Heat Controller Comfort-Aire BD-81 Service Manual
Heat Controller Comfort-Aire BD-81 Service Manual

Heat Controller Comfort-Aire BD-81 Service Manual

Through-the-wall air conditioning

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HEAT CONTROLLER, INC.
Through-The-Wall
Air Conditioning
Models: BD-81
BD-101
BD-123
BDE-103
BDE-123
Important Information
• Please read carefully and thoroughly this manual before operating this unit.
• Contact a qualified sevice technician for installation, repair and maintenance of this unit.
• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or those who require supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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  • Page 1 HEAT CONTROLLER, INC. Through-The-Wall Air Conditioning Models: BD-81 BD-101 BD-123 BDE-103 BDE-123 Important Information • Please read carefully and thoroughly this manual before operating this unit. • Contact a qualified sevice technician for installation, repair and maintenance of this unit.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. PREFACE 2.4 REFRIGERATION CYCLE......12 2.4.1 CONDENSER ........12 1.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......2 2.4.2 EVAPORATOR ........12 1.2 INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST....2 2.4.3 CAPILLARY TUBE.......12 1.3 SPECIFICATIONS ..........3 1.4 FEATURES .............6 3. INSTALLATION 1.5 CONTROL LOCATIONS .........6 3.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS....15 2. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 INSTALLATION..........16 3.3 PROCEDURE A ..........17 2.1 MECHANICAL PARTS........8...
  • Page 3: Specifications

    1.3 SPECIFICATIONS 1.3.1 FOR BD-81/BD-101 MODELS BD-81 BD101 REMARK ITEMS POWER SUPPLY 1Ø, 115V, 60Hz COOLING CAPACITY (Btu/h) 8,000 10,000 INPUT 1,050 RUNNING CURRENT E.E.R (Btu/w.h) 10.0 REFRIGERANT (R-22) CHARGE(g) 380(13.2 OZ) 410(14.5 OZ) INDOOR (°C) 26.7(DB) 19.4(WB) OPERATING TEMPERATURE OUTDOOR (°C)
  • Page 4 1.3.2 FOR BD-123 MODELS BD-123 REMARK ITEMS 1Ø, 208/ 230V, 60Hz POWER SUPPLY 11,400/11,700 COOLING CAPACITY (Btu/h) 1,200/1,230 INPUT 6.2/5.8 RUNNING CURRENT E.E.R. (Btu/W.h) 26.7 (DB) 19.4 (WB) INDOOR (°C) OPERATING TEMPERA-TURE 35 (DB) 23.9 (WB) OUTDOOR (°C) 465(16.4 OZ) REFRIGERANT (R-22) CHARGE(g) 2 ROW 11 STACKS EVAPORATOR...
  • Page 5 1.3.3 FOR BDE-103/BDE-123 MODELS BDE-103 BDE-123 REMARK ITEMS 1Ø, 208/ 230V, 60Hz POWER SUPPLY 9,800/10,000 11,400/11,700 CAPACITY (Btu/h) 1,030/1,050 1,200/1,230 INPUT COOLING RUNNING CURRENT (A) 5.2/4.7 6.2/5.8 E.E.R. (Btu/W.h) 9,200/11,200 CAPACITY (Btu/h) HEATING 2,900/3,500 INPUT 14.0/15.3 RUNNING CURRENT (A) INDOOR (°C) 26.7 (DB) 19.4 (WB) COOLING...
  • Page 6: Features

    1.4 FEATURES • Designed for cooling only. • Side air-intake, side cooled-air discharge. • Powerful and quiet cooling. • Built in adjustable THERMISTOR and THERMOSTAT. • Top-down chassis for the simple installation and service. • Washable one-touch filter. • Compact size. 1.5 CONTROL LOCATIONS 1.5.1 COOLING ONLY MODEL •...
  • Page 7 1.5.2 COOLING AND HEATING MODEL • OPERATION - Turns the air conditioner off. Fan Only - The low fan speed operation without cooling (heating). Low Cool - Cooling with the low speed fan operation. High Cool - Cooling with the high speed fan operation. Low Heat - Heating with the low speed fan operation.
  • Page 8: Disassembly Instructions

    2. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS — Prior to disassembling the unit, make sure that the POWER switch is set to OFF and the power cord is unplugged from the wall receptacle. 2.1 MECHANICAL PARTS 2.1.1 FRONT GRILLE 1. Open the inlet grille downward. 2.
  • Page 9: Air Handling Parts

    2.2 AIR HANDLING PARTS 2.2.1 ORIFICE, HEATER ASSY AND TURBO FAN 1. Remove the front grille. (Refer to section 2.1.1) 2. Remove the cabinet. (Refer to section 2.1.2) 3. Remove the 2 screws which fasten the evaporator at the left side and the right side. (See Fig.
  • Page 10: Shroud

