Sparrow Mk4 Installation Guide 20th Dec 2012 SPARROW MK4 OWNERS MANUAL - INSTALLATION - COMMISSIONING OF UNIT - SPECIFICATIONS - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 1 of 14
Sparrow Mk4 Installation Guide 20th Dec 2012 Page 2 of 14 WARRANTY OF REFRIGERATED AIRCONDITIONING Warranty within Australia We undertake by this warranty to rectify, free of charge, at our nearest authorised service agent, any fault due to faulty workmanship or replacement of any faulty components within 12 months from the date of the first retail purchase thereof.
Sparrow Mk4 Installation Guide 20th Dec 2012 Page 3 of 14 INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR Sparrow MK4 HEAD OFFICE Aircommand Australia Pty Ltd 954-956 Port Road Albert Park, SA 5014 ACN 007 592 239 ROOFTOP AIRCONDITIONER For warranty claims, sales enquires or customer service Call: (08) 8345 8444 Fax: (08) 8243 0628 Model Number: 5860001 Serial Number: . Date Purchased: . WARNING It is important that this installation manual is properly read and understood before installation.
Sparrow Mk4 Installation Guide 20th Dec 2012 Page 4 of 14 GENERAL SPARROW UNIT INFORMATION I. PURPOSE The Aircommand Sparrow air conditioning unit is designed for installation on the roof of a caravan or recreation vehicle to provide reverse cycle heating and cooling. The roof must be capable of supporting the weight of the unit (29kg). The mechanisms for raising pop-top roofs must be capable of operating with the additional weight of this airconditioning unit.
20th Dec 2012 Sparrow Mk4 Installation Guide Page 5 of 14 INSTALLATION PARTS LIST MAIN COMPONENTS 1) Sparrow Mk4 Rooftop Air conditioner 1 2) Weather collar 3) Black Plastic Duct 4) Brace Assembly 2 5) Plenum Filters x2 6) Plenum Cover 3 4 5 FITTINGS & FIXTURES 6 7) M8x120mm Bolts x 4 5 8) Hold Down Bars x 4 9) Plenum Cover Screws x 4 10) Self Tapping Screws x 6 7 8 9 10 BEFORE INSTALLATION Ensure that the installation instructions have been properly read and understood.
Sparrow Mk4 Installation Guide 20th Dec 2012 Page 6 of 14 1. INSTALLATION POSITION Hot air is ejected from this exhaust; consider nearby roof hatch Minimum 100mm clearance around the perimeter of the unit to allow for service access and air flow to condenser.
Sparrow Mk4 Installation Guide 20th Dec 2012 Page 7 of 14 2. ASSESS ROOF STRENGTH - The roof members MUST be strong enough to support the weight of the unit without any roof deflection that will cause “pooling” of water around the unit. Contact your caravan manufacturer to confirm the max load the roof is able to handle LONGITUDINALS MUST BE FIXED SECURELY TO TRANSVERSE ROOF MEMBERS - If the roof does not have an existing hole one must be cut.
20th Dec 2012 Sparrow Mk4 Installation Guide Page 8 of 14 4. POSITION SPARROW ON ROOF - Remove the air conditioner from the carton and move to installation position - Put a circle of sealant around each bolt hole in the weather collar Apply circle of sealant around 4 bolt holes - Position the unit over the weather collar. The unit will engage with the collar and self-align (Fig 6). The unit weights approximately 28kg. Ensure a two person lift or use a mechanical hoist to avoid the risk of injury.
20th Dec 2012 Sparrow Mk4 Installation Guide Page 9 of 14 6. ASSESS ROOF THICKNESS - Measure the roof thickness and consult the table across to check if adjustments to the duct length are required. - NOTE if the duct length needs to be adjusted then cut the excess from the un-notched end. Roof thickness (mm) 25 30 40 50 60 85 115 General rule Comment Absolute minimum – ring must be removed from top of plenum ducting.
Sparrow Mk4 Installation Guide 20th Dec 2012 Page 10 of 14 8. ATTACH DUCT TO UNIT - Raise the brace assembly and slip the black plastic duct over the outside diameter of the outlet underneath the rooftop unit. Ensure that the notch cut in the plastic ductwork aligns with the fans power cable (Fig 12). When attaching the duct to the unit take care to ensure it forms a tight, unbroken seal that doesn’t allow cold air to escape.
Sparrow Mk4 Installation Guide 20th Dec 2012 Page 11 of 14 9. ATTACH PLENUM COVER - Secure the main plenum cover to the duct assembly with the 4 screws provided (Fig 15). TIP: Tip: Remove the filters to make hole alignment easier. See fig 16 It is important that these screws are not over tightened otherwise the plenum may crack. - Remove the filter elements by pulling them out of the plenum, and use the six self tapping counter sunk screws to secure the covers edges to the caravan ceiling (Fig 16).
Sparrow Mk4 Installation Guide 20th Dec 2012 COMMISSIONING OF THE UNIT 1. Turn the power on at the circuit breaker 2. Press the ON/OFF button and press the MODE button to select FAN 3. Cycle through the LO, MED and HIGH fan speeds checking that all speeds run. Page 12 of 14 WARNING Airborne particles can pose a health risk, particulalry to young children and the elderly.
20th Dec 2012 Sparrow Mk4 Installation Guide Page 13 of 14 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Air – Conditioner Installed Height Width Length Weight - 205mm 560mm 975mm 26.6kg Air Discharge Plenum Height Width Length Weight - 65mm 535mm 555mm 2.4kg AIRCOMMAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD SPARROW MK4 MODEL NO. 5860001 240V 50HZ REFRIGERANT 407C 450G RATED CAPACITY COOLING 2000W HEATING 2150W POWER INPUT COOLING 920 W HEATING 930 W RATED CURRENT COOLING 3.9A HEATING 4.0A MAX INPUT 1020W MAX CURRENT 4.
Sparrow Mk4 Installation Guide 20th Dec 2012 Page 14 of 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - Turn the unit on by pressing the ON/OFF button once. - Press the MODE button to cycle through options Cool, Dry, Heat and Fan. COOLING - Cycle mode button to highlight COOL. - You may select High, Med, Low or Auto fan speeds by pressing the fan button. It is recommenced that you choose Auto.
