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Page 1: Service Manual
HEAT CONTROLLER, INC. Through-The-Wall Air Conditioner MODELS: BGE-103A BGE-123A Service Manual CAUTION -Before servicing the unit, read the "safety precautions" in this manual. -Only for authorized service personnel. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Air Conditioner Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions............................3 Installation ...............................7 Installation requirements ...........................7 Installation ..............................8 How to Install..............................8 Procedure A ...............................9 Procedure B .............................11 Procedure C .............................12 Operating Instructions ..........................14 Controls..............................14 Remote control............................15 How to insert batteries ..........................16 Ventilation Control ............................16 Air Direction..............................16 Disassembly instructions..........................17 Mechanical Parts............................17... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Safety Precautions To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications. WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury. - Page 4 Safety Precautions Operation Do not place heavy object on the Do not share the outlet with Take the power plug out if neces- power cord and take care so that other appliances. sary, holding the head of the plug the cord should not be pressed. and do not touch it with wet hands.
- Page 5 Safety Precautions Do not operate or stop the unit Do not damage or use an Do not operate with wet hands by inserting or pulling out the unspecified power cord. or in damp environment. power plug. • It will cause electric shock or fire •...
- Page 6 Safety Precautions Operation Do not put a pet or house plant Do not block the inlet or outlet Use a soft cloth to clean. Do not where it will be exposed to of air flow. use wax, thinner, or a strong direct air flow.
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Page 7: Installation
Installation Installation Remove packing sheet from the back of the sleeve, INSTALLATION HARDWARE and packing corner and blue tape from the air condi- tioner. Installation requirements 2 Size options If you use an existing wall sleeve, you should mea- sure its dimensions. Install the new air conditioner according to these instal- lation instructions to achieve the best performance. -
Page 8: Installation
This is not covered under the terms of the 3. Clean the interior of an existing sleeve. Heat Controller warranty. (Do not disturb seals.) 4. Wall sleeve must be securely fastened in wall • Pick a location which will allow the conditioned air to before installing the air conditioner. -
Page 9: Procedure A
Installation Procedure A 5. To assemble trim, snap the tab of each piece into the slot of the other piece as shown below. Slide 1. If you are using the new sleeve (optionally supplied trim over the front of the air conditioner until trim is with your unit),skip to step 3. -
Page 10: Procedure B
Installation 4. Remove the backing from the Horizontal Insulation Procedure B strip 1 x 27 and attach that to the inside bot- tom of the sleeve as shown below. Remove the 1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve to backing from the Around Insulation strip 1 60°... - Page 11 Installation 6. Remove the backing from the support blocks and attach them to the inside of the wall sleeve as shown FIG 13. Slide the baffle into slots of the sup- • Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard.
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Page 12: Procedure C
Installation 4. Remove the backing from the Horizontal Insulation Procedure C strip 1 x 27 and attach that to the inside bottom of the sleeve as shown below. Remove the 1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve to backing from the Around Insulation strip 1 60°... - Page 13 Installation 7. Remove the backing from the 13" shim strips and attach them as shown below in Fig. 22. The higher portion of shim is to be placed in front of the rib on the base of wall sleeve. 1" high "...
