Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Important Safety Information Personal Injury Or Death Hazards Operation of Equipment in During Construction Equipment Identification Model and Serial Number Location Model and Serial Number information is found on the Manufacturer’s DATA TAG, located on the front or top. Model Number Reference Guide Serial Number Reference Guide SPECIFICATIONS...
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9K, 12K 265V 18K Unit Assembly 24K Unit Assembly 18K, 24K Refrigeration Assembly 18K Blower Assembly 24K Blower Assembly 18K 230V Control Box 24K 230V Control Box 18K 265V Control Box 24K 265V Control Box AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES WARRANTY FRIEDRICH AUTHORIZED PARTS DEPOTS...
INTRODUCTION Important Safety Information The information in this manual is intended for use by a qualified technician who is familiar with the safety procedures required for installation and repair, and who is equipped with the proper tools and test instruments required to service this product.
INTRODUCTION Personal Injury Or Death Hazards WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA SAFETY Do not remove, disable or Ne pas supprime, désactiver No eliminar, desactivar o bypass this unit’s safety ou contourner cette l´unité pasar por alto los dispositi- FIRST devices. Doing so may des dispositifs de sécurité, vos de seguridad de la cause fire, injuries, or...
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INTRODUCTION Personal Injury Or Death Hazards • REFRIGERATION SYSTEM REPAIR HAZARDS: • Use approved standard refrigerant recovering procedures and equipment to relieve high pressure before opening system for repair. • Do not allow liquid refrigerant to contact skin. Direct contact with liquid refrigerant can result in minor to moderate injury.
INTRODUCTION Operation of Equipment in During Construction • OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE AVOIDED DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASES WHICH WILL PRODUCE AIRBORNE DUST OR CONTAMINTES NEAR OR AROUND AIR INTAKE OPENINGS: • Wood or metal framing; • Drywalling or sheathing, • Spackling or applying joint compound.
This service manual was written to assist the professional service technician to quickly and accurately diagnose and repair malfunctions. Installation procedures are not given in this manual. They are given in the Installation and Operation Manual which can be aquired on the Friedrich website (www.friedrich.com).
INTRODUCTION Model Number Reference Guide V H A 09 K 34 RT P - A ENGINEERING REVSION LETTER INDICATES AN ENGINEERING MODIFI- CATION TO AN EXISTING SERIES MODEL V=VERTICAL SERIES MARKETING SUFFIX LETTER INDICATES MODIFICATION TO FUNCTION AN EXISTING MODEL SERIES H - HEAT PUMP OPTIONS RT = STANDARD REMOTE...
INTRODUCTION Serial Number Reference Guide 17 12 M 00001 NUMERIC SEQUENCE YEAR OF MANUFACTURE FIRST UNIT OF EACH MONTH = 00001 17 = 2017 18 = 2018 19 = 2019 20 = 2020 21 = 2021 22 = 2022 MONTH OF MANUFACTURE 01 = JANUARY MANUFACTURING LOCATION 02 = FEBRUARY...
SPECIFICATIONS Chassis Specifications 9K, 12K Front Side Rear 23 1/8” 23 1/8” 10” SUPPLY D UC T DIAMETER 2 15/16” 1/8” CONDEN SE R INLET AIR 29 1/2” 29 1/2” 31” RETURN CONDENSER 1/2” EXHAUST 1 1/2” UNIT TOP VIEW DIMENSIONS O utside Wall Figure 202 (9-12K Chassis Specs)
SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Requirements ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WIRE SIZE USE ONLY WIRE SIZE RECOMMENDED FOR SINGLE OUTLET BRANCH CIRCUIT. FUSE/CIRCUIT BREAK- USE ONLY TYPE AND SIZE FUSE OR HACR CIR- CUIT BREAKER INDICATED ON UNIT’S RATING GUIDE. PROPER OVER CURRENT PROTECTION TO THE UNITS IS THE RESPON- SIBILITY OF THE OWNER.
