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WARNING:
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AS AN INDICATION OF
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNING
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ARE INTENDED AS AN AID
TO QUALIFIED, LICENSED
SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR
PROPER INSTALLATION,
ADJUSTMENT, AND
OPERATION OF THIS
UNIT. READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY
BEFORE ATTEMPTING
INSTALLATION OR
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INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN IMPROPER
INSTALLATION,
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92-104921-09-07 (5/16)
AIR COOLED
CONDENSING UNITS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(-)A13, (-)A14 & (-)A16 MODEL SERIES –
13, 14 & 16 SEER
FEATURING INDUSTRY STANDARD
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- Page 1 WARNING: RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS AN INDICATION OF IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AIR COOLED WARNING CONDENSING UNITS THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED AS AN AID INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO QUALIFIED, LICENSED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, AND OPERATION OF THIS (-)A13, (-)A14 & (-)A16 MODEL SERIES – UNIT.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Important Start-Up ������������������������������������������������������ 30-34 Start-Up ����������������������������������������������������������������������30 Safety Information ��������������������������������������������� 3 Efficiency Testing Notice ����������������������������������������������3 Checking Airflow ��������������������������������������������������������30 Evacuation Procedure ����������������������������������������������� 31 General Information ���������������������������������������� 4-7 Final Leak Testing �������������������������������������������������������31 Checking Product Received ����������������������������������������4 Application �������������������������������������������������������������������4 Checking Electrical and Physical Data ������������������������������������� 5-6 Refrigerant Charge ��������������������������������������... -
Page 3: Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS: CAUTIONS: • These instructions are intended as an aid to • R-410A systems operate at approximately 60% qualified, licensed service personnel for proper higher pressures (1�6 times) than R-22 systems� Do installation, adjustment, and operation of this not use R-22 service equipment or components on unit�... -
Page 4: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Application Before specifying any air conditioning equipment, Improper installation, or installation not made in a survey of the structure and a heat gain accordance with these instructions, can result calculation must be made� A cooling heat gain in unsatisfactory operation and/or dangerous calculation determines the amount of heat needed conditions and can cause the related warranty... -
Page 5: Electrical And Physical Data
GENERAL INFORMATION Electrical and Physical Data (-)A13 ELECTRICAL PHYSICAL Fuse or HACR Compressor Outdoor Coil We ight Refrig . Minimum Model Motor Circuit Breaker Full Circuit Face Number Rated Load Locked Roto r Voltage Phase Freq Circuit Shipping Load Area Ampacity Maximum Amperes... -
Page 6: Unit Model Number
GENERAL INFORMATION Electrical and Physical Data - cont� (-)A16 ELECTRICAL PHYSICAL Fuse or HACR Compressor Outdoor Coil We ight Refrig . Minimum Model Circuit Breaker Motor Circuit Face Full Number Freq Rated Load Locked Roto r Voltage Phase Circuit Area Shipping Load Ampacity... -
Page 7: Specifications
GENERAL INFORMATION Specifications (-)A14XX 18, 24 25 [635] 27 [686] 27 [686) 31 [787] 27 [686] 31 [787] 35 [889] Height “H” inches [mm] Length “L” inches [mm] 29.75 [756] 29.75 [756] 33.75 [857] 33.75 [857] 35.75 [908] 35.75 [908] 35.75 [908] 29.75 [756] 29.75 [756] 33.75 [857] 33.75 [857] 35.75 [908] 35.75 [908] 35.75 [908] Width “W”... -
Page 8: Installation
INSTALLATION Choosing a Location IMPORTANT: Corrosive Environment Consult local and national building codes and ordinances for special The metal parts of this unit may be subject to installation requirements� Following location rust or deterioration if exposed to a corrosive information will provide longer life and simplified environment�... -
Page 9: For Units With
INSTALLATION Choosing a Location (cont�) For Units With Space • If installing a unit on a flat roof, use 4" x 4" [10.2 cm x 10.2 cm] or equivalent stringers Limitations positioned to distribute unit weight evenly and In the event that a space limitation exists, we will prevent noise and vibration�... -
Page 10: Tools And Refrigerant
INSTALLATION Tools and Refrigerant Tools Required for Installing Pressure: The pressure of R-410A is approximately 60% (1�6 times) greater than and Servicing R-410A Models R-22� Recovery and recycle equipment, pumps, Manifold Sets: hoses, and the like must have design pressure ratings appropriate for R-410A�... -
Page 11: Replacement Units
INSTALLATION Replacement Units IMPORTANT: To prevent failure of a new unit, the existing line set When replacing an must be correctly sized and cleaned or replaced� R-22 unit with an R-410A unit, either replace Care must be exercised that the expansion device the line set or ensure that residual mineral oil is is not plugged�... -
Page 12: Fitting Losses �������������������������������������������������������������12 Service Analyzer Charts
INSTALLATION Interconnecting Tubing (cont�) Interconnecting Tubing and tubing length, fittings, vertical separation, acces- sories, and filter dryers. The table below references Fitting Losses different commonly used equivalent lengths. Refrigerant tubing is measured in terms of actual length and equivalent length� Actual length is used for refrigerant charge applications�... -
Page 13: Compressor
INSTALLATION Interconnecting Tubing (cont�) Example: A 3-Ton condensing unit is installed 50’ below the ID unit, requires a 75’ of 1/2” diameter liquid line, and 4 90° LR elbows� • Fitting Equivalent Length (ft�) = 4 x �9 = 3�6’ •... -
Page 14: Suction Line Selection
INSTALLATION Interconnecting Tubing (cont�) pressor to prevent potential damage to the bear- ings, valves, and scroll sets� Also, an improperly Factory Name Plate Oil (-)A14XXW sized suction line can dramatically reduce capacity Installed Compressor OD Model Charge (oz) and performance of the system� The procedure for selecting the proper suction line is as follows: ZP14K6E-PFV-130 (-)A1418WJ... - Page 15 INSTALLATION Interconnecting Tubing (cont�) For applications that are considered to have a long • Insulated liquid and suction line in unconditioned line set with the outdoor unit and indoor unit on the space only� same level the following is required: •...
