Table of Contents Installation Manual Safety Precautions......Accessories........6 Installation Summary - Indoor Unit..Unit Parts.......... 10 Indoor Unit Installation..11 1. Select installation location......11 2. Attach mounting plate to wall....12 3. Drill wall hole for connective piping.... 12 4.
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Refrigerant Piping Connection..25 A. Note on Pipe Length..........25 B. Connection Instructions –Refrigerant Piping..... 25 1. Cut pipe.............. 25 2. Remove burrs............26 3. Flare pipe ends............ 26 4. Connect pipes............. 27 Air Evacuation....29 1. Evacuation Instructions...... 29 2.
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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.
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WARNING 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.
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 Shape Quantity...
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Scan here to download the latest version of this manual. ENGLISH AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS WALL MOUNTED UNIT Installation manual INSTALLATION MANUAL MODELS: ARCMI-09/ARCMO-09 ARCMI-12/ARCMO-12 ARCMI-18/ARCMO-18 ARCMI-24/ARCMO-24 Scan here to download the latest version of this manual. ENGLISH AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS REMOTE CONTROLLER Remote controller USER’S MANUAL...
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 Remote Control Holder(Some Units) Outdoor Unit Power Cable (Some Units) Fig.
Indoor Unit Installation install unit in the following DO NOT Installation Instructions – Indoor locations: Unit Near any source of heat, steam, or combustible gas PRIOR TO INSTALLATION Near flammable items such as curtains or Before installing the indoor unit, refer to the 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: 15cm (5.9in) or more 12cm (4.75in) 12cm (4.75in) or more or more 2.3m (90.55in) 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 will mount the indoor unit.
3. Use scissors to cut down the length of the Step 4: Prepare refrigerant piping insulating sleeve to reveal about 15cm (6in) The refrigerant piping is inside an insulating of the refrigerant piping. This serves two sleeve attached to the back of the unit. You must purposes: prepare the piping before passing it through the •...
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 All wiring must comply with local and national electrical codes, and must be installed by a licensed electrician. All electrical connections must be made according to the Electrical Connection Diagram located on the panels of the indoor and outdoor units. If there is a serious safety issue with the power supply, stop work immediately.
Step 6: Connect signal cable TAKE NOTE OF FUSE SPECIFICATIONS The signal cable enables communication between The air conditioner’s circuit board (PCB) is the indoor and outdoor units. You must first designed with a fuse to provide overcurrent choose the right cable size before preparing it for protection.
6. Feed the signal wire through this slot, from DO NOT INTERTWINE SIGNAL CABLE WITH the back of the unit to the front. 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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If refrigerant piping is already embedded in Connect drain hose and refrigerant piping the wall, do the following: (refer to Refrigerant Piping Connection section of this manual for instructions). Hook the top of the indoor unit on the upper Keep pipe connection point exposed to hook of the mounting plate.
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 ...
If the drain joint comes with a rubber seal SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXTREME (see Fig. 4.4 - A ), do the following: WEATHER 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 Air inlet The following is a list of different Air inlet outdoor unit sizes and the distance between their mounting feet. Prepare the installation base of the Air outlet unit according to the dimensions...
If you will install the unit on a wall-mounted BEFORE PERFORMING bracket , do the following: ELECTRICAL WORK, READ THESE REGULATIONS All wiring must comply with local and CAUTION national electrical codes, and must be Before installing a wall-mounted unit, make installed by a licensed electrician.
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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 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 5 meters (16.5ft). 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)
DO NOT DEFORM PIPE WHILE CUTTING Flare nut Be extra careful not to damage, dent, or deform the pipe while cutting. This will drastically reduce the heating efficiency of the unit. Copper pipe Step 2: Remove burrs Burrs can affect the air-tight seal of refrigerant piping connection.
Place flaring tool onto the form. Instructions for Connecting Piping to Turn the handle of the flaring tool clockwise Indoor Unit until the pipe is fully flared. Align the center of the two pipes that you will Remove the flaring tool and flare form, then connect.
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Instructions for Connecting Piping USE SPANNER TO GRIP MAIN to Outdoor Unit BODY OF VALVE Torque from tightening the flare nut can snap Unscrew the cover from the packed valve on 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 -76cmHG (-10 Pa).
Electrical and Gas Leak Checks WARNING – RISK OF Electrical Safety Checks ELECTRIC SHOCK After installation, confirm that all electrical wiring ALL WIRING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL is installed in accordance with local and national AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES, regulations, and according to the Installation AND MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED Manual.
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 section for instructions.
European Disposal Guidelines This appliance contains refrigerant and other potentially hazardous materials. When disposing of this appliance, the law requires special collection and treatment. Do not dispose of this product as household waste or unsorted municipal waste. When disposing of this appliance, you have the following options: •...
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The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement. Consult with the sales agency or manufacturer for details.
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