VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Model Nomenclature 21-22 Model Type U – Versatec Ultra rsatec Ul ra a Vintage D – Control Option “A” Operation Range on Range G – Control Options “E”& “F” S – Single Stage gle Stage...
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL General Installation Information Unit Location Safety Considerations Locate the unit in an indoor area that allows for easy WARNING: Before performing service or removal of the filter and access panels. Location should maintenance operations on a system, turn off main have enough space for service personnel to perform power switches to the indoor unit.
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Vertical Dimensional Data Standard filter rails for Field installed open return applications duct flange Deluxe filter rack for ductable return applications Air coil ACCESS PANEL 2' (61 cm) Alternate Service Access FRONT FRONT 1.4 in (3.5 cm) 1.4 in (3.5 cm)
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Vertical Dimensional Data cont. Water Connections Electrical Knockouts Overall Cabinet Vertical Knock- Loop Models Cond- Water 1/2 in. 1/2 in. 1 in. Width Depth Height** ensate Provisions cond cond cond 22.5 22.2 23.7 009-012 57.2 56.4...
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Horizontal Dimensional Data 1.7 in. 1.7 in. Standard filter rails [5.3 cm] [5.3 cm] Standard filter rails 1 in. [2.5 cm] knockout Left Return 0.5 in. [1.3 cm] knockout Right Return Front Front RR Front View...
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Horizontal Dimensional Data cont. Water Connections Electrical Knockouts Overall Cabinet Horizontal Loop 1/2 in. cond 1 in. cond Models Cond- Power Width Depth Height* Water FPT Low Voltage ensate Supply 19.2 30.9 11.9 009-012 48.8 78.5...
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Installing Horizontal Units Installing Horizontal Units To allow filter access, install hanger brackets as illustrated in the Hanger Bracket Locations section. The unit should Remove and discard the compressor hold down shipping be pitched approximately 1/4 in. towards the drain in both bolt located at the front of the compressor mounting directions to facilitate the removal of condensate.
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Hanger Bracket Locations Right Left Compressor Section Air Handler Section Air Handler Section Compressor Section 3/8” Vibration Isolator Threaded Rod (not supplied) Washer Hex Nuts (not supplied) Bolt and Lockwasher Hanger Dimensions Weight Distribution Unit Hanger Dimensions...
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Duct System An air outlet collar is provided on vertical top flow units The duct system should be sized to handle the design and all horizontal units to facilitate a duct connection. airflow quietly and efficiently. To maximize sound...
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Water Quality In ground water situations where scaling could be heavy with extremely hard water, the owner should be informed or where biological growth such as iron bacteria will be that the heat exchanger may require occasional flushing.
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL System Cleaning and Flushing Refill the system with clean water. Test the system water Cleaning and Flushing for acidity and treat as required to leave the water slightly Prior to start up of any heat pump, the water circulating alkaline (pH 7.5 to 8.5).
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Open Loop Ground Water Systems Typical open loop piping is shown below. Always maintain Discharge water from the unit is not contaminated in any water pressure in the heat exchanger by placing water manner and can be disposed of in various ways, depending control valves at the outlet of the unit to prevent mineral on local codes, i.e.
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Hot Water Generator Connections The heat reclaiming hot water generator coil is of vented Typical Hot Water Generator Installation double-wall copper construction and is suitable for Cold 3/4 in. x 3/4 in. x 1/2 in. Tee potable water.
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Hot Water Generator Connections cont. 9. After the thermostat(s) is adjusted, replace the access Hot Water Generator Startup cover and restore electrical supply to the water heater. 1. Make sure the power is off to the heat pump. Connect 10.
208 Volt Operation Be sure the available power is the same voltage and phase All Versatec Ultra Series 208/230 units are factory wired as that shown on the unit serial plate. Line and low voltage for 230 volt operation. For 208 volt operation, the red and wiring must be done in accordance with local codes or the blue transformer wires must be switched on terminal strip PS.
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Electrical Data PSC Motor Blower Total Compressor Rated Voltage Model Motor Unit Circ Fuse/ Voltage Min/Max LRA** HACR 208-230/60/1 187/253 21.0 10/15 265/60/1 238/292 22.0 10/15 208-230/60/1 187/253 25.0 10/15 265/60/1 238/292 22.0 10/15 208-230/60/1 187/253 29.0...
