Solair J18HA-A Installation Instructions Manual

Solair J18HA-A Installation Instructions Manual

Wall mounted packaged heat pump & low voltage control circuit wiring
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PACKAGED HEAT PUMP
CONTROL CIRCUIT WIRING
J18HA-A
J24HA-A
J30HA-A
J36HA-A
J42HA-A
J48HA-A
J60HA-A
WALL MOUNTED
&
LOW VOLTAGE
Models:
J24HA-B
J30HA-B
J36HA-B
J42HA-B
J48HA-B
J60HA-B
J24HA-C
J30HA-C
J36HA-C
J42HA-C
J48HA-C
J60HA-C
Manual:
2100-660
Supersedes: NEW
Date:
4-27-16
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1 of 32

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WALL MOUNTED PACKAGED HEAT PUMP & LOW VOLTAGE CONTROL CIRCUIT WIRING Models: J18HA-A J24HA-A J24HA-B J24HA-C J30HA-A J30HA-B J30HA-C J36HA-A J36HA-B J36HA-C J42HA-A J42HA-B J42HA-C J48HA-A J48HA-B J48HA-C J60HA-A J60HA-B J60HA-C Manual: 2100-660 Supersedes: NEW Date: 4-27-16 Page...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Start Up ..............19 Getting Other Information and Publications ..3 General ............. 19 Topping Off System Charge ......... 19 Wall Mount General Information ......4 Safety Practices ..........19 Heat Pump Wall Mount Model Nomenclature ..4 Important Installer Note ........20 Shipping Damage ..........
  • Page 3: Getting Other Information And Publications

    GETTING OTHER INFORMATION AND PUBLICATIONS For more information, contact these publishers: These publications can help when installing the heat pump. They can usually be found at the local library or purchased directly from the publisher. Be sure to ACCA Air Conditioning Contractors of America consult the current edition of each standard.
  • Page 4: Wall Mount General Information

    WALL MOUNT GENERAL INFORMATION HEAT PUMP WALL MOUNT MODEL NOMENCLATURE – CONTROL MODULES REVISION MODEL NUMBER (See Spec. Sheet S3533)  CAPACITY 18 - 1½ Ton VOLTS & PHASE COIL OPTIONS H - Heat Pump 24 - 2 Ton A - 230/208/60/1 X - Standard COLOR OPTIONS 30 - 2½...
  • Page 5: Filter

    FILTER insulation. Flexible joints should be used to connect the duct work to the equipment in order to keep the A 2" pleated filter is standard with each unit. The noise transmission to a minimum. filter slides into position making it easy to service. This Models J18 and J24 are approved for 0"...
  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION WALL MOUNTING INFORMATION Minimum Clearances Required to Combustible Materials 1. Two holes for the supply and return air openings must be cut through the wall as shown in Figure 3. SUPPLY AIR DUCT MODELS CABINET FIRST 3' 2. On wood frame walls, the wall construction must be strong and rigid enough to carry the weight of J18H/J24H 0"...
  • Page 7: Figure 2 Unit Dimensions

    FIGURE 2 Dimensions of Basic Unit for Architectural and Installation Requirements (Nominal) SUPPLY RETURN WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT MODEL J18HA 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 4.19 12.00 9.00 J24HA J30HA...
  • Page 8: Figure 3A Mounting Instructions - J18H, J24H

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  • Page 9: Figure 3B Mounting Instructions - J30H, J36H

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  • Page 10: Figure 3C Mounting Instructions - J42H, J48H

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  • Page 11: Figure 3D Mounting Instructions - J60H

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  • Page 12: Figure 4 Electric Heat Clearance

    FIGURE 4 Electric Heat Clearance J30H, J36H, J42H, J48H, J60H SEE NOTE BELOW SIDE SECTION VIEW OF SUPPLY AIR DUCT FOR WALL-MOUNTED UNIT SHOWING 1/4" CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES. WARNING A minimum of 1/4" clearance must be maintained between the supply air duct and combustible materials.
  • Page 13: Figure 5 Wall Mounting Instructions

    FIGURE 5 Wall Mounting Instructions WALL STRUCTURE SEE FIGURES 3A-D – 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 BRACKET.
  • Page 14: Figure 7 Common Wall Mounting Installations

