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SELECTING THE MOUNTING
POSITION

INSTALLATION DIAGRAM OF
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR UNITS

Decide the mounting position with the customer as follows:

1. INDOOR UNIT

(1) Install the indoor unit level on a strong wall which is not subject

to vibration.

(2) The inlet and outlet ports should not be obstructed : the air should

be able to blow all over the room.

(3) Install the unit near an electric outlet or special branch circuit.
(4) Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight.
(5) Install the unit where connection to the outdoor unit is easy.
(6) Install the unit where the drain pipe can be easily installed.
(7) Take servicing, etc. into consideration and leave the spaces shown

in (Fig. 7). Also install the unit where the filter can be removed.

2. OUTDOOR UNIT

(1) If possible, do not install the unit where it will be exposed to di-

rect sunlight. (If necessary, install a blind that does not interfere
with the air flow.)

(2) Do not install the unit where a strong wind blows or where it is

very dusty.

(3) Do not install the unit where people pass.
(4) Take your neighbors into consideration so that they are not dis-

turbed by air blowing into their windows or by noise.

(5) Provide the space shown in Fig. 7 so that the air flow is not blocked.

Also for efficient operation, leave open three of the four direc-
tions front, rear, and both sides.

 WARNING

Install at a place that can withstand the weight of the
indoor and outdoor units and install positively so that
the units will not topple or fall.

 CAUTION

(1) Do not install where there is the danger of com-

bustible gas leakage.

(2) Do not install near heat sources.

(3) If children under 10 years old may approach the

unit, take preventive measures so that they can-
not reach the unit.

[Indoor unit piping direction]

The piping can be connected in the 6 directions indicated in (Fig. 6). When
the piping is connected in direction 

2

,

3

,

4

 or 

5

, cut along the piping

groove in the side of the front cover with a hacksaw.

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

[INDOOR UNIT]

[OUTDOOR UNIT]

2-2/5”(6 cm) or over

Wall hook bracket

2”(5 cm)
or over

3- 3/5”(9 cm)
or over

60”(150 cm) or over

(Wall cap)

Remote
control unit

Tapping
screw
(small)

Remote
control
unit holder

4”(10 cm)
or over

24”(60 cm)
or over

4”(10 cm)
or over

12”(30 cm)
or over

12”(30 cm)
or over

95” (240 cm)
or over

Connection Cord

14AWG

Drain hose

Outdoor unit bottom

GENERAL

This INSTALLATION MANUAL briefly outlines where
and how to install the air conditioning system. Please
read over the entire set of instructions for the indoor
and outdoor units and make sure all accessory parts
listed are with the system before beginning.

1. TYPE OF COPPER PIPE AND INSULATION MATERIAL

Copper tubing for connectin the outdoor unit to the indoor
unit and insulation material is available for purchase locally.
When you purchase them, please specify the following.

A. Deoxidized annealed copper pipe for refrigerant piping as:

Table 3

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

The following installation accessories are supplied. Use them as
required.

INDOOR UNIT ACCESSORIES

Connection pipe assembly

Connection cord (3-conductor)

Wall pipe

Decorative tape

Vinyl tape

Wall cap

Saddle

Drain hose

Tapping screws

Sealant

Name

Q’ty

1

1

1

1

1

1

1 set

1

1 set

1

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT

Always make the air conditioner power supply a special branch cir-
cuit and provide a special switch and receptacle. Do not extend the
power cord.

The following items are necessary to install this air conditioner. (The
items are not included with the air conditioner and must be purchased
separately.)

 CAUTION

MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPACITY

16 A

MAXIMUM OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

20 A

(TIME DELAY FUSE OR HACR TYPE CIRCUIT BREAKER)

ADDITIONAL CHARGE

Refrigerant suitable for a piping length of 49 ft (15 m) is charged in
the outdoor unit at the factory.
When the piping is longer than 49 ft (15 m), additional charging is necessary.
For the additional amount, see the table below.

Between 49 ft (15 m) and 66 ft (20 m), when using a connection pipe
other than that in the table, charge additional refrigerant with 0.2 oz/
ft (20g/1 m) as the criteria.

2. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR  INSTALLATION

A. Refrigeration (armored) tape
B. Insulated staples or clamps for connecting wire

(See your local electrical codes.)