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SPECIFICATIONS Sound Data Sound Power and STC MODEL INDOOR (DBA) OUTDOOR (DBA) HIGH COOL LOW COOL HIGH COOL LOW COOL VHA09 63.6 61.4 75.4 72.9 VHA12 63.0 60.8 75.3 72.7 VHA18 67.2 65.7 74.9 74.8 VHA24 67.8 66.4 78.5 72.7 Figure 209 (Sound Data)
Condenser CFM & External Static Pressure VPAK is designed to install through an exterior wall with a plenum (VPAWP-8, VPAWP-14) and a Friedrich external louver . NOTE: If the Friedrich designed plenum and louver combinations are not used, the selections and design must be evaluated by Friedrich to ensure the total pressure drop does not exceed the maximum allowable limits.
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72” must be kept. FENCE MAJOR OBSTRUCTIONS The the example pictured above is for reference only and does not represent all possible installations. Please contact Friedrich Air Conditioning for information regarding e ects of other installation arrangements. Figure 212...
Electronic Control Board Features The Friedrich Vert-I-Pak has state of the art features to improve guest comfort and conserve energy. Below is a list of standard features on every Friedrich VPAK and their benefitt to the owner. Quite Start/ Stop...
Operation Electronic Sequence of Operation Compressor and Reversing Valve Control Active Mode Compressor Reversing Valve Cooling De-Energized Heat - Pump Energized Heat - Electric Fan Only Reversing Valve The reversing valve stays in the last state until a call for heat or cooling. The reversing valve only changes when required to provide coooling or heat pump.
OPERATION Compressor Lock Out Time The lockout feature ensures that the compressor is de-energized for a period of time. The timer varies randomly from 180 to 240 seconds. The compressor lockout is initiated every time the compressor is “off” due to: Satisfying the T-stat temperature set point Changing mode to fan only or heat Turning the unit off...
OPERATION Remote Wall Thermostat All Friedrich Vert-I-Pak units are factory configured to be controlled by using a single stage heat/cool remote wired wall mounted thermostat. Thermostat Selection SINGLE STAGE THERMOSTATS RT7P Wired, single stage, wall-mounted programmable thermostat with two fan speeds and backlight.
OPERATION Remote Wall Thermostat Location The thermostat should not be mounted where it may be affected by drafts, discharge air from registers (hot or cold), or heat radiated from the sun appliances, windows etc.. The thermostat should be located about 5 Ft. above the floor in an area of average temperature, with good air circulation.
OPERATION Unit Heat Control Operation - Heat Pump With Electric Heat Automatic Emergency Heat If the sealed system fails with a bad reversing valve or anything that causes the indoor coil to get colder than the indoor ambient temperature: 1) If the indoor coil thermistor senses a 5 degree temperature drop as compared to the ambient temperature thermistor and this lasts up to 5 minutes, the control board will switch the unit to electric heat and continue heating with it.
OPERATION Refrigeration Sequence Of Operation A good understanding of the basic operation of the refrigeration system is essential for the service technician. Without this understanding, accurate troubleshooting of refrigeration system problems will be more difficult and time consuming, if not (in some cases) entirely impossible.
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Routine Maintenance Coils & Chassis NOTE: Do not use a caustic cleaning agent on coils or base pan. Use a biodegradable cleaning agent and degreaser. The use of harsh cleaning materials may lead to deterioration of the aluminum fins or the coil end plates. The indoor coil and outdoor coils and base pan should be inspected periodically (annually or semi-annually) and cleaned of all debris (lint, dirt, leaves, paper, etc.) as necessary.
REMOVE AND INSTALL THE CHASSIS Remove The Chassis WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD WARNING Turn off electric power before service or installation. All electrical connections and wiring MUST be CUT/SEVER HAZARD Be careful with the sharp edges and corners. the National Electrical Code and all local codes Wear protective clothing and gloves, etc.
R-410A SEALED SYSTEM REPAIR The following is a list of important considerations WARNING when working with R-410A equipment R-410A pressure is approximately 60% higher than R-22 Refrigeration system under high pressure pressure. 2. R-410A cylinders must not be allowed to exceed 125 F, they may leak or rupture.
