Heat Controller HDG18 Installation Instructions Manual
Heat Controller HDG18 Installation Instructions Manual

Heat Controller HDG18 Installation Instructions Manual

Hdg series 1.5 to 5 ton air handler

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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

Air Handler

HDG Series
1.5 to 5 Ton
Heat Controller, Inc. • 1900 Wellworth Ave. • Jackson, MI 49203 • (517)787-2100 • www.heatcontroller.com

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  • Page 1: Air Handler

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Air Handler HDG Series 1.5 to 5 Ton Heat Controller, Inc. • 1900 Wellworth Ave. • Jackson, MI 49203 • (517)787-2100 • www.heatcontroller.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HDG Series Air Handler INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Heat Controller, Inc. Table of Contents 1.0 NOMENCLATURE .......................2 2.0 SAFETY ..........................3 3.0 GENERAL ..........................6 3.1 UNIT DIMENSIONS ......................7 4.0 APPLICATIONS ........................8 4.1 VERTICAL UPFLOW....................8 4.2 VERTICAL DOWNFLOW....................8 4.3 HORIZONTAL .......................9 4.4 INSTALLATION IN AN UNCONDITIONED SPACE ............ 11 5.0 ELECTRICAL WIRING .......................
  • Page 3: Nomenclature

    60 = 60,000 BTUH NOTE: Not all model configurations are available. The nomenclature exists for future product line development. Consult your local distributor or Heat Controller’s customer service department regarding available options. Warning These instructions are intended as an aid to qualified licensed service personnel for proper installation, adjustment and operation of this unit.
  • Page 4: Safety

    HDG Series Air Handler INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Heat Controller, Inc. This document is customer property and is to remain with this unit. These instructions do not cover all the different variations systems nor does it provide for every pos- sible contingency to be met in connection with installtion.
  • Page 5 Heat Controller, Inc. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HDG Series Air Handler Warning The unit must be permanently grounded. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock causing personal injury or death. Warning PROPOSITION 65: This appliance contains fiberglass insulation. Respirable particles of fiberglass are known to State of California to cause cancer.
  • Page 6 HDG Series Air Handler INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Heat Controller, Inc. Warning Do not install this unit in manufactured (mobile) homes. Improper installation is more likely in manufactured housing due to ductwork material, size, location and arrangement. Installations in manufactured housing can cause fire resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.
  • Page 7: General

    Heat Controller, Inc. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HDG Series Air Handler 3.0 General The unit can be positioned for bottom return air in the upflow position, left and right return in the horizon- tal position, top return in downflow position. This Air Handler provides the flexibility for installation in any upflow or downflow horizontal application.
  • Page 8: Unit Dimensions

    HDG Series Air Handler INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Heat Controller, Inc. 3.1 Unit Dimensions NOTE: 24” CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED IN THE FRONT OF THE UNIT FOR FILTER AND COIL MAINTENANCE. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIOS MAY EXIT TOP OR EITHER SIDE SUPPLY AIR HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTION 7/8”, HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTION 7/8”,...
  • Page 9: Applications

    Heat Controller, Inc. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HDG Series Air Handler 4.0 Applications 4.1 Vertical Upflow • Vertical Upflow configuration is the factory set on all models (see Fig 1). • If a side return air opening is required, field fabricate a return air plenum with an opening large enough to supply unit and strong enough to support unit weight.
  • Page 10: Horizontal

    HDG Series Air Handler INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Heat Controller, Inc. • Using a screwdriver or pencil, lift blue plastic tab with hole away from breaker until breaker releas- es from mounting opening. • With breaker held in hand, rotate breaker so that “on” position is up, “off” position is down with unit in planned vertical mounting position.
  • Page 11 Heat Controller, Inc. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HDG Series Air Handler ENSURE THE RETAINING CHANNEL IS FULLY ENGAGED WITH THE COIL RAIL. DETAIL A RAILS RAILS Fig.3 VERTICAL DOWNFLOW & HORIZONTAL LEFT APPLICATIONS (lower front service panel removed “view”.) STRAPS TOP AIR STOP...
  • Page 12: Installation In An Unconditioned Space

    HDG Series Air Handler INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Heat Controller, Inc. Caution Horizontal units must be configured for right hand air supply or left hand air supply. Horizontal drain pan must be located under indoor coil. Failure to use the drain pan can result in property damage.
  • Page 13: Control Wiring

