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INSTALLATION MANUAL

FRANAIS

LG Room
Air Conditioner

ENGLISH

LG

ESPAOL

IMPORTANT
Please read this instruction manual completely before
installing the product.
When the power cord is damaged, replacement should be
performed by authorized personnel only.
Installation work must be performed in accordance with
the national wiring standards by authorized personnel
only.
Please retain this installation manual for future reference
after reading it thoroughly.

Room Air Conditioner Installation Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installation
Requirements
Safety Precautions............................3

Introduction ........................................9

Required Parts
Four type "A" screws & plastic
anchors
Connecting cable

Symbols used in this manual..........9

Features ...........................................9

Installation parts ............................10

Installation tools .............................10

Insulation materials

Installation map..............................11
Confirm The Refrigerant ...............12

Additional drain pipe

(Outer diameter......5/8"(15.5mm))

Selecting the best location ...........13

Two type "B" screws

Piping length and elevation...........14

Preparing work for installation ......15

Level gauge
Screw driver
Electric drill
Hole core drill(1.97"(50mm))

Installation guide map

Pipes: Gas side .......1/2"(12.7mm)

Liquid side ....1/4"(6.35mm)
(Refer to page 13)

Installation ........................................10

Required Tools

Horizontal meter

Flaring tool set

Specified torque wrenches
1.8kg.m, 4.2kg.m, 5.5kg.m,
6.6kg.m
(different depending on model No.)
Spanner ........................Half union

A glass of water
Screw driver

Fixing installation plate..................16

Drilling a hole in the wall ...............16
Flaring work ...................................17
Connecting the piping ..................18
Connection Of Piping -Outdoor ....21

Hexagonal wrench(5/32"(4mm))
Gas-leak detector
Vacuum pump
Gauge manifold

Connecting the cables ..................22

Checking the drainage ..................25
Forming the piping.........................26
Air purging......................................27
Charging.........................................29
Panel front assembly.....................30
Test running ...................................31

2 Room Air Conditioner

Owner's manual
Thermometer
Remote control holder

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.

This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to properties only.
The meanings of the symbols used in this manual are as shown below.

Be sure not to do.

Be sure to follow the instruction.

Installation
Do not use damaged power
cords, plugs, or a loose
socket.
There is risk of fire or electric
shock.

Install the panel and the

cover of control box
securely.
There is risk of fire or electric
shock.

For electrical work, contact

the dealer, seller, a qualified
electrician, or an Authorized
Service Center.
There is risk of fire or electric
shock.

Do not modify or extend the

power cord.
There is risk of fire or electric
shock.

Always use the power plug

and socket with the ground
terminal.
There is risk of electric shock.

Do not install, remove, or reinstall the unit by yourself

(customer).
There is risk of fire, electric
shock, explosion, or injury.

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To prevent the injury of the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions
must be followed.
Be sure to read before installing the air conditioner.
Be sure to observe the cautions specified here as they include important items related to safety.
Incorrect operation due to ignoring instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is
classified by the following indications.

Safety Precautions

Be cautious when
unpacking and installing
the product.
Sharp edges could cause
injury. Be especially careful of
the case edges and the fins
on the condenser and
evaporator.

Be sure the installation area

does not deteriorate with
age.
If the base collapses, the air
conditioner could fall with it,
causing property damage,
product failure, and personal
injury.

For installation, always

contact the dealer or an
Authorized Service Center.
There is risk of fire, electric
shock, explosion, or injury.

Do not install the product

on a defective installation
stand.
It may cause injury, accident,
or damage to the product.

Do not let the air conditioner

run for a long time when the
humidity is very high and a
door or a window is left open.
Moisture may condense and
wet or damage furnishings.

Operation
Take care to ensure that
power cords could not be
pulled out or damaged
during operation.
There is risk of fire or
electrical shock.

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Do not place anything on

the power cord.

There is risk of fire or electric

shock.

Do not turn the airconditioner ON or OFF by

plugging or unplugging the
power plug.
There is risk of fire or
electrical shock.

Safety Precautions

Use a dedicated outlet for

this appliance.

There is risk of fire or

electrical shock.

Do not allow water to run

into electric parts.

Do not store or use

flammable gas or
combustibles near the air
conditioner.

It may cause There is risk of

fire, failure of the product, or
electric shock.

There is risk of fire or failure

of product.

Do not place a heater or

other appliances near the
power cable.
There is risk of fire and
electric shock.

Do not use the product in a

tightly closed space for a
long time.
Oxygen deficiency could
occur.

x
Wa Thinner

When flammable gas leaks,

turn off the gas and open a
window for ventilation
before turn the product on.
DO NOT use the telephone
or turn switches on or off.
There is risk of explosion or
fire.

