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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO. 1. GENERAL NOTES TO INSTALLER 2. PRECAUTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION 3. SPLIT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 4. MODELS 5. OPERATING LIMITS 6. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT OF INDOOR UNIT 7. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT OF OUTDOOR UNIT 8. SELECTING INSTALLATION LOCATION OF INDOOR UNIT 9.
1. GENERAL NOTES TO INSTALLER Split room air conditioner has been carefully designed and manufactured under strict Quality Control conditions. Therefore you are completely responsible for proper installation completion and operation of the air conditioner. Carefully read the manual carefully before proceeding with the installation to ensure correct installation.
7- Product normal sound ( refrigerant – moving parts – plastic parts ) 8- Inconvenience or commercial loss is not covered. The decision of Carrier in ascertaining the same will be final. Any such repairs will be carried - out at the expense of the owner ( purchaser ).
3. SPLIT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Indoor Unit Split System Models 53KHRT12 & 53KHRT18 Air Inlet Outdoor Unit Air outlet Split System Model 53KHRT24 Indoor Unit Air Inlet Outdoor Unit Air outlet 1: Remote control signal receiver. 2: LCD Display panel 3: Panel frame 4: Chassis 5: Front panel 6: Horizontal supply air louver...
6. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT OF INDOOR UNIT DIMENSIONS (mm) Dimensions Weight Model 42KHRT12 42KHRT18 42KHRT24 1030 7. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT OF OUTDOOR UNIT DIMENSIONS (mm) Mounting Unit Dimensions Dimensions Weight Model (mm) (mm) 38KHRT12 780 540 250 38KHRT18 760 590 285 39.5 Weight Model...
8. SELECTING INSTALLATION LOCATION OF INDOOR UNIT 8.1 CONSIDERATIONS OF SELECTING INSTALLATION LOCATION Select installation location which allows minimum clearances for free air circulation and easy accessibility for service and maintenance. Dimensions (mm) Back right • Select outlet location of piping from outlet location indoor unit which allows easy access to the ends of refrigerant piping lines to...
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ELECTING INSTALLA ATION LOC CATION OF F INDOOR R UNIT (Co nt.) ONSIDERA ATIONS O OF SELEC CTING INST TALLATIO ON LOCAT TION (Con nt.) ect installa ation locat tion which h permit th unit t to delive r air to all of the spa ace to be 1900 mm...
9. SELECTING INSTALLATION LOCATION OF OUTOOR UNIT INSTALLATION LOCATIONS The outdoor unit can be installed in any outside location, on a wall, on a roof or on a ground level. CONSIDERATIONS FOR SELECTING INSTALLATION LOCATIONS Avoid installation location which can lead to excessive distance between outdoor and indoor units to avoid alteration on system cooling performance.
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SELECTING INSTALLATION LOCATION OF OUTOOR UNIT (Cont.) CONSIDERATIONS FOR SELECTING INSTALLATION LOCATION (Cont.) Select the installation location of outdoor unit which is able to support operating weight of outdoor unit, and not cause vibration. Select the installation location of outdoor unit which is far away from the direct sunlight.
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SELECTING INSTALLATION LOCATION OF OUTOOR UNIT (Cont.) 9.3 MINIMUM CLEARANCES WHEN SELECTING INSTALLATION LOCATION FOR SINGLE OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION Obstacle at unit front ( air outlet ) Select installation location which allows the minimum clearances shown in the figures for 500 mm free air circulation and easy accessibility for or more...
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SELECTING INSTALLATION LOCATION OF OUTOOR UNIT (Cont.) 9.4 MINIMUM CLEARANCES WHEN SELECTING INSTALLATION LOCATION FOR SERIAL INSTALLATION OF MORE THAN ONE OUTDOOR UNIT Obstacle at unit front ( air outlet ) Select installation location which allows the 1000 mm minimum clearances shown in the figures for or more free air circulation and easy accessibility for service and maintenance :...
10. INSTALLATION LOCATION CHECK LIST (A) INDOOR UNIT - The installation location is close to the outdoor unit - The wall hole (required to pass refrigerant piping, electrical cables and drain line) is properly made as per installation required. - The installation location permit the unit to deliver air to all of the space to be air-conditioned - The installation location is far away from any sunlight - The installation location is far away from any heat sources...
11. INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES 11.1 STANDARD INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED FROM THE FACTORY DESCREPTION SHAPE USAGE Battery 1.5 volt size AAA To operate the wireless remote control alkaline type Wireless remote control To operate the air conditioner To illustrate control functions Owner manual of operation Installation Manual To illustrate installation instructions.
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INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES (Cont.) 11.4 OTHER INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES Not supplied from the factory but must be used in the installation field to complete installation. DESCREPTION USAGE Electrical Connection To electrically connect the indoor unit, the outdoor unit and circuit Cables breaker ـ...
13. INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION 13-1 PREPARATION STEPS BEFORE INSTALLATION STEP (1) :Selecting Wall Hole Location Back right or Back left piping : In case of passing refrigerant piping lines, electrical cables and condensate drain line behind the unit, drill a hole of 65mm behind the unit in one of the following locations as per the section : Right Side or Left Side Piping : In case of passing refrigerant piping lines, electrical cables and condensate drain line from unit right side or from unit left side, remove the pipe cover form the side panel.
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DOOR UNIT T INSTALL LATION (C Cont.) PREPAR RATION S STEPS BEF FORE INS STALLATIO ON (Cont. Step (2): Making W Wall Hole P Precaution Wall Before maki ng a hole, c heck carefu lly the follow wing points • The wal l is flat and perpendicu lar.
INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION (Cont.) 13-2 INSTALLATION STEPS OF INDOOR UNIT Step (1) : Installing wall hang bracket • Allow the clearance space around the unit, which permits adequate air circulation, easy access to the unit for easy service and maintenance. •...
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INSTALLATION OF INDOOR UNIT (Cont.) INSTALLATION STEPS OF INDOOR UNIT (Cont.) Step (4): Install indoor unit on the wall hang bracket 1. Pass refrigerant piping lines, electrical cables and condensate drain line through the wall sleeve Upper hooker before hooking the indoor unit onto the top of the wall hang bracket.
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14. REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION 14-1 HOW TO INSERT BATTERIES : (a) Remove the cover of battery (c) Press the button (at the front of remote compartment at the back of the control) with an object not sharp to operate remote control by pressing the the remote control.
REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION (Cont.) 14-2 INSTRUCTIONS OF USING WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL 1- The remote control must be directed toward the receiver of indoor unit when pressing the buttons of the desired functions. An acoustical acknowledgement sound (beep) will indicate that signal has been received.
15. OUTD DOOR UNIT T INSTALL LATION 15.1 P PREPARA ATION STE EPS BEFO ORE INSTA ALLATION Put packe d unit as sho own. b. Lift unit from cardboa ard. c. Remo ove service do oor (item 2) b remov ving one scre ew (item 1).
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CONNECTING REFRIGERANT PIPING LINES (Cont.) 16-2 POSSIBLE OUTLET LOCATIONS OF REFRIGERANT PIPING LINES FROM INDOOR UNIT The refrigerant piping lines can be connected in one of the following four outlet locations: • Select outlet location of piping from indoor unit which allows easy access to the ends of refrigerant piping lines to facilitate refrigerant leak testing and to facilitate service and maintenance.
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CONNEC TING REF RIGERANT T PIPING L LINES (Co nt.) 16-3 INS STRUCTIO ONS OF CO ONNECTII NG REFR RIGERANT T PIPING L LINES Avoid e excessive h height diff ference bet tween indoor a and outdo oor units. Keep th he height d difference t to a strict...
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CONNEC TING REF RIGERANT T PIPING L LINES (Co nt.) INSTRUC CTIONS OF F CONNEC CTIING RE EFRIGERA ANT PIPIN NG LINES (Cont.) en making a bend, th he installer r cuts insu ulation and d slides it a away from the bend Copper area...
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CONNEC CTING RE EFRIGER RANT PIP ING LINE ES (Cont. 16.4 USE E OF REFR RIGERAN T PIPING LINES The followi ing data refe ers to the us se of refrige rant piping lines of diam meters equiv valent to tha at use in units where = Maximum...
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CONNECTING REFRIGERANT PIPING LINES (Cont.) 16. DIAMETERS AND LENGTHS OF REFRIGERANT PIPING LINES Gas line Liquid line Max. Line Model diameter diameter Length (MT) 53KHRT12 3/8” 1/4” 53KHRT18 1/2” 1/4” 53KHRT24 1/2” 1/4” 16.6 REFRIGERANT CHARGE (1) The outdoor unit is factory supplied with refrigerant charge for use with refrigerant piping lines of length 3 meters and with added 50 grams for air and moisture purge from the system.
