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MRCOOL DIY 5th Gen single-zone mini-splits (R-454B, DIY-xx-HP-WMAH / -C ...D25): quick sheet
Covers: MRCOOL DIY 5th Generation single-zone ductless heat pumps on R-454B with pre-charged Quick Connect line sets. Model pairs from MRCOOL's catalog: DIY-09-HP-WMAH-115D25-O + DIY-09-HP-C-115D25-O and DIY-12-HP-WMAH-115D25-O + DIY-12-HP-C-115D25-O (115 V); DIY-18-, DIY-24- and DIY-36-HP-WMAH-230D25-O with matching -C-230D25-O condensers (208/230 V). WMAH = wall-mount air handler, C = condenser, 115D/230D = voltage, 25 = 5th Gen R-454B. The same catalog lists 5th Gen Hyper Heat, Multi-Zone (DIY-MULTI3-18HP230D-O to DIY-MULTI6-55HP230D-O) and OuttaSight ceiling cassettes. Not interchangeable with 4th Gen R-410A parts or line sets (separate sheet). Search terms: DIY-12-HP-WMAH-115D25-O, DIY-24-HP-C-230D25-O, MRCOOL 5th Gen, MRCOOL R-454B.
Inverter heat pump sold for owner installation: the line set is factory charged and connects with Quick Connect couplings, so no vacuum or charging is needed on a normal install. The 5th Gen adds R-454B (an A2L, mildly flammable refrigerant) with refrigerant leakage detection, a DIYPro interconnect cable and app control. Field calls: power and breaker sizing, interconnect wiring, Quick Connect couplings not fully seated, drain, filters and error codes on the indoor display.
Safety first
- R-454B is an A2L (mildly flammable) refrigerant: no open flames near a suspected leak; refrigerant work is blocked and goes to an EPA 608-certified technician.
- Inverter boards hold DC charge after power-off.
- Do not mix 4th Gen and 5th Gen parts or line sets.
How it works
Power goes to the outdoor unit; the DIYPro cable powers and communicates with the indoor head.
The catalog lists refrigerant leakage detection as a 5th Gen feature. Treat any leak alert or leak code as a refrigerant issue for a certified technician; the exact response of the unit is in the 5th Gen manual.
Low-ambient cooling and DC inverter compressor and fans are standard per the catalog.
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