV-5S850NMX Ф31.8 Ф19.05

CHV-5S900NMX Ф31.8 Ф19.05

CHV-5S960NMX Ф31.8 Ф19.05

CHV-5S1010NMX Ф38.1 Ф19.05

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CHV-5S1065NMX Ф38.1 Ф19.05

CHV-5S1130NMX Ф38.1 Ф19.05

CHV-5S1180NMX Ф38.1 Ф19.05

CHV-5S1235NMX Ф38.1 Ф19.05

CHV-5S1300NMX Ф38.1 Ф19.05

CHV-5S1350NMX Ф38.1 Ф19.05

CHV-5S1410NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S1460NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S1515NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S1580NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S1630NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S1685NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S1750NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S1800NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S1854NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S1908NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S1962NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S2016NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S2072NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S2128NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S2184NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S2240NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S2295NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S2350NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S2405NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

CHV-5S2460NMX Ф44.5 Ф22.2

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4.2.5.5 Manifold at indoor unit side

Manifold at indoor unit side can be selected as per total capacity of downstream indoor unit(s).
Refer to the following table.

Fig.29

Total capacity of downstream

R410A Refrigerant System Model
indoor unit(s) C (kW)

C＜20.0 CH020N
20.0≤C≤30.0 CH030N
Y-type Manifold 30.0＜C≤70.0 CH070N
70.0＜C≤135.0 CH135N
135.0＜C CH270N

4.2.5.6 Fitting pipe between manifolds

Pipe size (between two manifolds at indoor unit side) is based on the total capacity of
upstream indoor unit(s).

Fig.30

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Total capacity of downstream indoor Dimension of the pipe of indoor branch

unit(s) C(kW) Gas Pipe(mm) Liquid Pipe (mm)
C≤5.6 Φ12.7 Φ6.35
5.6＜C≤14.2 Φ15.9 Φ9.52
14.2＜C≤22.4 Φ19.05 Φ9.52
22.4＜C≤28.0 Φ22.2 Φ9.52
28.0＜C≤40.0 Φ25.4 Φ12.7
40.0＜C≤45.0 Φ28.6 Φ12.7
45.0＜C≤68.0 Φ28.6 Φ15.9
68.0＜C≤96.0 Φ31.8 Φ19.05
96.0＜C≤135.0 Φ38.1 Φ19.05
135.0＜C Φ44.5 Φ22.2

4.2.5.7 Fitting pipe between indoor unit and manifold

Manifold should be matched with fitting pipe of indoor unit.

Fig.31
Pipe between indoor branch and IDU
Rated capacity of indoor unit C(kW)
Gas Pipe(mm) Liquid Pipe(mm)
C≤2.8 Φ9.52 Φ6.35
2.8＜C≤5.0 Φ12.7 Φ6.35
5.0＜C≤14.0 Φ15.9 Φ9.52
14.0＜C≤16.0 Φ19.05 Φ9.52
16.0＜C≤28.0 Φ22.2 Φ9.52

4.3 Installation of the Connection Pipe

4.3.1 Precautions when installing the connection pipe

(1) Conform to the following principles during piping connection:Connection pipeline should
be as short as possible.The height difference between indoor and outdoor units should be

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as short as possible.Keep number of bends as little as possible. The radius of curvature

should be as large as possible.
(2) Weld the connection pipes between indoor and outdoor unit. Please strictly conform to the
requirements for welding process. Rosin joints and pin holes are not allowable.
(3) When laying the pipes, be careful not to deform them. The radius of bending parts should
be more than 200mm. The pipes can not be repeatedly bent or stretched, otherwise the
material will get harden. Do not bend or stretch the pipe over three times at the same
position.
(4) Please use a torque wrench to connect union nut on the indoor unit.See Fig. 32.

Fig.32
1) Align the expansion end of copper pipe with the center of threaded joint. Tighten the
flare nuts with your hands.
2) Tighten the flare nuts with torque wrench until you hear "click" sound.
3) Use sponge to wrap the connecting pipe and joints without thermal insulation and tie it
up with plastic tape.
4) A mounting support for the connection pipe is required.
5) The curvature degree of connection pipe should not be small, otherwise the pipe might
crack. Installation personnel should use tube bender when bending the pipe.
6) Don't forbibly stretch the pipe joint, otherwise indoor capillary or other pipes might be
damaged and lead to refrigerant leakage.
4.3.2 Y-type manifold
(1) Y-type manifold

Fig.33
(2) Y-type manifold has serveral pipe sections with different pipe size, which facilitates to
match with various copper pipe. Use pipe cutter to cut in the middle of the pipe section
with different pipe size and deburr as well. See Fig.34.
(3) Y-type manifold must be installed vertically or horizontally.

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Fig.34
Total capacity of downstream indoor
Y-type manifold Model
unit(s) (X) (kW)
X＜20.0 CH020N

20.0≤X≤30.0 CH030N

30.0＜X≤70.0 CH070N

70.0＜X≤135.0 CH135N

135.0＜X CH270N

(4) Manifold is isolated by insulating material that can bear 120℃ or higher temperature.
Manifold attached foam can not be taken as insulating material.
4.3.3 Thermal insulation for pipeline

(1) For multi VRF system, every copper pipe should be labled so as to avoild misconnection.
(2) Manifolds can be laid in the following ways:
The length of a straight pipe between two manifolds cannot be less than 500 mm. The length
of a straight pipe before the main pipe port of the manifold cannot be less than 500 mm. The
length of a straight pipe between the branch of the manifold and the IDU cannot be less than 500
mm. See Fig.35

Fig.35
(3) There must be three fixing point for both horizontal and vertical installation of the Y-type
manifold. See Fig.36.
Fixing point 1: 100 mm on the main inlet manifold from the welding point

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Fixing point 2: 200 mm on the main branched pipe from the welding point
Fixing point 3: 250 mm on the branched pipe from the welding point

Fig.36
(4) Thermal insulation for pipeline
1) To avoid condensate or water leakage on connecting pipe, the gas pipe and liquid pipe
must be wrapped with thermal insulating material and adhesive pipe for insulation from
the air.
2) For heat pump unit, liquid pipe should bear 70℃ or above, and gas pipe should bear
120℃ or above. For cooling only unit,both liquid pipe and gas pipe should bear 70℃
or above. Example: Polyethylene foam can bear 120℃ above and foaming
polyethylene can bear 100℃ above.
3) Joints at indoor and outdoor units should be wrapped with insulating material and leave
no clearance between pipe and wall. See Fig.37.

Fig.37
4) Manifold attached foam can not be taken as insulating material.
5) When wrapping the tape, the later circle should cover half of the former one. Don’t wrap
the tape so tightly, otherwise the insulation effect will be weakened.
6) After wrapping the pipe, adopt sealing material to completely fill the hole so as to
prevent wind and rain from entering the room.
4.3.4 Support and protection for pipeline
(1) Support should be made for hanging connection pipe. Distance between each support
can not be over 1m.
(2) Protection towards accidental damage should be made for outdoor pipeline. When the
pipeline exceeds 1m, a pinch board should be added for protection.

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4.4 Air Purging and Refrigerant Charge

4.4.1 Air purging

(1) Confirm outdoor liquid and gas valves are closed. Air puring from the nozzel located on
liquid and gas valves by vacuum pump. See Fig.38.
(2) When there are more than 2 outdoor units, air purging from the nozzel located on the oil
balance valve. Confirm outdoor oil balance valves are closed. See Fig.39.

