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DVM PLUS III
RD✴✴✴VHXF Series
RVXVHT✴✴✴F Series
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  • Page 1 DVM PLUS III RD✴✴✴VHXF Series RVXVHT✴✴✴F Series Air Conditioner installation manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register DB98-31180A(5)
  • Page 2 safety information SAFETY INFORMATION Before installing an air conditioner, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently install a new appliance.  DVM PLUS III air conditioner uses R410A refrigerant. - When using R410A, moisture or foreign substances may affect the capacity and reliability of the product. Safety precautions must be taken when installing the refrigerant pipe.
  • Page 3 Arrange the cables between the indoor and outdoor unit after connecting. Attach the cover securely so that the electrical component box cover does not get loosen. • If the cover is attached incompletely, it can cause trouble with a heat generation, electric shock or fire of the terminal board.
  • Page 4 safety information CAUTION SIGNS Install the power cable and communication cable of the indoor and outdoor unit at least 1.5m(5´) away from the electric appliances and install it at least 2m(6.5´) away from the cable from the lightning rod. • Noise may heard depending on the electric wave though the cables. Install the outdoor unit within the angle of 25~55˚...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    contents PREPARING THE INSTALLATION Shape of the outdoor unit Accessories Optional accessories Outdoor unit combination Selecting proper location for installation Space requirements Single installation Group installation Moving the outdoor unit Detaching fasteners Installing the outdoor unit Anchor specifications Intalling duct for horizontal exhaust discharge Installing the outdoor unit in harsh environments Installing the drain pipe INSTALLING THE UNIT...
  • Page 6: Preparing The Installation

    preparing the installation SHAPE OF THE OUTDOOR UNIT Shape RVXVHT075/100 RVXVHT125 Heat Pump RD075/100VHX RD125VHX ACCESSORIES • Keep supplied accessories until the installation is finished. • Hand the installation manual over to the customer after finishing installation. • The quantities are indicated in parentheses. Cap drain (2) Installation manual (1) Drain plug (2)
  • Page 7: Outdoor Unit Combination

    OUTDOOR UNIT COMBINATION • Make sure an indoor unit is compatible with DVM PLUS III • Indoor units can be connected within a following table range. • If the total capacity of the connected indoor units exceeds the suggested guideline, the indoor unit cooling and heating capacity may decrease.
  • Page 8: Selecting Proper Location For Installation

    preparing the installation SELECTING PROPER LOCATION FOR INSTALLATION Decide the installation location based on the following condition and obtain the user’s approval. • Avoid a place that may disturb your neighbor. Noise may occur from the outdoor unit and the discharged air may run into the neighborhood.
  • Page 9: Space Requirements

    • If you install several outdoor units at the same place, observe the space for ventilation and free airflow. • If the space for ventilation is insufficient, the air conditioner may not generate performance designed. Keep in mind that SAMSUNG logo is located on the front side of outdoor unit. Single installation...
  • Page 10: Moving The Outdoor Unit

    preparing the installation MOVING THE OUTDOOR UNIT • Select the moving route in advance. • Secure the strength of the carrying to resist against the weight of the outdoor unit while moving. • Do not slant the product more than 30˚ when carrying it. (Do not lay the product down sideways.) •...
  • Page 11: Installing The Outdoor Unit

    INSTALLING THE OUTDOOR UNIT • Install the outdoor unit 200mm(8˝) higher than the base surface and install the drain hole to connect the pipe to the drainage. • The concrete foundation should be 1.5 times larger than bottom of the outdoor unit. •...
  • Page 12: Anchor Specifications

    preparing the installation INSTALLING THE OUTDOOR UNIT Outdoor unit base mount and anchor bolt position Unit:mm(inch) RVXVHT075/100 RVXVHT125 Model RD075/100VHX RD125VHX 880(34-5/8) 1200(47-1/4) 738(29) 1058(41-5/8) Anchor bolt • When tightening the anchor bolt - Tighten the rubber washer to prevent the outdoor unit bolt connection part from corroding. CAUTION Rubber washer •...
  • Page 13: Installing The Outdoor Unit In Harsh Environments

    INSTALLING THE OUTDOOR UNIT IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS • In abnormally harsh environments such as cold and/or windy areas, sufficient countermeasures to guard against excessive wind and snow should be taken to ensure the unit’s correct operation. • Snow-proof duct(field supply) should be fitted to the unit and direct exposure to the wind should be avoided as much as possible.
  • Page 14: Installing The Drain Pipe

    preparing the installation INSTALLING THE DRAIN PIPE • Insert the provided drain plug at the 2 sides of the bottom of the unit and then connect the drain pipe. • Install the drain pipe at the rear side of the unit to get a sufficient space for repairs and service. Outdoor unit (Rear side) Drain plug...
  • Page 15: Installing The Unit

    installing the unit REFRIGERANT PIPING WORKS • When installing, make sure there is no leakage. When recovering the refrigerant, ground the compressor first before removing the connection pipe. If the refrigerant pipe is not properly connected and the compressor works with the service valve open, the pipe inhales CAUTION the air and it makes the pressure inside of the refrigerant cycle abnormally high.
  • Page 16: Pipe Selection For Dvm Plus Iii

    installing the unit REFRIGERANT PIPING WORKS Pipe selection for DVM PLUS III Outdoor unit connection pipe size : (A1), (A2), (A3) A1 : Select the pipes according to the outdoor unit capacity with following table. 10Ton 8Ton 8Ton Outdoor Pipe size (O.D) unit balancing pipe size...
  • Page 17 Pipe size between branch joints : (B) Tempers of pipe Select the pipe size according to the capacity sum of indoor units which are connected below this pipe. Pipe size (O.D) Pipe size Thickness Material Total Indoor Liquid inches inches unit’s capacity Ø6.35 Ø1/4...
  • Page 18: Additional Refrigerant Charging

    installing the unit REFRIGERANT PIPING WORKS Additional refrigerant charging • Additional refrigerant has to be charged according to the length and size of liquid pipe. Additional Factory charging Liquid pipe size Outdoor unit refrigerant (O.D.) charging Ø12.70(1m/3.3´) RVXVHT075FE 14.330 inches kg/m lbs/ft RD075VHXFA...
  • Page 19: Equivalent Length Calculations

    Equivalent length calculations  Equivalent length calculation method Equivalent length = actual pipe length(m) + number of ‘Y-joint’×0.5(m)+number of ‘Header joint’×1.0(m)+ number of elbows×equivalent length of each elbow Elbow Equivalent length Type Pipe size(O.D.) Equivalent length Y joint 1.64 inches Header joint 3.28 Ø9.52...
  • Page 20: Keeping Refrigerant Pipe Clean And Dry

    installing the unit REFRIGERANT PIPING WORKS Keeping refrigerant pipe clean and dry To prevent foreign materials or water from entering the pipe, it is important to keep the refrigerant pipe clean and dry and to seal it during installation. Exposure place Exposure time Sealing type Longer than one month...
  • Page 21: Cutting Or Flaring The Pipes

    Cutting or Flaring the pipes To prevent foreign materials or water from entering the pipe, it is important to keep the refrigerant pipe clean and dry and to seal it while installing. 1. Make sure that you prepared the required tools. (pipe cutter, reamer, flaring tool and pipe holder) 2.
  • Page 22: Aligning The Pipes

    installing the unit REFRIGERANT PIPING WORKS Aligning the pipes • Check that the flaring is properly made. • Align the center of the piping and sufficiently tighten the flare nut with fingers. Finally, tighten the flare nut with torque wrench until the wrench clicks. When tightening the flare nut with torque wrench, ensure the direction for tightening follows the arrow on the wrench.
  • Page 23: Free Piping & Wiring Directions

    Free piping & wiring directions DVM PLUS III is easy to install as its piping can be connected from front, right, left and bottom side. Wiring hole (Conduits) adds convenience as it allows power and communication lines to be connected in various ways and directions. Left side Right side Front side...
  • Page 24: Connecting The Outdoor Unit Pipe

    installing the unit REFRIGERANT PIPING WORKS Connecting the outdoor unit pipe Connection from bottom at the Heat Pump Connection from front side left/right side • First, remove the cover from unit. • Separate the knock-out hole at the • Separate the knock-out hole to use. bottom side of the unit and install If the hole is open, small animals such as the pipe.
  • Page 25: Piping Works Among Outdoor Units