Unplug the unit if strange

sounds, odors, or smoke
comes from it.

There is risk of electrical

shock or fire

Stop operation and close

the window in storm or
hurricane. If possible,
remove the air conditioner
from the window before the
hurricane arrives.
There is risk of property
damage, failure of product, or
electric shock.

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There is risk of fire or

electrical shock.

Grasp the plug to remove

the cord from the outlet. Do
not touch it with wet hands.

Safety Precautions

Do not open the inlet grill of

the product during
operation. (Do not touch the
electrostatic filter, if the unit
is so equipped.)

When the product is soaked

(flooded or submerged),
contact an Authorized
Service Center.

There is risk of physical injury, There is risk of fire or eletric

electric shock, or product
shock.
failure.

Unplug the appliance before

performing cleaning or
maintenance.
There is risk of electrical
shock.

When the product is not be

used for a long time,
disconnect the power supply
plug or turn off the breaker.
There is risk of product
damage or failure, or
unintended operation.

Ventilate the product from

time to time when operating
it together with a stove, etc.

There is risk of fire or

electrical shock.

Take care to ensure that

nobody could step on or fall
onto the outdoor unit.
This could result in personal
injury and product damage.

Installation
Always check for gas
(refrigerant) leakage after
installation or repair of
product.
Low refrigerant levels may
cause failure of product.

Install the drain hose to

ensure that water is drained
away properly.
A bad connection may cause
water leakage.

Keep level even when

installing the product.

To avoid vibration or water

leakage.

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Safety Precautions

It may cause a problem for

your neighbors.

Use two or more people to

lift and transport the air
conditioner.
Avoid personal injury.

Do not install the product

where it will be exposed to
sea wind (salt spray)
directly.
It may cause corrosion on the
product. Corrosion,
particularly on the condenser
and evaporator fins, could
cause product malfunction or
inefficient operation.

Operation
Do not direct airflow at
room occupants. (Don't sit
in the draft.)

This could damage your

health.

Use a soft cloth to clean. Do

not use harsh detergents,
solvents, etc.
There is risk of fire, electric
shock, or damage to the
plastic parts of the product.

Do not use the product for

special purposes, such as
preserving foods, works of
art, etc. It is a consumer air
conditioner, not a precision
refrigeration system.
There is risk of damage or
loss of property.

Do not touch the metal

parts of the product when
removing the air filter. They
are very sharp!
There is risk of personal
injury.

Do not block the inlet or

outlet of air flow.

It may cause product failure.

Do not step on or put

anyting on the product.
(outdoor units)
There is risk of personal injury
and failure of product.

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Do not install the product

where the noise or hot air
from the outdoor unit could
damage the neighborhoods.

Safety Precautions

Always insert the filter

securely. Clean the filter
every two weeks or more
often if necessary.
A dirty filter reduces the
efficiency of the air
conditioner and could cause
product malfunction or
damage.

Do not insert hands or other

objects through the air inlet
or outlet while the air
conditioner is plugged in.
There are sharp and moving
parts that could cause
personal injury.

Use a firm stool or ladder when cleaning or

maintaining the air conditioner.

Be careful and avoid personal injury.

Do not drink the water

drained from the unit.

It is not sanitary and could

cause serious health issues.

Replace the all batteries in the remote

control with new ones of the same type. Do
not mix old and new batteries or different
types of batteries.
There is risk of fire or explosion

Disuse
Do not recharge or disassemble the
batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in a
fire.
They may burn or explode.

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If the liquid from the batteries gets onto

your skin or clothes, wash it well with clean
water. Do not use the remote if the batteries
have leaked.
The chemicals in batteries could cause burns
or other health hazards.

Introduction

Introduction
This symbol alerts you to the risk of electric shock.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that may cause harm to the
air conditioner.
NOTICE

This symbol indicates special notes.

Features
Air Filter
Signal Receptor

Front Panel
Plasma Filter
Power Cord

Air Discharge

Air Intake Vents

Connecting
Wires

Piping
Drain Hose

Air Outlet Vents

Base Plate

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Symbols used in this Manual

Installation

Installation
Read carefully, and then follow step by step.

Installation Parts
Installation guide map

Type "A" screw and plastic anchor

Type "B" screw

Remote control holder

Installation Tools
Figure

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Name

Figure

Name

Screw driver

Ohmmeter

Electric drill

Hexagonal wrench

Measuring tape, Knife

Ammeter

Hole core drill

Leak detector

Spanner

Thermometer,
Horizontal meter

Torque wrench

Flaring tool set

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Installation Map
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NOTICE

Installation parts you should purchase.

