INSTALLATION MANUAL

III SYSTEM Air Conditioners

MODELS
BS unit

BSVQ36PVJU
BSVQ60PVJU

English

Franais

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION.

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A HANDY PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Espaol

BSVQ36PVJU
BSVQ60PVJU

VRVIII SYSTEM Air Conditioners

Installation manual

CONTENTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................................ 1

BEFORE INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 3
SELECTING INSTALLATION SITE ............................................................................... 5
PREPARATIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION................................................................. 5
BS UNIT INSTALLATION............................................................................................... 6
REFRIGERANT PIPING WORK .................................................................................... 7
ELECTRIC WIRING WORK ......................................................................................... 11
INITIAL SETTING......................................................................................................... 15
TEST OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 15

1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Please read these SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS carefully before installing air conditioning equipment and
be sure to install it correctly. After completing the installation, make sure that the unit operates properly during
the start-up operation.
Please instruct the customer on how to operate the unit and keep it maintained.
Also, inform customers that they should store this installation manual for future reference.
This air conditioner comes under the term appliances not accessible to the general public.
Meaning of danger, warning, caution and note symbols.
DANGER ..........Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING ........Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION .........Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be sued to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTE ................Indicates situation that may result in equipment or property-damage-only accidents.
DANGER
Refrigerant gas is heavier than air and replaces oxygen. A massive leak could led to oxygen depletion, especially in basements, and an asphyxiation hazard could occur leading to serious injury or
death.
Do not install unit in an area where flammable materials are present due to the risk of explosion
resulting in serious injury or death.
If the refrigerant gas leaks during installation, ventilate the area immediately.
Refrigerant gas may produce toxic gas if it comes into contact with fire such as from a fan, heater, stove or
cooking device. Exposure to this gas could cause severe injury or death.
After completing the installation work, check that the refrigerant gas does not leak.
Refrigerant gas may produce toxic gas if it comes into contact with fire such as from a fan, heater, stove or
cooking device. Exposure to this gas could cause severe injury or death.

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 Do not ground units to water pipes, telephone wires or lightning rods because incomplete grounding could cause a severe shock hazard resulting in severe injury or death, and to gas pipes because
a gas leak could result in an explosion which could lead to severe injury or death.
Safely dispose of the packing materials.
Packing materials, such as nails and other metal or wooden parts, may cause stabs or other injuries.
Tear apart and throw away plastic packaging bags so that children will not play with them. Children playing
with plastic bags face the danger of death by suffocation.

WARNING
Ask your dealer or qualified personnel to carry out installation work. Do not try to install the
machine by yourself.
Improper installation may result in water leakage, electric shocks or fire.
Perform installation work in accordance with this installation manual.
Improper installation may result in water leakage, electric shocks or fire.
Be sure to use only the specified accessories and parts for installation work.
Failure to use the specified parts may result in water leakage, electric shocks, fire or the unit falling.
Install the air conditioner on a foundation strong enough to withstand the weight of the unit.
A foundation of insufficient strength may result in the equipment falling and causing injuries.
Carry out the specified installation work after taking into account strong winds, typhoons
or earthquakes.
Improper installation work may result in the equipment falling and causing accidents.
Make sure that a separate power supply circuit is provided for this unit and that all electrical work is
carried out by qualified personnel according to local laws and regulations and this installation manual.
An insufficient power supply capacity or improper electrical construction may lead to electric shocks or fire.
Make sure that all wiring is secured, the specified wires are used, and no external forces act on the
terminal connections or wires.
Improper connections or installation may result in fire.
When wiring the power supply and connecting the remote controller wiring and transmission
wiring, position the wires so that the electric parts box lid can be securely fastened.
Improper positioning of the electric parts box lid may result in electric shocks, fire or the terminals overheating.
Before touching electrical parts, turn off the unit.
Be sure to establish an earth.
Do not earth the unit to a utility pipe, arrester, or telephone earth.
Incomplete earth may cause electrical shock, or fire.
A high surge current from lightning or other sources may cause damage to the air conditioner.
Do not touch the switch with wet fingers.
Touching a switch with wet fingers can cause electric shock.
Be sure to install an earth leakage breaker.
Failure to install an earth leakage breaker may result in electric shocks, or fire.
Do not install the air conditioner in the following locations:
(a) where a mineral oil mist or an oil spray or vapor is produced, for example in a kitchen. Plastic parts may
deteriorate and fall off or result in water leakage.
(b) where corrosive gas, such as sulfurous acid gas, is produced. Corroding copper pipes or soldered parts
may result in refrigerant leakage.
(c) near machinery emitting electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves may disturb the operation of
the control system and result in a malfunction of the equipment.

