Installation of residential and commercial inverter air conditioners
Professional installation of any air conditioning system, especially an inverter, is the first condition for its long-term and trouble-free operation, since the cause in 8 out of 10 cases of breakdown of air conditioning technology is associated with violations in the performance of the installation. occupation. The installation can be carried out by a specialist who has the relevant experience, knowledge, skills and has a complete set of necessary tools. The information in this article will help the owner of the air conditioner to understand and evaluate the actions of the installers. The idea of self-installation is best abandoned immediately.
Choosing a location for an inverter air conditioning system
When choosing a location, the installers proceed from the model of climate equipment, discuss all problems with the customer, offer solutions and justify their actions. Here it is important to pay attention to several points:
- The indoor unit should not touch the ceiling (the minimum distance between the surfaces should be 10 cm, from the floor to the air conditioner at least 2 m). It is better to mount an outdoor unit in an easily accessible area, for example near a window, so that you can easily reach it if necessary without having to call a tow truck.
- For an indoor unit, a wall with a window will do. However, the distance to the outdoor module should not exceed 5 m. The indoor module is mounted higher than the outdoor one, observing the angle of inclination, which can vary from 3 to 5°. This will allow the condensate to flow freely down the pipe. If the internal module is installed correctly, leaks and other problems are avoided.
- A hole is provided for the drain pipe and freon hose.
- The wall thickness between the modules (exterior and interior) should not exceed 80 cm.
- When the inverter is installed correctly, the installer connects the system using the plug and standard cable provided by the manufacturer.
- To mask communication you can use plastic boxes.
Inverter air conditioners are quiet, so the internal module can be installed even in the bedroom. The most important thing is that there are no strong air currents and drafts, which will interfere with the operation of climate technology.
The kitchen, as a room where there are sharp temperature changes, is not suitable for the inverter, since the device must work in high power mode.
According to Sensei experts, it is not practical to install an inverter air conditioner in a restaurant, gym or office. Heating or cooling will take a long time. A conventional split system will be the optimal solution, also for industrial premises.
The standard installation of an inverter air conditioner takes about 4 hours. In non-standard cases, you need to spend more time, sometimes the services of climbers, the use of a car lift.
When carrying out construction and repair work, a 2-stage installation of an inverter air conditioning system is supplied. First lay the power cable, drain pipe and freon line (sometimes the outdoor module is also installed). The indoor unit is installed at the end of the construction and repair work. This method is chosen by homeowners who prefer hidden installation of communication between the devices.
Correct installation of the outdoor module
When installing an external ad block, a number of factors are taken into account, including the main ones:
- protection against weather conditions, vandalism and other negative external influences;
- possibility of free access to parts of the divided system;
- material and construction of the wall chosen for installation of equipment;
- obstacles that interfere with the natural movement of air;
- the position of the wall in relation to the sun.
And of course the weight of the air conditioning equipment that needs to be fixed.
Correct installation of the indoor unit
When installing an internal module, it is important to remember:
- availability and location of the nearest heat sources;
- unrestricted movement of the air stream, as well as the absence of people in it.
Track installation professionals choose copper pipes. There are no microcracks in them, which means that freon leaks are excluded, which often happens when using cheap pipes. Strong reinforced pipes are also used for drainage. An industrial vacuum cleaner is used for shtroblenie. This ensures the cleanliness of the installation work.
An inverter air conditioner is a serious competitor to modern heaters, but only if it is correctly installed by craftsmen who have performed this operation many times, have the appropriate qualifications, rich experience, all the necessary tools and guarantee the quality of their work.