COMFORT-AIRE InverterFlex B-VFH09MA-1, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL InverterFlex Series Indoor Ductless Mini Split Heat Pumps B VFH09MA 1 B VFH12MA 1 B VFH18MA 1 AITONS EQUIPMENT Guelph ON N1H 6H9 1 888 744 2911 www aitons com ...

Page 2: ...trical codes and standards by authorized personnel only TABLE OF CONTENTS Warnings and Cautions 3 4 Operation of Wireless Remote Control 5 9 Special Features of Wireless Remote Control 10 Battery Installation and Replacement 10 Manual Operation 11 Operation Tips 12 Care and Cleaning 13 Troubleshooting 14 16 Installation Notices 17 Installation of Location and Clearances 18 Indoor Unit Installation...

Page 3: ... 5 For electrical work follow local and national electric codes and these installation instructions An independent circuit and single outlet must be used If electrical circuit capacity is not enough or defects are found in electrical work it may cause el stress the connections Loose wiring may overheat at the connection points and create a or electrical shock 8 When charging the unit take care not...

Page 4: ... AITONS EQUIPMENT Air Inlet Air Outlet Indoor Unit The icons displayed Cool Dry Heat Power Set temp 1 Remote controller 2 Front panel 3 Filter 4 Horizontal louver 5 Wall pipe bushing 6 Binding tape 7 Connection pipes 8 Condensate drain hose ...

Page 5: ...nd outdoor ambient it will display the set temperature and this icon If the button is pressed again this icon and the indoor ambient temperature is shown Pressing the button a third time will display this icon and the outdoor ambient temperature 3 seconds later the display will return to the set temperature or unless there is another signal No Te Outdoor ambient temperature display range is 0 60 C...

Page 6: ...will display 12 00 as the default Under Cool or Heat mode the turbo button can turn on or turn off the Turbo function After the Turbo function turned on the Turbo symbol will display The Turbo mode will be automatically cancelled if the mode or fan speed is changed The Turbo mode can be used to quickly heat or cool the room When powered on the light is defaulted on Press the light button to turn o...

Page 7: ...ow Adjust the swing of the louver to direct the air comfortable position This icon indicates that the louver swings back and forth TIMER ON TIMER ON button The Timer feature is a program that can be used to turn the unit on off after a certain amount of time has transpired To set the Timer on press the Timer on button The ON icon will blink indicating that the program can be set Press the or butto...

Page 8: ...ep 1 is activated while the unit is in Cool or Dry mode the unit s set temperature will increase 1 2 degrees by 3 4 degrees more and then continue to run at this temp When Sleep mode is activated while the unit is in Heat mode the unit will operate by decreasing the set 3 4 degrees the next 2 hours Then the unit will continue to run at this temperature Sleep 2 2 Sleep 2 operates differently than S...

Page 9: ...s every hour until a 1 2 degree decrease is maintained When the initial set temperature is between 69 F 81 F 21 C 27 C the temperature decreases 1 2 degrees every hour then this temperature is maintained When the initial set temperature is between 82 F 86 F 28 C 30 C the temperature decrease 1 2 degrees every hour until a 5 6 degree decrease has been achieved Then the unit will continue to operati...

Page 10: ...proper polarity As show in Fig 2 No Te When changing the batteries do not use the old or different brands of batteries otherwise it can cause a malfunction of the wireless remote control If the wireless remote control will not be used for a long time please take the batteries out Old batteries can leak battery acid and damage the remote Ensure the signal of the remote is not obstructed and is in r...

Page 11: ...UTO mode based on the room temperature No Te In this mode the set temperature and fan speed can not be changed Turn on the unit Press AUTO STOP button to enter AUTO mode The indoor unit will select the mode COOL HEAT FAN according to the room temperature Turn off the unit Press AUTO STOP button again to turn off the indoor unit Manual Operation Manual switch Manual Operation ...

