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Blueridge BM12MCD Installation Manual

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Concealed Ducted
Inside Air Handler
Installation Manual
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Read this manual carefully before
installing or operating your new air
conditioning unit. Make sure to save this
manual for future reference.
This manual only describes the outdoor
unit of user's. When using the indoor unit,
refer to the user's manual of indoor unit.
Models:
BM12MCD
BM18MCD

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  • Page 1 Concealed Ducted Inside Air Handler Installation Manual Models: BM12MCD BM18MCD IMPORTANT NOTE: Read this manual carefully before installing or operating your new air conditioning unit. Make sure to save this manual for future reference. This manual only describes the outdoor unit of user’s.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Safety Precautions ............................Owner's Manual 2. Unit Specifications and Features ......................1. Indoor unit ................................. 06 2. Operating temperature ..........................07 3. Other features ..............................07 3. Care and Maintenance ..........................4. Troubleshooting .............................
  • Page 3 Installation Manual 5. Accessories ................................6. Installation Summary ........................... 7. Unit Parts ................................8. Indoor Unit Installation ..........................1. Select installation location .......................... 16 2. Hang indoor unit ............................. 17 3. Duct and accessories installation ......................19 4. Instructions for converting from rear air return to bottom air return ........

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Read Safety Precautions Before Installation Incorrect installation due to ignoring instructions can cause serious damage or injury. WARNING CAUTION. The seriousness of potential damage or injuries is classified as either a This symbol indicates that ignoring instructions may cause death or serious injury.
  • Page 5 WARNING For all electrical work, use the specified cables. Connect cables tightly, and clamp them securely to prevent external forces from damaging the terminal. Improper electrical connections can overheat and cause fire, and may also cause shock. All wiring must be properly arranged to ensure that the control board cover can close properly.

  • Page 6: Unit Specifications And Features

    Unit Specifications and Features Indoor unit NOTE: The display panel shown below attaches to the control board inside the concealed ducted unit. The wired remote also must be wired through the display panel. Diagnostic codes shown on the display panel must be read at the unit. The infrared remote control is used for diagnosis only and does not communicate with the wall mounted controller.

  • Page 7: Operating Temperature

    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 HEAT mode FOR OUTDOOR UNITS COOL mode DRY mode WITH AUXILIARY ELECTRIC HEATER Room Temperature 62°F - 90°F...

  • Page 8: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance direction shown based on how you configure Cleaning Your Indoor Unit the unit. 3. Remove the air filter. BEFORE CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE 4. Clean the air filter by vacuuming the surface or washing it in warm water with mild detergent. ALWAYS TURN OFF YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 5.
  • Page 9 Maintenance – Long Periods of Non-Use If using water, the inlet side If using a vacuum cleaner, should face down and away the inlet side should face If you plan not to use your air conditioner for an from the water stream. the vacuum.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If any of the following conditions occurs, turn off your unit immediately! • You smell a burning odor • The unit emits loud or abnormal sounds • A power fuse blows or the circuit breaker frequently trips •...
  • Page 11 Issue Possible Causes The outdoor unit The unit will make different 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.
  • Page 12 Issue Possible Causes Solution Power failure Wait for the power to be restored The power is turned off Turn on the power The fuse is burned out Replace the fuse The unit is not working Remote control batteries are dead Replace batteries The Unit’s 3-minute protection Wait three minutes after restarting...

  • Page 13: Accessories

    There are two types of remote controls: wired and wireless. Select a remote controller based on customer preferences and requirements and install in an appropriate place. Refer to catalogues and technical literature for guidance on selecting a suitable remote controller Model Size Name BM12MCD Parts you must purchase BM18MCD 1/4" separately. Consult the liquid line...

  • Page 14: Installation Summary

    Installation Summary Install the indoor unit Install the drainpipe Install the outdoor unit Connect the wires Connect the refrigerant Evacuate the pipes refrigeration system Revised 5/14/2020  Page 14 ...

