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Split SyStem air conditioner
inStallation inStrUctionS
S4BF - 024, 036, 048, & 060 (2, 3, 4, & 5 ton modelS)
important SaFety inFormation ................ 2
air conditioner inStallation ................... 3
General Information ..................................................3
Before You Install this Unit ........................................3
Locating the Air Conditioner ......................................3
Packaging Removal ..................................................3
Ground Level ............................................................3
Roof Mount ...............................................................3
Indoor & Outdoor Unit ...............................................4
electrical Wiring ......................................... 4
Pre-Electrical Checklist .............................................4
Line Voltage ..............................................................4
Diagnostics Module .............................5
Compressor Protection ...........................................5
Resetting Alert Codes .............................................5
Grounding .................................................................5
Thermostat Connections ...........................................6
Start Up & adJUStmentS ............................. 6
Pre-Start Check List ..................................................6
Start-Up Procedures .................................................6
Air Circulation - Indoor Blower ................................6
System Cooling .......................................................6
System Heating (optional) ......................................6
air conditioner maintenance ................... 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.
reFrigerant charging ................................ 7
Charging the Unit in AC mode ..................................7
Charging Charts & Application Notes .......................8
Figure 4. Charging Chart for 2 Ton Models ............8
Figure 5. Charging Chart for 3 Ton Models ............9
Figure 6. Charging Chart for 4 Ton Models ............9
Figure 7. Charging Chart for 5 Ton Models ............10
Wiring diagramS & taBleS .......................... 11
Figure 8. W.D. for 2 Ton Models without
Figure 9. W.D. for 2 Ton Models with
Figure 10. W.D. for 3 Ton Models without
Figure 11. W.D. for 3 Ton Models with
Figure 12. W.D. for 4 & 5 Ton Models without
Figure 13. W.D. for 4 & 5 Ton Models
coreSenSe troUBleShooting .................. 17
Table 3. CoreSense
inStallation checKliSt ............................... 20
replacement partS ...................................... 20
important
attention inStallerS:
16 Seer, Single phaSe
CoreSense
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CoreSense
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CoreSense
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CoreSense
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CoreSense
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with CoreSense
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Troubleshooting .........................................17

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Split SyStem air conditioner 16 Seer, Single phaSe inStallation inStrUctionS S4BF - 024, 036, 048, & 060 (2, 3, 4, & 5 ton modelS) important SaFety inFormation ....2 reFrigerant charging ........ 7 Charging the Unit in AC mode ........7 air conditioner inStallation ....
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    important SaFety inFormation Warning: INSTALLER: Please read all instructions before servicing this equipment. Pay attention to all safety warnings and Unless noted otherwise in these instructions, any other special notes highlighted in the manual. Safety only factory authorized parts or accessory markings are used frequently throughout this manual to kits may be used with this product.
  • Page 3: Air Conditioner Installation

    air conditioner inStallation packaging removal note: To prevent damage to the tubing connections, general information carefully remove the carton and user’s manual from the The S4BF series air conditioner is designed only for equipment. Discard the shipping carton. outdoor rooftop or ground level installations. This unit has been tested for capacity and efficiency in accordance ground level with AHRI Standards and will provide many years of safe...
  • Page 4: Connecting Refrigerant Tubing Between The Indoor & Outdoor Unit

    connecting refrigerant tubing Between • A filter dryer is provided with the unit and must be installed in the liquid line of the system. If the installation the indoor & outdoor Unit replaces a system with a filter dryer already present in the liquid line, the filter dryer must be replaced with caUtion: the one supplied with the unit.
  • Page 5: Coresense Tm Diagnostics Module

    protection must be in compliance with information listed on the outdoor unit data label. Any other wiring methods must be acceptable to authority having jurisdiction. Power LED • The outdoor unit requires both power and control circuit electrical connections. Refer to the wiring diagram / Y2 (Thermostat 2nd Stage Demand) schematic for identification and location of outdoor unit Y (Thermostat Demand)
  • Page 6: Thermostat Connections

    thermostat connections Start Up & adJUStmentS • Thermostat connections should be made in accordance pre-Start check list with the instructions supplied with the thermostat and √ Verify the indoor unit is level and allows proper the indoor equipment. Typical AC and thermostat condensate drainage.
  • Page 7: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    air conditioner maintenance • Refrigerant charging charts are applicable only to matched assemblies and listed airflows for the indoor coil. Refer to Warning: Figure 4 (page 8) Figure 5 (page 9) Figure 6 (page 9) , & Figure 7 (page 10) for correct system charging.
  • Page 8: Charging Charts & Application Notes

    charging charts & application notes , & , the ideal system (page 9) Figure 7 (page 10) sub-cooling can vary over the range of operation. • this equipment’s cooling system contains Reference the charts to determine the ideal amount of refrigerant under high pressure.
  • Page 9 S4BF-036KB Charging Chart-Cooling Remove refrigerant when above curve Add refrigerant when below curve Liquid Temperature (F) Figure 5. charging chart for 3 ton models S4BF-048KC Charging Chart-Cooling Remove refrigerant when above curve Add refrigerant when below curve Liquid Temperature (F) Figure 6.
  • Page 10 S4BF-060KC Charging Chart-Cooling Remove refrigerant when above curve Add refrigerant when below curve Liquid Temperature (F) Figure 7. charging chart for 5 ton models...
  • Page 11: Wiring Diagrams & Tables

    Wiring diagramS & taBleS Figure 8. W.d. for 2 ton models without coreSense...
  • Page 12 YELLOW BLACK BLUE Figure 9. W.d. for 2 ton models with coreSense...
  • Page 13 BLACK BLUE Figure 10. W.d. for 3 ton models without coreSense...
  • Page 14 YELLOW BLACK BLUE Figure 11. W.d. for 3 ton models with coreSense...
  • Page 15 YELLOW BLUE Figure 12. W.d. for 4 & 5 ton models without coreSense...
  • Page 16 YELLOW BLACK BLUE Figure 13. W.d. for 4 & 5 ton models with coreSense...
  • Page 17: Coresense Troubleshooting

    coreSenSe troUBleShooting StatUS led StatUS led deScription StatUS led troUBleShooting inFormation Solid Green Module has power and Supply voltage is present at module terminals “RUN” operating normally 1. Compressor protector is open • Check for high head pressure • Check compressor supply voltage Thermostat demand signal Y is Solid Red 2.
  • Page 18 StatUS led StatUS led deScription StatUS led troUBleShooting inFormation Welded contactor Yellow “ALERT” 1. Compressor contactor has failed closed Flash Code 8 Compressor always runs 2. Thermostat demand signal not connected to module Low Supply Voltage Yellow “ALERT” 1. Control Circuit transformer is overloaded Flash Code 9 Voltage below 18V 2.
  • Page 20: Installation Checklist

    • Blower Assembly • Fan Grille • Cabinet Panels • Filter/Driers • Expansion Valves Specifications & illustrations subject to change without notice or incurring obligations (05/16). 10138500 (Replaces 709713A) O’Fallon, MO, © Nortek Global HVAC LLC 2016. All Rights Reserved.

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