Multi-Zone Outdoor Condenser Installation Manual
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Indoor Unit
Indoor Unit
Outdoor Unit
Outdoor Unit
Oil Trap
Oil Trap
Gas Pipe
Gas Pipe
Liquid 
Pipe
Liquid 
Pipe
32’ 10” (10m)
32’ 10” (10m)
19’ 9” (6m)
19’ 9” (6m)
Required distance between oil traps when 
the indoor unit is installed higher than the 
outdoor unit.
Required distance between oil traps when 
the outdoor unit is installed higher than the 
indoor unit.
OIL TRAPS
Oil traps are necessary for the continued performance of the system if the indoor and outdoor 
units are installed at significantly different heights. 
Post start-up and servicing
Once the system is operational, the master valves are used to access the entire system for 
servicing and troubleshooting. If a repair requires the entire refrigerant charge to be removed, the 
master valves will allow the recovery of all system refrigerant. Simply connect the low side hose 
of the manifold gauge directly to the gas side master valve to recover refrigerant, pull a vacuum, 
leak check, and charge the system. When servicing the system, all valves connected to an IDU 
must remain open. After service is complete, both master valves and all zone valves connected to 
an IDU must remain open for proper operation.
WARNING
After servicing, the master valves and all zone valves connected to an IDU must 
remain open for proper operation.
WARNING
After startup, the master valves and all zone valves connected to an IDU must 
remain open for proper operation.
WARNING
Do not open valves A-E until you are ready to release the factory refrigerant 
charge.










