MINI-SPLIT SYSTEMS

MS8C/MS8H
Lennox 8 Series

Single Zone - R-410A

P R O D U C T S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Bulletin No. 210632

September 2013

Supersedes June 2013

MS8-CI Air Conditioner Indoor Unit

MS8-HI Heat Pump Indoor Unit

Wireless
Remote Control
(furnished)

SEER up to 22.00
0.75 to 2.5 Tons
Cooling Capacity - 9,000 to 28,000 Btuh
Heat Pump Heating Capacity - 9,500 to 28,400 Btuh

MS8-CO Air Conditioner Outdoor Unit

MS8-HO Heat Pump Outdoor Unit

MODEL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION

OUTDOOR UNITS

MS 8 - CO - 12 P 1 A
Minor Revision

Series Type
MS = Mini-Split

Number of Zones
1 = One Zone
Voltage
L = 115V-1phase-60hz
P = 208/230V-1phase-60hz

Major Revision

Unit Type
CO = Air Conditioner Outdoor Unit
HO = Heat Pump Outdoor Unit

INDOOR UNITS

Nominal Cooling Capacity

09 = 0.75 tons
12 = 1 tons
18 = 1.5 tons
24 = 2 tons
30 = 2.5 tons

MS 8 - CI - 12 P 1 A

Series Type
MS = Mini-Split

Major Revision

Unit Type
CI = Air Conditioner Indoor Unit
HI = Heat Pump Indoor Unit

Minor Revision
Number of Zones
1 = One Zone
Voltage
L = 115V-1phase-60hz
P = 208/230V-1phase-60hz
Nominal Cooling Capacity
09 = 0.75 tons
12 = 1 tons
18 = 1.5 tons
24 = 2 tons
30 = 2.5 tons

FEATURES - OUTDOOR UNITS

CONTENTS
Dimensions - Outdoor Units......................................... 12
Electrical Data................................................................ 8
Features - Indoor Units................................................... 4
Features - Outdoor Units................................................ 2
Indoor Unit Air Throw Data........................................... 11
Installation Clearances................................................. 13
Model Number Identification........................................... 1
Optional Accessories.................................................... 10
Sound Data - Indoor..................................................... 11
Sound Data - Outdoor.................................................. 11
Specifications - Air Conditioner Systems........................ 8
System Matches - Air Conditioners.............................. 11
System Matches - Heat Pumps.................................... 11

EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
Compressor - limited warranty for five years in
residential installations and one year in non-residential
installations.
All other covered components - five years in
residential installations and one year in non-residential
installations.
Refer to Lennox Equipment Limited Warranty certificate
included with unit for specific details.
APPLICATIONS
SEER up to 22.00.
HSPF (Heat Pumps) up to 10.20.
0.75 through 2.5 ton.
Single phase power supply (115V and 208/230V).
Outdoor unit sound levels as low as 63 dB.
Ductless mini-split systems provide a wide range of
capacities and applications and provide an alternative
when a ducted system is impractical or cost prohibitive.
See AHRI System Matches.
Units shipped completely factory assembled, internally
piped, and wired.
Installer must set outdoor unit, hang indoor unit, connect
refrigerant lines, and make electrical connections to
complete job.
APPROVALS
AHRI Certified to AHRI Standard 210/240-2008.
Tested in the Lennox Research Laboratory
environmental test room.
Rated according to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
test procedures.
Indoor and outdoor units and components within
bonded for grounding to meet safety standards for
servicing required by UL and CEC.
Units are ETL certified for the U.S. and Canada.

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Energy Star certified units are designed to use less

energy, help save money on utility bills, and help protect
the environment. Many Lennox home comfort systems
meet Energy Star requirements when used with
matching components.
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
R-410A Refrigerant
Non-chlorine, ozone friendly, R-410A.
Unit pre-charged with refrigerant.
Outdoor Coil
Aluminum fins fitted to copper tubes.
Wire grille guard provided.
Outdoor Fan
Direct drive fan moves large air volumes uniformly
through entire outdoor coil for high refrigeration
capacity.
Fan guard provided.
Refrigerant Line Connections, Service Valve
Flare connection lines are located on side of unit
cabinet.
Fully serviceable brass service valve prevents corrosion
and provides access to refrigerant system. Shut-off
valve can be fully shut off while 2-way service valve
(with service port) may be accessed to manage
refrigerant charge while servicing system.
NOTE - Special Male Flare Adaptor is required to check
operating pressures. See Optional Accessories
table.
COMPRESSOR
Variable Frequency Rotary Compressor
Twin rotary compressor features
high efficiency operation.
Balanced for reduced vibration and
quiet operation.
Brushless DC motor uses powerful
Neodymium magnets, which are
approximately 15-20 times stronger
than ferrite magnets used in
conventional AC compressors.
Compressor Crankcase Heater
(Heat Pump Models only)
Protects against refrigerant migration that can occur
during low ambient operation.