More than
7.9"(20cm)
3.9"(10cm)

More than
19.6"(50cm)
(Left and right
are identical)

Sleeve
Bushing-Sleeve
Putty(Gum Type Sealer)
Bend the pipe as close as possible
on the wall but be careful so that it
may not break.

Vinyl tape (Wide)

Saddle

To carry out the drainage

test, remove the air filter
and pour water into the heat
exchanger.
Apply after carrying out a
drainage test.

More than
23.6"(60cm)
More than
11.8"(30cm)

More than
28"(70cm)

More than
11.8"(30cm )

Gas side piping

(Optional part)
Liquid side piping
(Optional part)
Additional drain pipe
Vinyl tape (Narrow)
Connecting cable
(Optional part)

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Confirm The Refrigerant

1. Check the quality label on the indoor and outdoor unit.
2. Make certain that the refrigerant is R-410A.

NOTICE

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS R-410A REFRIGERANT

1) Different compressor oil

- R-410A(Polyol ester) / R-22(Mineral).
- Do not mix the existing mineral oil.
- Do not apply used pipe, tools and gauges covered with the existing mineral oil.
2) Absorption of moisture
-Compressors oil has the high absorption rate of moisture.
3) Composition
- R-410A(R32:R125=50:50wt%).
NOTE: Never mix with other refrigerants
Example : Split type 12,000 Btu/h
Capacity 120
[%]

100
93

100

89

84
76

80
60
40
20
0
R-410A
R-22

100%

0%

70%

50%

30%

30%

50%

70%

0%

100%

4) High pressure.
- 1.6 times higher than R-22.
- High Pressure refrigerant may cause personal injury.

R-410A
R-22

Boiling Pt.(C)

Vapor pressure(25C)(kg f/cnf)

Vapor density(25C)(kg/m2)

-51.4
-40.8

15.9
9.6

64
44.4

Do not handle the pipe by yourself (customer) High-pressure refrigerant may cause personal injury.
- manifold gauge ,charging and any piping tools must be dedicated to R-410A systems.

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Select the best Location

1. Do not have any heat or steam near the unit.
2. Select a place where there are no obstacles
in front of the unit.
3. Make sure that condensation drainage can be
conveniently routed away.

More than
19.6"(50cm)

More than
7.9"(20cm)

4. Do not install near a doorway.

5. Ensure that the interval between a wall and
the left (or right) of the unit is more than
19.6"(50cm). The unit should be installed as
high as possible on the wall, allowing a
minimum of 7.9"(20cm) from ceiling.

More than
4.9ft(1.5m)

More than
19.6"(50cm)

6. Use a stud finder to locate studs to prevent

unnecessary damage to the wall.

CAUTION: Install the indoor unit on the wall where the height from the
floor is more than 6.6 feets(2 meters).
Outdoor unit
1. If an awning is built over the unit to prevent
direct sunlight or rain exposure, make sure
that heat radiation from the condenser is not
restricted.
2. Ensure that the space around the back and
sides is more than 11.8"(30cm). The front of
the unit should have more than 28"(70cm) of
space.
3. Do not place animals and plants in the path
of the warm air.

More than
11.8"(30cm)

More than
28"(70cm)

More than
23.6"(60cm)
More than
11.8"(30cm)

More than
23.6"(60cm)

4. Take the weight of the air conditioner into

account and select a place where noise and
vibration are minimum.
5. Select a place where the warm air and noise
from the air conditioner do not disturb
neighbors.

Rooftop Installations
If the outdoor unit is installed on a roof structure, be sure to level the unit. Ensure the roof structure
and anchoring method are adequate for the unit location. Consult local codes regarding rooftop
mounting.
If the outdoor unit is installed on roof structures or walls, this may result in excessive noise and
vibration, and may be also classed as non serviceable installation.
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Indoor unit

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Piping Length and Elevation

Pipe Size

Capacity
(Btu/h)
9k, 12k

Suction

Evap

12.7mm(1/2") 6.35mm(1/4")

Standard
Length
m(ft)

Max.
Elevation
B m(ft)

Max.
length
A m(ft)

Additional
Refrigerant
g/m(oz/ft)

7.5(25)

7.5(25)

15(49)

20(0.22)

Indoor unit

Outdoor unit
Outdoor unit

A
B

A
Outdoor unit

Indoor unit

Oil trap

Indoor unit

If piping length is more than 16.4ft(5m)

CAUTION: Capacity is based on standard length and maximum

allowance length is on the basis of reliability.
Oil trap should be installed every 16.4~23feets (5~7 meters).

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Preparing Work for Installation

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Open panel front

1. Pull the upper part of the front panel.
2. Lift up the panel.
3. To detach the front panel, remove the two screws at the lower part.
4. Detach the front panel from the body.
5. To detach the panel, disconnect the connector at the upper part.

