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) ROOM AIR CONDITIONER Installation Manual ComfortStar ® CPA3-09CD(I) (22Y) CPA3-12CD(I) (22Z) CPA3-18CD(I) (231) IMPORTANT NOTE: Read this manual carefully before installing or operating your new air conditioning unit. Make sure to save this manual for future reference.
CONTENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PRODUCT OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRODUCTION INST ALLA Tl ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REF RIG ERA NT Pl Pl NG CONNECTION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WI RI NG PRECAUTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al R EV ACUA Tl ON ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE ON ADDI NG REFRIGERANT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEST RUN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS It is really important you 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. Explanation of Symbols WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of personal injury or loss of...
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WARNINGS FOR PRODUCT INSTALLATION • Turn off the air conditioner and disconnect the power before performing any installation or repairing. Failure to do so can cause electric shock. • Installation must be performed by an authorized dealer or specialist. Defective installation can cause water leakage, electrical shock, or fire.
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Outdoor unit Model Indoor unit / CHF3-06CD(O) CPA3-12CD(I) / CHF3-09CD(O) CPA3-12CD(I) / CPP3-09CD(O) CPA3-12CD(I) C PP3-12CD(O ) CPA3-12CD(I) CHF3-12CD(O ) CPP3-18CD(O) CPA3-18CD(I) CHF3-18CD(O) / Room size restriction The appliances are connected via an air duct system to one or more rooms, the bottom of the air outlet of the air duct in the room should be at a height >7.3ft/2.2m from the floor.
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• It is a permanent opening. • It extends to the floor. • It is intended for people to walk through. For fixed appliances, the area of the adjacent rooms, on the same floor, connected by permanent opening in the walls and/or doors between occupied spaces, including gaps between the wall and the floor, can be considered a single room when determining compliance to Amin, provided all of the following are met.
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• The room into which refrigerant can leak, plus the connected adjacent room (s) shall have a total area of not less than TAmin. <'. 50% of Anvm1n 2:20mm • The room area in which the unit is installed shall be not less than 20 %TAmin.
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When the unit detects a refrigerant leak, the minimum airflow of the indoor unit is as follows: Model 294CFM 294CFM 353CFM 588CFM Nominal air volume 500m 500m 600m 1000m 1. Installation (where refr i where refrigerant pipes are allowed) - Any person who is involved with working on or breaking into a refrigerant circuit should hold a current valid certificate from an industry-accredited assessment authority, which authorises their competence to handle refrigerants safely in accordance with an industry recognised assessment specification.
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2. When a FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT is used, the requirements f or installation space of appliance and/or ventilation requirements are determined according to - the mass charge amount (M) used in the appliance, - the installation location, - the type of ventilation of the location or of the appliance. - piping material, pipe routing, and installation shall include protection from physical damage in operation and service, and be in compliance with national and local codes and standards, such as ASHRAE 15, IAPMO Uniform...
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4. Ventilated area Ensure that the area is in the open or that it is adequately ventilated before breaking into the system or conducting any hot work. A degree of ventilation shall continue during the period that the work is carried out. The ventilation should safely disperse any released refrigerant and preferably expel it externally into the atmosphere.
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and finally pulling down to a vacuum (optional for A2L). This process shall be repeated until no refrigerant is within the system (optional for A2L). When the final oxygen-free nitrogen charge is used, the system shall be vented down to atmospheric pressure to enable work to take place.
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-for appliances using A2L refrigerants connected via an air duct system to one or more rooms, a warning that only auxiliary devices approved by the appliance manufacturer or declared suitable with the refrigerant shall be installed in connecting ductwork. The manufacturer shall list in the instructions all approved auxiliary devices by manufacturer and model number for use with the specific appliance, if those devices have a potential to become an ignition source.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW � 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. The installation must be performed in accordance with the requirement of local 。...
PRODUCTION INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES The air conditioner 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. The items are not included with the air conditioner must be purchased separately.
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MANUAL button: This button selects the mode in the following order: AUTO, FORCED COOL, OFF. FORCED COOL mode: In FORCED COOL mode, the Operation light flashes. The system will then turn to AUTO after it has cooled with a high wind speed for 30 minutes. The remote control will be disabled during this operation.
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。 。 INSTALLATION SUMMARY 。 。 。 。 Install the indoor unit Install the drain p i p e Install the outdoor unit Evacuate the Connect the wires Connect the refrigerant refrigeration system p i p es 飞 厂 Perform a test run...
Install the Indoor Unit ) 匾 Select installation location 9NOTE Before installing the indoor 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: _...
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) 国 Confirm installation sizes Installation place The distance between the mounted indoor unit should meet the specifications illustrated in the following diagram. >11.Sin (30cm) 沁豁、、、、、、\\\\§ Strong and durable ceiling � >O.Sin (2c 淤 Indoor unit Left Right side side —---0 —...
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国 Hang indoor unit 3.1. Please refer to the following diagrams to locate the four positioning screw bolt holes on the ceiling. Be sure to mark the places where you will drill ceiling hook holes. I飞 。 丁 Air outlet dimensions 甘...
