This article provides steps for disassembling the outdoor unit of Diamante Essenza and Pro, Quantum Ultra, and Quantum Hyperformance series systems.

<h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2>This article provides steps for disassembling the outdoor unit of the following models:&#xA0;<ul><li>Diamante Essenza (WYT-17)</li><li>Diamante Pro (WYT-20)</li><li>Quantum Ultra - Ceiling Cassette (CYT-24)</li><li id="isPasted">Quantum Ultra - Ducted Ceiling Concealed (RYT-24)</li><li id="isPasted">Quantum Ultra - Floor-Ceiling Flex (UYT-24)</li><li id="isPasted">Quantum Ultra - High Wall Mount (WYT-24)</li><li id="isPasted">Quantum Ultra Multi-Zone (YNL-24)</li><li>Quantum Hyperformance (WYT-25)&#xA0;</li></ul><h2 id="outdoor-unit-disassembly">Outdoor Unit Disassembly</h2>Before disassembly:<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111417-f93d6a20-fb87-4c86-8448-22e4d8b31acc-wyt17_odu_disassembly_before.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 1. Remove the PCB cover, valve cover, and top cover.&#xA0;A. Unfix one screw on the PCB cover, then remove the cover from the unit.&#xA0;B. Unfix one screw on the valve cover, then take it out.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111417-298f9478-fca7-42a6-a54c-9dbf90f22573-wyt17_odu_disassembly_step1_photo1.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered">C. Unfix the screws on the top/left/right plates, then remove the top cover.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111417-f3b1298a-785e-4ac1-aa2a-4d2d41ca2195-wyt17_odu_disassembly_step1_photo2.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 2. Disassemble the fan guard and front panel.&#xA0;A. Remove the grille screws from the front panel, then take out the grille.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111417-863b6574-b4ec-4d9b-97ae-c64dada4831c-wyt17_odu_disassembly_step2_photo1.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered">B. Unfix the screws on the front panel of the fan guard.&#xA0;C. Separate the outdoor unit middle plate and base plate.&#xA0;D. Lift the front panel so it can be taken out from the unit.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111417-de2ff3f5-0b86-4536-b3df-f6fabdee1da7-wyt17_odu_disassembly_step2_photo2.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 3. Disassemble the left and right plate.&#xA0;A. Unfix screws on the right plate, electric box assembly, valve plate, and base plate.&#xA0;B. Remove the right plate.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111417-51f1d87e-9d4c-4b91-8192-11c2f08ac79b-wyt17_odu_disassembly_step3_photo1.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered">C. Unfix the screws on the left plate, base plate, and condenser plate.&#xA0;D. Take out the left plate.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111417-5e08dcc2-a2bb-451b-a909-c01dd474c8d6-wyt17_odu_disassembly_step3_photo2.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 4. Disassemble the axis fan blade.&#xA0;A. Unscrew the fan blade nut.&#xA0;B. Remove the blade.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111417-f644cfec-2da8-49d1-b955-e313009278f8-wyt17_odu_disassembly_step4.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 5. Disassemble the electric box.&#xA0;A. Unfix the screws on the electric box and motor supporter.&#xA0;B. Loosen the wiring clamp.&#xA0;C. Take out the control box.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111417-8a43e9f2-6a87-4725-9deb-5f50b16421fd-wyt17_odu_disassembly_step5.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 6. Remove the noise cotton.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111417-4e91a257-2fa2-4a5f-873c-df3d41a91315-wyt17_odu_disassembly_step6.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 7. Disassemble the separate plate.&#xA0;A. Unfix the screw on the separate plate and unit.&#xA0;B. Remove the separate plate.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111417-832603b8-ec5a-45c5-821a-669d115c5539-wyt17_odu_disassembly_step7.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 8. Disassemble the 2-way and 3-way valve.&#xA0;A. Unfix the screws on the valve plate and base.&#xA0;B. Remove the 2-way and 3-way valves by welding.&#xA0;Notes: Welding can only occur when there is no gas in the unit. Pay attention to the fire to prevent an injury.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111418-68be72be-c382-46a2-ba24-614dc7665282-wyt17_odu_disassembly_step8.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 9. Disassemble the 4-way valve assembly.&#xA0;A. Remove the 4-way valve from the system by welding.&#xA0;B. Ensure there is no damage to the compressor, nameplate, etc.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111418-0e81aeae-1fef-4fbb-90d5-2f57542bd8f3-wyt17_odu_disassembly_step9.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 10. Disassemble the compressor.&#xA0;A. Unscrew the nuts and remove the compressor.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111418-49c15d49-e012-45d5-93c2-5435dea7c4e3-wyt17_odu_disassembly_step10.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 11. Remove the fan motor and fan supporter.&#xA0;A. Unfix the screws on the fan motor and fan supporter.&#xA0;B. Remove the supporter of the base plate.&#xA0;Note: Pay attention to the motor wiring. It cannot be taken out by force.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111418-26ed2742-90ec-489b-92d9-54af1d45941c-wyt17_odu_disassembly_step11.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered">

ODU Disassembly for Diamante Essenza & Pro / Quantum Ultra / Quantum Hyperformance

This article provides steps for disassembling the outdoor unit of the Quantum Fresh system.

