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Bosch CLIMATE 8000 RAC Installation Manual

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SPLIT-TYPE ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
BOSCH CLIMATE 8000 RAC
All Model Numbers
Installation Manual
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Read this manual carefully before installing or operating your new air conditioning unit.
Make sure to save this manual for future reference.
Installation Manual
6 720 869 159 (2016/12)

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents | 1 SPLIT-TYPE ROOM AIR CONDITIONER BOSCH CLIMATE 8000 RAC All Model Numbers Installation Manual IMPORTANT NOTE: Read this manual carefully before installing or operating your new air conditioning unit. Make sure to save this manual for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2 | Table of Contents Table of Contents Installation Manual 0 Safety Precautions 1 Accessories 2 Installation Summary - Indoor Unit 3 Unit Parts 4 Indoor Unit Installation 1. Select installation location .......... 11 2. Attach mounting plate to wall ........12 3.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents | 3 6 Refrigerant Piping Connection ....25 Note on Pipe Length ..........25 Connection Instructions –Refrigerant Piping ....25 1. Cut pipe ............25 2. Remove burrs ............ 26 3. Flare pipe ends ..........26 4. Connect pipes ........... 27 7 Air Evacuation ....
  • Page 4 4 | Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Read Safety Precautions Before Installation Incorrect installation due to ignoring instructions can cause serious damage or injury. The seriousness of potential damage or injuries is classified as either a WARNING or CAUTION. This symbol indicates that ignoring instructions may cause serious injury. WARNING This symbol indicates that ignoring instructions may cause moderate injury to your person, or damage to your unit or other property.
  • Page 5 Safety Precautions | 5 WARNING For all electrical work, follow all local and national wiring standards, regulations, and the Installation Manual. You must use an independent circuit and single outlet to supply power. Do not connect other appliances to the same outlet. Insufficient electrical capacity or defects in electrical work can cause electrical shock or fire.
  • Page 6 6 | Accessories Accessories The air conditioning system comes with the following accessories. Use all of the installation parts and accessories to install the air conditioner. Incorrect installation may result in water leakage, electrical shock and fire, or cause the equipment to fail. Name Shape Quantity...
  • Page 7 Accessories | 7 Name Shape Quantity Owner’s manual Installation manual Remote controller illustration Installation Manual 6 720 869 159 (2016/12)
  • Page 8 8 | Installation Summary - Indoor Unit Installation Summary - Indoor Unit 6 720 869 159 (2016/12) Installation Manual...
  • Page 9 Installation Summary - Indoor Unit | 9 Installation Manual 6 720 869 159 (2016/12)
  • Page 10 10 | Unit Parts Unit Parts Included) (Included) (Included) (Included) (Included) Fig. 3.1 NOTE ON ILLUSTRATIONS Illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes. The actual shape of your indoor unit may be slightly different. The actual shape shall prevail. 6 720 869 159 (2016/12) Installation Manual...

  • Page 11: Select Installation Location

    Indoor Unit Installation | 11 Indoor Unit Installation Installation Instructions - Indoor Unit DO NOT install unit in the following locations: Near any source of heat, steam, or combustible gas PRIOR TO INSTALLATION Before installing the indoor unit, refer to the label on the product box to Near flammable items such as curtains or clothing make sure that the model number of the indoor unit matches the model Near any obstacle that might block air circulation...

  • Page 12: Attach Mounting Plate To Wall

    12 | Indoor Unit Installation Refer to the following diagram to ensure proper distance from walls and ceiling: Fig. 4.1 Step 2: Attach mounting plate to wall Step 3: Drill wall hole for connective piping The mounting plate is the device on which you will mount the indoor You must drill a hole in the wall for refrigerant piping, the drainage pipe, unit.
  • Page 13 Indoor Unit Installation | 13 Holesaw 2 kW Models Fig. 4.2 MOUNTING PLATE DIMENSIONS 2,6 kW Models Different models have different mounting plates. In order to ensure that you have ample room to mount the indoor unit, the diagrams to the right show different types of mounting plates along with the following dimensions: •...

  • Page 14: Prepare Refrigerant Piping

    14 | Indoor Unit Installation Step 4: Prepare refrigerant piping 3. Use scissors to cut down the length of the insulating sleeve to reveal about 15cm (6in) of the refrigerant piping. This serves The refrigerant piping is inside an insulating sleeve attached to two purposes: the back of the unit.

  • Page 15: Connect Drain Hose

    Indoor Unit Installation | 15 Step 5: Connect drain hose PLUG THE UNUSED DRAIN HOLE To prevent unwanted leaks you must seal/plug the unused drain hole By default, the drain hose is attached to the left-hand side of unit with the rubber plug provided. (when you’re facing the back of the unit).
  • Page 16 16 | Indoor Unit Installation BEFORE PERFORMING ELECTRICAL WORK, READ THESE REGULATIONS All wiring must comply with local and national electrical regulations, and must be installed by a qualified electrician. All electrical connections must be made according to the Electrical Connection Diagram located on the panels of the indoor and outdoor units.

  • Page 17: Connect Signal Cable

    Indoor Unit Installation | 17 Step 6: Connect communication cable TAKE NOTE OF FUSE SPECIFICATIONS The air conditioner’s circuit board (PCB) is designed with a fuse The signal cable enables communication between the indoor to provide overcurrent protection. The specifications of the fuse and outdoor units.

  • Page 18: Wping And Cables

    18 | Indoor Unit Installation 6. Feed the communication wire through this slot, from the DO NOT INTERTWINE COMMUNICATION CABLE WITH OTHER back of the unit to the front. WIRES While bundling these items together, do not intertwine or cross 7.
  • Page 19 Indoor Unit Installation | 19 If refrigerant piping is already embedded in the wall, do the 3. Connect drain hose and refrigerant piping (refer to following: Refrigerant Piping Connection section of this manual for instructions). 1. Hook the top of the indoor unit on the upper hook of the mounting plate.

