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INSTALLATION MANUAL

SLIM DUCTED INDOOR UNIT

SPLIT-STYLE AIR CONDITIONER

DRAD09F1A, DRAD12F1A, DRAD18F1A, DRAD24F1A

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Page 1: ...E AIR CONDITIONER DRAD09F1A DRAD12F1A DRAD18F1A DRAD24F1A Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Installing Contractor Company Name TIP Capture relevant information about your Durastar mini split equipment before it is installed and write it above for future reference ...

Page 2: ...10 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW INDOOR UNIT 11 INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION 12 STEP 1 SELECT INSTALLATION LOCATION 12 STEP 2 HANG INDOOR UNIT 13 STEP 3 DRILL WALL HOLE FOR CONNECTIVE PIPING 14 STEP 4 DUCT AND ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION 15 STEP 5 CONNECT DRAIN PIPE 17 STEP 6 CONNECT SIGNAL CABLE 18 STEP 7 PREPARE REFRIGERANT PIPING 20 STEP 8 WRAP PIPES AND CABLE 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 ...

Page 3: ...ed in This Manual INTRODUCTION To better serve you please do the following before contacting customer service If you received a damaged product immediately contact the retailer or dealer that sold you the product Read and follow this owner s manual carefully to help you use and maintain your air conditioner Read the troubleshooting section of this manual as it will help you diagnose and solve comm...

Page 4: ...ms occur please turn off the air conditioner and disconnect power at the circuit breaker immediately Then contact your dealer or a qualified professional for service The power cord is overheating or damaged There is an abnormal sound during operation The circuit breaker trips frequently The air conditioner gives off a burning smell The indoor unit is leaking If the air conditioner operates under a...

Page 5: ...o not share the electrical outlet with other appliances Improper or insufficient power supply can cause fire or electrical shock The product must be properly grounded at the time of installation or electrical shock may occur For all electrical work follow all local and national wiring standards and regulations Connect cables tightly and clamp them securely to prevent external forces from damaging ...

Page 6: ...jury and damage Install drainage piping according to the instructions in the installation manual Improper drainage may cause water damage to your home and property For units that have an auxiliary electric heater do not install the unit within 3 feet 1 meter of any combustible materials Do not install the unit in a location that may be exposed to combustible gas leaks If combustible gas accumulate...

Page 7: ...t energy usage by using TIMER ON and TIMER OFF features Do not block air inlets or outlets Regularly inspect and clean air filters OPERATING TEMPERATURES NOTE Keep the room s relative humidity below 80 If the air conditioner operates in excess of this the surface of the air conditioner may attract condensation To help prevent condensation from forming and dripping set the vertical airflow louver t...

Page 8: ...set Indoor and outdoor connection wire Outdoor power supply cord Drain pipe Pipe and cable wrapping tape Wall hole sleeve and cover Putty Suspension bolts and necessary hardware to hang indoor unit Wiring u lugs Accessory Quantity Image Accessory Quantity Image Manual 1 2 Display Panel 1 Soundproof Insulation Sheath 1 Wired Thermostat 1 Cord Protector 1 Magnetic Ring Some Models 1 2 Copper Nut 2 D...

Page 9: ...er Drill with 2 1 2 or 3 1 2 indoor unit model depending core bit Vacuum pump HVAC manifold gauge set Refrigerant leak detector Copper pipe cutter Flaring tool Burr reamer Crescent or spanner wrench Hexagonal wrench set Torque wrench Multimeter Electroprobe Level Hammer Wire strippers Wire crimper ...

Page 10: ...e installation must be performed in accordance with the required local and national standards The installation may be slightly different in different markets Drain Pipe Refrigerant Pipes and Signal Wire Air Outlet Air Inlet Screw Air Filter Front Back Valve Cover Signal Cable Refrigerant Pipes and Drain Pipe Wiring Terminal Air Outlet Air Inlets Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit ...

Page 11: ... OVERVIEW INDOOR UNIT Perform a test run Install the outdoor unit Install the drain pipe 1 2 3 4 5 MC MC 6 Install the indoor unit Evacuate and charge the refrigeration system Connect the wires Connect the refrigerant pipes 7 L N ...

Page 12: ...le gas Near flammable items such as curtains or clothing Near any obstacle that might block air circulation Near a doorway In a location subject to direct sunlight Refer to the following diagrams to ensure proper distance from walls and ceiling NOTE If there is no pre existing refrigerant piping when choosing a location leave ample room for a wall hole see Step 3 Drill Wall Hole for Connective Pip...

