Amana MBVC Series Quick start guide

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Amana® is a trademark of Maytag Corporation or its related companies and used under license to Goodman Company, L.P., Houston, Texas.
MBVC
VariaBle-Speed, CoMfortNet™-
CoMpatiBle Modular BlowerS
CooliNg CapaCity
18,000 - 60,000 Btu/h
Standard Features
• ComfortNet™ Communications System compatible
• Variable-speed ECM blower motor
• Auto conguration of the airow and tonnage
in communicating mode
• CFM indicator
• Maximum four low-voltage wires required for
operation in communicating mode
• Built-in dehumidify feature
• Diagnostic indicator lights
• Storage of six prior fault codes
• Programmable heat strip settings
• Color-coded terminal strip for non-
communicating set-up
• Cooling and heat pump applications
• AHRI Certied; ETL Listed
Cabinet Features
• Painted, galvanized-steel cabinet
• Blower section usable as an electric furnace
• Foil-faced insulation is glued in place and covers entire
blower case, reducing sound and cabinet condensation
• Bottom anges formed inward for additional strength,
and to provide mounting surface for cased-coil section
* Complete warranty details available from your local dealer or at www.amana-hac.com. To receive the
10-Year Parts Limited Warranty, online registration must be completed within 60 days of installation.
Online registration is not required in California or Québec.

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Design Series Electrical
MB Modular Blower 1 208-230/60/1
Motor Speed Revisions
V Variable Speed A First Series
C ComfortNet™ Compatible
Circuit Breaker
Airflow Delivered A No Circuit Breaker
08 800 CFM B Circuit Breaker
12 1200 CFM
16 1600 CFM Factory-installed Electric Heat
20 2000 CFM 00 No Heat
1
11
12
5,6
00
7,8
9
A
10
A
VC
3,4
1,2
MB

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SiNgle poiNt Kit **
Model HKR-15C HKR-20C HKR-21C
SPW-01 X X X
** Must be installed along with any of the above compable
heat kits. This kit will t any MBVC blower as long as a com-
pable heat kit is installed in the unit.
SpeCifiCatioNS
Model CFM @ 0.3” ESP
(High to Low)
Voltage-
Phase MCA* MOP*
Blower Dimensions Motor
HP
Ship
Weight
(lbs)
Diameter Width
MBVC1200AA-1 1,200 to 600 208/230-1 4.3 15 10” 8” ½ 73
MBVC1600AA-1 1,600 to 1,000 208/230-1 6.3 15 10” 8” ¾ 83
MBVC2000AA-1 2,000 to 1,200 208/230-1 5.8 15 11” 10” ¾ 95
* Minimum Circuit Ampacity (MCA) and Maximum Overcurrent Protecon (MOP) for blower without supplemental heat installed. Refer to unit name-
plate for these specicaons with approved accessory heaters installed.
heat Kit SeleCtioN
MBVC1200
AA-1A*
MBVC1600
AA-1A*
MBVC2000
AA-1A*
HKR-03* X X X
HKR-05*/-05C* X X X
HKR-06* X X X
HKR-08*/-08C* X X X
HKR-10*/-10C* X X X
HKR-15C* X X X
HKR-20C* X
X Allowable combinaons
* Indicates revision level that may or may not be designated
C Indicates Circuit Breaker opon

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MBVC Blower perforMaNCe data — dipSwitCh SuMMary
Dipswitch # Function Default Setting
S1 - S2* Cooling / HP Airow
A/B/C/D Airow D
S3 - S4* Cooling / HP / Aux Trim
(-10%, 0, +10%) No Trim
S5 - S6* Cooling Prole
A,B,C,D Prole 1
S7* Dehum
(on/o) O
S8 Unused On
S9 - S11 Heater Kit Kw O/O/O
* Valid only if the system is wired in legacy mode. If system is wired in the 4-wire communicang mode,
these funcons are selected via the user menu in the CTK01AA T-STAT.
CooliNg / hp airflow
S1 S2 Speed Tap MBVC1200
Airflow (SCFM)
MBVC1600
Airflow (SCFM)
MBVC2000
Airflow (SCFM)
o o A 600 1000 1200
on o B 800 1200 1600
o on C 1000 1400 1800
on on D 1200 1600 2000
Cooling / HP / Aux Trim Cooling Profile
S3 S4 Trim Value S5 S6
o o 0 o o A
on o 10% on o B
o on -10% o on C
on on 0 on on D
heater Kit Kw airflow
S9 S10 S11 Heater KW MBVC1200
Airflow (SCFM)
MBVC1600
Airflow (SCFM)
MBVC2000
Airflow (SCFM)
o o o 21 NA NA NA
o o on 20 NA NA 2000
o on o 15 1400 1500 1500
o on on 10 1000 1000 1200
on o o 8 740 1000 1000
on o on 6 635 800 800
on on o 5 600 800 800
on on on 3 600 800 800

