Inverter single zone ductless mini-split (36 pages)
Summary of Contents for Mars Comfort Aire Century B-VMH12FU-1
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FLOOR-STANDING TYPE AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION MANUAL Owner’s Manual & FLOOR-STANDING TYPE AIR CONDITIONER Installation Manual Floor Standing Console Owner’s Manual & Installation Manual Models B-VMH12FU-1 IMPORTANT NOTE: Read this manual carefully before installing or operating your new air conditioning unit. Make sure to save this manual for IMPORTANT NOTE: future reference.
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Table of Contents Safety Precautions ................04 Owner’s Manual Unit Specifications and Features ............09 1. Indoor unit display................................09 2. Operating temperature..............................10 3. Other features ..................................11 4. Adjusting Air Flow Direction............................12 Care and Maintenance ..............13 Troubleshooting ................15...
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Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Installation Manual Accessories ....................18 Installation Summary ................19 Unit Parts ....................20 Indoor Unit Installation ...............21 1. Select installation location..............................21 2. Hang indoor unit..................................23 3. Drill wall hole for connective piping...........................24 4. Connect drain hose...................................25 Outdoor Unit Installation................. 1.
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Safety Precautions Read Safety Precautions Before Operation and 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. WARNING CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of...
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Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNINGS Turn o the device and disconnect the power before cleaning. Failure to do so can cause • electrical shock. Do not clean the air conditioner with excessive amounts of water. • Do not clean the air conditioner with combustible cleaning agents. Combustible cleaning agents •...
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 WARNINGS FOR PRODUCT INSTALLATION 1. Installation must be performed by an authorized dealer or specialist. Defective installation can cause water leakage, electrical shock, or re. 2. Installation must be performed according to the installation instructions. Improper installation can cause water leakage, electrical shock, or re.
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Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 WARNING for Using R32/R290 Refrigerant When ammable refrigerant are employed, appliance shall be stored in a well -ventilated area where the room size corresponds to the room area as speci ec for operation. For R32 frigerant models: Appliance shall be installed, operated and stored in a room with a oor area larger than X m²...
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Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 European Disposal Guidelines This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that waste electrical and eletrical equipment should not be mixed with general household waste. Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) This appliance contains refrigerant and other potentially hazardous materials.
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Unit Specifications and Features Indoor unit display NOTE: This display panel on the indoor unit can be used to operate the unit in case the remote control has been misplaced or is out of batteries. Air flow louver (at air outlet) Display panel Air inlet (with air filter in it) Air flow louver (at air outlet)
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Operating temperature When your air conditioner is used outside of the following temperature ranges, certain safety protection features may activate and cause the unit to disable. Inverter Split Type FOR OUTDOOR UNITS COOL mode HEAT mode DRY mode WITH AUXILIARY 17°C - 32°C...
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Other features Default Setting (some models) Louver Angle Memory Function (some models) When the air conditioner restarts after a Some models are designed with a louver angle power failure, it will default to the factory memory function. When the unit restarts after a settings (AUTO mode, AUTO fan, 24°C power failure, the angle of the horizontal louvers (76°F)).
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Adjusting Air Flow Direction • Manual Swing: Press Air Direction to x the • Adjust the Air Flow Direction Left and louver at a desired angle.The louver swings Right (upward or downward) at a di erent angle Hold the knob and move the louver.
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Care and Maintenance Cleaning Your Indoor Unit 4. Clean the air lter by vacuuming the surface or washing it in warm water with mild BEFORE CLEANING OR detergent. MAINTENANCE 5. Rinse the lter with clean water and allow it to air-dry.
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Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Maintenance – CAUTION Long Periods of Non-Use Before changing the lter or cleaning, • If you plan not to use your air conditioner for an turn o the unit and disconnect its power extended period of time, do the following: supply.
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Troubleshooting SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If any of the following conditions occurs, turn o your unit immediately! The power cord is damaged or abnormally warm • You smell a burning odor • The unit emits loud or abnormal sounds •...
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Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Issue Possible Causes The outdoor unit The unit will make di erent sounds based on its current operating mode. makes noises Dust is emitted from The unit may accumulate dust during extended periods of non-use, which will be either the indoor or emitted when the unit is turned on.
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Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Problem Possible Causes Solution Wait for the power to be restored Power failure The power is turned o Turn on the power The fuse is burned out Replace the fuse The unit is not working Replace batteries Remote control batteries are dead The Unit’...
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 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 re, or cause the equipment to fail. The items are not included with the air conditioner must be purchased separately.
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Installation Summary Install the indoor unit Install the drainpipe Install the outdoor unit L(L1) N(L2) Evacuate the refrigeration Connect the wires Connect the refrigerant system pipes Perform a test run...
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Unit Parts NOTE: The installation must be performed in accordance with the requirement of local and national standards. The installation may be slightly di erent in di erent areas. Air ow louver (at air outlet) Air inlet (with air lter in it) Display panel Drain pipe Connecting pipe...
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Indoor Unit Installation Installation Instructions – Indoor unit NOTE: Panel installation should be performed after piping and wiring have been completed. DO NOT install unit in the following Step 1: Select installation location locations: Before installing the indoor unit, you must choose an appropriate location.
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Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 6.81" 11.22" 3.7" Mounting plate Step 2: Installing the main body Fix the mounting plate with a tapping screw onto the wall. Mounting plate Tapping screw Washer <6mm Hang the indoor unit on the mounting plate. (The bottom of body can touch the oor or remain suspended, but the body must be installed vertically.)
