Gree RIO09HP115V1A User manual

RIO
Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump
9,000– 24,000 BtuH
Technical Product Guide
Compact & Quiet Solution

Table of Contents
1.0 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3
2.0 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 3
3.0 PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE 6
4.0 AHRI CERTIFICATION 6
5.0 SYSTEM FEATURES 7
6.0 USER CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8
7.0 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE 9
8.0 SOUND DATA 12
9.0 ELECTRICAL DATA 13
10.0 MAJOR COMPONETS & WEIGHTS 14
11.0 DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS 15
12.0 CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS 21
13.0 EXTENDED PERFORMANCE RATINGS 22
14.0 ELECTRICAL WIRING 28
15.0 CONDENSATE REMOVAL 29
16.0 PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY 30
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Compact, quiet and provides unmatched comfort in any room.
The Gree Rio High-Efficiency Duct-free Mini-Split Heat Pump system is compact, quiet & provides
unmatched comfort in any room. This system includes an indoor cabinet, outdoor compressor, wireless
remote and remote cradle. Without needing duct work, installation is simple, fast & cost effective. In
addition The Gree Rio provides quiet comfort & improved efficiency by eliminating heat loss
inefficiencies of conventional central air conditioning systems.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
HIGH EFFICIENCY G-10 INVERTER - The G10 Inverter uses a broad range
of variable frequencies to drive the compressor, marking the highest level of
inverter control technology available today. Unlike conventional technology
that generally regulates room temperature by running at maximum capacity and
then shutting off completely, G10 Inverter technology eliminates these harsh
starts/stops. This cutting edge functionality results in quicker arrival at desired temperatures and superior
maintenance of consistent comfort levels. Higher efficiency and significant energy savings? Yes, it yields
those too.
HEAT PUMP ADVANTAGE – Gree heat pumps, powered by the G10 Inverter, provide the same heating
capacity as electric heat, while using as little as 1/3 the electricity.
WHISPER QUIET - Not only is the Rio systems energy efficient, it’s quiet too. Wall mounted units
operate with sound levels starting as low as 32 dB(A).
INTELLIGENT DEFROST - The Intelligent Defrost function increases room comfort and saves energy
by eliminating unnecessary defrost cycles. In heating mode, the control system monitors the outdoor coil
for frost buildup, and the system switches to defrost mode only when frost buildup is actually detected.
This avoids unnecessary and wasteful defrosts.
LOW VOLTAGE START UP – Having stable electrical power is not always an option. The Gree system
will operate from 170v to 253v (230v model) and 104v to 127v (115v models) which is suitable for
unstable power supply areas.
SUBTLE APPEARANCE -Designed for a comfortable fit in virtually any living space. This slim
compact cabinet sits inconspicuously on the wall, and blends into most interior designs
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS (Cont.)
UNIT DISPLAY – Rio wall mounted units have a large easy-to-read display and indicator lights giving
instead feedback on room setpoint, operating mode and much more. The display can also be turned off
based on your personal preference.
MULTI-SPEED FAN – The indoor fan can run at up to four different speeds (Low, Medium, High or
Turbo) for either COOLING or HEATING mode for maximum comfort and quiet operation.
TIME GUARD - Among the system’s many safeties is a Time Guard function to prevent rapid cycling of
the compressor. A protective five-minute time delay restricts compressor restarts after shutoff.
POWER FAILURE MODE - Power interruptions are no problem. User selections and system parameters
are stored in non-volatile memory. These parameters are retained during a power failure. When power is
returned, the system will automatically return to the last operating mode.
INTELLIGENT PRE-HEATING - The system guards against the annoying COLD BLOW in heating
mode, and constantly monitors the discharge air temperature. It will delay the indoor fan until the indoor
coil has warmed up to prevent blowing uncomfortable cool air into the room.
WIRELESS IR REMOTE CONTROLLER - The Gree multi-functional infrared hand held wireless
controller is sleek, ergonomically designed, easy to use and has a large backlit LCD display.
MODE BUTTON - The units can be set to five different operating modes: HEAT, COOL, DRY, FAN
ONLY and AUTO.
Note: AUTO MODE has fixed setpoints of 68° F heating and 78° F cooling, which are not
changeable. The system will automatically select heating or cooling to maintain room
temperature within this temperature band.
