EarthNet Energy ENE ACDC12 Installation Manual

Solar mini-split heat pump system

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ENE ACDC12
Solar Mini-Split Heat Pump System
Please read this installation manual completely before installing the product. If the power cord is
damaged, replacement must be performed by authorized personnel only. Installation work must be
performed in accordance with the NEC and local codes. You should contact a licensed service
technician for installation, repair, or maintenance. Improper installation could damage the system and/or
void the warranty and could result in injury, death, or property damage
.
Last Updated 5/13/13

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  • Page 1: Installation Manual

    Installation Manual ENE ACDC12 Solar Mini-Split Heat Pump System Please read this installation manual completely before installing the product. If the power cord is damaged, replacement must be performed by authorized personnel only. Installation work must be performed in accordance with the NEC and local codes. You should contact a licensed service technician for installation, repair, or maintenance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ..1. Safety Precautions....................1 1.1 Notice to Owner/Installer..…..…………………………………………………… 1 1.2 Warning………………………....……………………………………………………. 2 1.3 Caution………………....…………………………………………………………….. 3 2. Dimensions........…………………………………………………………. 5 2.1 Indoor Air Handler......................5 2.2 Indoor Air Handler Installation Plate………......…………………………… 6 2.3 Outdoor Condenser................…...………. 6 ....3. Installation ..........
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    1. Safety Precautions  Read the following SAFETY PRECAUTIONS carefully before installation.  Incorrect installation may cause injury, death, or damage.  Before installing or using your solar heat pump mini-split, please print and read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. 1.1 Notice to Owner/Installer: This unit is designed for easy installation by an experienced person.
  • Page 4: Warning

     Please pay attention to the following indications. WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury. CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property. Warning  Engage a properly trained person for installation. Do not install, remove, repair, or reinstall the unit by yourself (customer) to prevent the risk of fire, electrical shock, explosion, or injury.
  • Page 5: Caution

     Do not allow water to run into electrical parts, it may cause fire, failure of product, or electrical shock.  Always ground the product to avoid fire or electrical shock.  When installing the refrigerant tubing connection, make sure not to let any substance other than the specified refrigerant go into refrigeration tube.
  • Page 6 the air conditioner could fall with it, causing property damage, product failure, and personal injury.  Do not install the product where it will be exposed to sea wind (salt spray) directly. It may cause corrosion on the product. Corrosion, particularly on the condenser and evaporator fins, could cause product malfunction or inefficient operation.
  • Page 7: Dimensions

     Use a soft cloth to clean. Do not use harsh detergents, solvents, etc. or damage to the plastic parts of the product could occur. 2. Dimensions 2.1 Indoor Air Handler Model ENE ACDC12 35.43" 6.3" 11.22"...
  • Page 8: Indoor Air Handler Installation Plate

    2.2 Indoor Air Handler Installation Plate Model Dimension of installation hole ENE ACDC12 6" 6" 2" 2.5" 2.3 Outdoor Condenser Air inlet Air inlet Air outlet Model ENE ACDC12ODU 29.9" 11.22" 23.23" 32.4" 20.87" 11.42"...
  • Page 9: Installation

    3. Installation 3.1 Included Accessories Number Accessory Indoor Air Handler Mounting Bracket Plastic Wall Anchor Self-tapping Screw A (ST3.9x25) Duct Seal Plastic Passage Port with Ring Condensation hose wrap 2 (Rolls) Remote Controller with Batteries Self-tapping Screw B (ST2.9x10) (Optional part) Remote Controller Holder (Optional Part) 3.2 Recommedned Tools...
  • Page 10 Caution Refer to 3.6 Refrigerant Tube Connection to see minimum and maximum tubing lengths before choosing your indoor air handler and outdoor condenser locations. Indoor Air Handler  Do not expose the indoor unit to heat or steam.  Select a place where there are no More than 6”...
  • Page 11: Indoor Air Handler Installation

    Figure 5 Model Installation hole 6” 6” 2” 2.5” ENE ACDC12 Model 35.43” 11.22” ENE ACDC12 Drill a hole in the wall Wall 1. Determine hole positions according to the diagram detailed in Figure 5. Drill...
  • Page 12 Condensation Tube Installation 1. Run the drain hose sloping downward. Do not install drain hose as illustrated in Figure 7. 2. When connecting extension drain hose, insulate the connecting part of extension drain hose with a shield pipe, Do not put the end of Do not block water flow by a rise do not let the drain hose slack.
  • Page 13: Outdoor Condenser Installation

    Caution  Connect the indoor unit first, then the outdoor unit.  Do not allow the piping to drain out from the back of the indoor air handler.  Be careful not to let the drain hose slack.  Make sure to insulate the tubing. ...
  • Page 14: Refrigerant Tube Connection

    Drain Joint Installation  If a drain elbow is used, the unit should be placed on a stand which is taller than 1.5”.  Fit the seal into the drain elbow, then insert the drain joint into the base pan hole of the outdoor unit, rotate 90 degrees to securely assemble.
  • Page 15: Electrical Work

