Trane R8GE Series Installation Instructions Manual

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*R8GE / PPG3GE SERIES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Single Package Gas Heating / Electric Cooling
Premium Model Shown
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could
result in serious injury or property damage.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
• Leave the building immediately.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbors phone. Follow the gas suppliers
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
– Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
DO NOT DESTROY THIS MANUAL. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
NE PAS DÉTRUIRE. LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS DONNÉE DANS LE MANUEL ET CONSERVER EN UN LIEU SÛR POUR RÉFÉRENCE ULTÉRIEURE.
AVERTISSEMENT
RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'EXPLOSION
Si les consignes de sécurité ne sont pas suivies à la
lettre, cela peut entraîner la mort, de graves blessures
ou des dommages matériels.
– Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser de l'essence ni d'autres
vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage
de cet appareil, ni de tout autre appareil.
QUE FAIRE SI UNE ODEUR DE GAZ EST
DÉTECTÉE
• Ne mettre en marche aucun appareil.
• Ne toucher aucun interrupteur électrique; ne pas
utiliser de téléphone dans le bâtiment.
• Quitter le bâtiment immédiatement.
• Appeler immédiatement le fournisseur de gaz
en utilisant le téléphone d'un voisin. Suivre les
instructions du fournisseur de gaz.
• Si le fournisseur de gaz n'est pas accessible, appeler
le service d'incendie.
– L'installation et l'entretien doivent être effectués
par un installateur ou une entreprise d'entretien
qualifié, ou le fournisseur de gaz.
14 SEER / 81% AFUE

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  • Page 1 *R8GE / PPG3GE SERIES 14 SEER / 81% AFUE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Single Package Gas Heating / Electric Cooling Premium Model Shown WARNING AVERTISSEMENT FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLOSION Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could Si les consignes de sécurité ne sont pas suivies à la lettre, cela peut entraîner la mort, de graves blessures result in serious injury or property damage.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ......3 START UP & ADJUSTMENTS ........15 Pre-Start Check List ............15 REQUIREMENTS & CODES ........... 4 Start-Up Procedure ............15 Air Circulation ............. 15 GENERAL INFORMATION ..........5 System Cooling ............15 Before you install this unit ..........
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Please read all instructions before servicing this equipment. Pay attention to all safety warnings and any other special These units are fully charged with R-410A refrigerant notes highlighted in the manual. Safety markings are used and ready for installation. When a system is installed frequently throughout this manual to designate a degree or according to these instructions, no refrigerant level of seriousness and should not be ignored.
  • Page 4: Requirements & Codes

    • Before beginning the installation, verify that the unit model • Consult Table 8 (page 22), and the rating plate for the is correct for the job. The unit model number is printed on proper circulating air flow and temperature rise. It is important the data label.
  • Page 5: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION • Sufficient clearance for unobstructed airflow through the louvered control access panel and outdoor coil must be This single package gas heating / electric cooling unit is maintained in order to achieve rated performance. See designed only for outdoor rooftop or ground level slab Figure 1 for minimum clearances to obstructions.
  • Page 6: Combustion Air & Venting Requirements

    COMBUSTION AIR & VENTING REQUIREMENTS WARNING: AVERTISSEMENT: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD RISQUE D’INTOXICATION AU MONOXYDE DE CARBONE Failure to follow the steps outlined below for each appliance connected to the venting system Si les étapes décrites ci-dessous ne sont pas suivies pour chacun des appareils raccordés au système de being placed into operation could result in carbon ventilation au moment de sa mise en marche, cela peut...
  • Page 7: General Information

    General Information Figure 2 shows the proper installation of the vent cover assembly over the vent outlet on the exterior of the corner WARNING: panel. The fasteners used to secure the vent cover assembly have been included in the owner’s package. The following Installation methods other than those described in list summarizes the requirements for the location of the vent the following sections must comply with the National...
  • Page 8: Circulating Air Supply

