Operation; Sequence Of Operations - Friedrich VRP Series Service & Parts Manual

Sequence Of Operations

Cooling Sequence:
The wall thermostat provides the temperature set point as well as the current dry bulb temperature and relative humidity.
Upon a call for cooling, the compressor modulates based on the difference between room temperature and set point. As
cooling demand decreases the compressor will modulate to a minimum speed. If the room temperature drops 2 °F below
set point the compressor will cycle off.
The wall thermostat provides the temperature set point as well as the current dry bulb temperature and relative humidity.
Upon a call for heating, the compressor modulates based on the difference between room temperature and set point. As
Heating demand decreases the compressor will modulate to a minimum speed. If the room temperature raises 2 °F above
set point the compressor will cycle off.
Option 1: (ON/Continuous) The Supply fan runs continuously
Option 2: (Auto) The Supply fan cycles with the compressor.
Option 3: (Smart Fan) The Supply fan cycles with the compressor. The fan will modulate based on the difference
between the space temperature and space set point.
Option 1: (ON) The fan(s) runs at all times.
Option 2: (OFF) The OSA fan(s) do not run.
Once the sensible load of the space is satisfied, and if the relative humidity of the space is above 55%, the hot gas reheat coil
will be activated. The hot gas reheat coil will remain activated until the relative humidity drops below 50% or if the room
temperature creeps too far away from set point.
Auxiliary Heat is activated on a sliding scale based on outdoor ambient temperature and the difference between set point and
room temperature. During mild ambient conditions, the large difference between set point and actual room temperature is
permitted. In extreme low temperatures a smaller difference between the two are permitted energizing the auxiliary heat
sooner.
The electric heat for the VRP is to be considered "backup" and not "supplemental". At no point in time will the pump and
electric heat operate simultaneous. Normally, and in a vast majority of heating conditions, the heat pump will be the primary
source of heat (down to 0°F). Eventually, the outdoor coil may accumulate frost and the unit will require a defrost cycle.
If the space is still 1 °F or more below set point, the VRP will stop heat pump operation and satisfy the space with electric
heat. Once the room is satisfied the VRP will operate the blower and condenser fans at their lowest speeds and run the
compressor in the cooling cycle to defrost the outdoor coil. The blower fan operates to help prevent the indoor coil from
freezing during this process. Once the outdoor coil rises above 46 degrees Farenheit, the defrost cycle will end and the unit
will continue with normal operation based on the space conditions and settings.
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OPERATION

Heating Sequence:
Main Supply Fan Sequence:
IAQ Ventilation Fan Sequence:
Hot Gas Reheat Coil Sequence:
Auxiliary Electric Heat Sequence:
Defrost: