MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC PLA-A36EA8 36,000 BTU H 3’ X 3’ Ceiling Cassette Instruction Manual

: June 17, 2024
: Mitsubishi Electric

Table of Contents

GENERAL FEATURES
INDOOR UNIT ACCESSORIES
INDOOR UNIT DIMENSIONS
References
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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC PLA-A36EA8 36,000 BTU H 3’ X 3’ Ceiling Cassette Instruction Manual

GENERAL FEATURES

Space-efficient ductless installation
Equipped with 3D i-see Sensor® for enhanced comfort and energy efficiency
Airflow settings for high and low ceiling applications
Individual vane settings for direct/indirect airflow control or variable airflow patterns
Knockouts for outside-air intake and branch-duct run
Filter indicator signal
Easy-to-clean, washable filter (optional high-efficiency filter available – requires multi-function casement)
Built-in condensate lift mechanism
Ideal for retail shops, classrooms, office spaces, conference centers, building lobbies, and more
Multiple control options available:
○ kumo cloud® smart device app for remote access
○ Third-party interface options
○ Wired or wireless controllers

Specifications	System
Unit Type	PLA-A36EA8
Cooling Capacity1, 3	BTU/H
Heating Capacity2, 3	BTU/H
Electrical	Voltage, Phase, Frequency
Guaranteed Voltage Range	V AC
Voltage: Indoor – Outdoor, S1-S2	V AC
Voltage: Indoor – Outdoor, S2-S3	V DC
Short-circuit Current Rating [SCCR]	kA
Indoor Unit	MCA
Fan Motor Full Load Amperage	A
Airflow Rate at Cooling, Dry	CFM
Airflow Rate at Cooling, Wet	CFM
Airflow Rate at Heating, Dry	CFM
Sound Pressure Level [Cooling]	dB[A]
Sound Pressure Level [Heating]	dB[A]
Drain Pipe Size	In. [mm]
Condensate Lift Mechanism, Maximum Distance	In. [mm]
Coating on Heat Exchanger	—
External Finish Color	White Munsell 6.4Y 8.9/0.4
Unit Dimensions	W x D x H: In. [mm]

NOTES:
Conditions 1 Cooling (Indoor // Outdoor) °F 80 DB, 67 WB // 95 DB, 75 WB 2 Heating at 47°F (Indoor // Outdoor) °F 70 DB, 60 WB // 47 DB, 43 WB Capacity varies based on the number of indoor units operating and the model of the Multi-zone Outdoor Unit. For reference to connected capacity charts, please refer Multi-zone Outdoor Unit Operational Performance.

INDOOR UNIT ACCESSORIES

Control Interface	3-Pin Connector	□ PAC-715AD
Airzone ZBS Wired Blueface Principal Controller White	□ AZZBSBLUEFACECB
Airzone ZBS Wired Blueface Principal Controller White	□ AZZBSBLUEZEROCB
Airzone ZBS Wired Lite Controller White	□ AZZBSLITECB
Airzone ZBS Wireless Lite Controller White	□ AZZBSLITERB
Airzone ZBS Wireless Think Controller White	□ AZZBSTHINKRB
CN24 Relay Kit	□ CN24RELAY-KIT-CM3
IT Extender	□ PAC-WHS01IE-E
kumo station® for kumo cloud®	□ PAC-WHS01HC-E
Procon BACnet® and Modbus® Interface	□ PAC-UKPRC001-CN-1
Remote Operation Adapter‡	□ PAC-SF40RM-E
Thermostat Interface	□ PAC-US445CN-1
USNAP Adapter	□ PAC-WHS01UP-E
Wireless Interface for kumo cloud®	□ PAC-USWHS002-WF-2
Remote Sensor	Flush Mount Remote Temperature Sensor	□ PAC-USSEN002-FM-1
Flush Mount Temperature Sensor	□ PAC-USSEN001-FM-1
Remote Temperature Sensor	□ PAC-SE41TS-E
Wireless temperature and humidity sensor for kumo cloud®	□ PAC-USWHS003-TH-1
Wired Remote Controller	Deluxe Wired MA Remote Controller†	□ PAR-40MAAU
Simple Ductless Wired Remote Controller	□ PAC-SDW01RC-1
Simple MA Remote Controller†	□ PAC-YT53CRAU-J
Touch MA Controller†	□ PAR-CT01MAU-SB
Wireless Remote Controller	kumo touch™ RedLINK™ Wireless Controller	□ MHK2
Lockdown bracket for remote controller	□ RCMKP1CB
Wireless MA Receiver	□ PAR-FA32MA-W
Wireless MA Remote Controller	□ PAR-FL32MA-E
Wireless Remote Contoller	□ PAR-SL101A-E
Wireless Signal Receiver Panel	□ PAR-SR4LU-E
Casement	Multi-function Casement	□ PAC-SJ41TM-E
Condensate	Blue Diamond (Advanced) Mini Condensate Pump w/ Reservoir & Sensor
(208/230V) [recommended]	□ X87-721
Blue Diamond (MegaBlue Advanced) Condensate Pump w/ Reservoir & Sensor	□

