Classroom Self-Contained Unit Ventilator Model AEQ MicroTech II™, Electromechanical Controls Vertical Floor Self-Contained Air Source Heat Pump – Model AEQ IMPORTANT! Improper installation can cause equipment damage, personal injury or death. Before beginning installation, please read this publication in its entirety.
Table of Contents Step 5 – Installing the Unit Ventilator Safety Information ..........3 Pre Installation Checklist ............. 31 Receiving, Handling, & Storage ....... 4 Remove Packaging and Inspect the Unit(s) ........ 31 Before Moving the Unit Up to Wall Opening Checklist .... 32 Important Information ..............
Safety Information Recognize safety information. When you see a safety symbol on Improper installation, adjustment, service, maintenance, or use the unit or in these instructions, be alert to the potential for personal can cause, fire, electrical shock, or other conditions which can result injury.
Receiving, Handling, and Storage Important Information NOTICE Made in the U.S.A., pride and workmanship go into every AAF ® ® HermanNelson Model AE self-contained unit ventilator to provide McQuay louvers, wall sleeves, Model AE units and accessories our customers with quality products. Products should be installed are carefully packed and thoroughly inspected before leaving and serviced only by qualified installers and service technicians the factory.
Stacking Louver Cartons Figure 2 – Stack Louvers Maximum 10 High as Shown Complete Installation Procedure Summary Read this manual in its entirety and understand the installation procedures 10 high Wall opening cut Lintel(s) in place to support masonry wall over opening Electrical and control wiring roughed in Correct Rough opening envelope smooth and sealed...
Step 1 – Wall Opening Procedure Step 1– Wall Opening Procedure Locating Wall Opening (Existing Building) The first step in the installation is to carefully locate the area of An opening in the outside wall is required to accommodate the interior and exterior wall to be removed.
Step 1 – Wall Opening Procedure Cutting Exterior Wall Opening The wall opening must be of sufficient size to allow proper, yet Table 2 - Recommended Rough-in Dimensions for Louvers snug, fit of the louver and will depend on the type of wall. If the louver with or without Flange (Exterior Wall) is to be installed in a masonry wall, install a lintel to support the wall Width...
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Step 1 – Wall Opening Procedure Table 3 - Recommended Rough-in Wall Opening for Wall Figure 14 - A Lintel must be installed above the opening to Sleeve support the remaining block and brick. Wall Sleeve Sleeve Recommended Unit Size w/Flange (Recessed) Rough-in Wall Opening...
Step 2 – Installing Louver Louver Details NOTE: Please refer to “Transportation Damage” on page 4 for Figure 17 – Flanged Wall Louver Dimensions with Optional information on receiving, inspection, and filing claims for damage Grille Detail or loss with the carrier, and handling items supplied by McQuay. ⁄...
Step 2 – Installing Louver Louver Installation Considerations See page 25 for detail of attaching splitters to wall sleeve. The standard louver is an aluminum, vertical, divided blade design CAUTION complete with bird screen. This louver is also available with flanges and/or with a heavy-duty exterior lattice grille.
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Step 2 – Installing Louver Figure 24 - Typical Louver Installation with Sloped Flashing Sloping, Sealed Cement Mortar Base Before setting the louver, construct a sloping, sealed cement mortar base to drain unwanted moisture to the outside, (Figure 23). Unit Be sure the mortar base tapers toward the louver and away from the wall sleeve.
2794 2743 the splitters toward the louver for water drainage. Louvers by AAF-HermanNelson provide proper air flow. Proper unit performance has not been verified with louvers by others. “A” is unit length without end panels. Grille must be flush with louver to provide proper air flow.
Step 2 – Installing Louver Top Plan Views – Partial or Full Recess Figure 27 - Masonry Wall Application With Flush Louver Horiz. Splitters By Others (See CAUTION page 13) Louver 1" 1" L C Louver Seals Seals Wall Sleeve Masonry Wall Thickness...
Step 2 – Installing Louver Louver Installation Methods Figure 29 – Friction Fit Louver Examples 29 through 37 show various methods of installation. Select the appropriate method. The following is a brief description of several popular methods of Sealant, top and sides installation.
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Step 2 – Installing Louver Angle Bracket Mounting to Exterior Surface Figure 32 – Angle Bracket on Louver Mounts to Exterior Surface Figure 32. This shows a typical application where an angle bracket is affixed to the edges of the louver and then the entire assembly is mounted from the outside by fastening to the exterior surface using suitable hardware.
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Step 2 – Installing Louver Panel Wall Using Moisture Resistant Material/ Figure 35 – Panel Wall Using Moisture Resistant Material/Sheet Metal Framing Sheet Metal Framing Figure 35. If desired, the louver may be “framed” in moisture Finish Collar resistant material or a moisture resistant material/ sheet metal combination and then inserted into the panel wall for final mounting.
Step 3 – Installing Wall Sleeve Wall Sleeve Details NOTE: Please refer to “Transportation Damage” on page 4 for information on receiving, inspection, and filing claims for damage or loss with the carrier, and handling items supplied by McQuay. Figure 38. Wall Sleeve Table 8 - Wall Sleeve Dimensions Unit Overall Length...
Step 3 – Installing Wall Sleeve Pre Wall Sleeve Installation Checklist The AAF-HermanNelson wall sleeve and louver design is based on a "wet sleeve" concept. In brief, this means the design accommo- Wall sleeve section of manual read in its entirety with...
Step 3 – Installing Wall Sleeve Typical Wall Sleeve Applications The following is a brief description of three typical methods of installation. Many variations are possible, depending on wall thickness. Thick Masonry Wall With Full Recess This example shows the wall sleeve fully recessed into a Masonry (Thick) Wall. Figure 41.
Step 3 – Installing Wall Sleeve Unit Room Projection & Splitter Length Details Table 10 - Wall Thickness, Unit Projection Into Room Unit Projection into Room and Wall Sleeve Type CAUTION Wall 28" " " " Thickness Louver Figure 46 Figure 45 Figure 44 Figure 43...
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Step 3 – Installing Wall Sleeve General Considerations CAUTION The installing contractor shall do the following: Overflow drain notches (2) in the flange of the outdoor drain Make sure there is a lintel supporting the wall above any pan must not be blocked. Remove any sealant material from masonry wall opening and vertical wall columns on the ends.
Step 3 – Installing Wall Sleeve Recessed Applications 4. Drill with the appropriate masonry bit, holes to receive fasteners The installing contractor must do the following: (by others), for securing the wall sleeve to the building envelope. 1. Place the wall sleeve into the wall opening and recess it 5.
Step 3 – Installing Wall Sleeve Figure 53 - Recessed Wall Sleeve - Direct Sealing Wall Sleeve to Louver By Others. Louver must be sealed air and watertight at By Others. Wall Sleeve must be sealed watertight at top and top and both ends.
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Step 3 – Installing Wall Sleeve CAUTION Leakage of outdoor air wastes energy, causes drafts and erratic unit ventilator operation. These passages are also a potential pathway for water. Provide a sealing surface at the floor line. Install the wall sleeve in a wall made of noncombustible material, and on a floor made of noncombustible material.
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Step 3 – Installing Wall Sleeve Figure 56 - Sealing Full Projection Wall Sleeve to Louver Intake Without Horizontal Air Splitters. By Others. Louver must be sealed By Others. Apply sealant (by others) to bottom edge of unit (not shown) and to top flange and both end watertight at top and both ends.
Nonfused “On-Off” Switch sleeve is recessed into the wall, the watertight conduit must be flush (AAF-HermanNelson) with the floor to permit installation of the wall sleeve. Sufficient space must be left around the conduit to permit the attachment of continuing watertight conduit after the wall sleeve is installed.
" x 3 " opening (for main power wiring from wall sleeve to chassis). Field connection by others. Control receptacle with plug-in disconnect (AAF-HermanNelson). Leads are provided for wire nut connection to all remote controls. Conduit (by others) Stub-up from bottom must be confined in this area.
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SW1-Main Power Nonfused “On-Off” Switch CAUTION (AAF-HermanNelson) AE unit compressors are single-direction rotation compressors and can be damaged if rotated in the wrong direction. For this reason, proper phasing of electrical power is important.