FEATURES - OUTDOOR UNITS

CONTROLS
DC Inverter Control
Provides continuous operation, while adjusting capacity
according to room temperature.
The accurate sensing of cooling or heating loads
prevents frequent changes in capacity and ensures
efficient, economical operation.
Outdoor Unit Microprocessor
Electronic expansion valve control.
Automatic compressor timed-off protection (3 minutes).
Automatic indoor fan-on delay in heating mode (heat
pump models) after coil is warm.
Temperature sensor.
LEDs on control display error codes and assist in
troubleshooting.
Communication port to indoor unit.
4-Way reversing valve control (heat pump models).
Electronic Expansion Valve
Furnished on all models.
Compressor Overcurrent Protection
Overcurrent protection can result due to any of the
following:
Ambient temperature is too high
Locked rotor on the compressor
Outdoor air is blocked or restricted
Condenser High Temperature Protection
Condenser high temperature can occur due to any of
the following conditions:
High outdoor ambient
Outdoor fan blocked
Outdoor coil blocked
The outdoor coil thermistor continuously monitors
the temperature and communicates with the
microprocessor.
Depending on the temperature measured, the
compressor will be allowed to increase the frequency
if needed to meet the load or is forced to run at the
current or reduced frequency. If the temperature
becomes excessively high the compressor will be deenergized.
When the outdoor coil temperature drops to 124F, the
unit will resume normal operations.
NOTE - In heating mode (heat pump models) the
indoor fan is de-energized 60 seconds after the
compressor is de-energized.

Compressor Discharge Temperature Protection

The compressor discharge line thermistor continuously
monitors the temperature and communicates with the
microprocessor.
Depending on the temperature measured, the
compressor will be allowed to increase the frequency
to meet the load or is forced to run at the current
or reduced frequency. If the temperature becomes
excessively high, the compressor will be de-energized.
When the compressor discharge temperature drops
below 194F, the unit will resume normal operations.
Intelligent Power Module (IPM) Protection
Protects the unit from any of the following conditions:
L oss of cooling to the heat sink
High ambient temperature
L ow voltage
Terminal Strip
Furnished for easy wiring connections.
Defrost Control (Heat Pump Models)
Defrost cycle is automatically enabled if there is a buildup of frost on the outdoor coil. Outdoor fan and indoor
blower operation is terminated during the defrost cycle.
H1 is displayed on the indoor unit panel on the front
cover during a defrost cycle.
Reversing Valve (Heat Pump Models)
4-way interchange reversing valve effects a rapid
change in direction of refrigerant flow resulting in quick
changeover from cooling to heating and vice versa.
Valve operates on pressure differential between outdoor
unit and indoor unit of the system.
CABINET
Constructed of heavy gauge steel.
Tabs on unit base allow secure mounting to slab.
Condensate drain outlets furnished on unit base (heat
pump models only). Drain must be field furnished.
Access cover for power and control wiring connections.
Access cover for service valves.

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FEATURES - INDOOR UNITS

CABINET
High impact plastic cabinet.
Unit Display Panel (on Indoor Unit)
Heat Indicator
Cool Indicator
Temperature/Error Code
Power/Run
Dehumidify Mode
Infrared Signal Receptor (for wireless remote
control)
Unit display can be turned off using the wireless remote
control.
Wall Mounting Plate
Furnished for easy wall mounting of the indoor unit. See
dimension drawing.
Air Deflection Louvers
The angle of the Horizontal Louvers defaults to the
cooling or heating position when the unit is operating.
Horizontal louvers can be set to a preset oscillating
range or fixed position by pushing the LOUVER
SETTING button ( ) on the wireless remote control.
Four oscillating settings and five fixed position settings.
Full oscillating is the default setting when button
pushed.
Vertical louvers can be manually adjusted side-to-side
to direct the airflow for optimal comfort.
Easy filter access.
INDOOR COIL
Copper tubes fitted to aluminum fins.
High efficiency wraparound design.
Condensate drain line (3 ft.) with barbed end is
furnished with the indoor unit.
Drain line can be located on left side, right side, left rear,
right rear (recommended) or bottom of unit.
BLOWER
Dual cross-flow centrifugal blower.
Aerodynamic spiralled blades for increased airflow and
reduced sound levels.
Turbo Function
Unit runs at maximum speed to cool or heat the area
quickly.

