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2.  The standards for minimum room volume are as follows.
(1)  No partition (shaded portion)
(2)  When there is an effective opening with the adjacent room 
for ventilation of leaking refrigerant gas (opening without 
a door, or an opening 0.15% or larger than the respective 
floor spaces at the top or bottom of the door).
(3)  If an indoor unit is installed in each partitioned room and 
the refrigerant tubing is interconnected, the smallest room 
of course becomes the object. But when mechanical 
ventilation is installed interlocked with a gas leakage 
detector in the smallest room where the density limit is 
exceeded, the volume of the next smallest room becomes 
the object.
3.  The minimum indoor floor space compared with the 
amount of refrigerant is roughly as follows: (When the 
ceiling is 2.7 m high)
40.5
54.0
27.0
13.5
0.0
20100 30 40 60 70 80 90 10050
67.5
81.0
94.5
108.0
121.5
135.0
148.5
162.0
175.5
189.0
202.5
216.0
229.5
243.0
256.0
270.0
m
2
m
3
15
10
5
0
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
283.5
297.0
310.5
324.0
337.5
kg
Check of Density Limit
The room in which the air conditioner is to be installed 
requires a design that in the event of refrigerant gas 
leaking out, its density will not exceed a set limit.
The refrigerant (R410A), which is used in the air conditioner, 
is safe, without the toxicity or combustibility of ammonia, and 
is not restricted by laws imposed to protect the ozone layer. 
However, since it contains more than air, it poses the risk of 
suffocation if its density should rise excessively. Suffocation 
from leakage of refrigerant is almost non-existent. With the 
recent increase in the number of high density buildings, 
however, the installation of multi air conditioner systems is 
on the increase because of the need for effective use of floor 
space, individual control, energy conservation by curtailing heat 
and carrying power, etc.
Most importantly, the multi air conditioner system is able 
to replenish a large amount of refrigerant compared to 
conventional individual air conditioners. If a single unit of the 
multi air conditioner system is to be installed in a small room, 
select a suitable model and installation procedure so that if the 
refrigerant accidentally leaks out, its density does not reach the 
limit (and in the event of an emergency, measures can be made 
before injury can occur).
In a room where the density may exceed the limit, create an 
opening with adjacent rooms, or install mechanical ventilation 
combined with a gas leak detection device. The density is as 
given below.
Total amount of refrigerant (kg)
Min. volume of the indoor unit installed room (m
3
) 
< Density limit (kg/m
3
)
The density limit of refrigerant which is used in multi air 
conditioners is 0.3 kg/m
3
 (ISO 5149).
NOTE
1.  If there are 2 or more refrigerating systems in a single 
refrigerating device, the amount of refrigerant should be as 
charged in each independent device.
  For the amount of charge in this example:
  The possible amount of leaked refrigerant gas in rooms A, 
B and C is 10 kg.
The possible amount of leaked refrigerant gas in rooms D, 
E and F is 15 kg.
e.g., charged 
amount (10 kg)
Indoor unit
Outdoor unit
e.g., charged 
amount (15 kg)
Room A Room B Room C Room D Room E Room F
Outdoor unit
Refrigerant tubing
Indoor unit
Mechanical ventilation device – Gas leak detector
Refrigerant tubing
Outdoor unit
Indoor unit
Very 
small 
room
Small 
room
Medium 
room
Large room
Total amount of refrigerant
Range below the 
density limit of 
0.3 kg/m³
(Countermeasures 
not needed)
Range above the 
density limit of 
0.3 kg/m³
(Countermeasures 
needed)
Min. indoor volume
Min. indoor floor area
(when the ceiling is 2.7 m high)
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CAUTION
•Do not touch the air inlet or the 
sharp aluminum fins of the 
outdoor unit. You may get
 injured.
• Ventilate any enclosed areas 
when installing or testing the 
refrigeration system. Escaped 
refrigerant gas, on contact with 
fire or heat, can produce 
dangerously toxic gas.
• Confirm after installation that no 
refrigerant gas is leaking. If the 
gas comes in contact with a 
burning stove, gas water heater, 
electric room heater or other heat 
source, it can cause the 
generation of poisonous gas.
Others
CAUTION
•
•
•
Do not touch the air inlet or 
the sharp aluminum fins of 
the outdoor unit. You may 
get injured.
Do not sit or step on the unit, 
you may fall down accidentally.
Do not stick any object into 
the FAN CASE.
You may be injured and the 
unit may be damaged. 
When Servicing
•
•
•
Turn the power OFF at the main 
power box (mains), wait at least 
10 minutes until it is discharged, 
then open the unit to check or repair 
electrical parts and wiring.
Keep your fingers and clothing away 
from any moving parts.
Clean up the site after you finish, 
remembering to check that no metal 
scraps or bits of wiring have been left 
inside the unit being serviced.
WARNING
•
•
Do not clean inside the indoor and 
outdoor units by users. Engage 
authorized dealer or specialist for 
cleaning.
• This product must not be modified 
or disassembled under any 
circumstances. Modified or 
disassembled unit may cause fire,
electric shock or injury.
In case of malfunction of this 
appliance, do not repair by 
yourself. Contact to the sales 
dealer or service dealer for a 
repair.
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