CAUTION
While following the instructions in this installation manual, insulate piping in order to prevent condensation.
Improper piping insulation may result in water leakage and property damage.

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 Be very careful about product transportation.

Some products use PP bands for packaging. Do not use any PP bands for a means of transportation.
It is dangerous.
Make sure to provide for adequate measures in order to prevent that the outside unit be used as a
shelter by small animals.
Small animals making contact with electrical parts can cause malfunctions, smoke or fire. Please instruct
the customer to keep the area around the unit clean.

NOTE
Install the indoor and outside units, power supply wiring and connecting wires at least 3.5ft. away
from televisions or radios in order to prevent image interference or noise.
(Depending on the radio waves, a distance of 3.5ft. may not be sufficient enough to eliminate the noise.)
Remote controller (wireless kit) transmitting distance can result shorter than expected in rooms
with electronic fluorescent lamps. (inverter or rapid start types)
Install the indoor unit as far away from fluorescent lamps as possible.
This unit is a class A product.
In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Dismantling of the unit, treatment of the refrigerant, oil and eventual other parts, should be done in
accordance with the relevant local and national regulations.
NOTE
The refrigerant R410A requires strict cautions for keeping the system clean, dry and tight.
A. Clean and dry
Foreign materials (including mineral oils such as SUNISO oil or moisture) should be prevented from
getting mixed into the system.
B. Tight
R410A does not contain any chlorine, does not destroy the ozone layer, and does not reduce the
earths protection against harmful ultraviolet radiation.
R410A can contribute slightly to the greenhouse effect if it is released. Therefore we should take special attention to check the tightness of the installation.
Read the chapter Refrigerant piping work carefully and follow these procedures correctly.

2. BEFORE INSTALLATION
2-1 CAUTION CONCERNING NEW REFRIGERANT SERIES
Since R410A is a mixed refrigerant, the required additional refrigerant must be charged in its liquid state. (If
the refrigerant is charged in a state of gas, its composition changes and the system will not work properly.)
The indoor/outside unit is for R410A. See the catalog for indoor/outside unit models which can be connected.
(Normal operation is not possible when connected to other units.)

2-2 PRECAUTIONS
Hold the unit by the Hanging brackets (4 points) when opening the box and moving it, and do not lift it holding on to any other part especially the refrigerant piping.
About installation of outside and indoor unit, refer to the installation manual provided with the outside and
the indoor unit.
This unit, both indoor and outside, is suitable for installation in a commercial and light industrial environment.
If installed as a household appliance it could cause electromagnetic interference.

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2-3 ACCESSORIES
Check the following accessories are included with your unit.
NOTE
Do not throw away any of the accessories until installation is complete.
BSVQ36 60PVJU
Name
Quantity

1) Accessory pipes

1) Accessory pipes

(BSVQ36 only)

(BSVQ60 only)

1 pc.
1)-1

1 pc.
1)-2

1 pc.

2) Clamp

2 pcs.

1)-1

Explanation
Document

3) Insulation tube

16 pcs.

2 pcs.

1)-2

1 pc.

3)-1

3)-2

2 pcs.

1 copy

3)-3
Installation
manual

Shape
3/8

5/8

1/2

5/8

(Small)

(Medium)

(Large)

2-4 COMBINATION
This BS unit is only for systems for Models REYQ-P.
It cannot be connected to systems for Models REYQ-M.
For series of applicable indoor units, refer to the catalog or other literature.
Select the BS unit to fit the total capacity (sum of units capacity) and max. number of the indoor units to be
connected downstream. About indoor units capacity, refer to the Table 2.
Table 1
Model

Total capacity of all downstreem indoor units

Max. number of all downstreem indoor units

BSVQ36PVJU

A 36

BSVQ60PVJU

36 < A 60

Table 2
Capacity expressed as indoor units model No.

09

12

18

24

30

36

48

Indoor units capacity (for use in computation)

12

18

24

30

36

48

<Example>
In case of the BS unit which connect two FXFQ12M and two FXSQ18M.
Total capacity = 122+182 = 60 Select BSVQ60PVJU

2-5 CHECK ITEM

For the following items, take special care during construction and check after installation is finished.
Completion check items
Check items

Problems

Are the BS units installed securely?