    CIRCULATING AIR SUPPLY Air Filter Requirements WARNING: WARNING: Products of combustion must not be allowed to Never operate the unit without a filter in place. enter the return air ductwork or the circulating air Dust and lint could accumulate on internal parts, supply.
  • Page 9: Unit Installation

    UNIT INSTALLATION Ground Level Ground level installations must be located according to local Packaging Removal building codes or ordinances and these requirements: Remove the shipping carton and User’s Manual from the • Clearances must be in accordance with those shown in equipment.
  • Page 10: Electrical Wiring

    ELECTRICAL WIRING WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury or property damage. Improper servicing could result in dangerous operation, serious injury, death or property damage. • Before servicing, disconnect all electrical power to furnace.
  • Page 11: Grounding

    Thermostat / Low Voltage Connections Table 2 (page 11) Table 11 (page 27) (or the unit rating label) for proper high voltage wiring requirements. • This unit is designed to operate from a 24 VAC Class II √ Verify factory wiring is in accordance with the unit wiring control circuit.
  • Page 12: Blower Speed

    Blower Speed The blower speed is preset at the factory for proper fan only, heating, and cooling operation. These factory settings are listed Optional, Refer to Thermostat Instructions Table 8 (page 22). For optimum system performance and comfort, it may be necessary to change the factory set speed. CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or property damage, make sure the motor leads do not come into contact with...
  • Page 13: Gas Supply & Piping

    GAS SUPPLY & PIPING • The manifold pressure must be set to the appropriate value for your installation. Refer to the Manifold WARNING: Pressure Adjustment section (page 16) for adjustment instructions. • Gas piping must never run in or through air ducts, FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD chimneys, gas vents, or elevator shafts.
  • Page 14: High Altitude Conversion - Natural Gas

    is observed, the connection is not sealed adequately and For altitudes between 5,000 and 10,000 feet above sea level, must be retightened. Repeat the tightening and soap check the unit can be converted by changing the orifice and adjusting process until bubbling ceases. the furnace manifold pressure.
  • Page 15: Start Up & Adjustments

    MANIFOLD PRESSURE (IN W.C.) MANIFOLD PRESSURE (IN W.C.) AND ORIFICES FOR NATURAL GAS INSTALLATIONS FOR LP/PROPANE GAS INSTALLATIONS HEATING VALUE BTU/CU. FT ALTITUDE ABOVE ORIFICE ALTITUDE ABOVE MANIFOLD ORIFICE SEA LEVEL SIZE SEA LEVEL PRESSURE SIZE 800 TO 900 TO 1,000 TO 899 FT 999 FT...
  • Page 16: System Heating

    Verify the fan and compressor cycle off with the thermostat. Verifying & Adjusting Firing Rate NOTE: The blower will also stop after a 40 second delay. CAUTION: System Heating 1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting. Do not re-drill the burner orifices. If the orifice size 2.
  • Page 17: Verifying Over-Temperature Limit Control Operation

    OPERATING SEQUENCE NOTE: Turning the screw clockwise increases the pressure and turning the screw counter-clockwise decreases the The operating sequences for the heating, cooling, and fan pressure. To prevent backing the screw all the way out from modes are described below. Refer to the field and unit wiring the valve, turn the screw slowly.
  • Page 18: Cooling Mode

    EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 13. After the BLOWER OFF timer has been satisfied, the integrated control de-energizes the main circulating blower circuit. WARNING: Cooling Mode ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR 1. On a call for cooling, the thermostat closes applying 24 VAC EXPLOSION HAZARD to the G &...
  • Page 19: Cleaning Of Heat Exchanger

    7. Remove 4 nuts securing the combustion blower to the CAUTION: collector pan. Remove the combustion blower. 8. Remove all screws securing the collector pan to the unit. The unit should never be operated without a filter Remove the collector pan from the unit. in the return air system.
  • Page 20: Component Functions

