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Wil!i!d - Delivering Confidence INSTALLATION MANUAL VXP-SA Series Hyper Heat Single Zone Air Handler & Condenser A-VXP1 SSA-1 A-VXP36SA-1 A-VXP24SA-1 A-VXP48SA-1 A-VXP30SA-1 A-VXP60SA-1 IMPORTANT NOTE, Read this manual carefully before installing or operating your new air conditioning unit. Make sure to save this manual for future reference.
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM 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.
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM WARNINGS FOR PR O DUCT 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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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM WARNING F O R USING FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT 1. Installation (Space) - That the installation of pipe-work shall be kept to a minimum. - That pipe-work shall be protected from physical damage. - Where refrigerant pipes shall be compliance with national gas regulations. - That mechanical connections shall be accessible for maintenance purposes.
VXP Series - Outdoor IOM For R454B refrigerant charge amount and minimum room area: The machine you purchased may be one of the types in the table below. The indoor and outdoor units are designed to be used together. Please check the machine you purchased.The minimum room area of operating or storage should be as specified in the following table: P ro d u ct s...
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM Mc or MREL TAmin Mc or MREL TAmin Mc or MREL TAmin Mc or MREL TAmin [oz/kg] [oz/kg] [oz/kg] [oz/kg] [ f t [ f t [ f t [ f t <=62.7/1.776 289.2/8.2 271/25.18 134/3.8 126/11.67 211.6/6.0...
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM 1 . lnstallation(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.
VXP Series - Outdoor IOM not be isolated from the low side of the system in which case the entire system shall be pressure tested to the low side design pressure. b. The test pressure after removal of pressure source shall be maintained for at least 1 h with no decrease of pressure indicated by the test gauge, with test gauge resolution not exceeding 5% of the test pressure.
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM 9. No ignition sources No person carrying out work in relation to a REFRIG ERATING SYSTEM which involves exposing any pipe work shall use any sources of ignition in such a manner that it may lead to the risk of fire or explosion. All possible ignition sources, including cigarette smoking, should be kept sufficiently far away from the site of installation, repairing, removing and disposal, during which refrigerant can possibly be released to the surrounding space.
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM 14. Detection of flammable refrigerants Under no circumstances shall potential sources of ignition be used in the searching for or detection of refrigerant leaks. A halide torch(or any other detector using a naked flame) shall not be used. The following leak detection methods are deemed acceptable for refrigerant systems.
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM 17. Charging procedures In addition to conventional charging procedures, the following requirements shall be followed: Works shall be undertaken with appropriate tools only ( In case of uncertainty, please consult the manufacturer of the tools for use with flammable refrigerants) Ensure that contamination of different refrigerants does not occur when using charging equipment.
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM 20. Recovery When removing refrigerant from a system, either for servicing or decommissioning, it is recommended good practice that all refrigerants are removed safely. When transferring refrigerant into cylinders, ensure that only appropriate refrigerant recovery cylinders are employed. Ensure that the correct number of cylinders for holding the total system charge is available.
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM Explanation of symbols displayed on the indoor unit or outdoor unit This symbol shows that this appliance used a flammable �A2L refrigerant. If the refrigerant is leaked and exposed to an WARNING external ignition source, there is a risk of fire. This symbol shows that the operation manual should be CAUTION read carefully.
VXP Series - Outdoor IOM ACCESSORI ES T h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g sys t e m c o m e s w i t h t h e f o l l ow i n g a ccess o r i es . U s e a l l o f t h e i n sta l l a t i o n pa rts a n d a ccess o r i es t o i n sta l l t h e a i r co n d i t i o n e r.
< VXP Series - Outdoor IOM REFRI G E RANT PI PI NG CON N ECTION Safety Precaut ions WAR N I N G ------------------- • A l l fi e l d p i p i n g m u st b e co m p l eted by a l i ce n sed t e c h n i c i a n a n d m u s t co m p l y w i t h t h e l o c a l a n d n a t i o n a l reg u l a t i o n s .
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM Pipe specification Na me Model Remark Liq u id Side Gas Side 1 8 K 03/8in(09.52mm) 03/ 4in(01 9mm) Pipes are not 2 4 K 03/8in(09.52mm) 03/ 4in( 01 9mm) included in the accessories and Connecting 3 O K 03/8in(09.52mm)
VXP Series - Outdoor IOM Connection I nstructions- Refrigera n t Pi p i ng & CAUT I O N • The b ra n c h i n g p i pe m u st b e i n sta l led h o r i zonta l l y. A n a n g l e of m o re t h a n 1 0 °...
