Sandpiper Installation Guide 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 SANDPIPER OWNERS MANUAL - INSTALLATION - COMMISSIONING OF UNIT - MAINTENANCE - SPECIFICATIONS - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - CUT OUT TEMPLATES - SPARE PARTS - WIRING DIAGRAM - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Page 1 of 22
Sandpiper Installation Guide 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Page 2 of 22 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.
Sandpiper Installation Guide 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Page 3 of 22 INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDPIPER HEAD OFFICE Aircommand Australia Pty Ltd 954-956 Port Road Albert Park, SA 5014 ACN 164 415 445 AIRCONDITIONER For warranty claims, sales enquires or customer service Call: (08) 8345 8444 Fax: (08) 8243 0628 Email: service@aircommand.com.a u Model Number: 7000001 Serial Number: . Date Purchased: .
Sandpiper Installation Guide 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Page 4 of 22 GENERAL UNIT INFORMATION I. PURPOSE The Aircommand Sandpiper air conditioning unit was designed as a ducted unit for installation on the floor underneath a seat/bed or inside a cupboard of a caravan or recreational vehicle (RV) to provide reverse cycle heating and cooling. It is intended to be used to provide “spot” cooling/heating and relief to certain areas immediately adjacent to the outlets.
28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Sandpiper Installation Guide Page 5 of 22 INSTALLATION PARTS LIST 2 Main components 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sandpiper air conditioner Filter Sealing mat Return air grille Ducting spigots LCD touchscreen and remote (not shown) Power cord (2m long) and separate cable to interface 7 1 Fixtures and fittings (not shown) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Sandpiper Installation Guide 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 INSTALLATION Before beginning, mark out the position of the unit based on the following important requirements: The Sandpiper should be placed in the centre of the RV so that the duct lengths are as even as possible and also near to a power socket (the power cord is 2m long) Consider that three holes will need to be cut through the floor for the outside intake and exhaust air Do not cut through the chassis or any structural members in the flo
Sandpiper Installation Guide 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Figure 4-If the filter of the Sandpiper is placed on the opposite side of the return air grille then the air passage MUST remain unobstructed Contact Aircommand if your installation differs significantly from that prescribed above. 1. Cut vent holes WARNING There may be electrical wiring located between the floor and inside the walls. Ensure that power is properly disconnected at the supply (mains and/or battery).
Sandpiper Installation Guide 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Page 8 of 22 Cut 65mm diameter holes in the cupboard/wall where the ducting outlets will be positioned Then place the inner duct piece on the inner side of the wall and screw the outer duct piece on (leaving only the outer duct piece visible) Attach the ducting to the walls or floor using the ducting brackets and screws provided For ducting running up walls Aircommand recommends one ducting bracket per metre of ducting Ensure that all duc
28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Sandpiper Installation Guide COMMISSIONING OF THE UNIT 1. Turn the power on at the circuit breaker. 2. Press the ON/OFF “ ” button and set the time and day (see operating instructions). Then press the MODE button “ ” to select FAN “ To clean the filter, first remove it by pulling it out of the unit using the handle on the top. Then take the filter outside and brush it gently with a dust pan brush or similar. WARNING ”. 3.
Sandpiper Installation Guide 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 If you have a claim please contact Aircommand directly on (08) 8345 8444, alternatively you can fax (08) 8243 0628 or email service@aircommand.com.au, please have your unit serial number ready (which can be found on the sticker on top of the unit).
Sandpiper Installation Guide 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Page 11 of 22 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Air – Conditioner Height Width Length Weight - 287mm 442mm 652mm (692mm including hold down brackets) 29kg AIRCOMMAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD SANDPIPER MODEL NO. 7000001 240V 50HZ REFRIGERANT 407C 450G RATED CAPACITY COOLING 2200W RATED CAPACITY HEATING 1800W POWER INPUT COOLING 980 W POWER INPUT HEATING 880 W RATED CURRENT COOLING 4.3A RATED CURRENT HEATING 3.
28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Sandpiper Installation Guide Page 12 of 22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Sandpiper Installation Guide COOLING 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Page 13 of 22 Cycle mode button to highlight the snowflake icon “ You may select High, Med, Low or Auto fan speeds by pressing the fan button “ ”. Now select the desired room temperature (herein referred to as the “set point”) by pressing the plus or minus ”. keys “ ” or “ ”, the display will flash the set point temperature. Keep pressing the button until it flashes your desired set point. In approx.
28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Sandpiper Installation Guide With “ ”blinking, Press “ Press “ ” for 3 seconds to change between On and Off timer setting Press “ ” for 3 seconds to cancel On/Off timer set for current day Press “ ” for 6 seconds to cancel all On/Off timer that previously set System will save all settings and returns to main menu if there is no input for 10 seconds. Note: “ displayed when the weekly timer has been set.
28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Sandpiper Installation Guide Page 15 of 22 Temperature set point display 16 °C – 30 °C Fan speed display High / Medium / Low / Auto Clock & Timer display Real time clock Timer ON / Timer OFF Mode display COOL / DRY / HEAT/ AUTO / FAN Sleep function display On / Off Turns unit from standby to ON and vice versa Temperature up / down Increase or decrease the desired temperature set point for your comfort.
Sandpiper Installation Guide SANDPIPER FLOOR TEMPLATE 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Page 16 of 22
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Sandpiper Installation Guide 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Page 18 of 22 SANDPIPER SPARE PARTS 1 5 4 3 6 2 7 Number on diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 Not shown Not shown Not shown Not shown 7 Part number 7001003 7001002 6102092 5601069 7001004 7001006 7001005 5601071 7000001 7001009 N/A Description Inside fan assembly (inc. 1.5 uF capacitor) Filter Return air grille Electronics kit (inc. touchscreen and remote) Thermostat switch Top foam canopy Outside fan assembly (inc.
Sandpiper Installation Guide SANDPIPER WIRING DIAGRAM 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Page 19 of 22
Sandpiper Installation Guide 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Page 20 of 22 SANDPIPER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Unit does not operate Cause No power supply to unit Correction Check that mains power is plugged into van and that the supply is switched ON. Check the van’s air-conditioner power circuit breaker is ‘ON’. Remote control is not operating Check the remote control screen, if blank then replace batteries.
Sandpiper Installation Guide 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 maximum ducting lengths. Page 21 of 22 High outside air temperatures in Take action to reduce your peak heat load – cooling extend awnings, close blinds, windows & hatches, start air conditioner earlier in the morning. Discuss your expected heat load with your caravan supplier and size the air conditioning capacity to suit. Outside air temperature exceeds the unit’s operating temperature range.
Sandpiper Installation Guide There is water seeping from the bottom of the unit into the caravan Timer function does not work 28th May 2013 – Revision 7 Page 22 of 22 unit will dehumidify air inside the caravan and provide more comfortable living conditions. In humid conditions close doors, windows and hatches. Run the inside fan on High or Medium, avoid using Low or Auto fan speeds in humid conditions Insulate ducting to lower amount of condensate generated.
