Nortek SH1BF4M1SP Series Installation Instructions Manual

SPLIT SYSTEM HEAT PUMP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
*SH1BF4M1SP - 24K, 30K, 36K, 42K, & 48K (2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, & 4 TON), SINGLE STAGE SERIES &
*SH1BF4M2SX - 60K (5 TON), 2-STAGE SERIES
SINGLE PHASE MODELS WITH MICROCHANNEL COILS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ............................ 2
HEAT PUMP INSTALLATION .......................................... 3
General Information ......................................................... 3
Before You Install the Heat Pump .................................... 3
Locating the Heat Pump .................................................. 3
Packaging Removal ......................................................... 3
Ground Level ................................................................... 3
Rooftop ............................................................................ 3
Connecting Refrigerant Tubing Between the Indoor
& Outdoor Unit ................................................................. 4
Outdoor Orifice Removal & Installation ............................ 4
ELECTRICAL WIRING ..................................................... 5
Pre-Electrical Checklist .................................................... 5
Line Voltage ..................................................................... 5
Grounding ........................................................................ 5
Thermostat / Low Voltage Connections ........................... 6
Outdoor Fan Motor ........................................................... 6
Transformer Upgrade Kit ............................................... 6
START UP & ADJUSTMENTS ......................................... 7
Pre-Start Check List ......................................................... 7
Start-Up Procedures ........................................................ 7
Operating Temperatures ............................................... 7
Air Circulation - Indoor Blower ......................................... 7
Short Cycle Protection ..................................................... 7
System Cooling ................................................................ 7
System Heating ................................................................ 7
Defrost Control Board Test Pins ...................................... 7
It is your responsibility to know this product better than your customer. This includes being able to install the product
according to strict safety guidelines and instructing the customer on how to operate and maintain the equipment for
the life of the product. Safety should always be the deciding factor when installing this product and using common
sense plays an important role as well. Pay attention to all safety warnings and any other special notes highlighted
in the manual. Improper installation of the furnace or failure to follow safety warnings could result in serious injury,
death, or property damage.
These instructions are primarily intended to assist qualified individuals experienced in the proper installation of this
appliance. Some local codes require licensed installation/service personnel for this type of equipment. Please read all
instructions carefully before starting the installation. Return these instructions to the customer's package for future
reference.
DO NOT DESTROY. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY & KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
HEAT PUMP MAINTENANCE .......................................... 8
Panel Removal ................................................................. 8
Panel Installation .............................................................. 8
REFRIGERANT CHARGING ............................................ 8
Charging the Unit in AC Mode ......................................... 9
Charging the Unit in Heating Mode .................................. 9
Charging Charts & Application Notes .............................. 9
Figure 8. Charging Chart for 2 Ton Models ................... 10
Figure 9. Charging Chart for 2.5 Ton Models ................ 10
Figure 10. Charging Chart for 3 Ton Models ................. 11
Figure 11. Charging Chart for 3.5 Ton Models .............. 11
Figure 12. Charging Chart for 4 Ton Models ................. 12
Figure 13. Charging Chart for 5 Ton Models ................. 12
Heat Mode Verification Tables & Application Notes ........ 13
Table 5. Verification Table for 2 Ton Models ................. 14
Table 6. Verification Table for 2.5 Ton Models .............. 14
Table 7. Verification Table for 3 Ton Models ................. 14
Table 8. Verification Table for 3.5 Ton Models .............. 15
Table 9. Verification Table for 4 Ton Models ................. 15
WIRING DIAGRAMS ......................................................... 16
Figure 14. W.D. for 2 & 2.5 Ton Models With
Figure 15. W.D. for 3 Ton Models ................................. 17
Figure 16. W.D. for 3.5 & 4 Ton Models ........................ 18
Figure 17. W.D. for 5 Ton Models ................................. 19
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ........................................... 20
REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. 20
IMPORTANT
ATTENTION INSTALLERS:
PSC Motor .................................................... 16
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