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Cold Blow Prevention (Heat Pump Models)

Prevents cold air from blowing into a conditioned space
during heating mode if the following occurs:
I f indoor coil temperature is less than 106F and
indoor air temperature is less than 75F, there is a
three-minute time delay before blower runs at low
speed for five minutes.
I f indoor coil temperature is equal to or more
than 106F and room temperature is equal to or
more than 75F, blower runs at low speed for five
minutes.
FILTER
Cleanable filter furnished as standard.
CONTROLS
Indoor Unit Microprocessor
Contains all necessary components to control system.
Terminal Strip
Furnished for easy wiring connections.
Indoor Coil Freeze Protection
When the unit is operating in the COOL or
DEHUMIDIFICATION MODE, the indoor coil may freeze
due to any of the following:
Low system charge
Reduced indoor airflow
Restricted refrigerant flow
Low ambient temperature (outdoor)
Low load (indoor)
The indoor coil thermistor monitors the coil temperature
continuously. Any time the coil temperature drops below
30F, the compressor and the outdoor fan (30 seconds
later) will be switched off until the coil temperature rises
above 43F and the compressor was off for a minimum
of 3 minutes.
Auto Button Operation
If the wireless remote control is lost, damaged, or the
batteries are exhausted, the AUTO button located inside
the front cover on the indoor unit can be used to run the
unit.
Auto Settings:
Cooling Mode (setpoint 77F)
Heating Mode (setpoint 68F)
Fan Only Mode (runs continuously)
Fan Speed (Auto)
Oscillate (On)

FEATURES - INDOOR UNITS

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (furnished)
Complete remote control of system. Maximum operating
range is 25 ft.

used separately or together. The clock on the wireless

remote control must be set before using this function.
Pressing the + (plus) or (minus) buttons sets time in
one-minute increments. Press continuously for tenminute increments.
Press TIMER ON or TIMER OFF again to cancel
setting.
BLOW
Operates the indoor blower in COOL or
DEHUMIDIFICATION mode for ten minutes to dry the
indoor unit when unit is not operating.
Not available in AUTO, FAN or HEAT mode.
SLEEP
Used to conserve energy.
Cool Mode

 POWER
Turns system on and off. Also overrides SLEEP
function.
MODE
Select system operation modes (AUTO/COOL/
DEHUMIDIFICATION/FAN/HEAT). Default setting is
AUTO.
 /- (Plus/Minus) BUTTONS
+
Increase or decrease temperature in one degree
increments.
NOTE - Temperature cannot be adjusted in AUTO
mode.
 AN
F
Select fan speed (AUTO/LOW/MEDIUM/HIGH). Default
setting is AUTO. Fan speed is displayed at the top of
the control display.
NOTE - Not adjustable during Dehumidification mode.
I FEEL
Allows remote temperature sensing of the room at the
remote control location.
 LOUVER SETTING
Sets the angle of the horizontal louvers. Four oscillating
settings and five fixed position settings. Full oscillating is
the default setting when button is first pushed.

OFF

After one hour of operation setpoint will be increased

by 2F.
After two hours setpoint will be increased by another
2F and fan will operate on low speed.
Canceled by pushing the SLEEP button again.
Heat Mode
After one hour of operation setpoint will be decreased
by 2F.
After two hours setpoint will be decreased by another
2F and fan will operate on low speed.
Canceled by pushing the SLEEP button again.
NOTE - SLEEP function is only available when the unit
is in COOL or HEAT mode.
TURBO
Turns on blower to the maximum speed setting.
Canceled when switching modes or changing blower
speeds.
LIGHT
Turns the LCD display backlight on the indoor unit on or
off.
Additional Features
Pressing the + (plus) and (minus) buttons
simultaneously locks or unlocks the keypad to prevent
tampering.
Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display. When
system is off press MODE and - (minus) buttons
simultaneously to switch between Fahrenheit and
Celsius.
Operates on two AAA 1.5V batteries (furnished).

 LOCK (24 Hour)

C
Set time on display. + and - buttons adjust time up or
down.

Optional Accessories

TEMP
Set temperature and display current indoor ambient
temperature.

Wireless Remote Control Holder

Holder can be mounted on a wall for easy
access. Mounting screws furnished.

TIMER ON / TIMER OFF

TIMER ON (to start the unit at a preset time) and
TIMER OFF (to stop the unit at a preset time) can be
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES - ORDER SEPARATELY

OUTDOOR UNITS
Condenser Pad
Provides permanent foundation for outdoor units.
One-piece lightweight structural foam and molded from
high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which makes them
lightweight and easy to carry and install. The textured
finish provides a non-skid surface so that the outdoor
unit sits securely in one place. UV stable.
Disconnects
Positive unit disconnect. Single door enclosure. Fused
and non-fused models available.