    Heat Controller, Inc. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HDG Series Air Handler 5.2 CONTROL WIRING IMPORTANT: Class 2 low voltage control wiring should not be run in conduit with main power wiring and must be separated from power wiring, unless class 1 wire of proper voltage rating is used.
  • Page 14: Electrical Data

    HDG Series Air Handler INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Heat Controller, Inc. 5.4 Electrical Data– BLOWER ONLY, NO ELECTRIC HEAT MINIMUM MAXIMUM CIRCUIT CIRCUIT CIRCUIT Model Voltage SPEEDS AMPS. AMPACITY PROTECTOR HDG18 208/230-1-60 0.68 15(A) HDG24 208/230-1-60 0.95 15(A) HDG30 208/230-1-60 1.48 15(A)
  • Page 15: Airflow Performance

    Heat Controller, Inc. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HDG Series Air Handler 6.0 Airflow Performance Airflow performance data is based on cooling performance with a coil and no filter in place. Select perfor- mance table for appropriate unit size. Make sure external static applied to unit allows operation within the minimum and maximum limits shown in table below for both cooling and electric heat operation.
  • Page 16 HDG Series Air Handler INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Heat Controller, Inc. CFM (Watts) External Static Pressure-Inches W.C. [kPa] Model Motor 0 [0] 0.1 [.02] 0.16 [.04] 0.2 [.05] 0.3 [.07] 0.4 [.10] 0.5 [.12] 0.6 [.15] 0.7 [.17] 0.8 [.20] Number Speed...
  • Page 17 Heat Controller, Inc. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HDG Series Air Handler Fan speed switch configurations: 1. All motors are shipped from the factory at medium speed as default. 2. To charge the fan speed to high speed: • Connect the black wire to the fan terminal •...
  • Page 18: Ductwork

    HDG Series Air Handler INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Heat Controller, Inc. 7.0 DUCTWORK Field ductwork must comply with the National Fire Protection Association NFPA 90A, NFPA 90B and any applicable local ordinance. Warning Do not, under any circumstances, connect return ductwork to any other heat producing device such as fireplace insert, stove, etc.
  • Page 19: Refrigerant Connections

    Heat Controller, Inc. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HDG Series Air Handler 8.0 REFRIGERANT CONNECTIONS Keep the coil connections sealed until refrigerant connections are made. See the Installation Instructions for the outdoor unit for details on line sizing, tubing installation, and charging information.
  • Page 20: Flow Rater Piston Change

    HDG Series Air Handler INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Heat Controller, Inc. • The drain line should be insulated where necessary to prevent sweating and damage due to conden- sate forming on the outside surface of the line. • Make provisions for disconnecting and cleaning of the primary drain line should it become neces- sary.
  • Page 21 Heat Controller, Inc. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HDG Series Air Handler Flowrator Piston Size Chart NOTE: Pistons are factory installed for use with HRG-1D series heat pump. To use the coil with a RSG-1D series condenser, a piston change may be required. Refer to table below.
  • Page 22: Air Filter (Not Factory-Installed)

    HDG Series Air Handler INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Heat Controller, Inc. 9.0 AIR FILTER (not factory-installed) • External filter or other means of filtration is required. Units should be sized for a maximum of 300 feet/ min. air velocity or what is recommended for the type filter installed.
  • Page 23: Filter Installation Dimensions

    Heat Controller, Inc. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HDG Series Air Handler 10.0 FILTER INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS FILTER RAILS UNIT MUST BE SLIGH TL Y INCLINED FILTER COVER “H” MANUAL BOLT NOTE: NOTE: Air Filter is NOT factory supplied Air filter is factory supplied (optional) Fig.
  • Page 24: Wire Diagrams

    HDG Series Air Handler INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Heat Controller, Inc. 11.0 Wiring Diagram 1. To avoid the electrical shock, connect the air conditioner with the ground lug. The main power plug in the air conditioner has been joined with the ground wiring, please don’t alter it.
  • Page 25 Heat Controller, Inc. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HDG Series Air Handler Fig. 10: Indoor Unit Wiring Diagram for A/C Systems and H/P Systems...
  • Page 26 HDG Series Air Handler INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Heat Controller, Inc. Fig. 11: Indoor Unit Wiring Diagram for Electric Heat...
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