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NOTE:

Read the entire instruction manual before starting the

installation.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance,
or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other
conditions which may cause personal injury or property damage.
Consult a qualified installer, service agency, or your distributor or
branch for information or assistance. The qualified installer or
agency must use factory-authorized kits or accessories when
modifying this product. Refer to the individual instructions pack-
aged with the kits or accessories when installing.

Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses and work gloves.
Read these instructions thoroughly and follow all warnings or
cautions attached to the unit. Consult local building codes and the
National Electrical Code (NEC) for special installation require-
ments.

Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol

.

When you see this symbol on the unit or in instructions and
manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.

Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAU-
TION. These words are used with the safety-alert symbol. DAN-
GER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe
personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards which
could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used to
identify unsafe practices which would result in minor personal
injury or product and property damage.

WARNING:

Before installing or servicing system, al-

ways turn off main power to system. There may be more
than 1 disconnect switch. Turn off accessory heater
power if applicable. Electrical shock can cause personal
injury or death.

INTRODUCTION

The MA1A Air Conditioner and MH1A Heat Pump are UL Listed
per Standard UL 1995/UL 559 for use in manufactured homes.
These units are available in the cooling sizes shown in Table 1.

The MA1A and MH1A are single package units. All components
including outdoor coil, compressor, and refrigerant tubing are
located in 1 single package. The units are already piped, charged,
and wired.

Refer to Fig. 2 for basic unit dimensions.

INSTALLATION

These units were designed for installation in manufactured homes,
but can be installed in a variety of other applications. These
instructions detail the method of installation for use in manufac-
tured housing or other similar applications. Fig. 3 illustrates a
typical installation of this type. Study this drawing prior to starting
installation. It may be helpful to refer back to this drawing during
installation. Consult your distributor and the Application Guide-
line document for details regarding other installation applications.

I.

UNPACK UNIT AND INSPECT EQUIPMENT

Remove unit from carton and inspect for any shipping damage. Do
not install a damaged unit. Optional components used with unit
may include a thermostat, base and roof assembly kit, fresh air kit,
or return-air grille and air filter assembly.

Remove pallet by removing 4 bolts attaching pallet to base of unit.

CAUTION:

The condensate drain outlet protrudes from

base of unit. To avoid damage to floors and floor
coverings, unit must be transported on an appliance dolly.
Do not slide unit on floor. Transport unit on appliance
dolly from side or rear only. Transporting unit from front
will damage air intake grille and lower coil. When setting
unit onto base template, unit may be carefully tilted from
front by a hand truck.

Fig. 1—Model MA1A/MH1A

A95337

TABLE 1—UNIT SIZES AND AVAILABLE

ELECTRIC HEAT

UNIT SIZE

BTUH COOLING

AVAILABLE KW

018

18,000

0—5—10

024

22,000

0—5—10

030

28,000

0—5—10—15

036

34,600

0—5—10—15—20

installation and
start-up instructions

10 SEER
RESIDENTIAL SELF-CONTAINED
AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP UNITS

Cancels:

New

II MA1A-18-1

12-95

MA1A
MH1A

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Summary of Contents for MA1A

Page 1: ...manufactured homes These units are available in the cooling sizes shown in Table 1 The MA1A and MH1A are single package units All components including outdoor coil compressor and refrigerant tubing a...

Page 2: ...e thermostat wire with less than the recommended number of conductors CAUTION Failure to adhere to indoor air outdoor air and exhaust air requirements as listed in the following sections will void uni...

Page 3: ...clearance C Recommended Unit Clearances For serviceability and elimination of compressor vibration trans mission it is recommended that the sides and back of unit be installed with a minimum 1 in clea...

Page 4: ...n See Fig 9 4 Place base template assembly over hole and mark indoor air plenum cutout in supply duct trunk measuring 13 in by 9 1 8 in See Fig 10 Mark condensate drain hose and outdoor air plenum cut...

Page 5: ...nit and base template into floor Tighten screws flush to foam seal Overtightening screws will tip unit forward on foam seal Do NOT use any other procedure to permanently secure unit to structure 4 Cov...

Page 6: ...panel or fuse box Refer to Table 3 and Table 4 for required circuits and recommended wire size for each circuit The unit is equipped with circuit breakers enclosed in wiring compartment This compartme...

Page 7: ...ps Ampacity Wire Size Max Fuse Size Amps Max Wire Length Ft Amps Ampacity Wire Size Max Fuse Size Amps Max Wire Length Ft 5 018 024 030 036 23 9 29 9 10 30 80 N A N A N A N A N A 10 018 024 030 036 44...

Page 8: ...LE TYPE APPLICATION THERMOSTAT NO OF CONDUCTORS REQUIRED 18 GAGE REQUIRED CONNECTIONS WIRING DIAGRAM Air Conditioner Robertshaw TX400 42K 4 G R Y W Fig 18 TSTATPPNAC01 A 5 R C W W1 Y Y2 G Fig 19 TSTAT...

Page 9: ...s 4 Drill two 3 16 in mounting holes in wall where marked 5 Secure mounting base to wall with 2 screws and anchors provided making sure all wires extend through mounting base 6 Adjust wire length and...

Page 10: ...3 Push all but approximately 2 in of thermostat cable back into wall Seal opening around cable to prevent drafts through hole which could interfere with operation of unit Fig 19 Air Conditioning Circu...

Page 11: ...e to wall with 2 screws and anchors provided making sure all wires extend through mounting base 7 Adjust wire length and routing to allow proper closure of thermostat Strip each wire end no more than...

Page 12: ...be adjusted NOTE Refer to Installation Instructions packaged with thermo stat for additional information D Make Low Voltage Connections at Unit Attach thermostat wires to low voltage terminal block on...

Page 13: ...from skirting or foundation wall to entrance of outdoor air plenum See Fig 27 for a typical air tunnel 2 The condensate drain must not be allowed to drain inside air tunnel Pipe to outside of home See...

Page 14: ...UCTBOARD 2 X 2 TREATED LUMBER Fig 28 Drain Pipe Routing A95384 NET FREE AREA SEE VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS TABLE SIZES MAY VARY AS LONG AS THE MINIMUM NET FREE OPEN AREA INCLUDING GRILLE MEETS THE REQU...

Page 15: ...FSET FLASHING FLASHING ROOFCAP ATTIC AREA ATTIC AREA FLEX DUCT FLEX DUCT NOTE THE FLEX DUCT SHOULD BE A STRAIGHT RUN FROM UNIT TO ROOFCAP TYPICAL FRONT VIEW TYPICAL SIDE VIEW TYPICAL FRONT VIEW TYPICA...

Page 16: ...The compressor should energize and cool air should blow through registers Once cooling test is complete return system control to OFF setting Wait 5 minutes c Set system control to HEAT and raise tempe...

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