Panel Front
Connector

Cover pipe and cover side remove

1. Please remove the screw of the center tuning
cover.
2. Pull up the side cover of desired connecting
direction, then cover side is separated.
3. Pick the pipe hole of the side cover.
Pipe hole

CAUTION: After removing the

pipe hole, cut the burr for safety.
NOTICE

Side cover

When making pipe path through rear

wall, you dont need to pick the pipe hole.

Drain hose junction

1. Remove the rubber stopple in the desired
drain direction.
2. Insert drain hose into the handle of drain pan,
and join drain hose and connecting hose
according to the figure by.

Adhesive

Onlythe
the
Only
desired
desireddirection
direction

Connecting
part
Drain
hose

rubber cap

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Fixing Indoor Unit

1. Attach an Installation guide map on the
desired surface.
INSTALLATION GUIDE MAP

2. Look at suited horizon by horizontal

meter on the horizontal setting line, and
fix lightly the map by adhesive tape.
Horizontality

3. Make a hole with a diameter of 6mm and

depth of 30-35mm by piercing a screw
point.
IN
ST
AII
AT
IO
N

IN
ST
AL
LA
TIO
N

GU
ID
EM
AP

4. Drill the pierted part as a diameter of 50mm

for connecting piping. (In case of piercing
rear surface)

GU
ID
EM
AP

5. Drive the fore plastic anchors into drilled

points.
IN
ST
AL
LA
TIO
N

GU
ID
EM
AP

Plastic anchors

7. Hang the hole of product at the upper

screws, and remove the map. (Falling
attention)
INS
TAL
LAT
ION
GUID
EM
AP

6. First, Drive the two points of the upper

parts by screws. (Leave 10mm for hanging
the product)
10

mm

IN
ST
AL
LA
TIO
N

GU

8. Drive the lower parts after facing the hole

of product with plastic anchors, and fix
completely the upper screws.
Plastic anchors

Hanger hole
(Rear side of
the product)

9. Check the fixed product with light power.

10. In case of nothing wrong, connect the

pipe and the wire. (Refer to installation
manual)

Drill a Hole in the Wall

WALL
Outdoor

5-7mm

Indoor

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(0.2~0.3")

Drill the piping hole with a 50mm hole core

drill. Drill the piping hole at either the right or
the left with the hole slightly slanted to the
outdoor side.

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Flaring Work

Cutting the pipes and the cable.

1. Use the piping kit accessory or the pipes
purchased locally.
2. Measure the distance between the indoor and
the outdoor unit.

Copper
pipe

Slanted Uneven Rough

90

3. Cut the pipes a little longer than measured

distance.
4. Cut the cable 4.9ft(1.5m) longer than the pipe
length.
Pipe

Removing burrs

Reamer

1. Completely remove all burrs from the cut cross

section of pipe/tube.
Point down

2. Put the end of the copper tube/pipe in a

downward direction as you remove burrs in
order to avoid dropping burrs into the tubing.

Putting nut on
Flare nut

Remove flare nuts attached to indoor and

outdoor unit, then put them on pipe/tube having
completed burr removal.
(not possible to put them on after flaring work)

Copper tube

Flaring work

Bar

Handle

"A"

1. Firmly hold copper pipe in a die in the

dimension shown in the table below.
2. Carry out flaring work with the flaring tool.

Bar
Yoke

Outside diameter
mm
inch
6.35
1/4
9.52
3/8
12.7
1/2
15.88
5/8
19.05
3/4

A
mm
1.1~1.3
1.5~1.7
1.6~1.8
1.6~1.8
1.9~2.1

inch
0.043~0.051
0.059~0.066
0.063~0.070
0.063~0.070
0.074~0.082

Cone
Copper pipe
Clamp handle

Red arrow mark

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Main cause for gas leakage is due to defect in flaring work. Carry out correct flaring work in the
following procedure.

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Check
1. Compare the flared work with the figure by.

Smooth all round

Inside is shiny without scratches

2. If a flared section is defective, cut it off and

do flaring work again.

= Improper flaring =

Inclined Surface Cracked Uneven

damaged
thickness

Even length
all round

Connecting the Piping

Indoor
Preparing the indoor unit's piping and drain hose for installation through the wall.
1. Route the indoor tubing and the drain hose in
the direction of rear left or right

Drain hose

2. Tape the tubing, drain hose and the

connecting cable. Be sure that the drain hose
is located at the lowest side of the bundle.
Locating at the upper side can cause drain
pan to overflow inside the unit.
Loop

Connecting
cable

Gas side piping

Liquid side piping

Drain hose

CAUTION: If the drain hose is routed inside the room, insulate the
hose with an insulation material* so that dripping from
"sweating"(condensation) will not damage furniture or floors.
*Foamed polyethylene or equivalent is recommended.

