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OWNER'S MANUAL
Split Air Conditioner
IVEH121A / OVEH121A
IVEH181A / OVEH181A
IVEH241A / OVEH241A
Thank you for choosing our product.
For proper operation, please read and keep this manual carefully.
If you have lost the Owner's Manual, please visit: www.mirageappliances.us
CONFORMS TO
UL STD. 1995
CERTIFIED TO
CSA STD. C22.2
NO. 236

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Split Air Conditioner IVEH121A / OVEH121A IVEH181A / OVEH181A IVEH241A / OVEH241A Thank you for choosing our product. CONFORMS TO For proper operation, please read and keep this manual carefully. UL STD. 1995 CERTIFIED TO If you have lost the Owner’s Manual, please visit: www.mirageappliances.us CSA STD.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Owner’s/Installation manual Precautions..................Unit Specifications and Features..........Manual Operation (Without Remote)..........Care and Maintenance..............Troubleshooting................Remote Controller Specifications..........Operation of buttons................ Indicators on LCD................How to use the buttons..............Auto operation................. Dehumidifying operation..............Timer operation................Handling the remote controller............Installation..................
  • Page 3 Outdoor Unit Installation............... Installation Instructions -Outdoor Unit Step 1: Select installation location.......... Step 2: Install drain joint............Step 3: Anchor outdoor unit...50 Step 4: Connect signal and power cables...51 Refrigerant Piping Connection............ Note on Pipe Length.............. Connection Instructions - Refrigerant Piping......Step 1: Cut pipes............

  • Page 4: Precautions

    Precautions Read Safety Precautions Before Installation Incorrect installation due to ignoring instructions can cause serious damage or injury. The seriousness of potential damage or injuries is classified as either a WARNING or CAUTION. This symbol indicates that ignoring instructions may cause death or serious injury.
  • Page 5 ELECTRICAL WARNINGS • Only use the specified power cord. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manu- facturer or certified service agent. • Keep power plug clean. Remove any dust or grime that accumulates on or around the plug. Dirty plugs can cause fire or electric shock.

  • Page 6: Unit Specifications And Features

    Unit Specifications and Features Unit Parts...
  • Page 7 Achieving Optimal Performance Optimal performance for the COOL, HEAT, and DRY modes can be achieved in the following temperature ranges. When your air conditioner is used outside of these ranges, certain safety protection features will activate and cause the unit to perform less than optimally. Inverter Split Type FOR OUTDOOR UNITS WITH AUXILIARY...
  • Page 8 Other Features • Louver Angle Memory(some units) When turning on your unit, the louver will automatically • Auto-Restart resume its former angle. If the unit loses power, it will automatically restart with the prior settings once power has • Refrigerant Leakage Detection (some units) been restored.
  • Page 9 Setting Angle of Air Flow Setting Angle of Air Flow While the unit is on, use the SWING/DIRECT button to set the direction (vertical angle) of airflow. 1. Press the SWING/DIRECT button once to activate the louver. Each time you press the button, it will adjust the louver by 6°.
  • Page 10 Sleep Operation The SLEEP function is used to decrease energy use while you sleep (and don’t need the same temperature settings to stay comfortable). This function can only be activated via remote control. Press the SLEEP button when you are ready to go to sleep.

  • Page 11: Manual Operation (Without Remote)

    Manual Operation (Without Remote) How to operate your unit without the remote CAUTION control In the event that your remote control fails to The manual button is intended for test- work, your unit can be operated manually with ing purposes and emergency operation the MANUAL CONTROL button located on the only.

  • Page 12: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance 6. Rinse the filter with fresh water, then shake off excess water. 7. Dry it in a cool, dry place, and refrain from Cleaning Your Indoor Unit exposing it to direct sunlight. 8. When dry, re-clip the air freshening filter to the BEFORE CLEANING OR larger filter, then slide it back into the indoor unit.
  • Page 13 Maintenance – CAUTION Long Periods of Non-Use If you plan not to use your air conditioner for an • Before changing the filter or cleaning, turn off extended period of time, do the following: the unit and disconnect its power supply. •...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If ANY of the following conditions occurs, turn off your unit immediately! • The power cord is damaged or abnormally warm • You smell a burning odor • The unit emits loud or abnormal sounds • A power fuse blows or the circuit breaker frequently trips •...
  • Page 15 NOTE: If problem persists, contact a local dealer or your nearest customer service center. Provide them with a detailed description of the unit malfunction as well as your model number.
  • Page 16 Troubleshooting When troubles occur, please check the following points before contacting a repair company.
  • Page 17 NOTE: If your problem persists after performing the checks and diagnostics above, turn off your unit immediately and contact an authorized service center.

