Panasonic CS-KE18NB4UW Refrigerant R410A Special Precautions When Servicing Unit, Characteristics

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11.REFRIGERANT R410A:

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING UNIT

11-1. Characteristics of New Refrigerant R410A

11-1-1. What is New Refrigerant R410A?

R410A is a new refrigerant that contains two types of pseudo-non-azeotropic refrigerant mixture. Its refrigeration capacity and energy efficiency are about the same level as the conventional refrigerant, R22.

11-1-2. Components (mixing proportions)

HFC32 (50%) / HFC125 (50%)

11-1-3. Characteristics

Less toxic, more chemically stable refrigerant

The composition of refrigerant R410A changes whether it is in a gaseous phase or liquid phase. Thus, when there is a refrigerant leak the basic performance of the air conditioner may be degraded because of a change in composition of the remaining refrigerant. Therefore, do not add new refrigerant. Instead, recover the remaining refrigerant with the refrigerant recovery unit. Then, after evacuation, totally recharge the specified amount of refrigerant with the new refrigerant at its normal mixed composition state (in liquid phase).

When refrigerant R410A is used, the composition will differ depending on whether it is in gaseous or liquid phase, and the basic performance of the air conditioner will be degraded if it is charged while the refrigerant is in gaseous state. Thus, always charge the refrigerant while it is in liquid phase.

CAUTION

Ether-type oil is used for compressor oil for R410A-type units, which is different from the mineral oil used for R22. Thus more attention to moisture prevention and faster replacement work compared with conventional models are required.

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Contents Outdoor Model No. Product Code No 852 361Safety Precautions Prohibit Table of Contents CS-KE12NB41 & CZ-18BT1U + CU-KE12NK1 CZ-RD515UTemperature Indoor Air Intake Temp Outdoor Air Intake Temp Operating RangeIndoor Unit SpecificationsUnit Specifications CS-KE12NB41 & CZ-18BT1UDimensions & Weight Indoor Unit Dimensions & Weight Outdoor UnitCU-KE18NKU 230VCU-KE18NKU 208V CZ-KE18NB4UW & CZ-18BT1U Indoor Unit Body CS-KE12NB41 Major Component SpecificationsIndoor Unit Indoor Unit Panel CZ-18BT1UIndoor Unit Body CS-KE18NB4UW CB-CS-KE18NB4UCompressor Outdoor UnitOutdoor Unit CU-KE12NK1 External FinishOutdoor Unit CU-KE18NKU Indoor air temp sensor ModelKTEC-35-S98 Other Component SpecificationsIndoor Unit CS-KE12NB41 & CZ-18BT1U Outdoor air temp sensorDimensional Data Unit inch mmUnit inch mm 852-0-0010-12700-0 Unit inch mm 852-0-0010-13200-0 Outdoor unit Refrigerant Flow DiagramRefrigerant Flow Diagram Outdoor unit Indoor Unit CS-KE12NB41 & CZ-18BT1U Outdoor Unit CU-KE12NK1 Temperature ChartsPerformance Data High pressure performance chart Indoor Unit CS-KE18NB4UW & CZ-18BT1U Outdoor Unit CU-KE18NKU At wide Pressure CU-KE12NK1 Power Supply 115V Single Phase 60Hz Cooling CapacityCooling Capacity Power Supply 230V Single Phase 60Hz Cooling Capacity CS-KE18NB4UW & CZ-18BT1UCooling Capacity Low Ambient 740 11,860 800 24.4 TH Total Heating Capacity BTU/h Power Supply 115V Single Phase 60Hz Heating CapacityHeating Capacity Power Supply 230V Single Phase 60Hz Heating Capacity Cooling Electrical CharacteristicsElectrical Data HeatingVoltage230V Cooling Voltage208V Cooling8FA2-5250-46900-2 CS-KE12NB4118BT1U Outdoor Unit CU-KE12NK1 8FA2-5251-12200-2 Controller Maintenance Address Setting of the Remote ControllerHow to Disconnect How to ConnectRemove the air intake grill Disassembly ProcedureDisconnect the connectors in the control box Remove the ceiling panel Remove the indoor air temperature sensor Remove the power box and control boxScrew Ground cable CN07 CN03 CN09 CN06 Remove the main body lower section Remove the drain pump and float switch Remove the heat exchanger sensorRemove the turbo fan and fan motor Remove the heat exchangerEmergency operation FunctionsOperation Functions Auto cooling/heating operationTimer backup Lamp colorsOverload prevention during heating Compressor discharge temperature controlProtective Functions Freeze preventionReverse-Cycle Defrosting Defrost detection and releaseCT Peak current cut-off control Method of Self-Diagnostics Troubleshooting Before Calling for ServicePrecautions before Performing Inspection or Repair Self-diagnostics Lamps Indoor UnitReplace the controller Using the TEST/T-RUN terminalsChecking the Indoor and Outdoor Units Replace the circuit board or the fuseBefore the Operation Serial Communication Error Identification ProcedureOff Blinking Illuminated Condition E01From the previous page a Condition E12 Trouble Diagnosis of Fan Motor Indoor Fan MotorOutdoor Fan Motor Electromagnetic interference Noise Malfunction and Electromagnetic InterferenceNoise malfunction Locations most susceptible to noise Trouble CorrectionMeasurement of Insulation Resistance Power Supply CordChecking Electrical Components Measurement of Insulation Resistance for Electrical PartsChecking Continuity of Fuse on PCB Assy What is New Refrigerant R410A? Refrigerant R410A Special Precautions When Servicing UnitCharacteristics of New Refrigerant R410A CharacteristicsChecklist before Servicing Tubing Installation Procedures Tools Specifically for R410AProcedure for Replacing Compressor Case of Compressor MalfunctionExample Configuration and characteristics of cylindersAmount in the charging cylinder is less than 20% To prevent the compositionRecharging Case Refrigerant is LeakingWelding leaking points Retro-Fitting Existing Systems When Tubes are ExtendedCharging Additional Refrigerant Use of Existing Units
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