12.000 btu thru-the-wall air conditioner with 10.600 btu electric heater (27 pages)
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SINGLE ZONE DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT SYSTEM 17 SEER, HEAT PUMP INSTALLATION MANUAL 115V SYSTEMS: 2PAMSH09A-17 2PAMSH12A-17.2 208/230V SYSTEMS: 2PAMSH09B-17 2PAMSH12B-17.5 2PAMSH18B-17.7 2PAMSH24B-16 2PAMSH30B-18 2PAMSH36B-16 Before using your air conditioner please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference, along with...
Safety Precautions Read Safety Precautions Before Installation Incorrect installation due to ignoring or not following installation and usage 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.
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WARNING (continued) 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 phase 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.
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. NAME ILLUSTRATION QUANTITY...
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NAME ILLUSTRATION QUANTITY User manual ---------- Installation manual ---------- Remote control user manual ---------- Connecting pipe assembly Φ 6.35 (1/4 in.) These parts must be Liquid Side purchased separately. Φ 9.52 (3/8 in.) Consult the dealer about the pipe size. Φ...
Unit Parts Wall Mounting Plate Front Panel Power Cable (Some Units) Louver Drainage Pipe Functional Filter (On Front of Main Filter - Some Units) Signal Cable Refrigerant Piping Remote Control (Some Units) Remote Holder Outdoor Unit Power Cabl e (Some Units) Fig.
Indoor Unit Installation DO NOT install unit in the following Installation Instructions – locations: Indoor Unit Near any source of heat, steam, or combustible gas PRIOR TO INSTALLATION Near flammable items such as curtains Before installing the indoor unit, refer to the or clothing label on the product box to make sure that the model number of the indoor unit matches the...
Refer to the following diagram to ensure proper distance from walls and ceiling: 5.9 in. (15 cm) or more 4.75 in. (12 cm) 4.75 in. (12 cm) or more or more 90.55 in. (2.3 m) or more 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...
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Wall 7.05 in.(179mm) Indoor Outdoor 9,000 BTU 4 in.(101mm) 5.35 in.(136mm) Indoor unit outline Left rear wall hole Right rear wall hole 2.5 in.(65mm) 28.45 in. (722mm) 2.5 in.(65mm) 9.15 in.(232mm) 12,000 BTU 7.55 in.(192mm) 5.05 in.(128mm) Fig. 3.2 Indoor unit outline MOUNTING PLATE DIMENSIONS Left rear wall hole Right rear wall hole...
Step 4: Prepare refrigerant piping 3. Use scissors to cut down the length of the insulating sleeve to reveal about 6 in. (15 The refrigerant piping is inside an insulating cm) of the refrigerant piping. This serves sleeve attached to the back of the unit. You must two purposes: prepare the piping before passing it through the hole in the wall.
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 hand side of unit (when you’re facing the back the unused drain hole with the rubber plug of the unit).
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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.
Step 6: Connect signal cable TAKE NOTE OF FUSE SPECIFICATIONS The signal cable enables communication The air conditioner’s circuit board (PCB) is between the indoor and outdoor units. You designed with a fuse to provide overcurrent must first choose the right cable size before protection.
6. Feed the signal wire through this slot, from DO NOT INTERTWINE SIGNAL CABLE the back of the unit to the front. WITH OTHER WIRES 7. Facing the front of the unit, match the wire While bundling these items together, do not colors with the labels on the terminal block, intertwine or cross the signal cable with any connect the u-lug and and firmly screw each...
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3. Connect drain hose and refrigerant piping If refrigerant piping is already embedded (refer to “Refrigerant Piping Connection” in the wall, do the following: section of this manual for instructions). 1. Hook the top of the indoor unit on the upper 4.
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 Fig.
If the drain joint comes with a rubber seal SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR (see Fig. 4.4-A), do the following: EXTREME WEATHER 1. Fit the rubber seal on the end of the drain joint If the unit is exposed to heavy wind: that will connect to the outdoor unit.
Step 3: Anchor outdoor unit The outdoor unit can be anchored to the ground or to a wall-mounted bracket. UNIT MOUNTING DIMENSIONS The following is a list of different outdoor unit sizes and the distance between their mounting feet. Prepare the installation base of the unit according to the Fig.
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 national electrical codes, and must be Before installing a wall-mounted unit, make installed by a licensed electrician.
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PAY ATTENTION TO LIVE WIRE WARNING While crimping wires, make sure you clearly BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ELECTRICAL distinguish the Live (“L”) Wire from other wires. OR WIRING WORK, TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER TO THE SYSTEM. WARNING 1. Prepare the cable for connection: ALL WIRING MUST PERFORMED STRICTLY USE THE RIGHT CABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WIRING...
Refrigerant Piping Connection Note on Pipe Length The length of refrigerant piping will affect the performance and energy efficiency of the unit. Nominal efficiency is tested on units with a pipe length of 16.5 ft (5 meters). Refer to the table below for specifications on the maximum length and drop height of piping. Maximum Length and Drop Height of Refrigerant Piping per Unit Model Model Capacity (BTU/h)
4. Remove PVC tape from ends of pipe when DO NOT DEFORM PIPE ready to perform flaring work. WHILE CUTTING 5. Clamp flare form on the end of the pipe. Be extra careful not to damage, dent, or deform The end of the pipe must extend beyond the the pipe while cutting.
6. Place flaring tool onto the form. Instructions for Connecting Piping 7. Turn the handle of the flaring tool to Indoor Unit clockwise until the pipe is fully flared. 1. Align the center of the two pipes that you will 8.
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Instructions for Connecting Piping USE WRENCH TO GRIP MAIN to Outdoor Unit BODY OF VALVE Torque from tightening the flare nut can 1. Unscrew the cover from the packed valve on snap off other parts of valve. the side of the outdoor unit. (See Fig. 5.9.) Valve Cover Fig.
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 pump, read their operation manuals to familiarize can damage the air conditioner, reduce its yourself with how to use them properly.
Open the Low Pressure side of the manifold gauge. Keep the High Pressure side closed. Flare nut Turn on the vacuum pump to evacuate the system. Run the vacuum for at least 15 minutes, or until the Compound Meter reads -10 (-76cmHG).
Electrical and Gas Leak Checks WARNING – RISK OF Electrical Safety Checks ELECTRIC SHOCK After installation, confirm that all electrical ALL WIRING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL wiring is installed in accordance with local and AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES, national regulations, and according to the AND MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED Installation Manual ELECTRICIAN.
Test Run Before Test Run List of Checks to Perform PASS/FAIL No electrical leakage Only perform test run after you have completed the following steps: Unit is properly grounded • Electrical Safety Checks – Confirm that the unit’s electrical system is safe and All electrical terminals operating properly properly covered...
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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. Refer to “Gas Leak Check”...
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Distributed by: Perfect Aire, LLC 5151 Belt Line Rd. Suite 878 Dallas, TX 75254 844-472-2473 www.perfectaire.us Specification and performance data is subject to change without notice. Printed in China PA/Manual_Gen2SZMSInstall/08172017...
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