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Connecting the piping with the indoor

unit and drain hose with drain pipe
Indoor unit tubing

Flare nut

Pipings

2. Tighten the flare nut with a wrench.

Outside diameter
mm
inch
6.35
1/4
9.52
3/8
12.7
1/2

Torque
kgf.cm
180~250
340~420
550~660

Spanner (fixed)
Flare nut
Torque wrench

Connection pipe

Indoor unit tubing

3. When extending the drain hose at the indoor

unit, install the drain pipe.
Drain pipe

Indoor unit drain hose

Adhesive

Wrap the insulation material around

the connecting portion.

Vinyl tape(narrow)

Plastic bands Insulation material

1. Overlap the connection pipe insulation

material and the indoor unit pipe insulation
material. Bind them together with vinyl tape
so that there may be no gap.
2. Wrap the area which accommodates the rear
piping housing section with vinyl tape.

Indoor
unit pipe

Connection
pipe
Vinyl tape
Wrap with vinyl tape
(wide)
Connecting cable

Pipe
Vinyl tape(narrow)

3. Bundle the piping and drain hose together by

wrapping them with vinyl tape over the range
within which they fit into the rear piping
housing section.

Wrap with vinyl tape

Pipe

Vinyl tape(wide)
Drain hose

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1. Align the center of the pipings and sufficiently

tighten the flare nut by hand.

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CAUTION: Installation Information

For right piping. Follow the instruction below.
Good case
Press on the upper side of clamp and unfold the tubing to downward slowly.

Bad case
Following bending type from left to right may cause damage to the turbing.

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Connecting Of
Connection
thePiping
Piping-Outdoor
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Put a couple drops of refrigerant oil on the

face of the flare before assembling taking
care not to add any contaminants.
Align the center of the pipings and
sufficiently tighten the flare nut by hand.

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.
Outside diameter
mm
inch
6.35
1/4
9.52
3/8
12.7
1/2
15.88
5/8
19.05
3/4

Torque
kgf.cm
180~250
340~420
550~660
630~820
980~1210

Outdoor unit
Liquid side piping
(Smaller diameter)

Gas side
piping
(Bigger
diameter)

Torque wrench

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Connecting the Cables

1. Remove the cover control from the unit by
loosening the screw.
2. Dismount caps on the conduit panel.
3. Temporarily mount the conduit tubes on the
conduit panel.
4. Properly connect both the power supply and
low voltage lines to the corresponding
terminals on the terminal block.
5. Ground the unit in accordance with local
codes.
6. Be sure to size each wire allowing several
inches longer than the required length for
wiring.
7. Use lock nuts to secure the conduit tubes.

Wiring Diagram
Indoor Unit
Terminal
(4P)

Connector trade size for this unit is

1/2"(12.7mm).
Refer to "How to connect wiring to the
terminals" for instructions on connecting
depending on the wire type you are using.

1
2

Power supply a

L1* 5
L2 6

To
branch
circuit
Ground

* L1 is neutral for 115V models.

NOTICE

1.

NOTICE

Connecting cable(Low voltage) b

Outdoor Unit
Terminal
(6P)
1

shows field wiring.

2. Separately wire the high and low voltage line.

3. Use heat-proof electrical wiring capable of
withstanding temperatures up to 167F(75C).
4. Use outdoor and waterproof connection cable
rated more than 300V for the connection
between indoor and outdoor unit.
(For example, Type SJO-WA)

WARNING:
Be sure to comply with local codes
while running the wire from the
indoor unit to the outdoor unit(size
of wire and wiring method, etc).
Every wire must be connected
firmly.
No wire should be allowed to touch
refrigerant tubing, the compressor
or any moving parts.

Power
source

9k/12k

1, 115V

Terminal block

Over 5mm
(0.2")

AWG(MIN) Fuse or breaker

Capacity
14

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18

20A

Conduit panel
Connecting
cable
Power supply
cord

Cover control

Power Supply
Model

Outdoor unit

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Connection method of the connecting cable(Example)

WARNING:
Loose wiring may cause the terminal to overheat or
result in unit malfunction. A fire hazard may also exist.
Therefore, be sure all wiring is tightly connected.

