Ductless Mini Split Installation & Owner’s Manual Document Version: 01/2017
Blueridge Owners Manual 1 Table of Contents 1. Table of contents 2 2. Cover Sheet 4 3. Applicable Blueridge Models 5 4. Important Safety Instructions and Notices 5 5. Installation Tools 7 6. Unit Installation Clearances 8 7. Installation of the Indoor Air Handler 9 8. Installation of a Single Zone Outdoor Unit 18 9. Installation of a Multizone Outdoor Unit 23 10. Leakage Detection 28 11. Vacuum 28 12. Remote Controls 32 12.1 15 SEER Models 32 12.
Blueridge Owners Manual 3 Document Version: 01/2017 Copyright 2017 Alpine Home Air Products
Blueridge Owners Manual 2 For Your Records Outdoor Model # Outdoor Serial # This can be found on the outdoor unit or on the sticker on the side of the box Zone 1 Indoor Air Handler Model # Indoor Air Handler Serial # This can be found on the indoor air handler or on the sticker on the side of the box If applicable ...
Blueridge Owners Manual 3 Applicable Blueridge Models This document applies to the following Blueridge Ductless Heat Pump featuring High Efficiency Inverter Technology models: BMKH09-15YN4GA BMKH09-22YN4GA BMKH12-15YN4GA BMKH12-20YN4GA BMKH18-15YN4GA BMKH18-18YN4GA BMKH24-15YN4GA BMKH24-18YN4GA BMKH30-16YN4GA BMKH36-16YN4GA All Blueridge Multizone Heat Pump Systems 4 • Important Safety instructions and Notices While 90% of the mechanical work can be done by a mechanically inclined individual, the fina
Blueridge Owners Manual • This includes troubleshooting with refrigerant, electricity, or unit operation. • National and local standards following electrical and HVAC must be used when installing the equipment. • This Blueridge Heat Pump System is a first class electric appliance. It must be properly grounded to avoid electric shock. • Use caution when the indoor air handler’s front panel door is open.
Blueridge Owners Manual 5 Installation Tools A mechanically inclined homeowner can accomplish 90% of the installation of a Blueridge ductless minisplit system. Wiring, vacuuming, leak testing, refrigerant handling and initial startup should be done by a qualified professional.
Blueridge Owners Manual 6 Unit Installation Clearances Installation Dimension Diagram At least 6” At least 6” 6” Space to the ceiling At least 6“ Between unit and wall Between unit and wall 6” 6” Indoor Unit Lineset Bundle At least 6 ft Lineset, connecting wires, and drain tubing leave the rear of the indoor unit and go through a hole drilled on an outer wall, to connect to the outdoor unit 6.
Blueridge Owners Manual 7 Installation of the Indoor Air Handler Mechanical Installation of the Air Handler 1 Choose a Location Blueridge Ductless minisplits are extremely versatile and can be retrofitted in applications where a ducted system is impractical. There are a few restrictions to keep in mind when it comes to selecting the location of the indoor air handler.
Blueridge Owners Manual 2 Mount the Air Handler’s Bracket • Hold the air handler’s wall mounting frame on the wall. Use a level to ensure the mounting frame is horizontally level, and use a pencil to mark the desired screw holes. • Drill the marked holes to create a pilot hole. • Affix the wall mounting frame to the wall using appropriately sized self tapping screws w/anchors. Check to ensure the wall mounting frame is firmly affixed to the wall by pulling on it.
Blueridge Owners Manual 3 Drill the piping hole in the wall Inside Outside Wall Wall Sleeve 10-15o Hole Size Seal Hole Piping Img 2 | Side view of hole drilled in wall Img xx Wall Hole drilling diagram • Choose the location of the piping hole based on the desired left or right side outlet from the air handler. This hole will need to be large enough to accommodate the copper lines, multiconductor wire, and drain tube. Most customers purchase and install a wall sleeve ranging from 2.
Blueridge Owners Manual 4 Piping Orientation The refridgerant pipes and drain tube can exit the air handler in four different locations. Right and left rear exits are the most common - used when going directly out of the wall behind the air handler unit. Right and left side exits are used when refrigerant line must be run along an inside wall before exiting the house. Right side exit is beyond the scope of most non-professionals and is not recommended.
Blueridge Owners Manual • Right side exit requires a very tight curve in the refrigerant lines. To accomplish this, lines must be cut and elbows brazed in place. Professional help is strongly recommended. The drain hose should be moved to the right side as described above. NOTE When running lineset on an inside wall, drain hose must slope downward to provide gravity for proper drainage. If this is impossible, you must install a condensate pump.
Blueridge Owners Manual 5 Draining • The drain hose can be connected to either side of the air handler. There is a plug on one end and a drain hose on the other. To properly drain the indoor air handler, connect the drain tube to the same side as the copper lines. Insert the drain plug in the other side. • Insulate the Drain Tubing. 6 Connecting the Piping • Use caution when prepping the air handler to connect the copper line set.
Blueridge Owners Manual • Hex Nut Diameter (in) Tightening Torque (ft-lbs) 1/4 10-13 3/8 25-30 1/2 36-45 5/8 50-60 If the lines are not already insulated, wrap them with insulation and tape the insulation in place. 7 • Connecting the Multiconductor Wire Open the front panel of the indoor air handler, remove the screw on the wiring cover, and remove the cover.
Blueridge Owners Manual Back of Air Handler Wire Img 4a |Pull wire through the back of the unit before connecting Front of Air Handler (Panel Open) N(1) Black 2 White 3 Red Green L1 Black L2 Red N (1) 2 3 B W R G Img 4b | Connecting Wires on the indoor unit NOTE • All wires of both the indoor air handler and outdoor heat pump should be connected by a professional. • Do not splice high or low voltage wiring during installation. Avoid wire splices by using the proper length of wire.
Blueridge Owners Manual 8 Band the copper lines, wire, and drain hose • Wrap the copper lines, the multiconductor wire, and drain hose up with tape as seen in Img 5. • The drain tubing does not need to run the same distance as the copper lines. The drain tubing can exit the wrapping at any appropriate drainage location as shown in Image 5.
Blueridge Owners Manual 8 Installation of a Single Zone Outdoor Unit Mechanical Installation of the Outdoor Unit 1 Select a Location • Select the outdoor unit’s installation location based on the home’s structure, local codes, and convenience of installation. (See Page 8) • Ideally, these outdoor units are installed in a location that is well ventilated and dry, in which the outdoor unit will not be exposed directly to sunlight and wind.
Blueridge Owners Manual 3 Mount the Outdoor Unit • Mount the outdoor unit to a concrete pad, plastic pad, or wall bracket of your choice, using the foot holes and bolts. Foot Holes Foot Holes Img 7 | Footholes located at the botton of the outdoor unit 4 Connect the Copper Lines • Remove the screw on the right handle of the outdoor unit. • Slide the cover down to take the panel off and expose the valves. • Remove the protective screw caps from the valves.
Blueridge Owners Manual wrench on the union nut (compression fitting). Tighten the union nut according to the chart below: • Hex Nut Diameter (in) Tightening Torque (ft-lbs) 1/4 10-13 3/8 25-30 1/2 36-45 5/8 50-60 If the lines are not already insulated, wrap them with insulation and tape the insulation in place. 5 Wiring the Air Handlers to the outdoor unit • Remove the wire clip on the outdoor unit.