Page 13: ...del I J DRAD09F1A DRAD12F1A 29 3 16 741mm 14 3 16 360mm DRAD18F1A 36 1 4 920mm 20 508mm DRAD24F1A 44 7 8 1140mm 23 9 16 598mm Model A B C D E F G H DRAD09F1A DRAD12F1A 27 9 16 700mm 7 7 8 200mm 19 15 16 506mm 17 3 4 450mm 6 152mm 21 1 8 537mm 7 5 16 186mm 23 9 16 599mm DRAD18F1A 34 5 8 880mm 8 1 4 210mm 26 9 16 674mm 23 5 8 600mm 5 3 8 136mm 27 13 16 706mm 7 1 2 190mm 30 13 16 782mm DRAD24F1A 43 5...

Page 14: ...Improper installation can cause the drain pipe to back up into the unit and water leaks STEP 3 DRILL WALL HOLE FOR CONNECTIVE PIPING 1 Determine the location of the wall hole based on the location of the outdoor unit 2 Using a 2 1 2 65mm core drill for units with a gas side connective pipe less than 5 8 16mm or 3 1 2 90mm for units with a gas side pipe greater than or equal to 5 8 16mm drill a hol...

Page 15: ... and the ductwork They will decrease vibrations and noise coming from the unit They also provide some flexibility when installing and positioning the ductwork The air inlet and air outlet should be far enough apart to avoid short circuiting the air flow and provide proper circulation in the room Do not place the connecting duct weight on the unit Provide proper support for the ductwork independent...

Page 16: ...AIR DUCT INSTALLATION This unit allows for a fresh air duct to be installed Duct location and dimensions are shown below Fresh air duct joint Ø3 62 92mm Ø4 45 113mm DRAD09F1A DRAD12F1A Ø4 92 125mm Ø6 3 160mm DRAD18F1A DRAD24F1A 3 Swap the mounting positions of the ventilation panel and air return flange 4 Install the filter mesh Insert into flange as illustrated below ...

Page 17: ... it is secured tightly and cannot be easily pulled loose 2 Insulate the connecting port and pipe with the accessory sheath provided 3 For gravity draining install the drain pipe to the lower drain connecting port with a downward slope of at least a 1 100 gradient to prevent water from flowing back into the unit To keep the drain pipe from sagging install hanging wires every 39 59 Wrap the remainin...

Page 18: ...all hanging wires every 39 59 to keep the drain pipe from sagging and wrap the indoor portion of the pipe with foam pipe insulation to prevent condensation Incorrect installation can cause water to flow back into the unit and leaks 1 100 Ceiling 7 7 8 200mm 39 59 990mm 1500mm 21 5 8 550mm Using pump Not using pump 21 5 8 550mm 4 101mm Slope 1 100 Slope 1 100 5 If connecting multiple drain pipes in...

Page 19: ...roved circuit breaker or switch 7 Only connect the unit to an individual branch circuit outlet Do not connect another appliance to that outlet 8 Make sure to properly ground the air conditioner 9 Every wire must be firmly connected Loose wiring can cause the terminal to overheat resulting in product malfunction and possible fire 10 Do not let wires touch or rest against refrigerant tubing the comp...

Page 20: ... on the side panel of the unit Refer to this nameplate to choose the right cable fuse or switch Wiring the Indoor Unit 1 Prepare the cable for connection Using wire strippers strip the jacket from both ends of the cable to reveal about 6 of the wires Strip the insulation from the ends of the wires Using a wire crimper crimp u lugs to the ends of the wires 2 Open the control box lid of the indoor u...

Page 21: ...with any of the other wires while bundling these items together NOTE When wrapping the bundle keep the ends of the piping unwrapped You need to access them to test for leaks at the end of the installation process refer to Electrical and Gas Leak Checks section of the outdoor unit s installation manual STEP 7 PREPARE REFRIGERANT PIPING 1 If pre existing refrigerant piping is already embedded in the...

Page 22: ...eing turned off The unit changes from COOL HEAT mode to FAN mode The unit may change its setting to prevent frost from forming on the unit Once the temperature increases the unit will start operating in the previously selected mode again The set temperature has been reached at which point the unit turns off the compressor The unit will continue operating when the tem perature fluctuates again The ...

Page 23: ...ded periods of non use which will be emitted when the unit is turned on This can be mitigated by covering the unit during long periods of inactivity The unit emits a bad odor The unit may absorb odors from the environment such as furniture cooking cigarettes etc which will be emitted during operations The unit s filters have become moldy and should be cleaned The fan of the outdoor unit does not o...

Page 24: ... Check for leaks re seal if necessary and top off refrigerant Excessive heat is generated by sunlight Excessive heat is generated by sunlight Too many sources of heat in the room people computers electronics etc Reduce amount of heat sources Poor Heating Performance The outdoor temperature is extremely low This model is designed to work down to 13 F however heating performance is impacted at tempe...

Page 25: ...vated Turn timer off Indicator lamps con tinue flashing or error code appears The unit may stop operation or continue to run safely If the indicator lamps continue to flash or error codes appear wait for about 10 minutes The problem may resolve itself If not disconnect the power then connect it again Turn the unit on If the problem persists disconnect the power and contact your nearest customer se...

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