Terminal
block

Clamp cord
G

Cap(Reuse)

Lock nut

Hole (for low

voltage line)

Cap
(Remove)

Taping
(for sealing)

Power supply line

(1, 115V, 208/230V)

Low voltage line

(connecting cable)

Conduit panel

When connecting each power wire to the corresponding

terminal, follow instructions "How to connect wiring to the
terminals" and fasten the wire tightly with the fixing screw
of the terminal plate.
Solid wire
Loop

Insulation
Strand wire
Strip 10mm(3/8")

For solid core wiring (or F-cable)

1. Cut the wire end with a wire cutter of wire-cutting
pliers, then strip the insulation to expose the solid wire
about 25mm(15/16")
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the terminal screw(s) on
the terminal plate.
3. Using pliers, bend the solid wire to from a loop suitable
for the terminal screw.
4. Shape the loop wire properly, place it on the terminal
plater and tighten securely with the terminal screw
using a screwdriver.
For strand wiring
1. Cut the wire end with a wire cutter or wire-cutting
pliers, then strip the insulation to expose the strand
wiring about 10mm(3/8").
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the terminal screw(s) on
the terminal plate.
3. Using a round terminal fastener or pliers, securely
clamp each stripped wire end with a round terminal.
4. Position the round terminal wire, and replace and
tighten the terminal screw using a screwdriver.

Strip 25mm(15/16")

How to connect wiring to the terminals

Round
terminal

Screw with
special washer
Screw with
special washer
Round terminal

Round terminal
Wire

Terminal plate

Wire

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1. Dismount two-caps on the conduit panel.

2. Make a hole appropriate for the passage of connection
cable through on cap by tool. (for low voltage line)
3. Pass the connecting cable through the hole.
4. Properly connect the cable on the terminal block.
5. Fix the connection cable with clamp cord provided on the
unit not to have strain at the terminal when the connection
cable is pulled outside up to a 35 pound weight.
6. Wind the vinyl tape round the connecting cable for sealing
between the surface of the connection cable and cap.
7. Mount the taped part of cable on the cap.
8. Finally, mount the holed cap with the
wound cable on the conduit panel.

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CAUTION
After the confirmation of the above conditions, prepare the wiring as follows:
1) Never fail to have an individual power circuit specifically for the air conditioner. As for
the method of wiring, be guided by the circuit diagram posted on the inside of control
cover.
2) The screw which fasten the wiring in the casing of electrical fittings are liable to
come loose from vibrations to which the unit is subjected during the course of
transportation. Check them and make sure that they are all tightly fastened. (If they
are loose, it could cause burn-out of the wires.)
3) Specification of power source.
4) Confirm that electrical capacity is sufficient.
5) Confirm that the starting voltage is maintained at more than 90 percent of the rated
voltage marked on the name plate.
6) Confirm that the cable thickness is as specified in the power source specification.
(Particularly note the relation between cable length and thickness.
7) Always install an GFCI circuit breaker in a wet or moist area.
8) The following would be caused by voltage drop.
Vibration of a magnetic switch, which will damage the contact point, open fuse, disturbance of the
normal function of the overload.

9) The means for disconnection from a power supply shall be incorporated in the fixed
wiring and have an air gap contact separation of at least 3mm(0.12in) in each
active(phase) conductors.

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Checking the Drainage

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To check the drainage.

1. Pour a glass of water on the evaporator.
2. Ensure the water flows through the drain
hose of the indoor unit without any leakage
and goes out the drain exit.

Drain piping
1. The drain hose should point downward for
easy drain flow.

Downward slope

2. Do not make drain piping like the following.

Accumulated
drain water
Air

Do not raise

Water
leakage

Water
leakage

Waving

Tip of drain hose

dipped in water
Water
leakage

Less than
50mm gap

Ditch

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Forming the Piping

Form the piping by wrapping the
connecting portion of the indoor unit
with insulation material and secure it
with two kinds of vinyl tapes.

Seal small openings

around pipings with a
gum type sealer.

If you want to connect an additional drain

hose, the end of the drain outlet should be
routed above the ground. Secure the drain
hose appropriately.

Taping
Drain hose

Pipings
Connecting cable

In cases where the outdoor unit is

installed below the indoor unit
perform the following.
1. Tape the piping, drain hose and connecting
cable from down to up.
2. Secure the tapped piping along the exterior
wall using saddle or equivalent.

Trap is required to prevent water

from entering electrical parts.

In cases where the outdoor unit is

installed above the Indoor unit
perform the following.

Seal a small opening

around the pipings
with gum type sealer.

1. Tape the piping and connecting cable from

down to up.

Trap

2. Secure the taped piping along the exterior

wall. Form a trap to prevent water entering
the room.
3. Fix the piping onto the wall by saddle or
equivalent.

