Amana S-Series AXV6S High-Efficiency R-32 Inverter Split System Air Conditioner

Model: AXV6S

High-Efficiency, Communicating, Variable-Speed, R-32 Inverter Driven Side Discharge Split System Air Conditioner

Key Features

Standard Features

Variable-speed swing compressors
Quiet digitally commutated fan motor
High-density compressor sound blanket
Compatible with Amana Smart Thermostat and other Amana communicating equipment
Proprietary control algorithmic logic
In communicating mode, only two low-voltage wires to outdoor unit required
Diagnostic indicator lights, seven-segment LED display, and fault code storage
Proprietary Inside intelligence for diagnostics
Quiet-mode: provides enhanced acoustical comfort, up to 3 different sound levels (as low as 45dBA)
Field-selectable boost mode increases compressor speed during unusually high loads
Field-installed bi-flow filter drier
Coil and ambient temperature sensors
Suction pressure transducer
Sweat connection service valves with easy access to gauge ports
AHRI Certified; ETL Listed

Cabinet Features

Heavy-gauge galvanized steel cabinet with grille-style sound control side design
Custom Ivory white powder-paint finish
High corrosion-resistant (ZAM®), unpainted steel bottom frame and legs
500-hour salt-spray tested
Wire fan discharge grille
Top and side maintenance access
When properly anchored, meets the 2023 Florida Building Code unit integrity requirements for hurricane-type winds (Anchor bracket kits available.)

Product Overview

Nomenclature

The model number indicates key features:

Brand: A (Amana Brand)
Outdoor Type: X (R-32 Condenser) or Z (R-32 Heat Pump)
Compressor Type: V (Variable Speed)
Efficiency (SEER2) Nominal: Ranges from 3 (13.4-13.7) to 9 (19.0+)
Feature/Application: S (Side Discharge Communicating)
Model Series/Size: 6S (S-Series)
Tonnage Nominal: 18 (1.5 tons), 24 (2 tons), 30 (2.5 tons), 36 (3 tons), 42 (3.5 tons), 48 (4 tons), 60 (5 tons)
Electrical: 1 (208/230 V, 1 Phase, 60 Hz)
Sales Region: S (Southeast & North) or A (All Region)
Revisions: A (Initial Release for Minor/Major Revision)

Product Specifications

Model	AXV6SS1810A*	AXV6SS2410A*	AXV6SS3010A*	AXV6SS3610A*	AXV6SS4210A*	AXV6SS4810A*	AXV6SS6010A*
Max. Cooling (BTU/h)	17,100	23,200	28,400	34,200	41,000	45,500	53,500
Ambient Operation Range Cooling (°FDB(°CDB))	0 to 115 (-17.8 to 46.1)
Compressor Type	Swing	Swing	Swing	Swing	Swing	Swing	Swing
Condenser Fan Motor Horsepower	0.09	0.09	0.20	0.20	0.36	0.36	0.36
Refrigerant Line Size¹
Liquid Line Size ("O.D.)	3/8"	3/8"	3/8"	3/8"	3/8"	3/8"	3/8"
Suction Line Size ("O.D.)	3/4"	3/4"	7/8"	7/8"	1"	1"	1"
Refrigerant Connection Size
Liquid Valve Size ("O.D.)	3/8"	3/8"	3/8"	3/8"	3/8"	3/8"	3/8"
Suction Valve Size ("O.D.)	3/4"	3/4"	7/8"	7/8"	7/8"	7/8"	7/8"
Valve Connection Type	Front Sealing	Front Sealing	Front Sealing	Front Sealing	Front and Back Sealing	Front and Back Sealing	Front and Back Sealing
Refrigerant Charge (oz.)	74	74	76	83	100	100	118
Expansion Device	EEV	EEV	EEV	EEV	EEV	EEV	EEV
Superheat at Service Valve	Auto-control	Auto-control	Auto-control	Auto-control	Auto-control	Auto-control	Auto-control
Subcooling at Service Valve	10±1°F	12±1°F	14±1°F	15±1°F	8±1°F	9±1°F	9±1°F
Electrical Data
Voltage / Phase (60 Hz) Fan/Compressor Inverter Drive Input	208-230/1 8.1	208-230/1 13.3	208-230/1 17.6	208-230/1 17.6	208-230/1 25.4	208-230/1 25.4	208-230/1 30
Minimum Circuit Ampacity²	12.8	16.8	22.4	22.4	31.8	31.8	37.5
Max. Overcurrent Protection³	15	20	25	25	35	35	40
Min / Max Volts	197/253	197/253	197/253	197/253	197/253	197/253	197/253
Electrical Conduit Size	1/2"	1/2"	1/2"	1/2"	1/2" or 3/4"	1/2" or 3/4"	1/2" or 3/4"
Equipment Weight (lbs)	119	119	129	133	163	163	174
Ship Weight (lbs)	133	133	143	148	183	183	196