Page 12: ...rature The heating capacity will decrease in low ambient temperatures Defrosting When outdoor temperature is low but humidity is high frost may form on the outdoor unit during auto defrosting operation During auto defrosting the fan motors of indoor unit and outdoor unit will stop vapor This is normal during defrost mode Ant cold Air Function In HEAT mode the indoor fan will not operate for approx...

Page 13: ...an be cleaned with a dry or damp cloth Do not use harsh chemical cleaners wax or polish Caution Cleaning the Air Filter every 3 months Lift up the front panel as shown in Fig 3 and 4 Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and mild detergent No Te Cleaning with extremely hot water over along the direction of the arrows shown Close the panel No Te unit have sharp edges that can cut Failure to clean ino...

Page 14: ...aybe the result of room smells such as furniture tobacco etc which have been taken into the air conditioner s intake and are being exhausted back out Consult authorized service center for cleaning if the odors still exist after any sources of odor in your home have been removed normal noise during operation During cooling operation a thin mist may be seen emitted from the indoor unit due to high r...

Page 15: ...ction joints During defrosting operation the thawed water During heating operation the water on the heat exchanger drips out Drain hose is loose or clogged The room s humidity level might be too high There is noise emitted when the fan or compressor relay is switching on or off When the defrosting operation has started or stopped there is a sound of refrigerant Cooling Heating is poor Breaking off...

Page 16: ...tlet Buttons on the cover are not working or are insensitive If any one of the following situations occur immediately turn off and cut off the power supply then contact an authorized servicer Indoor unit can not blow air If the unit operates in a high humidity environment for a long time moisture may condense in the air outlet grill and then drip off Try changing the position of the louver on the ...

Page 17: ...utdoor unit as close to the indoor unit as possible The maximum unit separation and vertical lift compressor above the evaporator must be taking into account Do not exceed allowable refrigerant line lengths Indoor unit installation drawing The site must support the weight of the unit The indoor unit should be mounted as high up on the wall toward the ceiling leaving a minimum of 6 150mm of space b...

Page 18: ...ne lengths Indoor unit Unit must be installed in a location that does not maintained see installation drawing The site must support the weight of the unit The site must be easily accessible for cleaning service The indoor unit should be mounted as high up on the wall toward the ceiling leaving a minimum of 6 150mm of space between the ceiling and the top of the indoor unit see installation drawing...

Page 19: ...ngled downward approx 45 toward the outdoors Fig 8 NoTe Ensure that neither studs nor plumbing are located directly behind the propsed hole location B Always use a conduit to route the piping though the hole in the wall Properly seal the hole after routing the pipes through to prevent debris insects or small animals from entering 3 Condensate Drainage A Run the drain hose sloping downward Do not i...

Page 20: ...ttom of the unit up and onto the lower properly sealed G Be sure that the overall installation of the indoor wall and level 5 Piping and insulating A Bundle the tubing connecting cable and drain hose with tape or wire ties as shown in Fig 14 B Be sure to arrange the drain line such that it is at the lowest point within the bundle as they exit the unit and hole in the wall to the outdoors Fig 14 C ...

Page 21: ... 15 5 Ensure the wire color and location to and from each terminal are identical between the indoor and outdoor terminal strips 6 Wrap any loose cables not connected with terminals with electrical tape so that they will not touch any electrical components 7 Refer to the wiring diagram located on the outdoor unit and or under the front panel of the indoor unit for proper wiring 8 Heat Controller re...

Page 22: ... ON OFF button on the remote control to turn the unit on 2 Press the mode button on the remote control to check that each mode works properly 3 When the ambient temperature is too low to run the unit in cooling mode to check the system the unit can be placed in manual operation 4 To place the unit in manual operation gently lift up the lower left and right sides of the front panel unit it opens an...

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Page 24: ...24 VFH InverterFlex Ductless Mini Split Heat Controller 12 2013 AITONS EQUIPMENT Guelph ON N1H 6H9 1 888 744 2911 www aitons com ...