Blueridge Owners Manual N(1) Black 2 White 3 Red Green L1 Black L2 Red Indoor Air Handler Unit Electrical Disconnect Outdoor Unit Line Set Connection Electrical Whip Indoor Unit Connection N(1) B Electrical Disconnect Connection 3 2 W R L1 L2 B R G G Img 8 | How to wire the outdoor unit for Single Zone Units Installation of a Single Zone Outdoor Unit Document Version: 01/2017 Copyright 2017 Alpine Home Air Products 21
Blueridge Owners Manual 6 Copper Line Presentation • The copper lines should be run along walls and hidden as much as possible. Avoid bending copper pipe smaller than a 4 inch arc. Indoor Unit • If the outdoor unit is higher than the wall piping hole, a U-Shaped curve should be bent into the copper lines before the pipe goes into the wall. This Wall Outdoor Unit prevents moisture from running down the lines and into the conditioned space.
Blueridge Owners Manual 9 Installation of a Multizone Outdoor Unit Mechanical Installation of Multizone Outdoor Unit 1 Choose a Location • Select the outdoor unit’s installation location based on the home’s structure, local codes, and convenience of installation. • Ideally, these outdoor units are installed in a location that is well ventilated and dry, in which the outdoor unit will not be exposed directly to sunlight and wind.
Blueridge Owners Manual 3 Mount the Outdoor Unit • Mount the outdoor unit to your choice of a concrete pad, plastic pad, or wall bracket using the foot holes and bolts. Foot Holes Foot Holes Img 11 | Footholes located at the botton of the outdoor unit 4 Connect the Copper Lines • Remove the screw on the right handle of the outdoor unit. • Slide the cover down to take the panel off and expose the valves. • Remove the screw cap of the valves.
Blueridge Owners Manual • Place the open-ended wrench on the pipe joint and place the torque wrench on the union nut (compression fitting). Tighten the union nut according to the chart on the next page: • Hex Nut Diameter (in) Tightening Torque (ft-lbs) 1/4 10-13 3/8 25-30 1/2 36-45 5/8 50-60 If the lines are not already insulated, wrap them with insulation and tape the insulation in place. 5 Wiring the Air Handlers to the Outdoor Unit • Remove the wire clip on the outdoor unit.
Blueridge Owners Manual N(1) Black 2 White 3 Red Indoor Air Handler Unit Electrical Disconnect Outdoor Unit Green L1 Black L2 Red Line Set Connection Electrical Whip Zone 1 G 3 2 N(1) B W Zone 2 R N(1) B 3 2 W Zone 3 N(1) R B 3 2 W Zone 4 R N(1) B 3 2 W R G Indoor Unit Connection G G L1 L2 B R G Img 12 | How to wire the outdoor unit for Multi Zone Units 26 Installation of a Multi Zone Outdoor Unit Document Version: 01/2017 Copyright 2017 Alpine Home Air Prod
Blueridge Owners Manual 6 Copper Line Presentation • The copper lines should be run along the wall and as hidden as possible. Minimum semi diameter of bending the pipe is 4 inches. • If the outdoor unit is higher than the wall piping hole, a U-Shaped curve should be bent into the copper lines before the pipe goes into the wall. This prevents moisture from running down the lines and into the conditioned space.
Blueridge Owners Manual 10 • Leak Detection The refrigerant system must be completely sealed in order for the Blueridge Ductless System to perform optimally and prevent damage to the equipment. • If a refrigerant detector is not available, soap and water can be used. • The lineset(s) should be pressurized using dry nitrogen, 100-200 psig. Then using a soap bubble solution, spray down all flare joints, and watch for bubbles to appear.
Blueridge Owners Manual Indoor Unit (Inside House, attached to other side of wall) Wall Outdoor Unit Gauges Drain Pipe Copper Line Sets (attached) Service Valve Vacuum Pump Img 13 | Vacuuming the lines Vacuuming Document Version: 01/2017 Copyright 2017 Alpine Home Air Products 29
Blueridge Owners Manual Single Zone (cont.) • After the copper lines have been connected, and the pressure test is complete, you may connect your vacuum pump, manifold gauges, micron gauges and evacuate the lines. • Once it is confirmed that the joints have a proper connection, pull a vacuum down to 500 microns. • After the vacuum is complete, close manifold gauge valve(s), and open both the service valves fully, release the refrigerant into the system, and start the system.