  • Page 18: Remote Controller Specifications

    Remote Controller Specifications Rated Voltage: 3.0V (Dry batteries) R03/LR03x2 Signal Recieving Range: 8m Environment: 23°F ~ 140°F NOTE: • Buttons design is based on typical model and might be slightly different from the actual one you purchased, the actual shape shall prevail. ON/O FF SILENCE •...

  • Page 19: Operation Of Buttons

    Operation of buttons ON/OFF Button This button turns the air conditioner ON and OFF. MODE Button Press this button to modify the air conditioner mode in a sequence of following: NOTE:Please do not select HEAT mode if the machine you purchased is cooling only type. Heat mode is not supported by the cooling only appli- ance.
  • Page 20 Operation of buttons TURBO Button Active/Disable Turbo function. Turbo function enables the unit to reach the preset temperature at cooling or heating operation in the shortest time(if the indoor unit does not support this function, there is no corresponding operation happening when pressing this button.) UP Button ( Push this button to increase the indoor tempera-...
  • Page 21 Operation of buttons TIMER OFF Button Press this button to initiate the auto-off time sequence. Each press will increase the auto -timed setting in 30 minutes increments. When the setting time displays 10.0, each press will increase the auto-timed setting in 60 minutes increments.

  • Page 22: Indicators On Lcd

    Indicators on LCD Information are displayed when the remote controller is powered up. Mode display Fan Speed Indication Note: All indicators shown in the figure are for the purpose of clear presentation. But during the actual operation only the relative functional signs are shown on the display window.

  • Page 23: How To Use The Buttons

    How to use the buttons Auto operation Ensure the unit is plugged in and power is available. The OPERATION indicator on the display panel of the indoor unit starts flashing. 1. Press the MODE button to select Auto. 2. Press the UP/DOWN button to set the desired temperature.

  • Page 24: Dehumidifying Operation

    How to use the buttons Dehumidifying operation Ensure the unit is plugged in and power is avail- able. The OPERATION indicator on the display panel of the indoor unit starts flashing. 1. Press the MODE button to select DRY mode. 2.

  • Page 25: Timer Operation

    Timer operation Press the TIMER ON button can set the auto-on time of the unit. Press the TIMER OFF button can set the auto-off time of the unit. To set the Auto-on time. 1. Press the TIMER ON button. The remote controller shows TIMER ON, the last Auto-on setting time and the signal “H”...
  • Page 26 CAUTION When you select the timer operation, the remote controller automatically transmits the timer signal to the indoor unit for the specified time. Therefore, keep the remote controller in a location where it can transmit the signal to the indoor unit properly. The effective operation time set by the remote controller for the timer function is limited to the following settings: 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16,17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24.
  • Page 27 TIMER OFF (Auto-off Operation) The TIMER OFF feature is useful when you want the unit to turn off automatically after you go to bed. The air conditioner will stop automatically at the set time. Example: To stop the air conditioner in 10 hours. 1.

  • Page 28: Handling The Remote Controller

    TIMER ON → TIMER OFF (Off → Start → Stop operation) This feature is useful when you want to start the air conditioner before you wake up and stop it after you leave the house. Example: To start the air conditioner 2 hours after setting, and stop it 5 hours after setting.
  • Page 29 Using the remote controller holder (optional) The remote controller can be attached to a wall or pillar by using a remote controller holder(not supplied, purchased separately). Before installing the remote controller, check that the air conditioner receives the signals properly. Install the remote controller with two screws.
  • Page 30 NOTE: The device could comply with the local national regulations. In Canada, it should comply with CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B). In USA, this device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 31: Installation

    INSTALLATION...

