Applies to:
Indoor (Ducted): ARTH24KHTA / ARTH30KHTA / ARTH36KHTA / ARTH45KHTA / ARTH54KHTA / ARTH60KHTA
Outdoor: AOTH24KBTA / AOTH30KBTA / AOTH36KBTA / AOTH45KBTA / AOTH54KBTA / AOTH45KCTA / AOTH54KCTA / AOTH60KCTA / AOTH60KBTA / AOTH60KRTA
Wired Controller: UTY-RNRT
Refrigerant: R32
Audience: Authorised service personnel / professional installers


Contents


1) Safety and compliance

  • Installation and servicing must be completed by qualified and experienced personnel only.
  • Do not energise the system until all installation work is complete and covers are refitted.
  • After isolating power, wait before touching electrical components (observe manufacturer discharge guidance).
  • If refrigerant leakage occurs during works: ventilate immediately and remove ignition sources.
  • Use vacuum pump evacuation (do not purge with refrigerant).
  • Ensure correct grounding/earthing and earth leakage protection as required by local regulations.

2) R32 refrigerant requirements

  • Only use R32/R410A-rated tools, hoses, flare tools, and gauges.
  • Charging port thread for R32/R410A: 1/2–20 UNF.
  • Prevent moisture/foreign matter entering piping; seal pipe ends during storage/handling.
  • Leak detection must be suitable for flammable refrigerants; do not use open flame methods.

3) Tools and materials (R32/R410A rated)

  • High-pressure gauge manifold suitable for R32/R410A
  • R32/R410A charging hoses
  • Vacuum pump and appropriate adapters (as required)
  • R32/R410A compatible leak detector
  • Tube cutter, deburr tool, flare tool suitable for R32/R410A, torque wrenches for flare nuts and caps
  • Nitrogen cylinder + regulator for pressure testing
  • Accurate digital scales for additional charging

4) System overview (power, control, and wiring)

  • Follow the unit wiring diagrams and terminal designations. Confirm terminal numbering matches at both ends.
  • Limit voltage drop to < 2% across supply and interconnect; increase conductor size if required.
  • Do not route control / transmission wiring in contact with refrigerant piping or sharp edges.

5) Refrigerant piping requirements (pipe sizes, limits, and workmanship)

5.1 Copper pipe material and minimum wall thickness (R32/R410A)

  • Use seamless phosphor deoxidised copper.
  • Do not reuse existing piping (risk of contamination and incompatibility).
Outside diameterNominal sizeMinimum thickness (annealed copper)
6.35 mm1/4"0.80 mm
9.52 mm3/8"0.80 mm
12.70 mm1/2"0.80 mm
15.88 mm5/8"1.00 mm
19.05 mm3/4"1.20 mm

5.2 Line sizes (by outdoor model group)

  • AOTH24KBTA:
    • 09 / 12: Liquid 6.35 mm (1/4") / Gas 9.52 mm (3/8")
    • 18 / 24: Liquid 6.35 mm (1/4") / Gas 12.70 mm (1/2")
  • AOTH30/36/45/54KBTA: Liquid 9.52 mm (3/8") / Gas 15.88 mm (5/8")
  • AOTH45/54/60KCTA + AOTH60KBTA + AOTH60KRTA: Liquid 9.52 mm (3/8") / Gas 15.88 mm (5/8")

5.3 Allowable piping length / height difference (use outdoor model limits)

Outdoor model groupMax piping length (L)Max height difference (H) (Indoor ↔ Outdoor)
AOTH09/12 (within AOTH24KBTA manual group)20 m15 m
AOTH18 (within AOTH24KBTA manual group)30 m20 m
AOTH24KBTA30 m25 m
AOTH30 / AOTH36KBTA50 m (single type)Refer to outdoor installation table (single type)
AOTH45 / AOTH54KBTA50 m (single type)Refer to outdoor installation table (single type)
AOTH60KBTA / AOTH60KRTA50 m (single type)Refer to outdoor installation table (single type)
AOTH45 / AOTH54 / AOTH60KCTA75 m (single type)Refer to outdoor installation table (single type)
  • Always insulate both liquid and gas lines. Increase insulation thickness in high humidity environments.
  • Protect piping ends from moisture and dust (pinch and/or tape ends during storage and installation).

