Heating and Air Conditioning INSTALLATION MANUAL LX ULTRA COMMERCIAL GEOTHERMAL/ WATER SOURCE HEAT PUMPS SINGLE CAPACITY MODELS: YGS009 - 070 (.75 THRU 6 NOMINAL TONS) Due to continuous product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice. Visit us on the web at www.yorkgeothermal.com Additional rating information can found at www.ahridirectory.org FOR DISTRIBUTION USE ONLY - NOT TO BE USED AT POINT OF RETAIL SALE...
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Model Nomenclature 22-23 Model Type Vintage YG – YG Series * - Factory Use Only Operation Range Non-Standard Options S – Single Stage SS – Standard Cabinet Configuration Drain Pan Option V – Vertical 0 – Composite, No Secondary Connection H - Horizontal 1 –...
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL General Installation Information Safety Considerations Unit Location Locate the unit in an indoor area that allows for easy removal of WARNING: Before performing service or maintenance the filter and access panels. Location should have enough space operations on a system, turn off main power switches for service personnel to perform maintenance or repair.
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Vertical Dimensional Data Standard filter rails for Field installed open return applications duct flange Deluxe filter rack for ductable return applications Air coil ACCESS PANEL 2' (61 cm) Alternate Service Access FRONT FRONT 1.4 in (3.5 cm) 1.4 in (3.5 cm) Top View - Right Return Top View - Left Return...
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Horizontal Dimensional Data 1.7 in. 1.7 in. Standard filter rails [5.3 cm] [5.3 cm] Standard filter rails 1 in. [2.5 cm] knockout Left Return 0.5 in. [1.3 cm] knockout Right Return Front Front RR Front View 2' (61 cm) 2' (61 cm) Service Access...
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LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Horizontal Dimensional Data cont. Water Connections Electrical Knockouts Overall Cabinet Horizontal Loop 1/2 in. cond 1 in. cond Models Cond- Power Width Depth Height* Water FPT Low Voltage ensate Supply 19.2 30.9 11.9 009-012 48.8 78.5 30.2 12.2...
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Installing Horizontal Units should be pitched approximately 1/4 in. towards the drain in both Installing Horizontal Units directions to facilitate the removal of condensate. Use only the Remove and discard the compressor hold down shipping bolt bolts provided in the kit to attach hanger brackets.
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Hanger Bracket Locations Right Left Compressor Section Air Handler Section Air Handler Section Compressor Section 3/8” Vibration Isolator Threaded Rod (not supplied) Washer Hex Nuts (not supplied) Bolt and Lockwasher Hanger Dimensions Weight Distribution Unit Hanger Dimensions Horizontal Weight Distribution Hanger Kit Vertical...
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Duct System An air outlet collar is provided on vertical top flow units and all The duct system should be sized to handle the design airflow horizontal units to facilitate a duct connection. A flexible connector quietly and efficiently.
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Water Quality In ground water situations where scaling could be heavy or where In areas with extremely hard water, the owner should be informed biological growth such as iron bacteria will be present, a closed that the heat exchanger may require occasional flushing.
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL System Cleaning and Flushing Refill the system with clean water. Test the system water for acidity Cleaning and Flushing and treat as required to leave the water slightly alkaline (pH 7.5 to Prior to start up of any heat pump, the water circulating system 8.5).
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Open Loop Ground Water Systems Typical open loop piping is shown below. Always maintain water Discharge water from the unit is not contaminated in any manner pressure in the heat exchanger by placing water control valves at and can be disposed of in various ways, depending on local codes, the outlet of the unit to prevent mineral precipitation.
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Hot Water Generator Connections The heat reclaiming hot water generator coil is of vented double- Typical Hot Water Generator Installation wall copper construction and is suitable for potable water. Cold 3/4 in. x 3/4 in. x 1/2 in. Tee Water In Water Out To maximize the benefits of the hot water generator a minimum...
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LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Hot Water Generator Connections cont. 10. Make sure that any valves in the hot water generator circuit Hot Water Generator Startup are open. 1. Make sure the power is off to the heat pump. Connect the wire 11.
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Freeze Detection For Versatec board, set SW1-2 on the printed circuit board for applications using a closed loop antifreeze solution to “LOOP” (15°F) [-9.4°C]. On applications using an open loop/ground water system (or closed loop no antifreeze), set this dip switch to “WELL” (30°F) [-1.1°C], the factory default setting.
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Electrical Data PSC Motor Blower Total Compressor Rated Voltage Model Motor Unit Circ Fuse/ Voltage Min/Max LRA** HACR 208-230/60/1 187/253 21.0 10/15 265/60/1 238/292 22.0 10/15 208-230/60/1 187/253 25.0 10/15 265/60/1 238/292 22.0 10/15 208-230/60/1 187/253 29.0 10/15...
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LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Electrical Data cont. 5-Speed ECM Motor Blower Total Compressor Voltage Model Rated Voltage Motor Unit Circ Fuse/ Min/Max LRA** HACR 208-230/60/1 187/253 29.0 10.0 11.5 265/60/1 238/292 28.0 10/15 208-230/60/1 187/253 10.4 33.5 13.4 10.8 12.5 265/60/1 238/292...