    2.2.3 SHROUD 1. Remove the fan. (Refer to section 2.2.2) 2. Remove the screw which fastens the shroud. 3. Remove the shroud. (See Fig. 9) 4. Re-install the components by referring to the removal procedures, above. 2.3 ELECTRICAL PARTS 2.3.1 MOTOR 1.
  • Page 11: Power Cord

    2.3.4 POWER CORD 1. Remove the control box. (Refer to section 2.1.3) 2. Unfold the control box. (Refer to section 2.3.3) 3. Disconnect the grounding screw from the control box. 4. Disconnect 2 receptacles. 5. Remove a screw which fastens the clip cord. 6.
  • Page 12: Refrigeration Cycle

    2.4 REFRIGERATION CYCLE CAUTION Discharge the refrigerant system using a Freon Recovery System. If there is no valve to attach the recovery system, install one (such as a WATCO A-1) before venting the Freon . Leave the valve in place after servicing the system.
  • Page 13 NOTES — Replacement of the refrigeration cycle. 1. When replacing the refrigeration cycle, be sure to 6. Recharge as follows : discharge the refrigerant system using a Freon 1) Refrigeration cycle systems are charged from the recovery System. High-side. If the total charge cannot be put If there is no valve to attach the recovery system, in the High-side, the balance will be put in the install one (such as a WATCO A-1) before venting...
  • Page 14 Equipment needed: Vacuum pump, Charging cylinder, Manifold gauge, Brazing equipment. Pinch-off tool capable of making a vapor-proof seal, Leak detector, Tubing cutter, Hand Tools to remove components, Service valve. Figure 18A-Pulling Vacuum Figure 18B-Charging —14—...
  • Page 15: Installation

    3. INSTALLATION 3.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION HARDWARE If you use an existing wall sleeve, you should measure its dimensions. Install the new air conditioner according to these installation instructions to achieve the best performance. All wall sleeves 2 Size options used to mount the new air conditioner must be in good structural condition and have a compatible rear grille in order to securely attach the new air conditioner.
  • Page 16: Installation

    3.2 INSTALLATION NOTE: All wall sleeves used to mount the new Air Conditioner must be in sound structural condition and have a compatible rear grille that securely attaches to CAUTION sleeve, or rear flange that serves as a stop for the Air Conditioner.
  • Page 17: Procedure A

    3.3 PROCEDURE A Install the new unit into the wall sleeve. If you are using a new USC sleeve in conjunction To assemble trim, snap the tab of each piece into with your unit, skip to step 3. Otherwise, install the the slot of the other piece as shown below.
  • Page 18: Procedure B

    3.4 PROCEDURE B Remove the backing from the Horizontal Insulation strip 1 3 / 8 5 / 8 x 27 3 / 16 and attach that to the inside Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve bottom of the sleeve as shown below. Remove the to 60°...
  • Page 19 PROCEDURE B To assemble trim, snap the tab of each piece into the slot of the other piece as shown below. Slide trim over the front of the air conditioner until trim is flush with sleeve as shown below. Trim (2 ea) Wall FIG.
  • Page 20: Procedure C

    3.5 PROCEDURE C Remove the backing from the Horizontal Insulation strip 1 3 / 8 3 / 8 x 27 3 / 16 and attach that to the inside Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve bottom of the sleeve as shown below. Remove the to 60°...
  • Page 21 PROCEDURE C To assemble trim, snap the tab of each piece into the slot of the other piece as shown below. Slide Remove the backing from the 13" shim strips and trim over the front of the air conditioner until trim is attach them as shown below in Fig.
  • Page 22: Electrical Requirements

    3.4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 3.4.1 ELECTRICAL DATA (FOR 115V MODEL) Line Cord Plug Use Wall Receptacle Power Supply Do not under any circumstances cut Use 15 AMP time Parallel or remove the grounding prong delay fuse or 15 AMP type from the plug. circuit breaker.
  • Page 23: Outside Dimensions

    4. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4.1 OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS " " (626mm) (499mm) 4.2 PIPING SYSTEM CONDENSER COILS CAPILLARY TUBE MOTOR COMPRESSOR TURBO FAN EVAPORATOR COILS Following is a brief description of the important components and their functions in the refrigeration system. Refer to Fig. 41 to follow the refrigeration cycle and the flow of the refrigerant in the cooling cycle. ROOM AIR CONDITIONER CYCLE OF REFRIGERATION EVAPORATOR COILS...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE In general, possible trouble is classified in two causes. The one is called Starting Failure which is caused from an electrical defect, and the other is Ineffective Air Conditioning caused by a defect in the refrigeration circuit and improper application. Unit is running but cooling is ineffective Ineffective Cooling Check cold air circulation...
  • Page 25 Fails to Start Check power source. Check circuit breaker and fuse. Check control switch Gas leakage at feeler bulb setting. of thermostat Check control switch. Only compressor fails to Only fan fails to start. start. Improper wiring. Drop in power voltage. Improper thermostat setting Defect of fan motor capacitor.
  • Page 26 COMPLAINT CAUSE REMEDY Fan motor will not run. No power Check voltage at outlet. Correct if none. Power supply cord Check voltage to rotary switch. If none, check power supply cord. Replace cord if circuit is open. Rotary switch Check switch continuity. Refer to wiring diagram for terminal identification.
  • Page 27: Room Air Conditioner Voltage Limits

