NEW HOME

AIR CONDITIONING
PR E - START G UIDE
A guide to maximising and customising your air
conditioning system

CO N S O L I DAT E D E N E R G Y.CO M . AU
 Great Choice!
Congratulations on selecting Consolidated Energy to install the air conditioning
in your beautiful new home!

To begin with, we will help you get to know your system better. Then we’ll show
you all the ways you can maximise and customise it.

If you have any questions along the way, one of the Consolidated Energy Team
Members will be ready to assist by phone, email or at our office.

GETTING STARTED

Quick facts How the air flow works

• Your reverse cycle air conditioning system
will provide cooling in summer and
heating in winter.
• The indoor unit is positioned within your
roof space.
• The outdoor unit is located on an external
wall outside your home.
• The system is designed to service
approximately 50-60% of your new home
at any one time - either operating living
areas during the day or the bedrooms at
night.
• The system uses the air inside your home
- external doors and windows should
remain closed.
• Ductwork carries the air from the indoor
unit, through the roof space, to the outlets
within your rooms.
• The air will distribute from the outlets and
find its path of least resistance back to the
return air grille.
• The air travels up through the return air
grille back into the indoor unit where the
process begins again.
• To assist with the air flow, internal doors
between the return air grille and the
outlets should remain open by a minimum
of 20cm.
Understanding your system
Your Zones
• Your home air conditioning is split up into
zones. The zones will be detailed on your
air conditioning plan. For flexbility and for
even greater efficiency, extra zones can be
added.
(Please note: there is a maximum number of
zones that can be added, please ask one of
our Consolidated energy team members)
Your Outlets
• The recommended outlet locations for
your home have been marked on your
plan, to ensure you get the best out of your
system.
• The builder’s electrical plan is taken into
account when positioning your outlets.
The lighting by your builder is normally
completed before the air conditioning is
installed.
• If you are installing any lighting after
handover, please be sure to let us know, to
avoid any clash of locations between lights
and outlets.
Controllers
• Your controllers are located on your air
conditioning plan marked as a grey box.
• The main system controller allows you to
control the main functions of your system,
including the temperature, timer and
switching it on and off. The zone controller
allows you to turn the individual zones on
and off.
• For even more convenience and control
of your system, you have the option to
customise your controllers.
Please note: There are conditions on site that may require our installers to adjust the
initial design of your air conditioning system. Physical items such as roof and ceiling
structure, electrical or plumbing services may impact on the initial design presented to
you. Our installers will use their expertise to resolve this on the day of installation.
Ductwork
• Where sufficient roof space available,
ductwork is suspended from the roof
beams. This provides an extremely
efficient and uninterrupted flow of air to
the outlets.
• The ductwork that is installed to your
home is R1 rated.
• Like many of our customers you can
take advantage of upgrading to our R1.5
Ultiduct option.
The Indoor Unit
• Your indoor unit is positioned within the
roof space. Condensation will be drained
away through a pipe that will lead external
to your home.
• A drip tray is positioned underneath
your indoor unit, and this will catch any
excess condensation. This is drained away
through a discreet pipe exiting out of your
home.
Your Outdoor Unit
• The outdoor unit is located on an external
wall outside your home and is marked on
your plans.
• The pipework running up the outside wall
from your outdoor unit is enclosed using a
pipecover.
CU STO M I SAT ION
Let’s Now look at customising your system to
suit your specif ic needs

1. CUSTOMISATION
It’s easy to customise your system to suit your household needs.
Customisation ensures you’re getting the best out of your system, all year round.

Add an extra outlet Add an extra zone

Many households love the
flexibility ability of having extra
outlets. From extra warmth in
the bathroom in winter, to a
extra cool kitchen and media
room in summer, extra outlets
help your home to be at it’s most
comfortable all year round.
Adding extra zones gives you the
flexibility to service only the areas of
your home in use at that particular
time. This helps to reduce your running
costs. Simply choose your location,
and we will add the outlet to the
appropriate zone.
(If more than 6 zones are requested, an additional
amount is required for controller capabilities)

The outlet type

Standard MDO included Sunline Vent - change over option
• Standard inclusion
• Circular style.
(with upgrades
• Fixed throw patterns.
available).
• Low prof ile.
• Fully adjustable and
versatile.
• 300mm x 300mm.
2. INNOVATION
We have a range of control systems to suit your specif ic needs, f rom our standard control
for simplicity of use to innovative multi touch controls, allowing you to have separate
climates on each zone so you will never have to f ight over the temperature again.

Standard Controller Inclusion

Main System Controller and Zone Controller

• Additional controller can be added to another

area of your home.
• Weekly timer.
• Simple operation.
• Backlit Controller.
• Control individual zones using the zone
controller.

Optional Controller Upgrades

E-Zone Controller MyPlace Controller

• Fully Functional Tablet. • All in one controller that includes the MyAir
AC System.
• Run the E-Zone app remotely.
• Replaces the main system controller and
• Precision zone control.
zone controller.
• Replaces the main system controller and
• Control your home from anywhere in the
zone controller.
world via the smartphone app.
• An additional E-Zone controller can be
• Controls your garage door, lights, blinds and
added to another area in your home.
ceiling fans.
Eff iciency is the key
to reduced energy
bills.

3. EFFICIENCY
Check out the options below to assist with the eff iciency of your air condiyioning
sustem.

Premium Ductwork Package

R1.5 Ultiduct

• Affordable and durable.

• Improved performance of heating and cooling systems.

Air Deflectors
For units close to obstacles

• Ensure the air f rom the outdoor unit is directed up and

away at an angle - reducing the risk of the air being drawn
back into the unit - affecting eff iciency.
• Units closer than manufacturers recommendations f rom an
obstruction (ie fence) require air guiders to disperse the air
away eff iciently.
• Reduces the def rost cycle in winter.
Keeping your
system in top
working order
The benef its of having your air conditioner serviced
with Consolidated Energy.

Maintains your product Continued air quality Keep your system energy Keeps your system
warranty inside your home efficient. running at its optimum

Increase the life expectancy, performance, reliability and cleanliness of

your air conditioner with annual servicing with Consolidated Energy.
Do you have any questions or need further
help with your system?
CONTACT US
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