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2. I n stall and fit pipes and wires after you have Ceiling Bolt Installation Guidelines finished installing the main body. When 1) Wood choosing where to start, determine the The mounting holes for upper foam are used for direction of the pipes to be drawn out. auxiliary positioning bolts (if the foam is damaged, Especially in cases where there is a ceiling the spacing between the actual lifting lugs shall be...
) 霆 Duct and accessories installation 1. Install the filter according to the size of the air NOTE: inlet. 1. The min. length of the duct should be more 2. Install the canvas tie-in between the body and than 3.28ft/1m, and fix on the air inlet by screws duct.
Motor and drain pump maintenance (T he rear ventilated panel is used as an example) 1) Motor maintenance: 2) Pump maintenance: 1. Take off the ventilated panel. 1. Remove four screws from the drain pump. 2. Take off the blower housing. 2.
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■ ) 。 。 n n e c t d r a i n h The drainpipe is used to drain water away from NOTE ON DRAINPIPE INSTALLATION the unit. Improper installation may cause unit • When using an extended drainpipe, and property damage.
Units with a pump 2. Turn on the unit in COOLING mode. You will hear the drain pump. Check whether the Air vent (Each indoor Air vents are not allowed unit must have a vent) 一 厂 water is discharged properly (a 1-minute lag Airvent Incline ———...
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匾 Install Your Outdoor Unit ) 气 i t a 。 。 。 。 . la 比 . la 。 。 Proper installation locations meet the following standards: 勹 回 , 伸 20m(500mm) or more when front 三 疡 and sides of the unit are clear 伪...
) 匾 Install drain joint Base pan hole of outdoor unit Step 1: Find out the base pan hole of outdoor unit. Seal ► 言 之 Step 2: • Fit the rubber seal on the end of the drain joint that will connect to the outdoor unit.
履 ) Anchor Outdoor Unit WARNING WHEN DRILLING INTO CONCRETE, EYE PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED AT ALL TIME. • The outdoor unit can be anchored to the ground or to a wall-mounted bracket with bolt (MlO). Prepare the installation base of the unit according to the dimensions below. •...
REFRIGERANT PIPING CONNECTION When connecting refrigerant piping, � let substances or gases other than the specified refrigerant enter the unit. The presence of other gases or substances will lower the unit's capacit y , and can cause abnormally high pressure in the refrigeration cycle. This can cause explosion and injury .
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Connection Instructions Refrigerant Piping 一 心 CAUTION • The branching pipe must be installed horizontally. An angle of more than 10 ° may cause malfunction. • DO NOT install the connecting pipe until both indoor and outdoor units have been installed. •...
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• Clamp flare from on the end of the pipe. The end of the pipe must extend beyond the flare form. Flare form Pipe • Place flaring tool onto the form. Torque wrench • Turn the handle of the flaring tool clockwise until the pipe is fully flared.
WIRING PRECAUTIONS WARNING BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ELECTRICAL WORK, READ THESE WARNINGS. • All wiring must comply with local and national • To avoid getting an electric shock, never electrical codes, regulations and must be installed touch the electrical components soon by a licensed electrician.
NOTE ON CIRCUIT BREAKER When the maximum current of the air conditioner is more than 16A, a circuit breaker or leakage protection switch with protective device shall be used (purchased separately). When the maximum current of the air conditioner is less than 16A, the power cord of air conditioner shall be equipped with plug (purchased separately).
INDOOR UNIT WIRING 1. Prepare the cable for connection. 心 CAUTION a. Using wire strippers, strip the rubber jacket from both ends of the signal cable to reveal • While connecting the wires, please strictly about 5.9in (150mm) of the wire. follow the wiring diagram.
AIR EVACUATION NOTE en opening valve stems, turn the hexagonal wrench until it hits against the stopper. Do not try to force the valve to open further. 6. Close the Low Pressure side of the manifold Preparations and precautions gauge, and turn off the vacuum pump. 7.
NOTE ON ADDING REFRIGERANT [心 、 CAUTION DO NOT mix refrigerant types. 丿 Some systems require additional charging depending on pipe lengths. In North America, the standard pipe length is 25ft (7.5m). The refrigerant should be charged from the service port on the outdoor unit's low pressure valve.
TEST RUN 心 � C AUTION Failure to perform the test run may result in unit damage, property damage, or personal injury. Check to see that the drainage system is Before test run unimpeded and draining smoothly. g. Ensure there is no vibration or abnormal A test run must be performed after the entire noise during operation.
COMMISSION The indoor ducted units can be programmed for different static pressures or Real-time constant airflows, Use the following steps to set the static pressure or Real-time constant airflow. WHEN USING THE 120L WIRED CONTROLLER To set Static Pressure airflow The factory default setting is SPl, the external static pressure can be manually changed to the fan curves 1,2,3,4,5,6 , 7,8.
PACKING AND UNPACKING THE UNIT Instructions for packing unpacking the unit: Unpacking: Indoor unit: 1. Cut the packing belt. 2. Unpack the package. 3. Take out the packing cushion and packing support. 4. Remove the packing film. 5. Take out the accessories. 6.
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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. Any updates to the manual will be uploaded to the service website, please check for the latest version. QS0041一T2(R454B) 16123000A33263...
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