INDOOR UNITS
Condensate Mini-Split Drain Line
Constructed of flexible reinforced polypropylene,160 ft.
roll.
Condensate Pump
Quietly and efficiently removes condensate.
Designed to be installed above a false ceiling, behind
wall-mounted evaporators or in plastic conduit.
ETL listed.
SPEEDICHANNEL SYSTEM

Fuses
30 and 60 amp fuses available.
Indoor/Outdoor Wiring Cable
(09 through 24 models only)
14-gauge, 4-conductor wire. THHN (Thermoplastic High
Heat-resistant Nylon-coated) wire. Suitable for wet or
dry locations. Rated up to 600V.
Refrigerant Line Sets
Refrigerant lines are shipped refrigeration clean. Lines
are cleaned, dried, pressurized and sealed at factory.
Wall Brackets
Heavy duty 1/8 in. thick steel brackets for supporting
outdoor units. Mount at any height to allow for easy
maintenance under units. Pre-punched holes for easy
installation. Powder coated gray finish. Load rating 600
lbs. per pair.
Whips
Heavy duty electrical whips are available in 8 and 10
gauge sizes. 6 ft. lengths. Weatherproof metal conduit.
Universal Mini-Split Installation Kit

SpeediChannel is a channel system used to cover

system line sets. The two-part system has a base and a
cover. The base is fastened to a wall or ceiling with
plastic clips (SpeediClip) that snap into a channel
already molded into the base. The cover fits on top of
the base. SpeediChannel is manufactured from rigid
PVC, which is UL rated and resistant to UV light. The
system is a natural color that closely matches typical
mini-split outdoor units. However, it can be painted as
desired to match any wall color.
Typical Application

Wall
Penetration
Cover
SpeediChannel

90 Flat
Bend

SpeediChannel
Union
Coupling
SpeediChannel
Outdoor
Unit

Kit includes two-valve service manifold, premium 5 ft.

hoses with ball valve, clutch type flaring tool, 6-in-1
metric torque wrench, imperial/metric hex tool, valve
core tool, brass adaptors and brass caps, tool bag.

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Duct End

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES - ORDER SEPARATELY

SPEEDICHANNEL SYSTEM (continued)
SpeediChannel Starter Kit
The starter kit includes (1) Coupling, (1) Wall
Penetration, (1) Inside Elbow, (1) Long Radius Flat
Bend, (10) SpeediclipsTM, (10) 11 in. Cable Ties, and
(1) SpeediChannel Instruction Booklet.
TM

Duct End
Duct Ends are used
to terminate a run of
SpeediChannel to a small
opening just large enough for
the line set and condensate
drain line to pass through.

Wall Penetration Cover

Wall penetration covers are used to
transition from the SpeediChannel
system to a through wall penetration.
Wall covers are designed to allow
for easy installation, even after the line set has
been installed. A hooking and fastening
arrangement allows for quick installation.
Each wall cover is individually packed,
and furnished with stainless steel screws
to attach the wall cover to the base. Three
screws are necessary to fasten the wall
cover to the wall construction, regardless of
the type of installed system.

Flat Wall Escutcheon

Flat Wall Escutcheons are used to
cover a rough opening in a soffit, wall,
or ceiling penetration. One side of the
escutcheon is flat to allow
for a SpeediChannel to
run along a wall and to penetrate through
an adjacent wall or ceiling. This is the
most common type of wall penetration.
Furnished in two parts, the escutcheon
easily snaps onto the SpeediChannel.

45 and 90 Flat Bend Elbows

45 Flat Bends are used to route the
SpeediChannel around obstacles. Each
bend is individually packed and furnished
with stainless steel screws.

Flex Joint
A Flex Joint is an accordion-style piece of
SpeediChannel. The flex joint can be extremely
flexible when routing a SpeediChannel system
around an obstacle. Each joint is 20 in. long and can
be combined together for longer flex runs. The flex joint
does not require the use of a union coupling. The flex
joint slides tightly inside the SpeediChannel system.

90 Inside Elbow
90 Inside Elbows are used to route the
SpeediChannel around an inside corner. Each elbow
is individually packed and furnished with stainless steel
screws.

T-Joint
T-Joints are used for creating a tee
connection between three pieces
of SpeediChannel. Each tee is
individually packed and furnished with
stainless steel screws.
Union Coupling
Union Couplings are used for joining
two pieces of SpeediChannel. Each coupling is
individually packed and furnished with stainless steel
screws.

45

90

Mount Block White Qty. (2) 14 in. and (2) 36 in.

