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Rheem RPVS Series Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Form No. 92-103352-01
RPVS & RPVE Series
Residential Indoor and Outdoor Split
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Installation, Operation &
Maintenance Instructions
Revised: 13 March, 2015
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Form No. 92-103352-01 Split Geothermal Products RPVS & RPVE Series Residential Indoor and Outdoor Split Geothermal Heat Pumps Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions 97B0077N03 Revised: 13 March, 2015 Table of Contents Model Nomenclature Electrical - HWG Wiring Safety Low Water Temperature Cutout Selection Storage Electrical - Low Voltage Wiring 30-33...

  • Page 3: Model Nomenclature

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Model Nomenclature: General Overview For All RPV V/H/D Series 10 11 14 15 0 3 6 J...

  • Page 4: Safety

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Safety Safety WARNING! Warnings, cautions and notices appear throughout this manual.

  • Page 5: Storage

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 General Information Storage Pre-Installation Inspection compressor rides freely on the grommets. Upon receipt of the equipment, carefully check the shipment Locate and verify any hot water generator (HWG), hanger, against the bill of lading.

  • Page 6: Equipment Selection

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Equipment Selection Air Handler Match-ups The installation of geothermal heat pump units and all Newer indoor coils have a larger surface area, enhanced fi...

  • Page 7: Installation

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Installation The installation of water source heat pump units and all closet or mechanical room.

  • Page 8: Water Connections

    The female locking ring is threaded onto the pipe threads which holds the male pipe end against the rubber gasket, and seals the joint. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY! DO NOT Figure 3: Water Connections (RPVS Series) OVERTIGHTEN! Internal Flow Controller Connections (RPVE Series)
  • Page 9 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Installation Figure 4: Hose Connections (RPVE Series) CAUTION! CAUTION! Using check valves in RPVE units will prevent thermo siphoning of the ground loop.

  • Page 10: Ground-Loop Heat Pump Applications

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Ground-Loop Heat Pump Applications 2. Once full, the fl ushing process can begin. Do not allow CAUTION! the water level in the fl...
  • Page 11 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Ground-Loop Heat Pump Applications -6°C] and low temperature protection should be at 15°F CAUTION! [-10°C].

  • Page 12: Ground-Water Heat Pump Applications - "Indoor" Compressor Section Only

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Ground-Water Heat Pump Applications - “Indoor” Compressor Section Only of in various ways, depending on local building codes (e.g.

  • Page 13: Ground-Water Heat Pump Applications

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Ground-Water Heat Pump Applications Open Loop - Ground Water Systems Figure 6: Water Well Connections Water Coil Low Temperature Limit Setting For all open loop systems the 30°F [-1.1°C] FP1 setting...

  • Page 14: Water Quality Standards

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Water Quality Standards Table 3: Water Quality Standards Water Quality Closed Open Loop and Recirculating Well...

  • Page 15: Refrigeration Installation

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Refrigeration Installation When passing refrigerant lines through a wall, seal CAUTION! opening with silicon-based caulk.
  • Page 16 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Refrigeration Installation Figure 7: Braze Instructions Figure 8: Air Coil Connection TXV (‘IN’...
  • Page 17 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Refrigeration Installation 3/4” diameter suction lines: 1/4 lb. per foot of line set + If the unit is operational, follow steps F- L.
  • Page 18 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Refrigeration Installation If the indoor coil is left in place during fl ushing, removing the existing refrigerant fl...
  • Page 19 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Refrigeration Installation FP2 Sensor Installation counter clockwise so that the stem will backseat and prevent An FP2 sensor with violet wiring is shipped loose with the leakage through the schrader port while it is not in use.
  • Page 20 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Refrigeration Installation Checking Superheat and Subcooling Determining Superheat: 1.
  • Page 21 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Refrigeration Installation Figure 9a: Typical Split/Air Handler Installation Power Disconnects TXV 'IN' toward...
  • Page 22 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Refrigeration Installation Evacuation Of The Lineset And Coil Charging The System The line set and coil must be evacuated to at least 500 There are two methods of charging a refrigerant system.

  • Page 23: Hot Water Generator

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Hot Water Generator Indoor Compressor Section The HWG (Hot Water Generator) or desuperheater option a total of up to 18,743 btu’s of heat, or more than twice as provides considerable operating cost savings by utilizing much heat as when using the 125°F set point.
  • Page 24 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Hot Water Generator ANTI-SCALD Installation COLD WATER The HWG is controlled by two sensors and a microprocessor VALVE PIPING SUPPLY control.
  • Page 25 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Hot Water Generator Warning! The HWG pump Is fully wired from the On tanks with both upper and lower elements and factory.

