Step 2.2 Optional: Extending the power cable

1Prepare the following tools.

Tools

Spec

Shape

Crimping

MH-14

 

pliers

 

 

 

Connection

20xØ6.5

 

sleeve (mm)

(HxOD)

 

Insulation

Width 19 mm

 

tape

 

 

 

Contraction

70xØ8.0 (LxOD)

 

tube (mm)

 

 

 

2As shown in the figure, peel off the shields from the rubber and wire of the power cable.

Peel off 20 mm of cable shields from the pre- installed tube.

CAUTION

For information about the power cable specifications for indoor and outdoor units, refer to the installation manual.

After peeling off the tube wire, you must insert a contraction tube.

Power cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

120

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

180

 

 

 

 

(Unit: mm)

 

Pre-installed tube for the power cable

4Using a crimping tool, compress the two points and flip it over and compress another two points in the same location.

• The compression dimension should be 8.0.

Compression dimension

After compressing it, pull both sides of the wire to make sure it is firmly pressed.

Method 1

Method 2

Compress it 4 times.

Compress it 4 times.

5 mm

5 mm

5Wrap it with the insulation tape twice or more and position your contraction tube in the middle of the insulation tape.

Three or more layers of insulation are required.

Method 1

Method 2

Insulation tape

Insulation tape

40 mm

35 mm

 

6Apply heat to the contraction tube to contract it.

Contraction tube

7After tube contraction work is completed, wrap it with the insulation tape to finish.

20

(Unit: mm)

Installation

3Insert both sides of core wire of the power cable into the connection sleeve.

Method 1: Push the core wire into the sleeve from both sides.

Method 2: Twist the wire cores together and push it into the sleeve.

Method 1

Method 2

Connection sleeve

Connection sleeve

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Insulation tape

CAUTION

Make sure that the connection parts are not exposed to outside.

Be sure to use insulation tape and a contraction tube made of approved reinforced insulating materials that have the same level of withstand voltage with the power cable. (Comply with the local regulations on extensions.)

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