Do-it-yourself air conditioner installation

The choice, purchase and installation of air conditioners is best done in the offseason. Thus, you can save the family budget for the purchase and self-installation. To ensure the smooth operation of the installation of the air conditioner with their own hands should be carried out only according to the instructions, after accurate and mandatory calculations. Otherwise, inconsistency of technical standards, the choice of parts can lead to rapid breakdown, emergency and additional costs.

How to set up a split system with your own handsIn this case, further maintenance of air conditioners is carried out easily, without the use of additional assistance of specialists.

Non-standard installation split systems - implies the possibility of installing the outdoor unit in hard-to-reach places, namely:

• Aside from the window.
• Above 3 floors.
• In an inaccessible place.

Often, to install an outdoor unit of an air conditioner in a non-standard installation, it is necessary to use the services of climbers who have special permission and access to work.

This state of affairs implies the need for further recourse to specialists to perform preventive and repair work on the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

Therefore, in order to save the family budget, if possible, we prefer self-installation. Those more resorting to the services of experienced engineers, the installation process of the air conditioner will be the same.

Preparatory work

Very often, the installation of split systems in the house begins after the repair of the premises or unplanned. For the most clean installation, when there is no desire to violate the idyll of the created interior, it is recommended to perform all manipulations with extreme caution.

After the conditioner has been delivered to the premises, it is necessary to decide on further actions. To do this, open the package, check the availability of all elements, integrity, technical documentation, the presence of the completed warranty obligations from the manufacturer with wet seals.

The principle of operation of air conditioners

The scheme of operation of the air conditioner is based on the implementation of a clear sequence, namely:

1. The refrigerant is supplied through a nozzle into the evaporative unit.
2. On entering the evaporator chamber, the substance actively changes its shape, temperature( boils), begins to absorb heat.
3. At this time, water condensation occurs inside the system and it settles on the radiator.
4. The liquid is transported from a radiator through a special tube to the reservoir, and is transported outside the working area.

It should be noted that the efficiency of the system and the consumption of electrical energy, installed by yourself, directly depends on the operating conditions and proper installation.

In order to extend the service life of the equipment, installation of such equipment should be carried out only in accordance with the provided calculations and the block layout diagram, which will indicate the exact location and installation of the system.

Required tools for installing an

air conditioner Proper installation of split systems is simply impossible without the use of specialized equipment, which facilitates not only the process itself, but also contributes to decorating the aesthetics of the room.
So, we need a kit for installing the air conditioner:

• Pump.
• Tester for electrical networks.
• Indicator.
• Truborez.
• Punch.
• Reamer.

In addition, it is necessary to have a coil of copper tube with seamed edges. Important! Do not use material with obvious physical damage.

Installation steps for an air conditioner

In order to figure out how to install an air conditioner with your own hands, you need to perform the following steps in precise sequence:

Development of the working scheme of all the units of the climate system

The installation of an air conditioner with your hands begins with the development and calculation of a safety drawing. In accordance with it, the safest operating conditions of the equipment are ensured. The scheme contains information, according to which the location of all parts of the air conditioner is approved, the installation of the connecting gasket taking into account the dimensions of the equipment. When choosing a place to install split systems, some issues need to be considered:

• The distance between the ceiling and the air conditioner is at least 10 cm, from the corner to the block is more than 5 cm.
• The air conditioner cannot be blocked with foreign objects( tulle, curtain, blinds, doors, etc.).
• The distance from the floor to the air conditioner is above 2 meters.
• Existence of the socket for the conditioner.

Purchase of additional materials.

. Additional materials can be screws, bolts, nails, pipes and other elements, the acquisition of which is recommended to be carried out in specialized outlets.

Marking of the location of the outdoor unit, installation of

In the process of marking the location of the outdoor unit, you should not forget about safety, use special equipment at the level of 2 floors and above. When installing the outdoor unit in a high-rise building, you need to pay attention to some aspects:

• The hull should not interfere with its neighbors.
• The installation of the unit must be carried out within reach of the extended arm. Due to the fact that the climatic equipment needs servicing, it can be provided only with a normal location.
• Further, as the diagram shows, the marking and fixing of the brackets to the anchor bolts are performed. In that case, if the mounting brackets is carried out in a brick house, then it is best to drill holes between bricks.
• The outdoor unit is fixed at a minimum distance of 10 cm from the wall surface.

. Installation of the internal system.

. In accordance with safety regulations, the installation of the indoor unit is prohibited to perform behind curtains, over electrical appliances, close to plumbing or heating pipes. The mounting plate is installed at the level of 10 cm space from the ceiling and 5 cm from the edge of the wall.

The location and exact fixture of the plate contains the engineering scheme, in accordance with which we place and fix the mounting plate on the wall. In order to accurately carry out the fastening of the platinum and the further location of the route, experts recommend to make a mark on the wall with a pencil.

When marking the route, we do not forget about the slope, which is necessary for the equipment to properly drain the condensate, to avoid overfilling of the tank and damage to the repair just made.

Further, when the plate is fixed, the installation of the indoor unit is performed on top of it.

Marking and installation of connecting elements

Preliminary marking and calculation of the location of the communication connection are also carried out with a pencil on the wall. Further, with the help of special tools, containers for cable laying are drilled through, an external opening for equipment of connection between two blocks.

It should be noted that the minimum cross-section for wiring space should be 1.5 sq. Mm, and the diameter of the through hole should be 40-45 mm.

Assembling the inter-block route

For the equipment of the inter-block route you will need:

1. Copper pipe, providing transportation of freon in various states between the blocks. To ensure the correct transportation of freon used pipes of 2 sizes.
2. Corrugated drainage with a diameter of 16 mm, designed to drain condensate.
3. Heat insulator. It is used for the equipment of the route in order to eliminate the condensate that is formed due to the temperature difference.
4. Wire PVA( section of 3, 5 mm).It is used for the equipment of power supply, connection of both blocks, organization of the system operation from the remote control.
5. Plastic box. Used for neat track equipment on both sides. Mounting box begins along the inner wall, right up to the hole. Further, from the very hole on the outer side, the route is laid to the external block of the system.

Only after the wiring has been completed, proceed with the installation of the shut-off machine. As the wiring diagram with the shield shows, it is necessary to connect the zero to the yellow( marked green stripe) wire.

Important:

In order to correctly determine the zero and phase, it is recommended to use a special indicator.

After that, using insulated stranded wires, the terminals of both blocks are connected by means of a through hole in the wall. It should be noted that the entire wiring diagram and the names of the terminals are clearly defined in the attached equipment manual.

Pipe laying and subsequent processing is carried out carefully and only with the help of a specialized tool. The use of scrap materials for rolling, cutting and connecting pipes can lead to cracking, wrinkling, the formation of dents. Also, to ensure the effective operation of the system, working pipes need special thermal insulation, polyurethane hoses.

Connecting and testing equipment

Vacuuming equipment is the removal of all kinds of dust particles and otherworldly objects caught during installation inside the system. The beginning of the process can be started only after the connection scheme is implemented, the connections are sealed. Further, with the help of a vacuum pump, air is pumped out from all the equipment, and refrigerant is injected.

Studying the stages of work and adhering to not complicated rules, you can, without extra costs, install an air conditioner with your own hands on an apartment.