  • Page 32: Safety Precautions

    INSTALLATION MANUAL Safety Precautions Read Safety Precautions Before Installation Incorrect installation due to ignoring instructions can cause serious damage or injury. The seriousness of potential damage or injuries is classified as either a WARNING or CAUTION. This symbol indicates that ignoring instructions may cause death or serious injury.
  • Page 33 WARNING 6. For all electrical work, follow all local and national wiring standards, regulations, and the Installation Manual. You must use an independent circuit and single outlet to supply power. Do not connect other appliances to the same outlet. Insufficient electrical capacity or defects in electrical work can cause electrical shock or fire.

  • Page 34: Accessories

    Accessories The air conditioning system comes with the following accessories. Use all of the installation parts and accessories to install the air conditioner. Improper installation may result in water leakage, electrical shock and fire, or cause the equipment to fail.
  • Page 35 Owner’s/Installation manual...

  • Page 36: Installation Summary - Indoor Unit

    Installation Summary - Indoor Unit...

  • Page 38: Unit Parts

    Unit Parts NOTE ON ILLUSTRATIONS Illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes. The actual shape of your indoor unit may be slightly different. The actual shape shall prevail.

  • Page 39: Indoor Unit Installation

    Indoor Unit Installation Installation Instructions - Indoor Unit DO NOT install unit in the following locations: Near any source of heat, steam, or PRIOR TO INSTALLATION combustible gas Before installing the indoor unit, refer to the label Near fammable items such as on the product box to make sure that the model curtains or clothing number of the indoor unit matches the model...

  • Page 40: Step 2: Attach Mounting Plate To Wall

    Refer to the following diagram to ensure proper distance from walls and ceiling: Fig. 3.1 Step 2: Attach mounting plate to wall Step 3: Drill wall hole for connective piping The mounting plate is the device on which you You must drill a hole in the wall for refrigerant pip- will mount the indoor unit.
  • Page 41 MOUNTING PLATE DIMENSIONS Different models have different mounting plates. In order to ensure that you have ample room to mount the indoor unit, the diagrams to the right show different types of mounting plates along with the following dimensions: • Width of mounting plate •...

  • Page 42: Step 4: Prepare Refrigerant Piping

    Step 4: Prepare refrigerant piping 3. Use scissors to cut down the length of the The refrigerant piping is inside an insulating insulating sleeve to reveal about 6 in of the refrig- sleeve attached to the back of the unit. You must erant piping.

  • Page 43: Step 5: Connect Drain Hose

    Step 5: Connect drain hose PLUG THE UNUSED DRAIN HOLE By default, the drain hose is attached to the left- To prevent unwanted leaks you must plug the hand side of unit (when you’re facing the back of unused drain hole with the rubber plug provided. the unit).
  • Page 44 BEFORE PERFORMING ELECTRICAL WORK, READ THESE REGULATIONS 1. All wiring must comply with local and national electrical codes, and must be installed by a licensed electrician. 2. All electrical connections must be made according to the Electrical Connection Diagram located on the panels of the indoor and outdoor units.

  • Page 45: Step 6: Connect Signal And Power Cables

    Step 6: Connect signal and power cables TAKE NOTE OF FUSE SPECIFICATIONS The air conditioner’s circuit board (PCB) is The signal cable enables communication designed with a fuse to provide overcurrent between the indoor and outdoor units. You must protection. The specifications of the fuse are first choose the right cable size before preparing printed on the circuit board, such as: it for connection.

  • Page 46: Step 7: Wrap Piping And Cables

    6. Feed the signal wire through this slot, from the DO NOT INTERTWINE SIGNAL CABLE back of the unit to the front. WITH OTHER WIRES 7. Facing the front of the unit, match the wire col- While bundling these items together, do not ors with the labels on the terminal block, connect intertwine or cross the signal cable with any the u-lug and and firmly screw each wire to its...
  • Page 47 3. Connect drain hose and refrigerant piping If refrigerant piping is already embedded in the wall, do the following: (refer to Refrigerant Piping Connection section of 1. Hook the top of the indoor unit on the upper this manual for instructions). hook of the mounting plate.

  • Page 48: Outdoor Unit Installation

    Outdoor Unit Installation Installation Instructions -Outdoor Unit Step 1: Select installation location Before installing the outdoor unit, you must choose an appropriate location. The following are standards that will help you choose an appropriate location for the unit. Proper installation locations meet the following standards: Meets all spatial requirements shown in Installation Space Requirements (Fig.

