Panasonic CU-8ME1XPK - Oil Return Operation

PACD011001C2 Function
Function Urban Multi “MX1, ME1 Series” Using R-22 31
1.7 Oil Return Operation
1.7.1 MX1 Series
In order to collect refrigeration oil held up in connecting piping, the compressor’s operating time is counted,
and oil return operation is carried out for 4 minutes every 8 hours (2 hour after turning on the power supply,
and every 8 hours after that).
(When heating, the indoor unit’s electric heater is tuned off one minute prior to oil return operation in
preparation for oil return.)
1. Compressor Operation Frequency
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When heating, frequency is lower than that given in the table for the first 30 seconds and 30 seconds
after completion.
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Frequency may drop according to the various types of step-down control. If so, the next oil return must
be carried out 4 hours later.
2. Opening of the Electronic Expansion Valve
3. 4-way Changeover Valve (Y1R)
When cooling: No change
When heating: Switches to cooling mode
4. Fan and Solenoid Valve
Step No. changes according to high pressure.
(Step No. becomes higher as high pressure decreases.)
Step 1
→
Step 2 30 sec. after oil return start or high pressure < 16kg/cm² (1.57MPa)
Step 2
→
Step 3 High pressure < 7.5 kg/cm² (0.74MPa)
Step 3
→
Step 2 High pressure > 15 kg/cm² (1.47MPa)
Step 2
→
Step 1 High pressure > 20 kg/cm² (1.96MPa)
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When heating only
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On when low pressure < 0.3 kg/cm² (0.029MPa)
Off when low pressure > 0.8 kg/cm² (0.078MPa)
Notes:
1. If the compressor frequency continues at 68Hz (38Hz+ON for 8, 10HP) or more for more than eight
minutes with defrosting while the oil return timer is counting, the timer is reset and counts again for eight
hours.
2. If on standby (forced thermostat OFF) or the compressor stops due to malfunction during oil return
operation, the next time the compressor starts, oil return operation is again carried out for four minutes
after completion of soft start.
3. Oil return operation is not carried out for 28 minutes after defrosting is completed.
Type Cool Heat
CU-5 (5HP) 106Hz 96Hz
CU-8 (8HP) 106Hz+ON 86Hz+ON
CU-10 (10HP) 106Hz+ON 86Hz+ON
Outdoor unit Operating indoor unit Indoor unit turned off
When cooling 2000 pulses (fully open) 2000 pulses (fully open) 1440 pulses
When heating 2000 pulses (fully open) 2000 pulses (fully open) 2000 pulses (fully open)
Step No. Y2S Y3S, Y4S Fan
1ON
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ON H(H+ON)
2OFF
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ON L(H+OFF)
3OFF
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ON OFF