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Sandpiper Installation Guide  

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GENERAL UNIT INFORMATION 

I. PURPOSE 

The  Aircommand  Sandpiper  air  conditioning  unit  was

 

designed  as  a  ducted  unit  for  installation  on  the  floor  underneath  a 

seat/bed  or  inside  a  cupboard  of  a  caravan  or  recreational  vehicle  (RV)  to  provide  reverse  cycle  heating  and  cooling. 

It  is 

intended to be used to provide “spot” cooling/heating and relief to certain areas immediately adjacent to the outlets. It is not 
intended  to  air  condition  all  areas  of  the  RV  although  it  may  do  so  in  some  cases.

  It  is  important  that  the  unit  is  installed 

properly according to the recommended guidelines.  

II. ENSURING EFFECTIVE OPERATION 

The effectiveness of the air conditioner is dependent on several factors that contribute to the total heat load on the van. When 
an  Aircommand  unit  is  installed  in  a  van  or  motorhome  Aircommand  assumes  that  the  vehicle  manufacturer  or  owner  has 
properly assessed the potential heat load or sought expert advice and selected the appropriate capacity air conditioning unit. 

The following actions can be taken to reduce peak heat load and help the air-conditioner deliver the most comfort: 

 

Closing all doors, hatches, windows and blinds. Extend all annexes.  

 

Position the vehicle so that the annex will face the sun and protect the windows from direct radiation. 

 

Turning off unneeded appliances that might increase the heat load inside the van.  

 

Cook outside if possible. 

 

Park the caravan/RV in a shaded position. 

 

In  periods  of  extreme  high  temperature  it  is  recommended  to  start  the  air  conditioner  earlier  in  the  morning  to  greatly 
improve its ability to cope with the expected peak heat load.  

III. CONDENSATION 

In areas of high humidity, the humid air within the van will cause “sweating” or condensation in parts of the unit as the humid, 
warm air contacts the colder air discharged from the system. If this occurs please ensure the following: 

 

Close all doors, hatches, windows and blinds to limit the ingress of warm humid air. 

 

Don’t route the ductwork near any heat producing appliances such as the rear of a refrigerator. 

 

Avoid running the inside fan on LOW or AUTO in humid conditions. Running the fan on HIGH fan speed will result in higher 
airflow and reduce the tendency to have condensation form.  
 

Aircommand will not be held responsible for damage caused by condensation. 

 

IV. GENERATORS 

The Sandpiper is designed to run using mains power, however many owners may want to use portable generators to run the 
unit when in remote locations. 

Any generator used should deliver high quality, pure sine wave, alternating current at 50Hz, 

and  be  able  to  handle  the  compressor  start  up  demand

.  Given  the  vast  range  in  quantity  and  quality  of  generators  on  the 

market  Aircommand  cannot  recommend  a  specific  model  or  brand.  Discuss  your  specific  requirements  with  the  generator 
supplier directly and consider their recommendations.  
 

Aircommand  will  not  be  held  responsible  for damages due  to  the use  of  improper  generators and such use  may void your 
warranty. 

 

 

 

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Страница 1: ...on Guide 28th May 2013 Revision 7 Page 1 of 22 SANDPIPER OWNERS MANUAL INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING OF UNIT MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CUT OUT TEMPLATES SPARE PARTS WIRING DIAGRAM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...

Страница 2: ...n Adresse registriert werden www aircommand com au registration html GARANTIE DE CLIMATISATION RÉFRIGÉRÉE Garantie pour l Australie Nous nous engageons par cette garantie à faire rectifier gratuitement par notre agent de service tout défaut résultant d un défaut de fabrication ou de remplacer tout composant défectueux dans les 12 mois suivant la date du premier achat de l appareil au détail Cet en...

Страница 3: ...CTIONS FOR SANDPIPER AIRCONDITIONER Model Number 7000001 Serial Number Date Purchased WARNING It is important that this installation manual is properly read and understood before installation The unit must be installed by a qualified service technician Failure to properly install the unit or attempting to modify it in any way can be extremely hazardous and may result in property damage and persona...

Страница 4: ...ide the van Cook outside if possible Park the caravan RV in a shaded position In periods of extreme high temperature it is recommended to start the air conditioner earlier in the morning to greatly improve its ability to cope with the expected peak heat load III CONDENSATION In areas of high humidity the humid air within the van will cause sweating or condensation in parts of the unit as the humid...

Страница 5: ...rews are all the same type of screw BEFORE INSTALLATION Ensure that the installation instructions have been properly read and understood Installation must conform to local wiring regulations DO NOT attempt to modify or add components to the installation procedure This equipment must only be serviced by a licensed refrigeration mechanic If your installation varies from the method outlined please co...

Страница 6: ...n appropriate location the cable length from the unit to the touch screen is 4m Extension cables are available contact Aircommand if needed The filter side of the Sandpiper should face the open side of the seat bed where the return air grille is Figure 1 Figure 1 Preferred orientation of the unit where the filter is on the same side and close to the return air grille If this is not possible then t...