Check

Falling, vibration, and operating noise

Have you performed a gas leak test?

Does not cool or heat

Is the insulation complete? (Refrigerant piping and pipe connection part)

Water leaking

Is the voltage the same as that listed on the units nameplate?

Does not operate/burnt out

Are all the wiring and piping correct?

Does not operate/burnt out

Is the unit grounded?

Dangers during electrical leak

Is the thickness of the power cord as specified?

Does not operate/burnt out

Hand-over check items

Check items

Check

Did you close the EL. COMPO. BOX lid?

Did you hand the operating manual and warranty card to the customer?

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3. SELECTING INSTALLATION SITE

Select an installation site where the following conditions are satisfied and that meets with your customers approval.
Where is resistible against weight of BS unit.
Locations where the wall is not significantly tilted.
Where sufficient clearance for maintenance and service can be ensured. (Refer to Fig. 1)
Locations where an inspection hole (Refer to Fig. 2) can be installed to EL. COMPO. BOX side (See Note).
Where the total piping length involving indoor unit and outside unit is below the allowable piping length.
(See installation manual attached to outside unit.)
Note: The EL. COMPO. BOX mounting surface can be changed.
For information on how to change the mounting surface, refer to 5. BS UNIT INSTALLATION.
(in.)

Outside unit
side (3 pipes)

2-5/8
or more

(in.)

BS unit
proper top

Indoor unit
side (2 pipes)

2 or
more

EL. COMPO. BOX

Inspection hole 18
Be sure to open this to the
EL. COMPO. BOX side.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

(in.)
BS Unit Name
BSVQ36P
BSVQ60P

A
10 or more
10 or more (*2)

B
10 or more (*1)
10 or more (*2)

(*1) When using accessory pipes 1)-1, 2 (Refer to 6-5 PIPING

CONNECTION), provide a service space of at least 12 in..
(*2) When using accessory pipes 1)-1, 2 (Refer to 6-5 PIPING
CONNECTION), provide a service space of at least 14 in..
(*3) When using accessory pipes 1)-1, 2 (Refer to 6-5 PIPING
CONNECTION), provide a service space of at least 16 in..

NOTE
Study if the installation location is strong enough to hold the weight of the unit, and if necessary reinforce
the area with a beam or other member and then install suspension bolts. Use the suspension bolts to install
the unit. (Refer to 4. PREPARATIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION)
Install the BS unit and its power supply wiring and transmission wiring at least 40 in. away from televisions
and radios to prevent image distortion and noise in those devices. Noise may still be introduced at this distance depending on the electromagnetic wave conditions.

4. PREPARATIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION

Refer the figure 3 and install the suspension bolts and hanging brackets.
Suspension bolts: For supporting the product
Use M8-M10 suspension bolts.
When holes are to be made anew, used embedded inserts and embedded foundation bolts. When holes
are already provided, use hole-in-anchors or the like.
Install the BS unit so that its weight can be withstood.
Hanging bracket: For supporting the connection pipe
Be sure to support the connection piping around the unit using hanging brackets that are kept within
40 in. of the body side surface. Hanging excessive weight on the BS unit hanging bracket could cause the
unit to fall and injure someone.

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Anchor
16-7/8

8-5/8

Hanging
bracket

Unit
proper

40 in. or less
<Suspension bolt pitch>

Long nut or
turnbuckle
Suspension
bolt
40 in. or less

Note: All the above parts are part to be procured in the field.
<Example installation>
Fig. 3

5. BS UNIT INSTALLATION
Use only accessories and parts which are of the designated specification when installing.
(1) When necessary, use the following procedure to change the EL. COMPO. BOX mounting surface.
(Refer to Fig. 4)
1) Remove the EL. COMPO. BOX lid. (2 screws)
2) Remove the EL. COMPO. BOX. (2 screws)
3) Remove the top panel. (4 screws)
4) Remove the coil cover. (1 screw)
5) Change the pull out direction of the wire (motorized valve coil) between the body and the EL. COMPO. BOX.
6) Rotate the coil cover 180 and attach it.
7) Turn the top panel around 180 and attach it.
8) Attach the EL. COMPO. BOX.
9) Attach the EL. COMPO. BOX lid.
(2) Attach the hooks to the suspension bolts.
Be sure to use the nuts (M8 or M10: 3 pcs, 4 locations) and washers
(field supply) from both the top and bottom sides of the hanging
bracket and make sure they are tightened correctly.

