M thermal Mono       
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Midea M thermal Mono Engineering Data Book 
3  Water Pipework 
3.1  Water Circuit Checks 
M thermal Mono units are equipped with a water inlet and outlet for connection to a water circuit. M thermal Mono units 
should only be connected to closed water circuits. Connection to an open water circuit would lead to excessive corrosion 
of the water piping. Only materials complying with all applicable legislation should be used. 
Before continuing installation of the unit, check the following: 
  The maximum water pressure ≤ 3 bar. 
  The maximum water temperature ≤ 70°C according to safety device setting. 
  Always use materials that are compatible with the water used in the system and with the materials used in the unit. 
  Ensure that components installed in the field piping can withstand the water pressure and temperature. 
  Drain  taps  must  be  provided  at  all  low  points  of  the  system  to  permit  complete  drainage  of  the  circuit  during 
maintenance. 
  Air  vents  must  be  provided at  all  high  points  of  the  system. The  vents  should  be  located  at  points  that  are  easily 
accessible  for  service.  An  automatic  air  purge  is  provided  inside  the  unit.  Check  that  this  air  purge  valve  is  not 
tightened so that automatic release of air in the water circuit is possible. 
 
3.2  Water Volume and Expansion Vessel Pre-pressure Checks 
Outdoor  units  are  equipped  with  an  expansion  vessel  (8L)  that  has  a  default  pre-pressure  of 1.5  bar.  To  assure  proper 
operation of the unit, the pre-pressure of the expansion vessel might need to be adjusted. Refer to Table 3-3.1. The total 
volume of water in the system must be at least 25L(for 4/6/8kW unit, the minimum volume is 15L) and should not exceed 
the limits specified in Figure 3-3.1. 
Table 3-3.1: Expansion vessel pre-pressure adjustment 
Installation height 
difference
1
 
No pre-pressure adjustment required 
Actions required: 
• Pre-pressure  must  be  decreased,  calculate 
according  to  "Calculating  the  pre-pressure  of  the 
expansion vessel"
3
 
•Check if the water volume is lower than maximum 
allowed water volume (refer to Figure 3-3.1) 
Actions required: 
• Pre-pressure  must  be  increased,  calculate 
according  to  "Calculating  the  pre-pressure  of  the 
expansion vessel"
2
 
•Check if the water volume is lower than maximum 
allowed water volume (refer to Figure 3-3.1) 
Expansion  vessel  in  the  outdoorunit  too  small  for 
the  system.  An  external  expansion  vessel  (field 
suppied) is required. 
Notes: 
1.  Height difference is between the highest point of the water circuit and the outdoor unit’s expansion tank. Unless the unit is located at the highest point 
of the system, in which case the installation height difference is considered to be zero. 
2.  For 1-phase 12~16kW and 3-phase 12~16kW units, this value is 72L, for 5~9kW units, this value is 30 L. 
3.  Calculating the pre-pressure of the expansion vessel: 
The pre-pressure (Pg) to be set depends on the maximum installation height difference (H) and is calculated as Pg(bar)=(H(m)/10+0.3) bar