Lennox VRF VWMB Series Installation Instruction
Lennox VRF VWMB Series Installation Instruction

Lennox VRF VWMB Series Installation Instruction

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©2018 Lennox Industries Inc. Dallas, Texas, USA
THIS MANUAL MUST BE LEFT WITH THE OWNER
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
These instructions are intended as a general guide and do
not supersede local codes in any way. Consult authorities
having jurisdiction before installation.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, ser vice or
maintenance can cause property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
Installation and service must be performed by a li censed
professional HVAC installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
Failure to follow safety warnings and these instruc tions
exactly could result in property damage, dan gerous
operation, serious injury, or death.
Any additions, changes, or conversions required in order
for the appliance to satisfactorily meet the ap plication
needs must be made by a licensed profes sional HVAC
installer (or equivalent) using factory-specified parts.
Do not use this system if any part has been under water.
A flood-damaged appliance is extremely dan gerous.
Immediately call a licensed professional HVAC service
technician (or equivalent) to inspect the system and to
replace all controls and electrical parts that have been
wet, or to replace the system, if deemed necessary.
CAUTION
As with any mechanical equipment, contact with sharp
sheet metal edges can result in personal injury. Take
care while handling this equipment and wear gloves and
protective clothing.
To ensure proper system performance and reliability,
Lennox does not recommend operation of VRF systems
during any phase of construction. Construction debris,
low temperatures, harmful vapors, and operation of the
unit with misplaced filters can damage the units. Failure
to follow these guidelines will result in the warranty
being voided.
VRF
1
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTION
VWMB Wall-Mounted Units
VRF SYSTEMS -- Indoor Units
507887-01
12/2018
IMPORTANT
The Clean Air Act of 1990 bans the intentional venting
of refrigerant (CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs) as of July 1,
1992. Approved methods of recovery, recycling or
reclaiming must be followed. Fines and/or incarceration
may be levied for noncompliance. These units must be
installed as a part of a matched system as specified in
the Product Specifications (EHB) bulletin.
General
The VWMB wall-mounted indoor units are matched with
an outdoor heat recovery or heat pump unit to create a
VRF (variable refrigerant flow) system that uses R-410A
refrigerant. VWMB indoor units are designed for indoor
installation only.
Refer to the Product Specification bulletin (EHB) for the
proper use of these indoor units with specific heat pumps,
heat recovery units, mode switching devices, branch
pipes, line sets and controls.
These instructions are intended as a general guide and do
not supersede local or national codes in any way.
Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before
installation.
Shipping and Packing List
Check the components for shipping damage. If you find
any damage, immediately contact the last carrier.
Package 1 of 2 contains the following:
1 - Assembled indoor unit with mounting bracket
8 - Mounting bracket securing screws
8 - Plastic screw anchors
1 - Roll tape
1 - Flexible condensate drain pipe
1 - Wall sleeve
1 - Plastic cover for wall sleeve
1 - Resistor
2 - Brass flare nut
1 - Water level switch cable
1 - Installation manual

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  • Page 1 1 - Wall sleeve To ensure proper system performance and reliability, 1 - Plastic cover for wall sleeve Lennox does not recommend operation of VRF systems during any phase of construction. Construction debris, 1 - Resistor low temperatures, harmful vapors, and operation of the 2 - Brass flare nut unit with misplaced filters can damage the units.
  • Page 2: Safety Requirements

    NOTE - Only Lennox VRF indoor units will work with Lennox VRF outdoor units and associated mechanical equipment. Lennox Mini Split indoor units are similar in appearance but must not be connected to a Lennox VRF refrigerant circuit. Please refer to model numbers to confirm compatibility. Model numbers for Lennox VRF units start with a “V”...
  • Page 3: Unit Dimensions - Inches (Mm)

    Unit Dimensions - inches (mm) VWMB007H4, VWMB009H4, VWMB012H4, VWMB015H4, VWMB018H4 4-1/2 (686) (114) TOP VIEW 12-3/8 (314) 7-1/2 34-5/8 (191) (879) 8 - 3/4 (222) (991) SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW BOTTOM VIEW VWMB024H4, VWMB030H4 1-3/4 (914) (44) 10-3/8 (264) TOP VIEW 8 - 7/8...
  • Page 4 Clearances WALL WALL Vertical Clearance - Clearance to Ceiling - 6 inches (152 mm) Minimum (127) (127) Minimum Minimum FRONT VIEW Vertical Clearance - Clearance to Floor - 72 inches (1829 mm) Minimum NOTE - Provide 96 inches (2438) clearance to floor for best performance Indoor Unit Placement AVOID WARNING...
  • Page 5: Installation