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Step 3: Taking the indoor unit apart to 3. Remove the face plate. connect the pipes Remove the four screws. Open the bottom of the face plate at a 1. Open the front panel 30-degree angle. Lift the top of the face Slide the two stoppers on the left and right plate.
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Step 4: Network address set (some models) Step 5: Drill wall hole for connective piping 1. Determine the location of the wall hole (Only unit of 18000Btu/h has the function that based on the location of the outdoor unit. Network address set.) Every air-conditioner in network has only one 2.
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Step 6: Connect drain hose NOTE ON DRAINPIPE INSTALLATION The drainpipe is used to drain water away from • When using an extended drainpipe, tighten the unit. Improper installation may cause unit the indoor connection with an additional and property damage.
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Outdoor Unit Installation Install the unit by following local codes and install unit in the following locations: DO NOT regulations , they may differ slightly between di erent regions. Near an obstacle that will block air inlets and outlets Near a public street, crowded areas, or where noise from the unit will disturb others...
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Step 2: Install drain joint(Heat pump unit only) Step 3: Anchor outdoor unit Before bolting the outdoor unit in place, you must The outdoor unit can be anchored to the install the drain joint at the bottom of the unit. ground or to a wall-mounted bracket with Note that there are two di erent types of drain bolt(M10).
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Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 (unit: mm/inch) Outdoor Unit Dimensions Mounting Dimensions W x H x D Distance A Distance B 760x590x285 (29.9x23.2x11.2) 530 (20.85) 290 (11.4) 780x540x250 (30.7x21.25x9.85) 549 (21.6) 276 (10.85) 770x555x300 (30.3x21.85x11.8) 487 (19.2) 298 (11.7) 810x558x310 (31.9x22x12.2) 549 (21.6) 325 (12.8) 845x700x320 (33.27x27.5x12.6)
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Refrigerant Piping Connection When connecting refrigerant piping, do not let substances or gases other than the speci ed refrigerant enter the unit. The presence of other gases or substances will lower the unit’ s capacity, and can cause abnormally high pressure in the refrigeration cycle. This can cause explosion and injury.
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 CAUTION Connection Instructions – Refrigerant Piping Oil traps If oil flows back into the outdoor unit’s CAUTION compressor, this might cause liquid compression or deterioration of oil return. The branching pipe must be installed • Oil traps in the rising gas piping can prevent horizontally.
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Place aring tool onto the form. 2. Using a reamer or deburring tool, remove all burrs from the cut section of the pipe. Turn the handle of the aring tool clockwise until the pipe is fully ared. Flare the pipe in accordance with the dimensions.
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Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 5. While rmly gripping the nut, use a torque 6. After connecting the copper pipes to the indoor wrench to tighten the are nut according unit, wrap the power cable, signal cable and the to the torque values in above table. piping together with binding tape.
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Wiring BEFORE PERFORMING ANY Make sure that you do not cross your electrical wiring with your signal wiring. ELECTRICAL WORK, READ THESE This may cause distortion and REGULATIONS interference. 1. All wiring must comply with local and national The unit must be connected to the electrical codes, regulations and must be main outlet.
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Outdoor Unit Wiring Air switch (purchased seperately) Indoor unit power wires WARNING Before performing any electrical or wiring work, turn o the main power to the system. Indoor unit Outdoor unit 1. Prepare the cable for connection a.
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 b. Using wire strippers, strip the rubber 3. Connect the u-lugs to the terminals. jacket from both ends of the signal cable Match the wire colors/labels with the labels on to reveal approximately 15cm (5.9”) of the terminal block, Firmly screw the u-lug of wire.
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Power Specifications(Not applicable for North America) <16K 16K~18K MODEL(Btu/h) 1 Phase 1 Phase PHASE POWER 220-240V~, 50Hz/60Hz 220-240V~, 50Hz/60Hz FREQUENCY AND VOLT CIRCUIT BREAKER/FUSE(A) 20/16 20/16 INDOOR UNIT POWER WIRING(mm²) —— 3x1.0 OUTDOOR UNIT POWER WIRING 3x1.5 3x2.5 INDOOR/OUDOOR...
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Air Evacuation If there is a change in system pressure, refer Preparations and Precautions to Gas Leak Check section for information Air and foreign matter in the refrigerant circuit can on how to check for leaks. If there is no change in system pressure, unscrew the cap cause abnormal rises in pressure, which can damage from the packed valve (high pressure valve).
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Note on Adding Refrigerant Some systems require additional charging depending on pipe lengths. The standard pipe length varies according to local regulations. For example, in North America, the standard pipe length is 7.5m (25’). In other areas, the standard pipe length is 5m (16‘). The refrigerant should be charged from the service port on the outdoor unit’...
Installation Manual - B-VMH12FU-1 Test Run f. Check to see that the drainage system is Before Test Run unimpeded and draining smoothly. A test run must be performed after the entire g. Ensure there is no vibration or abnormal system has been completely installed. Confirm noise during operation.
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If for any reason the replacement part/product is no longer available during Ductless Mini-Split is installed as a complete matched system: outdoor unit the warranty period, MARS shall have the right to allow a credit in the and indoor unit, and only when the system is installed per MARS installation...
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