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Trap

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Air Purging
The air and moisture remaining in the refrigerant system have undesirable effects as indicated below.
1. Pressure in the system rises.
2. Operating current rises.
3. Cooling(or heating) efficiency drops.
4. Moisture in the refrigerant circuit may freeze and block capillary tubing.
5. Water may lead to corrosion of parts in the refrigeration system.
Therefore, after evacuating the system, take a leak test for the piping and tubing between the
indoor and outdoor unit.

Air purging with vacuum pump

1. Preparation
Check that each tube(both liquid and gas side tubes) between the indoor and outdoor units have been
properly connected and all wiring for the test run has been completed. Remove the service valve caps
from both the gas and the liquid side on the outdoor unit. Note that both the liquid and the gas side
service valves on the outdoor unit are kept closed at this stage.
2. Leak test
Connect the manifold valve(with pressure gauges) and dry nitrogen gas cylinder to this service port with
charge hoses.

CAUTION: Be sure to use a manifold valve for air purging. If it is not

available, use a stop valve for this purpose. The "Hi" knob of the manifold
valve must always be kept close.
Pressurize the system to no more than 150 P.S.I.G. with dry nitrogen gas and close the cylinder
valve when the gauge reading reached 150 P.S.I.G. Next, test for leaks with liquid soap.

CAUTION: To avoid nitrogen entering the refrigerant system in a liquid state, the
top of the cylinder must be higher than its bottom when you pressurize the system.
Usually, the cylinder is used in a vertical standing position.
1. Do a leak test of all joints of the
tubing(both indoor and outdoor)
and both gas and liquid side
service valves.
Bubbles indicate a leak. Be sure to
wipe off the soap with a clean
cloth.
2. After the system is found to be free
of leaks, relieve the nitrogen
pressure by loosening the charge
hose connector at the nitrogen
cylinder. When the system pressure
is reduced to normal, disconnect
the hose from the cylinder.

Manifold valve
Pressure
gauge
Lo
Hi
Indoor unit
Outdoor unit

Charge hose

Nitrogen gas
cylinder(in vertical
standing position)

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Air purging

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Soap water method

1. Remove the caps from the 2-way and 3-way valves.
2. Remove the service-port cap from the 3-way valve.
3. To open the 2-way valve turn the valve stem
counterclockwise approximately 90, wait for about
2~3 sec, and close it.
4. Apply a soap water or a liquid neutral detergent on
the indoor unit connection or outdoor unit
connections by a soft brush to check for leakage of
the connecting points of the piping.
5. If bubbles come out, the pipes have leakage

Liquid side

Gas side
2-way valve
(Open)
3-way valve
(Close)

Evacuation

Hexagonal wrench

1. Connect the charge hose end described in the

preceding steps to the vacuum pump to
evacuate the tubing and indoor unit.
Confirm the "Lo" knob of the manifold valve is
open. Then, run the vacuum pump.
The operation time for evacuation varies with
tubing length and capacity of the pump. The
following table shows the time required for
evacuation.

Indoor unit

Required time for evacuation when 30 gal/h vacuum

pump is used
If tubing length is less
than 10m (33 ft)
10 min. or more

Outdoor unit

If tubing length is longer

than 10m (33 ft)
15 min. or more

2. When the desired vacuum is reached, close the

"Lo" knob of the manifold valve and stop the
vacuum pump.

Finishing the job

1. With a service valve wrench, turn the valve stem
of liquid side valve counter-clockwise to fully
open the valve.
2. Turn the valve stem of gas side valve counterclockwise to fully open the valve.
3. Loosen the charge hose connected to the gas
side service port slightly to release the pressure,
then remove the hose.
4. Replace the flare nut and its bonnet on the gas
side service port and fasten the flare nut
securely with an adjustable wrench. This
process is very important to prevent leakage
from the system.
5. Replace the valve caps at both gas and liquid
side service valves and fasten them tight.
This completes air purging with a vacuum pump.
The air conditioner is now ready to test run.
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Manifold valve
Pressure
gauge

Lo

Hi

Open

Vacuum pump

Close

Cap

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Charging

Whether the line set is made shorter or longer you must adjust the charge based on how many ft of tubing
are either added or removed based on 20g(0.22oz) of R-410A per meter(foot).
Pipe Size

Capacity
(Btu/h)
9k, 12k

Suction

Evap

12.7mm(1/2") 6.35mm(1/4")

Standard
Length
m(ft)

Max.
Elevation
B m(ft)

Max.
length
A m(ft)

Additional
Refrigerant
g/m(oz/ft)

7.5(25)

7.5(25)

15(49)

20(0.22)

Example: A 30ft line set is used

5 additional ft X 0.22 ounce per foot= add 1.1 ounces of R-410A

Important:
If you are ever uncertain of the unit charge, reclaim, evacuate and weigh in the correct charge using the unit
nameplate charge adjusting for line sets longer or shorter than 7.5m(25ft).