Washer
(Field supply)
Hanging
bracket
3/8 9/16 in.
Nut
(Double nut)
(Field supply)

Nut
(Field supply)

BS unit
proper

Suspension bolt
(Field supply)

NOTES
The BS unit has a top and a bottom, so install it so that the diagonal lines in the figure 4 are where the top is.
(Failing to do so may prevent the unit from operating properly and increase the volume of the operating noise.)

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7)
(Rotate 180 degrees)

3), 7)
3), 7)

[Before change 5)-1]

Top Panel

(Rotate 180 degrees)

6)

3), 7)
4)

3), 7)

4), 6)

9)

8)

9)

Coil cover

EL. COMPO. BOX

Remove the wire from the
wire clip.

8)

[After change 5)-3]

EL. COMPO. BOX

2)

2)

1)
2)

EL. COMPO. BOX lid

EL. COMPO. BOX

1)
Fig. 4

5)-2
(Move the
EL. COMPO. BOX)
Pass the wire through the
wire clip.

6. REFRIGERANT PIPING WORK

For instruction for installing piping between the outside unit and BS unit, selecting a refrigerant branch kit,
and installing piping between the refrigerant branch kit and the indoor unit, refer to the installation manual
and equipment design materials included with the outside unit.
Before beginning the work, always check to make sure the type of refrigerant used is R410A. (The unit will
not operate correctly with a different type of refrigerant.)
Insulate all of the piping including the liquid pipes, HP/LP gas pipes, suction gas pipes, gas pipes, equalizer
pipes (piping between outside units when an outside multi-unit system), and the pipe connections for these.
Not insulting these pipes could result in water leaks or burns. In particular, suction gas flows in the HP/LP
gas piping during full cooling operation, so the same amount of insulation as used for the suction gas piping
is required. In addition, high-pressure gas flows in the HP/LP gas piping and gas piping, so use insulation
that can withstand more than 250F.
Reinforce the insulation material when necessary for the installation environment. Refer to the following as
a guideline.
For 86F, RH75% to 80%: Thickness at least 5/8 in.
For 86F, over RH80%: Thickness at least 13/16 in.
If not reinforced, condensation could form on the surface of the insulation. For details, refer to the Engineering data book.
NOTES
This product only uses the new refrigerant (R410A). Be sure to use the special pipe cutters for R410A, during installation.
Make sure that nothing besides the specified refrigerant, such as air, gets into the refrigerant piping.
If refrigerant gas leaks during the work, ventilate the area. (The outside units are filled with refrigerant.)

6-1 PIPING MATERIAL SELECTION

Use only pipes which are clean inside and outside and which do not accumulate harmful sulfur, oxidants,
dirt, cutting oils, moisture, or other contamination. (Foreign materials inside pipes including oils for fabrication must be 9 mg/10 ft or less.)

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 Use the following items for the refrigerant piping.

Material: Jointless phosphor-deoxidized copper pipe
Size: See Example of connection to determine the correct size.
Thickness: Select a thickness for the refrigerant piping which complies with national and local laws.
For R410A, the design pressure is 478 psi.
For information regarding the piping allowable maximum length, allowable height difference, and allowable
length after a branch, refer to the installation manual that came with the outside unit or Engineering data book.
The refrigerant branch kit (sold separately) is required for piping branches. For information on how to select a
refrigerant branch kit, refer to the Installation Manual that came with the outside unit or Engineering data book.

6-2 PROTECTION AGAINST CONTAMINATION WHEN INSTALLING PIPES

Protect the piping to prevent moisture, dirt, dust, etc. from entering the piping.
Place
Outdoor
Indoor

Installation period

Protection method

More than a month

Pinch the pipe

Less than a month

Pinch or tape the pipe

Regardless of the period

NOTE
Exercise special caution to prevent dirt or dust when passing piping through holes in walls and when passing
pipe edges to the exterior.