Step 5 – Installing the Unit Ventilator Pre Installation Checklist for Unit Figure 64 - Remove Packaging to Identify Unit Strapping Lintel installed above wall louver to support masonry wall Birdscreen on wall louver facing toward room interior Carton Embossments of wall louver at bottom and free for drainage Wall sleeved to prevent moisture seepage into wall Protective plastic cover Free opening under wall louver clear for water run-out...
Step 5 – Installing the Unit Ventilator Position the Unit Ventilator Note: These are general instructions. Refer to the AAF-HermanNelson submittal drawings for specific dimensions, unit arrangement, stub- Move the unit ventilator to the correct location. See Table 13 for up locations, recommended wall opening size, etc.
Step 5 – Installing the Unit Ventilator Before Sliding the Unit into Place Sliding of this unit to the wall can be made easier with the Figure 69 – (Optional) Indoor Section Caster Shown in Right assistance of Caster Kit P/N 105629001 (Figures 68 & 69). A piece End Compressor Compartment of cardboard placed under the unit will make this job easier and reduce marring the floor.
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Step 5 – Installing the Unit Ventilator Figure 71 – Slide the unit up to the wall sleeve threaded studs CAUTION Leakage of outdoor air wastes energy, causes drafts and erratic unit ventilator operation. These passages are also a potential pathway for water.
Step 6 – Unit Electrical and Control Connections WARNING CAUTION Confirm the wiring and phase is correct. Running the To avoid electrical shock, personal injury or death, be sure that compressor backward will damage the compressor and void field wiring complies with local and national fire, safety, and the warranty.
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Step 6 – Unit Electrical and Control Connections Table 14d- Model AE-Size 040 Electrical Data Compressor Heating Options Voltage Range Power Supply Room Outdoor Volt/Hz/Ph Heater Min. Circuit Heater Maximum Fan FLA Fan FLA Heat Type AMPS Ampacity Fuse Low (3 elem.) 10.0 48.1 87.6...
Step 6 – Unit Electrical and Control Connections MicroTech II Wiring Diagram – Typical Figure 75 - Model AE Direct Expansion Cooling w/Electric Heat, Valve Control / 200/230 Volt, 3 Phase IM 798 AE Self-Contained Unit Ventilator / Page 37 of 60...
Step 6 – Unit Electrical and Control Connections ™ MicroTech II Unit Mounted DDC Control Components Figures 75 & 76 provide a top view of the unit and its components. A description of each component follows, by callout number. • MicroTech II Unit Ventilator Controller (UVC): (Located Be- Building Automation and Control Network (BACnet ®...
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Step 6 – Unit Electrical and Control Connections 11. Outdoor Air/Return Air Damper Actuator – Direct coupled, Time Clock (optional on standalone units only) – Factory floating point (tristate) actuator that spring returns the mounted 7 day/24 hour, digital time clock with up to twenty (20) programs to sequence the unit ventilator through outdoor air damper to the closed position upon a loss of power.
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Step 6 – Unit Electrical and Control Connections Economizer Control Capabilities The LUI has a built in menu structure (Hidden Key and Password protected) with 7 keys (1 key is hidden) and 9 • Basic – Compares the inside and outside air temperature individual LED indicators to adjust the unit ventilator operating using item 16 (Room Temperature Sensor) and item 18 parameters shown below.
Step 6 – Unit Electrical and Control Connections MicroTech II™ Remote Wall Mounted Sensor Figure 81 - Incorrect Unit and Wall Sensor Locations Window Exposure = Incorrect Sensor Location WARNING Rigorously adhere to field wiring procedures regarding proper Unit Shelving lockout and tagout of components.
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Step 6 – Unit Electrical and Control Connections Figure 83 – Surface Mounting Using Large Base Mounting MicroTech II™ Remote Wall Mounted Sensor The MicroTech II Wall-Mounted Sensor allows for two mounting methods: wall-box mounting and surface mounting. Note: Wall-box mounting requires the large mounting base. Use either the large or small mounting base for surface mounting.
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Step 6 – Unit Electrical and Control Connections Figure 87 – 111048102 (Deluxe) and 111048103 (Expanded) 8. Drill two 8 mm (5/16 in.) holes at the markings. Sensor Wiring 9. Insert the hollow plastic wall anchors (Figure 84), position the base, and then drive the two pan-head tapping screws. 10.