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CONNEC TING REF RIGERANT T PIPING ( (Cont.) 16.7 DES SCRIPTION N OF REFR RIGERAN T CONNE CTIONS O OF OUTDO OOR UNIT Outdoor Un nits Outdoo or Unit 38KHRT12 38KHR RT24 38KHRT18 ) Gas flare e valve. (2) Gas s service valv 3) Gas port to open &...
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CONNECTI ING REFRI IGERANT PIPING LIN NES (Cont 6-11 STE EPS OF PR REPARING G REFRIG ERANT P IPING LIN ES BEFO RE CONN NECTIONS ( IN N CASE OF NOT USING G THE OPTIO ONAL FACT ORY REFRI GERANT PI PING LINES S WITH THE FLARE NUT...
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ONNECTIN NG REFRIG GERANT P PIPING LIN NES (Cont. TEPS OF PREPARIN NG REFRI IGERANT PIPING L INES BEF FORE CON NNECTION NS (Cont.) STEP (4): R Removing g protectiv ve plastic nuts as line of gas and d liquid co onnections s of n indoor unit...
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CONNEC TING REF RIGERANT T PIPING ( (Cont.) 16-12 ST TEPS OF C CONNECT TING REFR RIGERAN T PIPING LINES TO O INDOOR R UNIT Connec cting gas a and liquid d piping lin respect tively with h gas and liquid half unions of indoor...
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CONNECTING REFRIGERANT PIPING LINES (Cont.) 16-14 AIR PURGING OF INDOOR UNIT AND REFRIGERANT PIPING LINES 16-14-1 INTRODUCTION • In some countries the law does not permit purging by blowing refrigerant through the lines. If this is the case, please refer to page (35) using the vacuum pump. •...
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CONNECTING REFRIGERANT PIPING LINES (Cont.) AIR PURGING OF INDOOR UNIT AND REFRIGERANT PIPING LINES USING REFRIGERANT CONTAINED IN OUTDOOR UNIT (Cont.) Air purging procedure: (1) Recheck the refrigerant piping connections. (2) Open the valve stem of the 2-way liquid valve counterclockwise approximately 90°, wait 10 seconds, and then set it to closed position.
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CONNECTING REFRIGERANT PIPING LINES (Cont.) AIR PURGING OF INDOOR UNIT AND REFRIGERANT PIPING LINES (Cont.) 16-14-3 AIR PURGING OF INDOOR UNIT AND REFRIGERANT PIPING LINES USING VACUUM PUMP Notes: NEVER use the system compressor as a vacuum pump. For the vacuum pump, check oil is filled up to the specified line of the oil gauge. Air purging procedure using vacuum pump (1) Connect the vacuum pump to the charge set’s centre hose.
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CONNECTING REFRIGERANT PIPING LINES (Cont.) 16-15 PUMPING DOWN (RE-INSTALLATION) • INTRODUCTION Pump down means collecting all the refrigerant in the system back into the outdoor unit. Pump down must be actuated before disconnection of pipes, to avoid loss of refrigerant gas.
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CONNECTING REFRIGERANT PIPING LINES (Cont.) 16-16 REFRIGERANT LEAK CHECK After connecting the refrigerant piping lines with both outdoor and indoor units check the joints for refrigerant leakage by using one of the following methods : (1) Soapy water method Apply a soapy water or a liquid detergent on the indoor unit connections or outdoor unit connections by a soft brush to check for leakage of the connecting points of the piping.
CONNECTING CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE 17-1 SIZE OF CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE The condensate drain line (not supplied) for indoor unit must be made of PVC piping with an inside diameter of 5/8” (16 mm) and have suitable length for the chosen installation site. 17-2 POSSIBLE OUTLET LOCATIONS OF CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE WITH REFRIGERANT PIPING LINES AND ELECTRICAL CABLES FROM THE INDOOR UNIT NOTES...
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CONNEC CTING CO ONDENSAT TE DRAIN N LINE (Co ont.) 17-3 INST TRUCTION NS OF CO ONNECTIN NG CONDE ENSATE D DRAIN LIN (5) Avo id forming a a trap in the drain hose The drain h hose must b gradually i nclined dow wnwards...