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Interconnecting Tubing (cont�) OUTDOOR UNIT ABOVE INDOOR SECTION LINE SET INSULATE LIQUID AND SUCTION LINE REFERENCE TABLE 2 FOR ELEVATION LIMITATIONS VERIFY SUB-COOLING PRIOR TO THROTTLING DEVICE TXV OR EEV AT INDOOR EVAPORATOR ST-A1219-03-01 For applications that are considered to have a long •...
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Page 25: Tubing Installation
INSTALLATION Interconnecting Tubing (cont�) Tubing Installation lineset� Commercially available flush kits are not recommended due to the risk of residual Observe the following when installing correctly flushing agent being incompatible with POE oils sized type “L” refrigerant tubing between the or internal components�... -
Page 26: Tubing Connections
INSTALLATION Interconnecting Tubing (cont�) • If tubing is to be run underground, it must be run in a sealed watertight chase� • Use care in routing tubing and do not kink or twist� Use a good tubing bender on the vapor line to prevent kinking�... -
Page 27: Leak Testing
INSTALLATION Interconnecting Tubing (cont�) Leak Testing Indoor coils have only a holding charge of dry nitrogen� Keep all tube ends sealed until connections are to be made� WARNING: Do not use oxygen to purge lines or pressurize system for leak test� Oxygen reacts violently with oil, which can cause an explosion resulting in severe personal injury or death�... -
Page 28: Control Wiring
WIRING Control Wiring WARNING: Turn off electric power CONTROL WIRING FOR GAS OR OIL FURNACE at the fuse box or service panel before making any electrical connections� Also, the ground TYPICAL THERMOSTAT SUBBASE FOR TYPICAL GAS OR OIL HEAT connection must be completed before making line voltage connections�... -
Page 29: Power Wiring
WIRING Control Wiring (cont�) Field wiring must comply with the National Electric Connect power wiring to line-voltage lugs located Code (C�E�C� in Canada) and any applicable local in the outdoor unit electrical box� (See wiring code� diagram attached to unit access panel�) Check all electrical connections, including Power Wiring factory wiring within the unit and make sure all... -
Page 30: Start-Up
START-UP Start-Up Even though the unit is factory-charged with Refrigerant-410A, the charge must be checked to the charge table attached to the service panel and adjusted, if required� Allow a minimum of 15 minutes of run time before analyzing charge� CAUTION: Single-pole contactors are used on all standard single-phase units... -
Page 31: Evacuation Procedure
START-UP Evacuation and Leak Testing Evacuation Procedure Evacuation is the most important part of the entire service procedure� The life and efficiency of the equipment is dependent upon the thoroughness exercised by the serviceman when evacuating air and moisture from the system� Air or nitrogen in the system causes high condensing temperatures and pressure, resulting in increased power input and nonverifiable... -
Page 32: Refrigerant Charge
START-UP Checking Refrigerant Charge Charge for all systems should be checked against Supply airflow must be between 320 and 450 cfm per rated cooling ton prior to adjusting system the Charging Chart inside the access panel cover� charge� If a humidification system is installed, WARNING: The top of the scroll disengage it from operation prior to charge... -
Page 33: Gross Charging By Pressures
START-UP Checking Refrigerant Charge (cont�) With an accurate scale (+/– 1 oz. [28.3 g]) or 2� Note the Outdoor Dry Bulb Temperature, volumetric charging device, adjust charge ODDB° = _____°F [_____°C]� Unit charging is recommended under the following outdoor difference between that shown on the unit data conditions ONLY: plate and that calculated for the new system installation�... -
Page 34: Finishing Up Installation
START-UP Checking Refrigerant Charge (cont�) NOTICE: conditions, add charge� If the measured subcool If the indoor temperature is is above the listed requirement for the given above or below the recommended range, run the outdoor and indoor conditions, remove charge� system to bring the temperature down or run the electric heat/furnace to bring the temperature Finishing Up Installation... -
Page 35: Crankcase Heat (Cch)
COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS Compressor Crankcase Heat (CCH) While scroll compressors usually do not require • When a low ambient control is used for system crankcase heaters, there are instances when a operation below 55°F� heater should be added� Refrigerant migration All heaters are located on the lower half of the during the off cycle can result in a noisy start up�... -
Page 36: High- And Low-Pressure
COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS High- and Low-Pressure Controls (HPC and LPC) HPC and LPC are not installed on (-)A13**AJINA, CAUTION: The compressor has but can be field installed using the followiing an internal overload protector� Under some kit numbers: RXAB-A0z (high pressure control) conditions, it can take up to 2 hours for this and RXAC-A0Z (low pressure control)�... -
Page 37: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Time Delay Control WARNING: Turn off electric power at the fuse box or service panel before making (Part No. RXMD-B01) any electrical connections� Also, the ground The time delay control is in the low voltage control connection must be completed before making line circuit�... -
Page 38: Diagnostics
DIAGNOSTICS Electrical Checks Flowchart Unit Running? Go to Mechanical Checks for Cooling or Heating Thermostat Problem? Repair and Recheck Transformer Problem? Repair and Recheck Voltage on Compressor Side of Contactor? Voltage on Line Run Capacitor Side of Contactor? Start Capacitor Circuit Breakers or Fuses Open Compressor... -
Page 39: Cooling Mechanical
DIAGNOSTICS Cooling Mechanical Checks Flowchart Outdoor Unit Running? Go to Electrical Checks Flowchart Pressure Problems? High Head Low Liquid Low Suction Pressure Pressure Pressure Dirty Outdoor Low on Dirty Filters Coil Charge Inoperative Outdoor Open IPR Dirty Indoor Coil Valve Low Ambient Inadequate Indoor Overcharge... -
Page 40: General Troubleshooting Chart
DIAGNOSTICS General Troubleshooting Chart WARNING: Disconnect all power to unit before servicing� Contactor may break only one side� Failure to shut off power can cause electrical shock resulting in personal injury or death� SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Unit will not run •... - Page 41 DIAGNOSTICS Service Analyzer Charts COMPRESSOR OVERHEATING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CHECK/REMEDY High superheat Low charge Check system charge� (greater than 15°F Faulty metering device Restricted cap tube, TEV (TXV) [-9°C] at coil) Power element superheat out of adjustment internally Foreign matter stopping flow High internal load Hot air (attic) entering return Heat source on;...
- Page 42 DIAGNOSTICS Service Analyzer Charts COMPRESSOR OVERHEATING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CHECK OR REMEDIES Short cycling of Low charge Check system charge� compressor (cont�) Low evaporator airflow Dirty coil Dirty filter Duct too small or restricted Faulty run capacitor Replace� Faulty internal overload Replace compressor�...
- Page 43 DIAGNOSTICS Service Analyzer Charts CONTAMINATION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Moisture Poor evacuation on installation or during service In each case, the cure is the same� Recover refrigerant� Add filter drier, evacuate, and recharge. High head pressure Noncondensibles air Unusual head and Wrong refrigerant or mixed refrigerants suction readings Foreign matter –...
- Page 44 DIAGNOSTICS Service Analyzer Charts FLOODING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Loose sensing bulb Secure the bulb and insulate� Bulb in wrong location Relocate bulb� Poor system control using a TEV Wrong size TEV Use correct replacement� Improper superheat setting (less than 5°F [-15°C]) Replace TEV�...
- Page 45 DIAGNOSTICS Service Analyzer Charts THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVES (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Refrigerant drainage from flooded evaporator Install trap riser to the top of the evaporator coil� Inoperable crankcase heater or crankcase heater Replace or add crankcase heater� Compressor flood needed back upon start-up Any of the causes listed under symptoms of...
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Page 46: Cooling Troubleshooting Tips
DIAGNOSTICS COOLING MODE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS INDICATORS SYSTEM DISCHARGE SUCTION SUPERHEAT SUBCOOLING COMPRESSOR PROBLEM PRESSURE PRESSURE Normal: 5°–15°F Normal: See AMPS [-15° – -9°C] Charging Chart High High High High Overcharge High Undercharge Liquid Restriction High High (Drier) Low Indoor Airflow High High High... -
Page 47: Wiring Diagrams
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WIRING DIAGRAMS For Three-Phase Models...
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If the outdoor compressor & fan only come on by holding in on the reset button on the controller unit relay(?), what is the problem with it? The first time or two when I pushed on it, it sounded like it was trying to startup, but if I hold it in, the compressor and fan stay working until I release it, and the A/C works when held in.
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