Table Of Contents - Rheem P17 Series Installation Instructions Manual

CONTENTS
1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.......................................................3
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION.....................................................................4-5
2.1 Introduction..........................................................................................4
2.2 Agency Performance Audit Testing Notice...........................................4
2.3 Importance of a Quality Installation.....................................................4
2.4 System Sizing and Selection..................................................................4
2.5 Importance of Proper Indoor/Outdoor Match-Ups..............................5
2.6 Checking Product Received...................................................................5
2.7 Compressor Break-In Notice.................................................................5
3.0 UNIT SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................5-6
3.1 Model Number Nomenclature and Available Models..........................5
3.2 Electrical and Physical Data ..................................................................6
4.0 INSTALLATION...................................................................................7-25
4.1 Tools & Refrigerant .............................................................................7
4.1.1 Tools Required for Installing & Servicing R-410A Models...........7
4.1.2 Specifications of R-410A..............................................................7
4.1.3 Quick Reference Guide for R-410A..............................................7
4.2 Choosing a Location.............................................................................8
4.2.1 Allowable Clearances..................................................................8
4.2.2 Operational Issues Related to Unit Location...............................8
4.2.3 Corrosive Environments..............................................................9
4.2.4 Customer Satisfaction Issues.......................................................9
4.3 Mounting Unit......................................................................................9
4.3.1 Unit-Mounting Methods ............................................................9
4.3.2 High Wind and Seismic Tie-Down Methods ................................9
4.3.3 Elevating Unit ...........................................................................10
4.3.4 Ground Snow Depth Table .......................................................10
4.4 Refrigerant Line Set Selection............................................................11
4.4.1 Replacing Existing Systems.......................................................11
4.4.2 Line Set Application Considerations.........................................11
4.4.2.1 Oil Return to Compressor ...........................................11
4.4.2.2 Refrigerant Migration During Off Cycle.......................11
4.4.2.3 Maximum Liquid Pressure Drop..................................11
4.4.2.4 Liquid Line Refrigerant Flashing..................................11
4.4.2.5 Compressor Oil Level Adjustment...............................12
4.4.2.6 Capacity Losses ...........................................................12
4.4.3 Line Set Length and Fitting Losses ..........................................12
4.4.4 Liquid Line Selection ...............................................................13
4.4.5 Vapor Line Selection ...............................................................13
4.5 Line Set Installation ...........................................................................16
4.5.1 Important Tubing Installation Practices...................................16
4.5.2 Relative Location of Indoor and Outdoor Units.......................17
4.5.2.1 Indoor and Outdoor Unit Near Same Level................17
4.5.2.2 Outdoor Unit Below Indoor Unit................................18
4.5.2.3 Outdoor Unit Above Indoor Unit ...............................19
4.5.3 Tubing Connections ................................................................20
4.6 Initial Leak Testing.............................................................................21
4.7 Evacuation .........................................................................................21
4.8 Final Leak Testing ..............................................................................22
4.9 Control Wiring ...................................................................................22
4.9.1 EcoNet Communications ......................................................22
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4.9.2 EcoNet Control Center Installation .......................................22
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4.9.3 EcoNet Communication Wiring Connections .......................22
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4.9.4 Conventional 24VAC Thermostat Control Wiring Connections ........23
4.10 Power Wiring.....................................................................................24
4.11 Grounding..........................................................................................25
5.0 SYSTEM START-UP AND REFRIGERANT CHARGING...........................25-29
5.1 System Start-Up Overview.................................................................25
5.2 Initial Power Up and EcoNet
5.3 EcoNet Control Center Set-Up ........................................................25
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5.4 Initial System Set-Up .........................................................................25
5.5 Setting up Charging Mode Using EcoNet
5.6 Setting up Charging Mode Using Variable Speed Outdoor Control Menu ....26
5.7 Indoor Air-Flow Verification ..............................................................27
5.8 Refrigerant Charging .........................................................................27
5.8.1 Measurement Device Set-Up ..................................................28
5.8.2 Preliminary Charging by Weight ..............................................28
5.8.3 Preliminary Charging by Pressures ..........................................28
5.8.4 Final Charging by Liquid Subcooling ........................................29
5.8.5 R-410A Temperature Pressure Chart .......................................29
5.9 Completing Installation .....................................................................29
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Communication Verification.............25
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Control Center Service Menu.........26