¹ Tested and rated in accordance with ANSI/AHRI Standard 210/240.

² Wire size should be determined in accordance with National Electrical Codes; extensive wire runs will require larger wire sizes.

³ Must use time-delay fuses or HACR-type circuit breakers of the same size as noted.

Notes:

Always check the S&R plate for electrical data on the unit being installed.
Installer will need to supply 1/2" to 1" adapters for suction line connections.
Unit is charged with refrigerant for 15' of 1/2" liquid line. System charge must be adjusted per Installation Instructions Final Charge Procedure.

Allowable Line Set Diameter:

Unit Tons	Liquid		Suction
	Indoor Unit	Outdoor Unit	Indoor Unit	Outdoor Unit
1.5	5/16"	3/8"	5/8"	3/4"
2.0	5/16"	3/8"	5/8"	3/4"
2.5	3/8"	3/8"	3/4"	7/8"
3.0	3/8"	3/8"	3/4"	7/8"
3.5	3/8"	3/8"	7/8"	1"
4.0	3/8"	3/8"	7/8"	1"
5.0	3/8"	3/8"	1"	1-1/8"

x: Allowable combination

* For marked combinations, if normal ambient operation temperature is less than 14°F, limit line set length to 50 ft. max.

Performance Data

The document includes extensive performance data tables for various models and operating conditions, including:

Expanded Cooling Data (MBh, S/T, ΔT, kW, Amps, Hi PR, Lo PR) across different outdoor ambient temperatures and indoor wet bulb temperatures.
Performance Data for Standard Operating Mode (Total BTU/h, Sensible BTU/h, Latent BTU/h, Total Watts) for different outdoor temperatures and subcooling conditions, including 100% Demand and Boost Mode.

Due to the extensive nature of these tables, specific values are not reproduced here but are available in the original document.

Sound Data

Sound Power

Sound Power Level (dBA) in Octave Band Spectrum Frequency (Hz) Analysis (dB) for Normal Mode across different tonnages.

Tonnage	Total Unit Sound Rating (dBA)	125 Hz	250 Hz	500 Hz	1000 Hz	2000 Hz	4000 Hz	8000 Hz
1.5-ton	61	48.1	53.4	57.3	55.2	48.8	41.6	36.9
2-ton	64	48.2	58.2	61.0	56.1	49.2	43.7	39.4
2.5-ton	67	57.9	58.4	62.9	61.1	55.1	48.3	41.2
3-ton	68	56.3	60.0	64.3	61.3	56.9	53.7	45.8
3.5-ton	71	60.3	64.5	65.2	65.8	60.9	54.4	48.1
4-ton	72	64.0	65.4	66.2	65.8	61.0	56.3	49.3
5-ton	73	62.9	66.4	67.0	67.4	63.0	58.9	50.6

¹ Compliant with AHRI 270.

² Compliant with AHRI 220.

Sound Pressure

Sound Pressure levels (dBA) in Cooling Mode are provided for various distances from the property line and reflective surface quantities.

Tonnage	Reflective Surface Qty.	3'	5'	7'	9'	15'
1.5 Ton	0	54	49	46	44	40
	1	57	52	49	47	43
	2	60	55	52	50	46
2.0 Ton	0	57	52	49	47	43
	1	60	55	52	50	46
	2	63	58	55	53	49
2.5 Ton	0	60	55	52	50	46
	1	63	58	55	53	49
	2	66	61	58	56	52
3.0 Ton	0	61	56	53	51	47
	1	64	59	56	54	50
	2	67	62	59	57	53
3.5 Ton	0	64	59	56	54	50
	1	67	62	59	57	53
	2	70	65	62	60	56
4.0 Ton	0	65	60	57	55	51
	1	68	63	60	58	54
	2	71	66	63	61	57
5.0 Ton	0	66	61	58	56	52
	1	69	64	61	59	55
	2	72	67	64	62	58

¹ Compliant with AHRI 275 utilizing standard mode, total sound levels.