Confirm the refrigerant R-410A. Use manifold gauge and hose for R-410A.

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Each outdoor unit is factory charged (nameplate charge) for the evaporator as well as a 7.5m(25ft) line
set. Any time a line set is used either shorter or longer then the nominal 7.5m(25ft) line set length the
refrigerant charge has to be adjusted.

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Panel Front Assembly

1. First, Check the side cover
assembly exactly, and fix the
power cord in the bottom groove
of cover side left.

2. Assemble connecting lead wire

with controller, fix the upper part
of panel front, and match the
lower part of panel front.
Panel Front
Connector

3. Screw up panel front, and

suspend the hook of panel front in
the groove.

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Test Running
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1. Check that all tubing and wiring are properly connected.

2. Check that the gas and liquid side service valves are fully open.

Prepare remote controller

1. Remove the battery cover by pulling it
according to the arrow direction.
2. Insert new batteries making sure that the (+)
and () of battery are installed correctly.
3. Reattach the cover by pushing it back into
position.
NOTICE

Use 2 AAA(1.5volt) batteries. Do not use

rechargeable batteries.
Remove the batteries from the remote
controller if the system is not used for a long
time.

Settlement of outdoor unit

1. Anchor the outdoor unit with a bolt and
nut(0.39"(10mm)) tightly and horizontally
on a concrete or rigid mount.
2. When installing on the wall, roof or rooftop,
anchor the mounting base securely with a
nail or wire assuming the influence of wind
and earthquake.
3. If the vibration of the unit is transmitted to the
hose, secure the unit with an anti-vibration
rubber.

Bolt

Tubing connection

Evaluation of the performance

Operate the unit for 15~20 minutes, then check
the system refrigerant charge:

Intake temperature
Discharge air

1. Measure the pressure of the gas side service

valve.
2. Measure the temperature of the intake and
discharge of air.
3. Ensure the difference between the intake
temperature and the discharge is more than
46.4F(8C)
4. For reference; the gas side pressure of
optimum condition is as below.(Cooling)
The air conditioner is now ready for use.

Discharge
temperature

Refrigerant

Outside ambient
TEMP.

The pressure of the gas side

service valve.

R-410A

95F(35C)

8.5~9.5kg/cm2G(120~135 P.S.I.G.)

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NOTICE

If the actual pressure is higher than shown, the system is most likely over-charged, and
charge should be removed. If the actual pressure are lower than shown, the system is
most likely undercharged, and charge should be added.

PUMP DOWN
This is performed when the unit is relocated or the refrigerant circuit is serviced.
Pump Down means collecting all refrigerant into the outdoor unit without the loss of refrigerant.

CAUTION: Be sure to perform Pump Down procedure in the cooling

mode.
Pump Down Procedure
1. Connect a low-pressure gauge manifold hose to the charge port on the gas side service valve.
2. Open the gas side service valve halfway and purge the air in the manifold hose using the
refrigerant.
3. Close the liquid side service valve(all the way).
4. Turn on the unit's operating switch and start the cooling operation.
5. When the low-pressure gauge reading becomes 1 to 0.5kg/cm2 G(14.2 to 7.1 P.S.I.G.), fully close
the gas side valve and then quickly turn off the unit. Now Pump Down procedure is completed,
and all refrigerant is collected into the outdoor unit.

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Installation guide at the seaside

1. Air conditioners should not be installed in areas where corrosive gases, such as acid or alkaline gas, are produced.
2. Do not install the product where it could be exposed to sea wind (salty wind) directly. It can result corrosion
on the product. Corrosion, particularly on the condenser and evaporator fins, could cause product malfunction or inefficient performance.
3. If outdoor unit is installed close to the seaside, it should avoid direct exposure to the sea wind. Otherwise it
needs additional anticorrosion treatment on the heat exchanger.

Selecting the location(Outdoor Unit)

1) If the outdoor unit is to be installed close to the seaside, direct exposure to the sea wind should be avoided.
Install the outdoor unit on the opposite side of the sea wind direction.

Sea wind

Sea wind

2) In case, to install the outdoor unit on the seaside, set up a windbreak not to be exposed to the sea wind.

Windbreak

It should be strong enough like concrete to prevent

the sea wind from the sea.
The height and width should be more than 150% of
the outdoor unit.

Sea wind

It should be keep more than 70 cm of space

between outdoor unit and the windbreak for easy
air flow.

3) Select a well-drained place.

1. If you cant meet above guide line in the seaside installation, please contact LG Electronics for the additional anticorrosion treatment.
2. Periodic ( more than once/year ) cleaning of the dust or salt particles stuck on the heat exchanger by using water

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CAUTION

Memo

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