Introduction

The MRCOOL Universal DC Inverter MDUO18048 is a versatile and efficient heat pump system designed for residential heating and cooling needs. Offering a cooling and heating capacity of 48,000 BTUs, this unit operates quietly and efficiently, achieving up to 18 SEER and 10.5 HSPF ratings. The system is priced at approximately $2,555. Its advanced inverter technology allows for variable speed operation, optimizing energy use and comfort.

Specifications

SEER Rating: Up to 22 SEER
HSPF Rating: Up to 10 HSPF
Cooling Capacity: 18,000 BTU
Heating Capacity: 18,000 BTU
Dehumidification: Up to 2.5 pints per hour
Noise Level: As low as 25 dB
Smart Sensors: Built-in temperature and humidity sensors
Remote Control: Wireless remote control with scheduling capabilities
Wi-Fi Connectivity: Compatible with smart home systems

Safety Precautions

Read Before Installation
Incorrect installation may cause serious damage or injury.
The seriousness of potential damage or injuries is classiﬁed as either a WARNING or CAUTION.

WARNING: This symbol indicates ignoring instructions may cause death or serious injury.

CAUTION: This symbol indicates that ignoring instructions may cause moderate injury to your person, damage to your unit, or other property.

DANGER: This symbol indicates that you should never perform the indicated action.

WARNING

Please read the manual in its entirety before installing, operating or repairing.

DO NOT share the electrical circuit with other appliances. Improper or insuﬃcient power supply can cause ﬁre or electrical shock.
When connecting refrigerant piping, DO NOT let substances or gases other than the refrigerant enter the unit. The presence of other gases or substances will lower the unit’s capacity, and may cause abnormally high pressure in the operation cycle. This may cause explosion and injury.
DO NOT connect the ground wire to a gas pipe, water pipe, lightning arrester or telephone wire.
DO NOT allow children to play with the air conditioner. Children should be supervised around the unit at all times.
DO NOT alter the settings of the pressure sensor or other protective devices; if short-circuited or modiﬁed, ﬁre or even an explosion could occur.

Installation must be performed by an authorized technician. Improper installation may cause water leakage, electrical shock, or ﬁre.
Installation must be performed according to installation instructions. Improper installation may cause water leakage, electrical shock, or ﬁre.
In North America, installation must be performed in accordance with the requirement of NEC and CEC (by authorized personnel only.) Contact an authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of the unit.
Only use the included accessories and speciﬁed parts for installation. Using non-standard parts can cause water leakage, electric shock, or ﬁre and may cause the unit to fail.

Description

The mrcool Universal DC Inverter MDUO18048 boasts a sleek and compact design, making it an aesthetically pleasing addition to any room. The unit features a high-efficiency DC inverter compressor that adjusts its speed according to the cooling or heating demands, ensuring minimal energy waste. The air handler is equipped with a multi-stage filtration system, enhancing indoor air quality by capturing dust, pollen, and other allergens.

The system also includes advanced features like auto-restart after power outages and a self-diagnostic function to identify potential issues promptly. The exterior unit is designed with durability in mind, featuring a rust-resistant coating to withstand various environmental conditions.

Appliance Overview

Please read this manual carefully before installation and operation of the Univeral™ Series Central HVAC System to ensure corect use and handling. In addition to the safety precautions in the previous section, please adhere to the following guidelines and note our exceptions to liability.

This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children without supervision.
To ensure product reliability, the unit may consume power under stand-by status to maintain normal communication, and for preheating refrigerant and lubricant. If the unit will not be used for an extended period, disconnect the power supply. Reconnect the power supply and preheat the unit prior to use.
Ensure you have selected the proper model for the operating environment. Improper selection may impact operating performance.
This product has undergone strict inspection and operational testing before leaving the factory. To avoid damage due to improper disassembly, which may impact the normal operation, please do not disassemble the unit without proper training and equipment.
For technical assistance, please contact MRCOOL
When the product is malfunctioning and/or is inoperable, please contact MRCOOL technical support at the aforementioned number, as soon as possible and provide the following information:
1. Product Nameplate Contents (model number, cooling/heating capacity, product serial number, factory date)
2. Nature of Malfunction (specify the circumstances before and after the error occurred)
All illustrations and information in the instruction manual are for reference only. In order to improve the product , we will continuously assess and innovate. We retain the right to make necessary revisions to the product from time to time. We reserve the right to revise the contents of this manual without notice.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by MRCOOL, a professional service agent or similarly qualiﬁed person in order to avoid damage to the product.
MRCOOL, LLC assumes no responsibility for personal injury, property loss or equipment damage caused by improper installation and commissioning, unecessary maintenance, or failure to follow relevant federal and state regulations, industrial standards, and the requirements of this instuction manual.
MRCOOL, LLC will bear no responsibilities for personal injury or property damage caused by the following:
1. Improper use of the appliance
2. Altering, maintaining, or operating the product with non-approved equipment.
3. Altering, maintaining, or operating the product outside of the guidelines of this manual.
4. Defects caused by corrosive gas.
5. Defects caused by shipping damage.
6. Failure to abide by this instruction manual or government regulations.
7. Products made by other manufacturers
8. Natural disasters, improper installation environment, or force majeure.

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Unless otherwise stated (as “OPTIONAL”) the air conditioning system includes the following accessories. Use all of the installation parts and accessories to install the air conditioner. Improper installation may result in water leakage, electrical shock, ﬁre, or equipment failure.

Operating Range

COOLING

HEATING

OutdoorTemperature

5°F(-15°C) ~ 118°F (48°C）

-22°F(-30°C) ~ 75°F (24°C)

Unit Dimensions

MDUO18060

Outdoor Unit Dimensions Mounting Dimensions

Width (A) x Height (C) x Depth(G) Width (A / D) Depth (B / E)

MDUO18048/ 42-3/4 x 53-3/4x 14-1/2 in.

MDUO18060 1085 x 1365 x 370 mm

42-3/4 / 24-1/2 in.

1085 / 620 mm

16-7/8 / 15-1/2 in.

427 / 395 mm

Installation Location

WARNING

The unit must be installed in a location strong enough to support the weight of the unit and ﬁxed securely, to avoid toppling.
Install the appliance in a location where the inclination is less than 5°.
Do not install the unit in a location with direct sunlight.
Do not install the unit where combustible gas leakage may occur.

Intsructions

Select an installation location for outdoor unit pursuant to the following conditions:
Noise and air ﬂow produced by the outdoor unit will not disturb neighbors.
The location is away from animals and plants. If not, please add safety fences to protect the unit. The area is well-ventilated with no nearby obstacles that could obstruct air ﬂow.
The location is able to support the weight and withstand the operating vibration of the unit. Installation is able to be performed safely.
The location area is free of combustible or corrosive gas, and oil smoke.
Unit is able to be shielded from strong wind. Strong wind may aﬀect the outdoor fan and lead to insuﬃcient air ﬂow volume, thus aﬀecting performance.
Unit is away from objects which can generate or amplify noise during operation.
Condensate can be safely drained from the unit.

For best performance of the outdoor unit, make sure its installation space conforms to the following installation dimensions...
For installation of a single condenser refer to ﬁg 2.1 below:

A ~ E	Hb Hd H		inches (”) millimeters (mm)
A ~ E	Hb Hd H		a	b	c	d	e
B	—			≥ 3.94” 100mm
A,B,C,	—		≥ 11.81” 300mm	≥ 3.94” 100mm	≥ 3.94” 100mm
B,E	—			≥ 3.94” 100mm			≥ 39.37” 1000mm
A,B,C,E	—		≥ 11.81” 300mm	≥ 5.9” 150mm	≥ 5.9” 150mm		≥ 39.37” 1000mm
D	—					≥ 39.37” 1000mm
D,E	—					≥ 39.37” 1000mm	≥ 39.37” 1000mm
B,D	Hb < Hd	Hd > H		≥ 3.94” 100mm		≥ 39.37” 1000mm
B,D	Hb >Hd	Hd < H		≥ 3.94” 100mm		≥ 39.37” 1000mm
B,D,E	Hb < Hd	Hb ≤ 1/2H		≥ 9.84” 250mm		≥ 78.74” 2000mm	≥ 39.37” 1000mm
		1/2H <Hb ≤ H		≥ 9.84” 250mm		≥ 78.74” 2000mm	≥ 39.37” 1000mm
		Hb > H	Prohibited
	Hb > Hd	Hd ≤ 1/2H		≥ 3.94” 100mm		≥ 78.74” 2000mm	≥ 39.37” 1000mm
		1/2H < Hd ≤ H		≥ 7.87” 200mm		≥ 78.74” 2000mm	≥ 39.37” 1000mm
		Hd > H	Prohibited

For best performance of the outdoor unit, make sure its installation space conforms to the following installation dimensions...
For installation of multiple condensers side by side refer to ﬁg 2.2 below:

A ~ E	Hb Hd H		inches (”) millimeters (mm)
A ~ E	Hb Hd H		a	b	c	d	e


A,B,C,	—		≥ 11.81” 300mm	≥ 11.81” 300mm	≥ 39.37” 1000mm
A,B,C,E	—		≥ 11.81” 300mm	≥ 11.81” 300mm	≥ 39.37” 1000mm		≥ 39.37” 1000mm
D	—					≥ 78.74” 2000mm
D,E	—					≥ 78.74” 2000mm	≥ 39.37” 1000mm
B,D	Hb < Hd	Hd > H		≥ 11.81” 300mm		≥ 78.74” 2000mm
	Hb >Hd	Hd ≤ 1/2H		≥ 9.84” 250mm		≥ 78.74” 2000mm
	Hb >Hd	Hd < H		≥ 11.81” 300mm		≥ 98.43” 2500mm
B,D,E	Hb < Hd	Hb ≤ 1/2H		≥ 11.81” 300mm		≥ 78.74” 2000mm	≥ 39.37” 1000mm
		1/2H <Hb ≤ H		≥ 11.81” 300mm		≥ 98.43” 2500mm	≥ 39.37” 1000mm
		Hb >H	Prohibited
	Hb > Hd	Hd ≤ 1/2H		≥ 9.84” 250mm		≥ 98.43” 2500mm	≥ 39.37” 1000mm
		1/2H < Hd ≤ H		≥ 11.81” 300mm		≥ 98.43” 2500mm	≥ 39.37” 1000mm
		Hd > H	Prohibited

For best performance of the outdoor unit, make sure its installation space conforms to the following installation dimensions...
For installation of multiple condensers in rows refer to ﬁg 2.3 below:

Hb H	inches (”) millimeters (mm)
Hb ≤ 1/2H	B ≥ 9.84” 250mm
1/2H <Hb ≤ H	B ≥ 11.81” 300mm
Hb > H	Prohibited

For best performance of the outdoor unit, make sure its installation space conforms to the following installation dimensions...
For installation of multiple condensers on a vertical face refer to ﬁg 2.4 below:

Outdoor Unit Installation

If the outdoor unit is installed on a solid surface such as concrete, use M10 screw bolts and nuts to secure the unit. Make sure the unit stands erect and level.
Do not install it on top of a building.
If the unit vibrates and generates noise, add rubber cushions between the unit’s feet and the installation surface.
When the outdoor unit is in heating or defrosting mode, it must drain water. When installing the drain pipe, plug the accompanied drainage connector to the drainage hole on the chassis of the outdoor unit. Then, connect the drain hose to the drainage connector. If the drainage connector is used, the outdoor unit should be at least 10cm from the ground.
Plugs and drainage connector are not recommended if there is an electrical heater on the chassis.
Refer to Fig. 2.5 for details.

MRCOOL Universal DC Inverter MDUO18048 Maintenance

Troubleshooting

(1) If your air conditioner fails to function normally, check the following items before conducting maintenance:

Problem	Cause	Corrective Measure
The air conditioner will not activate.	If you turn off the unit and then immediately turnit on, in order to protect the compressor and avoid system overload, compressor will delayrunning fo 3 minutes.	Please wait for approx. 3 minutes.
	Wire connection is wrong.	Connect wires according to the wiring diagram.
	Fuse or circuit breaker is broken.	Replace the fuseor switch on the circuit breaker.
	Power failure.	Restart after power returns.
	Power plug is loose.	Re-insert thepower plug.
	Remote control has low battery.	Replace the batteries.
Inadequate cooling or heating performance	Air inlet andoutlet of theunits have been blocked.	Clear the obstacles and keep the area well ventilated.
	Improper temperature setting.	Reset to a proper temperature.
	Fan speed is too low.	Reset to a proper fan speed.
	Air flow direction is incorrect.	Change the direction of air louvers.
	Doors or windowsare open.	Close them.
	Exposed under direct sun light.	Put on curtains or louvers in front of the windows.
	Too many heat sources in the room.	Remove unnecessary heat sources.
	Filter is blocked or dirty.	Have a professional clean the nlter.
	Air inlet andoutlet of theunits have been blocked.	Clear the obstacles and keep the area well ventilated.

