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LG MULTI V S ARUN038GSS4 User Manual

LG MULTI V S ARUN038GSS4
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INSTALLATION MANUAL
Variable Refrigerant Flow Outdoor Units
3.0, 4.0, and 4.4 Tons

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LG MULTI V S ARUN038GSS4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLG
ModelMULTI V S ARUN038GSS4
CategoryAir Conditioner
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF SYMBOLS

Defines symbols for safety warnings and precautions.

Installation

Safety precautions for unit installation procedures.

Installation, continued

Further safety guidelines and precautions for installation.

Wiring

Safety instructions pertaining to electrical wiring and connections.

Operation

Safety guidelines and precautions for operating the unit.

GENERAL DATA

Multi V S Outdoor Unit Specifications / Electrical Data

Detailed specifications and electrical data for outdoor units.

R410A Refrigerant

Information and safety precautions for R410A refrigerant.

GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Location for Outdoor Unit

Guidelines for selecting an optimal and safe location for the outdoor unit.

Oceanside Installation Precautions

Specific safety measures for installation in coastal environments.

Rooftop Installations

Guidelines for performing installations on rooftops.

Dealing with Snow and Ice

Precautions for installations in climates with snow and ice.

Tie-Downs and Lightning Protection

Methods for securing units and providing lightning protection.

Service Access and Allowable Clearances for Outdoor Unit

Requirements for unit placement and access for maintenance and service.

Service Access and Allowable Clearances for Outdoor Unit

Continued requirements for unit placement and service access.

Rigging Instructions for Outdoor Unit

Procedures and safety guidelines for lifting and moving the outdoor unit.

General Mounting

Guidelines for securely attaching the outdoor unit to its base.

Mounting Bolt Location / Foundation for Installation

Details on foundation requirements and bolt placement for unit mounting.

Piping Preparation

General guidelines for preparing refrigerant piping for installation.

Outdoor Unit Pipe Connections

Procedures for connecting refrigerant piping to the outdoor unit.

Piping Preparation

Continued guidelines for preparing refrigerant piping.

Piping Materials and Handling

Proper methods for handling and storing piping materials.

Selecting Field-Supplied Copper Tubing

Criteria for choosing appropriate copper tubing for the system.

LG Engineered Y-branch Kits and Header Kits

Information on LG's specific Y-branch and header fittings.

Indoor Unit Y-Branches, continued

Installation details for Y-branches connecting to indoor units.

Header Kits

Guidelines for installing header kits for refrigerant distribution.

Copper Expansion and Contraction

Managing pipe expansion and contraction due to temperature changes.

Linear Thermal Expansion of Copper Tubing

Table for calculating linear thermal expansion of copper tubing.

No Pipe Size Substitutions

Importance of using only specified pipe sizes to avoid system failure.

In-line Refrigeration Components

Restrictions on adding components to refrigerant piping.

Field-Provided Isolation Ball Valves

Considerations for using isolation ball valves in the system.

Obstacles

Procedures for routing pipes around obstacles.

Pipe Supports

Guidelines for properly supporting refrigerant piping to prevent sagging.

Examples of Supports

Various methods for supporting refrigerant piping.

REFRIGERANT PIPING CONNECTIONS

Outdoor Unit Connections

Procedures for connecting refrigerant piping to the outdoor unit.

Opening the Shut Off Valve

Steps to safely open the refrigerant shut off valve.

Closing the Shut Off Valve

Steps to safely close the refrigerant shut off valve.

Refrigerant Piping System Examples

Examples of acceptable refrigerant piping system configurations.

System Using Y-branches

Example of a system configured with Y-branches.

System Using a Header

Example of a system configured with a header.

System Using Y-branches and Header

Example of a system using both Y-branches and a header.

Selecting the Refrigerant Piping

Guidance on selecting refrigerant piping sizes for different scenarios.

Pipe Segment Sizing

Table for sizing pipe segments based on capacity and length.

Required LATS Multi V Piping Design Software File

Importance and use of LG's LATS design software for piping.

Acceptable Piping Layouts

Various acceptable configurations for refrigerant piping systems.

Branch Pipe Fittings

Details on Y-branch fittings used in refrigerant piping.

Headers

Details on header fittings used in refrigerant piping.

Vacuum Mode

Procedure for entering vacuum mode for system preparation.