6-3 PIPING CONNECTION WORK PRECAUTIONS

When brazing refrigerant piping, begin working after replacing the nitrogen (*1) or perform brazing while
nitrogen is flowing in the refrigerant piping (*2) (Refer to Fig. 5), and at the end made the indoor unit and
BS unit flare or flange connections.
(*1) For details on nitrogen replacement, see the VRV Installation Manual (available at any Daikin dealer).
(*2) The pressure regulator for the nitrogen released when doing the brazing should be set to about
2.9 psi (Enough to feel a slight breeze on your cheek).
Pressure-reducing valve
Part to be brazed

Taping
Nitrogen

Nitrogen
Valve
Refrigerant piping
Fig. 5

NOTES
Do not use an anti-oxidizing agent when brazing the piping. Residual debris could clog the piping or cause
parts to malfunction.
Do not use a flux when brazing the refrigerant pipe joints.
Using a chlorine flux may cause the pipes to corrode, and if it contains fluoride it may cause the refrigerant
lubricant to deteriorate, adversely affecting the refrigerant piping system.
Use phosphor copper brazing (B-Cu93P-710/795: ISO 3677) which does not require flux.

6-4 PIPING SIZE SELECTION

From Example of connection 1 and 2 below and Table 1, 2, select the piping size between the outside unit
(refrigerant branch kit) and BS unit, and between the BS unit and the indoor unit (refrigerant branch kit).

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Example of connection 1: When 1 indoor unit is connected downstream from the BS unit
Determine using Table 1 based
Select from Table 2 depending
on the total capacity of the indoor on the capacity type of the
units connected downstream.
indoor unit.
<Upstream>
To refrigerant branch
kit or outside unit

Suction gas pipe

BS
unit

HP/LP gas pipe

<Downstream>

Gas pipe
Liquid pipe

Liquid pipe

Indoor unit

Example of connection 2: When there is a branch downstream from the BS unit

Determine using Table 1 based
on the total capacity of the indoor
units connected downstream.

<Upstream>

HP/LP gas pipe

Refrigerant branch kit

<Downstream>

Suction gas pipe

To refrigerant branch
kit or outside unit

For information on selecting the size of piping between

the refrigerant branch kits and between a refrigerant
branch kit and the indoor unit, refer to the Installation
Manual that came with the outside unit or Engineering
data book.

Gas pipe

BS
unit

Liquid pipe

Liquid pipe

Indoor unit

Indoor unit

Indoor unit

Table 1 Indoor unit total capacity and pipe size

(in.)
Piping size (outer diameter)
Total capacity of indoor units
(Q)

Upstream
Suction gas pipe

HP/LP gas pipe

Q < 54

3/5

1/2

54 Q < 60

3/4

5/8

Downstream
Liquid pipe
3/5

Gas pipe
3/5

Liquid pipe
3/5

3/4

Table 2 Indoor unit connection pipe size

(in.)
Capacity type of indoor units

Piping size (outer diameter)

Gas pipe

Liquid pipe

07 09 12 18

1/2

1/4

24 30 36 48

5/8

3/8

* The BS unit downstream connection pipe sizes are shown below. If the pipe diameter differs from that of the
indoor unit connection pipe size selected from Table 2, follow the instructions in 6-5 PIPING CONNECTION and use the included pipe to make the connection.
Table 3 BS unit connection pipe size
(in.)
BS unit
BSVQ36P
BSVQ60P

Piping size (outer diameter)

Gas pipe

Liquid pipe

5/8

3/8

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6-5 PIPING CONNECTION

Follow the connection example below and connect the site piping.

BSVQ36P type
When the downstream indoor unit total capacity is 36 or less and when one indoor unit with
a capacity of 24 to 36 is connected downstream.
Suction gas pipe (Site piping)
HP/LP gas pipe (Site piping)

Gas pipe (Site piping)

BS unit
(Top)

Liquid pipe (Site piping)

Liquid pipe (Site piping)

When one indoor unit with a capacity of 07 to 18 is connected downstream

Accessory pipes 1)-2
Suction gas pipe (Site piping)
HP/LP gas pipe (Site piping)

Gas pipe (Site piping)

BS unit
(Top)

Liquid pipe (Site piping)

Liquid pipe (Site piping)

Accessory pipes 1)-1

BSVQ60P type
When the downstream indoor unit total capacity is more than 36 but less than 54 and when one
indoor unit with a capacity of 48 is connected downstream.
Suction gas pipe (Site piping)
HP/LP gas pipe (Site piping)

Gas pipe (Site piping)

BS unit
(Top)

Liquid pipe (Site piping)

Liquid pipe (Site piping)