    Flare Nut having completed burr removal. (not possible to put them on after flaring work). (Figure 16) D: Flaring Work Copper Tube Caution Main cause for refrigerant leakage is due to defect in the flaring Figure 16 work. Be sure to follow specific flaring tool instructions when flaring the copper tubing.
  • Page 16  The cable size and the current of the fuse or switch are determined by the maximum current indicated on the nameplate which is located on the side panel of the unit. Please refer to the nameplate before selecting the cable, fuse, and disconnect.
  • Page 17: Evacuation & Refrigerant

    Reinstall the electrical box cover, keep the white band just under the groove as Terminals shown in Figure 27a and curve the cable Figure 26 indoor air handler into the groove. Make sure the cable Groove connected with LED display window is fixed by the electrical box cover after installation.
  • Page 18 Vacuum Pump Preparation Check that each tube (both liquid and gas side tubes) between the indoor air handler and the outdoor condenser have been properly connected and all wiring for the test run has been completed. Remove the service and stem valve caps. Note that both the liquid and the gas side stem valves on the outdoor condenser are kept closed at this stage.
  • Page 19: Testing

    previous page). Fully open the packed valve stems B Flare Nut and A. (Figure 31) Securely tighten the caps onto the Stopper packed valve. (Figure 31) Note: Valve Body Valve Stem  The standard precharge in the outdoor Figure 31 condenser will provide up to 23 Ft of refrigerant tubing.
  • Page 20: General Precautions

    All instructions should be read and understood before attempting to install. If there are any questions please contact EarthNet Energy or a dealer near you for further explanation. The installer should conform to all the safety precautions listed in this guide when installing the modules.
  • Page 21 ≤ 700W Maximum power voltage (W) Optimum operating voltage (Vmp) ≤ DC32V Optimum operating voltage (Vmp) ≤ DC20V ≤ DC42V Open-circuit voltage (voc) ≤ DC25A Short-circuit current (Isc) ≤ DC20A Maximum power current Caution One individual module may generate DC voltages greater than 30 volts when exposed to direct sunlight.
  • Page 22: Safety Precautions

    module top surface.  Do not use mirrors or other magnifiers to artificially concentrate sunlight on the module. Figure 36 5.2 Safety Precautions  When installing the system, abide with all local, regional and national statutory regulations.  Obtain a building permit where necessary.
  • Page 23: Selecting The Modules Location

    installation to keep electricity from being generated. Do not touch the components or the ends of live wires.  Do not wear metallic rings, watchbands, ear, nose, lip rings or other metallic devices while Figure 41 installing or troubleshooting photovoltaic systems. ...
  • Page 24: Mounting The Modules

    any time of the day.  The module should be facing due south in northern latitudes and due north in southern latitudes for best power production.  For detailed information on the best elevation tilt angle for the installation, please consult with the solar photovoltaic system supplier.
  • Page 25 Ground Mount  When installing a module on a pole, choose a pole and module mounting structure that will withstand anticipated winds for the area. The pole must have a solid foundation.  Select the height of the mounting system to prevent the lowest edge of the module from being covered by snow for a long time in winter in areas that experience heavy...
  • Page 26: General Installation

    necessary to use an earth ground fault circuit breaker. Any improper installation may cause accidental injuries. Wall Mount  When installing on a wall mount, be sure the modules are mounted high enough to avoid any shading by plants or trees and any damage from sand and stone driven by the wind.
  • Page 27: Electrical Installation

    5.6 Electrical Installation  Do not use modules of different configurations in the same system.  The solar photovoltaic array consists of modules connected in parallel, no more than 3 modules can be used in parallel. Modules in Figure 56 parallel can increase the output current of the solar photovoltaic system, especially for applications...
  • Page 28 If you want to connect the photovoltaic modules by using the cables purchased by yourself, the following requirements must be complied: Cable installation should comply with all local regional and national regulations. In some countries, an individual circuit breaker used between the solar panel and the heat pump mini-split must be installed.
  • Page 29  The manufacturer of the solar photovoltaic system can supply cables suitable for use in solar electric systems. If you want to use the connector purchased by yourself, the following requirements must be complied: Use only connector special designed for solar electric systems. Use the recommended or specified tools when installing the connectors.
  • Page 30 Wiring the Combiner Box...
  • Page 31 Wiring the DC Disconnect Positive From Negative From Combiner Box Combiner Box Ground From Combiner Box Ground From Outdoor Condenser Negative From Positive From Outdoor Condenser Outdoor Condenser...
  • Page 32: Grounding Principals

    Caution 1. Never fail to have an individual power circuit specifically for the heat pump mini-split. As for the method of wiring, be guided by the circuit diagram posted on the inside of control cover. 2. The screws which fasten the wiring in the electrical box are liable to come loose from vibrations which the unit is subjected to during the course of transportation.
  • Page 33 cable. Each module should connect with the grounding cable.  We recommend the closed lug when grounding. First insert the ground cable into the jack of the closed lug, then insert the stainless steel bolt (M3) into the tab of the lug, the grounding hole on the frame and finally a nut to secure the entire assembly.
  • Page 34: Disclaimer Of Liability

    6. Disclaimer of Liability Because the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use and maintenance of photovoltaic (PV) product are beyond our control, we do not take any responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage, or expense arising out of or in any way connected with such installation, operation, use or maintenance.

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