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Step 6 – Unit Electrical and Control Connections Electro Mechanical Power Wiring Diagram - Model AEQ Figure 89 - 20% Outside Air With Electic Heat - 200/60/3, 230/60/3, 460/60/3 Supply Voltage Page 44 of 60 / IM 798 AE Self-Contained Unit Ventilator...
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Step 6 – Unit Electrical and Control Connections Electro Mechanical Controls - Model AEQ Figure 90 - 20% Outside Air, for Electric Heat (Applies to units produced after Jan. 2001) Note: These are typical wiring diagrams and subject to change without notice. See unit for actual wiring diagram.
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Step 6 – Unit Electrical and Control Connections Electro Mechanical Controls - AEQ/AED Control Wiring Figure 91 - Unit Mounted Manual Changeover Two-stage Electric Heat (Applies to units produced after Jan. 2001) AEQ/AED Unit Mounted Manual Changeover Thermostat Two Stage Electric Heat Note: These are typical wiring diagrams and subject to change without notice.
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Figure 94 - 20% Outside Air - Unit Mounted, Auto Changeover, One-stage Thermostat with Wet Heat or Electric Heat (Applies to units produced after Jan. 2001) AEQ/AED - UNIT MOUNTED AUTO CHANGEOVER SENSOR, ONE STAGE Note: These are typical wiring diagrams and subject to change without notice. See unit for actual wiring diagram.
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Step 6 – Unit Electrical and Control Connections Electro Mechanical Controls - AEQ/AED Accessory Control Wiring Figure 95 - 20% Outside Air for Electric Heat - Night Controls (Applies to units produced after Jan. 2001) AEQ/AED - NIGHT CONTROLS - CHECK BOX(ES) USED Note: These are typical wiring diagrams and subject to change without notice.
Step 7 – Installing Wall Filler, Spacer, End Panel 18" Wall Filler Section Assembly Filler sections are furnished in 18" lengths and are provided with filler after cutting is 3". The Filler section may be used between a enough hardware to assemble one right-hand and one left-hand filler cabinet and the wall, between a unit and the wall, between unit and having a combined length of 18"...
Step 7 – Installing Wall Filler, Spacer, End Panel 12" Spacer Assembly Spacers may be installed between cabinet and unit components exposed end piece, a 1" end panel is required and installed as or as the exposed end piece. Refer to Figure 98. If used as the explained in End Panel Assembly on page 52.
Step 7 – Installing Wall Filler, Spacer, End Panel Figure 100 – 1" (25mm) and 6" (152mm) End Panel Dimensions Dashed lines indicate kickplate 1" (25mm) " (422mm) Deep " (498mm) Deep " (556mm) Deep 28" (711mm) Deep End Panel End Panel End Panel End Panel...
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™ Step 8 – Installing VentiMatic Shutter Figure 103 – Typical VentiMatic™ Shutter Assembly Installation VentiMatic Shutter Assembly Building Wall Louver The VentiMatic shutter assembly mounts on the same wall as the unit ventilator louvers, to neutralize wind effect. Outside Outside Roomside Roomside...
Protect your investment - read carefully verification that proper start-up was completed. The form is enclosed in the manila envelope located behind the left Your AAF-HermanNelson express written limited warranty does front access door. not cover equipment failures that are caused by misuse, abuse, mis- installation, failure to maintain the unit, etc.
Glossary of Related Terms Allen Wrench Louver 5/32" tool used with hex fasteners on unit ventilator front access The louver is to bring in adequate amounts of outdoor air for the panels and top access doors. outdoor fan section and ventilation air to the classroom while AE Unit Ventilator providing a path for heated air in the outdoor section and to minimize water entering.
Index – Alphabetical Listing Louver Details ................10 Louver and Grille Details ............10 Air Splitters, Unit Room Projection & Splitter Length Details .. 21 Air Splitters, Recessed Wall Sleeve – Mounting and Sealing Splitters to Wall Sleeve & Louver Applications ......23 Partial or Full Recess ..............
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Warranty All McQuay equipment is sold pursuant to its standard terms and conditions of sale, including Limited Product Warranty. Consult your local McQuay Representative for warranty details. Refer to Form 933-43285Y. To find your local McQuay Representative, go to www.mcquay.com. This document contains the most current product information as of this printing.
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