MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC PCA-A30KA8, PUY-A30NHA7 30,000 BTU/H Ceiling Suspended Cooling Indoor/Outdoor Unit Owner’s Manual
- July 29, 2024
- Mitsubishi Electric
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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC PCA-A30KA8, PUY-A30NHA7 30,000 BTU/H Ceiling
Suspended Cooling Indoor/Outdoor Unit
Product Information
Specifications
Indoor Unit:
- Operating Temperature Range: 90 DB, 73 WB / 66 DB, 59 WB
- Fan Motor Output: 1940 CFM (Cooling)
- Compressor Type: Inverter-driven twin rotary
- Refrigerant: R410A
- Maximum Pre-Charged Piping Length: 70.0 ft [20.0 m]
- Sound Pressure Level, Cooling: 37-13/32 x 13 (+1-3/16) x 37-1/8 [950 x 330 (+30) x 943] dB(A)
- Dimensions: 37-13/32 x 13 (+1-3/16) x 37-1/8 [950 x 330 (+30) x 943] in. [mm]
- Weight: 151 lbs. [68 kg]
Outdoor Unit:
- Operating Temperature Range: 96.3 / 96.3
- Cooling Capacity: 30,000 BTU/H
- Compressor Model: SNB172FWHM1
- Refrigerant Control: LEV Reverse Cycle
Product Usage Instructions
Installation
- Ensure proper ventilation for both indoor and outdoor units.
- Mount the indoor unit on the ceiling following the manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Connect the indoor and outdoor units with the specified piping length.
- Install the outdoor unit in a well-ventilated area with proper clearance.
Operation
- Use the remote controller to set the desired temperature and mode.
- Avoid blocking the air outlet of the indoor unit for efficient airflow.
- Regularly clean or replace air filters to maintain performance.
- Monitor the system for any unusual noise or performance issues.
FAQ
Q: What should I do if the unit is not cooling efficiently?
A: Check and clean the air filters, ensure proper airflow, and verify that the outdoor unit is functioning correctly.
Q: Can I install the indoor unit at a different angle?
A: It is recommended to install the indoor unit as per the manufacturer's instructions to ensure optimal performance and airflow distribution.
Q: How often should I schedule maintenance for the system?
A: Regular maintenance checks should be scheduled at least once a year by a qualified technician to ensure efficient operation and longevity of the system.
FEATURES
INDOOR UNIT FEATURES
- Airflow settings for high and low ceiling applications
- Knock-out for outside-air intake
- Optional i-see SensorTM for air distribution and energy saving
- Auto fan speed mode
- Filter status indicator
- Easy-to-clean, washable filter
- Suspends from the ceiling for quick and easy installation
- Ideal for larger retail stores, classrooms, and restaurants
- Multiple control options available:
- kumo cloud® smart device app for remote access
- Third-party interface options
- Wired or wireless controllers
OUTDOOR UNIT FEATURES
- Variable speed INVERTER-driven compressor
- Pre-charged with refrigerant volume for piping length up to 70 ft
- Low ambient cooling down to -40°F providing 100% capacity (with wind baffles)
- 24-hour continuous operation (cooling mode)
- High-pressure protection
- Fast restart
- Superior energy and operational efficiency
- Seacoast protection*
- External Outer Panel: Phosphate coating + Acrylic-Enamel coating
- Fan Motor Support: Epoxy resin coating (at edge face)
- Separator Assembly Valve Bed: Epoxy resin coating (at edge face)
- Blue Fin treatment is an anti-corrosion treatment that is applied to the Heat exchanger coil to protect it against airborne contaminants.