    Piping works among outdoor units • The additional branch joints are needed for module installation of the outdoor units. • When outdoor units are installed in module, there is no designation of outdoor unit’s location according to capacity. • The connected piping should be positioned at the same level with pipe cover hole or lower. Cautions Correct piping work Wrong piping work...
  • Page 26: The Examples Of The Refrigerant Pipe Installation

    installing the unit REFRIGERANT PIPING WORKS The examples of the refrigerant pipe installation Piping works among outdoor units Example of piping layouts for DVM PLUS III Using Y- joint Using Header joint 26_ installing the unit...
  • Page 27: Piping Examples

    Piping examples Branch with Y-joint Branch with Y and Header joint Branch with Header joint One outdoor unit installed Multiple outdoor units installed Items Examples Remarks a+b+c+d+e+f+g+p ≤ Branch with Y joint Equivalent pipe 200(220)m / 656(722)´ Piping 200m (656´) length ( Equivalent Branch with Y joint and...
  • Page 28: Installing The Branch Joints

    installing the unit REFRIGERANT PIPING WORKS Installing the branch joints  Y-joint • Install the Y-joint ‘horizontally’ or ‘vertically’. Install horizontally  Install vertically  Note • When using A~J type of Y-joint, connect the Y-joint to the pipe with provided reducer. •...
  • Page 29  Header joint 1. Select the reducer fitted on the diameter of the pipe. Reducer Pipe Reducer Pipe Pipe To indoor unit To indoor unit To outdoor unit To outdoor unit < Liquid side > < Gas side > 2. Braze the pipes ends with caps if the number of connected indoor unit is fewer than header joint ports.
  • Page 30 installing the unit REFRIGERANT PIPING WORKS Installing the branch joints  Outdoor joint Installation of outdoor joint  Oil balancing pipe Gas pipe Liquid pipe High pressure gas pipe Do not install the outdoor joint like the above diagram. Use the attached reducer properly according to the selected pipe size. ...
  • Page 31 Pipe To other outdoor unit To the other outdoor joint or Pipe outdoor unit Oil balancing T-joint (Field supply) pipe Install the oil balancing pipe without T-joint To the other outdoor  when connecting 2 outdoor units. joint or outdoor unit ...
  • Page 32: Wiring Work

    installing the unit WIRING WORK • Install a circuit breaker. For safety and maintenance, we strongly recommend that MCCB, ELB and ELCB have to be installed every outdoor unit. CAUTION - ELCB : Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker - MCCB : Molded Case Circuit Breaker - ELB : Earth Leakage fuse Breaker •...
  • Page 33: Power Supply And Communication Cable Configuration

    Power supply and communication cable configuration • All wiring, components and materials to be procured on the site must comply with the applicable local and national codes. • Install the main power cable and grounding cable through the knock-out hole that is in the middle (or in the bottom) of the side of the unit and at the bottom of the front of the unit.
  • Page 34: Power Wiring Diagram

    installing the unit WIRING WORK Power wiring diagram  External connection diagram of DVM PLUS III 3 phase 3 wires 3 phase 3 wires (208~230V) 3 phase 3 wires ELCB ELCB (208~230V) MCCB+ Earth Earth Main unit Sub unit 208~230V 208~230V Outdoor Indoor Outdoor...
  • Page 35 • Indoor power supply must be separated from outdoor power supply. • Connect the communication cable among the outdoor units when combining the CAUTION outdoor units. • Connect the communication cable between indoor and outdoor units to the main outdoor unit. •...
  • Page 36: Selecting Solderless Ring Terminal

    installing the unit WIRING WORK Selecting solderless ring terminal • Select a solderless ring terminal of a connecting power cable based on a nominal dimensions for cable. • Cover a solderless ring terminal and a connector part of the power cable and then connect it. Silver solder Norminal Norminal...
  • Page 37: Connecting The Power Terminal

    Connecting the power terminal • Connect the cables to the terminal board using the solderless ring terminal. • Connect the certified and rated cables only. • Connect using a driver which is able to apply the rated torque to the screws. •...
  • Page 38: Power Cable Arrangement

    installing the unit WIRING WORK Power cable arrangement • Make sure all wiring should not contact with piping line during the field wiring work. If not, the vibration of compressor can make a damage to wiring and piping. CAUTION • Make sure to pass electrical wiring of the power cable(3 phase 3 wires) through a conduit hole of the front side.
  • Page 39: Grounding Work