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top View
SMALLMEDIUMLARGE
8.840
10.159
16.500
11.029
11.209
20.021
13.178
11.209
23.464
813/16”
103/16”
16 ½”
133/16”
11¼”
23 ½”
17½”21”24½”
11”
11¼”
201/16”
Side aNd froNt ViewS
W
H
(3) KNOCKOUTS
1.125
1.375
1.750
.875 KNOCKOUT
(2 PLACES)
C
6 1/2
5
5 1/8
3 1/4
D
20"
Model Dimensions
Width Depth Height
MBVC1200AA-1 17½” 21” 26”
MBVC1600AA-1 21” 21” 30”
MBVC2000AA-1 24½” 21” 30”

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WIRING DIAGRAMS
7
HIGH VOLTAGE!
DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR INSTALLING THIS
UNIT. MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Wiring is subject to change. Always refer to the wiring diagram on the unit for the most up-to-date wiring.
Typical Two-Stage Cooling with Two-Stage Heating
Typical Two Stage Heat Pump heating and Auxiliary/Emergency Heating
THERMOSTATS
Y1
1 2 R C
C
Modular Blower
Integrated Control Module
Typical Two-Stage Cool, Two-Stage Heat
Thermostat
Dehumidistat
[Optional]
G
W1 W2 Y1 Y2
O
Y2
W1 W2
Y1 Y2
Remote Condensing Unit
(Two-Stage AC)
NEU
HOT
DEHUM
C
R
G
R
*
Y1
1 2 R C
C
Modular Blower
Integrated Control Module
Typical Two-Stage Cool,
Two-Stage Heat
Heat Pump Thermostat
Dehumidistat
[Optional]
G
W1 W2 Y1 Y2
O
DEH UM
R
Y2
W2
Y1 Y2
Remote Condensing Unit
(Two-Stage HP)
NEU
HOT
O
EMR
W1
O
C
G
R
*
Typcial Two-Stage Heat Pump Heating and Auxiliary/Emergency Heating
Wiring is subject to change. Always
refer to the wiring diagram or the
unit for the most up-to-date wiring.
⚠ Warning High Voltage: Disconnect all power before servicing or installing this unit. Multiple power
sources may be present. Failure to do so may cause property damage, personal injury, or death. ⚡

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WIRING DIAGRAMS
8
HIGH VOLTAGE!
DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR INSTALLING THIS
UNIT. MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Wiring is subject to change. Always refer to the wiring diagram on the unit for the most up-to-date wiring.
2
7
GN
COOL
DELAY
RD
TERM
3
BL
R
D
8
GN
RD
B
K
ELEC
RD
9
2
3
BK
BL
SEE NOTE 6
1
BK
BIAS
UNUSED
BR
6
6
PL2
BL
5
BK
4
BIAS
7
9
8
3
ADJUST
5
LEARN
-
4
RD
DEHUM
SEE
NOTE
7
2 4
PL1
WH
RD
SEE
NOTE 5
11
HEAT AF
YL B K
B K
HTR1
8
L2
FL
FL
RD
BK
WH
2
M7
Y L
FL
RD
6
R
BL
HTR2
NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING HEATER KIT, ENSURE SPEED TAP DOES NOT EXCEED MINIMUM BLOWER SPEE D (MBS) SPECIFIED FOR THE AIRHANDLER/HEATER
TL TL
TWO (2) ELEMENT ROWS
8
L 1
BK
M4
M2
H TR2
R2
9
L2
RD
M1
3
BK
1
BK
M1
B K
BL
ONE (1) ELEMENT ROWS
TL
HT R3
TL
M2
M3
YL
HT R2
RD
FL
B L
L 1
TL
L1
4
R2
H TR3
9
R D
8
RD
M4
R1
B K
M3
9
WH
B K
B L
M3
6
BK
RD
BK
P U
RD
6
4
BK
KIT COMBINATION ON THIS UNIT'S S&R PLATE. AFTER INSTALLING OPTIONAL HEAT KIT, MARK AN "X" IN THE PROVIDED ABOVE.
FL
M2
P U
R1
H TR4
TL
HT R1
FL
B K
M6
PU
HTR1
M1
2
W H
M1
5
PLM
B K
TL
BR
RD
BK
MARK ACCORDING TO NUMBER OF HEATER ELEMENT ROWS INSTALLED. NO MARK INDICATES NO HEAT KIT INSTALLED.
6
W H
7
M1
BK
9
TL
FL
YL
BR
1
PU
Y L
BK
BL
B K
PLM
7
5
RD
7
M8
R D
2
B L
BL
L2
TL
THREE (3) ELEMENT ROWS
R D
7
3
1
FL
L2
BL
RD
4
L1
L1
L 2
R
M2
P LM
2
M5
5
1
4
H TR1
M2
FOUR (4) ELEMENT ROWS
TL
FL
BK
5
R D
RD
L1
PLM
3
R D
BK
8
Y L
RD
L2
BK
BK
3
RD
B L
FL
M4
R D
0140A00039 REV. A
BLWR
OVERCURRENT
TR
HEAT SEQUENCER R1
24 V THERMOSTAT CONNECTIONS
GN GREEN
TRANSFORMER
HEAT SEQUENCER R2
GND
FIELD GND
INTERNAL TO
TWO-STAGE INTEGRATED CONTROL MODULE TX (3)
DEHUM
C
W1 (1)
5
FIELD SPLICE
W1
CFM LED
R
Y1
NOTES:
LOW VOLTAGE (24V)
4
GND
W1
24 V
3 A
4
RX (2)
COLOR CODES:
Y2
TH
STATUS
LED
5. TO RECALL THE LAST 6 FAULTS, MOST RECENT TO LEAST RECENT,
DEPRESS SWITCH FOR MORE THAN 2 SECONDS WHILE IN STANDBY (N
THERMOSTAT INPUTS).
208 VAC
Y1
+VDC (1)
TH
INTEGRATED CONTROL
INDOOR
PROT. DEVICE
2GND (4)
1
C
TR
RESISTER
Y2
2
BR BROWN
DISCONNECT
L2
W2
YL YELLOW
1. PLACE RED WIRE ON TRANSFORMER TERMINAL 2 FOR 208 VAC
OPERATION.
7. DISCARD CONNECTOR PL1 WHEN INSTALLING OPTIONAL HEAT KIT.
COM
24V THERMOSTAT CONNECTIONS
4
RX LED
3. IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUPPLIED WITH THE BLOWER MUST
BE REPLACED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH WIRING MATERIAL HAVING A
TEMPERATURE RATING OF AT LEAST 105°C. USE COPPER CONDUCTORS
ONLY.
HI VOLTAGE (230V)
3
6. BIAS AND TERM DIPSWITCHES MUST BE IN "ON" POSITION. RED
STATUS LED PROVIDES NETWORK STATUS. GREEN RX LED INDICATES
NETWORK TRAFFIC. USE LEARN BUTTON TO RESET NETWORK.
W2
2
1
O
INTEGRATED CONTROL MODULE
G
VT VIOLET
G
COM
L1
L2
GND
ECM MOTOR
HARNESS
JUNCTION
GND
208/230 VAC
FUSE 3 A
WH WHITE
1
4. UNIT MUST BE PERMANENTLY GROUNDED AND CONFORM TO N.E.C. AND
LOCAL CODES.
24 VAC
INDOOR
L1
40 VA TRANSFORMER, SEE NOTE 1
HI VOLTAGE FIELD
3
1
LOW VOLTAGE FIELD
3
2
40 VA
AIR
DIP SWITCHES
BLWR
FUSE
24 VAC
RD RED
DEHUM
PLUG CONNECTION
O
GY GRAY
TERMINAL
EQUIPMENT GND
PK PINK
BL BLUE
DIAGNOSTIC
LED
230 VAC
AIR
W2 (2)
RTO
MICRO
CIRCULATOR
CIRCULATOR
OR ORANGE
BK BLACK
2. MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFIED REPLACEMENT PARTS MUST BE USED
WHEN SERVICING.
CIRCULATOR BLOWER
COM
4 CIRCUIT HEATER
CONNECTOR
BL
GY
BK
RD
GND
Wiring is subject to change. Always refer to the wiring diagram or the unit for the most up-to-date wiring.
⚠ Warning High Voltage: Disconnect all power before servicing or installing this unit. Multiple power
sources may be present. Failure to do so may cause property damage, personal injury, or death. ⚡

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ment to quality products may mean a change in specications without notice. © 2010 • Goodman Company, L.P. • Houston, Texas • Printed in the USA.
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