Fig.38 Fig.39
4.4.2 Additional refrigerant charging
Outdoor unit has been charged refrigerant before delivery.
Charge additional refrigerant for field-installed connecting pipe. If the pipeline is longer than
1m, please refer to the following table for charging amount of refrigerant. (Liquid pipe prevails)
How much additional refrigerant should be charged
Total refrigerant charging amount R= Pipeline charging amount A + ∑charging amount B of
every module
(1) Pipeline charging amount
Pipeline charging amount A= ∑Liquid pipe length×refrigerant charging amount of every 1m
liquid pipe
Diameter of liquid
Φ28.6 Φ25.4 Φ22.2 Φ19.05 Φ15.9 Φ12.7 Φ9.52 Φ6.35
pipe (mm)

kg/m 0.680 0.520 0.350 0.250 0.170 0.110 0.054 0.022

(2) ∑Refrigerant charging amount B of every module

Refrigerant charging amount B of every
Module capacity(kW)
module(kg)②
IDU/ODU rated capacity Quantity of
22.4 28.0 33.5 40.0 45.0 50.4 56.0 61.5
collocation ratio C ① included IDUs
＜4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
50%≤C≤70%
≥4 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0 1.5
＜4 0.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0
70%＜C≤90%
≥4 1.0 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
＜4 1.0 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
90%＜C≤105%
≥4 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.5 3.5 4.0 4.5 5
＜4 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.0
105%＜C≤135%
≥4 3.5 3.5 4.0 5.0 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.0

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Note:
① IDU/ODU rated capacity collocation ratio C = Sum of rated cooling capacity of indoor unit /
Sum of rated cooling capacity of outdoor unit
② If all of the indoor units are fresh air indoor units, the quantity of refrigerant added to each
module is 0kg.
③ If outdoor air processor is connected with normal VRF indoor unit, adopt the perfusion
method for normal indoor unit for perfusion.
For example 1:
Outdoor unit consists of one 28kW module and one 45kW module. Five 14kW duct type units
are used as indoor units.
IDU/ODU rated capacity collocation ratio C= 140×5/(280+450)=96%. The quantity of included
IDUs is more than 4 sets. Please refer to the above table.

Additional refrigerant quantity B for 28kW module is 2.0kg.

Additional refrigerant quantity B for 45kw module is 3.5kg.
So, ∑Refrigerant charging amount B of every module=2.0+3.5=5.5kg
Suppose the Pipeline charging amount A=∑Liquid pipe length×refrigerant charging amount of
every 1m liquid pipe=20kg
Total refrigerant charging amount R=20+5.5=25.5kg
For example 2:
Outdoor unit is a 45kW module and the indoor unit is a 45kW fresh air unit. The quantity (B) of
refrigerant added to this module is 0kg.
So, ∑B (Quantity of refrigerant added to each module) = 0kg
Suppose that A (Quantity of refrigerant added to connection pipe) = ∑ Length of liquid pipe x
Quantity of refrigerant added to liquid pipe per meter) = 5kg
R (Quantity of added refrigerant in total) = 5+0=5kg
Modular combination of outdoor unit subjects to combinations that are currently available.
After confirming that there is no leakage from the system, when the compressor is not in
operation, charge additional R410A with specified amount to the unit through the filling opening of
the liquid pipe valve of the outdoor unit. If required additional refrigerant can not be quickly filled for
increase of pressure in the pipe, set the unit at cooling startup and then fill the refrigerant from gas
valve of outdoor unit. If ambient temperature is low, the unit can’t be set to cooling mode but
heating mode.
4.5 Electric Wiring

4.5.1 Wiring precautions

 Wiring should conform to national rules. All the parts, materials, electric work should be in
accordance with local codes.
 Rated voltage and exclusive power supply should be used.
 Power cord should be fixed soundly and reliable. Never forcibly pull the power cord.
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wire should be replaced by exclusive cable.

 All the electrical work should be performed by professional personnel as per local law,
regulation and this manual.
 Connect the unit to the special earthing device and make sure the unit is earthed soundly.
 Circuit breaker and circuit breaker is required to be set. Circuit breaker should have both
magnetic trip and thermal trip functions so as to protect the unit when short-circuit and
overload happens. D-type breaker is adviced to be used.
 Wiring diagram attatched on the unit is prevailed.
4.5.2 Wiring of power cord
Every unit should have corresponding short-circuit and overload protection. And also a main
switch is required to control power supply or disconnection. See Fig.40.

Fig.40
Please refer to the following table for circuit breaker and circuit breaker for modular outdoor
units. 5-core cable is used and the wire size unit is mm2.
Circuit Circuit breaker
Wire size of
breaker capacity for Wire size of
Model Basic models power supply
capacity combined combined uni (mm2)
(mm2)
(A) units (A)
CHV-5S224NMX CHV-5S224NMX 20 20 2.5 2.5×5
CHV-5S280NMX CHV-5S280NMX 25 25 2.5 2.5×5
CHV-5S335NMX CHV-5S335NMX 32 32 4.0 4.0×5
CHV-5S400NMX CHV-5S400NMX 40 40 6.0 6.0×5
CHV-5S450NMX CHV-5S450NMX 40 40 6.0 6.0×5
CHV-5S504NMX CHV-5S504NMX 50 50 10 10×5
CHV-5S560NMX CHV-5S560NMX 63 63 10 10×5
CHV-5S615NMX CHV-5S615NMX 63 63 10 10×5
CHV-5S680NMX 280+400 63 25 + 40 2.5 + 6.0 2.5×5 + 6.0×5
CHV-5S730NMX 280+450 63 25 + 40 2.5 + 6.0 2.5×5 + 6.0×5
CHV-5S785NMX 280+504 80 25 + 50 2.5 + 10 2.5×5 + 10×5
CHV-5S850NMX 280+560 80 25 + 63 2.5 + 10 2.5×5 + 10×5
CHV-5S900NMX 280+615 80 25 + 63 2.5 + 10 2.5×5 + 10×5
CHV-5S950NMX 335+615 80 32 + 63 4.0 + 10 4.0×5 + 10×5
CHV-5S1010NMX 400+615 100 40 + 63 6.0 + 10 6.0×5 + 10×5
CHV-5S1065NMX 450+615 100 40 + 63 6.0 + 10 6.0×5 + 10×5

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Circuit Circuit breaker

Wire size of
breaker capacity for Wire size of
Model Basic models power supply
capacity combined combined uni (mm2)
(mm2)
(A) units (A)
CHV-5S1130NMX 504+615 125 50 + 63 10 + 10 10×5 + 10×5
CHV-5S1180NMX 560+615 125 63 + 63 10 + 10 10×5 + 10×5
CHV-5S1235NMX 615+615 125 63 + 63 10 + 10 10×5 + 10×5
2.5×5 + 6.0×5 +10
CHV-5S1300NMX 280+450+560 125 25 + 40 + 63 2.5 + 6.0 + 10
×5
2.5×5 + 6.0×5 + 10
CHV-5S1350NMX 280+450+615 125 25 + 40 + 63 2.5 + 6.0 + 10
×5
4.0×5 + 6.0×5 + 10
CHV-5S1405NMX 335+450+615 125 32 + 40 + 63 4.0 + 6.0 + 10
×5
2.5×5 + 10×5 + 10
CHV-5S1456NMX 280+560+615 160 25 + 63 + 63 2.5 + 10 + 10
×5
2.5×5 + 10×5 + 10
CHV-5S1512NMX 280+615+615 160 25 + 63 + 63 2.5 + 10 + 10
×5
4.0×5 + 10×5 + 10
CHV-5S1570NMX 335+615+615 160 32 + 63 + 63 4.0 + 10 + 10
×5
6.0×5 + 10×5+ 10
CHV-5S1650NMX 400+615+615 160 40 + 63 + 63 6.0 + 10 + 10
×5
6.0×5 + 10×5 + 10
CHV-5S1700NMX 450+615+615 160 40 + 63 + 63 6.0 + 10 + 10
×5
10×5 + 10×5 + 10
CHV-5S1750NMX 504+615+615 160 50 + 63 + 63 10 + 10 +10
×5
10×5 + 10×5 + 10
CHV-5S1800NMX 560+615+615 180 63 + 63 + 63 10 + 10 +10
×5
CHV-5S1854NMX 615+615+615 180 63+63+63 10+10+10 10×5+10×5+10×5
2.5×5+6.0×5+10×
CHV-5S1908NMX 280+450+560+615 180 25+40+63+63 2.5+6.0+10+10
5+10×5
2.5×5+10×5+10×
CHV-5S1962NMX 280+504+560+615 180 25+50+63+63 2.5+10+10+10
5+10×5
2.5×5+10×5+10×
CHV-5S2016NMX 280+560+560+615 200 25+63+63+63 2.5+10+10+10
5+10×5
2.5×5+10×5+10×
CHV-5S2072NMX 280+ 560+615+615 200 25+63+63+63 2.5+10+10+10
5+10×5
2.5×5+10×5+10×
CHV-5S2128NMX 280+615+615+615 200 25+63+63+63 2.5+10+10+10
5+10×5
4.0×5+10×5+10×
CHV-5S2184NMX 335+615+615+ 615 200 32+63+63+63 4.0+10+10+10
5+10×5
6.0×5+10×5+10×
CHV-5S2240NMX 400+615+615+615 200 40+63+63+63 6.0+10+10+10
5+10×5
6.0×5+10×5+10×
CHV-5S2295NMX 450+615+615+615 225 40+63+63+63 6.0+10+10+10
5+10×5
10×5+10×5+10×
CHV-5S2350NMX 504+615+615+615 225 50+63+63+63 10+10+10+10
5+10×5
10×5+10×5+10×
CHV-5S2405NMX 560+615+615+615 225 63+63+63+63 10+10+10+10
5+10×5
10×5+10×5+10×
CHV-5S2460NMX 615+615+615+615 225 63+63+63+63 10+10+10+10
5+10×5