TIMER MODE – The unit can be programmed to turned ON or OFF after a specific amount time. The
time period is adjustable between one half and 24 hours.
SWING LOUVER –The unit has adjustable swing louvers which can be controlled from the wired tether
or wireless controllers. Vertical swing louver allows five different vertical (up & down) air discharge
directions including Continuous Sweep. Maximize comfort by adjusting the direction of airflow in the
room by moving the louvers up or down.
PRIVACY LOCK MODE –Both wired tether and wireless controllers have a Privacy Lock to avert
unauthorized access and stop tampering with system settings.
SLEEP MODE –The unit will automatically adjust room temperature during sleep time. This slight
change in temperature will not affect your comfort level due to the natural effects that sleeping has on the
body, but it will save on energy consumption and will lower electric bills.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS (Cont.)
FAHRENHEIT ° F / CELSIUS ° C - The wired tether and wireless controllers can be set to display in
either °F or °C.
POLYMERIC AIR FILTERS –Two-piece removable polymeric air filters easily slide in and out from the
front of the indoor unit and are interchangeable. The front panel does not need to be removed to access or
change the filters. The filters are washable and permanent.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS –With an on-board computer using real-time diagnostics, the Gree system helps to
prolong its own life. The automatic diagnosis feature continuously scans for unacceptable operating
conditions or malfunctions. If such conditions occur, the system takes corrective action or stops. Fault
codes are shown on the unit display to facilitate easy troubleshooting and repair.
AGENCY LISTINGS - All systems are listed with
AHRI (Air conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration
Institute) and are ETL Certified per UL Standards.
5/7 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - Enjoy one of the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.
Seven (7) years on compressor and Five (5) years on all parts.
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NOMENCLATURE
AHRI CERTIFICATION
MODEL NUMBER
BRAND
AHRI CERTIFICATION
RIO09HP115V1A
GREE
7077793
RIO12HP115V1A
GREE
7084752
RIO09HP230V1A
GREE
7077585
RIO12HP230V1A
GREE
7077586
RIO18HP230V1A
GREE
7077587
RIO24HP230V1A
GREE
7077588
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SYSTEM FEATURES
Model
RIO09HP115V1A RIO12HP115V1A RIO09HP230V1A RIO12HP230V1A RIO18HP230V1A RIO24HP230V1A
Nominal Cooling
Capacity (Btu/H
9,000 12,000 9,000 12,000 18,000 24,000
Operating Voltage 115V 115V 208/230V 208/230V 208/230V
208/230
V
System Type
Heat
Pump
Heat
Pump
Heat
Pump
Heat
Pump
Heat
Pump
Heat
Pump
SYSTEM FEATURES
Auxiliary Electrical
Heater
NO NO NO NO NO NO
Basepan With Electric
Heater
NO NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Compressor With
Electric Heater
NO NO YES YES NO NO
Corrosion Protection
Blue Fin
Blue Fin
Blue Fin
Blue Fin
Blue Fin
Blue Fin
Inverter Type
G10
G10
G10
G10
G10
G10
Intelligent Defrosting
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Intelligent Preheating
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
LED Display Indoor
Unit
YES YES YES YES YES YES
Low Ambient Cooling
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
Low Ambient Heating
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
Low Voltage Startup
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Memory/Power Failure
Recovery
YES YES YES YES YES YES
Multi Fan Speeds
4 Speeds
4 Speeds
4 Speeds
4 Speeds
4 Speeds
4 Speeds
Self-Diagnosis
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
PhotoCatalytic Filter
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Ventilation (Outdoor
Air)
NO NO NO NO NO NO
Ambient Cooling
Operating Range
64
～
113 F
64
～
113 F
5
～
109 F
5
～
109 F
5
～
109 F
5
～
109 F
Ambient Heating
Operating Range
5ºF
～
75ºF
5ºF
～
75ºF
5ºF
～
75ºF
5ºF
～
75ºF
5ºF
～
75ºF
19
～
75 F
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USER CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Model
RIO09HP115V1A RIO12HP115V1A RIO09HP230V1A RIO12HP230V1A RIO18HP230V1A RIO24HP230V1A
Nominal Cooling Capacity (Btu/H
9,000
12,000
9,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
Operating Voltage
115V
115V
208/230V
208/230V
208/230V
208/230V
REMOTE CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS
Auto Mode
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Auto Fan
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Auto Swing (Horizontal Auto Swing)
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Auto Swing (Vertical Auto Swing)
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Clock on Remote Controller
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Dry Mode
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Dry Anti-Mildew (X-Fan) Mode
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Energy Saving Mode
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Dirty Filter Alert
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
I Feel Function
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Wired Controller Interface
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Lock on Remote Controller
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Room Temperature Display
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Sleep Mode
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Multi Sleep Modes Options
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Timer Mode
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Turbo Mode
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
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SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Model Numbers SEER EER Cooling Capacity Dehumid-
ification
(Pts./Hr.)