<h2 id="isPasted">Introduction</h2>This article provides steps for disassembling the outdoor unit of the Quantum Fresh (WYT-FA) system.&#xA0;<h2 id="outdoor-unit-disassembly">Outdoor Unit Disassembly</h2>Before disassembly:<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-2cd49ffa-e5ea-48d0-b61f-f2440d39d56c-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_1.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 1. Remove the handle and top cover.&#xA0;A. Remove the handle by unfixing the screw between the handle and right plate.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-850068f0-b236-44fc-879d-446ce410bc64-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_1_pt1.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered">B. Unfix the screws on the top cover, front panel, left panel, right panel.&#xA0;C. Take off the top cover.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-7a413004-5101-4292-a87d-9d64cfe4aedd-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_1_pt2.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 2. Disassemble the fan guard and front panel.&#xA0;A. Unfix the screws on the front panel of the fan guard.&#xA0;B. Turn the fan guard anticlockwise to remove it from the unit.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-24dc4df2-0e5f-4534-a17b-0f84135feb2e-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_2_pt1.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered">C. Unfix the screws between the top cover of the ODU middle plate and base plate.&#xA0;D. Remove the front panel from the unit.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-4a18fbb7-9939-4b1c-a53c-a43cc0f37645-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_2_pt2.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 3. Disassemble the left and right plate.&#xA0;A. Unfix the screws on the right plate, electric box assembly, valve plate, and base plate.&#xA0;B. Remove the right plate.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-e5e1dab7-e980-4df8-aafa-0c7c3a09b57a-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_3_pt1.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered">C. Unfix the screws on the left plate, base plate, and condenser plate.&#xA0;D. Remove the left plate.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-a799ab21-1984-424c-a669-7864384c3c62-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_3_pt2.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 4. Disassemble the axis fan blade.&#xA0;A. Unscrew the fan blade nut, then remove it from the fan motor.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-0e94e258-7127-4820-ad56-927ddbe3f034-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_4.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 5. Disassemble the electric box.&#xA0;A. Remove the wire of the fan motor and temperature sensors from the PCB.&#xA0;B. Remove the wire of the compressor from the connector.&#xA0;C. Unfix the screw between the electric box and partition plate.&#xA0;D. Remove the electric box from the unit.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-14548882-227f-4027-9d45-3cba08d9be40-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_5.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 6. Remove the soundproof cotton.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-9ce2d56e-4a6d-4311-9aed-0df6bd1dc4b6-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_6.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 7. Disassemble the partition plate.&#xA0;A. Unfix the screw between the separate plate and unit, then remove it from the unit.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-eb73e491-2b28-42f6-87f1-30790d2bc09c-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_7.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 8. Disassemble the gas and liquid valves.&#xA0;A. Unfix the screws between the valve support plate and unit.B. Remove the gas and liquid valves from the unit by welding.&#xA0;Notes: Before welding, release all the refrigerant in the unit. Use wet cloths to protect the gas and liquid valves from heat damage.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-7fa58a7d-4c19-4e4d-9e1b-deaf7782cf46-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_8.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 9. Disassemble the 4-way valve assembly.&#xA0;A. Remove the 4-way valve from the system by welding from the suction and discharge port of the compressor.&#xA0;Note: Ensure there is no damage to the compressor, nameplate, etc.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-becca609-1087-466f-a117-bb732c99ffdc-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_9.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 10. Disassemble the compressor.&#xA0;A. Unscrew the nuts and remove the compressor from the unit.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-241452a8-2c49-45d0-97d8-d18ccdff3e54-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_10.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 11. Disassemble the fan motor and fan support.&#xA0;A. Unfix the screws between the fan support and base plate, then remove the support from the unit.&#xA0;B. Loosen the metal cable clamps on the back of the fan support.&#xA0;C. Unfix the screws between the support and fan motor, then remove the fan motor from the fan support.&#xA0;Note: Take care of the four rubber sleaves.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-e1b002b1-f9bc-4818-9cf8-25f0fab3cb6a-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_11.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered"> 12. Disassemble the chassis electric heating belt.&#xA0;A. Unfix the screws securing the electric heating fixed card to the chassis electric heating tube.&#xA0;B. Remove the chassis electric heating tube.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Q9r0k7BYaV2vg13y/hc/9JWjXVxG8m6DvMqm/2025111817-89080b35-cb95-45b8-a706-56a95a178ac9-wyt_fa_odu_disassembly_12.png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered">

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