Note:“280+400”: indicates the combination of CHV-5S280NMX and CHV-5S400NMX unit.

Please refer to the following table for circuit breaker and circuit breaker for indoor units.
Breaker listed in the table represents total capacity of breaker in one system.

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Total capacity of indoor Capacity of circuit breaker Min. sectional area of Min. sectional area of
units (A) power cord (mm2) grounding wire (mm2)
Below10A 10 1.0 1.0
16~10A 16 1.5 1.5
20~16A 20 2.5 2.5
32~20A 32 4.0 4.0
40~32A 40 6.0 6.0
50~40A 50 10.0 10.0
63~50A 63 16.0 16.0
80~63A 80 25.0 16.0
100~80A 100 35.0 16.0
125~100A 125 50.0 25.0
Breaker capacity and power cord specification for every indoor unit
Capacity of circuit breaker Min. sectional area of Min. sectional area of
Indoor unit
(A) grounding wire (mm2) power cord (mm2)

Wall-mounted type 6 1.0 1.0

Duct type unit (heat pump) 6 1.0 1.0
Cassette type unit (heat
6 1.0 1.0
pump)
One-way cassette type
6 1.0 1.0
unit

If indoor unit is equipped with auxiliary electric heater, select capacity of circuit breaker as per
auxiliary electric heater, which requires special setting.

Indoor unit models (with auxiliary Capacity of circuit Min. sectional area of Min. sectional area of
electric heater) breaker (A) grounding wire (mm2) power cord (mm2)

22,25,28,32,36 duct type unit 6 1.0 1.0

40,45,50 duct type unit 10 1.0 1.0
56,63,71,80 duct type unit 16 1.5 1.5
90,100,112,25,140 duct type unit 10 1.0 1.0
28,36,45,50 cassette type unit 6 1.0 1.0
56,63,71,80 cassette type unit 10 1.0 1.0
90,112,125,140 cassette type unit 6 1.0 1.0

Note:
①Specification of circuit breaker and power cord is selected on the basis of unit’s maximum
power (max. current).
②Specification of power cord is based on the working condition where ambient temperature
is 40℃ and multi-core cable with copper conductor(working temperature is 90℃, e.g.
power cable with YJV cross-linked copper, insulated PE and PVC sheath) is lying on the
surface of slot. If working condition is different, please adjust the specification according to
national standard.
③Copper-core cable must be used.
④The above sectional area is suitable for a maximum distance of 15m. If it’s over 15m,
sectional area must be expanded to prevent overload current from burning the wire or
causing fire hazard.

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⑤Specification of circuit breaker is based on the working condition where the ambient
temperature of circuit breaker is 40℃. If working condition is different, please adjust the
specification according to national standard.
⑥The circuit breaker should include magnetic trip function and thermal trip function so that
system can be protected from short circuit and overload.
⑦An all-pole disconnection switch having a contact separation of at least 3mm in all poles
should be connected in fixed wiring
4.5.3 Connection of power cord
Warning: before obtaining access to terminals, all supply circuits must be disconnected.
Note:
(1) If units are type I electrical appliances, they must be reliably grounded.
(2) Ground resistance must be in accord with requirements of local standard.
(3) The green-yellow wire within units are ground wire. Do not use it for other purposes. Nor
should it be cut off or secured by tapping screws. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock.
(4) Power supply at user side must have reliable ground terminal. Do not connect ground wire
to the following places:
1) water pipe, 2) gas pipe, 3) drainage pipe, 4)other places that are considered by
professionals as unreliable.
(5) Power cord and communication wire should be separated, with a distance of more than
20cm. Otherwise, system’s communication may not work well.
Steps and graphic of power cord connection:
(1) Knock off the cross-through opening that’s used for leading the external power cord, with
the cross-through rubber ring on the opening. Then lead the cable through the opening.
Connect L1, L2, L3, N of power cord and ground wire separately to the positions on wiring
board (for power supply) that are marked with L1, L2, L3, N and the ground screw nearby.
(2) Use cable ties to tie the cable securely,
(3) Lead the power cord as instructed in the graphic below:
Wiring method for the power cord of CHV-5S224NMX ,CHV-5S280NMX ,CHV-5S335NMX ,
CHV-5S400NMX and CHV-5S450NMX

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Fig.41

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Wiring method for the power cord of CHV-5S504NMX , CHV-5S560NMX and

CHV-5S615NMX

Fig.42

4.6 System Communication

4.6.1 Communication system include:

(1) Communication among outdoor basic modules;
(2) Communication between ODU and IDU;
(3) Communication among IDUs;
(4) Communication between IDU and wired controller;
(5) Connection between IDU and light board receiver;
(6) Communication between different refrigeration systems;
(7) Graphics of general communication connection

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Fig.43
4.6.2 Communication mode of CHV5 Modular DC Inverter Units
CAN bus mode is taken for communication between IDU and ODU and communication
among IDUs.
4.6.3 Selection and connection mode of CHV5 communication material
4.6.3.1 Select communication material
Note: if air conditioners are installed at places where there’s strong electromagnetic
interference, the communication wire of IDU and wired controller must use shielded wire and the
communication wire between IDU and IDU/ODU must use shielded twisted pair.
(1) Select communication wire between IDU and wired controller
Total length of
communication line Wire size Material
Material type Remarks
between IDU unit and (mm2) standard
wired controller L (m)
1. Total length of communication line
Light/Ordinary can't exceed 250m.
polyvinyl chloride 2. The cord shall be Circular cord (the
IEC
sheathed cord. L≤250 2×0.75~2×1.25 cores shall be twisted together).
60227-5:2007
(60227 IEC 52 3. If unit is installed in places with intense
/60227 IEC 53) magnetic field or strong interference, it is
necessary to use shielded wire.

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Graphic of connection between IDU and wired controller

Fig.44
(2) Select communication wire between ODU and IDU
Total Length L(m) of
Communication Cable Wire size Material
Material Type Remarks
between IDU Unit and (mm2) Standard
IDU (ODU ) Unit

1. If the wire diameter is enlarged to 2 × 1

mm2, the total communication length can
Light/Ordinary
reach 1500m.
polyvinyl chloride
IEC 2. The cord shall be Circular cord (the
sheathed cord. L≤1000 ≥2×0.75
60227-5:2007 cores shall be twisted together).
(60227 IEC 52
3. If unit is installed in places with intense
/60227 IEC 53)
magnetic field or strong interference, it is
necessary to use shielded wire.

Fig.45
4.6.3.2 Connection mode of communication
(1) All communication wires of CHV5 must be connected in series rather than in star.

Fig.46

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Fig.47

Fig.48
(2) All communication wires of CHV5 are connected by screws.

Fig.49
(3) If a single communication wire is not long enough and needs to be connected, the
connected joint must be welded or pressure-welded. Do not simply twist the wires
together.
4.6.4 Communication address
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codes manually. Only the addresses of master unit and central control are needed to be set
(address of central control is only needed when there are multiple refrigeration systems).
Note: When installing remote monitor or central controller, displacement on indoor units’
project codes must be made. Otherwise, there will be collision malfunction of the project codes.
For detail operation methods, please refer to the CHV5 Installation and Maintenance Manual.