R-410A SEALED SYSTEM REPAIRS WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Unplug and/or disconnect all electrical power to the unit before performing inspections, maintenances or service. Failure to do so could result in electric shock, serious injury or death. WARNING HIGH PRESSURE HAZARD Sealed Refrigeration System contains refrigerant and oil under high pressure.
R-410A SEALED SYSTEM REPAIRS Undercharged Refrigerant Systems An undercharged system will result in poor WARNING performance (low pressures, etc.) in both the heating and cooling cycle. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Unplug and/or disconnect all electrical power to the unit before performing inspections, Whenever you service a unit with an undercharge of maintenances or service.
R-410A SEALED SYSTEM REPAIRS Overcharged Refrigerant Systems Whenever an overcharged system is indicated, always WARNING make sure that the problem is not caused by air flow problems. Improper air flow over the evaporator coil RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK may indicate some of the same symptoms as an over Unplug and/or disconnect all electrical power to the unit before performing inspections, charged system.
R-410A SEALED SYSTEM REPAIRS Restricted Refrigerant System Troubleshooting a restricted refrigerant system can be difficult. The following procedures are the more common problems and solutions to these problems. There are two types of refrigerant restrictions: Partial restrictions and complete restrictions. A partial restriction allows some of the refrigerant to circulate through the system.
R-410A SEALED SYSTEM REPAIRS Sealed System Method of Charging/ Repairs CAUTION WARNING FREEZE HAZARD BURN HAZARD Proper safety procedures must be followed, Proper safety procedures must be followed, and proper protective clothing must be worn and proper protective clothing must be worn when working with liquid refrigerant.
EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE External Static Pressure can best be described as the pressure difference (drop) between the Positive Pressure (discharge) and the Negative Pressure (intake) sides of the blower. External Static Pressure is developed by the blower as a result of resistance to airflow (Friction) in the air distribution system EXTERNAL to the VERT-I-PAK cabinet.
External Static Pressure Fresh Air Door The Fresh Air Door is an “intake” system. The fresh air door opened via a slide on the front of the chassis located just above the indoor coil. Move the slide left to open and right to close the fresh air door. The system is capable of up to 60 CFM of fresh air @ ~.3” H20 internal static pressure. Checking Approximate Airflow If an inclined manometer or Magnehelic gauge is not available to check the External Static Pressure, or the blower performance data is unavailable for your unit, approximate air fl ow call be calculated by measuring the temperature rise, then using tile following criteria.
COMPONENT TESTING Hermetic Components Check WARNING WARNING BURN HAZARD CUT/SEVER HAZARD Proper safety procedures must be followed, Be careful with the sharp edges and corners. and proper protective clothing must be worn when working with a torch. Wear protective clothing and gloves, etc. Failure to follow these procedures could Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
COMPONENT TESTING Reversing Valve Description And Operation The Reversing Valve controls the direction of refrigerant flow to the indoor and outdoor coils. It consists of a pressure-operated, main valve and a pilot valve actuated by a solenoid plunger. The solenoid is energized during the heating cycle only.
COMPONENT TESTING Testing The Reversing Valve Solenoid Coil WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power to the unit before servicing. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. The solenoid coil is an electromagnetic type coil mounted on the reversing valve and is energized during the operation of the compressor in the heating cycle.
COMPONENT TESTING Checking The Reversing Valve WARNING HIGH PRESSURE HAZARD Sealed Refrigeration System contains refrigerant and oil under high pressure. Proper safety procedures must be followed, and proper protective clothing must be worn when working with refrigerants. Failure to follow these procedures could result in serious injury or death.
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COMPONENT TESTING Replace The Reversing Valve WARNING NOTICE FIRE HAZARD HIGH PRESSURE HAZARD The use of a torch requires extreme care and proper Sealed Refrigeration System contains refrigerant judgment. Follow all safety recommended precautions and and oil under high pressure. Proper safety procedures must be followed, notice could result in moderate to serious property damage.
COMPONENT TESTING Touch Test Chart : To Service Reversing Valves NORMAL FUNCTION OF VALVE NOTES: VALVE OPERATING * TEMPERATURE OF VALVE BODY CONDITION ** WARMER THAN VALVE BODY POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIONS Cool Normal Cooling Cool *TVB as (2) as (1) Cool Normal Heating Cool...
COMPONENT TESTING Compressor Checks WARNING WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD BURN HAZARD Turn off electric power before service or installation. Proper safety procedures must be followed, All electrical connections and wiring MUST be and proper protective clothing must be worn when working with a torch. the National Electrical Code and all local codes which have jurisdiction.
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COMPONENT TESTING Compressor Checks WARNING WARNING HIGH PRESSURE HAZARD ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Sealed Refrigeration System contains refrigerant Turn off electric power before service or and oil under high pressure. installation. Extreme care must be used, if it Proper safety procedures must be followed, becomes necessary to work on equipment with and proper protective clothing must be worn power applied.
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COMPONENT TESTING Compressor Replacement 1. Be certain to perform all necessary electrical and refrigeration tests to be sure the compressor is actually defective before replacing. WARNING 2. Recover all refrigerant from the system though the process tubes. PROPER HANDLING OF RECOVERED REFRIGERANT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD ACCORDING TO EPA REGULATIONS IS REQUIRED.
COMPONENT TESTING Compressor Replacement -Special Procedure in Case of Compressor Burnout 1. Recover all refrigerant and oil from the system. 2. Remove compressor, capillary tube and filter drier from the system. 3. Flush evaporator condenser and all connecting tubing with dry nitrogen or equivalent.
COMPONENTS TESTING Fan Motor A single phase permanent split capacitor motor is used to drive the evaporator blower and condenser fan. A self- resetting overload is located inside the motor to protect against high temperature and high amperage conditions. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Turn off electric power before service or installation.
COMPONENTS TESTING Heating Element and Limit Switch WARNING Heating Element Example ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Turn off electric power before service or installation. Extreme care must be used, if it becomes necessary to work on equipment with power applied. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
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COMPONENTS TESTING Heating Element and Limit Switch VPAk 24K models 2.5 KW, 230 V, Resistance 18.61 Ohms + - 5%. Has 1 Limit Switch, Opens at 155° F, Closes at 125° F, It has a One Time Open Temp. of 200° F. 3.4 KW, 230 V, Resistance 13.68 Ohms + - 5%.
COMPONENTS TESTING WARNING Bellows Assembly Drain Pan Valve ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Turn off electric power before service or installation. Extreme care must be used, if it becomes necessary to work on equipment with power applied. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
COMPONENTS TESTING Testing the Diagnostic Service Module Testing the Electronic Control Board WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Turn off electric power before service or installation. Extreme care must be used, if it becomes necessary to work on equipment with power applied. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
COMPONENT TESTING Electronic Control Board Components Identification And Testing Back VPAK 24K Front High Pressure Switch Not Used Reversing Valve (Blue) Not Used (Green) Not Used Not Used High Speed Not Used Low Speed Transformer 115/230 Volts Diagnostic Servicer Module Not Used T-stat Terminals Transformer voltage...
COMPONENT TESTING 24k Indoor Blower Motor Check for appropriate Trace wiring to nd problem Line Voltage at L and N Check for 10 vdc at green and If no voltage is present, remove brown wire at pins C and D. harness and jump C and D.
