Daikin Altherma 3 R F - Special Requirements for R32 Units

7 | Unit installation
Installer reference guide
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ERLA11~16D + EBVH16SU23D
Daikin Altherma 3 R F
4P655196-1A – 2022.05
≥300
≥650
≥ 500
(mm)
≥ 100
Additionally to the spacing guidelines: Because the total refrigerant charge in the
system is ≥1.84 kg, the room where you install the indoor unit must also comply
with the conditions described in "7.1.5Installation patterns"[470].
INFORMATION
If you have limited installation space, do the following before installing the unit in its
final position: "7.4.4 To connect the drain hose to the drain" [4 87]. It requires to
remove one or both side panels.
▪ The foundation must be strong enough to bear the weight of the unit. Take the
weight of the unit with a domestic hot water tank full of water into account.
Make sure, in the event of a water leak, water cannot cause any damage to the
installation space and surroundings.
Do NOT install the unit in places such as:
▪ In places where a mineral oil mist, spray or vapour may be present in the
atmosphere. Plastic parts may deteriorate and fall off or cause water leakage.
▪ Sound sensitive areas (e.g. near a bedroom), so that the operation noise will
cause no trouble.
▪ In places with high humidity (max. RH=85%), for example a bathroom.
▪ In places where frost is possible. Ambient temperature around the indoor unit
must be >5°C.
7.1.4 Special requirements for R32 units
Additionally to the spacing guidelines: Because the total refrigerant charge in the
system is ≥1.84 kg, the room where you install the indoor unit must also comply
with the conditions described in "7.1.5Installation patterns"[470].
WARNING
▪ Do NOT pierce or burn refrigerant cycle parts.
▪ Do NOT use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean the
equipment, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
▪ Be aware that R32 refrigerant does NOT contain an odour.
WARNING
The appliance shall be stored so as to prevent mechanical damage and in a well-
ventilated room without continuously operating ignition sources (example: open
flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater) and have a room
size as specified below.