VRV4 Service Course SV06 - 6

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6
1. PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE.
2. HOW TO PERFORM GOOD
MAINTENANCE.
3. CHECKING FOR GOOD
OPERATION.
4. CHECKS AFTER COMPRESSOR
BREAKDOWN.
5. LEAKTEST.
1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE : attention points.
DESIGN CONDITIONS VRV :
Normal use :
- Assumed operation of the unit 10 hours/day and 2,500 hours/year.
- Use without frequent starting and stopping the machine (< 6 times/hour).
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE :
- Check components in order to avoid unit failure or capacity shortage.
- Replace anomalous or worn parts to avoid critical failure of the unit.
- Cleaning the air filters.
S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 2

Inspection Preventive action Possible

Outdoor consequences
Component Inspection works Inspection Criteria Maintenance work without preventive
action
Insulation
measurement Compressor
1 MΩ or more Replace with grounded.
Running amps Equal periodical judgement. Compressor blocked.
Compressor measurement amperage/phase Check Compressor
Abnormal for external cause if burn-out.
noise/vibrations Noise / vibrations not wear. Capacity shortage.
Pcb Faillure.
Heat generation Discharge superheat
Check if heating when 1 MΩ or more Defective compressor

Crankcase
compressor is off and Amperage Replace if required due to startup with
heater
insulation resistance measurement cold oil.
operating in Compressor failure.

Pressure
Operation check accordance with the Replace if required Capacity
sensors
specified values shortage.
operating in Compressor failure.

Temperature
Operation check accordance with the Replace if required Capacity
sensors
specified values shortage.

action
Normal opening
Type 1 EEV degree. Capacity shortage.
Operation check Replace if required
Hex Normal refrigerant
passage
Check for normal
refrigerant passage.
Type 1 EEV
Operation check Replace if necessary Compresor failure
Subcool
Check if EEV valve
fully closes
Check for normal
refrigerant passage. Replace if necessary. Compressor failure
Type 2 EEV Operation check Clean rusted Capacity
Check if EEV valve parts. shortage
fully closes
Error codes.
Operation check Check for deformation.
Communication
Pcb Visual Check for Replace if necessary
error.
check corroded parts.
Bad operation.
Insulation
1 MΩ or more.
measurement Fan failure.
Fan motor Smooth Replace if necessary Pcb Failure.
Test feedback signal
rotation of the fan.
Short circuit of the
Check if no contact temperature sensors.

action
Electrical
Check for loose
connection Visual check Correct if necessary Electrical failure
contacts
tightness
Drain Ice build-up.

Check if the drain
evacuation Visual check Clean if necessary
openings are open
outdoor. Capacity loss.
Clean with water or Capacity loss.

Outdoor Hex Visual check Contamination check.
special product Higher
running cost
Check for abnormal

Piping + Hex parts or unit. Refrigerant leaks.
Visual check coloured or rusty parts Replace
Check for source.
Corrosion Compressor failure.

Indoor consequences
action
operating in Local capacity

Temperature Replace if required
Operation check accordance with the shortage.
sensors
specified values Compressor shortage.
Normal opening
Local Capacity
degree.
Type 1 EEV shortage.
Operation check Check if EEV valve Replace if necessary
Hex Compressor failure.
fully closes in cooling
mode.
Local Capacity
Type 2 EEV Check if EEV valve Replace if shortage.
Operation check
Hex fully closes necessary Compressor failure.
Error codes.
Operation check Check for deformation.
Communication
Pcb Visual Check for Replace if necessary
error.
check corroded parts.
Bad operation.
Insulation Fan failure
1 MΩ or more.
measurement Compressor
Fan motor Smooth Replace if necessary
test feedback signal breakdown due to
rotation of the fan.
liquid back operation
Short circuit of the
Check if no contact temperature sensors.
Wiring fixation Visual check with hot parts. Check Replace if necessary
for possible friction. Electrical failure.
Inspection Preventive action
Possible
Indoor consequences
action
Electrical
Check for loose
connection Visual check Correct if necessary Electrical failure
contacts
tightness
Water leakage.
Deformation and Clean or replace if
Drain pan Visual check
blockage. necessary Error codes stopping
the unit.
Water leakage.
Check for good
Drain pump Operation check Replace if necessary
evacuation Error codes stopping
the unit.
Local capacity loss.
Clean if necessary Higher
Indoor Hex Visual check Contamination check.
with water running cost.
Compressor damage
Local capacity loss.
Contamination check.
Clean or replace if Higher
Air filter Visual check
necessary running cost.
Check airflow.
Compressor damage
Check for good Local capacity loss.
Visual check
Auto cleaning operation. Empty Clean or replace if Higher
Check stop
air filter the dust collection necessary running cost.
action
box. Compressor damage
Piping + Hex S-V06 VRV4 Service
Check - chapter 6 -Maintenance
for black or Replace parts or Refrigerant leaks. 7
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS:
Depending the application :
- Air filters : Hotel, office, running hours, aggressive environment .....