Страница 7: ...upplied Cupboard seat bed cut out Determine where the return air grille will be placed according to the requirements above If you are using the supplied return air grille then the cut out template can be found at the end of this installation manual Ensure the logo at the top of the return air grille is in the correct orientation Cut out the required hole and secure the grille in place using the su...

Страница 8: ...d or battery Failure to do so may result in personal injury or death Locate an existing wall socket and plug the unit in If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by Aircommand one of its service agents or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard With a flat head screw driver or similar pop off the rear cover of the interface Figure 7 Pop off the rear cover of the interface u...

Страница 9: ... similar WARNING Airborne particles can pose a health risk particularly to young children and the elderly Ensure that filters are cleaned in a safe and well ventilated area If a more thorough clean is required then the filter can be washed out using warm soapy water Care must be taken to avoid ripping the fabric The filter must be completely dry before reinstallation The filter should be cleaned e...

Страница 10: ... Page 10 of 22 If you have a claim please contact Aircommand directly on 08 8345 8444 alternatively you can fax 08 8243 0628 or email service aircommand com au please have your unit serial number ready which can be found on the sticker on top of the unit ...

Страница 11: ...A PTY LTD SANDPIPER MODEL NO 7000001 240V 50HZ REFRIGERANT 407C 450G RATED CAPACITY COOLING 2200W RATED CAPACITY HEATING 1800W POWER INPUT COOLING 980 W POWER INPUT HEATING 880 W RATED CURRENT COOLING 4 3A RATED CURRENT HEATING 3 8A MAX INPUT POWER 1150W MAX CURRENT 5A MAX DISCHARGE SUCTION PRESSURE 2800 kPa 700kPa PROOF RATING IPX4 AIR DELIVERY MAXIMUM 120 L s E OE All values are approximate subj...

Страница 12: ...nical parts which are protected by grilles but objects of a small enough size may be able to penetrate the inside of the appliance The remote control has the same features as the LCD touchscreen except for the timer function The button icons on the remote may vary slightly compared to the touchscreen LCD TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL Decrease Fan Speed On Off Mode Increase DAY TIME SETTING Press and f...

Страница 13: ...e is close to comfortable but you wish to dehumidify the air Cycle mode button to highlight the snowflake dripping icon Select desired set point temperature by pressing the plus or minus keys or Note the fan speed is locked in LOW The compressor will cycle on and off at approximate intervals of 6 minutes to extract moisture from the air AUTO The Auto mode is used when Turn unit ON Press MODE until...

Страница 14: ...e On Off will not be affected by the button lock TEMPERATURE DISPLAY SETTING Press and for 5 seconds to change temperature measurement unit to either or REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS The functions on the remote control are the same as on the LCD touchscreen except that the timer function can only be set from the LCD touchscreen see Figure 11 for diagram The functions operate the same way if set by t...

Страница 15: ...me during timer clock setting Fan speed Select from High Medium and Low In cooling and heating mode AUTO FAN speed can be selected Mode COOL decrease air temperature DRY dehumidify the air HEAT increase room temperature AUTO automatically selects heat or cooling mode as required FAN circulates air Sleep Allows the controller to gradually depart from the set point temperature while you sleep Timer ...

Страница 16: ...Sandpiper Installation Guide 28th May 2013 Revision 7 Page 16 of 22 SANDPIPER FLOOR TEMPLATE ...

Страница 17: ...Sandpiper Installation Guide 28th May 2013 Revision 7 Page 17 of 22 ...

Страница 18: ...ter 3 6102092 Return air grille 4 5601069 Electronics kit inc touchscreen and remote 5 7001004 Thermostat switch 6 7001006 Top foam canopy Not shown 7001005 Outside fan assembly inc 3uF capacitor Not shown 5601071 Remote control only Not shown 7000001 Sandpiper unit without ducting Not shown 7001009 Buckles and straps all 3 included 7 N A Power cord and separate cable to interface 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 ...

Страница 19: ...Sandpiper Installation Guide 28th May 2013 Revision 7 Page 19 of 22 SANDPIPER WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Страница 20: ... sensor error E21 outdoor air temperature sensor error Contact Aircommand Australia for specialist advice on fault correction and access to our service agents Poor cooling or heating performance Return air filter is blocked Remove filter clean replace Clean filter every 2 weeks and more frequently with high use Air outlets are closed Ensure that at least 2 outlets are open highest capacity is avai...

Страница 21: ...ed RV is too large for the air conditioner The Sandpiper is intended to provide spot cooling and relief to certain areas immediately adjacent to the outlets it is not intended to lower the temperature in all areas of the RV It may do this in some cases but that will depend on the heat load of the van which is affected by size amount of windows insulation persons in the van direct sunlight etc Air ...

Страница 22: ...he caravan Unit has been installed incorrectly Refer to instruction manual for correct installation position Timer function does not work Timer function is attempting to be set from using the remote The timer function can only be set from the control pad it will not work if set by the remote refer to operating instructions for more information To display coil temperature a Press and for 3 seconds ...

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