Trane MS-SVN015-EN User Manual

Installation Manual

TM

NEW STYLUS

Split System, 1-5 Tons
Convertible Type
MCX Series 50/60 Hz

50 Hz Models
Cooling Only

MCX 512 GB
MCX 518 GB
MCX 524 GB
MCX 530 GB
MCX 536 GB
MCX 042 GB
MCX 048 GB
MCX 060 GB

60 Hz Models
Cooling Only

MCX 512 G1
MCX 518 G1
MCX 524 G1
MCX 530 G1
MCX 536 G1
MCX 042 G1
MCX 048 G1
MCX 060 G1

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General Information

General Information

This Installation Manual is given as
a guide to good practice in the
installation by the installer of MCX
mini-split system. Installation
procedures should be performed in
the sequence that they appear in this
manual.

For installing the unit to operate
properly and reliably, it must be
installed in accordance with these
instructions. Also, the services of a
qualified service technician should
be employed, through the
maintenance contract with a
reputable service company.

Read these Installation Instructions
completely before installing the air
conditioning system.

About this Manual

Cautions appear at appropriate
places in this Instruction Manual.
Your personal safety and the proper
operation of this machine require
that you follow them carefully.
The Trane Company assumes no
liability for installations or servicing
performed by unqualified personnel.
All phases of the installation of this
air conditioning system must
conform to all national, provincial,
state and local codes.

About the Unit

These MCX units are assembled,
pressure tested, dehydrated,
charged and run tested before
shipment. The information contained
in this manual applies to MCX units
are designed to operate in cooling
mode only and in cooling or heating
modes.

Trane MCX series of mini-split
systems offer three styles of
installation: floor, low wall and under
ceiling with both LCD wireless
remote control or wired control.
Trane MCX series provide flexibility
and savings.
Note: For model MCX 042, MCX 048
and MCX 060, there are only two
styles of installation: under ceiling
and low wall.

Reception

On arrival, inspect the unit before
signing the delivery note. Specify any
damage of the unit on the delivery
note, and send a registered letter of
protest to the last carrier of the
goods within 72 hours of delivery.
Notify the dealer at the same time.

The unit should be totally inspected
within 7 days of delivery. If any
concealed damage is discovered,
send a registered letter of protest to
the carrier within 7 days of delivery
and notify the dealer.

Warning

Warnings are provided at
appropriate places in this manual to
indicate to installers, operators and
service personnel of potentially
hazardous situations which, if not
avoided, COULD result in death or
serious injury.

Caution

Cautions are provided at appropriate
places in this manual to indicate to
installers, operators, and service
personnel of potentially hazardous
situations which, if not avoided, MAY
result in minor or moderate injury or
malfunction of the unit.

Warranty

Warranty is based on the general
terms and conditions by country. The
warranty is void if the equipment is
modified or repaired without the
written approval of The Trane
Company, if the operating limits are
exceeded or if the control system or
the electrical wiring is modified.

Damage due to inappropriate
installation, lack of knowledge or
failure to comply with the
manufacturer’s instructions, is not
covered by the warranty obligation.
If the installation does not conform
to the rules described in Installation
Manual, it may entail cancellation of
warranty and liabilities by The Trane
Company.

Important

This document is customer property
and is to remain with unit. Please
place in service information pack
upon completion of work. These
instructions do not cover all
variations in systems, nor do they
provide for every possible
contingency to be met in connection
with installation. Should further
information be desired or should
particular problems arise which are
not covered sufficiently in this
manual, the matter should be
referred to your authorized Trane
dealer.

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Contents

General Information 2
Typical Installation 4
Location and Preparation of Units 5
Unit Installation 6
Connection of Refrigerant Tubing 7
Condensate Drain Piping 9
Electrical Installation 10
Remote Control Installation 11
Typical Wiring Diagram 12
Dimensional Data 16
Notes 18

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Typical Installation

Return air grille
contains air filter

Indoor unit

Supply air grille
Adjustable louvers direct air

Supply air grille
Adjustable louvers direct air

Ceiling
mounted

Refrigerant tubing/wiring

Outdoor unit

Drain

Return air grille contains air filter

Low wall mounted

Note: For models MCX 042, MCX 048, MCX 060

there are only two styles of installation: under ceiling and low wall

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Floor mounted

Location and Preparation of Units

1. Select an appropriate position
that allows every corners of the
room to be uniformly air
conditioned and where it is easy
to route the refrigerant tubing.

2. Ensure that the floor or ceiling
construction is sufficient to fully
support the weight of the indoor
unit.

3. Consideration must be given to
assure an unobstructed flow of
supply and return air.

4. Refrigerant tubes between
indoor and outdoor units should
be as short as possible.

5. Length of the condensate drain
hose should be kept as short as
possible (Figure 1).

Figure 1

6. Recommended service
clearance as shown in figure
2, 3 and 4.

Min.

20 cm.

Min.

20 cm.

Maintenance area
(Celling mounted)

Min.

20 cm.

Figure 2

Maintenance area
(Floor mounted)

Min.

30 cm.

Min.

30 cm.

Min. 120 cm.

Min.

30 cm.

Min.

20 cm.

Maintenance area

(Low wall mounted)

Min.

20 cm.

Figure 4

7. Do not install unit in direct
sunlight or near other heat
sources as this may affect
performance. Do not allow
outside air to directly enter unit
or condensate may form at the
unit’s discharge.

Note: For MCX042-MCX060 the
unit should be installed over the floor
at least 20 cm.

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0.83"(21)

0.83"(21)

8.5"(215)

B

A

Unit Installation

Indoor Unit

1. Select a location to route tubing,
wiring and drain pipe between
the indoor and outdoor units.

2. Make a hole in the wall using a
key hole saw or hole-cutting drill
attachment.
The hole should be made at a
slight downward slant to the
outdoor side (Figure 5).

Outdoor side

Indoor side

Figure 5

Before cutting, check that no pipes
or studs are directly behind the
place to be cut. Avoid areas where
electrical wiring or conduits are
located.

3. Place the unit on a solid and level
foundation.

4. Tubing, wiring through and drain
pipe of low wall and floor
mounted units can be routed,
rear or right side of unit when
facing front.
Ceiling mounted can be routed
straight downward.
Pull air filters upward (Figure 6).

5.

6. Unscrew at the return grille
(Figure 7).

Figure 7

7. Unscrew at the grille bottom
hinges, pull out the screw, and
unscrew at the side panel front
(Figure 8). Then, push down on

panel front and pull up

the side
(Figure 9).

Figure 8

Figure 10

Note: = A 0.49" x 1.575" - 4 SLOT

(Mounting hole) (12.5 mm 40.0 mm)

Unit Size B
MCX 512-518 36.2" (920)
MCX 524 46.1" (1,170)
MCX 530-536 55.9" (1,420)
MCX 042-048 65.7" (1,670)
MCX 060 75.6" (1,920)

8. Place or hang the unit at the
selected position.

9. Replace both right and left side
panels, and the return grille after
the installation of wiring, tubing
and piping is complete.

Outdoor Unit

See the proper installation method
provided in the Installation Manual
for the outdoor unit.

Pull

Pull

Figure 6

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Figure 9