- Type of air filters.
- Outdoor Hex : aggressive environment, proximity of trees or car traffic ….
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS BY EUROPEAN LAW :
Depending the refrigerant charge : refrigerant content check.

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MAINTENANCE
1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.
MAINTENANCE.
OPERATION.
BREAKDOWN.
5. LEAKTEST.
2. HOW TO PERFORM GOOD MAINTENANCE.
ATTENTION POINTS OUTDOOR UNIT :
1. Check the error history.

2. Check compressor running hours.
3. Clean the outdoor heat exchanger.
4. Clean the bottom plate.
5. Clean the printed circuit boards.
6. Check the wiring fixation.
7. Check for installation mistakes.
8. Check for the points mensioned in the list “preventive maintenance”.
9. Check for good operation with the Daikin service checker.

OUTDOOR UNIT : CHECKING THE ERROR HISTORY.
MODE 1 : 17 = last error code.

18 = Second last error code.
19 = thirth last error code.
 1x mode  17x set 

1 x return = error code

1 x set = sub code

OUTDOOR UNIT : CHECKING THE COMPRESSOR OPERATION TIME.
VRV4 Heat-pump : MODE 1 - 53 = Compressor operation time 100h = +1.

VRV4 Heat-Recovery : Mode 1-56 = Compressor operation time 100h = +1.
 
 1x mode

HP : 53x set
HR : 56x set

1 x return =
Operation time.
 S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 12

OUTDOOR UNIT : CLEANING THE HEAT EXCHANGER.

Always clean with water or dedicated product.
OUTDOOR UNIT : CLEANING THE BOTTOM PLATE.

Check if the unit is level and if the drain holes are free to assure good
evacuation of the condenswater during defrost.

OUTDOOR UNIT : CLEANING THE PCB.

Check for black spots and corroded parts.
OUTDOOR UNIT : Check the wiring fixation.

OUTDOOR UNIT : CHECK FOR INSTALLATION MISTAKES.
1. Check if the outdoor unit is level and mounted with a minimum height of 15
cm from
ground level.
2. Check if the Y-joints are placed as discribed in the installation manual.
3. Check if the units in a multi system are installed in the correct order of
capacity.
4. The system is not under influence of strong winds.
5. Check for corrosion on the metal parts due to agressive environnements.
6. Check for correct ducting when an indoor application, also if the fresh air
intake is sufficient.
7. Check for short circuited airflows.
8. Check the state of the isolation of the copper pipes.
9. Check for correct electrical connections and fuses.
10. ..........

ATTENTION POINTS INDOOR UNIT:
1. Check the error history.

2. Clean the air filters
3. Clean the drain pans of the indoor units.
4. Clean or disinfect the indoor heat exchangers.
5. Clean the printed circuit boards.
6. Fill the drain trap.
7. Check for installation mistakes.
8. Check for the points mensioned in the list “preventive maintenance”.
9. Check for good operation with the Daikin service checker.

INDOOR UNIT : CHECKING THE ERROR HISTORY

INDOOR UNIT : CLEANING THE AIR FILTERS.
Intervals depending on application, usage and filter types.
Filter types :
Standard filter Long life filter Ultra long life filter High efficiency filter
Fe. FXDQ Fe. FXSQ Option. Option.
Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning

± 200hrs ± 2500hrs ± 10000hrs

Intervals depending on application, usage and filter types.
Filter types : Cleaning frequency :
Flat type filter V type filter
>
Blocked filters = airflow down = capacity down = running hours up = lifetime down

Bad examples :
Blocked filters = airflow down = capacity down = running hours up = lifetime down

INDOOR UNIT : CLEANING OR DISINFECTING THE INDOOR HEAT
EXCHANGERS.
Disinfect to avoid growing bacteria and bad odeurs.
Rince the coils when signs of dust on the fan housing.

INDOOR UNIT : CLEANING THE DRAIN PAN.
Avoid growing bacteria and clogging.
INDOOR UNIT : CLEANING THE PCB.
Check for black spots and corroded parts.

INDOOR UNIT : CHECK FOR INSTALLATION MISTAKES.
1. Check for good reference temperature measurement.KRC ... .
2. Check the ducting concerning not crossing the maximum ESP values.
3. Check the diffusers for good operation.Throw in heating etc. .
4. .....

