NATIONAL ® COMFORT PRODUCTS HEATING & A/C EQUIPMENT Thru-the-Wall Condensing Units Installation Guide Split-System Condensing Units This unit should be installed in an OUTSIDE WALL FOR THRU-THE-WALL INSTALLATION ONLY! NCPE Series: All Units Department of Energy Listed 1000 3000 4000 5000 Please read the entire installation guide before starting the installation.
Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units Safety First! WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! Disconnect ALL power before serving. Multiple power sources may be present. Failure to do so may result in property damage, personal injury or death. WARNING Installation and repair of this unit should be performed ONLY by individuals meeting the requirements of an “entry level technician”...
Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units Before You Startnit Check for Clearances ALL phases of this installation must comply with NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL CODES. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for equipment installed in violation of any code requirements. Be sure that the electrical data specified on the unit rating plate corresponds to what is available at the installation site and NEC for installation requirements.
Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units Unit Location Considerations 8. The unit must not be mounted in dead-end hallways or areas where there is no fresh outside air circulation. Cool fresh outside air must be provided for best unit operation. Thru-the-wall units In thru-the-wall installation, due to the various types of wall may not be located where hot exhausts from clothes dryer vents, construction, it is not possible to provide detailed instructions.
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Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units Note: Take precautions to prevent noise within the building structure due to vibration transmission from the refrigerant lines (Some examples provided below). For example: Handler • When the refrigerant lines have to be fastened to floor joists or other framing in a structure, use isolation type hangers.
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Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units 1. The unit has internally mounted service valves. Field tubing Step 3: may be routed through the locations provided in either the top or rear flange. Care should be taken not to block access to internal components.
Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units b. Provide a heat sink at the service valve such as wrapping a wet rag around it, to prevent damage during the brazing operation c. Braze the liquid line to the service valve. Allow the nitrogen to keep flowing when brazing the refrigerant line until all brazed joints are completed.
Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units Evacuation Consult the indoor unit installation instructions for thermostat connections. Use a 2-wire thermostat cable between the units. 1. Connect the vacuum pump to the service ports of the liquid When locating the room thermostat, it should be in the natural line and the vapor line service valves.
Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units Electrical - High Voltage Field line wiring by others NOMINAL MINIMUM MAXIMUM LINE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE 208-230 Please refer to pages 15, 16 or 17 for proper capacitor sizing. COMP High Voltage Power Supply WARNING XFMER *FIELD SUPPLIED...
Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units Start Up the contactor and blower relay. Compressor and motors should stop. 1. Ensure Sections 7 through 12 have been completed. Check System Charge Adjustment numbers once done. 2. Turn on disconnect(s) to apply power to all equipment. Temperature Measurements 3.
Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units When replacing a R-22 system, it is recommended, that new Refrigerant Charging Line Sets be used. If the old line sets are to be used, they MUST be flushed with a commercial flushing agent. R410A refrigerant The condensing unit comes from the factory pre-charged for the oil, is not compatible with R-22 oil.
Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units 6. Pressure and temperature readings of high and low side Air Flow Chart of system should be checked for proper super heat and/or subcooling. Correct if required. 1000, 3000, & 4000 Series 7. Inspect motor mount, amps to nameplate, hubs for tightness, Model Air Handler Static...
Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units IMPORTANT!!! BEFORE REMOVING A WARRANTY COMPRESSOR, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING AND CALL (800) 523-7138. REMOVAL OF COMPRESSOR WITHOUT FACTORY VERIFICATION CAN LEAD TO WARRANTY CREDIT BEING DENIED Incoming Voltage to Compressor at Contactor is:__________Volts Compressor Starting AMP Draw:__________ Ω...
Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units REPLACEMENT PARTS GUIDE NCPE 1000 SERIES **ADDITIONAL PARTS - NEW YORKER SERIES ONLY ITEM DESCRIPTION NCPE-418 NCPE-424 NCPE-430 ITEM DESCRIPTION 1000 SERIES Contactor 14262082 14262082 14262082 Time Relay on Make 14262054 Dual Run...
Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units REPLACEMENT PARTS GUIDE NCPE 3000 SERIES **ADDITIONAL PARTS - NEW YORKER SERIES ONLY ITEM DESCRIPTION NCPE-418 NCPE-424 NCPE-430 ITEM DESCRIPTION 3000 SERIES Contactor 14262082 14262082 14262082 Time Relay on Make 14262054 14225376 14225375 14225375 Dual Capacitor 30-5 mFd /...
Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units REPLACEMENT PARTS GUIDE NCPE 4000 SERIES ITEM DESCRIPTION NCPE-418 NCPE-424 NCPE-430 Contactor 14262082 14262082 14262082 **ADDITIONAL PARTS - NEW YORKER SERIES ONLY Dual Run 14225376 14225375 14225372 ITEM DESCRIPTION 4000 SERIES Capacitor 30-5 mFd / 35-5 mFd / 40-5 mFd / 370V...
Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units Service Access 30” of clearance is required for service accessibility on the inside. All units are serviceable from the inside. Noise We design our unit as quiet as possible; please keep in mind when locating the unit that it does make noise. Use common precautions as you would for other mechanical appliances pertaining to noise.
Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units NATIONAL ® COMFORT PRODUCTS HEATING & A/C EQUIPMENT 539 Dunksferry Road | Bensalem, PA 19020 | 215-244-1400 | 1-800-523-7138 | Fax: 215-639-1674 THRU-THE-WALL CONDENSING UNIT & HEAT PUMP LIMITED WARRANTY 1. National Comfort Products warrants to its customers that its product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and regular service and maintenance as follows: COMPRESSORS: For five years from the date of original installation.
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Installation Guide for NCPE Split-System Condensing Units who use the Goods. National Comfort’s Goods are to be used in their recommended applications and all warning labels adhered to the Goods by National Comfort are to be left intact. It is expressly understood that any technical advice furnished by National Comfort before or after delivery in regard to the use or application of the Goods is furnished without charge, and National Comfort assumes no obligation or liability for the advice given or results obtained, all advice being given and accepted at Customer’s sole risk.
Models units should be maintained to minimize recirculation of 1000 Series Condensing Unit – 12 SEER - 26 ¼" x 28 5/8" x 18 ½" condenser air. 3000 Series Condensing Unit – 12 SEER – 24 1/8" x 32" x 18 ½"...