- Heat exchanger coil and base panel rated for 2,000 hours under ASTM B117 testing
- Seacoast protection standard from 2022 production
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS: PCA-A30KA8 & PUY-A30NHA7
Cooling at 95°F1
| Maximum Capacity| BTU/H| 30,000
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Rated Capacity| BTU/H| 30,000
Minimum Capacity| BTU/H| 9,000
Maximum Power Input| W| 3,190
Rated Power Input| W| 3,190
Moisture Removal| Pints/h| 8.3
Sensible Heat Factor| 0.69
Power Factor [208V / 230V]| %| 96.3 / 96.3
Efficiency
| SEER2| 19.8
EER21| 9.4
HSPF2 [IV]| —
ENERGY STAR® Certified| No
Electrical
| Voltage, Phase, Frequency| 208/230, 1, 60
Guaranteed Voltage Range| V AC| 198 – 253
Voltage: Indoor – Outdoor, S1-S2| V AC| 208/230
Voltage: Indoor – Outdoor, S2-S3| V DC| 24
Short-circuit Current Rating [SCCR]| kA| 5
Recommended Fuse/Breaker Size (Outdoor)| A| 25
Recommended Wire Size [Indoor – Outdoor]| AWG| 14
Power Supply| The indoor unit is powered by the outdoor unit
Indoor Unit
| MCA| A| 1.0
Fan Motor Full Load Amperage| A| 0.54
Fan Motor Output| W| 95
Fan Motor Type| DC Motor
Airflow Rate at Cooling, Dry| CFM| 565–600–635–705
Airflow Rate at Cooling, Wet| CFM| 530–565–600–670
Airflow Rate at Heating, Dry| CFM| 565–600–635–705
Sound Pressure Level [Cooling]| dB[A]| 35–37–39–41
Sound Pressure Level [Heating]| dB[A]| 35–37–39–41
Drain Pipe Size| In. [mm]| 1-1/32 [26]
Coating on Heat Exchanger| —
External Finish Color| White Munsell 6.4Y 8.9/0.4
Unit Dimensions| W x D x H: In. [mm]| 50-3/8 x 26-3/4 x 9-1/16 [1,280 x 680 x
230]
Package Dimensions| W x D x H: In. [mm]| 53-7/64 x 30 x 12-41/64 [1,349 x 760
x 321]
Unit Weight| Lbs. [kg]| 71 [32]
Package Weight| Lbs. [kg]| 80 [36]
Indoor Unit Operating Temperature Range| Cooling Intake Air Temp [Maximum /
Minimum]*| °F| 90 DB, 73 WB / 66 DB, 59 WB
Outdoor Unit
| MCA| A| 19.0
MOCP| A| 26
Fan Motor Full Load Amperage| A| 0.4
Fan Motor Output| W| 86
Airflow Rate [Cooling / Heating]| CFM| 1940
Refrigerant Control| LEV
Defrost Method| Reverse Cycle
Coating on Heat Exchanger| Blue Fin Coating**
Sound Pressure Level, Cooling1| dB(A)| 47
Compressor Type| INVERTER-driven twin rotary
Compressor Model| SNB172FWHM1
Compressor Rated Load Amps| A| 7
Compressor Rotor Amps| A| 11.0
Compressor Oil [Type // Charge]| oz.| FV50S // 23
External Finish Color| Ivory Munsell 3Y 7.8/1.1
Base Pan Heater| N/A
Unit Dimensions| W x D x H: In. [mm]| 37-13/32 x 13 (+1-3/16) x 37-1/8 [950 x
330 (+30) x 943]
Package Dimensions| W x D x H: In. [mm]| 40-15/16 x 17-11/16 x 40-11/16 [1040
x 450 x 1033]
Unit Weight| Lbs. [kg]| 151 [68]
Package Weight| Lbs. [kg]| 176 [80]
Outdoor Unit Operating Temperature Range| Cooling Air Temp [Maximum /
Minimum]| °F| 115 DB / -40 DB
Refrigerant
| Type| R410A
Pre-Charged Refrigerant Amount| Lbs, oz| 7.0, 11.0
Maximum Pre-Charged Piping Length| Ft. [m]| 70.0 [20.0]
Additional Refrigerant Charge Per Additional Piping Length| oz./Ft. [g/m]| 0.3
[22.5]
Piping| Gas Pipe Size O.D. [Flared]| In.[mm]| 5/8 [15.88]
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Liquid Pipe Size O.D. [Flared]| In.[mm]| 3/8 [9.52]
Maximum Piping Length| Ft. [m]| 225 [68]
Maximum Height Difference| Ft. [m]| 100 [30]
Maximum Number of Bends| 15
NOTES:
AHRI Rated Conditions
(Rated data is determined at a fixed compressor speed) 1Cooling (Indoor //
Outdoor) °F 80 DB, 67 WB // 95 DB, 75 WB
- Indoor/Outdoor Unit Operating Temperature Range (Cooling Air Temp [Maximum / Minimum]):
- Wind baffles are required to operate below 23°F DB in cooling mode.
- A cooling-only system with advanced wind baffle: -40°F – 115°F.
- Refer to wind baffle documentation for further information.
