BLUERIDGE S4 Floor Ceiling Ductless Mini Split for Heating and Cooling Installation Guide

: August 31, 2024
: BLUERIDGE

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S4 Floor Ceiling Ductless Mini Split for Heating and Cooling
Product Specifications:
Product Usage Instructions:
Preparation for Installation:
Indoor Unit Installation:
Important Notes:
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What should I do if I don’t hear a hissing noise when
Q: How do I maintain clearances for proper installation?

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Product Specifications:

Model: BMY18HH22FCC, BMY24HH20FCC
Type: Floor Ceiling Ductless Mini-Split
Function: Heating & Cooling

Product Usage Instructions:

Preparation for Installation:

Ensure indoor air handler is pre-pressurized with
nitrogen.
Choose a location on an exterior wall for the indoor unit.
Select a suitable location for the outdoor unit.

Indoor Unit Installation:

Prepare to remove the side panels.
Remove and reattach the side panels to expose mounting
brackets.
Secure the unit to wall studs using lag screws or appropriate
fasteners.
Drill a hole through the wall with a slight downward pitch for
drainage.
Insert wall sleeve through the wall with the flange facing
outside.
Connect wires to the indoor unit following specified
connections.
Attach the drain and prepare the line set, ensuring proper
bundling and bending.

Important Notes:

Avoid kinking the line set when bending it towards the outdoor
unit.
Do not overtighten tape and zip ties to prevent crimping of the
line set.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What should I do if I don’t hear a hissing noise when

loosening the cap?

A: If no hissing noise is heard, please contact us at
800.865.5931 for assistance.

Q: How do I maintain clearances for proper installation?

A: Follow the guidelines provided in the owner’s manual to
ensure proper clearances during installation.

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PREP FOR INSTALL
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Your indoor air handler has been pre-pressurized with nitrogen.
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Choose the place for the indoor unit on an exterior (outermost) wall.
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Maintain listed clearances

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INDOOR UNIT
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Prepare to remove the side panels.

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Remove the side panels by lifting them up and pulling them off. This exposes the mounting brackets.

The lower two screws are on the bottom of the unit.
6
Reattach the side panels.

Secure the unit to wall studs with lag screws. If attaching to another wall type, use the appropriate mounting fasteners. Mounting fasteners, not included.
7
Drill hole through the wall, maintaining a slight pitch downwards to aid outside drainage.

The lower two screws are on the bottom of the unit.

There are knockouts on the lower, rear, right side, and the bottom of the indoor unit. Using the bottom knockout is recommended for most installations.
Hole must be free of electrical wiring, plumbing, or other obstructions.

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INDOOR UNIT
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Insert wall sleeve through the wall with the flange facing the exterior.
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9
Remove the two forward facing screws from the control board cover.

If you can’t maintain a downwards pitch, you must install a condensate pump.

10
Connect wires to indoor unit.

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Remove the cover exposing the wire connections.
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Reconnect the connect the control board cover.

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INDOOR UNIT
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Attach the drain and prepare the connecting line set, drain, and wires.

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Bend the line set on the exterior of the wall towards the outdoor unit.
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Do not overtighten tape and zip ties, as that will crimp the line set.
The minimum line set is 10 feet. If that length is longer than needed, reposition the outdoor unit or horizontally coil the
refrigerant lines after connection.

With lines larger than 3/8 inch OD, use of a tubing bender is recommended.
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OUTDOOR UNIT

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Mount on a pad, bracket, or stand.

Position the outdoor unit so it is blowing away from the structure.

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If used for heating, it is recommended to raise the outdoor unit to allow for proper drainage and keep it clear of expected snowfall (if applicable).
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ELECTRICAL

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· Any high voltage electrical installation should be performed by an electrician or contractor.
· Make sure the electricity is off. · Follow all local and national electrical codes. · Always verify line and load lug locations on
the disconnect prior to wiring. · Wiring shown is based on load, line, line,
load. On the disconnect box.

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Using correct size breaker and wire, run the power to the disconnect box mounted beside the outside unit.
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See next page for wiring diagrams

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FOR 208/240 VOLT SYSTEM

Wiring shown is based on load, line, line, load on the disconnect box.

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Connect indoor unit to the outdoor unit.
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Connect outdoor unit to disconnect box.
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REFRIGERANT | INDOOR UNIT
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Remove caps from the line set connections on air handler.

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Remove caps from the outdoor unit.

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Warning: Refrigerant handling should be done by a trained professional.
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Connect the additional length of line set to the line set on the back of the indoor unit.
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Remove cap from the service port on the suction line and perform a pressure test to
300 – 350 psi from the outdoor unit.
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REFRIGERANT | OUTDOOR UNIT
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After creating the vacuum, close the valves to the vacuum pump.

Warning: Refrigerant handling should be done by a trained professional.
24
Open horizontal facing valve caps.

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Add refrigerant if the line set used is more than 25 feet in length.
· Add 0.16 oz per foot past 25 if using 1/4 inch OD liquid lines (In 0.75, 1.0, and 1.5 ton models)
· Add 0.32 oz per foot past 25 if using 3/ inch OD liquid lines (In 2.0 ton models)

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Power up and start the system.
Please call 1.800.865.5931 if you have any questions prior to or during the installation process of your Blueridge Mini-Split System.

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