    FIGURE 7 Common Wall Mounting Installations SUPPLY DUCT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN ATTIC OR BELOW CEILING RAFTERS AS SHOWN RAIN RAIN FLASHING RAFTERS FLASHING RAFTERS FINISHED CEILING SURFACE SUPPLY AIR DUCT SUPPLY AIR DUCT FINISHED CEILING SURFACE W/ GRILLE RETURN AIR RETURN AIR OPENING W/ GRILLE...
  • Page 15: Wiring - Main Power

    WIRING – MAIN POWER For low voltage wiring, an 18 gauge copper, color-coded cable is recommended. See Table 4 on page 16 for Refer to the unit rating plate for wire sizing information more information. and maximum fuse or circuit breaker size. Each outdoor unit is marked with a “Minimum Circuit Low Voltage Connections Ampacity”.
  • Page 16: Table 1 Wall Thermostats

    TABLE 1 Wall Thermostats Part Number Predominate Features 8403-058 2 stage Cool, 2 stage Heat; Electronic Non-Programmable; (TH5220D1151) HP or Conventional (Default: HP); Auto or Manual changeover 8403-060 3 stage Cool; 3 stage Heat; Electronic Programmable/Non-Programmable; (1120-445) HP or Conventional; Auto or Manual changeover; Dehumidification Output 3 Stage Heat, 3 Stage Cool;...
  • Page 17 FIGURE 8 Programmable Thermostat Connections Completestat Model #CS9B-THO or Model #CS9BE-THO W1/E Yellow Blue Orange White Thermostat W1/E YO/D Bard #8403-060 Optional CO2 Controller Bard Part #8403-067 24VAC CO2 OUT TEMP-OUT Unit Low W3/8 B/W1 Voltage Term. Strip 12-Pin Vent Plug ALL VENT OPTIONS PLUG IN HERE If not equipped with a ventilation option to plug in, a jumper plug must be installed.
  • Page 18 FIGURE 9 Non-Programmable Thermostat Connections (not for use on models equipped with an economizer) Units With Dehumidification 8403-038 Mechanical Humidistat 8403-058 (TH522OD1151) 1 Stage Cool 8403-059 8403-047 2 Stage Heat (TH522OD1219/U) Electronic Humidistat Optional CO2 Controller Bard Part #8403-067 24VAC CO2 OUT TEMP-OUT Unit Low...
  • Page 19: Start Up

    START UP THESE UNITS REQUIRE R-410A REMEMBER: When adding R-410A refrigerant, it must come out of the charging cylinder/tank as a REFRIGERANT AND POLYOL ESTER OIL. liquid to avoid any fractionation, and to ensure optimal system performance. Refer to instructions for the GENERAL cylinder that is being utilized for proper method of 1.
  • Page 20: Important Installer Note

    IMPORTANT INSTALLER NOTE PHASE MONITOR For improved start-up performance, wash the indoor All units with three phase scroll compressors are coil with dishwashing detergent. equipped with a three phase line monitor to prevent compressor damage due to phase reversal. HIGH AND LOW PRESSURE SWITCH The phase monitor in this unit is equipped with two LEDs.
  • Page 21: Sequence Of Operation

    SEQUENCE OF OPERATION control and the defrost timer will start accumulating run time. COOLING – Circuit R-Y makes at thermostat pulling After 30, 60 or 90 minutes of heat pump operation at in compressor contactor, starting the compressor 30°F or below, the heat pump control will place the and outdoor motor.
  • Page 22 activate the timing circuit. This permits the defrost cycle to be checked out in warmer weather conditions without the outdoor temperature having to fall into the defrost region. In order to terminate the defrost test, the SEN JMP jumper must be removed. If left in place too long, the compressor could stop due to the high pressure control opening because of high pressure condition created by operating in the cooling mode with outdoor fan off.
  • Page 23: Figure 10 Defrost Control Board