Blueridge Owners Manual 7. Once all zones are complete, with refrigerant released, start the system and check all zones for functionality. 8. Ensure the gauges do not show any rescrition. 9. Remove gauges. Multizone with Manifold Service Ports (one set of service ports for all zones): 1. Connect each zone’s copper lines. 2. Pressure test the entire system (all zones). 3. Connect manifold gauges, micron gauge, and vacuum pump and evacuate the linesets. 4. Pull a vacuum down to 500 microns. 5.
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Blueridge Owners Manual NOTE • Whenever the power is connected, the system is in stand by mode and you can operate the air conditioner using the remote control. • When the unit is on, each time you press a button on the remote controller, the sending signal icon “ “ on the display of remote control will blink once. If the air handler beeps, that means the signal has been received. Quickstart Operation Guide 1.
Blueridge Owners Manual 2 MODE Button Pressing this button once can select your required mode circularly as below (the corresponding icon “ AUTO • COOL “ will be lit up after the mode is selected): DRY FAN HEAT (Only for models with heating funtion) When selecting auto mode, the air handler will operate automatically, according to ambient temperature. The set temps are 77 oF for cooling and 68 oF for heating and they cannot be adjusted and won’t be displayed.
Blueridge Owners Manual NOTE • When starting heating mode, the indoor unit will delay 1-5 minutes before warm air will flow (actual delay time will depend on indoor ambient temperature). • Set temperature range from remote controller: 60.8 - 86 oF ; Fan speed: auto, low speed, medium speed, high speed. 3 +/- Button • Pressing the + or - button once will increase or decrease set temperature by 1 oF ( oC). Hold the + or - button on the remote controller to choose temperature quickly.
Blueridge Owners Manual 6 SLEEP Button Under the Cool, Heat, and Dry modes, press the sleep button to engage sleep mode. Press this button again to cancel Sleep mode. Under the Fan and Auto modes this function is unavailable. SLEEP MODE The unit will automatically adjust to room temperature during your sleep time. This slight change in temperature will not affect your comfort level due to natural effects that sleeping has on the body, but it will save on energy consumption and lower your electric bill.
Blueridge Owners Manual • Whenever the unit is OFF, pressing the timer button will automatically turn the unit ON after a specified amount of time. T-ON and H icon will be blinking. Within 5s, press the + or - button to adjust the time for Timer On. Pressing + or - button once will increase or decrease the time by 0.5h. Hold the + or - button for 2s and the time will change quickly. Release the button after your required set time is reached. Then press the TIMER button to confirm the set time.
Blueridge Owners Manual Replacement of batteries in remote control 1. Press the back side of remote controller on the spot marked ” Battery “, and pull off the battery box. 2. Replace two No.7 (AAA 1.5V) dry Reinstall batteries and make sure the posi- Remove tions or + and - are correct. Cover of Battery Box 3. Reinstall the cover of the battery Img 15 | Back of 15 Seer Unit Remote box. NOTE • During Operation, point the remote controller signal sender at the indoor air handler.
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Blueridge Owners Manual Quickstart Operation Guide 1. After connecting the power, press the “ON/OFF” button on remote controller to power up the ductless mini split. 2. Pressing the “MODE” button will select your desired mode: AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN, HEAT. 3. Press the “+” or “-” buttons to set your desired temperature. (The temperature cannot be adjusted when the unit is in auto mode). 4. Press the “FAN” button to set your desired fan speed: auto, low, medium, and high speed. 5.
Blueridge Owners Manual Buttons on Remote Control 1 On/Off Button Press this button to turn the air handler on and off. After turning on the air conditioner, operation indicator “ “ on the indoor unit’s display is ON (green indicator - the color is different for different models), and the indoor unit will make a sound. 2 MODE Button Press the mode button to select your required operation mode.