4.7 Connection Method and Steps for System Communication

4.7.1 Communication connection between IDU and ODU

Note:The centralized controller can be installed when it is necessary.
Connect IDU and ODU via terminal D1/D2 of wiring board XT2. Below are the connection
graphics of single unit and modular units:

Fig.50 Connection of single unit

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Fig.51 Connection of modular units

Note:
①For modular outdoor units, if there are multiple outdoor modules, then the master unit must
be the first outdoor module on the communication wire and should not connect with IDU
(master unit is set by SA8 of the outdoor main board).
②For modular outdoor units, if there are multiple outdoor modules, then indoor units must be
connected with the last slave module of ODU (slave module is set by SA8 of the outdoor
main board).
③Communication wire and power cord must be separated.
④Communication wire must be of proper length. Extension is not allowed.
⑤ IDUs must be connected in series. The last IDU must be connected with the
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4.7.2 Communication connection between IDU and wired controller

There are four kinds of connection between IDU and wired controller, as shown below:

Fig.52 One wired controller controls one IDU Fig.53 Two wired controllers control one IDU

Fig.54 One wired controller controls multiple IDUs

Fig.55 Two wired controllers control multiple IDUs

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When two wired controllers control multiple IDUs, the wired controller can be connected to
any one IDU, provided that the connected IDU is of the same series. Meanwhile, one and only one
of the wired controllers must be set as a slave controller. At most 16 IDUs can be controlled by
wired controllers and the connected IDUs shall be within a same IDU network.
No matter when unit is turned on or off, slave controller can be set.
How to set a slave controller: hold “function” button on the designated controller for 5s, and
temperature zone displays C00. Continue holding “function” button for 5s and setting screen of
controller parameter will come out. Default temperature zone displays P00.
Press button o button to select parameter code P13. Press “mode” button to switch to
setup of parameter values. Then the parameter value will blink. Press button or button to select
code 02. And then press “confirm/cancel” to finish setting.
Press “confirm/cancel” to return to the previous display until you exit from the setup of
parameter values.
Below are user’s parameter settings:
Parameter Parameter Default
Parameter scope Remark
code name value

01: master wired When 2 wired controllers control one or more

Set up address
controller IDUs, they shall have different addresses.
P13 for wired 01
02: slave wired Slave wired controller (02) can’t set up units’
controller
controller parameters except its own address.

4.7.3 Communication connection between duct type IDU and light board receiver
When the duct type IDU needs to be connected to light board remote receiver, it can be
connected via Dsp1 and Dsp2 on the IDU main board.
IDU type Connection wire Main board interface of corresponding IDU

Dsp1 (direct to 8-core interface)

Duct type IDU Between boards (17-core)
Dsp2 (direct to 9-core interface)

Fig.56
Note:
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②When light board remote receiver is used, please use remote controller at the same time.
4.7.4 Communication connection of central controlling units
Note:The centralized controller can be installed when it is necessary.
Port connection G1 and G2 on the wiring board XT2 of master unit among each multi VRF
system (see below)

Fig.57
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4.8 External Electrical Wiring Diagram

Each unit should be equipped with a circuit breaker for short circuit protection and exceptional
overload protection. Besides, a main circuit breaker shall be prepared for IDUs and ODUs in order
to connect or disconnect power of the entire system.
4.8.1 External wiring diagram of a single unit

Fig.58
Note: maximum number of IDU is based upon ODU capacity. For details, please refer to the
introduction of units’ combination.

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4.8.2 External wiring diagram of modular connection

Fig.59
Note: maximum number of ODU (N) and maximum number of IDU (n) are based upon the
combination type of ODU. For details, please refer to the introduction of units’ combination.
5 Check Items after Installation and Trial Run
5.1 Check Items after Installation
Check Items Conditions Might Happen Check
Has the unit been fixed firmly? The unit may drop, shake or emit noise.
It may cause insufficient cooling/heating
Have you done the gas leakage test?
capacity.
Is the unit get proper thermal insulation? It may cause condensation and dripping.
Does the unit drain well? It may cause condensation and dripping.
Is the voltage in accordance with the rated voltage
It may cause malfunction or damage the part.
specified on the nameplate?
Is the electric wiring and piping connection installed
It may cause malfunction or damage the part.
correctly and securely?
Has the unit been earthed securely? It may cause electrical leakage.
Is the power cord specified? It may cause malfunction or damage the part.
It may cause insufficient cooling/heating
Has the inlet and outlet been blocked?
capacity.
Has the pipe length and refrigerant charging amount
The refrigerant charging amount is not accurate.
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The unit can not run normally. Communication

Is the address code of outdoor modules correct?
malfunction might happen.
Is the address code of indoor units and wired The unit can not run normally. Communication
controller correct? malfunction might happen.
Has the communication line been connected The unit can not run normally. Communication
correct? malfunction might happen.
Is the piping connection and valve status right? The unit can not run normally.

Whether phase sequence of external power cord is

Operation failure occurs or unit is damaged.
correct or not?

Whether the engineering piping work and wiring Maybe there are mice biting the wires, which is
holes are sealed? the cause of malfunction.

5.2 Trial Run

Note: during debugging, one and only one module must be set as a master module.
During debugging, one and only one IDU must be set as a master IDU.
When no special requirement is needed, no need to set other functions. Unit can operate
according to ex-factory settings. When special requirement is needed, please read the Service
Manual or Debugging and Maintenance Manual.
5.2.1 Preparation before trial run
(1) The power supply should be turned on only after finishing all the installation.
(2) All the control wires and cables are connected correctly and safely.Completely open the
gas and liquid valves.
(3) All the objects like metal filing, thrum and clip should be cleared after installation.
(4) Check if the unit appearance and piping system is damaged or not due to transportation.
(5) Check if the terminals of electrical element is loose and the phase sequence is correct or
not.
(6) Check the valve: For single-module unit, fully open the gas and liquid valve and close oil
balance valve; For dual/three module unit, fully open the gas, liquid valve and oil balance
valve.
5.2.2 Trial run
5.2.2.1 Notices
(1) Before test operation, make sure unit is power on and compressor has been preheated for
more than 8 hours. Touch the unit to check whether it’s normally preheated. Start test
operation after unit is normally preheated, otherwise compressor might be damaged.
Debugging must be performed by professional technicians or under the guide of
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Fig.60
(2) When debugging starts, system will operate according to the ambient temperature.
When outdoor temperature is above 20℃, debugging shall be in cooling mode.
When outdoor temperature is below 20℃, debugging shall be in heating mode.
(3) Before debugging, confirm again whether the cut-off valve of each basic module is fully
turned on.
(4) During debugging, front panel of the outdoor unit must be fully closed; otherwise,
debugging accuracy will be affected (see below).

Fig.61
(5) Before debugging, make sure the needed amount of refrigerant has been added to the
pipe or at least 70% of the needed refrigerant has been added.
(6) Description of each stage of debugging progress:
Description of each stage of debugging progress
Debugging
—— Progress code Status code
code
LED1 LED2 LED3 Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status
db light 01 light A0 light System is not debugged.
01_Set up
master unit System doesn’t have master unit. Reset
db light 01 light CC light
master unit.

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More than 2 master units are set. Reset

db light 01 light CF light
master unit.

Master unit is successfully set. Start next

db light 01 light OC light
progress.

Description of each stage of debugging progress

Debugging
—— Progress code Status code
code
LED1 LED2 LED3 Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status
db light 02 light Ad blink System is allocating addresses.

Master IDU is not set. Please set master

02_Allocate db light 02 light L7 blink IDU. If it’s not set in 1min, system will set
addresses the master IDU randomly.
Allocation is finished. Start next
db light 02 light OC light
progress.
LED3 displays the quantity of modules.
03_Confirm the db light 03 light 01~04 blink
Confirm the number manually.
quantity of
modules System has confirmed the quantity of
db light 03 light OC light
modules. Start next progress.