6) Electrical requirements (outdoor supply + indoor interconnect)

6.1 AOTH24KBTA group (09 / 12 / 18 / 24)

  • Supply: 1Φ 220–240 V ~ 50 Hz, operating range 198–264 V
  • Power supply cable (selected sample):
    • 09 / 12 / 18: 1.5 mm², Type 60245 IEC57, 2-wire + Earth
    • 24: 2.5 mm², Type 60245 IEC57, 2-wire + Earth
  • Breaker / ELCB (selected sample):
    • 09: 10 A, ELCB 30 mA
    • 12 / 18: 16 A, ELCB 30 mA
    • 24: 20 A, ELCB 30 mA
  • Demand control signal transmission cable (if utilised): 0.5–1.5 (per AS/NZS 5000.2), double insulated, max length 30 m

6.2 AOTH30/36/45/54KBTA group

  • Supply: 1Φ 220–240 V ~ 50 Hz, operating range 198–264 V
  • Power supply cable (selected sample): Min. 4 mm², Type 60245 IEC66, 2 cable + Earth
  • Breaker / ELCB (selected sample):
    • 30 / 36: 25 A, ELCB 30 mA
    • 45 / 54: 32 A, ELCB 30 mA
  • Power supply impedance requirement: 0.419 Ω and below

6.3 AOTH45/54/60KCTA + AOTH60KBTA + AOTH60KRTA group

  • Voltage rating:
    • 1Φ 220–240 V ~ 50 Hz (operating range 198–264 V)
    • 3Φ 380–415 V ~ 50 Hz (operating range 342–457 V)
  • Power supply cable (selected sample):
    • Single phase: Min. 4 mm², Type 60245 IEC66, 2 cable + Earth
    • Three phase: Min. 2.5 mm², Type 60245 IEC57, 4 cable + Earth
  • Breaker / ELCB (selected sample):
    • 45 / 54 / 60 (Single): 32 A, ELCB 30 mA
    • 60 (Three): 16 A, ELCB 30 mA
  • Power supply impedance requirement: 0.428 Ω and below

6.4 Indoor ↔ Outdoor connection cable

  • Outdoor manuals specify: Refer to the indoor unit installation manual for the connection cable specifications.
  • Good practice requirements:
    • Limit voltage drop to < 2%; increase conductor size where necessary.
    • Maintain segregation from refrigerant pipework, sharp edges, and high temperature surfaces.

7) Outdoor unit installation (AOTH)

  • Install on a base that can withstand unit weight and vibration; use anchor bolts and suitable anti-vibration control.
  • Maintain required service clearances per the outdoor installation diagrams.
  • Do not install where combustible gas may accumulate, or in corrosive environments.

8) Indoor unit installation (ARTH ducted)

  • Confirm the installation environment meets R32 minimum room area / ventilation requirements where applicable.
  • Support the indoor unit with suitable structure, vibration isolation, and service access.
  • Insulate all condensate piping and confirm fall to drain, with trap/venting as required by local practice.

9) Pressure test, evacuation, commissioning

9.1 Flare work – tightening torques (R32/R410A)

Pipe sizeOutside diameterFlare nut tightening torque
1/4"6.35 mm16–18 N·m
3/8"9.52 mm32–42 N·m
1/2"12.70 mm49–61 N·m
5/8"15.88 mm63–75 N·m
3/4"19.05 mm90–110 N·m

9.2 Nitrogen pressure test

  • With service valves closed, pressurise with nitrogen to 4.15 MPa.
  • Check all flare joints and brazed points; rectify leakage and repeat test as required.

9.3 Vacuum evacuation

  • Evacuate to -0.1 MPa (-76 cmHg) and run vacuum pump for at least 15 minutes (increase time for long pipe runs).
  • After evacuation, open service valves and refit caps to specified torques.