Mist comes from the conditioner.	During operation.	If theunit is running under high humidity, the wetair in theroom will be quickly cooleddown.
The airconditioner generates noise.	System switches to heating mode after defrosting.	Defrosting process will generate some water, which willturn to vapor.
	The air conditioner is buzzing when operation begins.	Temperature control will be buzzing when it startsworking. The noisewill become weak 1 minute later.
	When the unit is turnedon, it purrs.	When the system has just started, the refrigerant is notstable. About 30 secs later, the purr of the unit becomeslow.
	About 20 secs afterthe unit nrst enables heating mode or when defrosting under heating mode.	It’s the sound of the 4-way valve switching direction. The sound will disappear after thevalve is in position.
	There is a hissing sound when the unit has started or stopped and a slight hissing sound during and after operation.	It’s the sound of gaseous refrigerant that stops flowing and the soundof the drainage system.
	There is a crunching sound during and after operation.	Because of temperature change, the front panel and other components may swell and cause an abrasive sound.
	There is a hissing sound when the unit is turnedon or suddenly stopped during operation or afterdefrosting.	Because refrigerant suddenly stops flowing or changes theflow direction.
Dust comes from the air conditioner.	The unit startsoperation after being unused fora long time.	Dust inside the units come out together with theair.
The airconditioner generatessmells.	During operation.	Smells from the operating environment may be conducted through the air handler.

(2) The following situations are not operation failures.

NOTICE: Check the above items and take appropriate corrective measures. If the air conditioner continues improper function, please turn oﬀ the air conditioner immediately and contact MRCOOL or your installing dealer.

Error Code

Number	Error Code	Error
1	E1	Compressor high pressure protection
2	E4	Compressor air discharge high-temperature protection
3	E3	Compressor low pressure protection, refrigerant lack protection and refrigerant collecting mode
4	F2	Condenser temperature sensor error
5	F3	Outdoor ambient temperature sensor error
6	F4	Discharge temperature sensor error
7	F6	Outdoor unit tube temperature sensor error
8	EE	Outdoor unit memory chip error
9	PF	Electric box sensorerror
10	H3	Compressor overload protection
11	H4	Overload
12	H5	IPM protection
13	H6	DC fan error
14	H7	Driver out-of-step protection
15	HC	Pfc protection
16	Lc	Startup failure
17	Ld	Compressor phase-sequence protection
18	LF	Power protection
19	U7	4-way valve switch-over error
20	P0	Drive reset protection

21	P5	Over-current protection
22	P6	Master control and drivercommunication error
23	P7	Driver module sensor error
24	P8	Driver module high temperature protection
25	P9	Zero-crossing protection
26	PA	AC current protection
27	Pc	Driver current error
28	Pd	Sensor connection protection
29	PE	Temperature drift protection
30	PL	Bus low-voltage protection
31	PH	Bus high-voltage protection
32	PU	Charge loop error
33	PP	Input voltage error
34	ee	Driver memory chip error
35	C4	ODU jumper cap error

WARNING

When abnormalities occur, stop the unit immediately and disconnect power. Contact MRCOOL. If the unit continues to run abnormally, it may damage the unit and cause an electric shock or a fire hazard.
DO NOT attempt repairs to the appliance yourself. Improper repair and maintenance can create electric shock and fire hazards. Please contact MRCOOL®Tech Support for further guidance or a qualified professional for repairs.

If the display panel or wired control displays an error code, please refer to the following table:

Setup Guide

To set up the mrcool Universal DC Inverter MDUO18048,

Start by selecting a suitable location for both the indoor and outdoor units.
Ensure proper clearance around the outdoor unit for airflow and easy maintenance access.
Connect the refrigerant lines and electrical connections as per the manufacturer's instructions.
Mount the indoor unit securely on a wall or ceiling, depending on your preference.
Use the wireless remote control to configure settings such as temperature, fan speed, and scheduling.
For Wi-Fi connectivity, download the mrcool app and follow the in-app instructions to pair your device.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

High energy efficiency with SEER ratings up to 22
Quiet operation with noise levels as low as 25 dB
Advanced features like smart sensors and Wi-Fi connectivity
Universal compatibility suitable for various installations
Durable exterior unit with rust-resistant coating

Cons:

Higher initial cost compared to traditional AC units
Complex installation may require professional assistance
Limited availability of replacement parts in some regions
Some users may find the smart features overwhelming to use

Customer Reviews

Customers have praised the mrcool Universal DC Inverter MDUO18048 for its exceptional cooling performance and energy-saving capabilities. Many reviewers appreciate the quiet operation and the ease of use provided by the wireless remote control and smart app. However, some users have noted that the installation process can be complex and may require professional help.

Common complaints include higher than expected installation costs and occasional issues with Wi-Fi connectivity. Despite these minor drawbacks, the overall satisfaction rate remains high among customers who value its efficiency and modern features.

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