How To Install A Mr. Cool Mini Split
If you want to learn how to install a Mr Cool mini split, then you’ve come to the right place. This post will show you the necessary steps to install a Mr Cool mini split in easy steps to help you save money.
Mini splits are similar to central systems in two main components: an outdoor compressor/condenser, and an indoor air-handling unit.
The main advantages of mini splits are their small size and flexibility for zoning or heating and cooling individual rooms. Many models can have as many as four indoor air handling units (for four zones or rooms) connected to one outdoor unit.
This post focuses on how to install a MRCOOL mini split, one of the most popular, and economic mini split options, on the market
The MRCOOL Cool third-generation DIY ductless mini-split comes with new features and is even easier to install than previous models.
in this post, I show you just how easy it is to
install the ductless mini-split heat pump by yourself.
Tools Needed
Stud finder a drill a level a three and a
half inch hole saw and an adjustable
wrench once you’ve found the right spot
in your space to install the mini split
use the included wall template to
measure where you would like to place
your indoor air handler use a stud
finder to locate the best spot for your
mounting plate use the level to make
sure your wall template is straight then
use a screwdriver to mark your drilling
points through the wall template detach
the mounting plate with a drill or
screwdriver then line up the plate with
the markings you’ve made on the wall as
you’re securing the mounting plate to
the wall set a level on top of the
mounting plate to make sure the plate
doesn’t slip once the mounting plate is
secure use a three and a half inch hole
saw to drill through your wall
the mark you made on the hole next to
the mounting plate should be the center
point for your hole saw push the
provided wall sleeve through the wall
and note how far it sticks out on the
other side you’ll want it to be as close
to flush as possible you can use a saw
or knife to cut the wall sleeve as
needed take the refrigerant lines the
drain hose and the rest of the
communication wire and push it through
the wall sleeve then connect the air
handler to the wall bracket the top of
the air handler should hook on top of
the wall bracket then snap into place at
the bottom outside slowly bend the
refrigerant lines so the lines fall
downward along the wall
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add the protective neoprene inside the
wall sleeve and around the line set
don’t forget to set the wall sleeve
cover in place before the next step now
connect the condensate drain hose
securely once the air handler is secured
uncoil the line set that came with the
condenser only uncoil the amount you
think you may need for the line set to
reach from the air handler to the
condenser unscrew the color-coded caps
on the ends of your refrigerant lines
and thread them together by hand then
use two wrenches to make sure they are
secured tightly now do the same thing
with the refrigerant lines out the
condenser
once the refrigerant lines are secured
remove the valve covers on the condenser
then use the provided allen wrench to
open the valves turn the wrench
counterclockwise until it stops make
sure you don’t force it use soapy water
at both the condenser and air handler
refrigerant connections to check for
leaks replace the valve covers wrap the
refrigerant connections near the air
handler with sound-deadening pads then
wrap it with the included vinyl tape
for wiring your unit note the voltage
for each system for the sleekest look be
sure to get the mr. cool line guard to
cover the refrigerant lines condensate
hose and communication wire once the
installation is complete don’t forget to
insert the mr. cool smart controller so
you can use the mini-split with a mr.
cool smart HVAC app also be sure to
install the included air filters inside
the indoor air handler
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with the mr. cool DIY third-generation
we’ve made it easier than ever to
install Heating and Cooling wherever you
need it for more information on these
units or any accessories that come with
them visit mr. cool calm
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