LED3 displays the quantity of IDUs.

db light 04 light 01~80 blink
04_Confirm the Confirm the number manually.
quantity of IDUs System has confirmed the quantity of
db light 04 light OC light
IDUs. Start next progress.

System detects “driven communication

db light 05 light C2 light error between master unit and inverter
compressor”.
System detects “driven communication
db light 05 light C3 light error between master unit and inverter
05_Detect fan”.
internal IDU/ODU “high proportion of rated
communication db light 05 light CH light
capacity”.
IDU/ODU “low proportion of rated
db light 05 light CL light
capacity”.

db light 05 light OC light Detection is finished. Start next progress.

System detects error in outdoor

06_Detect db light 06 light Error code light
components.
outdoor
components No error in outdoor components. Start
db light 06 light OC light
next progress.
System detects error in indoor
components. XXXX is the project no. of
the faulted IDU. 3s later, relevant error
XXXX/Error
db light 07 light light code is displayed. For example, IDU no.
07_Detect indoor code
100 has d5 error, then LED3 displays like
components this: 01 (2s later) 00 (2s later) d5, and
repeat again.
No error in indoor components. Start
db light 07 light OC light
next progress.
08_Confirm Preheat time for compressor is less than
db light 08 light U0 light
preheated 8h.

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compressor Preheat time for compressor is 8h. Start

db light 08 light OC light
next progress.
System refrigerant is not enough.
09_Refrigerant db light 09 light U4 light System downtime equilibrium pressure is
judgments lower than 0.3MPa.
before startup System refrigerant is normal. Start next
db light 09 light OC light
progress.

db light 10 light ON light Outdoor valves are being turned on.

10_Status
judgments of
db light 10 light U6 light Outdoor valves are not fully turned on.
outdoor valves
before startup
db light 10 light OC light Outdoor valves are turned on normally.

Description of each stage of debugging progress

Debugging
—— Progress code Status code
code
LED1 LED2 LED3 Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status
Calculate the refrigerant quantity
11_Calculate
manually and confirm the perfusion
refrigerant
db light 11 light AE light status of refrigerant (the quantity of
quantity
refrigerant added into the system must
manually
be recorded accurately).

12_Confirm db light 12 light AP blink Ready for units to start debugging.

debugging
startup Manual calculation of refrigerant quantity
db light 12 light AE light
is set up.

13_ —— —— —— —— —— —— no meaning.

14_ —— —— —— —— —— —— no meaning.

Debugging is enabled in cooling mode

db light 15 light AC light (debugging mode, auto-selected by
system).
Error occurs during debugging in cooling
db light 15 light Error code light
mode.
Error of other modules occurs during
db light 15 light J0 light
debugging in cooling mode.
15_Cooling
debugging Outdoor pipeline and valves are not
db light 15 light U9 light
normal.

System detects error in indoor pipeline.

XXXX is the project no. of the faulted
IDU. 3s later, error code U8 is displayed.
db light 15 light XXXX/U8 light
For example, IDU no. 100 has U8 error,
then LED3 displays like this: 01 (2s later)
00 (2s later) U8, and repeat again.
Debugging is enabled in heating mode
db light 16 light AH light (debugging mode, auto-selected by
16_Heating system).
debugging
Error occurs during debugging in heating
db light 16 light Error code light
mode.

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Error of other modules occurs during

db light 16 light J0 light
debugging in heating mode.
Outdoor pipeline and valves are not
db light 16 light U9 light
normal.

System detects error in indoor pipeline.

XXXX is the project no. of the faulted
IDU. 3s later, error code U8 is displayed.
db light 16 light XXXX/U8 light
For example, IDU no. 100 has U8 error,
then LED3 displays like this: 01 (2s later)
00 (2s later) U8, and repeat again.
Debugging is finished. System is on
17_Debugging standby condition. LED1 displays
01~04 light OF light OF light
finished module address. LED2 and LED3
display “OF”.

5.2.2.2 Debugging operation mode

CHV5 multi VRF system has two debugging modes: one is direct operation on main board of
outdoor units while the other is PC operation via special software. In PC software debugging,
indoor/outdoor parameters can be displayed and historical data can be recorded and inquired.
(Operation details can be found in relevant instruction manuals)
(1) Debugging through operation on main board of outdoor units
In this debugging mode, following debugging functions are included on the main board:
Step 1: front panel of the outdoor units must be fully closed. Open the debugging window of
each basic module;
Step 2: disconnect power for outdoor units. According to design requirements of external
static pressure, set up corresponding static pressure mode for the units. Setting methods can be
seen in Outdoor Fan Static Pressure Setup SA6_ESP_S;
Step 3: disconnect power for outdoor units and set one module as a master unit. Setting
methods can be seen in Master Unit Setup SA8_MASTER_S;
Step 4: Connect power for all indoor units. Make sure all IDUs are power on. Then all outdoor
modules will display “Debugging not enabled”;
Step 5: Find the module with “01” module address to be the master module. Hold SW7 button
on the master module for at least 5s to enable debugging;
Step 6: Wait. Unit will then start progress 01 and 02; in progress 01, if master unit is not
correctly set, progress 01 will show the following errors:
Debugging
Progress Code Status Code
Code
LED1 LED2 LED3 Meaning
Progress Display Display Display
Code Code Code
status status status
System doesn’t have master unit. Reset
db light 01 light CC light
master unit.
01_01 Set
More than 2 master units are set. Reset
up master db light 01 light CF light
master unit.
unit:
Master unit is successfully set. Start next
db light 01 light OC light
progress.

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SA8_MASTER_S. After reset is finished, start debugging again.

In progress 02, if master IDU is not detected, then progress 02 will show the following errors:
LED1 LED2 LED3
Current
Function code Display mode Display mode Current status Display mode
progress
db light 02 light L7 blink

At this time, all buttons are ineffective. Set master IDU in 1min via debugging software. If
master IDU is not set in 1min, system will set up a master IDU randomly. After that, system will
start next progress.
Step 7: in progress 03, the quantity of modules needs to be confirmed manually. Main board
of each module will display:
Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Progress Display Display Display
Code Code Code
status status status
03_Quantity of Quantity of
db light 03 light blink
modules modules

If the quantity displayed is the same with actual quantity, then press SW7 confirmation button
on the master unit to confirm it. Unit will start next progress:
Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Progress Display Display Display
Code Code Code
status status status
03_Confirm the
quantity of db light 03 light OC light
modules

If the quantity displayed is different from actual quantity, then disconnect power and check
whether communication wire among each module is correctly connected. After the check, start
debugging again.
Step 8: in progress 04, the quantity of IDUs needs to be confirmed manually. Main board of
each module will display:
Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Progress Display Display Display
Code Code Code
status status status
Quantity of
04_Confirm the
db Light 04 Light connected blink
quantity of IDUs
IDUs

If the quantity displayed is the same with actual quantity, then press SW7 confirmation button
on the master unit to confirm it. Unit will start next progress:
Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Progress Display Display Display
Code Code Code
status status status
04_Confirm the
db Light 04 Light OC Light
quantity of IDUs

Step 9: progress 05 is “Detect internal communication”

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If no error is detected, system will display as below and then start next progress.
—— Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status
05_Detect
internal db Light 05 Light OC Light Detection is finished. Start next progress.
communication

If error is detected, system will stay at current progress. Error has to be solved manually.
Below are relevant errors:
—— Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3 Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status
System detects “driven communication
db Light 05 Light C2 Light error between master unit and inverter
compressor”.
System detects “driven communication
05_Detect
db Light 05 Light C3 Light error between master unit and inverter
internal
fan”.
communication
IDU/ODU “high proportion of rated
db Light 05 Light CH Light
capacity”.
IDU/ODU “low proportion of rated
db Light 05 Light CL Light
capacity”.

Elimination methods of above errors can be found in Troubleshooting.

Step 10: progress 06 is “Detect outdoor components”
If no error is detected, system will display as below and then start next progress.
—— Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status
06_Detect
No error is detected in outdoor
outdoor db Light 06 Light OC Light
components. Start next progress.
components

If error is detected, system will stay at current progress. Error has to be solved manually.
Below is relevant error:
—— Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status
06_Detect
Error System detects error in outdoor
outdoor db Light 06 Light Light
code components.
components

Elimination methods of above error can be found in Troubleshooting.

