Daikin DX17VSS series User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AIR CONDITIONER
DX17VSS AIR CONDITIONING
INSTALLATION & SERVICE REFERENCE
Index
ImportAnt sAfety InstruCtIons ............................................. 1
shIppIng InspeCtIon .............................................................. 1
Codes & regulAtIons .......................................................... 2
feAtures.............................................................................. 2
preCAutIons for seleCtIng A loCAtIon ................................. 2
preCAutIons for InstAllAtIon ............................................... 3
InstAllAtIon CleArAnCes ...................................................... 3
rooftop InstAllAtIons ......................................................... 3
sAfety ConsIderAtIons......................................................... 4
refrIgerAnt lInes ............................................................... 6
refrIgerAnt lIne ConneCtIons ............................................. 8
leAK testIng (nItrogen or nItrogen-trACed) ...................... 8
system stArt-up proCedure ................................................ 8
stArt-up proCedure detAIl .................................................. 9
eleCtrICAl ConneCtIons ...................................................... 9
AIr CondItIoner AdvAnCed feAture menu ........................... 30
wIrIng dIAgrAm ................................................................ 33
CApACItor .......................................................................... 34
troubleshootIng ............................................................... 36
settIng the mode dIsplAy .................................................. 41
7-segment dIsplAy ............................................................. 47
stArt up CheCKlIst ........................................................... 51
imPoRtant saFety instRuCtions
The following symbols and labels are used throughout this
manual to indicate immediate or potential safety hazards. It is
the owner’s and installer’s responsibility to read and comply
with all safety information and instructions accompanying
these symbols. Failure to heed safety information increases
the risk of personal injury, property damage, and/or product
damage.
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE !
dIsConneCt All power before servICIng.
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ultIple power sourCes mAy be present. fAIlure
to do so mAy CAuse property dAmAge, personAl
Injury or deAth.
WARNING
only personnel thAt hAve been trAIned to InstAll, Adjust, ser-
vICe or repAIr (hereInAfter, “servICe”) the equIpment speCIfIed
In thIs mAnuAl should servICe the equIpment. the mAnufACturer
wIll not be responsIble for Any Injury or property dAmAge ArIs-
Ing from Improper servICe or servICe proCedures. If you servICe
thIs unIt, you Assume responsIbIlIty for Any Injury or property
dAmAge whICh mAy result. In AddItIon, In jurIsdICtIons thAt re-
quIre one or more lICenses to servICe the equIpment speCIfIed In
thIs mAnuAl, only lICensed personnel should servICe the equIp-
ment. Improper InstAllAtIon, Adjustment, servICIng or repAIr of
the equIpment speCIfIed In thIs mAnuAl, or AttemptIng to InstAll,
Adjust, servICe or repAIr the equIpment speCIfIed In thIs mAnuAl
wIthout proper trAInIng mAy result In produCt dAmAge, property
dAmAge, personAl Injury or deAth.
shiPPing insPeCtion
Always keep the unit upright; laying the unit on its side or top
may cause equipment damage. Shipping damage, and sub-
sequent investigation is the responsibility of the carrier. Verify
the model number, speci cations, electrical characteristics,
and accessories are correct prior to installation. The distributor
or manufacturer will not accept claims from dealers for trans-
portation damage or installation of incorrectly shipped units.
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Daikin DX17VSS series Specifications

General

Series	DX17VSS
SEER Rating	Up to 17
HSPF	Up to 9.5
Refrigerant	R-410A
Operating Voltage	208/230V
Phase	1
Type	Air Conditioner
Compressor Type	Inverter

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SHIPPING INSPECTION

Inspect unit for damage and verify model/specs before installation.

CODES & REGULATIONS

FEATURES

PRECAUTIONS FOR SELECTING A LOCATION

PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

ROOFTOP INSTALLATIONS

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

REFRIGERANT LINES

Condenser BELOW Evaporator

Inverted loop requirement for suction line when condenser is below evaporator.

Condenser ABOVE Evaporator

Oil trap requirement for suction line when condenser is above evaporator.

REFRIGERANT LINE CONNECTIONS

LEAK TESTING (NITROGEN OR NITROGEN-TRACED)

SYSTEM START-UP PROCEDURE

START-UP PROCEDURE DETAIL

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

Details on protecting the unit from overcurrent conditions.

HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTIONS

Guidelines for routing and terminating high voltage power and ground wires.

LOW VOLTAGE CONNECTIONS

Instructions for connecting low voltage communication and thermostat wires.

CALCULATE REFRIGERANT CHARGE

EQUIVALENT LENGTH CALCULATION

CONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TO SYSTEM

SYSTEM START-UP TEST

SET THERMOSTAT TO CHARGE MODE

ADJUST REFRIGERANT LEVEL

MEASURE SUBCOOLING TO VERIFY CHARGE

FIELD SELECTABLE BOOST MODE

DEHUMIDIFICATION

DEHUMIDIFICATION TIPS

Recommendations for effective dehumidification operation.

NIGHT MODE

FIELD SELECTABLE NIGHT MODE

Adjusting settings for quiet operation and noise reduction.

COMFORTNETTM SYSTEM

OVERVIEW

Explains the system's communication and components.

COMFORTNET SYSTEM ADVANCED FEATURES

Accessing additional system information and setup.

DIRECTIONS TO AIR CONDITIONER ADVANCED FEATURE MENUS

Guide to navigating the advanced feature menus.

DIAGNOSTICS

STATUS

Displays current system information for diagnostics.

MAINTENANCE

SYSTEM SETUP

EQUIPMENT TEST

COOL SET-UP

COOL RUN VALUES

Setting maximum compressor RPM for cooling.

AIR CONDITIONER ADVANCED FEATURE MENU

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAPACITOR

COOLING ANALYSIS CHART

TROUBLESHOOTING

NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting communication issues within the ComfortNet system.

SETTING THE MODE DISPLAY

MODE DISPLAY INTRODUCTION

Overview of the 3-digit PCB display's functions.

NAVIGATING THROUGH THE DISPLAY SCREENS

How to move between different screens on the display.

FAULT CODE HISTORY NAVIGATION

Accessing and viewing past fault codes.

MONITORING MODE NAVIGATION

Navigating the display to monitor system variables.

SETTINGS MODE 1 NAVIGATION

Navigating to adjust system settings in Mode 1.

SETTINGS MODE 2

SETTINGS MODE 2 NAVIGATION

Navigating to adjust system settings in Mode 2.

7-SEGMENT DISPLAY

SCREEN 0 (Display FAULT CODE)

Displaying the current fault code.

SCREEN 1 (Display FAULT CODES)

Viewing the history of the last six fault codes.

SCREEN 2 (MONITOR MODE)

Monitoring system variables.

SPLIT SYSTEMS

AIR CONDITIONING HOMEOWNER'S ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS

General maintenance advice for homeowners.

REPLACE OR CLEAN FILTER

Instructions for filter maintenance.

COMPRESSOR

Information on compressor maintenance requirements.

MOTORS

Information on motor lubrication and maintenance.

CLEAN OUTSIDE COIL (QUALIFIED SERVICER ONLY)

Precautions for cleaning the outdoor coil.

BEFORE CALLING YOUR SERVICER

Troubleshooting steps before contacting a technician.

Start-up Checklist For Unitary Inverter

Pre Start-Up

Items to check before initial system power-up.

Start-Up

Data entry points for system start-up parameters.