  • Page 26: For Outdoor Compressor Section Only

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Hot Water Generator Module Refrigeration Installation For Outdoor Compressor Section Only General Information Initial Start-Up The HWG Module consists of an all-copper, vented double-...
  • Page 27 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Hot Water Generator Module Refrigeration Installation For Outdoor Compressor Section Only Figure 13a: Outdoor Compressor Section HWG Figure 14: HWG Refrigerant Line Sizing Installation...

  • Page 28: Electrical - Line Voltage

    Consult wiring diagram for fi eld connections that must 208V or 230V. be made by the installing (or electrical) contractor. Table 7a: RPVS Series Electrical Data Compressor External Total Unit...

  • Page 29: Electrical - Hwg Wiring

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Electrical - Line Voltage Figure 16: Indoor Compressor Section Line Voltage Field Wiring Unit Power Supply (see electrical table for wire and breaker size)

  • Page 30: Low Water Temperature Cutout Selection

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Electrical - Low Voltage Wiring Low Water Temperature Cutout Selection Thermostat Connections Low Air Temperature Sensor Installation The thermostat should be wired to the air handler with...

  • Page 31: Water Valve Wiring

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Electrical - Low Voltage Wiring Water Valve Wiring control should be in the ON position.

  • Page 32: Thermostat Wiring

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Electrical - Low Voltage Wiring Thermostat Wiring ELECTRICAL - THERMOSTAT WIRING CAUTION! Thermostat Installation CAUTION! Many units are installed with a fi...
  • Page 33 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Electrical - Low Voltage Wiring Figure 27: Typical Two-Stage Thermostat: Heat Pump Figure 28: Typical Two-Stage Thermostat: Heat with Electric Heat Pump with Electric Heat Using A Humidistat for...

  • Page 34: Icc Controls

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 ICC Controls present, and the ICC control will do the following: ICC Control Description 1) A steady “t”...
  • Page 35 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 ICC Controls Field Confi guration Jumper command for fi rst stage cooling operation, a lower case Note: The JW1 fi...
  • Page 36 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 ICC Controls The ICC will display a fl ashing “L” followed by a fl ashing “29” when a high-pressure lockout occurs.
  • Page 37 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 ICC Controls fl ash a “L” on the dual 7-segment LEDs followed by a “86”. when a compressor open run circuit condition occurs.
  • Page 38 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 ICC Controls • The unit has received a 01 –...
  • Page 39 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 ICC Controls L7 – Compressor Open • Check for damaged, 85 –...
  • Page 40 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 ICC Controls Figure 31: ICC Control Board Table 8: Unit Operation Comfort Control 24 VAC Thermostat System Operation...
  • Page 41 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 ICC Controls Table 9: Nominal resistance at various temperatures Temp Temp Resistance...

  • Page 42: Unit Commissioning And Operating Conditions

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Unit Commissioning and Operating Conditions Operating Limits Environment – Units are designed for indoor installation only. Never install in areas subject to freezing or where humidity levels could cause cabinet condensation (such as unconditioned spaces subject to 100% outside air).

  • Page 43: Unit Starting And Operating Conditions

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Unit Starting and Operating Conditions Unit and System Checkout maintain a level between 6 and 8.5.

  • Page 44: Unit Start-Up Procedure

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Unit Start-Up Procedure c. Verify that the compressor is on and that the water proper diagnosis and repair of the equipment.

  • Page 45: Unit Operating Conditions

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Unit Operating Conditions Table 12a: Water Temperature Change Through Antifreeze Correction Table Heat Exchanger Cooling...
  • Page 46 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Unit Operating Conditions Table 13b: Size 036 Two-Stage HFC-410A Typical Unit Operating Pressures and Temperatures Full Load Cooling - without HWG active Full Load Heating - without HWG active Water...

  • Page 47: Preventive Maintenance

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Preventive Maintenance Water Coil Maintenance Condensate Drain (Direct ground water applications only) In areas where airborne bacteria may produce a “slimy”...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Troubleshooting General The thermistor resistance should be measured with the If operational diffi...

  • Page 49: Icc/Blower Control Troubleshooting Chart

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 ICC Control System Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Control Thermostat cool/ Heat call, but no cooling/heating Flowchart...

  • Page 50: Functional Troubleshooting

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Functional Troubleshooting Fault Htg Clg Possible Cause Solution Main power Problems Low or no line voltage Check Line Voltage circuit breaker and disconnect...

  • Page 51: Performance Troubleshooting

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Functional Troubleshooting Check G wiring at heat pump. Jumper G and R for fan Only Compressor Runs Thermostat wiring operation.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Form

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Troubleshooting Form...

  • Page 53: Warranty

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Warranty...
  • Page 54 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Optional Warranty...
  • Page 55 R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Notes:...

  • Page 56: Revision History

    R e s i d e n t i a l S p l i t R e v. : 1 3 M a r c h , 2 0 1 5 Revision History Date Page # Description 13 March, 15 Update Text and Table 11 Sept., 14 5, 12...

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