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Electrical Data cont. 5-Speed ECM Motor Blower Total Compressor Voltage Model Rated Voltage Motor Unit Circ Fuse/ Min/Max LRA** HACR 208-230/60/1 187/253 29.0 10.0 11.5 265/60/1 238/292 28.0 10/15 208-230/60/1 187/253 10.4 33.5 13.4 10.8 12.5...
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Electrical Data cont. Variable Speed ECM Motor Blower Total Compressor Rated Voltage Model Motor Unit Circ Fuse/ Voltage Min/Max LRA** HACR 208-230/60/1 187/253 29.0 11.4 265/60/1 238/292 28.0 10.3 208-230/60/1 187/253 10.4 33.5 13.4 10.7 12.4...
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Blower Performance Data Standard PSC Motor Airfl ow (cfm) at External Static Pressure (in. wg) Blower Blower Motor Model Size 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00...
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Setting Blower Speed - PSC HIGH MEDIUM CAUTION: Disconnect all power before performing this operation. PSC BLOWER MOTOR BODY...
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Blower Performance Data cont. 5-Speed ECM Motor Airflow (cfm) at External Static Pressure (in. wg) Motor Motor Blower Motor Model Speed Size 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90...
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL 5-Speed ECM Constant Torque Motors The 5-speed ECM is a ‘Constant Torque’ ECM motor and Signal Connection - 1/4 in. quick connects - Common to C, delivers air flow similar to a PSC but operates as efficiently 24VAC to Taps #1-5.
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Setting Blower Speed - Variable Speed ECM - Aurora Controls Variable Speed ECM Setup with an AID Tool cont. Setting Blower Speed - Variable Speed ECM Selecting YES will enter variable ECM SPEED INFO The ABC board’s Yellow Confi g LED will fl ash the current...
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Wiring Schematics Commercial Aurora Base with 5-Speed ECM and Hot Gas Reheat - 460/60/3 Black Phase Yellow Guard Monitor Unit Power Supply (PGM) 460/60/3 L1 L2 L3 Red (9) Green (93) Ground Neutral White (8)
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Wiring Schematics cont. Commercial Aurora Base with 5-Speed ECM and Hot Gas Reheat - 460/60/3 97P819-08 10/30/12 Legend Notes: Factory Low Voltage Wiring Thermistor Factory Line Vol tage Wiring 1 – Optional, factory installed unit mounted disconnect.
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Wiring Schematics cont. Commercial Aurora with PSC Motor & Soft Start 208-230/60/1 Compressor Run Winding Soft Start Blue Pink Active Blower Black Motor Blue Start Wind ing Blue Unit Power Supply Black Common Winding Pink...
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Wiring Schematics cont. Commercial Aurora with PSC Motor & Soft Start 208-230/60/1 Notes: 1 – Optional, factory installed unit mounted disconnect. 2 – Swap blue and red leads for 208V operation. 3 – Optional, factory installed internal isolation valve.
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Wiring Schematics cont. Aurora Control with UPC To ABC - P8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Orange Blue Green White Brown Black Yellow BACnet or N2 Network Connections Devices Must Be Wired in...
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - Aurora Base Control Aurora ‘Base’ Control Field Selectable Options via Hardware DIP Switch (SW1) – Test/Configuration Button (See SW1 Operation Table) Test Mode The control is placed in the test mode by holding the push button switch SW1 for 2 - 5 seconds.
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - Aurora Base Control cont. Cycle with Blower - The accessory relay will cycle with Lockout – when locked out, the blower will operate the blower output. continuously in “G” speed, and PSC blower motor output will remain on.
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - Aurora Base Control cont. Over/Under Voltage Shutdown - An over/under voltage Cooling Operation condition exists when the control voltage is outside the In all cooling operations, the reversing valve directly tracks range of 18 VAC to 30 VAC. If the over/under voltage the O input.
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - Aurora Base Control cont. Aurora ‘Base’ Control LED Displays Aurora Interface and Diagnostics (AID) Tool These three LEDs display the status, configuration, and The Aurora Interface and fault codes for the control. These can also be read in plain Diagnostics (AID) Tool is English via the Aurora AID Tool.
