Alpine RP14AC Series Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Alpine RP14AC Series Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Air conditioners and heat pumps

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THIS MANUAL MUST BE LEFT WITH THE
HOMEOWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Installation and servicing of air conditioning equipment
can be hazardous due to internal refrigerant pressure
and live electrical components. Only trained and
qualified service personnel should install or service
this equipment. Installation and service performed by
unqualified persons can result in property damage,
personal injury, or death.
Do not store combustible materials, including gasoline
and other flammable vapors and liquids, near the unit,
vent pipe, or warm air ducts. Such actions could cause
property damage, personal injury, or death.
The installation of this appliance must conform to the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association; the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (latest edition) in the United States; the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, CSA 22.1
(latest edition) in Canada; and any state or provincial laws or local ordinances. Local authorities having jurisdiction should
be consulted before installation is made. Such applicable regulations or requirements take precedence over the general
instructions in this manual.
507296-04
WARNING
WARNING
Save these instructions for future reference
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
*RP14AC AND *RP14HP SERIES
UNITS
RESIDENTIAL PACKAGED UNITS
Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
507296-04
01/2023

Table of Contents

Unit Dimensions ..........................................................2
Roof Curb Dimensions ................................................4
Adjustable Roof Curb Dimensions...............................6
Installation ...................................................................9
Electrical Wiring .........................................................11
Duct System ..............................................................12
Filters .........................................................................12
Condensate Drain......................................................13
Sequence of Operation..............................................14
Maintenance ..............................................................19
Wiring Diagrams ........................................................21
*P507296-04*
CAUTION
Issue 2302
215 Metropolitan Drive
West Columbia, SC 29170
(P) 507296-04
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS *RP14AC AND *RP14HP SERIES UNITS RESIDENTIAL PACKAGED UNITS Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps 507296-04 01/2023 THIS MANUAL MUST BE LEFT WITH THE Table of Contents HOMEOWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Unit Dimensions ............2 Roof Curb Dimensions ..........4 Adjustable Roof Curb Dimensions.......6 Installation ..............9 WARNING...
  • Page 2: Unit Dimensions

    Unit Dimensions - Small Base Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps 47.66 2.48 1.98 2.33 2.33 16.77 14.02 RETURN SUPPLY 18.52 11.49 11.49 16.07 TOP VIEW 47.66 POWER ENTRY POWER ENTRY 6.94 3.25 4.56 20.31 21.06 23.19 SIDE VIEWS CONDENSATE 40.89 21.63 DRAIN 3/4 NPT 13.21...
  • Page 3 Unit Dimensions - Large Base Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps 56.13 2.11 2.39 2.33 2.33 19.49 19.49 RETURN SUPPLY 18.52 11.49 11.49 TOP VIEW 16.07 47.66 POWER ENTRY POWER ENTRY 6.94 3.25 10.06 25.81 26.56 SIDE VIEWS 28.68 44.89 21.63 CONDENSATE DRAIN 3/4 NPT 13.21...
  • Page 4: Roof Curb Dimensions

    Roof Curb Dimensions - Small Base Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps 3/4 (19) RETURN Opening for Power Entry OPENING Through Unit Base 5-1/2 x 5-5/8 in. (140 x 31 mm) 16-7/8 44-3/8 (429) (1127) 11-1/2 2-1/8 (287) (54) Insulated Panels 5-3/4 13-7/8 (146)
  • Page 5 Roof Curb Dimensions - Large Base Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps 3/4 (19) Opening for Power Entry Through Unit Base 5-1/2 x 5-5/8 in. 19-1/2 (140 x 31 mm) 44-3/8 (380) 11-1/2 2-1/8 (1127) (287) (54) RETURN Insulated OPENING Panels 19-1/2 (380) SUPPLY...
  • Page 6: Adjustable Roof Curb Dimensions