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Page 14: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Controls The controls will look like one of the following. FAN SPEED • Every time you push this button, it advances the setting as follows: {High[ F2 ] Low[ F1 ] High[ F2 ]} REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL RECEIVER Cool F1 LOW... -
Page 15: Remote Control
Operating Instructions Remote control The remote control and control panel will look like one of the following pictures. POWER • To turn the air conditioner ON, push this button. To turn the air conditioner OFF, push the button again. • This button takes priority over any other button. Power Temp TEMPERATURE SETTING... -
Page 16: How To Insert Batteries
Operating Instructions How to insert Batteries 1. Remove the cover from the back of the remote • Do not use rechargeable batteries. controller. Such batteries differ from standard dry cells in shape, dimensions, and performance. 2. Insert two batteries. • Remove the batteries from the •... -
Page 17: Disassembly Instructions
Disassembly Instructions Disassembly Instructions — Before the following disassembly, POWER SWITCH is set to OFF and disconnected the power cord. Mechanical Parts 1. FRONT GRILLE 1. Open the inlet grille upward or downward. 2. Remove the screw which fastens the front grille. 3. -
Page 18: Air Handling Parts
Disassembly Instructions Air Handling Parts 4. ORIFICE, HEATER ASSY AND TURBO FAN 1. Remove the front grille. (Refer to section 1) 2. Remove the cabinet. (Refer to section 2) 3. Remove the 2 screws which fasten the evaporator at the left side and the right side. (See Fig. -
Page 19: Electrical Parts
Disassembly Instructions 6. SHROUD 1. Remove the fan. (Refer to section 5) 2. Remove the screw which fasten the shroud. 3. Remove the shroud. (See Fig. 32) 4. Re-install the component by referring to the removal procedure, above. FIG. 32 Electrical Parts 7. - Page 20 Disassembly Instructions 10. POWER CORD 1. Remove the control box. (Refer to section 3) 2. Unfold the control box. (Refer to section 9) 3. Disconnect the grounding screw from the control box. 4. Disconnect 2 receptacles. 5. Remove a screw which fastens the clip cord. 6.
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Page 21: Refrigeration Cycle
Disassembly Instructions Refrigerating Cycle CAUTION Discharge the refrigerant system using Freon Recovery System. If there is no valve to attach the recovery system, install one (such as a WATCO A-1) before vent- ing the Freon . Leave the valve in place after servicing the system. - Page 22 Disassembly Instructions NOTICE — Replacement of the refrigeration cycle. 6. Recharge as follows : 1. When replacing the refrigeration cycle, be sure to 1) Refrigeration cycle systems are charged from the discharge the refrigerant system using a Freon High-side. If the total charge cannot be put recovery System.
- Page 23 Disassembly Instructions Equipment needed: Vacuum pump, Charging cylinder, Manifold gauge, Brazing equipment. Pinch-off tool capa- ble of making a vapor-proof seal, Leak detector, Tubing cutter, Hand Tools to remove components, Service valve. FIG. 40A-Pulling Vacuum FIG 40B-Charging Service Manual 23...
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Page 24: Schematic Diagram
Schematic Diagram Schematic Diagram Wiring Diagram ELECTRIC HEATING MODEL 24 Room Air Conditioner... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide 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 26: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide 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 of cold air circulation... - Page 27 Troubleshooting Guide Fails to Start Check of power source. Check of circuit breaker and fuse. Check of control switch Gas leakage of feeler bulb setting. of thermostat Check of control switch. Only compressor fails to Only fan fails to start. start.
- Page 28 Troubleshooting Guide 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.
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Page 29: Room Air Conditioner Voltage Limits
Troubleshooting Guide 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 30 Troubleshooting Guide 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.
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Page 31: Product Specifications
Product Specifications MODELS REMARK BGE-103A BGE-123A REMARK ITEMS POWER SUPPLY 1Ø, 208/ 230V, 60Hz CAPACITY (Btu/h) 9,800/10,000 11,200/11,500 COOLING INPUT (W) 1,040/1,060 1,270/1,310 RUNNING CURRENT (A) 5.2/4.7 6.4/6.0 E.E.R. (Btu/W.h) CAPACITY (Btu/h) 9,200/11,200 HEATING INPUT (W) 2,900/3,500 RUNNING CURRENT (A) 14.0/15.3... - Page 32 Specifications and performance data subject to change without notice. HEAT CONTROLLER, INC. 1900 WELLWORTH AVENUE • JACKSON, MICHIGAN 49203 THE QUALITY LEADER IN CONDITIONING AIR 04/18/07 P/No.: 3828A20040M...