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - UPC DDC Control (optional) Aurora UPC Controller ZS Series Sensors The Aurora Unitary Protocol Converter (UPC) is designed and communicate to the heat pump thru a choice of 3 to add-on to any Aurora based heat pump control. The different communication protocols.
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - UPC DDC Control (optional) cont. Modbus BACnet LonWorks Rnet Aurora UPC Features Aurora UPC Optional Features • Rugged enclosure made of GE C2950 Cycoloy plastic • BACview handheld display, needed for field configuration •...
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - UPC DDC Control (optional) cont. Port 1a is used to communicate to the Building Automation System (BAS). This port’s settings are 24Vac configured through the onboard dip switches. Port 2 is used to com-...
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - UPC DDC Control (optional) cont. Leaving Air Temperature (LAT) Sensor – This 10 kOhm Dirty Filter Switch – This optional field installed switch NTC sensor is factory installed on all UPC equipped is connected to confirm dirty filter operation. The heat pumps.
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - UPC DDC Control (optional) cont. Aurora Base or Advanced Control Configuration and Status Codes Status LED (LED3, Green) Description of Operation Fault LED, Green Normal Mode Control is Non-functional Test Mode Slow Flash...
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - UPC DDC Control (optional) cont. Aurora Advanced Control Configuration and Options (Future Availability on Select Models/Configurations) Accessory Relay2 – A second, configurable, accessory relay on the AXB is provided that can be cycled with the compressor 1 or 2 , blower, or the Dehumidifier (DH) input.
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - UPC DDC Control (optional) cont. Aurora Advanced Control Optional Sensor Kits (Availability on Select Models/Configurations) Energy Monitoring (Standard Sensor Kit on Performance Monitoring (optional sensor kit) - The ‘Advanced’ models) - The Energy Monitoring Kit...
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - UPC DDC Control (optional) cont. ZS Series RNet Sensor Overview This is done using (2) 18 AWG twisted pair unshielded cables for a total of 4 wires connected to the Rnet port. The ZS Series line of intelligent zone sensors provides the...
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - UPC DDC Control (optional) cont. RNet Sensor Physical and Electrical Data Sensing Element Range Accuracy Temperature (on non-Humidity models) -4° to 122° F (-20° C to 50° C) ±0.35° F (0.2° C) Temperature (on Humidity models) 50°...
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Unit Startup Before Powering Unit, Check The Following: NOTE: Remove and discard the compressor shipping bolts. The bolts can then be discarded. • High voltage is correct and matches nameplate. • Fuses, breakers and wire size correct.
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Operating Limits Cooling Heating Operating Limits (°F) (°C) (°F) (°C) Air Limits Min. Ambient Air Rated Ambient Air 26.7 21.1 Max. Ambient Air 37.8 29.4 Min. Entering Air 10.0 NOTE: Minimum/maximum limits are only for start-up conditions, and Rated Entering Air db/wb 80.6/66.2...
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Troubleshooting Should a major problem develop, refer to the following information for possible causes and corrective steps. If compressor won’t run: The fuse may be open or the circuit breaker is tripped. Check electrical circuits and motor windings for shorts or grounds.
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Startup and Troubleshooting Form Company Name: _________________________________ Company Phone No: ______________________________ Technician Name: ________________________________ Date: __________________________________________ Model No: ______________________________________ Serial No:_______________________________________ Owner’s Name: __________________________________ Open or Closed Loop: _____________________________ Installation Address: ______________________________ Installation Date: _________________________________ Check One ❑...
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL DEALER: PHONE #: DATE: PROBLEM: MODEL #: Startup/Troubleshooting Form SERIAL #: COOLING CYCLE ANALYSIS SAT °F °F Unit Amp Draw: Loop: Open Line Voltage: Closed °F °F COIL SUCTION COMPRESSOR REVERSING COAX COAX EXPANSION VALVE...
VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Preventive Maintenance Water Coil Maintenance 1. Keep all air out of the water. An open loop system should be checked to ensure that the well head is not allowing air to infiltrate the water line. Lines should always be airtight.
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VERSATEC ULTRA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Notes...