X87-835
Blue Diamond Sensor Extension Cable — 15 Ft.| □ C13-103
Refco Condensate Pump (100-240 VAC) up to 120,000 BTU/H| □ COMBI
Disconnect Switch| (30A/600V/UL) [fits 2” X 4” utility box] – Black| □ TAZ- MS303
(30A/600V/UL) [fits 2” X 4” utility box] – White| □ TAZ-MS303W
Filter| High Efficiency Filter Element**| □ PAC-SH59KF-E
i-see Sensor® Panel| Grille with 3D i-see Sensor® (required)| □ PLP-41EAEU
Lineset| 10’ x 3/8” x 10’ x 5/8” Lineset (Twin-Tube Insulation)| □ MPLS385812T-10
100’ x 3/8” x 100’ x 5/8” Lineset (Twin-Tube Insulation)| □ MPLS385812T-100
15’ x 3/8” x 15’ x 5/8” Lineset (Twin-Tube Insulation)| □ MPLS385812T-15
30’ x 3/8” x 30’ x 5/8” Lineset (Twin-Tube Insulation)| □ MPLS385812T-30
50’ x 3/8” x 50’ x 5/8” Lineset (Twin-Tube Insulation)| □ MPLS385812T-50
65’ x 3/8” x 65’ x 5/8” Lineset (Twin-Tube Insulation)| □ MPLS385812T-65
Shutter Plate| Shutter Plate| □ PAC-SJ37SP-E
Space Panel| Space Panel| □ PAC-SJ38AS-E

NOTES:
‡ PAC-SF40RM-E (Unable to use with wireless remote controller)

INDOOR UNIT DIMENSIONS

NOTE

CHOOSE THE GRILLE AMONG THE DEDICATED GRILLES.
REINFORCE THE SUSPENSION BOLT FOR EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANCE AS NEEDED,
FOR THE SUSPENSION BOLT, USE M10 OR W3/8. (PROCURED AT THE LOCAL SITE.)
FOR DRAIN PIPE, USE VP-25(O.D. n1-1/4″ (132) PVC TUBE). DRAIN PUMP INCLUSION.
RAISE IS MAX 33-7/16″ (850mm) FROM THE CEILING.
ELECTRICAL BOX MAY BE REMOVED FOR THE SERVICE PURPOSE. MAKE SURE TO SLACK THE ELECTRICAL WIRE LITTLE BIT FOR CONTROL/POWER WIRES CONNECTION.
THE HEIGHT OF THE INDOOR UNIT IS ABLE TO BE ADJUSTED WITH THE GRILLE ATTACHED.
REQUIRES “E” OR MORE SPACE BETWEEN TRANSOM AND CEILING FOR THE INSTALLATION.
WHEN INSTALLING THE BRANCH DUCTS, BE SURE TO INSULATE ADEQUATELY. OTHERWISE CONDENSATION AND DRIPPING MAY OCCUR. IT BECOMES THE CAUSE OF DROPLET OR DROPLET DRIPPING.)
AS FOR NECESSARY INSTALLATION/SERVICE SPACE, PLEASE REFER TO THE RIGHT AT FIGURE.
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE OPTIONAL HIGH EFFICIENCY FILTER OR MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CASEMENT, REFER TO SPECIAL DRAWING.

12/18/24/30/36/42 KBTU/H

MODELS	1	2	A	B	c
12/18 KBTU/H	REFRIGERANT PIPΕΦ6.35 FLARED CONNECTION 1/4F	REFRIGERANT PIPE
12.7 FLARED CONNECTION 1/2F	(241)	10-3/16 (258)	3(76)	3(76.5)	10-7/16
(265) OR MORE	137-13/16(3500) OR LESS
24/30/36/42 KBTU/H	REFRIGERANT PIΡΕΦ9.52 FLARED CONNECTION 3/8F	REFRIGERANT
PIPE 15.88 FLARED CONNECTION 5/8F	11-1/16 (281)	11-3/4 (298)	3-1/8 (79.5)
12(305) OR MORE	177-3/16(4500) OR LESS