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• New composite base pan – dampens sound, captures louver
panels, eliminates corrosion and reduces number of fasteners
needed
• Powder coat paint system – for a long lasting professional finish
• Scroll compressor – uses 70% fewer moving parts for higher
efficiency and increased reliability
• Modern cabinet aesthetics – increased curb appeal with visu-
ally appealing design
• Curved louver panels – provide ultimate coil protection,
enhance cabinet strength, and increased cabinet rigidity
• Optimized fan orifice – optimizes airflow and reduces unit
sound
• Rust resistant screws – confirmed through 1500-hour salt
spray testing
• PlusOne™ Expanded Valve Space – 3"-4"-5" service valve
space – provides a minimum working area of 27-square inches
for easier access
• PlusOne™ Triple Service Access – 15" wide, industry lead-
ing corner service access – makes repairs easier and faster.
The two fastener removable corner allows optimal access to
internal unit components. Individual louver panels come out
once fastener is removed, for faster coil cleaning and easier
cabinet reassembly
Ruud Achiever
Ruud Achiever
Air Conditioners
Air Conditioners
• Diagnostic service window with two-fastener opening –
provides access to the high and low pressure.
• External gauge port access – allows easy connection of
"low-loss" gauge ports
• Single-row condenser coil – makes unit lighter and allows thor-
ough coil cleaning to maintain "out of the box" performance
• 35% fewer cabinet fasteners and fastener-free base – allow
for faster access to internal components and hassle-free
panel removal
• Service trays – hold fasteners or caps during service calls
• QR code – provides technical information on demand for faster
service calls
• Fan motor harness with extra long wires allows unit top to be
removed without disconnecting fan wire.
Series
®
®
Series
RA16 Series
Efficiencies up to 16 SEER/13 EER
Nominal Sizes 1
1
/
to 5 Ton [5.28 to 17.6 kW]
2
Cooling Capacities 17.3 to 60.5 kBTU
[5.7 to 17.7 kW]
"Proper sizing and installation of equipment is critical to
achieve optimal performance. Ask your Contractor for details
or visit www.energystar.gov."
Air Conditioners
RA16 Series
16.0
Rely on Ruud.™
FORM NO. A22-222 REV. 2

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  • Page 1 Air Conditioners RA16 Series Ruud Achiever Series ® Ruud Achiever ® Series Air Conditioners Air Conditioners RA16 Series Efficiencies up to 16 SEER/13 EER Nominal Sizes 1 to 5 Ton [5.28 to 17.6 kW] Cooling Capacities 17.3 to 60.5 kBTU [5.7 to 17.7 kW]...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents RA16 Series TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Standard Feature ......................3 Available SKUs ......................3 Features & Benefits ....................4-5 Model Number Identification ................6-7 General Data/Electrical Data ..................8 Accessories ......................9 Weighted Sound Power ....................9 Thermostats......................9 Unit Dimensions......................10 Clearances ......................11 Wiring Diagrams ....................12...
  • Page 3: Standard Feature

    Standard Feature/Available SKU RA16 Series Standard Feature Table STANDARD FEATURES Feature R-410a Refrigerant √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Maximum SEER Maximum EER Scroll Compressor √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Field Installed Filter Drier √ √ √...
  • Page 4: Features & Benefits

    RA16 Series Introduction to RA16 Air Conditioner The RA16 is our 16 SEER air conditioner and is part of the Ruud air conditioner product line that extends from 13 to 20 SEER. This highly featured and reliable air conditioner is designed for...
  • Page 5: Optional Accessories

    Features & Benefits RA16 Series Optional Accessories The entire cabinet has powder post paint ( ) achieving 1000 hour salt spray rating, allowing the cabinet to retain its aesthetics (Refer to accessory chart for model #) throughout its life. Compressor Crankcase Heater...
  • Page 6: Model Number Identification

    Model Number Identification RA16 Series Rely on Ruud.™...
  • Page 7 Model Number Identification RA16 Series Rely on Ruud.™...
  • Page 8: General Data/Electrical Data

    General Data/Electrical Data RA16 Series Physical Data PHYSICAL DATA Model No. RA1618A RA1624A RA1630A RA1636A RA1642A RA1648A RA1660A Nominal Tonnage Valve Connections Liquid Line O.D. – in. Suction Line O.D. – in. Refrigerant (R410A) furnished oz.¹ Compressor Type Scroll Outdoor Coil Net face area –...
  • Page 9: Accessories

    Accessories/Weighted Sound Power/Thermostats RA16 Series Accessories Model No. RA1618 RA1624 RA1630 RA1636 RA1642 RA1648 RA1660 Compressor crankcase heater* 44-17402-44 44-17402-44 44-17402-44 44-17402-44 44-17402-45 44-17402-45 44-17402-45 Low ambient control RXAD-A08 RXAD-A08 RXAD-A08 RXAD-A08 RXAD-A08 RXAD-A08 RXAD-A08 Compressor sound cover 68-23427-26 68-23427-26...
  • Page 10: Unit Dimensions

    Unit Dimensions RA16 Series Unit Dimensions OPERATING SHIPPING MODEL H (Height) L (Length) W (Width) H (Height) L (Length) W (Width) INCHES INCHES INCHES INCHES INCHES INCHES RA1618 29.75 29.75 27.375 32.25 32.25 RA1624 33.75 33.75 27.375 36.25 36.25 RA1630 35.75...
  • Page 11: Clearances

    Clearances RA16 Series WALL Rely on Ruud.™...
  • Page 12: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagram/Application Guidelines RA16 Series Control Wiring FIGURE 2 IF MAXIMUM OUTLET TEMPERATURE RISE IS DESIRED, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CONTROL WIRING FOR GAS OR OIL FURNACE W1 (W/BK) AND W2 (W/BL) BE JUMPERED TOGETHER. TYPICAL THERMOSTAT TYPICAL THERMOSTAT SUBBASE...
  • Page 13: Refrigerant Line Size Information

    Refrigerant Line Size Information RA16 Series Rely on Ruud.™...
  • Page 14: Refrigerant Line Size Information

    Refrigerant Line Size Information RA16 Series Rely on Ruud.™...
  • Page 15 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling High Sales Volume Tested Combination (HSVTC) Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW] [L/s] RA1618AJ1 RCF2417STAM+RXMD-C04 18000 [5.3]...
  • Page 16: Performance Data

    Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) R801T: Achiever Plus Single-Stage X-13 80% Furnace Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Furnace Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 17 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) R801T: Achiever Plus Single-Stage X-13 80% Furnace Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Furnace Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 18 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) R801T: Achiever Plus Single-Stage X-13 80% Furnace Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Furnace Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 19 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) R801T: Achiever Plus Single-Stage X-13 80% Furnace Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Furnace Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 20 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) R802V: Ultra 2-Stage 80% ECM Furnace Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Furnace Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 21 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) R802V: Ultra 2-Stage 80% ECM Furnace Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Furnace Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 22 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) R802V: Ultra 2-Stage 80% ECM Furnace Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Furnace Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 23 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) R802V: Ultra 2-Stage 80% ECM Furnace Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Furnace Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 24 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) R802V: Ultra 2-Stage 80% ECM Furnace Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Furnace Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 25 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) R95T: 95% AFUE single-stage Constant Torque Multipoise Gas Furnace Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Furnace Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 26 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) R95T: 95% AFUE single-stage Constant Torque Multipoise Gas Furnace Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Furnace Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 27 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) R95T: 95% AFUE single-stage Constant Torque Multipoise Gas Furnace Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Furnace Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 28 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) R96V: 96% AFUE 2-stage Variable Speed Multipoise Gas Furnace Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Furnace Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 29 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) R96V: 96% AFUE 2-stage Variable Speed Multipoise Gas Furnace Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Furnace Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 30 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) R96V: 96% AFUE 2-stage Variable Speed Multipoise Gas Furnace Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Furnace Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 31 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) Air Handler Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Air Handler SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW] [L/s] RF1P1821SPAN 18000 [5.3] 13500 [4.0]...
  • Page 32 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) Air Handler Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Air Handler SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW] [L/s] RBHP-24 41000 [12.0] 26900 [7.9]...
  • Page 33 Performance Data RA16 Series Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling (con’t.) RHWB Hydronic Air Handler Ratings Outdoor Total Capacity Net Sensible Net Latent Indoor CFM Hydronic Air Handler Indoor Coil SEER AHRI# Unit BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW] BTU/H [kW]...
  • Page 34: Guide Specifications

    Guide Specifications RA16 Series GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS General AIR-COOLED, SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONER RA16 System Description 1-1/2 TO 5 NOMINAL TONS Outdoor-mounted, air-cooled, split-system air conditioner com- Fans posite base pan unit suitable for ground or rooftop installation. Unit consists of a hermetic compressor, an air-cooled coil, pro- —...
  • Page 35: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty RA16 Series GENERAL TERMS OF LIMITED WARRANTY* Ruud will furnish a replacement for any part of this product Conditional Parts which fails in normal use and service within the applicable (Registration Required) .......Ten (10) Years period stated, in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty.
  • Page 36 In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Ruud reserves the right to make changes without notice. Ruud Heating, Cooling & Water Heating • P.O. Box 17010 Ruud Canada • 125 Edgeware Road, Unit 1 Fort Smith, Arkansas 72917 • www.ruud.com Brampton, Ontario •...

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