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6.0 NORMAL SEQUENCE OF OPERATION..................................................30-32
6.1 Cooling Mode.....................................................................................30
6.2 On-Demand Cooling Dehumidification..............................................30
6.3 Low Ambient Cooling Operation .......................................................30
6.4 Heating Mode.....................................................................................30
6.5 Supplemental Electric Heat During Heating Mode............................31
6.6 Dual Fuel Applications - Heating Mode..............................................31
6.7 Demand Defrost.................................................................................31
6.8 Sequence of Operation for Conventional 24VAC Thermostat Controls ...........32
7.0 COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS......................................................33-39
7.1 Accumulator.......................................................................................33
7.2 Choke/Inductor .................................................................................33
7.3 Coil Temperature Thermistor.............................................................33
7.4 Compressor .......................................................................................33
7.5 Compressor Sump Thermistor ..........................................................33
7.6 Discharge Line Thermistor ................................................................33
7.7 EcoNet Variable Speed Outdoor Control (VSODC)..........................34
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7.7.1 Board Features and Connections .............................................34
7.7.2 TEST & SW2 Buttons ................................................................35
7.7.3 Memory Card ...........................................................................35
7.7.4 Factory Superheat Setting ........................................................35
7.7.5 Superheat Offset DIP Switch Settings .......................................35
7.7.6 Defrost Termination Temperature DIP Switched ......................35
7.7.7 Menu Structure .........................................................................36
7.7.8 Replacement of the VSODC .......................................................36
7.8 Electronic Expansion Valve .................................................................37
7.9 Filter & Ferrite Rings ...........................................................................37
7.10 High Pressure Control .........................................................................38
7.11 Outdoor Ambient Temperature Thermistor ......................................38
7.12 Outdoor Fan Motor ............................................................................38
7.13 Outdoor Fan Blade .............................................................................38
7.14 Power Inverter Compressor Control ..................................................38
7.15 Suction Pressure Transducer ..............................................................39
7.16 Suction Temperature Thermistor .......................................................39
8.0 ACTIVE SYSTEM PROTECTION FEATURES..........................................40-42
8.1 Minimum Run Timer ..........................................................................40
8.2 Oil Return Cycle ..................................................................................40
8.3 Oil Dilution .........................................................................................40
8.4 Off-Cycle Refrigerant Migration - Stator Heat ..................................40
8.5 High Discharge Temperature ..............................................................40
8.6 High Discharge Pressure .....................................................................40
8.7 Low Suction Pressure/Loss of Charge ................................................41
8.8 Compressor Shut-Down Sequence for High or Low Refrigerant Pressure Fault...41
8.9 Over current and Current Imbalance ..................................................41
8.10 Compressor Operation Outside Envelope .........................................41
8.11 Over and Under Voltage .....................................................................42
8.12 Inverter Over Temperature ................................................................42
8.13 Controls and Communication Malfunction .......................................42
8.14 Sensor Failure Default Operation .......................................................42
8.15 Exiting Active Protection Lock-Out Mode ..........................................42
9.0 DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................43-72
9.1 Fault Recall Procedure .......................................................................43
9.2 Compressor/Fan Motor Test Mode ...................................................43
9.3 Defrost Test Mode ..............................................................................43
9.4 Status and Diagnostic Codes ..............................................................44
9.5 Active Protection Fault Details ..........................................................52
9.6 Electrical Checks Flowchart ...............................................................59
9.7 Cooling Mechanical Checks Flowchart .............................................60
9.8 Heating Mechanical Checks Flowchart .............................................61
9.9 Defrost Mechanical Checks Flowchart ..............................................62
9.10 Checking Transducers and Temperature Sensors ..............................63
9.11 General Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................65
9.12 Service Analyzer Charts ....................................................................66
9.13 Troubleshooting Tips .........................................................................72
10.0 OUTDOOR UNIT MAINTENANCE .........................................................73
10.1 Outdoor Coil Cleaning .....................................................................73
10.2 Cabinet Cleaning and Care ..............................................................73
10.3 Motor Lubrication ...........................................................................73
10.4 Replacement Parts ..........................................................................73
11.0 WIRING DIAGRAM ..............................................................................74
12.0 APPENDIX ......................................................................................75-76
12.1 Agency Performance Audit Test Instructions ....................................75