The condensing unit must only be used for 
its designed purpose(s) and within its scope of 
application. 
  Under  all  circumstances,  the  EN378  (or  
other  applicable  local  safety  regulation) 
requirements must be fullled.
The condensing unit is delivered under nitro-
gen gas pressure (1 bar) and hence it cannot 
be connected as it is; refer to the «installation» 
section for further details. 
The condensing unit must be handled with cau-
tion  in  the  vertical  position  (maximum  oset 
from the vertical : 15°)
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MADE IN INDIA
OP-SMLZ015ME
Code no.:
Application
Refrigerant
M.W.P. HP
114X70..
MBP
(1) R404A, R507A
(1) 28 bar
             LP (1)  7  bar
IP54
(2) R134a
(2) 23 bar
(2)  5  bar
Voltage 380V - 400 ~ 3 50Hz
LRA 51 20MCC
Serial No.
Barcode Serial No: 
123456BS0310 
118UXXXX
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
K
H
I
J
INSTRUCTIONS 
OPTYMA™ SLIM PACK OP-SMLZ
Installation  and  servicing  of  the 
condensing  units  by  qualified 
personnel  only.  Follow  these  instructions 
and sound refrigeration engineering practice 
relating  to  installation,  commissioning, 
maintenance and service.
A:   Model
B:   Code number 
C:   Application, Protection
D:   Refrigerant 
E:   Housing Service Pressure
F:   Supply  voltage,  Locked  Rotor  Ampere, 
Maximum Current Consumption
G:   Serial Number and bar code
H:   Cable entry ports
I:   Suction port
J:   Liquid port
K:   Microchannel heat exchanger
L
M
N
O
L 
[mm]
M 
[mm]
N 
[mm]
O 
[mm]
250 650 550 550
Picture 1 : Minimum mounting distances
Picture 2 
Picture 3 
Mounting bolts (not supplied)
1 – Introduction
These  instructions pertain  to  Optyma  conden-
sing units OP-SMLZ (R507A, R404A, R134a, R22)
used for refrigeration systems. They provide ne-
cessary information regarding safety and proper 
usage of this product
The condensing unit includes following:
  •  Scroll compressor
  •  Microchannel heat exchanger
  •  Dual pressure switches
  •  Service valves Suction/ liquid
  •  Fan and compressor capacitors
  •  Weather proof housing
  •  Filter drier
  •  Cranckcase heater for compressor
  •  Receiver with stop valve
  •  Sight glass
2 – Handling and storage
  •  It  is  recommended  not to open the packaging 
before the unit is at the nal place for installation.
  •  Handle the unit with care. The packaging  al-
lows for the use of a forklift or pallet jack. Use 
appropriate and safe lifting equipment. 
  •  Store and transport the unit in an upright position.
  •  Store the unit between -35°C and 50°C.
  •  Don’t expose the packaging to rain or corro-
sive atmosphere.
  •  After unpacking,  check  that the unit  is  com-
plete and undamaged.
3 – Installation precautions
 Do not braze as long the condensing unit is 
under pressure.
 Never place the unit in a ammable atmosphere 
 Place the unit in such a way that it is not blocking 
or hindering walking areas, doors, windows or similar.
  •  Ensure adequate space around the unit for air 
circulation  and  to  open  doors.  Refer  to  pic-
ture1 for minimal values of distance to walls.
  •  Avoid installing the unit in locations which are dai-
ly exposed to direct sunshine for longer periods.
  •  Avoid  installing  the  unit  in  aggressive  and 
dusty environments.
  •  Ensure  a  foundation  with  horizontal  surface 
(less than 3° slope), strong and stable enough 
to  carry  the  entire  unit  weight and  to elimi-
nate vibrations and interference.
  •  The  unit  ambient  temperature  may  not  ex-
ceed 50°C during o-cycle.
  •  Ensure that the power supply corresponds to 
the unit characteristics (see nameplate).
  •  When  installing  units  for  HFC  refrigerants, 
use  equipment  specically  reserved  for  HFC 
refrigerants which was never used for CFC or 
HCFC refrigerants.
  •  Use clean and dehydrated refrigeration-grade 
copper tubes and silver alloy brazing material.
  •  Use clean and dehydrated system components.
  •  The  suction  piping  connected  to  the  com-
pressor  must  be  exible  in  3  dimensions  to 
dampen  vibrations.  Furthermore  piping  has 
to be done in such a way that oil return for the 
compressor  is  ensured and  the risk  of liquid 
slug over in compressor is eliminated.
4 – Installation
  •  The installation in which the condensing unit 
is installed must comply to EEC Pressure direc-
tive (PED) no. 97/23/EC. The condensing unit 
itself is not a ”unit” in the scope this directive.
  •  The unit must be securely installed on a stable 
and rigid support, and xed from  the begin-
ning. See picture 2.
  •  It is recommended to install the unit on rub-
ber  grommets  or  vibration  dampers  (not 
supplied).
  •  Slowly  release  the  nitrogen  holding  charge 
through the schrader port.
  •  Connect the unit to the system as soon as pos-
sible to avoid oil contamination from ambient 
moisture.
  •  Avoid material entering into the system while 
cutting  tubes.  Never  drill  holes  where  burrs 
cannot be removed.
  •  Braze with great care using state-of-the-art tech-
nique and vent piping with nitrogen gas ow.
  •  Connect  the  required  safety  and  control  de-
vices. When the schrader port is used for this, 
remove the internal valve.
  •  It  is  recommended  to  insulate  the  suction 
pipe up  to the compressor inlet with 19 mm 
thick insulation.