C. Putty
D. Refrigeration lubricant
E. Clamps or saddles to secure refrigerant piping

3. OPERATING RANGE

Table 4

[Reverse cycle only]

2”(5 cm)
or over

Mounting Support
(Prepared On-site)

Name and Shape

Q’ty

Air cleaning filter

Air cleaning filter frame

Seal A

Drain pipe

Tapping screw (big)

Tapping screw (small)

Cloth tape

Wall hook bracket

Remote
control unit

Battery (penlight)

Remote control
unit holder

1

Q’ty

1

2

1

1

1

8

2

2

2

1

Name and Shape

Fig. 8

21-1/4” (54 cm)

12-9/16” (32 cm)

NOTE:

In places where the outdoor temperature drops
to 32°F or lower, the drain water may freeze and
may stop up the drain or cause other outdoor
unit trouble. Therefore take measures so that
the drain water will not freeze and clog the
drain.

(Rear)

1

 Rear outlet

2

 Right outlet

3

 Bottom outlet

4

 Left bottom

     outlet

5

 Left

     outlet

Pipe length

Additional

refrigerant

49 ft (15 m)

None

Table 5

66 ft (20 m)

3.5 oz (100 g)

CAUTION

(1) When adding refrigerant, add the refrigerant from

the charging port at the completion of work.

(2) The maximum length of the piping is 66 ft (20 m).

If the units are further apart than this, correct
operation can not be guaranteed.

Heating Mode

About 5 to 75 °F

88 °F or less

Outdoor temperature

Indoor temperature

Indoor humidity

Cooling/Dry Mode

About 14 to 115 °F

About 64 to 90 °F

About 80% or less

Cut each pipe to the appropriate 12” (30 cm)
to16” (40 cm) to dampen vibration between units.

B. Foamed polyethylene insulation for copper pipes as

required to precise length of piping. Wall thickness
of the insulation should not be less than 5/16” (8 mm).

C. Use insulated copper wire for field wiring.

     CAUTION

Check local electrical codes and regulations
before obtaining wire. Also, check any specified
instructions or limitations.

Small pipe

Large pipe

Outer diameter

Thickness

Outer diameter

Thickness

1/4”(6.35 mm)

1/32”(0.8 mm)

1/2”(12.7 mm)

1/32”(0.8 mm)

6

 Left rear

     outlet

Summary of Contents for MR18C3F

Page 1: ...re the ceiling wall is strong enough to hold the unit s weight It may be necessary to construct a strong wood or metal frame to provide added support In a Room Properly insulate any tubing run inside a room to prevent sweating that can cause dripping and water damage to walls and floors In Moist or Uneven Locations Use a raised concrete pad or concrete blocks to provide a solid level foundation fo...

Page 2: ...e shaped by your hands Be careful not to collapse them Do not bend the pipes in an angle more than 90 When pipes are repeatedly bent or stretched the material will harden making it difficult to bend or stretch them any more Do not bend or stretch the pipes more than three times OK NO Extend the pipe by unwinding it 2 INSTALLING THE WALL HOOK BRACKET INDOOR UNIT 1 CUTTING THE HOLE IN THE WALL FOR T...

Page 3: ...ssories are supplied Use them as required INDOOR UNIT ACCESSORIES Connection pipe assembly Connection cord 3 conductor Wall pipe Decorative tape Vinyl tape Wall cap Saddle Drain hose Tapping screws Sealant Name Q ty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 set 1 1 set 1 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT Always make the air conditioner power supply a special branch cir cuit and provide a special switch and receptacle Do not extend the ...

Page 4: ... with local codes while run ning the wire from the indoor unit to the out door unit size of wire and wiring method etc Every wire must be connected firmly No wire should be allowed to touch refrigerant tubing the compressor or any moving part Loose wiring may cause the terminal to over heat or result in unit malfunction A fire hazard may also exist Therefore be sure all wiring is tightly connected...

Page 5: ...r wire cutting pliers then strip the insulation to about 15 16 25 mm to expose the solid wire 2 Using a screwdriver remove the terminal screw s on the terminal board 3 Using pliers bend the solid wire to form a loop suitable for the termi nal screw 4 Shape the loop wire properly place it on the terminal board and tighten securely with the terminal screw using a screwdriver B For strand wiring 1 Cu...

Page 6: ...ir conditioner is run by pressing the test run button the OPERATION indicator lamp and TIMER indicator lamp will simultaneously flash slowly 1 INDOOR UNIT 1 Is operation of each button on the remote control unit normal 2 Does each lamp light normally 3 Do the air flow direction louver operate normally 4 Is the drain normal 2 OUTDOOR UNIT 1 Is there any abnormal noise and vibration during operation...

Page 7: ...t be affected by the heat from a stove etc 1 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT HOLDER INSTALLATION Install the remote control unit with a distance of 23 ft 7 m between the remote control unit and the photocell as the criteria However when installing the remote con trol unit check that it operates positively Install the remote control unit holder to a wall pillar etc with the tapping screw Fig 20 Remote control ...

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