DC4812VRF Installation Guide Version 1.4 Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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Is EPA technician certification required to service R410A systems? No, at this time EPA technician certification is not required in order to service R-410a systems. Source: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/phaseout/technicians_contractors_faq.html HotSpot recommends that only a licensed air conditioning contractor be allowed to install or service this unit. Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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Capacitors MUST BE DISCHARGED before servicing any electrical components of this unit! Refer any installation or service to a qualified professional. HVAC professionals can contact HotSpot for downloadable service manual. Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
DC4812VRF DC Air Conditioner Installation Guide Table of Contents Cover Page Notice To Owner/Installer Capacitor Warning Table of Contents Safety Precautions Selecting Installation Location Indoor Unit Installation Connecting Power Cables Outdoor Unit Installation Recharging Empty Unit Outdoor Electrical Battery Plant...
Charge Controllers: Make sure to follow the NEC and instructions provided by the manufacturer. Solar Array: Follow the NEC and manufacturers instructions for mounting, connecting, and grounding solar power components. Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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9.52 mm Parts you must 1/2 “ purchase. Control Refer to page 11 for Parts you must Cable control cable details purchase. Remote controller Self-tapping Screw B ST2.9x10 Optional Parts Remote controller holder Optional Parts Figure 2 Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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3. Drill the piping hole at either the right or the left side. The hole should be slightly slanted to the outdoor side for condensate water drainage. See figure 5 4 Always use conduit when drilling through metal grid, metal plate or the like. Figure 5 Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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If drain hose is located at the upper side it can cause drain tray to overflow inside the unit. Never intercross or wind the power wire with any other wiring. Run the drain hose sloped downward to drain out the condensed water smoothly. Figure 8 Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
Remove it after finishing the piping. See figure 10 4. Press the lower left and right side of the unit against the installation plate until hooks engages with their slots. Figure 9 Figure 10 Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
(measured in volt-amperes for AC and watts for DC)". We calculate based on the maximum current that the cable is to carry. ELV System Voltage: The nominal system voltage is 48 volts for the HotSpot DC4812VRF DC air conditioner. The nominal system voltage for the PV/charge controller configuration will depend on the string sizing.
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50 ft. 75 ft. 100 ft. HotSpot Recommended AWG Solar PV to Charge Controller Charge Controller to Batteries Batteries to ODU Connect outdoor unit (ODU) (below, left) to indoor unit (IDU) (below, right) as shown below: Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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The connection between the bracket and wall, and the bracket and the air conditioner should be firm, stable and reliable. Be sure there are no obstacles which can block the flow of air. Figure 13 Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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6.35mm or 1/4” 1500(153kgf.cm) 1600(163kgf.cm) with a torque wrench as shown. Be careful - or 1/2” excessive torque can break or damage the nut. 12.7mm 3500(357kgf.cm 3600(367kgf.cm) Use proper torque to ensure a good seal. Do not over-tighten. Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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Connective pipe Additional amount of refrigerant to be charged method length Less than 7.5m Use vacuum pump ------------- Use vacuum pump Liquid side:6.35mm R410A: Liquid side:|9.52mm: More than 7.5m (Pipe length-7.5)x20g/m R410A: (Pipe length-7.5)x40g/m Figure 19 Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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7. Remove the charge hose from the Low pressure charge hose. 8. Fully open the packed valve stems B and A. 9. Securely tighten the cap of the packed valve. Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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Perform test operation after completing gas leak check at the flare nut connections, and perform electrical safety check. Check that all tubing and wiring have been properly connected. Check that the gas and liquid side service valves are fully open. Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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Use caution when handling the packed valve! 2. Open the valve stem until it hits against the stopper. Do not try to open it further. Replace and securely tighten the valve stem cap with a wrench. Figure 60 Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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Purge the manifold with gas, reset the digital scale and weigh in 1600g of Freon. If filling slows down, turn unit on and set to high cool to complete the charging. Disconnect the blue hose and replace the service caps Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
We recommend deep-cycle batteries from Trojan or other major manufacturer. You can use 6, 8,12 or 24 volt batteries as long as they are wired for 48 volts. HotSpot does not provide batteries. Please source your batteries from a reputable supplier and rely only upon the installation and use instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
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•Use caution when using a metal tool near the batteries to prevent shorts, sparks, and possible explosions. •Keep all battery terminals clean and corrosion free. •Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery. •Always install a means of disconnect on the outside of the enclosure. Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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For most battery interconnect wiring using 6 or 8 batteries, no cables should be longer than 48” and we would recommend 8 AWG wire. For 12 or 16 batteries interconnected we recommend no cables longer that 72” and use 6 AWG wire. Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
General Cautions Installing solar photovoltaic systems may require specialized skills and knowledge. Installation should be performed only by qualified installers. All modules (if ordered from HotSpot) come with a permanently attached junction box and #12 AWG terminated in Multi-Contact (MC4) PV-KBT4 (female) or PV-KST4 (male) connectors.
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The hole in the back of the module frame is used to drain the water, do not block it. Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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MPPT and PWM controllers. Please make sure to download the full Morningstar manual and follow it. If there is any discrepancy between the HotSpot instructions and the Morningstar instructions, follow the Morningstar instructions or call HotSpot technical support with any questions.
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•Turn the solar disconnect on. If the solar array is in full sunlight, the TriStar MPPT will begin charging. If an optional TriStar Meter is installed, charging current will be reported along with charging state. Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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If you ordered your mounting hardware from somewhere other than HotSpot Energy, consult with your supplier for detailed instructions If HotSpot Energy provided the hardware, it will either be from Iron Ridge or DPW. Please download and follow the appropriate detailed instructions.
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WARNING: Incorrect configuration or incorrect installation may result in personal injury, death, or damage to the generator and/or other system components. CAUTION: Configure the Relay Driver first before wiring the generator control Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy...
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