18. CONNECTING ELECTRICAL WIRING 18-1 ELECTRICAL WIRING BETWEEN ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND CIRCUIT BREAKER OF AIR CONDITIONER WARNING All electrical connections between electrical power supply and circuit breaker of air conditioner are the responsibility of the customer and must be done by a qualified electrical technician according to national electrical wiring regulations to avoid fire due to short-circuiting.
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CONNECTING ELECTRICAL WIRING (Cont.) 18-2 ELECTRICAL WIRING BETWEEN INDOOR UNIT, OUTDOOR UNIT AND CIRCUIT BREAKER OF AIR CONDITIONER WARNING All electrical works including selection, installation of circuit breaker of air conditioner and all electrical connections between the outdoor unit, indoor unit and circuit breaker are the responsibility of the qualified installer and must be done according to national electrical wiring regulations to avoid fire due to short circuiting.
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CONNECTING ELECTRICAL WIRING (Cont.) 18-3 ELECTRICAL DATA Nominal Electrical Consumption Split Starting System Circuit 35 °C 46 °C 52 °C System Current Power Breaker Model (Note 1) Supply Cool Only V/1Ph/50Hz Watt Watt Watt 53KHRT12 220-240 1250 1475 1803 53KHRT18 220-240 1889 10.4...
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CONNECTING ELECTRICAL WIRING (Cont.) 18-4 FILED CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL WIRING system 53KHRT24 systems 53KHRT12 & 53KHRT18 Outdoor Unit Outdoor Unit Main Switch Circuit Main Switch Breaker Circuit Breaker Indoor Unit Indoor Unit LEGEND LEGEND Earth Earth Live power supply. Live power supply. N Neutral power supply.
19. FINISHING INSTALLATION FINISHING STEPS FOR INSTALLATION a. Tie together refrigerant piping, drain hose, d . Ensure that the remote control and electrical connection cords. control functions are working Form the refrigerant piping in the required direction properly and bind the drain hose, electrical connection cord and signal line together with vinyl tape.
20. TEST RUNNING 20.1 PRECAUTIONS BEFORE TEST RUNNING Operate test running after checking that the air filters and front panel are properly mounted. Operate testing running after completion of connecting refrigerant piping lines, drain line and electrical wiring 20.2 COOLING TEST RUNNING FUNCTION BY USING MANUAL CONTROL BUTTON Cooling test running function is used when the ambient temperature is too low ( lower than 17°C ) because the unit can not by controlled the remote to run the unit at cooling mode for testing purposes.
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TEST RUNNING (Cont.) 20.3 STEPS OF COOLING TEST RUNNING for model 53KHRT12 (1) Move circuit breaker to ON position. Outdoor Unit (2) Operate the system for cooling at high fan speed by using wireless remote control Details (3) After system operation becomes stabilized: - Measure low pressure to check correct refrigerant charge.
21. AIR CIRCULATION FOR INDOOR UNIT AIR FLOW DIRECTION CONTROL Air is supplied into the room through the supply air louvers located on the bottom of the indoor unit. Air from the room is drawn into the indoor unit through the front panel and filters which are located behind the front panel.
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AIR CIRCULATION FOR INDOOR UNIT (Cont.) CAUTION • The AIR DIRECTION and SWING buttons will be disabled when the air conditioner is not in operation ( including when the TIMER ON is set ). • Do not operate the air conditioner for long periods with the supply air direction set downward in cooling or dry mode.
22. AFTER INSTALLATION CHECK LIST 22.1 INDOOR UNIT a. The installation location is adequate. b. The unit is solidly mounted and leveled. c. The air filters are installed correctly. d. The vertical deflectors of supply air are manually adjusted for correct air diffusion. 22.2 OUTDOOR UNIT a.
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AFTER INSTALLATION CHECK LIST (Cont.) 22.6 FINISHING INSTALLATION a. The refrigerant piping lines, electrical cables and drain hose are lumped together. The drain hose is at the bottom of lump. b. The wall passage hole is properly sealed. 22.7 TESTING RUNNING a.
23. SELF F DIAGNOS STIC FUNC CTION FOR R MALFUN NCTIONS D DETECTIO EXPLAINA ATION OF F SELF-DIA AGNOSTIC C FUNCTIO - Self-diag gnostic func ction is the key for succ cess of air c conditioner o operation. - The prin nted circuit b boards exist ting inside t...
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