    Grounding work • Grounding must be done by a qualified installer for your safety.  Grounding the power cable • The standard of grounding may vary according to the rated voltage and installation place of the air conditioner. • Ground the power cable according to the following. Installation High humidity Average humidity...
  • Page 40: Performing The Refrigerant Gas Leak Test

    installing the unit PERFORMING THE REFRIGERANT GAS LEAK TEST • Use tools for R410A to prevent the inflow of foreign substances and resist against the internal pressure. • Do not remove the core of filling port. • Use dry Nitrogen gas as doing an airtight test like below. Gauge manifold Gas side Liquid side...
  • Page 41: Vacuum Drying

    VACUUM DRYING • Use the tools for R410A to prevent the inflow of foreign substances and resist against the internal pressure. • Vacuum system to -100.7kPa(14.6psi). • Use the vacuum pump with the check valve to prevent pump oil from flowing backward while the vacuum pump is stopped.
  • Page 42: Insulating The Refrigerant Pipe

    installing the unit INSULATING THE REFRIGERANT PIPE Insulating the refrigerant • You must check if there is a gas leak before completing all the installation process. • Use EPDM insulation which meets the following condition. Item Unit Standard Density g/cm 0.048~0.096 Dimension change route by heat -5 or less...
  • Page 43: Insulating The Branch Joint

    Pipe insulation Pipe insulation after insulating EEV kit • Insulation of the gas and liquid pipes can be in contact with • When installing the gas side and liquid side pipes, each other but they should not be pressing each other. leave 10mm(3/8˝) of space.
  • Page 44 installing the unit INSULATING THE REFRIGERANT PIPE Insulating the branch joint  Header joint • Fasten the header joint using a cable tie and cover the connected Insulation part. • Insulate the header joint and the welding part and wrap the connected part with an adhesive insulation tape to prevent it from defrosting.
  • Page 45  Insulating the interior of the outdoor unit pipe • Insulate the whole service valve of the outdoor unit with a pipe insulation. • Seal the gap between the outdoor unit pipe and the insulation. Rainwater and dewdrops may soak through the gap between the pipe and the insulation of the outdoor unit installed on the outside.
  • Page 46: Completing The Installation And Commissioning

    completing the installation and commissioning CHARGING REFRIGERANT Service valve work for gas pipe • Block the cap of the service valve after charging the refrigerant. - Connection torque of the cap for the refrigerant charging port : 6.0N·m(4.425 lbf·ft) - Connection torque of the stem : 25N·m(18.439 lbf·ft). - Adjustable torque of the valve stem.
  • Page 47 When installing more than 1 outdoor unit Outdoor unit Gauge manifold Liquid side Gas side Oil equalization R410A Service valve Scale Vacuum pump • Open the gauge manifold valve connected to the liquid side service valve and add the liquid refrigerant.
  • Page 48: Setting The Option Switches & Function Keys

    completing the installation and commissioning SETTING THE OPTION SWITCHES & FUNCTION KEYS Option switch of the outdoor unit Switch Setting Function Remarks SW01/ Setting total quantity of Installed indoor units Main unit required only SW02 SW01 : The tens digit, SW02 : The units digit Ex) As 12 indoor units were installed, SW01:1, SW02: 2 Manual address setting SW03...
  • Page 49: Key Function

    Key function �� �� �� �� Key function Display LED Push 1 time Refrigerant charging in heating operation “K” “1” “BLANK” “BLANK” Push 2 time Test run in heating mode “K” “2” “BLANK” “BLANK” Push 3 time Pump out operation in heating mode (Outdoor unit’s address : NO 1) “K”...
  • Page 50: Completing The Installation

    completing the installation and commissioning COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION • Measure the power cable terminal (3-phase: R, S, T) and the grounding of the outdoor unit using a DC 500V ohmmeter before connecting the power. - The measured value should be over 30㏁. •...
  • Page 51: Final Checks And Trial Operation

    • Check the following after the installation is completed. • Check the external surface and the inside of the outdoor unit. • Is there any possibility of short circuit? Outdoor unit • Is the place well-ventilated and ensures space for service? •...
  • Page 52: Trial Operation

    completing the installation and commissioning FINAL CHECKS AND TRIAL OPERATION Trial operation 1. Run the unit by KEY MODE or controller. • 1 - Operate all indoor units by KEY MODE located outdoor PCB. - Operate each indoor unit run separately by controller. •...
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