9.4 Service valve / port cap torques

Cap / PortApplicable sizesTightening torque
Blank cap1/4", 3/8"20–25 N·m
Blank cap1/2"28–32 N·m
Blank cap5/8"30–35 N·m
Blank cap3/4"35–40 N·m
Charging port capR32/R410A12.5–16 N·m

10) Refrigerant charge: base charge + additional charge calculations

  • Always record refrigerant charge on the outdoor unit label:
    • Factory charge (refer to rating label)
    • Additional charge (calculated below)
    • Total charge (Factory + Additional)

10.1 AOTH24KBTA group (09 / 12 / 18 / 24)

  • Factory charge covers:
    • 09 / 12: 15 m
    • 18 / 24: 20 m
  • Additional charge rate guideline: 20 g/m beyond pre-charge length (up to maximum allowable length).
Model15 m20 m25 m30 mRate
09 / 12None+100 g20 g/m
18 / 24NoneNone+100 g+200 g20 g/m

Maximum total charge (AOTH24KBTA group)

  • 09 / 12: 950 g (850 g + 100 g)
  • 18: 1220 g (1020 g + 200 g)
  • 24: 1450 g (1250 g + 200 g)

10.2 AOTH30/36/45/54KBTA group

  • Pre-charge length: 30 m
  • Additional charge rate: 40 g/m beyond 30 m
Pipe size~30 m40 m50 mRate
Liquid 9.52 (3/8") / Gas 15.88 (5/8")None+400 g+800 g40 g/m

Maximum total charge (AOTH30/36/45/54KBTA group)

  • 30 / 36: 2700 g (1900 g + 800 g)
  • 45 / 54: 3500 g (2700 g + 800 g)

10.3 AOTH45/54/60KCTA + AOTH60KBTA + AOTH60KRTA group

  • Pre-charge length: 30 m
  • Additional charge rate: 40 g/m beyond 30 m

Model: AOTH60KBTA / AOTH60KRTA

Pipe size~30 m40 m50 mRate
Liquid 9.52 (3/8") / Gas 15.88 (5/8")None+400 g+800 g40 g/m

Model: AOTH45KCTA / AOTH54KCTA / AOTH60KCTA

Pipe size~30 m40 m50 m60 m70 m75 mRate
Liquid 9.52 (3/8") / Gas 15.88 (5/8")None+400 g+800 g+1200 g+1600 g+1800 g40 g/m

Maximum total charge (AOTH45/54/60KCTA + AOTH60KBTA/KRTA group)

  • 60KBTA / 60KRTA: 4200 g (with piping length 50 m)
  • 45KCTA: 5200 g (with piping length 75 m)
  • 54KCTA / 60KCTA: 5600 g (with piping length 75 m)

11) Indoor function settings (ARTH) incl. static pressure

  • Function settings are applied via the controller function setting workflow (see Section 12).
  • After completing function settings, power-cycle the system in line with safe isolation practices.

11.1 Function details (common)

Function numberSetting valueDescription
11 (Filter sign)00 / 01 / 02 / 03
  • 00: Standard (400 hours)
  • 01: Long interval (1000 hours)
  • 02: Short interval (200 hours)
  • 03: No indication
30 (Room temperature control – indoor sensor)00 / 0100: Indoor unit sensor (default) / 01: Remote controller sensor
31 (Room temperature control – sensor selection)00 / 01 / 0200: Both / 01: Indoor only / 02: Remote only
35 (Room temperature control – wired remote sensor selection)00 / 0100: Both / 01: Wired remote only
36 (Room temperature control – wired remote sensor correction)00 / 0100: Off / 01: On
40 (Auto restart)00 / 0100: Enable (default) / 01: Disable
42 (Cool air prevention)00 / 01 / 0200: Super low / 01: Standard / 02: Off
43 (Heater output)00 / 0100: Disable / 01: Enable
46 (External input control)00 / 0100: Operation/Stop / 01: Forced stop
48 (Dewing control)00 / 0100: Standard / 01: High
49 (Fan control)00 / 0100: Fan and compressor / 01: Fan only
60 (External output)00 / 01 / 0200: Operation status / 01: Error status / 02: Fan operation status