TROUBLESHOOTING Error Codes and Alarm Status Unit Control Panel The display shown below has four digits. The left two digits indicate the error code # ( 1 to 24 ), The On/Off icons above these two digits indicate the currents state of the error code. The right two digits show the history count (up to 99) of the associated ERROR CODE.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Error Codes and Alarm Status DIAG PROBLEM CONTROL BOARD'S ACTION CODE Front Panel Button Stuck For More Than Continue to monitor for “OPEN” (Unstuck) switch. Do not process switch 20 Seconds input. Input Voltage Out of Specification (187 - Unit stops, open all relays until voltage is back within specs then resume 253) operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING Electrical Troubleshooting Chart - Heat Pump HEAT PUMP MODE System cools when heating is desired Is line voltage present Is selector switch set at solenoid valve? for heat? Is room TSTAT Replace Solenoid Is the solenoid coil configured for B Coil good? signal? Is the reversing valve stuck? Configure TSTAT for B signal Replace Solenoid Coil FIGURE 718 (TROUBLESHOOTING)
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PARTS CATALOG Figure 901 9K, 12K Unit Assembly ITEM PART PART DESCRIPTION USED ON MODEL NUMBER 80050636 BRACKET ELECT CNTRL VPAK SMALL CIRC-BREAKER 62600601 DISPLAY SERVICE VPAK GE 62601009 KIT E-CNTL SERV COOL HP VHA 62600118 ASSY E-CNTRL COOL/EH AMP JMPR 80015705 PANEL CONTROL BOX PREPNTD...
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PARTS CATALOG Figure 901 9K, 12K Unit Assembly ITEM PART PART DESCRIPTION USED ON MODEL NUMBER 61773324 SWITCH CIRCUIT BRKR 20A 230V CITR220Q2NS -ITEMS ARE NON- ILLUSTRATED *ITEMS ARE NON-STOCKED, WILL NORMALLY REQUIRE 2-3 WEEKS LEAD TIME...
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PARTS CATALOG Figure 905 18K Unit Assembly ITEM PART PART DESCRIPTION USED ON MODEL NUMBER 80106501 ASSY LEFT PANEL INSUL PREPNTD 80106401 ASSY RIGHT PANEL INSUL PREPNTD 60542007 FAN PLASTIC 16” LRG; VPAC 80101011 SHROUD RING WATER TRAP 61776905 MTR MOUNT LARGE (144mm) 80102172 MTR 1/4 10P CCW FAN BLCD NAN-FENG 80106601...
Non-Illustrated Parts PARTS CATALOG 13 Connector - Fresh Air 14 Exhaust Door Channel 24K Unit Assembly Figure 906 15 Exhaust Door Slide Figure 910 (24k Unit Assembly)
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PARTS CATALOG Figure 906 24K Unit Assembly ITEM PART PART DESCRIPTION USED ON MODEL NUMBER 80102010 ASSY PANEL SIDE BL-24 LF VHA24K25RTP, VHA24K34RTP, VHA24K50RTP, VHA24K75RTP, VHA24K10RTP, VHA24R25RTP, VHA24R34RTP, VHA24R50RTP, VHA24R75RTP, VHA24R10RTP 80103010 ASSY PANEL SIDE BL-24 RT VHA24K25RTP, VHA24K34RTP, VHA24K50RTP, VHA24K75RTP, VHA24K10RTP, VHA24R25RTP, VHA24R34RTP, VHA24R50RTP, VHA24R75RTP, VHA24R10RTP 60542007 FAN PLASTIC 16”...
PARTS CATALOG 18K, 24K Refrigeration Assembly Figure 907...
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PARTS CATALOG Figure 907 18K, 24K Refigeration Assembly ITEM PART PART DESCRIPTION USED ON MODEL NUMBER 80101600 UPPER RIGHT POST VHA18K25RTP, VHA18K34RTP, VHA18K50RTP, VHA18R25RTP, VHA18R34RTP, VHA18R50RTP, VHA18K75RTP, VHA18R75RTP 80101601 UPPER RIGHT POST VHA24RK25RTP, VHA24K34RTP, VHA24K50RTP, VHA24K75RTP, VHA24K10RTP, VHA24K25RTP, VHA24K34RTP, VHA24K50RTP, VHA24K75RTP, VHA24K10RTP 80101500 UPPER LEFT POST VHA18K25RTP, VHA18K34RTP, VHA18K50RTP, VHA18R25RTP,...
