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INSTALLATION MANUAL
Variable Refrigerant Flow Outdoor Units
6.0 to 42.0 Tons

Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

Wiring

Operation

DANGER

Hazards during operation like flooding or wet hands, risking injury or death.

Specifications

208-230 V Outdoor Units

Provides detailed specifications for single frame 208-230V outdoor units.

SPECIFICATIONS

460 V Outdoor Units

Provides detailed specifications for single frame 460V outdoor units.

TRANSPORTING; LIFTING

PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Selecting the Best Location for the Outdoor Unit(s)

Continued considerations for outdoor unit placement, including environmental factors.

Outdoor Unit Clearance Requirements

Outdoor Unit Installation Space

Illustrates required clearances for various installation scenarios.

Installing and Setting Outdoor Units in Dual; Triple Frame Systems

Installing Outdoor Units in Dual; Triple Frame Systems

Determining unit order and placement for dual/triple frame configurations.

Selecting the Best Location; Clearance Requirements for the Heat Recovery Unit(s)

MOUNTING; ANCHORING THE OUTDOOR UNIT(S)

Mounting; Anchoring the Outdoor Unit(s)

Ensuring structural support and proper base for outdoor units.

Anchoring the Outdoor Unit

Anchoring the Outdoor Unit

Details on anchor bolt specifications and installation methods.

MOUNTING; ANCHORING THE HEAT RECOVERY UNIT(S)

General Refrigerant Piping System Information

Proper Design to Install Procedure

Steps for translating design to installation, including field changes.

REFRIGERANT SAFETY STANDARDS; DEVICE CONNECTION LIMITATIONS

Refrigerant Safety Standards

Adherence to ASHRAE standards for refrigerant safety in occupied spaces.

Device Connection Limitations

Maximum indoor unit counts and piping system limitations.

SELECTING COPPER PIPING

COPPER EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION

REFRIGERANT SYSTEM ENGINEERING

No Pipe Size Substitutions

Strict adherence to specified pipe sizes for system performance.

No In-line Refrigeration Components

Prohibition of unauthorized after-market components in the piping system.

Pipe Supports

FLARING AND BRAZING PROCEDURES

Tightening the Flare Nuts

Procedure for correctly tightening flare nuts to prevent leaks.

Brazing Procedure

Steps and precautions for performing brazing on refrigerant piping.

INSTALLING FOR HEAT PUMP OPERATION

No Substitutions on Piping Components

Only LG-supplied piping components are permitted for Y-branches and headers.

Indoor Unit Y-Branch Kits

Indoor Unit Y-Branch Kits

Model numbers and dimensions for indoor unit Y-branch kits in HR systems.

Outdoor Unit Y-Branches

Outdoor Unit Y-Branches

Installation guidelines for outdoor unit Y-branches in HR systems.

Outdoor Unit Y-Branch Kits

Outdoor Unit Y-Branch Kits

Model numbers and dimensions for outdoor unit Y-branch kits in HR systems.

Header Kits

Header Kits

Details on LG header kits for refrigerant flow distribution in HR systems.

Headers

Headers

Model numbers and dimensions for header kits in HR systems.

Piping Connections; Pipe Routes

Piping Connections for Heat Pump Operation

Specific connections for heat pump operation using liquid and vapor pipes.

Piping Connections for Heat Recovery Operation

Specific connections for heat recovery operation.

Service Ports

INSTALLING FOR HEAT RECOVERY OPERATION

Y-Branch Kits

Details on LG Y-branch kits for refrigerant flow division in HR systems.

Indoor Unit Y-Branches

Installation guidelines for indoor unit Y-branches in HR systems.

Heat Recovery Units

Heat Recovery Unit Specifications

Details on HRU ports, capacity, weight, and dimensions.

Heat Recovery Unit Connections and Limitations

Zone Control

REFRIGERANT PIPING FOR SEPARATED OUTDOOR UNITS

INSULATION

Refrigerant Piping System Insulation

Mandatory insulation requirements for all refrigerant piping.

Insulation

Minimum EPDM insulation wall thickness requirements based on location.

ELECTRICAL

General Information

Key electrical safety warnings and system requirements.

Outdoor Unit Wiring; Cable Access Holes and Connections

Location of Outdoor Unit PCBs and Other Electrical Components

Power Wiring and Communication Cable Terminations

Instructions for terminating power and communication cables.

Internal Routing and Terminations in Large Frame Outdoor Units.

Internal Routing and Terminations in Large Frame Outdoor Units.

Wiring routing and termination details for large frame units.

Close Up of Wiring; Cable Connections in Large Frame Outdoor Units.

Detailed views of wiring connections in large frame units.