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE.
3. CHECKING FOR
GOOD OPERATION.
BREAKDOWN.
5. LEAKTEST.
3. CHECK FOR GOOD OPERATION .
CHECK OPERATION WITH THE DAIKIN SERVICE CHECKER.
Preferably excecute the testing in heating operation.
CAUTION for the index of the system :
Excecute the test with an index of 100%. This means that all capacity
demanded by the indoors, can be delivered by the outdoor system.
How to calculate the index :

Multiply the sum of all outdoor units capacity with 25.
Take the sum of all indoor units capacity.
Compare the both, when outcomes are equal the index is 100%.

Setpoints on 32°C | High fan speed
SIMPLE VRV TEST IN HEATING
After 20 minutes stable operation.
Function Description Possible causes if not Consequences
Capacity down. Defective
Refrigerant shortage
parts.
Compressor capacity should build Defective pressure sensor
parts
up. All compressor should run when
Compressors there is a big demand. Defective Temperature sensor
parts.
High
pressure target should be reached Capacity down. Defective
Protective device active
parts.
Compressor in back-up or emergency
parts.
Discharge superheat Capacity down. Defective
parts.
Above 55 °C
T discharge - T Limited refrigerant flow . Capacity down. Defective
condensation Blocked filter, EEV ... parts.
Discharge superheat Capacity down. Defective
Refrigerant overcharge
compressor.
Below 20 °C
T discharge - T Capacity down. Defective
condensation Leaking subcool EEV
parts.
parts.
Should be below 130°C and in the
Capacty down.

Discharge temperature limits with the condensation Worn compressor
Compressor defective
temperature as described above
Defective temperature sensor
parts.

SIMPLE VRV TEST IN HEATING
Capacity down.
The difference between evaporation temperature Defective parts.
Evaporating
and the outdoor temperature has to be lower than Capacity down.
temperature Defective low pressure sensor
10-15K. TE ↔ TA Defective parts.
TE ↔ TA
Capacity down.
Blocked refrigerant passage
Defective parts.
Capacity down.
Defective parts.
Capacity down.
Defective low pressure sensor
Suction Defective parts.
Should be lower than 15K
superheat Capacity down.
Blocked refrigerant passage
Defective parts.
Capacity down.
Defective suction thermistor
Defective parts.
Indoor gas Should be at least 15K higher than condensation Capacity down.
temperature temperature Bad isolation of the refrigerant piping Running hours up
Capacity down.
Blocked air filters
Running hours up
When working with a high demand Eev should
open 100%. Minimum 1000pls for type 1 EEV Limited airflow due to bad ducting or Capacity down.
Indoor EEV and min 400pls for type 2 EEV. setting. Running hours up
opening EEV closes to make subcool

Capacity down.
( Tliquid↔Tcondensation). Blocked indoor coils
Running hours up
EEV closing = capacity down.
Bad return air design. Air Capacity down.
return temperature to high. Running hours up

SIMPLE VRV TEST IN COOLING
Compressor Capacity down.
capacity should Defective parts.
build up. Defective high pressure sensor Capacity down.
Capacity down.
Defective Low pressure sensor
All Defective parts.
Compressors compressor Capacity down.
should run when Protective device active
Defective parts.
there is a big
demand. Capacity down.
Compressor in back-up or emergency
Defective parts.
Discharge superheat Capacity down.

To high = above Defective parts.
T discharge - T 55 °C Limited refrigerant flow . Blocked filter, Capacity down.
condensation EEV ... Defective parts.
Capacity down.
Defective compressor.
Discharge superheat Capacity down.
Insufficient airflow over the indoor coils.
To low = below Defective compressor.
T discharge - T 20 °C Capacity down.

condensation Leaking indoor EEV
Defective compressor.
Capacity down.
Leaking subcool EEV
Defective parts.
SIMPLE VRV TEST IN COOLING
Discharge Capacity down. Defective
superheat compressor.
Insufficient airflow over the Capacity down. Defective
indoor coils. compressor.
Below 20 °C
T Leaking indoor EEV
compressor.
discharge - T
condensation Leaking subcool EEV Capacity down. Defective parts.
Should be below Refrigerant shortage Capacity down. Defective parts.
130°C and in the limits Worn compressor Capacty down. Compressor defective
Discharge
with the condensation
temperature Defective discharge
temperature as Capacity down. Defective parts.
described above temperature sensor
Refrigerant shortage Capacity down. Defective parts.
Suction Defective low pressure sensor Capacity down. Defective parts.
Between 015K
superheat Blocked refrigerant passage Capacity down. Defective parts.
Defective suction thermistor Capacity down. Defective parts.
The difference Insufficient refrigerant Capacity down. Higher running hours
Indoor gas between liquid and Blockage in the refrigerant
Capacity down. Higher running hours
and liquid gas temperature circuit. Outdoor EEV ....