    COMPLAINT CAUSE REMEDY Compressor will not run, Voltage Check voltage. See the limits on the preceding. but fan motor runs. page. If not within limits, call an electrician. Wiring Check the wire connections, if loose, repair or replace the terminal. If wires are off, refer to wiring diagram for identification, and replace.
  • Page 28 REMEDY COMPLAINT CAUSE Compressor cycles Voltage Check the voltage. See the limits on the preced- on overload. ing page. If not within limits, call an electrician. Overload Check overload, if externally mounted. Replace if open. (If the compressor temperature is high, remove the overload, cool, and retest.) Fan motor If not running, determine the cause.
  • Page 29: Schematic Diagram

    5. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 5.1 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM • MODEL : BD-81/BD-101/BD-123 CN-AC/DC CN-AC/DC CN-MOTOR GN/YL MOTOR DC PCB ASSEMBLY CAPACITOR TRANS (SMPS) THERMISTOR CN-PWR CN-TH1 SWITCH DC12V FUSE CN-12V Ribbed 250V/T2A (115V/T2A) H.V. Plain CN-HVB ASSEMBLY GN/YL RY-COMP COMP. AC PCB...
  • Page 30 • MODEL : BDE-103/BDE-123 POWER INPUT BK(BR) WH(BL) (Plain) (Ribbed) ROTARY SWITCH GN/YL MOTOR OR(BR) CAPACITOR OR(BR) THERMOSTAT COMP BR(YL) O.L.P FUSE LINK HEATER BI-METAL WIRING DIAGRAM 3854AR3563D THERMOSTAT PART NO. Q'TY DESCRIPTION PER SET MARKS BDE-103 BDE-123 2H00677U POWER CORD 2H00598F ROTARY SWITCH 4681A20044E...
  • Page 31: Exploded View

    6. EXPLODED VIEW • MODEL: BD-81/BD-101/BD-123/BDE-103/BDE-123 749180 130900 147582-1 135500 147582-2 263230 268714 147581 268712 237200 238310 152302 er gy Sa ve Ti m 435301 T IM 264110 135312 135313 352390 559010 267110 349001 349480 W0CZZ 148000 753010 W48602 753011...
  • Page 32: Replacement Parts List

    7. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST R: Service Parts • MODEL: BD-81/BD-101 N: Non Service parts PART NO. LOCATION DESCRIPTION REMARK BD-81 BD-101 249950 CONTROL BOX ASSY, SINGLE 4995A10089G 4995A10089H 268714 PWB(PCB) ASSEMBLY, MAIN(AC) 6871A20343C 268712 PWB(PCB) ASSEMBLY, MAIN(DC) 6871A20344C 264110 POWER CORD ASSY...
  • Page 33 R: Service Parts • MODEL: BD-123 N: Non Service parts PART NO. LOCATION DESCRIPTION REMARK BD-123 249950 CONTROL BOX ASSY, SINGLE 4995A10089L 268714 RPWB(PCB) ASSEMBLY, MAIN(AC) 6871A20343D 268712 PWB(PCB) ASSEMBLY, MAIN(DC) 6871A20344C 264110 POWER CORD ASSY 6411A20028B 263230 THERMOSTAT ASSY 6322AQ9189F W0CZZ CAPACITOR, DRAWING...
  • Page 34 R: Service Parts • MODEL: BDE-103/BDE-123 N: Non Service parts PART NO. LOCATION DESCRIPTION REMARK BDE-103 BDE-123 249950 CONTROL BOX ASSY, SINGLE 4995A20131V 264110 POWER CORD ASSY 2H00677U 266003 SWITCH, ROTARY 2H00598F 269310 THERMOSTAT ASSY 2H01127D W0CZZ CAPACITOR, DRAWING 6120AR2359E 149410 KNOB ASSY 4941A30005B...
  • Page 35 Specifications and performance data subject to change without notice. HEAT CONTROLLER, INC. 1900 WELLWORTH AVENUE • JACKSON, MICHIGAN 49203 THE QUALITY LEADER IN CONDITIONING AIR P/No.: 3828A20040D...

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