  • Page 20: Select Installation Location

    20 | Outdoor Unit Installation Outdoor Unit Installation Installation Instructions - Outdoor Unit Step 1: Select installation location Before installing the outdoor unit, you must choose an appropriate location. The following are guidelines that will help you choose an appropriate location for the unit. ...

  • Page 21: Install Drain Joint

    Outdoor Unit Installation | 21 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXTREME WEATHER If the drain joint comes with a rubber seal (see Fig. 5.4 - A ), do the following: If the unit is exposed to heavy wind: 1. Fit the rubber seal on the end of the drain joint that will Install unit so that air outlet fan is at a 90°...

  • Page 22: Anchor Outdoor Unit

    22 | Outdoor Unit Installation Step 3: Anchor outdoor unit The outdoor unit can be anchored to the ground or to a wall-mounted bracket. UNIT MOUNTING DIMENSIONS The following is a list of different outdoor unit sizes and the distance between their mounting feet.

  • Page 23: Connect Signal And Power Cables

    Outdoor Unit Installation | 23 If you will install the unit on a wall-mounted bracket, do the BEFORE PERFORMING ELECTRICAL WORK, following: READ THESE REGULATIONS CAUTION 1. All wiring must comply with local and national electrical regulations, and must be installed by a licensed electrician. Before installing a wall-mounted unit, make sure that the wall is made of solid brick, concrete, or of similarly strong material.
  • Page 24 24 | Outdoor Unit Installation PAY ATTENTION TO LIVE WIRE WARNING While crimping wires, make sure you clearly distinguish the Live BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ELECTRICAL OR WIRING (“L”) Wire from other wires. WORK, TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER TO THE SYSTEM. 1.

  • Page 25: Refrigerant Piping Connection

    Refrigerant Piping Connection | 25 Refrigerant Piping Connection Note on Pipe Length The length of refrigerant piping will affect the performance and energy efficiency of the unit. Nominal efficiency is tested on units with a pipe length of 5 meters (16.5ft). Refer to the table below for specifications on the maximum length and drop height of piping.

  • Page 26: Remove Burrs

    26 | Refrigerant Piping Connection DO NOT DEFORM PIPE WHILE CUTTING Be extra careful not to damage, dent, or deform the pipe while cutting. This will drastically reduce the heating efficiency of the unit. Step 2: Remove burrs Burrs can affect the air-tight seal of refrigerant piping connection. They must be completely removed.

  • Page 27: Connect Pipes

    Refrigerant Piping Connection | 27 Instructions for Connecting Piping to Indoor Unit Place flaring tool onto the form. 7. Turn the handle of the flaring tool clockwise until the pipe is 1. Align the center of the two pipes that you will connect. fully flared.
  • Page 28 28 | Refrigerant Piping Connection Instructions for Connecting Piping to Outdoor Unit USE SPANNE R TO GRIP MAIN BOD Y OF VALVE 1. Unscrew the cover from the packed valve on the side of the Torque from tightening the flare nut can snap off other parts of outdoor unit.

  • Page 29: Air Evacuation

    Air Evacuation | 29 Air Evacuation Preparations and Precautions Evacuation Instructions Air and foreign matter in the refrigerant circuit can cause abnormal Before using the manifold gauge and vacuum pump, read their operation rises in pressure, which can damage the air conditioner, reduce its manuals to familiarize yourself with how to use them properly.

  • Page 30: Note On Adding Refrigerant

    30 | Air Evacuation Open the Low Pressure side of the manifold gauge. Keep the High Pressure side closed. Turn on the vacuum pump to evacuate the system. Run the vacuum for at least 15 minutes, or until the Compound Meter reads -76cmHG (-10 Pa or 1.5 Torr).

  • Page 31: Electrical And Gas Leak Checks

    Electrical and Gas Leak Checks | 31 Electrical and Gas Leak Checks Electrical Safety Checks WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK After installation, confirm that all electrical wiring is installed in ALL WIRING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL accordance with local and national regulations, and according to the ELECTRICAL CODES, AND MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED Installation Manual.

  • Page 32: Test Run

    32 | Test Run Test Run Before Test Run List of Checks to Perform PASS/FAIL Only perform test run after you have completed the following steps: No electrical leakage • Electrical Safety Checks – Confirm that the unit’s electrical system Unit is properly grounded is safe and operating properly All electrical terminals properly covered...
  • Page 33 Test Run | 33 DOUBLE-CHECK PIPE CONNECTIONS During operation, the pressure of the refrigerant circuit will increase. This may reveal leaks that were not present during your initial leak check. Take time during the Test Run to double-check that all refrigerant pipe connection points do not have leaks. Refer to Gas Leak Check section for instructions.

  • Page 34: European Disposal Guidelines

    34 | European Disposal Guidelines European Disposal Guidelines This appliance contains refrigerant and other potentially hazardous materials. When disposing of this appliance, the law requires special collection and treatment. Do not dispose of this product as household waste or unsorted municipal waste. When disposing of this appliance, you have the following options: Dispose of the appliance at designated municipal electronic waste collection facility.
  • Page 35 Notes | 35 Installation Manual 6 720 869 159 (2016/12)
  • Page 36 Bosch Thermotechnology Ltd Cotswold Way, Warndon, Worcester WR4 9SW. Tel. 0330 123 9559 Bosch Group is a brand name of Bosch Thermotechnology Ltd. worcester-bosch.co.uk...

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