When the downstream indoor unit total capacity is 54 or more but 60 or less
Accessory pipes 1)-2

Accessory pipes 1)-2

Suction gas pipe (Site piping)
HP/LP gas pipe (Site piping)

Gas pipe (Site piping)

BS unit
(Top)

Liquid pipe (Site piping)

Liquid pipe (Site piping)

Accessory pipes 1)-1

6-6 PIPING INSULATION

After the gas leak inspection is completed, refer to the following figures and use the included insulation tube
3) and clamps 2) to apply the insulation.
NOTES
Insulate all of the piping including the liquid pipes, HP/LP gas pipes, suction gas pipes, gas pipes, and the
pipe connections for these. Not insulting these pipes could result in water leaks or burns. In particular, suction gas flows in the HP/LP gas pipes during full cooling operation, so the same amount of insulation as
used for the suction gas pipes is required. In addition, high-pressure gas flows in the HP/LP gas pipes and
gas pipes, so use insulation that can withstand more than 250F.
When reinforcing the insulation material for the installation environment, also reinforce the insulation on the
piping protruding from the unit and on the pipe connections. Locally purchase the insulation required for the
reinforcement work.

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BSVQ36 60P type

Insulation tube 3)-3
(Accessory)

Clamp 2) (Accessory)

Suction gas pipe

(Note 1)
HP/LP gas pipe
(Note 1)

Gas pipe
(Note 1)
BS unit
Liquid pipe

Liquid pipe
Insulation tube 3)-2
(Accessory)

Insulation tube 3)-1

(Accessory)

Insulation Attachment Instructions

(1) Attach the included
insulation.
Pipe connection

Piping insulation
(Product piping side)

Note 1: For suction gas pipes, HP/LP gas

pipes, and gas pipes, after
attaching the included insulation
tube, wrap more insulation (field
supply) around the connections.

Piping insulation
(Site piping side)

Main unit

(2) Seal

(3) Use the clamps (accessory)

to hold both ends.

Insulation material
(Field supply)

Insulation Installation Precautions

1. Seal so that air cannot be in and out of the end.
2. Do not over tighten the clamp so as to maintain the insulation thickness.
3. Be sure to attach the insulation (field supply) with the seams facing up.
(See figure at right.)

Seam
Attach facing up

7. ELECTRIC WIRING WORK

7-1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

All wiring must be performed by an authorized electrician.

All field supplied parts and materials, electric works must conform to local codes.
Always ground wires. (In accordance with national regulations of the pertinent country.)
Always turn off the power before performing the electric wire installation work.
Follow the WIRING DIAGRAM attached to the unit body to wire the outside unit and indoor units.
Properly connect wire of the specified wire type and copper thickness. Also use the included clamp to avoid
applying excessive force to the terminal (field wire, ground wire).
Do no let the ground wire should come in contact with gas pipes, water pipes, lighting rods, or telephone
ground wires.
Gas pipes: gas leaks can cause explosions and fire.
Water pipes: cannot be grounded if hard vinyl pipes are used.
Telephone ground and lightning rods: the ground potential when struck by lightning gets extremely high.
A circuit breaker capable of shutting down the power supply to the entire system must be installed.
This system consists of multiple BS units. Mark each BS unit as unit A, unit B . . . , and be sure the terminal
board wiring to the outside unit and indoor unit are properly matched. If wiring and piping between the outside unit, BS unit and an indoor unit are mismatched, the system may cause a malfunction.
Do not turn on the power supply (branch switches, overload interrupters) until all other work is done.

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7-2 EXAMPLE FOR THE WHOLE SYSTEM

Power supply

Power supply wiring

Outside unit

Transmission wiring

Main switch

Switch
Fuse

Power supply
Main switch

BS unit

Indoor unit
Cooling-dedicated
indoor unit

Remote controller
Cooling/Heating selectable indoor unit

7-3 POWER CIRCUIT, SAFETY DEVICE AND CABLE REQUIREMENTS

A power circuit (Refer to Table 3) must be provided for connection of the unit. This circuit must be protected
with the required safety devices, i.e. a main switch, a slow blow fuse on each phase and an earth leakage
circuit breaker.
When using residual current operated circuit breakers, be sure to use a high-speed type (0.1 second or
less) 30mA rated residual operating current.
Use copper conductors only.
Use insulated wire for the power cord.
Select the power supply cable type and size in accordance with relevant local and national regulations.
Use vinyl cord with sheath or cable (2 wire) of AWG 18-16 for transmission wiring.
Table 3
Units

Power supply

Model

Type

Hz

Voltage

Min.