    Determining Wall Mounting Plate Location Installation 1. Remove the wall mounting plate from the back of the Wall Mounting Plate Installation indoor unit. Install the wall mounting plate so that it is correctly positioned horizontally and vertically. The indoor unit must be installed level on the wall to allow proper condensate Left piping drainage.
  • Page 6 Wall Sleeve Installation Install Unit on Wall Mounting Plate The utility bundle may be routed out of the back of the unit 1. A length of field-provided flexible condensate piping or out either side. If the bundle is to be routed out the back should be connected to the drain prior to securing the through an external wall, use a field-provided wall sleeve unit to the wall mounting plate.
  • Page 7: Refrigerant Piping Connections

    Refrigerant Piping Connections Table 1. Refrigerant Piping Connections WARNING Size Liquid Line Vapor Line Refrigerant leaks are unlikely; however, if a refrigerant (Btuh) leak occurs, open a door or windows to dilute the refrigerant in the room. Turn off the unit and all other 7000 appliances that may cause a spark.
  • Page 8 Table 2. Flare Nut Torque Recommendations IMPORTANT Outside Recommended No torque wrench Flared connections should always be accessible and Diameter Torque available must be insulated to prevent condensation. See Figure Finger tighten and use an appropriately sized wrench to turn Inches U.S.
  • Page 9: Wiring Connections

    Table 3. Condensate Pump Accessory Options Max Flow Model Capacity Brand Model # Cat # Rate suction Name head (ft.) (gal per hr) lift* VWMB007H4 - VWMB018H4 MicroBlue X85-003 14T74 6 ft MicroBlue VWMB007H4 - VWMB018H4 T18-016 17A24 Fascia Kit Blue Diamond MaxiBlue...
  • Page 10 Indoor units and mode selection boxes on the same maintenance purposes. Indoor unit and mode selection refrigeration circuit should have a common power supply box power supply MUST not be taken from the outdoor but must have an independent disconnect switch installed unit.
  • Page 11 Outdoor unit Outdoor unit Outdoor unit (sub1 unit) (main unit) (sub2 unit) H1 H2 Outdoor Unit Communication Terminal Block (H1 H2 (H1 H2 (H1 H2 (PQ) (PQ) (PQ) (PQ) MS Box Communication Terminal Block HA HB 12V COM P (PQ) (PQ) Indoor Unit Communication Terminal Block Ground cable shield...
  • Page 12 Outdoor unit Outdoor unit Outdoor unit (main unit) (sub1 unit) (sub2 unit) (H1 H2 (H1 H2 (H1 H2 H1 H2 Outdoor Unit Communication Terminal Block (PQ) HA HB 12V COM P Indoor Unit Communication Terminal Block Ground cable shield (PQ) to Indoor Unit chassis Install a terminating resistor (Ω120) at the last indoor unit terminals P and Q of the daisy chain.
  • Page 13 Code Name Code Name Code Name Indoor fan motor Room temp. sensor Outlet pipe temp. sensor Swing motor Mid-pipe temp. sensor TX1-2 Terminal Electronic expansion valve Inlet pipe temp. sensor XP1-7/XS1-7 Connectors HHE interface FAN CTON HTON AUXH NET0 NET1 Current range (0~1A) Voltage range (0~AC/DC24V) CN53...
  • Page 14 Code Name Code Name Code Name Indoor fan motor Room temp. sensor Outlet pipe temp. sensor Swing motor Mid-pipe temp. sensor TX1-2 Terminal Electronic expansion valve Inlet pipe temp. sensor XP1-7/XS1-7 Connectors HHE interface FAN CTON HTON AUXH NET0 NET1 L1 L2 Current range (0~1A) Voltage range (0~AC/DC24V)
  • Page 15 Auxiliary Heat Relay Cat # Model # Description 17U44 V0CTRL92P-3 VRF HHE Relay Kit Network Address and Commissioning After the system has been installed, each indoor unit must be assigned an address as part of the commissioning procedure. Spot Check Instructions Use the Spot Check Performance tables below and the Manual button on the unit receiver to view diagnostic information the indoor unit.
  • Page 16: Error Code Description

    Troubleshooting Digital Display Make note of the code (E1, EE, etc.), then reset the display by pressing the ON/OFF button on the unit controller. The indoor unit is equipped with a a digital display on the Press the ON/OFF button a second time to reapply power front cover.
  • Page 17 Technical Support 1-844-GET-VRF1 (1-844-438-8731) vrftechsupport@lennoxind.com www.LennoxVRF.com Download the app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store.

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