Power Wiring; Communication Cable Connections

Power Wiring; Communication Cable Connections

Using solderless terminals for secure cable connections.

Terminal Connections

Details on terminal types and proper connection techniques.

Power Wiring and Communication Cable System Layout

Power Supply; Power Wiring Specifications

Power Supply; Power Wiring Specifications

Requirements for power supply and wiring for outdoor and indoor units.

Single Frame Outdoor Unit Wiring Configuration (from Outside Source to Outdoor Units

Dual Frame Outdoor Unit Wiring Configuration (from Outside Source to Outdoor Units

Triple Frame Outdoor Unit Wiring Configuration (from Outside Source to Outdoor Units

Communication Cable Specifications From Outdoor Unit to Indoor Units; Heat Recovery Units

Communications Cable Between Master Outdoor Unit and Slave Outdoor Unit(s), Multi-Frame Systems Only

Communications Cable Between Master Outdoor Unit and Slave Outdoor Unit(s)

Communications Cable Between Master Outdoor Unit and Slave Outdoor Unit(s)

Details on connecting master and slave outdoor units via communication cable.

Between Multiple Indoor Units Operating as a Group (Group Control)

Between Multiple Indoor Units Operating as a Group (Group Control)

Configuration for operating multiple indoor units as a group.

PRE-COMMISSIONING

Pre-commissioning Start; Outdoor Unit DIP Switch Settings

Overview of pre-commissioning steps and DIP switch setup.

Setting Outdoor Units to Heat Pump or Heat Recovery Systems

Configuring units for heat pump or heat recovery operation.

Setting Outdoor Units in Dual; Triple Frame Systems

Setting DIP switches for master/slave configurations.

Triple Leak; Pressure Check Procedure Steps, continued.

Triple Leak; Pressure Check Procedure Steps, continued.

Continued steps for performing the triple leak and pressure check.

Triple Leak; Pressure Check

Triple Leak; Pressure Check

Diagrams illustrating leak/pressure test setups for heat pump and HR systems.

Triple Evacuation Procedure

Triple Evacuation Procedure

Diagrams illustrating triple evacuation setups for heat pump and HR systems.

DIP Switch Settings for Use with Gen 4 Indoor Units

PRE-COMMISSIONING

Setting the Optional Modes

Integrated Test Run (ITR) (Fd7)

Multi V ITR Result Report, Continued.

Multi V ITR Result Report, Continued.

Continued report details for the Integrated Test Run.

Cool; Heat Selector (Fn1)

Static Pressure Compensation Function (Fn2)

(Overall) Defrost Function (Fn4)

Outdoor Unit Addressing Function (Fn5)

High Efficiency Function (Cooling Operation) (Fn10)

Low Ambient Kit Function (Fn9)

Smart Load Control (SLC) Function (Fn14)

Humidity Reference (Fn16)

Central Control Connection at the Indoor Units (Fn19)

Power Consumption Display (Fn21)

Comfort Cooling (Id10)

Self Diagnostics Check

Self Diagnostics Check

Steps to initiate and interpret self-diagnostics.

Indoor Unit Auto Addressing

Indoor Unit Auto Addressing Procedure

Step-by-step guide for the auto-addressing process.

Indoor Unit Auto Addressing Procedure, continued.

Indoor Unit Auto Addressing Procedure, continued.

Continued steps for auto-addressing and flowchart.

Auto Addressing Flowchart.

Visual guide for the auto-addressing process.

Troubleshooting a Failed Indoor Unit Auto Addressing Procedure

Group Controlling Indoor Units

Wiring instructions for group control of indoor units.

Central Control

Central Control Addresses Assignments

Guidelines for assigning central control addresses.

For Indoor Units That ARE Being Controlled as a Group

Addressing with Heat Recovery Units

Select the Heat Recovery Unit Model.

Select the Valve Group.

SW05 M Function (Rotary Switch for Addressing Heat Recovery Units).

SW01 M; SW03 M; SW04 M (DIP and Tact Switches) for Manual Valve Addressing, continued.

Auto Addressing for Pipe Detection

Auto Addressing for Pipe Detection Procedure Flowchart.

Manual Addressing for Pipe Detection

Manual Addressing for Pipe Detection Example (Non-Zone Setting)

Manual Addressing for Pipe Detection Example (Zone Setting)

PRE-COMMISSIONING

Setting External Static Pressure

ERROR CODES

Error Code Display

Error Code

LG MONITORING VIEW (LGMV) DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE

MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

Refrigerant Circuit Preparation

Checks for proper refrigerant circuit setup before commissioning.

Pressure Measurement Data

Section to record pressure readings during system checks.

Evacuation

Section to record evacuation levels and results.

PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

Summary

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

Wiring

Operation

DANGER

Hazards during operation like flooding or wet hands, risking injury or death.

Specifications

208-230 V Outdoor Units

Provides detailed specifications for single frame 208-230V outdoor units.

SPECIFICATIONS

460 V Outdoor Units

Provides detailed specifications for single frame 460V outdoor units.

TRANSPORTING; LIFTING

PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Selecting the Best Location for the Outdoor Unit(s)

Continued considerations for outdoor unit placement, including environmental factors.

Outdoor Unit Clearance Requirements

Outdoor Unit Installation Space

Illustrates required clearances for various installation scenarios.

Installing and Setting Outdoor Units in Dual; Triple Frame Systems

Installing Outdoor Units in Dual; Triple Frame Systems

Determining unit order and placement for dual/triple frame configurations.

Selecting the Best Location; Clearance Requirements for the Heat Recovery Unit(s)

MOUNTING; ANCHORING THE OUTDOOR UNIT(S)

Mounting; Anchoring the Outdoor Unit(s)

Ensuring structural support and proper base for outdoor units.

Anchoring the Outdoor Unit

Anchoring the Outdoor Unit

Details on anchor bolt specifications and installation methods.

MOUNTING; ANCHORING THE HEAT RECOVERY UNIT(S)

General Refrigerant Piping System Information

Proper Design to Install Procedure

Steps for translating design to installation, including field changes.

REFRIGERANT SAFETY STANDARDS; DEVICE CONNECTION LIMITATIONS

Refrigerant Safety Standards

Adherence to ASHRAE standards for refrigerant safety in occupied spaces.

Device Connection Limitations

Maximum indoor unit counts and piping system limitations.

SELECTING COPPER PIPING

COPPER EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION

REFRIGERANT SYSTEM ENGINEERING

No Pipe Size Substitutions

Strict adherence to specified pipe sizes for system performance.

No In-line Refrigeration Components

Prohibition of unauthorized after-market components in the piping system.

Pipe Supports

FLARING AND BRAZING PROCEDURES

Tightening the Flare Nuts

Procedure for correctly tightening flare nuts to prevent leaks.

Brazing Procedure

Steps and precautions for performing brazing on refrigerant piping.

INSTALLING FOR HEAT PUMP OPERATION

No Substitutions on Piping Components

Only LG-supplied piping components are permitted for Y-branches and headers.

Indoor Unit Y-Branch Kits

Indoor Unit Y-Branch Kits

Model numbers and dimensions for indoor unit Y-branch kits in HR systems.

Outdoor Unit Y-Branches

Outdoor Unit Y-Branches

Installation guidelines for outdoor unit Y-branches in HR systems.

Outdoor Unit Y-Branch Kits

Outdoor Unit Y-Branch Kits

Model numbers and dimensions for outdoor unit Y-branch kits in HR systems.

Header Kits

Header Kits

Details on LG header kits for refrigerant flow distribution in HR systems.

Headers

Headers

Model numbers and dimensions for header kits in HR systems.

Piping Connections; Pipe Routes

Piping Connections for Heat Pump Operation

Specific connections for heat pump operation using liquid and vapor pipes.

Piping Connections for Heat Recovery Operation

Specific connections for heat recovery operation.

Service Ports

INSTALLING FOR HEAT RECOVERY OPERATION

Y-Branch Kits

Details on LG Y-branch kits for refrigerant flow division in HR systems.

Indoor Unit Y-Branches

Installation guidelines for indoor unit Y-branches in HR systems.

Heat Recovery Units

Heat Recovery Unit Specifications

Details on HRU ports, capacity, weight, and dimensions.

Heat Recovery Unit Connections and Limitations

Zone Control

REFRIGERANT PIPING FOR SEPARATED OUTDOOR UNITS

INSULATION

Refrigerant Piping System Insulation

Mandatory insulation requirements for all refrigerant piping.

Insulation

Minimum EPDM insulation wall thickness requirements based on location.

ELECTRICAL

General Information

Key electrical safety warnings and system requirements.

Outdoor Unit Wiring; Cable Access Holes and Connections

Location of Outdoor Unit PCBs and Other Electrical Components

Power Wiring and Communication Cable Terminations

Instructions for terminating power and communication cables.

Internal Routing and Terminations in Large Frame Outdoor Units.

Internal Routing and Terminations in Large Frame Outdoor Units.

Wiring routing and termination details for large frame units.

Close Up of Wiring; Cable Connections in Large Frame Outdoor Units.

Detailed views of wiring connections in large frame units.

Power Wiring; Communication Cable Connections

Power Wiring; Communication Cable Connections

Using solderless terminals for secure cable connections.