Max.

MCA

MFA

BSVQ36P
BSVQ60P

VJ

60

208~230

187

253

0.1

15

MCA: Min. Circuit Amps (A);

MFA: Max. Fuse Amps (A)

NOTES
The above Table 3 of Electrical Characteristics refers to one BS unit.
See the Engineering data book for other details.

7-4 WIRING EXAMPLE

Here is shown a wiring example for one system transmission wiring.
Connect terminals F1 and F2 (TO IN/D UNIT) on the control PCB (A1P) in the outside unit EL. COMPO.
BOX and terminals F1 and F2 (TO OUT/D UNIT) of the control PCB (A1P) of the first BS unit A.

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Absolutely do not
connect the power
supply wiring.

Outside unit
TO IN/D UNIT TO OUT/D UNIT

Transmission wiring
Use 2-core wires.
(There is no polarity.)

COOL/HEAT SELECTOR wiring

Use 3-core wires. (There is polarity.
Match the terminal numbers.)

F1 F2 F1F2

(1)

(1)

(1)

B
C

F1 F2 F1 F2
TO IN/D UNIT TO OUT/D UNIT

(2)

BS unit A

(1)

F1 F2

B
C

F1 F2 F1 F2
TO IN/D UNIT TO OUT/D UNIT

(2)

BS unit B

(1)
F1 F2

A
B
C

(2)
F1 F2

Final BS unit

(1)

(1)
A B C
COOL/HEAT
SELECTOR

C/H SELECTOR

C/H SELECTOR

F1 F2 F1 F2
TO IN/D UNIT TO OUT/D UNIT

C/H SELECTOR

(1)

(1)
F1 F2

A B C
COOL/HEAT
SELECTOR

F1 F2

A B C
COOL/HEAT
SELECTOR

Cooling/Heating selectable indoor unit

1.
2.

3.
4.

F1 F2

Cooling-dedicated
indoor unit

NOTE
Connect cooling-dedicated air conditioners to terminals F1 and F2 (TO OUT/D UNIT) of the final BS unit.
Use 2-core wire for the transmission wiring. Using a multi-core wire with 3 or more cores when two or more
indoor units are used at once could cause abnormal stoppage. (Only use 3-core wire in the COOL/HEAT
SELECTOR.)
Absolutely do not connect the power supply wiring to the transmission wiring terminal block. Doing so
could damage the entire system.
For the transmission wiring, use wire that is within the following ranges. Exceeding these limits could
cause a transmission error.
(1) Between an outside unit and BS unit,
branch
Sub-branching
Between a BS unit and indoor unit, and
Between a BS unit and BS unit
Maximum wiring length: 3280 ft or less
F1 F2
F1 F2
F1 F2
Total wiring length: 6560 ft or less
Branch point max: 16 branch points
(2) Between a BS unit and COOL/HEAT SELECTOR
F1 F2
F1 F2
Maximum wiring length: 1640 ft or less

7-5 WIRING CONNECTIONS

Remove the EL. COMPO. BOX lid on the side and follow the directions to connect the wires.
Transmission wiring
Remove the EL. COMPO. BOX lid and connect the wires to F1 and F2 (TO IN/D UNIT) and F1 and F2 (TO
OUT/D UNIT) transmission wiring terminals (control PCB (A1P)).
At this time, pass the wiring into the unit through the wiring through hole (left) and use the included clamps 2)
to securely hold the wires (in 2 places).
Power supply wiring and ground wire
Cup washer
Remove the EL. COMPO. BOX lid and connect the power supply wiring to
Ring-type crimp
the power terminal block (X1M).
style terminal
Also connect the ground wire to the ground wire terminal. Pass both the
power supply wire and the ground wire together through the wire through
Cut out section
hole (right) and into the EL. COMPO. BOX and use the included clamps 2) to
securely hold the wires (in 2 places).
Be sure to wire the ground wire so that comes out of the slit in the cup washer.
(Not doing so could cause insufficient ground wire contact and causing the wire not to function as a ground.)

