Air Conditioner Installation; Unpacking The Unit; Installing Return & Supply Collars; Supply Duct - Nordyne P5RF-X24K Installation Instructions Manual

• All duct work passing through unconditioned space
must be properly insulated to minimize duct losses
and prevent condensation. Use insulation with an outer
vapor barrier. Refer to local codes for insulation material
requirements.

AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION

Unpacking the Unit

It is recommended that the unit be unpacked at the
installation site to minimize damage due to handling.
CAUTION:
Do not tip the unit on its side. Oil may enter
the compressor cylinders and cause starting
trouble. If unit has been set on its side, restore
to upright position and do not run for several
hours. Then run unit for a few seconds. Do this
three or four times with five minutes between
runs.
1. Remove the bands from around the unit.
2. Unfold the top and bottom cap flanges.
3. Carefully remove the top cap and tube.
Installing Return & Supply Air Collars
If the supply and return collars are supplied with the unit,
they will be located in the supply duct. They can be easily
positioned over the unit openings (Figure 3) and secured
with sheet metal screws.
• The diameter of the return duct collar is 14".
• The diameter of the supply duct collar is 12".
• Before permanently installing the collars, it is
recommended you pre-fit them over the openings first
to determine best fit and alignment.

Supply Duct

1. Position the supply duct collar so the edge of the unit
opening fits between the flange and the bead.
2. Overlap the collar ends keeping the small screw holes
underneath.
SINGLE DUCT APPLICATION
Figure 2. Single & Multiple Duct Applications
MULTIPLE DUCT APPLICATION
3. Align the holes in the crimped area and install one
screw. NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the four
screws that hold the transition duct in order to install the
supply fitting. Re-tighten when installation is complete.
4. Tap collar (if necessary) to ensure engagement with
unit opening and install second screw.
5. Tighten first screw and rotate collar clockwise so joint
is near three o'clock position.

Return Duct

1. Assemble the collar by overlapping the two ends.
NOTE: One end of the collar is slotted and the opposite
end has two small holes. Position the end with small
screw holes underneath the slotted end.
2. Fasten the collar ends with two self drilling sheet metal
screws.
3. Position the collar over the unit opening. Align the
four holes in the collar with the four dimples or holes
(depending on unit model) in the panel.
4. Secure the collar to the rear panel using self drilling
screws (10-16x.5).
Figure 3. Return & Supply Air Collars
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