11.2 Static pressure setting (Function 26)

ARTH24/30/36KHTA (range: 60–210 Pa)

Function 26 setting valueExternal static pressure
0160 Pa
0270 Pa
0380 Pa
0490 Pa
05100 Pa
06110 Pa
07120 Pa
08130 Pa
09140 Pa
10150 Pa
11160 Pa
12170 Pa
13180 Pa
14190 Pa
15200 Pa
16210 Pa

ARTH45/54/60KHTA (range: 60–260 Pa)

Function 26 setting valueExternal static pressure
0160 Pa
0270 Pa
0380 Pa
0490 Pa
05100 Pa
06110 Pa
07120 Pa
08130 Pa
09140 Pa
10150 Pa
11160 Pa
12170 Pa
13180 Pa
14190 Pa
15200 Pa
16210 Pa
17220 Pa
18230 Pa
19240 Pa
20250 Pa
21260 Pa

12) Wired controller (UTY-RNRT) function setting workflow

  • Confirm wiring and covers are complete before entering function setting mode.
  • Enter function setting mode on the wired controller:
    • Press and hold FAN and TEMP (▲) simultaneously, then press RESET.
  • Change function number using TEMP (▲/▼).
  • Change setting value using FAN.
  • Confirm using MODE, then apply using START/STOP.
  • To cancel or exit: press RESET.

13) Outdoor function settings (AOTH): Low Noise + Peak Cut

  • Outdoor models provide on-board function settings for capacity limitation (Peak Cut) and noise reduction (Low Noise).
  • Use these settings to align operation with site constraints (e.g., supply limitation, acoustic restrictions) while understanding that performance will be reduced.

13.1 Peak Cut mode – level indication (L4/L5/L6)

Peak Cut level is indicated by the lamp pattern (L4/L5/L6):

Peak Cut levelTarget limitL4L5L6
Level 10%OFFOFFOFF
Level 215%ONOFFOFF
Level 330%OFFONOFF
Level 445%ONONOFF
Level 560%OFFOFFON
Level 675%ONOFFON
Level 790%OFFONON
Level 8100%ONONON

14) Test run and handover

  • Confirm correct supply voltage, wiring polarity/terminal numbering, earth continuity, and covers fitted.
  • Confirm no refrigerant leaks, normal condensate drainage, and no abnormal noise/vibration.
  • Complete operational verification in cooling and heating (where applicable), including controller functionality.
  • Provide end-user guidance on operation, maintenance access, and filter cleaning interval.

15) Pump down (forced cooling operation)

  • Use pump down for relocation/disposal refrigerant recovery in accordance with local regulations and manufacturer procedure.
  • General sequence:
    • Start forced cooling / service operation.
    • Close the liquid (2-way) valve fully.
    • After a short run period, close the gas (3-way) valve, then stop operation.
    • Do not proceed if refrigerant has been depleted due to damaged piping; confirm leak-free condition first.

16) Error codes (Indoor / Outdoor / Controller)

16.1 Indoor/Outdoor system error codes (displayed via controller / service diagnostics)

  • Use the indoor unit diagnostic workflow and error display reference for ARTH systems.
  • Where outdoor models support LED-based error check (Section 16.2), use that method when no controller display is available.

16.2 Outdoor unit (AOTH) – error check table (LED based)

  • Outdoor models include an LED-based error check capability. Enter error display mode per outdoor service procedure, then interpret the lamp pattern.
  • Record the lamp pattern as observed (L1–L6) before isolating power for troubleshooting.

16.3 Wired controller (UTY-RNRT) – controller-specific indications

  • UTY-RNRT supports function setting mode for indoor function configuration (Section 12) and will display system error conditions provided by the connected indoor/outdoor system.
  • If the controller indicates a communication/configuration fault condition, verify controller wiring, polarity/terminal numbering, and address/configuration settings.

Operational governance: This article is intended to consolidate installation-critical parameters (electrical, refrigerant charging, commissioning, function settings). Always execute works in accordance with applicable standards, local regulations, and site risk controls.