- Outdoor Unit Operating Temperature Range (Cooling Thermal Lock-out / Re-start Temperatures; Heating Thermal Lock-out / Re-start Temperatures):
- The system cuts out in heating mode to avoid thermistor error and automatically restarts at these temperatures.
- Blue Fin Coating Standard from 2022 production:
- PU(Y/Z)-A(12/18)NKA7 – Beginning with serial number 12U*****
- PU(Y/Z)-A(24/30/36/42)NKA7 – Beginning with serial number 1ZU*****
ACCESSORIES
INDOOR UNIT ACCESSORIES: PCA-A30KA8
Control Interface
| 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
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 Receiver Kit| □ PAR-SL93B-E
Wireless Receiver Kit with i-See sensor™| □ PAR-SA92MW-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
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
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
NOTES:
PAC-SF40RM-E (Unable to use with wireless remote controller)
OUTDOOR UNIT ACCESSORIES: PUY-A30NHA7
| Air Outlet Guide | Air Outlet Guide (1 Piece) | □ PAC-SG59SG-E |
|---|
Centralized Drain Pan
| Centralized Drain Pan| □ PAC-SG63DP-E
Drain Pan| □ PAC-SG64DP-E
Control/Service Tool
| Control/Service Tool| □ PAC-SK52ST
M- & P-Series Maintenance Tool Cable Set| □ M21EC0397
USB/UART Conversion Cable (Required for all laptop connections)| □ M21EC1397
Hail Guards| Hail Guard| □ HG-A6
M-NET Converter
| M-NET Converter| □ PAC-SJ85MA-E
M-NET Converter| □ PAC-SJ95MA-E
Mini-Split Wire
| 14 Gauge, 4 wire MiniSplit Cable—250 ft. roll| □ S144-250
14 Gauge, 4 wire MiniSplit Cable—50 ft. roll| □ S144-50
16 Gauge, 4 wire MiniSplit Cable—250 ft. roll| □ S164-250
16 Gauge, 4 wire MiniSplit Cable—50 ft. roll| □ S164-50
Mounting Pad| Condensing Unit Mounting Pad: 24” x 42” x 3”| □ ULTRILITE2
Stand
| 18” Single Fan Stand| □ QSMS1801M
24” Single Fan Stand| □ QSMS2401M
Condenser Wall Bracket| □ QSWB2000M-1
Condenser Wall Bracket – Stainless Steel Finish| □ QSWBSS
Outdoor Unit Stand — 12” High| □ QSMS1201M
Wind Baffle
| Front Wind Baffle| □ WB-PA5
Rear Wind Baffle| □ WB-RE5
Side Advanced Wind Baffle| □ WB-SD5
DIMENSIONS
INDOOR UNIT DIMENSIONS: PCA-A30KA8
FRONT VIEW
- Drainage pipe connection(1(26mm)I.D.)
- Drainage pipe connection(for the left arrangement)
- Knockout hole for left drain-piping arrangement
- Refrigerant-pipe connection(gas pipe side/flared connection)
- Refrigerant-pipe connection(liquid pipe side/flared connection)
- Knockout hole for upper drain pipe arrangement
- Knockout hole for fresh air intake Ф3-15/16(Ф100)
- Knockout hole for wiring arrangement Ф7/8(Ф22) Accessory…Drain socket (1(26mm) I.D.)
NOTES
- Use M10 or W3/8 screw for the anchor bolt.
- Please be sure when installing the drain pump (option parts), the refrigerant pipe will be only upward.
OUTDOOR UNIT DIMENSIONS: PUY-A30NHA7
-
FREE SPACE (Around the unit
- The diagram below shows a basic example.
- Explanations of particular details are given in the installation manuals etc.
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SERVICE SPACE
Dimensions of space needed for service access are shown in the below diagram. -
FOUNDATION BOLTS
Please secure the unit firmly with 4 foundation (M10<W3/8>) bolts. (Bolts and washers must be purchased locally.) -
PIPING-WIRING DIRECTIONS
Piping and wiring connections can be made from 4 directions: FRONT, Right, Rear, and Below.
Unit: mm
Example of Notes
- Refrigerant GAS pipe connection (FLARE) 015.88(5/8F)
- Refrigerant LIQUID pipe connection (FLARE) • 9.52(3/8F)
- *1… Indication of STOP VALVE connection location.
Piping Knockout Hole Details
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