Blueridge Owners Manual • When selecting fan mode, the air handler will operate the fan. All indicators are OFF, but operation indicator lights are ON. Press the “FAN” button to adjust the fan speed. Press “ “ button to adjust the blowing angle. • When selecting heating mode, the air handler will provide heating. The Heat indicator “ “ on indoor unit is ON. Press the “+” or “-” buttons to adjust the set temperature. Press the “FAN” button to adjust the fan speed.
Blueridge Owners Manual 3 +/- Button • Press the “+” or “-” buttons once to increase or decrease the set temperature 1 oF. Hold the “+” or “-” button on the remote controller to change the temperature quickly. Release the button after your desired temperature is reached. (Temperature cannot be adjusted under auto mode). • When setting the TIMER ON, TIMER OFF or CLOCK, press “+” or “-” button to adjust time. (Refer to CLOCK, TIMER ON, TIMER OFF buttons).
Blueridge Owners Manual • When selecting “ “, the air handler’s horizontal louver will automatically swing up & down at maximum angle. • When selecting “ , , , , “, the air handler’s louver will stop at the fixed position. • When selecting “ , , “, the air handler’s louver will send air at the fixed angle. • Hold the “ “ button for 2s to set your desired swing angle. Release the button once you are satisfied with the louver’s position. NOTE “ , , “ may not be available.
Blueridge Owners Manual 7 TIMER ON/ TIMER OFF Button TIMER ON - Button can set the timer for timed operation. After pressing this button, “ “ icon disappears and the word “ON” on the remote controller blinks. Press the “+” or “-” button to adjust the TIMER ON setting. After each pressing of the “+” or “-” button, the TIMER ON setting will increase or decrease 1min. Hold the “+” or “-” button for 2s and the time will change quickly until reaching your desired time. Press the “TIMER ON” to confirm it.
Blueridge Owners Manual 8 X-FAN Button Press this button under cool and dry mode to start up x-fan function, and the “ “ icon will display on the remote controller. Press the button again to cancel x-fan function, and the “ “ will disappear. NOTE • When the x-fan function is on, if the air conditioner is turned off, the indoor fan will still operate on low speed for a few minutes to blow the residual water inside the air duct.
Blueridge Owners Manual NOTE • The outdoor temperature display is not available for some models. If the indoor unit receives “ “ signal, it will display the indoor set temperature. • The default display will show the set temperature when the unit is pressed on. • When selecting the indoor or outdoor’s ambient temperature, the display will show the selected valve for 3 seconds and return back to the set temperature.
Blueridge Owners Manual In Cool or Dry modes: The unit will run at current room setpoint for 1 hour. After 1 hour, the setpoint will increase by 2 oF. After 2 hours, the setpoint will increase by 4 oF and maintain this setpoint until Sleep Mode is cancelled. In Heat Mode: The unit will run at current room setpoint for 1 hour. After 1 hour, the setpoint will decrease by 2 oF. After 2 hours, the setpoint will decrease by 4 oF and maintain this setpoint until Sleep Mode is cancelled.
Blueridge Owners Manual Replacement of batteries in remote control Signal Sender 1. Battery Press the back side of remote controller on the spot marked ” “, and then pull the cover off of the battery box. 2. Reinstall Remove Replace two No.7 (AAA 1.5V) dry batteries and make sure the + and - positons are correct. 3.
Blueridge Owners Manual 12.3 Emergency Operation (Lost Remote) If the remote control is lost or damaged, the heat pump can be turned on and off by using the AUX button. The AUX button is located underneath the front panel on the right hand side. When the AUX button is pressed, the system will run in auto mode. In auto mode, the system will run off of optimal conditions based on the ambient temperature, and the temperature cannot manually be adjusted.
Blueridge Owners Manual 13 Cleaning and Maintenance 1 Open Panel Pull up on the front left and right of the air handler’s cover as shown in figure 1 Figure 1 2 Remove Filter Remove the filter as indicated in figure 2. There are two filters, one on each side. Press up on the middle tab on each filter to take it out. Figure 2 3 Clean Filter • Use dust catcher or water to clean. • When the filter is very dirty, the water (below 113 oF) to clean it, and then put it in a shady and cool place to dry.