Quiet Mode

Quiet Mode offers reduced sound levels with corresponding capacity decreases.

Tonnage	Sound Suppression Level	Sound Power Level (dBA)¹	Sound Pressure Level (dBA)²	Capacity Decrease
1.5-ton	LV.1	63	46	~5%
	LV.2	60	43	~20%
	LV.3	57	40	~40%
2-ton	LV.1	64	47	~5%
	LV.2	61	44	~35%
	LV.3	58	41	~45%
2.5-ton	LV.1	65	51	~5%
	LV.2	62	48	~30%
	LV.3	59	45	~45%
3-ton	LV.1	65	51	~5%
	LV.2	62	50	~35%
	LV.3	59	45	~50%
3.5-ton	LV.1	67	55	~5%
	LV.2	62	50	~45%
	LV.3	57	45	~50%
4-ton	LV.1	67	55	~5%
	LV.2	62	50	~45%
	LV.3	57	45	~50%
5-ton	LV.1	68	55	~5%
	LV.2	63	50	~45%
	LV.3	58	45	~50%

¹ Quiet Mode Sound Power and Sound Pressure levels determined at a distance of 3 ft.

AHRI Ratings

All AHRI system ratings are accessible in the System Configurator tool via PartnerLink.

Wiring Diagram

The wiring diagram illustrates the electrical connections for the unit. Key components include:

Power Supply: 208/230V, 60Hz
Electronic Components: Printed Circuit Board (A1P, A2P), Capacitors (C1), Fuses (F1U-F4U), Resistors (R1-R3), Thermistors (R1T-R7T), 7-Segment Displays (SEG1-SEG3).
Control Elements: DIP Switches (DS1, DS2), Push Button Switch (A2P), Magnetic Contactors (K10M, K11M), Magnetic Relays (K20R), Overload Protector (Q1E).
Motors: Compressor Motor (M1C), Fan Motor (M1F).
Sensors: Pressure Sensor (S1NPL), Pressure Switch (S1PH), Ambient Thermistor (R1T), Discharge Thermistor (R2T), Liquid Thermistor (R3T), Coil Circuit Thermistor (R5T), Suction Thermistor (R6T), PTC Thermistor (R7T).
Terminals: Terminal Block (X1M), Relay Connector (X200A), various other connectors (X902A, X190A, etc.).

Warnings: High voltage is present. Disconnect all power before servicing. Use copper conductors only. Ensure proper grounding and protection devices.

Dimensions

The dimensions for various models are provided below, along with diagrams illustrating the unit's physical layout and connection points.

Model	Dimensions (W" x D" x H")
AXV6SS1810A/AXV6SA1810A	36" x 13" x 27¾"
AXV6SS2410A/AXV6SA2410A	36" x 13" x 27¾"
AXV6SS3010A/AXV6SA3010A	36" x 13" x 27¾"
AXV6SS3610A/AXV6SA3610A	36" x 13" x 27¾"

Diagrams show front, side, and bottom views, indicating handles, labels, thermistors, anchor bolt holes, drain outlets, stop valves, service ports, and wiring/piping inlets.

For larger models (AXV6SS4210A*, AXV6SS4810A*, AXV6SS6010A*), dimensions are approximately 37" W x 12¾" D x 39" H.

Accessories

Available accessories include:

Model	Description	AXV6SS1810A*	AXV6SS2410A*	AXV6SS3010A*	AXV6SS3610A*	AXV6SS4210A*	AXV6SS4810A*	AXV6SS6010A*	AXV6SA1810A*	AXV6SA2410A*	AXV6SA3010A*	AXV6SA3610A*
KPW5G112	Wind Baffle	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
130-DK-006	Hail Guard	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
130-DK-008	Hail Guard			X	X	X	X	X
DACA-WB-3	Powder Coated Wall-Mounted Bracket	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
DTA119A72	D24V Gateway	X	X	X	X	X	X	X

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