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Solair J AB Series Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
J18AB-A
J24AB-A
J24AB-B
J24AB-C
11EER Wall Mount
Air Conditioner
Models:
J30AB-A
J30AB-B
J30AB-C
J36AB-A
J36AB-B
J36AB-C
J18LB-A
J30LB-A
J24LB-A
J30LB-B
J24LB-B
J30LB-C
J36LB-A
J36LB-B
J36LB-C
Manual:
Supersedes: 2100-707C
Date:
2100-707D
2-3-21
Page
1 of 39

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11EER Wall Mount Air Conditioner Models: J18AB-A J30AB-A J18LB-A J30LB-A J24AB-A J30AB-B J24LB-A J30LB-B J24AB-B J30AB-C J24LB-B J30LB-C J24AB-C J36AB-A J36LB-A J36AB-B J36LB-B J36AB-C J36LB-C Manual: 2100-707D Supersedes: 2100-707C Date: 2-3-21 Page 1 of 39...
  • Page 2 CONTENTS Getting Other Information and Publications ..3 High Pressure Detection ........23 Test Mode ............23 Wall Mount General Information ......4 Brownout Protection with Adjustment ....23 Air Conditioner Wall Mount Model Nomenclature ..4 Pressure Service Ports ........23 Shipping Damage ..........
  • Page 3 Tables Table 1 Clearance Required for Service Access and Adequate Condenser Airflow ..... 9 Table 2 Minimum Clearances Required to Combustible Materials ......9 Table 3 Humidity Controls ....... 17 Table 4 Controllers ........17 Table 5 Thermostat Wire Size ......17 Table 6 Wall Thermostats ........
  • Page 4 WALL MOUNT GENERAL INFORMATION AIR CONDITIONER WALL MOUNT MODEL NOMENCLATURE – MODEL SERIES CONTROL MODULES J – LAC and Alarm Relay (ALR) CAPACITY 18 – 1½ Ton COIL OPTIONS 24 – 2 Ton X – Standard 30 – 2½ Ton 36 –...
  • Page 5 Fresh Air Intake Duct Work All duct work, supply and return, must be properly All units are built with fresh air inlet slots punched in sized for the design airflow requirement of the the service door. equipment. Air Conditioning Contractors of America If the unit is equipped with a fresh air damper (ACCA) is an excellent guide to proper sizing.
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION Basic Installation Design and Condensate Water Drainage Application Planning Review all codes and requirements for unit condensate drainage. A clear, flexible PVC drain hose (3/4" ID, 1" Successful unit installations require proper planning OD) extends from the drain pan in the upper section of and site inspection before installation begins.
  • Page 7 Ducted Applications this manual. A non-restrictive metallic supply air grille with deflectors is required for free blow applications. Field fabricated supply and return duct work may be Contact the local distributor or visit www.bardhvac.com installed inside the structure being conditioned. A short for ordering information.
  • Page 8 • Appropriate safety gear including gloves and safety 2. Locate and mark bolt hole locations and bottom glasses mounting bracket location. Install bottom mounting bracket with field-supplied fasteners to • 5/16" hex bit with drill driver wall if it is to be used (optional). Bracket must be •...
  • Page 9 TABLE 1 Clearance Required for Service Access and Adequate Condenser Airflow Left Right Discharge Model Side Side Side J18A J24A 15" 20" J30A J36A J18L J24L 20" 15" J30L J36L NOTE: For side-by-side installation of two J**A models, there must be 20" between units. This can be reduced to 15"...
  • Page 10 FIGURE 2 Unit Dimensions Supply Return Width Depth Height J18*B 33.300 17.125 74.563 7.88 19.88 11.88 19.88 35.00 10.88 29.75 20.56 30.75 32.06 33.25 31.00 2.63 34.13 26.06 10.55 3.94 12.00 9.00 J24*B J30*B 38.200 17.125 74.563 7.88 27.88 13.88 27.88 40.00 10.88 29.75 17.93 30.75 32.75 33.25 31.00 2.75 39.13 26.75 9.14 3.94 12.00 9.00...
  • Page 11 Manual 2100-707D Page 11 of 39...
  • Page 12 Manual 2100-707D Page 12 of 39...
  • Page 13 FIGURE 4 Electric Heat Clearance J30AB, J30LB, J36AB, J36LB NOTE 1: SIDE SECTION VIEW OF SUPPLY AIR DUCT FOR WALL MOUNTED UNIT SHOWING 1/4" CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES. WARNING Fire hazard. Maintain minimum 1/4" clearance between the supply air duct and combustible materials in the first 3' of ducting.
  • Page 14 FIGURE 5 Wall Mounting Instructions WALL STRUCTURE See Figures 3A and 3B Mounting Instructions FACTORY SUPPLIED RAIN FLASHING. MOUNT ON UNIT BEFORE INSTALLATION SUPPLY AIR SUPPLY AIR SUPPLY AIR DUCT OPENING OPENING RETURN AIR RETURN AIR RETURN AIR OPENING OPENING OPENING BOTTOM MOUNTING WOOD OR STEEL SIDING...