Step11: progress 07 is “Detect indoor components”
If no error is detected, system will display as below and then start next progress.

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—— Debugging code Progress code Status code

LED1 LED2 LED3
Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status

07_Detect indoor No error is detected in indoor

db Light 07 Light OC Light
components components. Start next progress.

If error is detected, system will stay at current progress. Error has to be solved manually.
Below is relevant error:
—— Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status

XXXXor
07_Detect indoor System detects error in indoor
db Light 07 Light Error Light
components components.
code

XXXX is the project no. of the faulted IDU. 3s later, relevant error code is displayed. For
example, IDU no. 100 has d5 error, then LED3 displays like this: 01 (2s later) 00 (2s later) d5, and
repeat again.
Elimination methods of above error can be found in Troubleshooting.
Step 12: progress 08 is “Confirm preheated compressor”
If more than 8h of preheat time is detected, system will display as below and start next
progress.
—— Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status

08_Confirm
Preheat time for compressor is 8h. Start
preheated db Light 08 Light OC Light
next progress.
compressor

If less than 8h of preheat time is detected, system will give error alarm and display as below.
Then press SW7 confirmation button to skip the wait time and start next progress. But this will
cause force start of the compressor, which may damage the compressor.
—— Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status

08_Confirm
Preheat time for compressor is less than
preheated db Light 08 Light UO Light
8h.
compressor

Step 13: progress 09 is “Refrigerant judgments before startup”

If the refrigerant quantity inside the system meets the requirement of operation startup,
system will display as below and start next progress.

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—— Debugging code Progress code Status code

LED1 LED2 LED3 Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status
09_Refrigerant
System refrigerant is normal. Start next
judgments before db Light 09 Light OC Light
progress.
startup

If there’s no or not enough refrigerant in the system to meet the requirement of operation
startup, system will display U4 “refrigerant shortage protection” and fails to start next progress.
Then check if there’s any leakage or add refrigerant inside until error eliminated.
—— Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status

09_Refrigerant System refrigerant is not enough. System

judgments before db Light 09 Light O4 Light downtime equilibrium pressure is lower
startup than 0.3MPa.

Step 14: progress 10 is “Status judgments of outdoor valves before startup”

If master unit displays below, status judgments are enabled.
—— Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status
10_Status
judgments of
db Light 10 Light ON Light Outdoor valves are being turned on.
outdoor valves
before startup

If unit detects that valve status is not normal, it will display as below:
—— Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status
10_Status
judgments of
db Light 10 Light U6 Light Outdoor valves are not fully turned on.
outdoor valves
before startup

Then check the big and small valves whether they are fully turned on. After the check, press
SW6 return button to restart the judgments.
If unit detects that valve status is normal, it will display as below and start next progress.
—— Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status
10_Status
judgments of
db Light 10 Light OC Light Outdoor valves are turned on normally.
outdoor valves
before startup

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Step 15: progress 11 is “Calculate refrigerant quantity manually”

No need to operate. System will start next progress.
Step 16: progress 12 is “Confirm debugging startup”
In order to make sure all preparation work is done before startup, this step is designed for
user to confirm the startup again. Operate as below:
If master unit displays as below, system is waiting for confirmation signal.
—— Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status
12_Status
judgments of
db Light 12 Light AP Blink Ready for units to start debugging.
outdoor valves
before startup

If it’s confirmed, press SW7 confirmation button. Unit will display as below and start next
progress.
—— Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status
12_Status
judgments of Manual calculation of refrigerant quantity
db Light 12 Light AE Light
outdoor valves is set up.
before startup

Step 17: after unit is confirmed to start debugging, system select cooling/heating mode
according to ambient temperature.
A If cooling mode is selected, relevant display is as below:
Debugging
—— Progress code Status code
code
LED1 LED2 LED3 Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status

Debugging is enabled in cooling mode

db Light 15 Light AC Light (debugging mode, auto-selected by
system).
Error Error occurs during debugging in
db Light 15 Light Light
code cooling mode.
Error of other modules occurs during
db Light 15 Light J0 Light
debugging in cooling mode.
15_Cooling
debugging Outdoor pipeline and valves are not
db Light 15 Light U9 Light
normal.
System detects error in indoor pipeline.
XXXX is the project no. of the faulted
IDU. 3s later, error code U8 is
db Light 15 Light XXXX/U8 Light displayed. For example, IDU no. 100
has U8 error, then LED3 displays like
this: 01 (2s later) 00 (2s later) U8, and
repeat again.

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B If heating mode is selected, relevant display is as below:

Debugging
—— Progress code Status code
code
LED1 LED2 LED3 Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status

Debugging is enabled in heating mode

db Light 16 Light AE Light (debugging mode, auto-selected by
system).

Error Error occurs during debugging in

db Light 16 Light Light
code heating mode.

Error of other modules occurs during

db Light 16 Light J0 Light
debugging in heating mode.
16_Heating
debugging Outdoor pipeline and valves are not
db Light 16 Light U9 Light
normal.
System detects error in indoor pipeline.
XXXX is the project no. of the faulted
IDU. 3s later, error code U8 is
db Light 16 Light XXXX/U8 Light displayed. For example, IDU no. 100
has U8 error, then LED3 displays like
this: 01 (2s later) 00 (2s later) U8, and
repeat again.

Step 18: if there’s no error during operation for about 40min, system will automatically confirm
that debugging is finished and then stop. System resumes standby condition and displays as
below:
—— Debugging code Progress code Status code
LED1 LED2 LED3
Meaning
progress Display Display Display
Code code Code
status status status

Debugging is finished. System is on

17_Debugging
01-04 Light OF Light OF Light standby condition. LED1 displays module
finished
address. LED2 and LED3 display “OF”.

Step 19: after debugging is finished, some functions can be set up according to project’s
actual needs. For specific details, please refer to System Functions Setup. If no special
requirements, skip this step.
Step 20: deliver the product to user and inform user about usage precautions.

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5.2.3 Appendix: judgment reference of normal operational parameters

Reference of Debug Parameters of CHV5 DC Inverter Multi VRF System
No. Debug item Parameter name Unit Reference
1 Outdoor ambient temp ℃ ——
Discharge tube temp of
2 ℃ ●When system compressor starts up, temp of discharge
inverter compressor 1 tube or casing top in cooling mode is within 70~95℃ , and
Casing top temp of at least 10℃ higher than system high pressure saturation
3 ℃ temp; Temp in heating mode is within 65℃~80℃ , and at
inverter compressor 1
least 10℃ higher than system high pressure saturation
Discharge tube temp of
4 ℃ temp.
inverter compressor 2 ●When inverter compressor starts but inverter compressor 2
Casing top temp of stops, the discharge tube temperature of inverter
5 ℃ compressor 2 is almost the same with ambient temp.
inverter compressor 2
●In cooling mode, defrost temp1 is 5~11℃ lower than
system high pressure value;
6 Defrost temp 1 ℃
●In heating mode, defrost temp1 is about 2℃ different from
system low pressure value.
●System’s normal high pressure value is within 20℃ ~25℃.
According to the change in ambient temp and system
operational capacity, system’s high pressure value is 10
~40℃ higher than ambient temp The higher ambient temp
7 System high pressure ℃ is, the smaller temp difference is.
●When ambient temp is 25~35℃, system’s high pressure
value in cooling mode is 44~53℃.
●When ambient temp is -5~10℃, system’s high pressure
value in heating mode is 40~52℃.
●When ambient temp is 25~35℃, system’s low pressure
value in cooling mode is 0~8℃.
8 System low pressure ℃
●When ambient temp is -5~10℃, system’s low pressure
System value in heating mode is -15~5℃.
ODU
parameters
●In cooling mode, heating electronic expansion valve
Opening angle of heating remains 480PLS.
9 PLS
EXV ●In heating mode, the opening angle of adjustable electronic
expansion valve varies within 120~480PLS.
Operating freq. of
10 Hz Varies from 20Hz to 95Hz
inverter compressor 1

Current of inverter ●According to different operating freq. and different load,

11 A
compressor 1 current will vary from 7A to 25A.

IPM temp of inverter ●When ambient temp is lower than 35℃, IPM temp is below
12 ℃
compressor 1 80℃. Highest temp won’t be above 95℃.