Terminal Connections

Details on terminal types and proper connection techniques.

Power Wiring and Communication Cable System Layout

Power Supply; Power Wiring Specifications

Power Supply; Power Wiring Specifications

Requirements for power supply and wiring for outdoor and indoor units.

Single Frame Outdoor Unit Wiring Configuration (from Outside Source to Outdoor Units

Dual Frame Outdoor Unit Wiring Configuration (from Outside Source to Outdoor Units

Triple Frame Outdoor Unit Wiring Configuration (from Outside Source to Outdoor Units

Communication Cable Specifications From Outdoor Unit to Indoor Units; Heat Recovery Units

Communications Cable Between Master Outdoor Unit and Slave Outdoor Unit(s), Multi-Frame Systems Only

Communications Cable Between Master Outdoor Unit and Slave Outdoor Unit(s)

Communications Cable Between Master Outdoor Unit and Slave Outdoor Unit(s)

Details on connecting master and slave outdoor units via communication cable.

Between Multiple Indoor Units Operating as a Group (Group Control)

Between Multiple Indoor Units Operating as a Group (Group Control)

Configuration for operating multiple indoor units as a group.

PRE-COMMISSIONING

Pre-commissioning Start; Outdoor Unit DIP Switch Settings

Overview of pre-commissioning steps and DIP switch setup.

Setting Outdoor Units to Heat Pump or Heat Recovery Systems

Configuring units for heat pump or heat recovery operation.

Setting Outdoor Units in Dual; Triple Frame Systems

Setting DIP switches for master/slave configurations.

Triple Leak; Pressure Check Procedure Steps, continued.

Triple Leak; Pressure Check Procedure Steps, continued.

Continued steps for performing the triple leak and pressure check.

Triple Leak; Pressure Check

Triple Leak; Pressure Check

Diagrams illustrating leak/pressure test setups for heat pump and HR systems.

Triple Evacuation Procedure

Triple Evacuation Procedure

Diagrams illustrating triple evacuation setups for heat pump and HR systems.

DIP Switch Settings for Use with Gen 4 Indoor Units

PRE-COMMISSIONING

Setting the Optional Modes

Integrated Test Run (ITR) (Fd7)

Multi V ITR Result Report, Continued.

Multi V ITR Result Report, Continued.

Continued report details for the Integrated Test Run.

Cool; Heat Selector (Fn1)

Static Pressure Compensation Function (Fn2)

(Overall) Defrost Function (Fn4)

Outdoor Unit Addressing Function (Fn5)

High Efficiency Function (Cooling Operation) (Fn10)

Low Ambient Kit Function (Fn9)

Smart Load Control (SLC) Function (Fn14)

Humidity Reference (Fn16)

Central Control Connection at the Indoor Units (Fn19)

Power Consumption Display (Fn21)

Comfort Cooling (Id10)

Self Diagnostics Check

Self Diagnostics Check

Steps to initiate and interpret self-diagnostics.

Indoor Unit Auto Addressing

Indoor Unit Auto Addressing Procedure

Step-by-step guide for the auto-addressing process.

Indoor Unit Auto Addressing Procedure, continued.

Indoor Unit Auto Addressing Procedure, continued.

Continued steps for auto-addressing and flowchart.

Auto Addressing Flowchart.

Visual guide for the auto-addressing process.

Troubleshooting a Failed Indoor Unit Auto Addressing Procedure

Group Controlling Indoor Units

Wiring instructions for group control of indoor units.

Central Control

Central Control Addresses Assignments

Guidelines for assigning central control addresses.

For Indoor Units That ARE Being Controlled as a Group

Addressing with Heat Recovery Units

Select the Heat Recovery Unit Model.

Select the Valve Group.

SW05 M Function (Rotary Switch for Addressing Heat Recovery Units).

SW01 M; SW03 M; SW04 M (DIP and Tact Switches) for Manual Valve Addressing, continued.

Auto Addressing for Pipe Detection

Auto Addressing for Pipe Detection Procedure Flowchart.

Manual Addressing for Pipe Detection

Manual Addressing for Pipe Detection Example (Non-Zone Setting)

Manual Addressing for Pipe Detection Example (Zone Setting)

PRE-COMMISSIONING

Setting External Static Pressure

ERROR CODES

Error Code Display

Error Code

LG MONITORING VIEW (LGMV) DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE

MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

Refrigerant Circuit Preparation

Checks for proper refrigerant circuit setup before commissioning.

Pressure Measurement Data

Section to record pressure readings during system checks.

Evacuation

Section to record evacuation levels and results.

PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

LG ARUM168BTE5 Specifications

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BrandLG
ModelARUM168BTE5
CategoryAir Conditioner
LanguageEnglish

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