  • Page 15 FIGURE 7 Common Wall Mounting Installations Non-Ducted Installations Ducted Installations Unit is Unit is Ceiling Ceiling sealed to sealed to wall. wall. Supply Air Duct Adjustable Supply Grille Optional Dropped Ceiling Wall Wall Mount Mount Fixed Blade Unit Unit Fixed Blade Return Grille Return Grille Indoor Area Indoor Area...
  • Page 16 Wiring – Main Power Wiring – Low Voltage All 230/208V 1 phase and 3 phase equipment have WARNING dual primary voltage transformers. All equipment leaves the factory wired on 240V tap. For 208V operation, reconnect from 240V to 208V tap. The acceptable operating voltage range for the 240 and 208V taps are: Electrical shock hazard.
  • Page 17 TABLE 3 Y1 terminal is the 24VAC input for Balanced Climate compressor cooling operation. The Y2 terminal is the Humidity Controls 24VAC input for compressor cooling standard operation. Y1 and Y2 are connected with a brass jumper bar which Part Number Predominate Features can be removed to enable Balanced Climate mode.
  • Page 18 TABLE 6 Wall Thermostats Part Number Predominate Features 8403-060 3 stage Cool; 3 stage Heat; Electronic Programmable/Non-Programmable; HP or Conventional; Auto or Manual (1120-445) changeover; Dehumidification Output 3 stage Cool, 3 stage Heat; Programmable/Non-Programmable; HP or Conventional; Auto or Manual Changeover; CS9B-THOA Humidity Sensor w/ dehumidification;...
  • Page 19 FIGURE 9 Thermostat Connections Units With Dehumidification 8403-038 8403-057 Mechanical Humidistat (TH311OD1040) or T4 Pro 8403-089 8403-058 (TH522OD1151) 8403-047 8403-059 (TH522OD1219/U) Electronic Humidistat or T6 Pro 8403-090 8403-092 Optional CO2 Controller Bard Part #8403-067 24VAC CO2 OUT TEMP-OUT Unit Low B/W1 Voltage Term.
  • Page 20 START UP REMEMBER: When adding R-410A refrigerant, it must come out of the charging cylinder/tank as a liquid to avoid any fractionation, and to ensure optimal system performance. Refer to instructions for the cylinder that is being utilized for proper method of liquid extraction. These units require R-410A refrigerant and polyol ester oil.
  • Page 21 However, three phase compressors will rotate in either supply and return air registers. This reduces airflow direction depending upon phasing of the power. through the system, which shortens equipment Since there is a 50-50 chance of connecting power service life as well as increasing operating costs. in such a way as to cause rotation in the reverse 2.
  • Page 22 Vent Connection Plug Low Pressure Detection High Pressure Detection All units are equipped with a vent connection plug in LPC and HPC Status LEDs the side of the control panel for the different ventilation Test Mode packages to plug in to. If the compressor will not start Brownout Protection with Adjustment and there is no "Y1"...
  • Page 23 Low Pressure Detection the voltage to recover. This delay only happens when the CC terminal energizes. The delay can be set to 1 Low pressure switch monitoring allows for a lockout second (A DIP switch), 5 seconds (B DIP switch) or 10 condition in a situation where the switch is open.
  • Page 24 SERVICE Troubleshooting NIDEC SELECTECH D. Check the external static pressure (total of TROUBLESHOOTING GE X13-SERIES ECM2.3 ™ MOTORS both supply and return) to ensure it is within Series ECM Motors the range as listed on the unit serial plate. If If the Motor Is Running higher than allowed, additional duct work is NOTE: Bard Models PA13242;...
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GE X13-SERIES ECM2.3 ™ MOTORS CONT’D. 2. Initiate a demand from the thermostat and check the Model X13 Communication Diagnostics 2. If the motor has proper high voltage and ground at A. If the low voltage communication is not voltage between the common and the appropriate motor The X13 motor is communicated through 24 VAC low voltage the L/L1, G, N/L2 connections, then continue with...
  • Page 26 Fan Blade Setting Dimensions R-410A Refridgerant Charge Shown in Figure 13 is the correct fan blade setting This unit was charged at the factory with the quantity of for proper air delivery across the outdoor coil. Refer to refrigerant listed on the serial plate. AHRI capacity and Table 7 for unit specific dimension.
  • Page 27 TABLE 8 Cooling Pressure – Standard Airflow Air Temperature Entering Outdoor Coil °F Return Air Temp Model Pressure (DB/WB) Low Side 75/62 High Side Low Side J18A/L 80/67 High Side Low Side 85/72 High Side Low Side 75/62 High Side Low Side J24A/L 80/67...
  • Page 28 TABLE 9 Cooling Pressure – Balanced Climate Airflow Air Temperature Entering Outdoor Coil °F Return Air Temp Model Pressure (DB/WB) Low Side 75/62 High Side Low Side W18A/L 80/67 High Side Low Side 85/72 High Side Low Side 75/62 High Side Low Side W24A/L 80/67...
  • Page 29 TABLE 10 Electrical Specifications − J**AB Series Single Circuit Multiple Circuit   Maximum   Rated   Minimum Field  External Fuse Field Power Ground Maximum Field Model Volts  Circuit Minimum Power Wire Size Wire Size & Phase External Power Ground...
  • Page 30 TABLE 11 Electrical Specifications − J**LB Series Single Circuit Multiple Circuit   Maximum   Rated   Minimum Field  External Fuse Field Power Ground Model Volts Maximum Field  Circuit Minimum Power Wire Size Wire Size External Power Ground &...
  • Page 31 Setting Unit Airflow will run in this mode at all times unless there is a call for ventilation, electric heat or 2nd stage cooling The unit is set from the factory at the default speed. from a 2-stage thermostat. At that time, the unit will Most units have three selectable cooling speed taps automatically activate a higher speed tap.
  • Page 32 Speed Tap 3 – Default LO Cooling & Heating Programmed blower speed taps are as follows (see also Figure 15): Speed tap 3 is programmed for rated speed in the Speed Tap 1: Vent/blower only speed SelecTech motor. This means that if speed tap 3 is energized, the airflow amount will be the default Speed Tap 2: Balanced Climate speed airflow.
  • Page 33 TABLE 14 Indoor Blower Performance Default LO Optional MED Balanced Climate Optional HI Cooling Cooling & Heating/ Cooling & Heating E.S.P. Speed & Heating Speed Ventilation Speed Speed (In. H Dry Coil Wet Coil Dry Coil Wet Coil Dry Coil Wet Coil Dry Coil Wet Coil...
  • Page 34 TABLE 15 Maximum ESP of Operation Electric Heat Only J18A/L, Model J30A/L, J36A/L J24A/L Outlet FRONT FRONT Speed Single High -A0Z -A05 -A08 -A10 -A15 -B0Z -B06 -B09 -B15 -C0Z -C06 -C09 -C15 Values shown are for units equipped with standard 1"...
  • Page 35 TABLE 17 Vent and Control Options Part Number Description CMC-15 Start Kit (230V 1-Phase) FAD-NE2 Fresh Air Damper - No Exhaust ECONS-3 Economizer - School ECONWD-2 Economizer - Bldg. Equipment, Enthalpy or Temperature FAD-NE3 Fresh Air Damper - No Exhaust ECONS-3 Economizer - School ECONWD-3...
  • Page 36 TABLE 18A Optional Accessories – Right Hand EHW1TAB-A05 EHW1TAB-A08 EHW2TAB-A05 EHW2TAB-A08 EHW2TA-A10 EHW2TA-B06 EHWH24B-C06 EHW3TA-A05 EHW3TA-A08 EHW3TA-A10 EHW3TAB-A10 EHW3TA-A15 Heater Kits EHW3TAB-A15 EHW30A-B06 EHW3TA-B06 EHW3TA-B09 EHW3TAB-B09 EHW3TA-B15 EHW3TAB-B15 EHW3TA-C06 EHW3TA-C09 EHW3TA-C12 EHW3TA-C15 EHW3TAB-C15 WMCB-02A WMCB-02B Circuit Breaker WMCB-03A (WMCB) WMCB-03B Pull Disconnect (WMPD) WMCB-05A WMPD-01C...
  • Page 37 TABLE 18B Optional Accessories – Left Hand EHW1TAB-A05L EHW1TAB-A08L EHW2TAB-A05L EHW2TAB-A08L EHW2TA-A10L EHW2TA-B06L EHW3TA-A05L EHW3TA-A08L EHW3TA-A10L Heater Kits EHW3TAB-A10L EHW3TA-A15L EHW3TA-B09L EHW3TAB-B09L EHW3TA-B15L EHW3TAB-B15L EHW3TA-C09L EHW3TA-C15L EHW3TAB-C15L WMCB-02AL Circuit Breaker WMCB-02BL (WMCB) WMCB-03AL WMCB-03BL Pull Disconnect (WMPD) WMCB-05AL WMPD-01CL Manual 2100-707D Page 37 of 39...
  • Page 38 GRAPH 1 J18*B FAD-NE2, 3 W/O Exhaust Ventilation Delivery GRAPH 2 J24*B FAD-NE2, 3 W/O Exhaust Ventilation Delivery Manual 2100-707D Page 38 of 39...
  • Page 39 GRAPH 3 J30*B FAD-NE2, 3 W/O Exhaust Ventilation Delivery GRAPH 4 J36*B FAD-NE2, 3 W/O Exhaust Ventilation Delivery Manual 2100-707D Page 39 of 39...

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