Table Of Contents - Rheem A17 Series Installation Instructions Manual

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CONTENTS
1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................3
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................4-5
2.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................4
2.2 Agency Performance Audit Testing Notice ..........................................4
2.3 Importance of a Quality Installation ....................................................4
2.4 System Sizing and Selection .................................................................4
2.6 Checking Product Received ..................................................................5
2.7 Compressor Break-In Notice ................................................................5
3.0 UNIT SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................5-6
3.2 Electrical and Physical Data ..................................................................6
4.0 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................7-26
4.1 Tools & Refrigerant ...............................................................................7
4.1.2 Specifications of R-410A ...........................................................7
4.1.3 Quick Reference Guide for R-410A ...........................................7
4.2 Choosing a Location .............................................................................8
4.2.1 Allowable Clearances ................................................................8
4.2.3 Corrosive Environments ...........................................................9
4.2.4 Customer Satisfaction Issues ....................................................9
4.3 Mounting Unit ......................................................................................9
4.3.1 Unit-Mounting Methods ..........................................................9
4.3.2 High Wind and Seismic Tie-Down Methods ............................9
4.3.3 Elevating Unit ..........................................................................10
4.4 Refrigerant Line Set Selection ............................................................10
4.4.1 Replacing Existing Systems .....................................................10
4.4.2 Line Set Length and Fitting Losses ..........................................10
4.4.3 Liquid Line Selection ...............................................................11
4.4.4 Suction Line Selection .............................................................11
4.4.5 Long Line Length Considerations ............................................14
4.4.5.2 Oil Return to Compressor ..................................................14
4.4.5.3 Refrigerant Migration During Off Cycle .............................14
4.4.5.4 Maximum Liquid Pressure Drop ........................................14
4.4.5.5 Liquid Line Refrigerant Flashing .........................................14
4.4.5.6 Compressor Oil Level Adjustment .....................................15
4.4.5.7 Capacity Losses ..................................................................15
4.5 Line Set Installation ............................................................................16
4.5.1 Important Tubing Installation Practices .................................16
4.5.2.2 Outdoor Unit Below Indoor Unit .......................................18
4.5.2.3 Outdoor Unit Above Indoor Unit .......................................19
4.5.3 Tubing Connections ................................................................20
4.6 Initial Leak Testing ..............................................................................21
4.7 Evacuation ..........................................................................................21
4.8 Final Leak Testing ................................................................................22
4.9 Control Wiring ....................................................................................22
Communications .....................................................22
Communication Wiring Connections ......................22
4.10 Power Wiring ....................................................................................24
4.11 Grounding .........................................................................................25
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5.0 SYSTEM START-UP AND REFRIGERANT CHARGING .........................25-28
5.1 System Start-Up Overview ..................................................................25
Control Center Set-Up .........................................................25
5.4 Initial System Start-Up ........................................................................25
5.5 Indoor Air-Flow Verification ................................................................26
5.6 Refrigerant Charging ...........................................................................27
5.6.1 Measurement Device Set-Up ..................................................27
5.6.2 Preliminary Charging by Weight .............................................27
5.6.3 Preliminary Charging by Pressures ..........................................27
5.6.4 Final Charging by Liquid Subcooling .......................................28
5.6.5 R-410A Temperature Pressure Chart ......................................28
5.7 Completing Installation ..............................................................28
6.0 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ..................................................................29
6.1 Cooling Mode ......................................................................................29
6.2 On-Demand Cooling Dehumidification ..............................................29
7.0 COMPONENTS & CONTROLS ..........................................................29-33
7.1 Compressor .........................................................................................29
7.2 Compressor/Fan Motor Capacitor ......................................................29
7.3 Compressor Contactor ........................................................................29
7.4 Compressor Crankcase Heater ............................................................29
2-Stage Outdoor Control (TSODC) ......................................30
7.5.1 TSODC Features and Connections ..........................................30
7.5.2 Overview of TSODC Operation ................................................31
7.5.3 Control Board Replacement ....................................................32
7.6 High and Low Pressure Controls .........................................................32
7.7 Outdoor Ambient Temperature Thermistor .......................................33
7.8 Outdoor Fan Blade ..............................................................................33
7.9 Outdoor Fan Motor .............................................................................33
8.0 ACTIVE COMPRESSOR PROTECTION ....................................................33
9.0 ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................34
9.1 Low Ambient Kit ..................................................................................34
9.2 Hard Start Kit .......................................................................................34
9.3 Crankcase Heater ................................................................................34
9.4 Compressor Sound Enclosure .............................................................34
10.0 DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................35-48
10.1 Test and Fault Recall Mode ...............................................................35
10.1.1 Test Mode ..............................................................................35
10.1.2 Fault Recall Mode ..................................................................35
10.1.3 Clearing Fault History ............................................................35
10.2 Status and Diagnostic Codes .............................................................36
10.3 Electrical Checks Flowchart ...............................................................39
10.4 Cooling Mechanical Checks Flowchart .............................................40
10.5 Checking Temperature Sensors ........................................................41
10.6 General Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................42
10.7 Service Analyzer Charts .....................................................................43
10.8 Troubleshooting Tips .........................................................................48
11.0 OUTDOOR UNIT MAINTENANCE ........................................................49
11.1 Outdoor Coil Cleaning .......................................................................49
11.2 Cabinet Cleaning and Care ................................................................49
11.3 Motor Lubrication .............................................................................49
11.4 Replacement Parts ............................................................................49
12.0 WIRING DIAGRAMS ......................................................................50-51
12.1 2, 4, and 5 Ton Models - ECM Fan Motor ........................................50
12.2 3 Ton Model - PSC Fan Motor ..........................................................51
Communication Verification ......................25

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