Soleus Air KFR/KFS Series manual

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    Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... 1 Identification of parts ...................................................................................... 2 Indoor Unit / Operation and display ............................................................. 3,4 Remote controller .....[...]

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    Do not turn off the power supply cir- cuit breaker or pull out the unit power cord during unit operation. This may cause electrical hazards and/ or a fire. Keep the power supply circuit breaker and power plug free from any type of debris. If using a power supply cord, be sure to connect to plug firmly. This will minimize the risk for electrical sho[...]

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    Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Visit our website - www.soleusair.com Copyright 2003 Soleus International Inc. PERFORMANCE RATINGS MODEL Capacity Cooling [BTU/h] Capacity Heating [BTU/h] SEER Moisture Removal[Pts/h] Air Flow Sound Rating Indoor dB Sound Rating Outdoor dB Operating Range - Cooling [F] Operating Range - Hea[...]

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    Outdoor unit installation location: l Outdoor unit location must be well ventilated. Avoid installing where any type of flammable gas could leak. l Proper clearances must be maintained per instructions on page 16. l The maximum length for refrigeration lines is 49 ft. For refrigeraton lines exceeding 23ft. an additional .75 pounds must be added per[...]

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    Installation instructions 3. Indoor unit refrigeration line installation l The refrigeration lines and wiring can be routed to the outdoor unit in a number of ways (left or right from the back of the unit), by using the cut-out access pieces on the casing of the unit. l Bend the refrigeration lines carefully to the required positon in order to be a[...]

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    Suppport plate Hook Hook Mounting the Indoor unit to the Mounting Plate: l Hook the indoor unit onto the upper portion of the mounting plate by connecting the hooks at the rear top of the indoor unit with the upper edge of the mounting plate. l To ensure that the hooks are properly seated on the mounting plate, check if the unit can slide by moving[...]

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    Installation instructions Outdoor unit installation 1. Install the outdoor unit l Outdoor unit must be mounted on a solid, level foundation. If possible, affix unit using bolts to the foundation. l If installing on a wall or structure, be sure that construction of the wall or structure can support the weight of the unit and that consideration is gi[...]

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    Installation instructions 3. Wiring connection l Remove the electrical cover of outdoor unit (1 screw). l Connect wires as shown below in the illustrations. Heat Pump Connect to Power Supply Power supply inter connecting conductors (in conduit A) ( to the indoor unit) Outdoor unit terminal block Control inter connecting conductors(in conduit B) ( t[...]

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    Installation instructions System Start Up and Charge Adjustment Procedures The outdoor unit is supplied with a R-22 charge sufficient for 15 feet of refrigeration tubing. The outdoor unit’s liquid and suction valves are closed to contain the charge within the unit. The recommended procedures for charge adjustments are as follows: Additional Charg[...]

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    HOW TO INSTALL DRAIN ACCESSORIES There will be some water dripping from the condenser when the heat pump is working during the heating mode. Two drain caps, a drain elbow with rubber collar and a plastic hose (5/8” x 6”) are supplied for user’s choice. INSTALLATION STEPS: (1) Observe the drainage flow of the three drain holes on the base whil[...]

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    USE COPPER WIRES ONLY FOR POWER SUPPLY. WARNING:RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLIES BEFORE SERVICING. DURING CONNECTION OF THE REFRIGERATION TUBES, IF EXCESSIVE TORQUE IS IMPOSED ON FLARE NUTS, SERVICE VALVE ON DISCHARGE LINE MAY BE DAMAGED. WHEN TIGHTENING FLARE NUTS OR NARROW PIPE, TORQUE SHOUL[...]

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    Troubleshooting RUN light blinks Defect What to check 1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times Continuous blink Abnormality of room temperature sensor. Abnormality of defrost sensor. Abnormality of indoor fan motor. Abnormality of outdoor unit. No defect-unit in defrost mode. • Open circuit or short circuit of room temperature sensor. • Incorrect connect[...]