  • Page 15: Unit Parts

    Unit Parts NOTE: The installation must be performed in accordance with the requirement of local and national standards. The installation may be slightly different in different areas. 1. Air outlet 2. Air inlet 3. Electric control cabinet 4. Drain pipe 5.

  • Page 16: Indoor Unit Installation

    Indoor Unit Installation Installation Instructions – Indoor Unit NOTE: Panel installation should be performed after piping and wiring have been completed. Step 1: Select installation location DO NOT install unit in the following locations: Before installing the indoor unit, you must Areas with oil drilling or fracking choose an appropriate location.

  • Page 17: Hang Indoor Unit

    Step 2: Hang indoor unit 1. Please refer to the following diagrams to mark the drill location of ceiling anchors. Air outlet dimensions Air inlet dimensions Air filter Descending ventilation opening and mount points Air filter Electric control box air outlet air return Size of mounted Outline dimension...
  • Page 18 Wooden hanging support structure 3. After you select an installation location, align the refrigerant pipes, drain pipes, as Perform any necessary framing, then bolt well as indoor and outdoor wires with their through threaded rod to match the mount points connection points before mounting the unit.

  • Page 19: Duct And Accessories Installation

    Step 3: Duct and accessories installation Step 4: Instructions for converting from rear air return to bottom air return 1. Install the filter at the register for maintenance access, or on the unit if direct 1. Take off the ventilation panel and flange. return.

  • Page 20: Motor And Drain Pump Maintenance

    Step 5: Motor and drain pump maintenance Step 6: Drill wall hole for connective piping (the rear ventilated panel is used as an example) 1. Determine the location of the wall hole based Motor maintenance: on the location of the outdoor unit. 1.

  • Page 21: Connect Drain Hose

    Step 7: Connect drain hose NOTE ON PROPER DRAIN PIPING The drainpipe is used to drain water away from the unit. Improper installation may cause unit • When using an extended drainpipe, and property damage. tighten the indoor connection with an additional protection tube.

  • Page 22: Refrigerant Piping Connection

    Refrigerant Piping Connection When connecting refrigerant piping, take care to keep all refrigerant lines clean and clear of debris, moisture and other contaminants. Doing so will help ensure optimal performance and longer service life. 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 16.5ft.

  • Page 23: Connection Instructions -Refrigerant Piping

    CAUTION If the outdoor unit is installed higher than the indoor unit: -It is recommended that vertical suction risers not be upsized. Proper oil return to the compressor should be maintained with suction gas velocity. If velocities drop below 1500fpm (feet per minute), oil return will be decreased.

  • Page 24: Remove Burrs

    Step 2: Remove burrs 4. Remove PVC tape from ends of pipe when Burrs can affect the air-tight seal of refrigerant piping ready to perform flaring work. connection. They must be completely removed. 5. Clamp flare form on the end of the pipe. The end 1.

  • Page 25: Connect Pipes

    Note: Use of an approved refrigerant sealant is Step 4: Connect pipes recommended for all flare joint connections. When connecting refrigerant pipes, be careful not to use excessive torque or to deform the piping in Instructions for Connecting Piping to any way.

  • Page 26: Wiring

    Wiring BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ELECTRICAL WORK, READ THESE REGULATIONS 1. All wiring must comply with local and national electrical codes, regulations 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 27 Control box Indoor Unit Wiring 1. Prepare the cable for connection. a. Using wire strippers, strip the rubber jacket from both ends of the signal cable to reveal about 5.9” of the wire. b. Strip the insulation from the ends of the wires.
  • Page 28 Install Outdoor Unit (see separate manual) When you have finished installing all indoor air handlers, proceed to installation of the outdoor unit. Complete installation instructions and startup procedures are given in the outdoor unit installation manual. Copies are always available at AlpineHomeAir.com by searching your unit's model number and scrolling to Documents.

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