    TROUBLESHOOTING 8. Remove all screws securing the burner assembly to the unit. If the unit does not operate in the cooling mode, check the 9. Carefully remove the burner assembly from the unit. DO following: NOT DAMAGE THE IGNITER WHILE REMOVING THE •...
  • Page 21: Figures & Tables

    FIGURES & TABLES INSIDE PERIMETER 3/4" NPT OF BASE RAIL FEMALE DRAIN (IF USED) CONNECTOR 2.63 DOWNFLOW SUPPLY DUCT OPENING Top View 47.50 45.75 13.50 13.50 13.31 23.50 DOWNFLOW RETURN DUCT OPENING 1.75 HORIZONTAL HORIZONTAL RETURN DUCT SUPPLY DUCT OPENING OPENING 16.0 16.0...
  • Page 22: Airflow Data

    Airflow Data Table 8. Nominal Airflow Rates & Temperature Rises (° F)
  • Page 23 Table 8. Continued...
  • Page 24: Gas Information

    Gas Information CAPACITY OF BLACK IRON GAS PIPE (CU. FT. PER HOUR) FOR NATURAL GAS (SPECIFIC GRAVITY - 0.60) LENGTH OF PIPE RUN (FEET) NOMINAL PIPE DIAMETER (IN.) 1 1/4 1,050 1 1/2 1,600 1,100 Input To Furnace (Btu/hr) Cubic Feet Per Hour Required = Heating Value of Gas (Btu/Cu.
  • Page 25 POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ À LIRE AVANT L’EMPLOI BEFORE OPERATING ATTENTION! L’inobservation de ces instructions WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions peut entraîner un incendie ou une explosion pouvant exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property causer des dam mages à...
  • Page 26: Wiring Diagram & Electrical Data

    Wiring Diagram & Electrical Data Figure 11. Wiring Diagram for 208/230V / 60 Hz Unit with ECM Motor...
  • Page 27: Refrigerant Charging

    MODEL NOMINAL BLOWER MINIMUM MAXIMUM VOLTAGE RANGE COMPRESSOR HEATING INPUT NUMBER ELECTRICAL MOTOR CIRCUIT OVER-CURRENT (BTUH) AMPS SUPPLY MIN. MAX. AMPS AMPACITY PROTECTION 45000 208/230-60-1 12.8 58.3 20.6 024K 72000 208/230-60-1 12.8 58.3 20.6 45000 208/230-60-1 15.7 1.46 24.7 030K 72000 208/230-60-1 15.7...
  • Page 28: Refrigerant Charging Tables (Cooling Mode Only)

    Refrigerant Charging Tables (Cooling Mode Only) Shaded boxes indicate flooded conditions. Rated design values. The suction pressure will be lower than design value if indoor air flow, entering dry bulb, or entering wet bulb temperatures are lower than design. 1. All pressures are listed in psig and all temperatures in ° F 2.
  • Page 29 Shaded boxes indicate flooded conditions. Rated design values. The suction pressure will be lower than design value if indoor air flow, entering dry bulb, or entering wet bulb temperatures are lower than design. 1. All pressures are listed in psig and all temperatures in ° F 2.
  • Page 30 Shaded boxes indicate flooded conditions. Rated design values. The suction pressure will be lower than design value if indoor air flow, entering dry bulb, or entering wet bulb temperatures are lower than design. 1. All pressures are listed in psig and all temperatures in ° F 2.
  • Page 32: Installation Checklist

    INSTALLATION CHECKLIST INSTALLATION ADDRESS: GAS SYSTEM Natural Gas Type: (circle one) Propane CITY: STATE: Gas pipe connections leak-tested? UNIT MODEL # Gas Line Pressure: ............(in - W.C.) UNIT SERIAL # Is there adequate fresh air supply for combustion and ventilation? Unit Installed Minimum clearances per Figure 1 (page 32)? Installation Altitude: ............

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