Mount Blocks are used as mounting bases when
outdoor units must be bolted down. End
caps (for aesthetics) come furnished with
mounting bolts. Maximum load capacity is
900 pounds per mounting block. Installation
temperatures range from -4F to 140F.
Mount blocks fit all mini-split outdoor units with a sliding
rail feature.

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SPECIFICATIONS - AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEMS

Nominal Tonnage
Outdoor Unit Model No.
Cooling
Low
Capacity (Btuh)
Standard
High
Connections
Small line o.d. - flare
(in.)
Large line o.d. - flare
Ambient Temperature Operating Range - F
1
Refrigerant (R-410A) furnished
Outdoor
Net face area - sq. ft.
Coil
Tube diameter - in.
Number of rows
Fins per inch
Outdoor
Diameter - in.
Fan Motor
No. of blades
Cfm
Rpm
Shipping Data - lbs.
Outdoor Unit

OUTDOOR UNIT
0.75
0.75
1
1
1.5
2
MS8-CO-09L MS8-CO-09P MS8-CO-12L MS8-CO-12P MS8-CO-18P MS8-CO-24P
9,600
3,500
3,500
3,100
3,100
5,970
21,400
9,000
9,000
12,000
12,000
18,000
25,000
9,600
9,600
13,000
13,000
22,350
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
1/2
5/8
41 - 115
0 - 109
41 - 115
0 - 109
5 - 109
5 - 109
2 lbs. 6 oz. 2 lbs. 14 oz. 2 lbs. 14 oz. 2 lbs. 14 oz. 3 lbs. 1 oz.
3 lbs. 9 oz.
3.95
4.08
4.08
4.49
5.96
7.66
1/4
1/4
3/8
3/8
1/4
1/4
2
2
2
2
2
2
18
20
18
20
20
20
15-5/8
15-3/4
15-5/8
15-3/4
20-1/2
21-3/4
3
3
3
3
3
3
1120
940
1120
940
1885
2355
650/900
680/900
680/900
680/900
800
800
91
91
97
97
110
132

ELECTRICAL DATA
Line voltage data - 60 hz - 1ph
Maximum overcurrent protection (amps)
3
Minimum circuit ampacity
Compressor
Rated load amps
4
Compressor Power Input (W)
Outdoor
Rated load amps
Fan Motor
Output (W)
2

Indoor Unit Model No.

Connections
Small line o.d. - flare
(in.)
Large line o.d. - flare
Indoor Blower
Turbo
Air Volume
High
(cfm)
Medium
Low
Indoor Blower
Turbo
RPM
High
Medium
Low
Indoor
Net face area - sq. ft.
Coil
Tube diameter - in.
Number of rows
Fins per inch
Indoor
Diameter x Length - in.
Blower
Type
Shipping Data - lbs.
Indoor Unit

115V
208/230V
115V
208/230V
208/230V
208/230V
35
15
40
15
20
25
22
10
23
10
13
16
16
7.2
17.5
6.5
9.7
11
1050
1075
1450
860
1200
1420
0.17
0.13
0.17
0.13
0.28
1.1
40
40
40
30
60
90
MATCHING INDOOR UNIT
MS8-CI-09L MS8-CI-09P MS8-CI-12L MS8-CI-12P MS8-CI-18P MS8-CI-24P
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
1/2
5/8
330
305
300
335
500
590
295
275
275
275
460
470
255
255
255
255
385
410
220
220
215
220
325
355
1260
1260
1260
1330
1500
1500
1050
1100
1070
1100
1200
1200
920
950
900
950
1050
1050
730
750
730
750
900
900
1.85
1.65
1.85
1.65
2.33
3.23
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
2
2
2
2
2
2
18
20
18
20
20
18
3.6 x 25.4
3.6 x 25.4
3.6 x 25.4
3.6 x 25.4
3.9 x 28
3.9 x 30
Cross-flow
Cross-flow
Cross-flow
Cross-flow
Cross-flow
Cross-flow
31
31
31
29
38
47

ELECTRICAL DATA
Line voltage data - 60 hz - 1ph
Rated Load Amps
Output (W)

115V
0.38
20

208/230V
0.20
20

115V
0.38
20

NOTE - Extremes of operating range are plus 10% and minus 5% of line voltage.
1
Refrigerant charge sufficient for 15 ft. of lineset.
2
HACR type circuit breaker or fuse
3
Refer to National or Canadian Electrical Code manual to determine wire, fuse and disconnect size requirements.
4
Rated Input

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208/230V
0.20
20

208/230V
0.32
20

208/230V
0.24
60

SPECIFICATIONS - HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS

OUTDOOR UNIT
Nominal Tonnage
0.75
0.75
1
1
1.5
2
2.5
Outdoor Unit Model No. MS8-HO-09L MS8-HO-09P MS8-HO-12L MS8-HO-12P MS8-HO-18P MS8-HO-24P MS8-HO-30P
Cooling
Low
3,500
3,500
3,100
3,100
5,970
9,600
9,500
Capacity (Btuh)
Standard
9,000
9,000
12,000
12,000
18,000
21,400
28,000
High
9,600
9,600
13,000
13,000
22,350
25,000
30,000
Heating
Low
2,200
2,200
2,400
2,400
5,970
4,300
10,000
Capacity (Btuh)
Standard
9,800
9,800
13,000
13,000
18,000
23,000
28,400
High
11,000
11,000
14,000
14,000
22,350
26,000
33,000
Connections Small line o.d. - flare
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
(in.)
Large line o.d. - flare
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
1/2
5/8
5/8
Ambient Temperature
Cooling
41 - 115
0 - 109
41 - 115
0 - 109
14 - 109
14 - 109
5 - 109
Operating Range - F
Heating
5 - 86
5 - 75
5 - 86
5 - 75
19 - 75
19 - 75
17 - 75
1
Refrigerant (R-410A) furnished
2 lbs. 6 oz. 2 lbs. 14 oz. 2 lbs. 14 oz. 2 lbs. 14 oz. 3 lbs. 1 oz. 3 lbs. 9 oz. 5 lbs. 5 oz.
Outdoor
Net face area - sq. ft.
3.95
4.08
4.08
4.49
5.96
7.66
7.66
Coil
Tube diameter - in.
1/4
1/4
3/8
3/8
1/4
1/4
5/16
Number of rows
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Fins per inch
18
20
18
20
20
20
18
Outdoor
Diameter - in.
15-5/8
15-3/4
15-5/8
15-3/4
20-1/2
21-3/4
21-3/4
Fan Motor
No. of blades
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Cfm
1120
940
1120
940
1885
2355
2355
Rpm
650/900
680/900
680/900
680/900
800
800
830
Shipping Data - lbs. Outdoor Unit
110
110
119
119
110
135
164

ELECTRICAL DATA
Line voltage data - 60 hz - 1ph
Max. overcurrent protection (amps)
3
Minimum circuit ampacity
Compressor
Rated load amps
4
Compressor Power Input (W)
Outdoor
Rated load amps
Fan Motor
Output (W)

208/230V
115V
208/230V
15
40
15
10
23
10
7.2
17.5
6.5
860
1200
860
0.13
0.17
0.13
30
40
30
MATCHING INDOOR UNIT
Indoor Unit Model No. MS8-HI-09L MS8-HI-09P MS8-HI-12L MS8-HI-12P
Connections Small line o.d. - flare
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
(in.)
Large line o.d. - flare
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
Indoor Blower
Turbo
330
306
300
335
Air Volume
High
295
277
275
277
(cfm)
Medium
255
253
255
253
Low
220
218
215
218
Indoor Blower
Turbo 1260/1320 1260/1320 1260/1280 1330/1350
RPM
High 1050/1200 1100/1200 1070/1050 1100/1170
(Cooling/Heating)
Medium 920/1100
950/1100
900/980
950/1050
Low
730/950
750/950
730/920
750/950
Indoor
Net face area - sq. ft.
1.85
1.65
1.85
1.65
Coil
Tube diameter - in.
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
Number of rows
2
2
2
2
Fins per inch
18
20
18
20
Indoor
Diameter x Length - in. 3.6 x 25.4
3.6 x 25.4
3.6 x 25.4
3.6 x 25.4
Blower
Type Cross-flow Cross-flow Cross-flow Cross-flow
Shipping Data - lbs.
Indoor Unit
37
37
37
37
2

115V
35
22
16
600
0.17
40

208/230V
20
13
9.7
1200
0.28
60

208/230V
25
16
11
1420
1.1
90

208/230V
30
20
13.5
2450
0.45
90

MS8-HI-18P
1/4
1/2
500
459
383
324
1500/1500
1200/1250
1050/1150
900/1050
2.33
1/4
2
20
3.9 x 28
Cross-flow
38

MS8-HI-24P
1/4
5/8
590
470
410
355
1500/1450
1200/1150
1050/1020
900/950
3.23
1/4
2
18
3.9 x 30
Cross-flow
47

MS8-HI-30P
1/4
5/8
--705
675
645
--1410/1410
1280/1280
1200/1200
14.8
1/4
2
18
4.25 x 20.5
Cross-flow
60

208/230V
0.32
20

208/230V
0.24
60

208/230V
0.40
40

ELECTRICAL DATA
Line voltage data - 60 hz - 1ph
Rated Load Amps
Output (W)

115V
0.38
20

208/230V
0.20
20

115V
0.38
20

208/230V
0.20
20

NOTE - Extremes of operating range are plus 10% and minus 5% of line voltage.
1
Refrigerant charge sufficient for 15 ft. of lineset.
2
HACR type circuit breaker or fuse
3
Refer to National or Canadian Electrical Code manual to determine wire, fuse and disconnect size requirements.
4
Rated Input

MS8C/MS8H - Mini-Split Systems / Page 9

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES - ORDER SEPARATELY

Size

Catalog
No.