Blueridge Owners Manual NOTE • The indoor air handler’s filter should be cleaned every three months, but may require cleaning more often based on the conditions of the room. It is not harmful to increase the cleaning frequency. • Use caution after the filter has been removed. The fins of the evaporator coil will be exposed and are very sharp. Do not touch the fins, as touching the fins can cause injury as well as a decrease in the unit’s performance.
Blueridge Owners Manual 14 Operating Ranges Operating ranges of Blueridge 15 SEER Single Zone Ductless Minisplits Indoor Side DB/WB (F) Outdoor Side DB/WB (F) Maximum Cooling 89.6 / 73.4 109.4 / 78.8 Maximum Heating 80.6 75.2 / 64.4 The operating temperature range (Outdoor Temperature) for cooling is 64.4 F ~109.4 F; for heating it is 19.4 F ~ 75 F.
Blueridge Owners Manual 5 15 Copper Line Length Guidelines Single Zone - 15, 16, 18, 20, and 22 SEER Blueridge Minisplits Unit Capacity (BTU’s/Hour) Min Line Set Length Max Line set Length Max Height Difference 9,000 10 Feet 50 Feet 15 Feet 12,000 10 Feet 66 Feet 30 Feet 18,000 10 Feet 82 Feet 30 Feet 24,000 10 Feet 82 Feet 30 Feet 30,000 10 Feet 100 Feet 30 Feet 36,000 10 Feet 100 Feet 60 Feet Multi Zone - Since several different zones share the refrigerant of a multizone, t
Blueridge Owners Manual 5 16 Copper Line Flaring NOTE Improper pipe flaring is the main cause of refrigerant leakage. Pipe Pipe Cutter Please flare the pipe according to the following steps Pipe 1 Cut the Pipe • Pipe Cutter Confirm the pipe length according to the distance of indoor unit and outdoor unit.
Blueridge Owners Manual 5 Flare the port Flare the port with a flaring tool. “A” (Heightof pipe above expander base) Expander Note “A” is different according to the Expander diameter, refer to the table below A (mm) Outer Diameter (mm) Max Min 6-6.35 (1/4”) 1.3 0.7 9.52 (3/8”) 1.6 1.0 12-12.7 (1/2”) 1.8 1.0 15.8-16(5/8”) 2.4 2.2 Pipe 6 Inspect Check the quality of the flaring port. If there is any blemish, flare the port again according to the steps above.
Blueridge Owners Manual 5 17 Installing Optional Air Filters • All Blueridge indoor air handlers come with air filters installed • Optional air filters are available To Install the Filter: • Lift the front panel and remove the air filter • Attach the optional filter into the air filter • Reinstall the air filter and close the panel 5 18 Start Up Complete a full system check prior to starting the system • Make sure the drain hose slopes downward along entire length.
Blueridge Owners Manual Indoor Unit • Ensure all remote buttons are responsive in functionality. • Verify the indoor air handler is getting power by checking the indoor air handler’s display panel is functional. • After several minutes of operation, verify the indoor air handler’s drain line is working properly. You should see a slow trickle of water exiting the drain line.
Blueridge Owners Manual 5 19 Troubleshooting Diagnostic Codes E1 - High pressure protection E6 - Communication Error E7 - (Multizone only) Mode Conflict F0 - Gathering Refrigerant / Unit is low on refrigerant (Leak) F1 - Indoor air sensor failure F2 - Indoor coil temp sensor failure F3 - Outdoor air temp sensor failure F4 - Outdoor coil temp sensor failure F5 - Compressor discharge temp sensor failure LP - Mismatched indoor/outdoor unit PL - Low voltage Trouble Shooting Document Version: 01/2017 Copyr
