14 | Maintenance and service
Installer reference guide
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2MXM68+3(A)MXM+3(A)MXF+4MXM+5MXM
R32 Split series
4P600463-1C – 2020.08
14 Maintenance and service
NOTICE
Maintenance MUST be done by an authorized installer or service agent.
We recommend performing maintenance at least once a year. However, applicable
legislation might require shorter maintenance intervals.
NOTICE
Applicable legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases requires that the refrigerant
charge of the unit is indicated both in weight and CO
2
equivalent.
Formula to calculate the quantity in CO
2
equivalent tonnes: GWP value of the
refrigerant × total refrigerant charge [in kg] / 1000
14.1 Overview: Maintenance and service
This chapter contains information about:
▪ Maintenance safety precautions
▪ The yearly maintenance of the outdoor unit
14.2 Maintenance safety precautions
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
DANGER: RISK OF BURNING/SCALDING
NOTICE:Risk of electrostatic discharge
Before performing any maintenance or service work, touch a metal part of the unit in
order to eliminate static electricity and to protect the PCB.
WARNING
▪ Before carrying out any maintenance or repair activity, ALWAYS switch off the
circuit breaker on the supply panel, remove the fuses or open the protection
devices of the unit.
▪ Do NOT touch live parts for 10 minutes after the power supply is turned off
because of high voltage risk.
▪ Please note that some sections of the electric component box are hot.
▪ Make sure you do NOT touch a conductive section.
▪ Do NOT rinse the unit. This may cause electric shocks or fire.
14.3 Checklist for yearly maintenance of the outdoor unit
Check the following at least once a year: