Heat Controller A-VCH18DC-1 manual

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    Heat Controller , Inc. • 1900 Wellworth A ve. • Jackson, MI 49203 • (517)787-2100 • www .heatcontroller .com INST ALLA TION MANU AL Indoor Models: B-VCH12FC-1 B-VCH18FC-1 B-VMH09FC-1 B-VMH12FC-1 B-VMH18FC-1 V ersion C InverterFlex Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps High W all and Ceiling Cassettes Outdoor Models: A-VCH18DC-1 A-VCH27TC-1 A-VMH36[...]

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    2 Installation Manual VMH SerieS Heat Controller , Inc. 1 CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS W arning ...........................................................................................................................................2 Caution ..........................................................................................................[...]

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    3 Heat Controller , Inc. VMH SerieS Installation Manual 2 SAFETY PRECA UTIONS W ARNING R ead the follow SAFETY PRECAUTIONS carefully before installation. E lectrical work must be installed by a licensed electrician. Be sure to use the correct rating o f the power plug and main circuit for the model to be installed. I ncorrect installation due to ig[...]

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    4 Installation Manual VMH SerieS Heat Controller , Inc. Outdoor Models: A - VMH18DC - 1 NOMENCLA TURE Outdoor Inverter Multi-Zone Mini-Split Heat Pump Nominal Capacity 18=18kBtu/H 27=27kBtu/H 36=36kBtu/H D=Dual Zone T -T ri-Zone Q-Quad Zone Indoor Models: B - VMH09FC - 1 Indoor Inverter Heat Pump M=Mini-Split high wall mount C=Ceiling cassette Capa[...]

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    5 Heat Controller , Inc. VMH SerieS Installation Manual 9 U nit com bination s NOTE: Th e total c apacity of indo or air handlers can not exceed the no m i nal c apacity of t he outd oor unit. The minimum qua ntity of indoor air handlers is o ne on any out door unit, whet her it is a dual, tri, or quad zone. I ndoor unit combination s for A- VMH 18[...]

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    6 Installation Manual VMH SerieS Heat Controller , Inc. This illustration is for explanation purposes only . T h e a c t u a l s h a p e o f y o u r a i r c o n d t i o n e r m a y b e slightly different. Copper lines must be insulated independently N O T E : C e i l i n g c a s s e t t e s c o m e w i t h a n optional wall mounted wireless thermos[...]

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    7 Heat Controller , Inc. VMH SerieS Installation Manual 10 7. Installat ion D etail s 7 .1 Wren ch torque sh e e t for installati on Outside dia meter T orque Additiona l tightening t orque mm in ch N . m N . m Ф6.35 1/4 15(1 53kgf .cm ) 16( 163k gf.cm ) Ф9.52 3/8 25( 255kgf .cm ) 26 ( 265k gf.cm ) Ф12.7 1/2 35 (357k gf.cm ) 36 (367kgf .cm ) 7 .[...]

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    8 Installation Manual VMH SerieS Heat Controller , Inc. 3 Read completely , then follow step by step. Indoor unit D o n o t e x p o s e t h e i n d o o r u n i t t o h e a t o r s t e a m . Select a place where there are no obstacles i n f r o n t o r a r o u n d t h e u n i t . Make sure that condensation drainage can be conveniently routed away .[...]

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    9 Heat Controller , Inc. VMH SerieS Installation Manual 4 Accessories for mini-split high wall mount installation INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Note: Except for the above parts provided, any other parts needed during installation you must purchase. Level gauge Screwdriver Electric drill,Hole core drill (65 Ø 1 / 4 ” mm) Flaring tool set T orque wr[...]

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    10 Installation Manual VMH SerieS Heat Controller , Inc. 6 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS F i g . 4 Correct orientation of Installation Plate Wa l l Indoor Outdoor 3/16”-1/4”( 5-7mm ) F i g . 6 F i g . 5 Indoor unit installation(wall-mounted type) 2 . D r i l l a h o l e i n t h e w a l l Note: 1 . F i t t h e I n s t a l l a t i o n P l a t e 1. [...]

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    11 Heat Controller , Inc. VMH SerieS Installation Manual 7 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. For the left-hand and right-hand piping, remove the pipe cover from the side panel. 2. For the rear-right-hand and rear-left-hand piping, install the piping as shown in Fig.10. 3. Fix the end of the connective pipe. (Refer to T ightening Connection in REFRIGER[...]

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    12 Installation Manual VMH SerieS Heat Controller , Inc. 8 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS F i g . 1 2 1. Pass the piping through the hole in the wall. 2. Put the upper claw at the back of the indoor unit on the upper hook of the installation plate, move the indoor unit from side to side to see that it is securely fastened (see Fig.12). 3. For easier i[...]

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    13 Heat Controller , Inc. VMH SerieS Installation Manual 2 . F o u r - w a y c a s s e t t e t y p e 1. Install the main body A. The existing ceiling (to be horizontal) a. Please cut a quadrangular hole of 600¡600mm in the ceiling according to the shape of the installation paper board. (Refer to Fig.15 & 16) The center of the hole should be at[...]

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    14 Installation Manual VMH SerieS Heat Controller , Inc. 1 0 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS The length could be calculated from Fig.17: Length=210+L(in general, L is half of the whole length of the installation hook) c. Please adjust the hexangular nuts on the four installation hooks evenly , to ensure the balance of the body . Use the transparent hos[...]

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    15 Heat Controller , Inc. VMH SerieS Installation Manual 11 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (2) Install the panel (3) Hang the air-in grid to the panel, then connect the lead terminator of the swing motor and that of the control box with corresponding terminators on the body respectively . (4) Relocate the air-in grid in the procedure of reversed order[...]

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    16 Installation Manual VMH SerieS Heat Controller , Inc. 2 3 Settlement of outdoor unit Anchor the outdoor unit with a b o l t a n d n u t ¦ 1 0 o r ¦ 8 t i g h t l y and horizontally on a concrete or rigid mount. F i g . 4 5 Install the outdoor unit on a rigid base to prevent increasing noise level and vibration. Determine the air outlet directi[...]

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    17 Heat Controller , Inc. VMH SerieS Installation Manual Fit the seal into the drain elbow, the n insert the drain joint into the base pan hole of outdoor unit, rotate 90 to securely assemble them. Connecting the drain joint with an extension drain hose (Locally purchased), in case of the water draining off the outdoor unit during the heating mode.[...]

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    18 Installation Manual VMH SerieS Heat Controller , Inc. D: Flaring work Firmly hold copper pipe in a die in the dimension shown in the table below . Tightening Connection • Align the center of the pipes. • Sufciently tighten the are nut with ngers, and then tighten it with a spanner and torque wrench as shown in Fig.51 & 52. Cauti[...]

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    19 Heat Controller , Inc. VMH SerieS Installation Manual 2 6 E LE CT RI CA L WO RK F i g . 5 3 1. All wiring must comply with local and national electrical codes 2. Unit should be grounded in compliance with local and national electrical codes. 3. Wiring cable size and type must comply with all applicable local and national codes. 4. Unit must have[...]

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    20 Installation Manual VMH SerieS Heat Controller , Inc. POWER L N TO A TO B L(A) L(B) N(A) N(B) S(A) S(B) O n e - t w o m o d e l s : O n e - t h r e e m o d e l s : O n e - f o u r m o d e l s : O n e - f i v e m o d e l s : F i g . 5 5 POWER L N S(A) L(A) N(A) TO A L(C) N(C) S(C) L(B) N(B) S(B) TO B TO C POWER TO A L N L(A) N(A) S(A) TO B TO C T[...]

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    21 Heat Controller , Inc. VMH SerieS Installation Manual Air Purging Air and moisture in the refrigerant system have undesirable effects as indicated below: • Pressure in the system rises. • Operating current rises. • Cooling or heating efciency drops. • Moisture in the refrigerant circuit may freeze and block capillary tubing. • W ate[...]

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    22 Installation Manual VMH SerieS Heat Controller , Inc. When Using the V acuum Pump (For method of using a manifold valve, refer to its operation manual.) 1. Completely tighten the are nuts, A, B, C, D, connect the mani - fold valve charge hose to a charge port of the low-pressure valve on the gas pipe side. 2. Connect the charge hose connectio[...]

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    23 Heat Controller , Inc. VMH SerieS Installation Manual Perform the electric safe check after completing installation: 1. Insulated resistance The insulated resistance must be more than 2M . 2. Grounding work After f inishing grounding work, measure the grounding resistance by visual detection and grounding resistance tester. Make sure the groundi[...]

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    24 Installation Manual VMH SerieS Heat Controller , Inc. Test running Perform test operation after completing gas leak check at the flare nut connections and 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. 1. Connect the power , press the ON/OF[...]

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    25 Heat Controller , Inc. VMH SerieS Installation Manual 04/2009 10-2012[...]