  • Page 49: Step 2: Install Drain Joint

    SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXTREME If the drain joint comes with a rubber seal WEATHER (see Fig. 4.4 - A), do the following: If the unit is exposed to heavy wind: 1. Fit the rubber seal on the end of the drain joint Install unit so that air outlet fan is at a 90°...

  • Page 50: Step 3: Anchor Outdoor Unit

    Step 3: Anchor outdoor unit The outdoor unit can be anchored to the ground or to a wall-mounted bracket. Air inle t UNIT MOUNTING DIMENSIONS Air inle t The following is a list of different outdoor unit sizes and the distance between their mounting Air outlet feet.

  • Page 51: Step 4: Connect Signal And Power Cables

    If you will install the unit on a wall-mounted BEFORE PERFORMING bracket, do the following: ELECTRICAL WORK, READ THESE REGULATIONS CAUTION 1. All wiring must comply with local and nation- Before installing a wall-mounted unit, make sure al electrical codes, and must be installed by a that the wall is made of solid brick,concrete, or of licensed electrician.
  • Page 52 WARNING PAY ATTENTION TO LIVE WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ELECTRICAL OR While crimping wires, make sure you clearly dis- WIRING WORK, TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER tinguish the Live (“L”) Wire from other wires. TO THE SYSTEM. WARNING 1. Prepare the cable for connection: ALL WIRING MUST PERFORMED STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WIRING DIAGRAM LOCATED INSIDE THE OUTDOOR UNIT’S...

  • Page 53: Refrigerant Piping Connection

    Refrigerant Piping Connection. Note on Pipe Length The lenght of refrigerant piping will affect the performance and energy efficiency of the unit. Nominal efficiency is tested on units with a pipe length of 16.5ft. Refer to the table below for specifications on the maximun length and drop height of piping. Connection Instructions - Refrigerant Piping.

  • Page 54: Step 2: Remove Burrs

    DO NOT DEFORM PIPE WHILE CUTTING Be extra careful not to damage, dent, or deform the pipe while cutting. This will drastically reduce the heating efficiency of the unit. Step 2: Remove burrs Burrs can affect the air-tight seal of refrigerant piping connection.

  • Page 55: Step 4: Connect Pipes

    6. Place flaring tool onto the form. Instructions for connecting 7. Turn the handle of the flaring tool clockwise Piping to indoor Unit until the pipe is fully flared. 8. Remove the flaring tool and flare form, then 1. Align the center of the two pipes that you will inspect the end of the pipe for cracks and even connect.
  • Page 56 Instructions for connecting Piping to USE SPANNER TO GRIP MAIN Oudoor Unit BODY OF VALVE 1. Unscrew the cover from the packed valve on the side of the outdoor unit. Torque from tightening the flare nut can snap off (See Fig. 5.9) other parts of valve.

  • Page 57: Air Evacuation

    Air Evacuation Preparations and Precautions Evacuation Instructions Air and foreign matter in the refrigerant circuit Before using the manifold gauge and vacuum can cause abnormal rises in pressure, which can pump, read their operation manuals to familiarize damage the air conditioner, reduce its efficiency, yourself with how to use them properly.

  • Page 58: Note On Adding Refrigerant

    3. Open the low Pressure side of the manifold gauge. Keep the High Pressure side closed. 4. Turn on the vacuum pump to evacuate the system. 5. Run the vacuum for at least 15 minutes, or until the Compound Meter reads -76cmHG (-105Pa).

  • Page 59: Electrical And Gas Leak Checks

    Electrical and Gas Leak Checks Electrical Safety Checks WARNING After installation, confirm that all electrical wiring RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK is installed in accordance with local and nation- al regulations, and according to the Installation ALL WIRING MUST COMPLY WITH Manual.

  • Page 60: Test Run

    Test Run BEFORE TEST RUN Only perform test run after you have completed the following steps: • Electrical Safety Checks - Confirm that the unit’s electrical system is safe and operating properly. • Gas Leak Checks - Check all fare nut connections and confirm that the sys- tem is not leaking.
  • Page 61 DOUBLE-CHECK PIPE CONNECTIONS During operation, the pressure of the refrigerant circuit will increase. This may reveal leaks that were not present during your initial leak check. Take time during the Test Run to double-check that all refrigerant pipe connection points do not have leaks.
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