09

12

18

24

30

48X92

30 amp, fused, 1 ph

27P37

60 amp, non-fused, 1 ph

27P39

30A

83P75

60A

83P77

1/4 in. x 3/8 in. x 50 ft.

X0258

1/4 in. x 1/2 in. x 25 ft.

90X52

1/4 in. x 1/2 in. x 50 ft.

X0259

1/4 in. x 5/8 in. x 25 ft.

90X51

1/4 in. x 5/8 in. x 50 ft.

X0260

5/16 in. quick connect x 1/4 in. MF

Y0576

30 inch

Y5020

36 inch

Y5021

10 Gauge - 1/2 in. x 6 ft.

29P54

8 Gauge - 3/4 in. x 6 ft.

27P44

Condensate Pump - ClearVue Mini - 7.9 US gallons per hour, 35 ft. lift - 120/240V

Y5170

Condensate Mini-Split Drain Line - 5/8 in. I.D. 160 ft.

Y3401

Indoor/Outdoor Wiring Cable - 14 Gauge, 4 conductor wire, THHN, 250 ft.

Y2067

Wireless Remote Control Holder

Y5073

Y3247

SpeediChannel Starter Kit - 4 in.

Y3387

SpeediChannel - 4 in. x 6-1/2 ft.

Y3388

Union Coupling - 4 in.

Y3389

90 Flat Bend Elbow - 4 in.

Y3390

90 Inside Elbow - 4 in.

Y3391

45 Flat Bend Elbow - 4 in.

Y3392

Flex Joint - 4 in.

Y3393

T-Joint - 4 in.

Y3394

Duct End - 4 in.

Y3395

Flat Wall Escutcheon - 4 in.

Y3396

Wall Penetration Cover - 4 in.

Y3399

Mount Block (White) Qty, 2 - 14 in.

Y3397

Mount Block (White) Qty, 2 - 36 in.

Y3398

Description
OUTDOOR UNIT
Condenser Pad (18 x 36 x 2)
Disconnects
Fuses
Line Sets

Male Flare Adaptor

Wall Brackets
Whips

INDOOR UNIT

INSTALLATION KIT
Universal Mini-Split Installation Kit
SPEEDICHANNEL SYSTEM

MS8C/MS8H - Mini-Split Systems / Page 10

SYSTEM MATCHES - AIR CONDITIONERS

NOTE - For the latest up-to-date system matches please visit the AHRI web site at http://www.ahridirectory.org
Outdoor Model

Capacity

SEER

EER

Indoor Model

AHRI
Reference

MS8-CO-09L

9000

22.00

14.20

MS8-CI-09L

5625426

MS8-CO-09P

9000

22.00

14.20

MS8-CI-09P

5625428

MS8-CO-12L

12,000

20.00

12.50

MS8-CI-12L

5625427

MS8-CO-12P

12,000

20.00

12.00

MS8-CI-12P

5625429

MS8-CO-18P

18,000

18.00

12.00

MS8-CI-18P

5625430

MS8-CO-24P

21,400

18.00

12.00

MS8-CI-24P

5625431

NOTE:
Ratings are AHRI certified to AHRI Standard 210/240; 95F outdoor air temperature, 80F db / 67F wb entering evaporator air.

SYSTEM MATCHES - HEAT PUMPS

NOTE - For the latest up-to-date system matches please visit the AHRI web site at http://www.ahridirectory.org
Heat Capacity

HSPF

High

Low

Region IV

14.20

9500

5400

9.80

MS8-HI-09L

5625419

14.20

9800

5500

9.20

MS8-HI-09P

5625421

20.00

12.50

12,100 7500

9.60

MS8-HI-12L

5625420

12,000

20.00

12.00

13,000 7600

9.20

MS8-HI-12P

5625422

18,000

18.00

12.00

19,800 12,700 10.00

MS8-HI-18P

5625423

MS8-HO-24P

21,400

18.00

12.00

23,000 15,000 10.00

MS8-HI-24P

5625424

MS8-HO-30P

28,000

16.00

9.30

30,600 18,400 8.20

MS8-HI-30P

5625425

Outdoor Model

Capacity

SEER

EER

MS8-HO-09L

9000

22.00

MS8-HO-09P

9000

22.00

MS8-HO-12L

12,000

MS8-HO-12P
MS8-HO-18P

Indoor Model

AHRI
Reference

NOTES:
Ratings are AHRI certified to AHRI Standard 210/240;
Cooling Ratings - 95F outdoor air temperature and 80 F db/67 F wb entering indoor coil air.
High Temperature Heating Ratings - 47 F db/43 F wb outdoor air temperature and 70 F db entering indoor coil air.
Low Temperature Heating Ratings - 17 F db/15 F wb outdoor air temperature and 70 F db entering indoor coil air.
To convert HSPF from Region IV to Region V - Divide by 1.15.