    FIGURE 10 Defrost Control Board TIME (SEC) LOW PRESSURE BYPASS TIMER SWITCH 120* *(FACTORY SETTING 120 SECONDS) ACCUMULATED DEFROST TIME TIMER (FACTORY SETTING 60 MIN.) MIS-2668 A Model Setting J18HA J24HA J30HA J36HA J42HA J48HA J60HA Manual 2100-660 Page 23 of 32...
  • Page 24: Service

    SERVICE SOLID STATE HEAT PUMP CONTROL NOTE: If there was no power to 24 volt transformer, TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE the compressor and outdoor fan motor will not start for 5 minutes. This is because of the 1. NOTE: A thorough understanding of the defrost compressor short cycle protection.
  • Page 25: Checking Temperature Sensor Outside Unit Circuit

    CHECKING TEMPERATURE SENSOR 3. Check resistance reading to chart of resistance. Use sensor ambient temperature. (Tolerance of OUTSIDE UNIT CIRCUIT part is ± 10%.) 1. Disconnect temperature sensor from board and 4. If sensor resistance reads very low, sensor is from outdoor coil.
  • Page 26: Figure 11 Fan Blade Setting

    FAN BLADE SETTING DIMENSIONS REMOVAL OF FAN SHROUD The correct fan blade setting for proper air delivery 1. Disconnect all power to the unit. across the outdoor coil is shown in Figure 11. Refer to 2. Remove the screws holding both grilles, one on Table 6 for unit specific dimension.
  • Page 27: Table 7A Cooling Pressure

    TABLE 7A – Cooling Pressure Air Temperature Entering Outdoor Coil °F Return Air Temp Model Pressure (DB/WB) Low Side 75/62 High Side Low Side J18HA 80/67 High Side Low Side 85/72 High Side Low Side 75/62 High Side Low Side J24HA 80/67 High Side...
  • Page 28: Table 8 Electrical Specifications

    TABLE 8 Electrical Specifications Single Circuit Dual Circuit  Minimum k Maximum  Rated Volts Field Circuit External Fuse or Field Power Ground Maximum Field MODEL Minimum & Phase Power Ampacity Ckt. Breaker Wire Size Wire Size External Power Ground Circuit Circuits Fuse or...
  • Page 29 TABLE 9 Recommended Airflow Recommended Factory Speed Model Rated CFM * Rated ESP * Airflow Range Connection J18H 600  575 - 725 J24H 700 - 925 Single J30H 1000 930 - 1300 High J36H 1100 930 - 1350 High J42H 1400 1250 - 1700...
  • Page 30: Table 11 Maximum Esp Of Operation

    TABLE 11 Maximum ESP of Operation Electric Heat Only Model Front Outlet Model High J18H Speed Speed J24H J30H J24H J36H J24H J30H J36H J30H J36H J42H J48H J60H Model Speed KW High Speed Low Speed High Speed Low Speed High Speed Low Speed -A00...
  • Page 31: Table 13 Optional Accessories

    TABLE 13 Optional Accessories Part Number EHW18H-A04 EHW18H-A08 EHW2TH-A04 EHW2TH-A08 EHWH24-B06B EHWH24B-C06 EHWH30-A05 EHW30H-A10 EHWH36-A05 EHW3TH-A10 EHW3TH-A15 EHWH03-B06 EHW36H-B06 EHWH03-B09 EHW3TH-B15 EHW3TH-C06 EHW3TA-C09 EHW3TH-C15 EHW4TH-A05 EHWH42-A05B EHW4TH-A10 EHW4TH-A15 EHWH42-A15B EHWH04-A20B EHWH05-B06B EHWH05-B09B EHWH05-B15B EHW4TH-C06 EHW4TH-C09 EHW4TH-C15 EHWH04-A15B EHW5TH-A10 EHW4TH-B18 WMCB-02A WMCB-02B WMCB-03A WMCB-03B...
  • Page 32: Table 14 Vent And Control Options

    TABLE 14 Vent and Control Options Part Number Description Low Ambient Control – Heat Pump (LAC) CMH-27 Outdoor Thermostat – Heat Pump (ODT) CMH-28 CMH-29 LAC and ODT – Heat Pump CMH-30 LAC and Start Kit (1-PH only) k CMH-31 LAC, ODT and Start Kit (1-PH only) k CMH-22 Low Ambient Control –...

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