temperature should be maximum
10K to 15K. Defective indoor EEV Capacity down. Higher running hours
Indoor EEV opening is Insufficient refrigerant Capacity down. Higher running hours
Indoor EEV changed by superheat Insufficient indoor air flow Capacity down. Higher running hours
opening . If low superheat,
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE.
OPERATION.
4. CHECKS AFTER
COMPRESSOR
BREAKDOWN.
5. LEAKTEST.
4. CHECKS AFTER COMPRESOR BREAKDOWN.
TESTS AFTER COMPRESOR BREAKDOWN
CHECK HOW TO TOOLS
Check if the oil return pipes after the separator
Oil flow Thermometer
gets warm.
Check if all contacts are ok.
Multimeter
Contactor Infrared thermometer
Check if
contactor heats up.
Service checker via sucool gas
Check if valve doesn't pass liquid refrigerant in
Subcool EEV exit temperature or
closed position.
Visual check
Check the opening positioning of the valve.
Outdoor Main EEV Opening Service checker
degree in heating mode
Service checker via EEV
Refrigerant charge Check overall working conditions opening degrees, discharge
temperature etc.
HP and LP pressure
Check for correct measurement Manometer and multimeter.
sensors
Temperature sensors Check for correct values Thermometer and multimeter
Check for good airflow : bad ducting, dirty air
Anemometer and visual.
Airflow indoor units filters, dirty coils. Check via the EEV opening
Service checker

degree of the indoors in heating mode
Inverter PCB Transistor check inverter checker
Service checker. One unit in TH on
Check for leaking valves in closed position in cooling
EEV indoor and check other units for ref
mode 6 -Maintenance
S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter passage 31
6
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE.
OPERATION.
BREAKDOWN.
5. LEAKTEST.
5. LEAK TEST.
INTERVALS: BY EUROPEAN LAW.
METHOD :
1. Direct method = Recovery of all refrigerant.

2. Indirect method =
- Check with service-checker.
- Manual or automatic leak testing procedure from VRV III onwards.
VRV IV : leak test possible if long test-run is performed + set 2-14 set>0.
VRV III : leak test possible if autocharge and long test-run are performed.

5. LEAK TEST.
• Manual Launch from outdoor board

5. LEAK TEST.
• Manual Launch from outdoor board
• Automatic time by outdoor
• Automatic time by ITM :

VRV3 : choose system type 3 ,
VRV4 : choose system type 5
Outdoor need to be set “ACNSS”address ( 2-13 – 1 ~31)

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DESIGN CONDITIONS VRV :

- Assumed operation of the unit 10 hours/day and 2,500 hours/year.

- Check components in order to avoid unit failure or capacity shortage.

- Replace anomalous or worn parts to avoid critical failure of the unit.

- Cleaning the air filters.

S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 2

Inspection Preventive action Possible

Check if heating when 1 MΩ or more Defective compressor

operating in Compressor failure.

operating in Compressor failure.

Inspection Preventive action Possible

Inspection Preventive action Possible

Drain Ice build-up.

Clean with water or Capacity loss.

Check for abnormal

S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 5

operating in Local capacity

Depending the application :

- Air filters : Hotel, office, running hours, aggressive environment .....

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS BY EUROPEAN LAW :

Depending the refrigerant charge : refrigerant content check.

S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 8

ATTENTION POINTS OUTDOOR UNIT :

1. Check the error history.

S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 10

MODE 1 : 17 = last error code.

 1x mode  17x set 

S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 11

OUTDOOR UNIT : CHECKING THE COMPRESSOR OPERATION TIME.

VRV4 Heat-pump : MODE 1 - 53 = Compressor operation time 100h = +1.

 S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 12

OUTDOOR UNIT : CLEANING THE HEAT EXCHANGER.

OUTDOOR UNIT : CLEANING THE BOTTOM PLATE.

OUTDOOR UNIT : CLEANING THE PCB.

OUTDOOR UNIT : Check the wiring fixation.

 S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 14

 S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 15

1. Check the error history.

S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 16

 S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 17

INDOOR UNIT : CLEANING THE AIR FILTERS.

Intervals depending on application, usage and filter types.

Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning

S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 18

Intervals depending on application, usage and filter types.

Filter types : Cleaning frequency :

Flat type filter V type filter

 S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 19

 S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 20

Disinfect to avoid growing bacteria and bad odeurs.

Rince the coils when signs of dust on the fan housing.

 S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 21

INDOOR UNIT : CLEANING THE DRAIN PAN.

Avoid growing bacteria and clogging.

INDOOR UNIT : CLEANING THE PCB.

Check for black spots and corroded parts.

 S-V06 VRV4 Service - chapter 6 -Maintenance 22