Outdoor
Temperature
Operating Range
Rated
(BtuH)
Range
(BtuH)
Min Max
RIO09HP115V1A
16
12.0
9,000
(3,500-11,000)
64 °F
113 °F
RIO12HP115V1A
16
9.4
11,800
(3,300-12,500)
64 °F
113 °F
RIO09HP230V1A
16
10.2
9,000
(3,800-11,500)
5 °F
109 °F
RIO12HP230V1A
16
9.8
12,000
(3,300-12,500)
5 °F
109 °F
RIO18HP230V1A
16
11.1
18,000
(4,500-21,000)
5 °F
109 °F
RIO24HP230V1A
16
10.0
22,000
(6,400-24,000)
5 °F
109 °F
Model Numbers HSPF COP Heating Capacity
Outdoor Temperature
Operating Range
Rated
(BtuH) Range (BtuH) Min Max
RIO09HP115V1A
8.6
3.5
9,800
(2,500-11,000)
5 °F
75 °F
RIO12HP115V1A
8.6
2.9
13,000
(3,400-13,500)
5 °F
75 °F
RIO09HP230V1A
8.5
3.4
9,000
(3,300-11,500)
5 °F
75 °F
RIO12HP230V1A
8.5
3.4
12,000
(3,400-12,500)
5 °F
75 °F
RIO18HP230V1A
8.0
2.8
19,200
(4,000-23,000)
5 °F
75 °F
RIO24HP230V1A
8.5
3.0
24,200
(4,100-26,600)
19 °F
75 °F
NOTES:
1. Ratings are based on: Cooling Standard: 80 F (26.7 C) db, 67 F (19.4 C) wb air entering indoor unit and 95
F (35 C) db air entering outdoor unit. Heating Standard: 70 F (21.1 C) db air entering indoor unit and 47 F
(8.3 C) db, 43 F (6.1 C) wb air entering outdoor unit.
2. Ratings are based on 25 ft. (7.62 m) of interconnecting refrigerant lines.
3. All system ratings are based on fan coil units operating at high fan speed. Consult Physical Data tables for
air flows at selected fan speeds.
Legend EER - Energy Efficiency Ratio
HSPF - Heating Seasonal Performance Ratio
SEER - Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio
COP - Coefficient of Performance
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1.7
2.9
1.7
2.9
3.8
4.2

AIR FLOW PERFORMANCE
Indoor Unit
Model Numbers
Cooling (CFM)
Heating (CFM)
Low
Fan
Medium
Fan
High
Fan
Turbo
Fan
Low
Fan Medium Fan High Fan Turbo Fan
RIO09HP115V1AH
188
223
276
329
188
223
276
329
RIO12HP115V1AH
200
235
288
341
200
235
288
341
RIO09HP230V1AH
141
194
282
330
141
194
282
330
RIO12HP230V1AH
153
206
294
341
153
206
294
341
RIO18HP230V1AH
271
330
400
471
271
330
400
471
RIO24HP230V1AH
206
306
441
589
206
306
441
589
Outdoor Unit
Model Numbers Air Flow (CFM)
RIO09HP115V1AO
1057
RIO12HP115V1AO
1057
RIO09HP230V1AO
942
RIO12HP230V1AO
942
RIO18HP230V1AO
1882
RIO24HP230V1AO
1883
Indoor Air Throw
Model Numbers
Approximate Air Throw (ft.)