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PARTS CATALOG Figure 907 18K, 24K Refrigeration Assembly ITEM PART PART DESCRIPTION USED ON MODEL NUMBER 80106202 ASSY INNERWALL INSULATION VHA24K25RTP, VHA24K34RTP, VHA24K50RTP, VHA24K75RTP, BL-24 VHA24K10RTP, VHA24R25RTP, VHA24R34RTP, VHA24R50RTP, VHA24R75RTP, VHA24R10RTP 62050004 COIL, EVAPORATOR VHA18K25RTP, VHA18K34RTP, VHA18K50RTP, VHA18R25RTP, LES.375X4X14RC2V45A20X14H6 VHA18R34RTP, VHA18R50RTP 62050008 COIL VHA18K75RTP, VHA18R75RTP...
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PARTS CATALOG Figure 910 18K 230V Control Box ITEM PART PART DESCRIPTION USED ON MODEL NUMBER 80118402 ASSY C-BOX LARGE 230-265V 80118601 CONTACTOR 240VAC HCL- VHA18K25RTP, VHA18K34RTP, VHA18K50RTP 1NU01AAC 80118602 CONTACTOR 240/277 2 POLES VHA18K75RTP HCC-2XU04GG 80116907 BRACKET ELECT CNTRL VPAK LARGE CIRC-BREAKER 62601009 KIT E-CNTL SERV COOL HP VHA...
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PARTS CATALOG Figure 911 24K 230V Control Box ITEM PART PART DESCRIPTION USED ON MODEL NUMBER 80032809 ASSY CONTROL BOX VPAK 24 XL 230V 61600532 STAND OFF - PCB DIA .125 80118601 CONTACTOR 240VAC HCL- 1NU01AAC 61080703 CAPCTR 40 MF 450V 2.0” X 3.75” 80118602 CONTACTOR 240/277 2 POLES HCC-2XU04GG...
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PARTS CATALOG Figure 912 18K 265V Control Box ITEM PART PART DESCRIPTION USED ON MODEL NUMBER 80118402 ASSY C-BOX LARGE 230-265V 80118601 CONTACTOR 240VAC HCL- VHA18R35RTP, VHA18R34RTP, VHA18R50RTP 1NU01AAC 80118602 CONTACTOR 240/277 2 POLES VHA18R75RTP HCC-2XU04GG 61643311 RELAY 230V COIL DPDT 30A 208/240VAC 80116907 BRACKET ELECT CNTRL VPAK...
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PARTS CATALOG Figure 913 24K 265V Control Box ITEM PART PART DESCRIPTION USED ON MODEL NUMBER 80032802 ASSY CONTROL BOX VPAK 24 XL 265V 61600532 STAND OFF - PCB DIA .125 61080703 CAPCTR 40 MF 450V 2.0" X 3.75" 20709185 CLAMP, CAPACITOR 80118601 CONTACTOR 240VAC HCL- 1NU01AAC...
VPRG4SD SPXR- ® series single package vertical unit wall sleeve and louver. Easily connects to Friedrich chassis. Only compatible with Friedrich’s smaller sized VPAK 9k and 12k units. SINGLE STAGE THERMOSTATS RT7P Wired, single stage, wall-mounted programmable thermostat with two fan speeds VPASA1 and backlight.
Friedrich Air Conditioning Company - International Division. Any defective part to be replaced must be made available to FRIEDRICH in exchange for the replacement part. Reasonable proof must be presented to establish the date of install, otherwise the beginning date of this certificate will be considered to be our shipment date plus sixty days.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION and QUALITY ASSURANCE Friedrich is a conscientious manufacturer, concerned about customer satisfaction, product quality, and controlling warranty costs. As an Authorized Service Provider you play a vital role in these areas. By adhering to the policies and procedures you provide us with vital information on each warranty repair you complete. This information is used to identify product failure trends, initiate corrective action, and improve product quality, thereby further reducing warranty expenses while increasing customer satisfaction levels.
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