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Wire
Wire fitting

Transmission wiring from the indoor unit

(To the TO IN/D UNIT F1, F2 terminals)
Ground terminal

Ground wire
Clamp 2)
(Accessory)

Clamp 2)
(Accessory)

A1P
TO IN/D UNIT TO OUT/D UNIT
F1 F2 F1 F2

Wiring through hole (left)

Transmission wiring from the outside unit
(To the TO OUT/D UNIT F1, F2 terminals)

Terminal block

Wiring through
hole (right)

Clamp 2)
(Accessory)

Power supply wiring

(To the terminal block
L1, L2 terminals)

NOTES
Use ring-type crimp style terminal for connections to the
Insulation sleeve
Ring-type crimp
power terminal block. (Refer to Fig. 6)
Electric wire
style terminal
Also, insulate the crimped area by attaching an insulation sleeve, etc.
If these are not available, see the following section.
Fig. 6
(a) Wiring of different thicknesses cannot be connected
Connect wires of the
Do not connect
Do not connect
to the power terminal block.
same gauge to both
wires of the same
wires of different
gauge to one side.
gauges.
(A loose connection could cause abnormal heating.) sides.
(b) When connecting wire of the same diameter, make
the connection as shown in the figure 7.
Use an appropriate screwdriver for tightening the terminal screw.
Fig. 7
Using a screwdriver that is too small could damage the
screw head and prevent proper tightening.
Table 4
Over tightening the terminal screw could damage the
Terminal screw size
Tightening torque (ft lbf)
M3.5 (COOL/HEAT SELECTOR/transmission
screw.
0.58-0.72
wiring terminal block (A1P))
Refer to the Table 4 for the terminal screw tightening
M4 (Power supply terminal block)
0.87-1.06
torque.
M4 (Ground terminal)
1.12-1.37
When fastening the wire, use the included clamp 2) so
as not to apply tensile force to the wire connection and then securely fasten the wire. Also, after wiring is
completed, organize the wiring so that the EL. COMPO. BOX lid does not pop up and then properly replace
the EL. COMPO. BOX lid.
Make sure no wires are pinched when replacing the EL. COMPO. BOX lid.
Always use the wire through hole to protect the wires.
Do not pass the transmission wiring and power supply wiring through the same locations and outside of the
unit keep them separated by at least 2 in..
Not doing so could cause the transmission wiring to pick up electric noise (external noise) and result in a
malfunction or breakdown.
After the wiring working is complete, use sealer (field supply) to seal closed the wire through hole.
(Entry by small animals, etc., could cause a malfunction.)

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8. INITIAL SETTING
When the refrigerant piping and wire installation work is completed, make the following settings as required.
1. Setting for when connecting the COOL/HEAT SELECTOR to the BS unit.
Setting description
Set the input signal from the COOL/HEAT SELECTOR (sold separately) to ON/OFF.
Setting method
Set the dip switches (DS1-1) on PCB (A1P) as shown at left before turning on the power to the BS unit.
Turn on DS1-1.

ON

ON

OFF
OFF
DS1-1
DS1-2

NOTES
This setting is read by the microcomputer when the BS unit power is turned on.
Be sure to make the setting before turning on the power.
Always close the EL. COMPO. BOX lid after making the setting.
2. Setting when changing the Automatic mode differential in the Cooling/Heating Automatic Operation Mode.
Setting description
The Automatic mode differential can be changed within the range of 0F to 12.6F (0F at factory shipment).
For details regarding the Automatic mode differential and indoor unit operation, refer to the Engineering
data book.
Setting method
The setting is made using the Local Setting Mode by the remote controller of indoor unit connected to the BS unit.
For information regarding the setting method, refer to Engineering data book.
The following table gives a list of the MODE NO., FIRST CODE NO., and SECOND CODE NO.
NOTES
This setting is operated by the operation remote controller while the indoor unit power is turned on.
When the indoor unit, outside unit, and BS unit installation work is completed, confirm that it is safe even
with the power turned on before proceeding with the work.
MODE NO.

12 (22)

FIRST CODE NO.

SECOND CODE NO.

Automatic mode differential (F)

1.8

3.6

5.4

7.2

9.0

10.8

12.6

At factory shipment.

9. TEST OPERATION
(1) Check to make sure the EL. COMPO. BOX lid is closed.
(2) Refer to the Installation Manual included with the outside unit and conduct a test run.
Clicking or humming sounds will continue for about 20 sec immediately after the power is turned on due
to the start of automatic initialization operation (closing) of the solenoid valve, but this is not a problem.

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