●Normal bus voltage is 1.414 times of power voltage. For

Inverter compressor 1 example, if 3-phase power voltage is 390v, then the bus
13 V
driven bus voltage voltage after rectification is: 390v X 1.414=551v. It’s normal
if actual voltage varies 15v from the calculated voltage.

Operating freq. of
14 Hz Varies from 30Hz to 100Hz
inverter compressor 2
Current of inverter ●According to different operating freq. and different load,
15 A
compressor 2 current will vary from 7A to 20A.
IPM temp of inverter ●When ambient temp is lower than 35℃, IPM temp is below
16 ℃
compressor 2 80℃. Highest temp won’t be above 95℃.

●Normal bus voltage is 1.414 times of power voltage. For

Inverter compressor 2 example, if 3-phase power voltage is 390v, then the bus
17 V
driven bus voltage voltage after rectification is: 390v X 1.414=551v. It’s normal
if actual voltage varies 15v from the calculated voltage.

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Reference of Debug Parameters of CHV5 DC Inverter Multi VRF System

No. Debug item Parameter name Unit Reference
Operating freq of fan
18 Hz Adjusts in 0~65Hz according to system pressure.
motor 1
19 Current of fan motor 1 A
ODU
Operating freq of fan
20 Hz ●Adjusts in 0~65Hz according to system pressure.
motor 2
21 Current of fan motor 2 A
22 System Ambient temp of IDU ℃ ——
parameters
Inlet tube temp of indoor ●According to different ambient temp, for a same IDU under
23 ℃
heat exchanger cooling mode, inlet tube temp will be 1 ~7℃ lower than
IDU outlet tube temp.
Outlet tube temp of ●For a same IDU under heating mode, inlet tube temp will
24 ℃
indoor heat exchanger be 10 ~20℃ lower than outlet tube temp.

Opening angle of indoor

25 PLS Adjusts opening angle automatically in 200~2000PLS.
EXV

Communi
●Quantity of IDU and ODU detected by software is the same
26 -cation Communication data —
with actual quantity. No communication error.
parameter

●IDU can drain water out completely and smoothly.

Drainage Condensate pipe has no backward slope of water. Water of
27 —— —
system ODU can be drained completely through drainage pipe. No
water drop from unit base.
●Compressor and indoor/outdoor fan motor has no strange
28 Others —— ℃
noise. Unit operates normally.

6 Common Malfunction and Troubleshooting

Check the following items before contacting for repair.
Phenomenon Reason Measure
Without power supply Connect to power supply
Voltage is too low Check if the voltage is within rating range
The unit doesn’t
Broken fuse or breaker trips off Replace fuse or connect breaker
run.
Insufficient energy of remote controller Replace new battery
Remote controller is out of control scope Control scope is within 8m
Unit runs but stop Air intake or outlet of indoor or outdoor unit is
Remove obstruction
immediately blocked
Air intake or outlet of indoor or outdoor unit is
Remove obstruction
blocked
Adjust setting at wireless remote controller
Improper temperature setting
or wired controller
Adjust setting at wireless remote controller
Fan speed is set too low
or wired controller
Abnormal cooling Adjust setting at wireless remote controller
or heating Wind direction is not correct
or wired controller
Door or windows are opened Close the door or windows
Direct sunshine Draw curtain or louver
Too many people in the room
Too many heat resources in the room Reduce heat resources
Filter is blocked for dirt Clean the filter

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Note:
①When installing remote monitor or central controller, displacement on indoor units’ project
codes must be made. Otherwise, there will be collision malfunction of the project codes.
For detail operation methods, please refer to the CHV5 Installation and Maintenance
Manual.
②If problem can not be solved after checking the above items, please contact
Cooper&Hunter service center and show phenomena and models.
Following circumstance are not malfunction.
“Malfunction” Reason

When unit is started immediately after it is just Overload protection switch makes it run
Unit doesn’t run turned off after 3 minutes delay

When power is turned on Standby operating for about 1 minute

Mist comes from

Under cooling Indoor high humidity air is cooled rapidly
the unit

Slight cracking sound is heard when just turned It is noise when electronic expansion valve
on initialization

That's sound for gas refrigerant flowing in

There is consecutive sound when cooling
unit

There is sound when unit starts or stops That's sound for gas refrigerant stops to flow
Noise is emitted

There is slight and consecutive sound when unit That's sound for operation of drainage
is running or after running system

Cracking sound is heard when unit is operating That’s sound caused by expansion of panel
and after operating and other parts due to temperature change

The unit blows out When unit runs after no operation for a long
Dust in indoor unit is blew out
duct period

The room odor absorbed by the unit is blew

The unit emits odor Operating
out again

Indoor unit still Indoor fan motor will keep running 20-70s so
After every indoor unit receive "stop" signal, fan
runs after switch as to take good use of excess cooling and
will keep running
off heating and prepare for next operation

When the indoor operating mode conflicts

with that of outdoor unit, indoor fault
indicator will flash and conflict will be shown
on the wired controller after 5 minutes.
Indoor unit stops to run and meanwhile
Mode conflict COOL or HEAT mode can not be operated change outdoor operating mode as the
same as that of indoor unit, then the unit will
go back to normal. COOL mode doesn't
conflict with DRY mode. FAN mode doesn't
conflict with any mode.

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7 Error Indication
Inquiry method of malfunction display: combine division number and content number to check
the corresponding malfunction.
For example, division number L and content number 4 together means power supply
over-current protection.
Content
symbol
Division 0 1 2 3 4 5
symbol

Abnormal power Freeze

Malfunction of Protection of Auxiliary heating Water-full
L supply for wired prevention
IDU indoor fan protection protection
controller protection
Indoor Malfunction of
Malfunction of Malfunction of
lower water
Indoor PCB is ambient entry-tube
d temperature
poor temperature temperature
sensor of water
sensor sensor
tank
High discharge
Discharge
Malfunction of High-pressure Low-pressure temperature
E low-temperature
ODU protection protection protection of
protection
compressor
Malfunction
of discharge
Malfunction of Malfunction of
Main board of temperature
F high-pressure low-pressure
ODU is poor sensor of
sensor sensor
compressor
1
Over-current
Over-current Over-current Over-current Over-current
Protection for protection of
J protection of protection of protection of protection of
other modules compressor
compressor 1 compressor 2 compressor 3 compressor 4
5
Outdoor
Malfunction of Malfunction
Malfunction of Malfunction of Malfunction of
outdoor of gas
defrosting defrosting liquid temperature
b ambient temperature
temperature temperature sensor of
temperature sensor of
sensor 1 sensor 2 sub-cooler
sensor sub-cooler
Driving board Voltage
Reset protection Over-current
malfunction of of protection of Drive PFC
of driving protection of
P driving board of compressor driving board protection of
module of inverter
compressor operates power of compressor
compressor compressor
abnormally compressor
Driving board Voltage
Malfunction of Reset protection Over-current
of fan protection of Drive PFC
H driving board of of driving protection of
operates driving board protection of fan
fan module of fan inverter fan
abnormally power of fan
Wrong
Power supply
Preheat time of Wrong setting of address for
phase Refrigerant-lacking
U compressor is ODU’s capacity driving board
sequence protection
insufficient code/jumper cap of
protection
compressor
Debugging Communication
Communication
Communication malfunction Alarm
malfunction
malfunction between main because
between main Malfunction of lack
C between IDU, control and project code
control and of IDU
ODU and IDU’s inverter of IDU is
inverter fan
wired controller compressor inconsistent
driver
driver
Unit waiting for Refrigerant
Status A Defrosting Oil-return
debugging recovery

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Content
symbol
Division 0 1 2 3 4 5
symbol
operation of
after-sales
Limit setting for Compulsory
SE operation
Compulsory max. excursion of
n setting of
defrosting capacity/output engineering
system
capacity code of IDU