INDOOR UNIT AIR THROW DATA

Indoor Unit

Effective Throw - ft.

09

12

18

24

30

Low Speed

18

19

25

23

N/A

Medium Speed

20

21

30

27

N/A

High Speed

23

25

32

30

N/A

Turbo Speed

N/A

N/A

35

37

N/A

SOUND DATA - OUTDOOR

Unit Type

Air
Conditioner

Heat Pump

Outdoor Unit
Model No.
MS8-CI-09L
MS8-CO-09P
MS8-CO-12L
MS8-CO-12P
MS8-CO-18P
MS8-CO-24P
MS8-HO-09L
MS8-HO-09P
MS8-HO-12L
MS8-HO-12P
MS8-HO-18P
MS8-HO-24P
MS8-HO-30P

Sound Rating
Number (dBA)
Pressure
Power
53
63
50
60
55
65
52
62
55
65
56
66
53
63
50
60
55
65
52
62
55
65
56
66
62
72

SOUND DATA - INDOOR

Sound Rating Number (dBA)
Low
Medium
High
Pressure Power Pressure Power Pressure Power
MS8-CI-09L
26
36
30
40
34
44
MS8-CI-09P
32
42
35
45
38
48
MS8-CI-12L
26
36
32
42
36
46
Air
Conditioner MS8-CI-12P
33
43
36
46
39
49
MS8-CI-18P
35
45
40
50
44
54
MS8-CI-24P
37
47
41
51
45
55
MS8-HI-09L
26
36
30
40
34
44
MS8-HI-09P
32
42
35
45
38
48
MS8-HI-12L
26
36
32
42
36
46
Heat Pump MS8-HI-12P
33
43
36
46
39
49
MS8-HI-18P
35
45
40
50
44
54
MS8-HI-24P
37
47
41
51
45
55
MS8-HI-30P
48
58
54
64
57
67
Unit Type

Indoor Unit
Model No.

MS8C/MS8H - Mini-Split Systems / Page 11

DIMENSIONS - OUTDOOR UNITS - INCHES (MM)

Electrical
Connections
Cover
A

Refrigerant Line
Connections
Cover

Front View

Side View

Bottom View
Model No.

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

-09

21-1/4

540

30

762

12-5/8

320

10

254

11-1/4

286

21-1/4

540

33-3/8

848

-12

23-1/4

591

30

762

12-5/8

320

10

254

11-1/4

286

21-1/4

540

33-3/8

848

-18

27-5/8

702

35

890

15-5/8

397

13-3/8

340

14-1/2

368

22

560

37-1/2

955

-24, -30

31-1/8

790

36

914

16-7/8

427

14-5/8

371

15-3/4

399

24

610

38-5/8

981

MS8C/MS8H - Mini-Split Systems / Page 12

DIMENSIONS - INDOOR UNITS - INCHES (MM)

Front View

Side View

Typical Wall Mounting Plate Detail

Model No.

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

-09

10-7/8

275

33-3/8

848

180

5-1/8

130

21-3/8

542

6-7/8

175

-12

10-7/8

275

33-3/8

848

180

5-1/8

130

21-3/8

542

6-7/8

175

-18

11-3/4

298

37

940

203

51

27

685

203

-24

12-3/8

315

39-3/4

1008

8-5/8

219

5-1/2

140

27

685

7-1/4

184

-30

12-7/8

326

53-1/8

1349

10

253

10

253

29-3/8

746

13-7/8

351

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - INCHES (MM)

OUTDOOR UNITS

In.

mm

Left Side

12

305

Right Side

12

305

Front

48

1219

Rear

12

305

Top

24

510

INDOOR UNITS

In.

mm

Left Side

152

Right Side

152

Top

152

Bottom

72

1829

NOTES:
If outdoor unit is mounted on a flat rooftop allow a minimum of 4 in. (102 mm) above the roof surface.
Locate the unit above a load bearing wall or area of the roof that can adequately support the unit. Consult local
codes for rooftop applications.

MS8C/MS8H - Mini-Split Systems / Page 13

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