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LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Electrical Data cont. Variable Speed ECM Motor Blower Total Compressor Rated Voltage Model Motor Unit Circ Fuse/ Voltage Min/Max LRA** HACR 208-230/60/1 187/253 29.0 11.4 265/60/1 238/292 28.0 10.3 208-230/60/1 187/253 10.4 33.5 13.4 10.7 12.4 265/60/1 238/292...
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Blower Performance Data Standard PSC Motor Blower Blower Motor Airfl ow (cfm) at External Static Pressure (in. wg) Model Size 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00 6 x 8 1/10 6 x 8...
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LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Setting Blower Speed - PSC HIGH MEDIUM CAUTION: Disconnect all power before performing this operation. PSC BLOWER MOTOR BODY...
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LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Blower Performance Data cont. 5-Speed ECM Motor Airflow (cfm) at External Static Pressure (in. wg) Motor Motor Blower Motor Model Speed Size 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00 High...
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LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL 5-Speed ECM Contant Torque Motors The 5-speed ECM is a ‘Constant Torque’ ECM motor and delivers Signal Connection - 1/4 in. quick connects - Common to C, 24VAC to Taps #1-5. air flow similar to a PSC but operates as efficiently as an variable speed ECM motor.
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LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Blower Performance Data cont. Setting Blower Speed - Variable Speed ECM Variable Speed ECM Setup with an AID Tool cont. Selecting YES will enter variable The ABC board’s Yellow Confi g LED will fl ash the current variable ECM SPEED INFO speed ECM speed setup, while speed ECM blower speed selections for low, med, and high...
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Wiring Schematics Aurora Base Control 208-230/60/1 PSC with GeoStart Compressor Run Winding Soft Start Blue Pink Active Black Blower Blue Motor Start Winding Blue Black Common Winding Unit Power Supply Pink 208-230/60/1 3 Airflow Settings Note 1 Green (93) Ground...
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LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Wiring Schematics cont. Aurora Base Control 460/60/3 5-Speed ECM Note 4 Black Phase Yellow Guard Monitor Unit Power Supply (PGM) 460/60/3 L1 L2 L3 Note 1 Black (7) Green (93) Ground Neutral White (8) Disconnect Red (9) Black (95) Yellow (96)
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - Aurora Base Control Aurora ‘Base’ Control Field Selectable Options via Hardware – Test/Configuration Button (See SW1 DIP Switch (SW1) Operation Table) Test Mode The control is placed in the test mode by holding the push button switch SW1 for 2 - 5 seconds.
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LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - Aurora Base Control cont. Cycle with Blower - The accessory relay will cycle with the Lockout – when locked out, the blower will operate continuously in blower output. “G” speed, and PSC blower motor output will remain on. The Alarm output (ALM) and Lockout output (L) will be turned on.
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LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - Aurora Base Control cont. Over/Under Voltage Shutdown - An over/under voltage condition Cooling Operation exists when the control voltage is outside the range of 18 VAC to In all cooling operations, the reversing valve directly tracks the O 30 VAC.
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - Aurora Base Control cont. Aurora ‘Base’ Control LED Displays Aurora Interface and Diagnostics (AID) Tool These three LEDs display the status, configuration, and fault The Aurora Interface and codes for the control. These can also be read in plain English via Diagnostics (AID) Tool is a the Aurora AID Tool.
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Unit Startup Before Powering Unit, Check The Following: NOTE: Remove and discard the compressor shipping bolts. The bolts can then be discarded. • High voltage is correct and matches nameplate. • Fuses, breakers and wire size correct. •...
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Operating Limits Cooling Heating Operating Limits (°F) (°C) (°F) (°C) Air Limits Min. Ambient Air Rated Ambient Air 26.7 21.1 Max. Ambient Air 37.8 29.4 Min. Entering Air 10.0 Rated Entering Air db/wb 80.6/66.2 27/19 20.0 NOTE: Minimum/maximum limits are only for start-up conditions, and are meant for bringing the space up to occupancy temperature.
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Troubleshooting Should a major problem develop, refer to the following information for possible causes and corrective steps. If compressor won’t run: The fuse may be open or the circuit breaker is tripped. Check electrical circuits and motor windings for shorts or grounds. Investigate for possible overloading.
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Startup and Troubleshooting Form Company Name: _________________________________ Company Phone No: ______________________________ Technician Name: ________________________________ Date: __________________________________________ Model No: ______________________________________ Serial No:_______________________________________ Owner’s Name: __________________________________ Open or Closed Loop: _____________________________ Installation Address: ______________________________ Installation Date: _________________________________ Check One ❑...
LX ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Preventive Maintenance Water Coil Maintenance 1. Keep all air out of the water. An open loop system should be checked to ensure that the well head is not allowing air to infiltrate the water line. Lines should always be airtight. 2.