    Adjustable Roof Curb Dimensions - Small Base Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps (Knock-Down Style) CLIPLOCK CORNER DETAIL Top Edge Wood Nailer Strip CURB PROFILE Bottom Flange Typical Slot Typical Locking Tab NOTE: See Cliplock 1000 installation instructions for complete assembly and installation procedures and requirements. 1-3/4 Opening for Power Line Entry thru base...
  • Page 7 Adjustable Roof Curb Dimensions - Large Base Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps (Knock-Down Style) CLIPLOCK CORNER DETAIL Top Edge Wood Nailer Strip Bottom Flange CURB PROFILE Typical Slot Typical Locking Tab NOTE: See Cliplock 1000 installation instructions for complete assembly and installation procedures and requirements. 1-3/4 Opening for Power Line Entry thru base...
  • Page 8 Adjustable Roof Curb Dimensions - Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps (Welded Style) Front Flange 8 (203) NOTE: Unit Base Rail Minimum Clips (4) Height 4 (102) Built-In Rain Sides and Diverter Back Flange (Not Shown) 6 (152) Built-In Drip Edge Unit Base Rail 3/4 (76) Unit Base Rail...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Location The unit is designed to be located outdoors with sufficient WARNING clearance for free entrance to the air inlet and discharge air openings. The location must also allow for adequate Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, service access. or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.
  • Page 10 Compressor • The unit operating conditions (including airflow, cooling operation, ignition, input rate, temperature Units are shipped with compressor mountings factory rise and venting) must be verified according to these adjusted and ready for operation. Do not loosen installation instructions. compressor mounting bolts.
  • Page 11: Electrical Wiring

    Electrical Wiring CAUTION All field wiring must be done in accordance with National Electrical Code recommendations, local codes, and Before lifting a unit, make sure that the weight is applicable requirements of UL Standards, or in accordance distributed equally on the cables so that it will lift evenly. with Canadian Electrical Code recommendations, local codes, or CSA Standards.
  • Page 12: Duct System

    Thermostat The supply and return air duct systems should be designed for the CFM and static requirements of the job. They The room thermostat should be located on an inside should not be sized to match the dimensions of the wall where it will not be subject to drafts, sun exposure, duct connections on the unit.
  • Page 13: Condensate Drain

    Condensate Drain Crankcase Heater (if used) Some models may be equipped with a crankcase heater This package unit is equipped with a 3/4” FPT coupling to prevent excessive migration of liquid refrigerant into the for condensate line connection. Plumbing must conform compressor during off cycles.
  • Page 14: Sequence Of Operation

          Figure 6. Heater Kit Accessory Installation Sequence of Operation above circuits and heating elements sequence off; blower continues to operate until all heating elements have turned Cooling off. When the thermostat is in the cooling mode, the O circuit is powered, which energizes the reversing valve.
  • Page 15 of the temperature range of the sensor, the board will not within the range shown, may be performing as designed. perform demand defrost operation. The board will revert However, if a shorted or open circuit is detected, then the to time/temperature defrost operation and will display the sensor may be faulty and the sensor harness will needs to be replaced.
  • Page 16 Defrost Cycles Defrost Control The control board initiates a defrost cycle based on either The defrost control board includes the combined functions frost detection or time. of time/temperature defrost control, defrost relay, diagnostic LEDs and terminal strip for field wiring connections (see •...
  • Page 17 Pressure Switch Circuit place, the control defaults to a 90-minute defrost interval. The maximum defrost period is 14 minutes and cannot be High and low pressure switches are connected to the adjusted. defrost control board on heat pump models. Air conditioning models have a high pressure switch installed in line with compressor contactor coil (see Figure 8).
  • Page 18 Diagnostic LEDs Suction Liquid Model The defrost board uses two LEDs for diagnostics. The Superheat +/- 3° Subcooling +/- 2° LEDs flash a specific sequence according to the condition 2 Ton as shown in Table 4. 2.5 Ton 3 Ton Defrost Board Diagnostic LEDs 3.5 Ton Green LED...
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Maintenance Evaporator Coil Dirt and debris should not be allowed to accumulate on the evaporator coil surface or other parts in the air circuit. WARNING Cleaning should be as often as necessary to keep coil clean. Use a brush, vacuum cleaner attachment, or other Before performing maintenance operations on the suitable means.
  • Page 20 Table 10. Cooling Performance - HP / DF Models 80 DB / 67 WB Deg. Air Temperature Entering Evaporator Coil, Degree F Return Air Cooling Input Pressure 65° 70° 75° 80° 85° 90° 95° 100° 105° 110° 115° (1000 BTU) Suction Liquid Table 9.
  • Page 21: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams Figure 9. Connections Diagram - A/C Constant Torque 507296-04 Issue 2302 Page 21 of 24...
  • Page 22 Figure 10. Connections Diagram - Heat Pump Constant Torque (2-ton) Page 22 of 24 Issue 2302 507296-04...
  • Page 23 Figure 11. Connections Diagram - Heat Pump Constant Torque (2.5, 3.5 and 4-ton) 507296-04 Issue 2302 Page 23 of 24...
  • Page 24 Figure 12. Connections Diagram - Heat Pump Constant Torque (3 and 5-ton) Page 24 of 24 Issue 2302 507296-04...

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