Low
Medium
High
Turbo
RIO09HP115V1AH
NA
NA
26
33
RIO12HP115V1AH
NA
NA
26
33
RIO09HP230V1AH
NA
NA
26
33
RIO12HP230V1AH
NA
NA
26
33
RIO18HP230V1AH
NA
NA
21
24
RIO24HP230V1AH
NA
NA
21
31
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REFRIGERATION& PIPING SPECIFICATIONS
REFRIGERANT CHARGE
Model Number
Refrigerant
Type
Factory System
Charge (oz.)
Max Total Pipe
Length Without Adding
Refrigerant (ft.)
Additional
Charge Level
(oz./ft.)
RIO09HP115V1AO
R-410A
37.5
25
0.2
RIO12HP115V1AO
R-410A
41.1
25
0.2
RIO09HP230V1AO
R-410A
26.1
25
0.2
RIO12HP230V1AO
R-410A
35.3
25
0.2
RIO18HP230V1AO
R-410A
45.9
25
0.2
RIO24HP230V1AO
R-410A
54.7
25
0.2
REFRIGERANT PIPING LENGTHS
Model Number
Min. Pipe Length
for System (ft.)
Max Pipe Length for
System (ft.)
Max Elevation between
Outdoor & Indoor Units (ft.)
RIO09HP115V1AO
10
66
33
RIO12HP115V1AO
10
66
33
RIO09HP230V1AO
10
50
33
RIO12HP230V1AO
10
50
33
RIO18HP230V1AO
10
82
33
RIO24HP230V1AO
10
82
33
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SOUND DATA
Indoor High Wall Units
Model Numbers
Low Fan
Medium Fan
High Fan
Turbo Fan
Sound
Power
(dBA)
Sound
Pressure
(dBA)
Sound
Power
(dBA)
Sound
Pressure
(dBA)
Sound
Power
(dBA)
Sound
Pressure
(dBA)
Sound
Power
(dBA)
Sound
Pressure
(dBA)
RIO09HP115V1AH
42
32
45
35
47
37
50
40
RIO12HP115V1AH
42
32
45
35
47
37
50
40
RIO09HP230V1AH
36
26
42
32
48
38
53
43
RIO12HP230V1AH
38
28
43
33
49
39
54
44
RIO18HP230V1AH
44
34
48
38
53
43
58
48
RIO24HP230V1AH
44
34
49
39
53
43
59
49
Outdoor Unit
Model Numbers
Sound Power
(dBA)
Sound Pressure
(dBA)
RIO09HP115V1AO
63
53
RIO12HP115V1AO
65
55
RIO09HP230V1AO
59
49
RIO12HP230V1AO
62
52
RIO18HP230V1AO
66
56
RIO24HP230V1AO
63
53
Note:
1. Sound pressure ratings are estimated sound pressure measurements, 3 feet from unit.
2. Sound power ratings are per AHRI 270 and AHRI 350
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ELECTRICAL DATA
Outdoor Unit
Model Numbers
Rated Power Supply
(volt-phase-hz) Voltage Range
(volts) Rated Input Power (watts)
Cooling
Heating
RIO09HP115V1AO
115v-1ph-60hz
104-127
750
830
RIO12HP115V1AO
115v-1ph-60hz
104-127
1260
1320
RIO09HP230V1AO
208/230v-1ph-60hz
187-253
880
770
RIO12HP230V1AO
208/230v-1ph-60hz
187-253
1620
1050
RIO18HP230V1AO
208/230v-1ph-60hz
187-253
1620
2400
RIO24HP230V1AO
208/230v-1ph-60hz
187-253
2200
2800
Outdoor Unit
Model Numbers Rated Input Current (amps) Min. Circuit
Amp. (MCA) Max Fuse Size (Amps)
Cooling
Heating
RIO09HP115V1AO
9.0
9.5
13
20
RIO12HP115V1AO
15.0
15.5
15
25
RIO09HP230V1AO
3.9
3.4
10
15
RIO12HP230V1AO
5.4
4.7
10
15
RIO18HP230V1AO
7.9
11.8
15
25
RIO24HP230V1AO
11.5
13.0
17
25
Model Numbers
Compressor
Outdoor Fan
Indoor Fan
RLA
(amps) LRA (amps) RLA (amps)
Input Power
(Watts)
RLA
(amps)
Input Power
(Watts)
RIO09HP115V1AO
9.8
25.0
0.2
30
0.4
10
RIO12HP115V1AO
11.2
25.0
0.3
30
0.4
10
RIO09HP230V1AO
7.3
16.5
0.3
21
0.2
15
RIO12HP230V1AO
7.3
16.5
0.3
21
0.2
15
RIO18HP230V1AO
10.9
27.0
0.6
60
0.3
20
RIO24HP230V1AO
12.4
41.0
0.6
60
0.4
35
Legend:
RLA – Rated Load AmpsFLA – Full Load AmpsLRA – Locked Rotor AmpsMCA – Min. Circuit Amps
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INDOOR UNIT MAJOR COMPONETS
Model Numbers Air Filter Fan Motor Fan Type
RIO09HP115V1AH
Polymeric Mesh
AC Sync
Cross flow
RIO12HP115V1AH
Polymeric Mesh
AC Sync
Cross flow
RIO09HP230V1AH
Polymeric Mesh
AC Sync
Cross flow
RIO12HP230V1AH
Polymeric Mesh
AC Sync
Cross flow
RIO18HP230V1AH
Polymeric Mesh
AC Sync
Cross flow
RIO24HP230V1AH
Polymeric Mesh
AC Sync
Cross flow
OUTDOOR UNIT MAJOR COMPONETS
Model Numbers Compressor Metering
Device Inverter
RIO09HP115VA1O
Rotary
EXV
G10
RIO12HP115VA1O
Rotary
EXV
G10
RIO09HP230VA1O
Rotary
EXV
G10
RIO12HP230VA1O
Rotary
EXV
G10
RIO18HP230VA1O
Rotary
EXV
G10
RIO24HP230VA1O
Rotary
EXV
G10
PRODUCT WEIGHT
Model Numbers
Outdoor Unit
Indoor Unit
Net Operating
(lbs.)
Gross Shipping
(lbs.)
Net Operating
(lbs.)
Gross Shipping
(lbs.)
RIO09HP115V1A
75
84
19
26
RIO12HP115V1A
75
84
19
26
RIO09HP230V1A
64
73
19
25
RIO12HP230V1A
68
77
20
27
RIO18HP230V1A
106
117
27
35
RIO24HP230V1A
115
126
33
44
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DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model No: RIO09HP115V1A 9,000 BtuH 115V
Liquid Line Valve
1/4-in OD Flared
Gas Line Valve
3/8-in OD Flared
Drain Connector
5/8-in OD
Liquid Line Valve
1/4-in OD Flared
Gas Line Valve
3/8-in OD Flared
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DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model No: RIO12HP115V1A 12,000 BtuH 115V
Liquid Line Valve
1/4-in OD Flared
Gas Line Valve
3/8-in OD Flared
Drain Connector
5/8-in OD
Liquid Line Valve
1/4-in OD Flared
Gas Line Valve
3/8-in OD Flared
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DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model No: RIO09HP230V1A 9,000 BtuH 230V
Liquid Line Valve
1/4-in OD Flared
Gas Line Valve
3/8-in OD Flared
Drain Connector
5/8-in OD
Liquid Line Valve
1/4-in OD Flared
Gas Line Valve
3/8-in OD Flared
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DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model No: RIO12HP230V1A 12,000 BtuH 230V
Liquid Line Valve
1/4-in OD Flared
Gas Line Valve
3/8-in OD Flared
Drain Connector
5/8-in OD
Liquid Line Valve
1/4-in OD Flared
Gas Line Valve
3/8-in OD Flared
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DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model No: RIO18HP230V1A18,000 BtuH 230V
Liquid Line Valve
1/4-in OD Flared
Gas Line Valve
1/2-in OD Flared
Drain Connector
5/8-in OD
Liquid Line Valve
1/4-in OD Flared
Gas Line Valve
1/2-in OD Flared
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DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model No: RIO24HP230V1A 24,000 BtuH 230V
Liquid Line Valve
1/4-in OD Flared
Gas Line Valve
1/2-in OD Flared
Drain Connector
5/8-in OD
Liquid Line Valve
1/4-in OD Flared
Gas Line Valve
1/2-in OD Flared
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