Vacuum Procedure

Step-by-step process for evacuating the refrigerant system.

Leak Test

Procedure for testing the refrigerant system for leaks.

Refrigerant Charge

Calculating and adding refrigerant charge to the system.

Refrigerant Charge

Continued guidance on calculating and adding refrigerant charge.

Refrigerant Piping Insulation

Guidelines for properly insulating refrigerant piping.

Refrigerant Piping Insulation

Table for minimum EPDM insulation wall thickness requirements.

Pipe Sleeves at Penetrations

Requirements for pipe sleeves at wall/floor penetrations.

Underground Refrigerant Piping

Guidelines for installing refrigerant pipes underground.

Applying Insulation to Y-Branch and Header Fittings

How to apply insulation to Y-branch and header fittings.

WIRING

General Wiring Guidelines

Basic rules and precautions for electrical wiring installation.

Separating Power Wires and Communication Cables

Guidelines for separating power and communication wiring.

Outdoor Unit Power Wiring and Cable Connections

How to access and connect power and communication wiring.

Detail of the Power Wiring and Communications Cable Connections

Specifics of power and communication wiring terminals.

Power Wiring Specifications

Details on power supply and wiring requirements.

Communications Cable Specifications

Requirements for communication cables between units.

Run Self Diagnostics Check

Procedure for performing system self-diagnostics using DIP switches.

Indoor Unit Auto Addressing

Procedure for auto-addressing indoor units to the system.

Indoor Unit Auto Addressing

Continuation of the auto-addressing procedure for indoor units.

Troubleshooting a Failed Indoor Unit Auto Addressing Procedure

Steps to resolve issues with the auto-addressing process.

Group Addressing

Procedure for assigning group addresses to connected units.

Terminating Group Controlled Indoor Units

How to terminate wiring for group-controlled indoor units.

Indoor Unit Central Control Address Assignments

How central control addresses are structured and assigned.

Central Controller Communications Limitations

Limits on the number of units connectable to central controllers.

Upload Central Control Address to the Indoor Units

Assigning central control addresses to indoor units.

Power Up All Indoor Unit PCBs

Steps for powering up indoor unit PCBs.

Setting the Functions

How to set various system functions via DIP switches.

Setting the Cool / Heat Selection Function

Procedure to set the cool/heat selection function.

Setting the Static Pressure Compensation Function

Adjusting fan speed based on static pressure.

Night Low Sound Function

Setting fan operation for reduced noise at night.

Setting the Outdoor Unit Address

Assigning a unique address to the outdoor unit.

Snow Removal and Rapid Defrost Functions

Setting functions for snow removal and rapid defrost.

Adjusting Target Pressure Function

Adjusting target pressure settings for heat/cool modes.

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS FOR GEN4 EQUIPMENT

Generation 4 Equipment

Overview of Generation 4 system components and requirements.

TROUBLESHOOTING

LG Monitoring View (LGMV) Diagnostic Software

Using LG's software for system monitoring and diagnostics.

LG Monitoring View (LGMV) Diagnostic Software and Cable - Continued

Further details on LGMV software features and data.

Error Codes

Information on system error codes and their meanings.

ERROR CODE TABLES

Indoor Unit Error Codes

List and explanation of error codes for indoor units.

Outdoor Unit Error Codes

List and explanation of error codes for outdoor units.

Outdoor Unit Error Codes, continued

Continuation of outdoor unit error codes.

Outdoor Unit Error Codes, continued

Further outdoor unit error codes.

CAUTIONS FOR REFRIGERANT LEAKS

Cautions for Refrigerant Leaks / Introduction

Safety guidelines regarding refrigerant leaks and concentrations.

Methods to Lower RCL

Techniques to reduce refrigerant concentration limits.

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

Major Component Rough-In

Checklist for rough-in installation of major components.

Piping and Insulation

Checklist items for piping and insulation installation.

Brazing Practices

Checklist items for brazing procedures.

Condensate Pump / Drain Installation

Checklist for condensate pump and drain installation.

Power Wire and Communications Cables

Checklist items for power and communications cable installation.

PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

Refrigerant Circuit Preparation

Checks for refrigerant circuit preparation before commissioning.

Prepare Pre-commissioning Package Documents

Documents required before initiating system commissioning.

Initiate a Commissioning Request

Steps to initiate the commissioning process.

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