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Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Read This First (continued) General precautions Recognize this symbol as an indication of important safety information. DANGER Electrical Supply Carefully read the rating plate located on the front panel. Inspection The RetroAire replacement PTAC/PTHP must: Be properly connected...
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • General Product Information Controls Product description • Unit-mounted operating controls include thermostat, fan speed control, RetroAire Replacement Packaged Terminal Air Condition/Heat heat/cool switch, fan cycle switch, fresh air switch (if equipped) Pumps units are available in straight cooling (PTAC) or as heat pump •...
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Features Indoor coil freeze protection Anti-short cycle timer (standard) (standard) The microprocessor control uses this timing to prevent short-cycling This feature will prevent the indoor coil from freeze up in the cooling of the compressor.
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Features Motorized fresh air damper Selecting a thermostat (optional) (by others) When selecting a thermostat other than one offered by EMI, choose The optional motorized fresh air damper allows fresh air into the space to be conditioned.
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Preparing for the Installation of the PTAC/PTHP WARNING Electrical power connection Moving parts can cause personal injury. Avoid contact with Check the RetroAire unit rating plate for circuit ampacity and moving parts when testing or servicing the unit.
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Installation Instructions — R11C (continued) Install the foam tape the old unit can be located in the subbase, under the chassis in a — Apply 2” x 1 ¹∕₂” open-cell foam strips special attachment, or above the chassis in a special attachment.
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Installation Instructions — R12C (continued) Figure 17 Foam tape installation against wall sleeve NOTICE The correct condenser air baffles must be installed or performance may be impaired. Install the foam tape —...
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Installation Instructions — R21C (continued) Figure 22 Front view of chassis NOTICE The correct condenser air baffles must be installed or performances may be impaired. Figure 21 Direction of baffles and foam installation Foam 1"...
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Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Installation Instructions — R23C | R23H (continued) Connecting the optional hydronic coil — if the hydronic heat option has been ordered, then the hydronic coil will need to NOTICE be field installed on the new unit.
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Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Installation Instructions — R24C | R24H (continued) located in the subbase, under the chassis in a special attachment, NOTICE or above the chassis in a special attachment. It is necessary to know where the coil is to be located and the physical size of the The correct condenser air baffles must be installed or performances coil so the new coil can be verified if ordered for replacement.
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Sequence of Operation Trouble The following Sequence of Operation Code Status applies to PTAC/PTHP units. (Blinks) The R_ _C units are straight cool, single stage air conditioners avail- Normal Operation able with electric or hydronic heat.
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Sequence of Operation (continued) with auxiliary heat will continue until the outdoor coil sensor NOTE: reaches 50 ºF (10 ºC). • Remote-Mount Cooling Operation depends on the features of the wall-mounted thermostat.
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Final Inspection & Start-up CAUTION Before operating the unit Any obstruction of supply air, including the use of deflector baffles, may cause condensate to form on the louver or cabinet ☐...
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Final Inspection & Start-up (continued) Figure 42 TEST jumper (selects normal or test mode) NOTICE All wiring should be in accordance with both the National Test mode Normal operation Electric Code (NEC) and the local building codes.
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Final Inspection & Start-up (continued) Figure 44 Typical Representation of a Unit Mount Control Start Up Ensure the unit is secure and level. Heat pump units only —...
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Final Inspection & Start-up (continued) thermostat or system switch in the HEAT position. Place the NOTICE Adjust the thermostat to a warmer temperature. The room temperature must be above 65°F (18°C) for the The following should then occur: compressor to operate in cooling mode on PTAC's with unit- •...
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Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Final Inspection & Start-up (continued) starts running. The compressor and outdoor fan should then turn on NOTICE and cold air will begin to flow from the unit. Let the unit continue operating to cool the room and remove humidity.
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Final Inspection & Start-up (continued) and turn on the indoor fan. NOTICE If a cooler room temperature is desired, adjust the thermostat to Room temperature must be below 85°F(29°C) to energize the a cooler temperature setting.
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Maintenance & Troubleshooting Figure 45 Manual Reset Limit Switch Monthly inspection and maintenance Reset Button DANGER Electrical shock hazard — disconnect power to the *Note: RetroAire replacement PTAC/PTHP before servicing or ac- Button will pop cessing the control compartment.
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Maintenance & Troubleshooting (continued) Look for oil leaks or stains on or around all braze joints and refrig- sensor from the circuit board. A 2-stage thermostat will provide erant lines.
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Maintenance & Troubleshooting (continued) Troubleshooting WARNING The troubleshooting procedures below should only be conducted by a qualified technician. Symptom Suggestion No heat or cooling • Check to see if the unit has power and if the thermostat is satisfied. If the thermostat is not satisfied, call your installing contractor or service contractor.
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Electrical Specifications IMPORTANT Due to ongoing product development, designs, specifications, and performance are subject to change without notice. Please consult the factory for further information. Table 6 R11, R21, R22, R23, R24 - 9.000 BTU electrical specifications Power Supply...
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Electrical Specifications IMPORTANT Due to ongoing product development, designs, specifications, and performance are subject to change without notice. Please consult the factory for further information. Table 8 R11, R21, R22, R23, R24 - Cooling Capacity 15 electrical specifications Power Supply...
Replacement Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning / Heat Pump • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Electrical Specifications Table 10 R12 - 12,000 BTU electrical specifications Power Supply Indoor Fan Outdoor Fan Compressor Electric Heat Unit Electrical Ratings Volt — 1–60 Motor Motor Volt Htr #...
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Warranty ECR International Inc 2201 Dwyer Avenue Utica, NY 13501 e-mail: info@RetroAire.com An ISO 9001-2008 Certified Company The Right Fit for Comfort P/N 240008206, Rev. B [6/15/2010]...
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