Content
symbol
6 7 8 9 A H
Division
symbol
For single
For single control
control over Alarm due to
Power supply is over multiple
L No main IDU multiple units, bad air
insufficient units, IDU series
number of IDU quality
is inconsistent
Indoor is inconsistent
Malfunction of Malfunction of
Malfunction PCB of wired
exit-tube water Malfunction of Web address of
d of humidity controller is
temperature temperature jumper cap IDU is abnormal
sensor abnormal
sensor sensor
E
Malfunction
Malfunction of Malfunction of Malfunction of Malfunction of
of discharge Current
discharge discharge discharge discharge
temperature sensor of
F temperature temperature temperature temperature
sensor of compressor 1
sensor of sensor of sensor of sensor of
compressor is abnormal
compressor 2 compressor 4 compressor 5 compressor 6
3
Protection
Over-current Gas-mixing High pressure Low pressure
because of
J protection for protection of ratio protection of ratio protection
abnormal
compressor 6 4-way valve system of system
pressure
Malfunction
Malfunction of
Outdoor of exit tube Malfunction of Malfunction of
inlet tube Malfunction of Clock of
temperature gas temperature oil-return
b temperature outdoor humidity system is
sensor of sensor of heat temperature
sensor of vapor sensor abnormal
vapor liquid exchanger sensor 1
liquid separator
separator
Malfunction High-voltage
Drive IPM Drive IPM high Desynchronizin
of drive Malfunction of protection of
module temperature g protection of
P temperature drive storage chip compressor’s
protection of protection of inverter
sensor of of compressor drive DC bus
compressor compressor compressor
compressor bar
Malfunction Malfunction of High-voltage
Drive IPM Drive IPM high Desynchronizin
of drive drive storage chip protection of
H module temperature g protection of
temperature of inverter outdoor fan’s drive
protection of fan protection of fan inverter fan
sensor of fan fan DC bus bar
Alarm because
Malfunction of Malfunction of
U valve is
pipeline for IDU pipeline for ODU
abnormal
Debuggi
ng Abnormal
Alarm because Rated
communicati Emergency status Emergency Emergency status
C ODU quantity is capacity is
on of of compressor status of fan of module
inconsistent too high
converter
Heat pump Quiet mode Vacuum pump
A Heating
function setting setting mode
Status
Inquiry of Inquiry of Inquiry of project Check quantity Heating only
n Heat pump unit
malfunction parameters code of IDU of IDU on line unit

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Content
symbol
C L E F J P
Division
symbol
IDU is not Rotation speed Setting of
Malfunction Malfunction Zero-crossing
matching of EC DC water functional DIP
L of water flow of shunt malfunction
with pump is switch code is
switch valve setting of PG motor
outdoor unit abnormal wrong
Malfunction
Indoor Setting Malfunction
Malfunction of upper Malfunction of
capacity of Malfunction of of inlet tube
of air outlet water backwater
d DIP switch indoor CO2 temperature
temperature temperature temperature
code is sensor sensor of
sensor sensor of sensor
abnormal generator
water tank
E
Current Current Current
Current
sensor of sensor of Current sensor sensor of
sensor of Malfunction
F compressor compressor of compressor compressor
compressor 6 of DC motor
2 is 3 is 4 is abnormal 5 is
is abnormal
abnormal abnormal abnormal
Protection
Water flow because Oil-return
Oil-return pipe
J switch high pipe is
is blocked
protection pressure is leaking
too low
Protection
Protection
because Malfunction High-pressure
because the Malfunction of Malfunction
the of outlet sensor and
temperature inlet tube of
temperature tube low-pressure
Outdoor b sensor at the temperature temperature
sensor at temperature sensor are
top of sensor of sensor of
the top of sensor of connected
compressor condenser oil-return 2
compressor condenser reversely
2 is loose
1 is loose
Malfunction
Low voltage Malfunction
of current AC current
protection for Phase-lacking of charging Failure startup
detection protection of
P DC bus bar of inverter loop of of inverter
circuit drive inverter
of drive of compressor driven of compressor
of compressor
compressor compressor
compressor
Malfunction
Low voltage Malfunction
of current AC current
protection of Phase-lacking of charging Failure startup
H detection protection of
bus bar of of inverter fan loop of fan of inverter fan
circuit of fan inverter fan
fan drive drive
drive
Emergency
Identification
operation
Setting of Charging of malfunction
DIP switch
U main IDU is refrigerant is of IDU of
code of
succeeded invalid mode
compressor
exchanger
is wrong
Debugging The
matching Communication
Malfunction Address DIP Malfunction
ratio of rated malfunction
No main of multiple switch code of of multiple
C capacity for between mode
unit main control system is wired
IDU and exchanger and
units shocking controller
ODU is too IDU
low
Debugging
Charge Charge Cleaning
confirmation
A Cooling refrigerant refrigerant Fan reminding of
when starting
automatically manually filter
up the unit
Status
High
Cooling temperature
n Negative code Fan model
only unit prevention
when heating

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Content
symbol
U b d n y
Division
symbol
Indoor unit’s branch is
not inconsistent for
L
one-to-more unit of
heat recovery system
Indoor
Malfunction of
Malfunction of solar
drainage pipe Malfunction of
d Debugging status power temperature
temperature sensor of swing parts
sensor
generator
E
Malfunction of
Malfunction of casing Malfunction of casing Malfunction of exit
inlet tube
top temperature top temperature tube temperature
F temperature
sensor of compressor sensor of sensor of mode
sensor of mode
1 compressor 2 exchanger
exchanger
J
Outdoor
Malfunction of Malfunction of
b temperature sensor of temperature sensor
oil return 3 of oil return 4
AC input voltage of
P drive of inverter
compressor
AC input voltage of
H
drive of inverter fan
U
Communicati
Debuggi Communication Communication Malfunction of
on
ng malfunction between Overflow distribution malfunction between network for IDU
C malfunction
IDU and the receiving of IP address mode exchanger and and ODU of
of mode
lamp ODU mode exchanger
exchanger
Long-distance Emergency stop of Shielding
A Limit operation Child lock status
emergency stop operation status
Status Length
Eliminate the
modification of
n long-distance shielding Bar code inquiry
connection pipe
command of IDU
of ODU

8 Maintenance and Care

Regular check, Maintenance and care should be performed every six months by professional
personnel, which will prolong the unit life span. Disconnect the power supply before cleaning and
maintenance.
8.1 Outdoor Heat Exchanger

Outdoor heat exchanger is required to be cleaned once every six months. Use vacuum
cleaner with nylon brush to clean up dust and sundries on the surface of heat exchanger. Blow
away dust by compressed air if it is available. Never use water to wash the heat exchanger.
8.2 Drain Pipe
Regularly check if the drain pipe is clogged in order to drain condensate smoothly.
8.3 Notice before Seasonal Use
(1) Check if the inlet/outlet of the indoor/outdoor unit is clogged.
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(2) Check if the ground wire is earthed reliably.

(3) Check if battery of remote wireless controller has been replaced.
(4) Check if the filter screen has been set soundly.
(5) After long period of shutdown, open the main power switch 8 hours before reoperating the
unit so as to preheat the compressor crankcase.
(6) Check if the outdoor unit is installed firmly. If there is something abnormal, please contact
the Cooper&Hunter appointed service center.
8.4 Maintenance after Seasonal Use
(1) Cut off main power supply of the unit.
(2) Clean filter screen and indoor and outdoor units.
(3) Clean the dust and sundries on the indoor and outdoor units.
(4) In the event of rusting, use the anti-rust paint to stop spreading of rust.
8.5 Parts Replacement

Purchase parts from Cooper&Hunter appointed service center or dealer if necessary.

Note:
During airtight and leakage test, never mix oxygen, ethyne and other dangerous gas into
refrigeration circuit. In case of hazard, it's better to use nitrogen or refrigerant to accomplish such
test.

9 After-sales Service
In case the air-conditioning unit you bought has any quality problem or you have any inquiry,
please contact the local after-sales service agency designated by Cooper&Hunter.
Warranty should meet the folowing requirements:
(1) First run of the unit should be operated by professional personnel from
Cooper&Hunter appointed service center.
(2) Only Cooper&Hunter manufactured accessories can be used on the machine.
(3) All the instructions listed in this manual should be followed.
(4) Warranty will be automatically invalid if fails to obey any item mentioned above.

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