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM • C l a m p f l a re fro m o n t h e e n d of t h e p i pe. T h e e n d of t h e p i pe m u s t exte n d beyo n d t h e f l a re fo r m . F l a re form P i p e •...
VXP Series - Outdoor IOM OUTDOO R U N IT I NSTALLAT I O N N OTI CE --------------------- - I nsta l l t h e u n i t by fo l l owi n g local switchs a n d reg u l at i o n s , t h e re may be d i ffe r s l i g ht l y between d iffe rent reg ions.
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM DO NOT i nsta l l u n it i n the fol l ow i n g l ocations: N e a r a n obsta c l e that wi l l Near a n i m a l s o r p l a nts that w i l l N e a r a p u b l i c street, b l o c k a i r i n l ets a n d o u t l ets.
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM Base pan hole of outdoor unit C) - Seal ... � Sea l � - Drain joint IN COLD CLIMATE S In cold climates, make sure that the drain hose is as vertical as possible to ensure swift water drainage.
VXP Series - Outdoor IOM WI RI N G PRECAUTI O NS WAR N I N G ------------------ B E F O R E P E R FO R M I N G A N Y E L E CT R I CA L WO R K, READ T H ES E WA R N I N GS . •...
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM OUTDOOR U N IT WI RI NG WARNING Befo re performing a ny e l ectrica l or w i r i ng work, tu rn off the m a i n powe r to the system. Step 1: Prepare the ca ble for connection.
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM S P EC I F I C W I R I N G M ET H O DS WARN I N G ------------------- Please refer to the wiring nameplate for the wiring method. Do not connect 24V AC to Sl - S2, as this will damage the system.
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM Outdoor unit DIP Switch setting P ress t h e SW4 b u tton 1 O S f o r force d efrosti n g i: : r n mi SW 1 , 2 , • SW 4 I O I N O .
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM • Wiring for 3 H and 2C thermostat Control log i c I ndoor u n i t con nector Con nector Pu rpose 24V power Connection l+ --'l'---- + 1-++-+------,-- + + + +---"r Common �...
VXP Series - Outdoor IOM SPECI FICATI O NS Cooling and Heating power specifications( Regular Heat Series) M O D E L(Btu/h) 1 Phase PHASE POWER (outdoor) 208/230V,60Hz FREQ U ENCY A N D VO LT 1 9A 22.SA 1 6A O UTDOOR U N IT 2+Gro u n d L I N E QUANTITY...
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VXP Series - Outdoor IOM Cooling and Heating power specifications( Hyper Heat Series) M O D E L(Btu/h) 1 Phase PHASE POWER (outdoor) 208/230V,60Hz FREQU ENCY AND VOLT 1 6A 1 9A 29.SA OUTDOOR U N IT 2+Ground L I N E QUANTITY OUTDOOR U N IT POWER LI N E L I N E DIAMETER(AWG)
VXP Series - Outdoor IOM AI R EVACUAT I O N • NOTICE --------------------- W h e n o p e n i n g va l ve ste ms, tu rn t h e hexa g o n a l w re n c h u n t i l it h its a g a i nst t h e sto p p e r. D o not try to fo rce the va lve to o p e n fu rt h e r.
VXP Series - Outdoor IOM TEST RU N & C AU T I O N -------------------- --... Failure to perform the test run may result in uni t damage, property damage, or personal injury. 5 . For the O u t d o o r U n it Before test run a .
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It also does not cover any portion or com ponent of the system that is not u n it. suppl ied by MARS, regard less of the cause of fai l u re of such portion or com ponent. 3 . This warranty g ives you specific legal rig hts and you may also have other rig hts which vary from state to state.
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Due to ongoing product i m provements, specifications and dimensions are subject to change and correction without notice or i ncu rri ng obligations. Determ i n i ng the application and su itabil ity for use of any prod uct is the responsibil ity of the i nstaller. Additional ly, the i nstaller is responsible for verifying dimensional data on the actual prod uct prior to beg i n n i ng any i nstallation preparations.
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