Single package gas heating / electric cooling (32 pages)
Summary of Contents for Nortek P7RF-K Series
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P7RF-K / PPA3RFX-K SERIES 16 SEER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SINGLE PACKAGE AIR CONDITIONER - 2 STAGE, R410A IMPORTANT ATTENTION INSTALLERS: 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read all instructions before servicing this equipment. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ......2 Pay attention to all safety warnings and any other special GENERAL INFORMATION ..........3 notes highlighted in the manual. Safety markings are used Before You Install this Unit ..........
√ Please consult your dealer for maintenance information WARNING: and availability of maintenance contracts. Please read all instructions before installing the unit. The information listed below must be followed Locating the Air Conditioner during the installation, service, and operation • Survey the job site to determine the best location for mounting of this unit.
AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION Multiple Duct Application Single Duct Application Unpacking the Unit It is recommended that the unit be unpacked at the installation site to minimize damage due to handling. CAUTION: Do not tip the unit on its side. Oil may enter the compressor cylinders and cause starting trouble.
Locating & Installing the Supply Damper(s) CAUTION: If installing this air conditioning system in conjunction with a furnace, a damper must be installed in the furnace base assembly to prevent cold air from being discharged around the heat exchanger. Damage to the heat exchanger and asphyxiation may occur if a damper is not installed.
COPPER WIRE SIZE — AWG (1% Voltage Drop) Supply Wire Length-Feet Supply Circuit Ampacity Line Voltage Low Voltage Figure 7. Power Entry Locations ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Wire Size based on N.E.C. for 60° type copper conductors. Table 1. Copper Wire Size WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR Recommended T-Stat Wire...
Grounding • The low voltage wires must be properly connected. Route 24V control wires through the sealing grommet near the power entrance. See Figure 7 (page 6). Connect the control wires WARNING: to the defrost board and blower relay wire. Recommended wire gauge and wire lengths for typical thermostat connections The unit cabinet must have an uninterrupted or are listed in...
2 Stage Heat with Single Stage Heating Thermostat - If a single CAUTION: stage heat thermostat is used and 2 stage heat is desired, an optional outdoor thermostat may be installed. Connect To avoid personal injury or property damage, the optional outdoor thermostat between the W1 (BROWN) connection and ORANGE wire in the outdoor unit.
COMPONENT FUNCTIONS 9. Instruct the homeowner on unit and thermostat operation and filter servicing. High Pressure Switch (HPS) - A high-pressure switch is factory- installed and located in the liquid line internal to the unit. The Air Circulation switch is designed to protect the system when very high pressures Leave the thermostat system mode on OFF, and set the fan occur during abnormal conditions.
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2 Ton Charging Chart Remove refrigerant when above curve Add refrigerant when below curve Liquid Temperature ( ° F ) Figure 8. Charging Chart for 2 ton Units 3 Ton Charging Chart Remove refrigerant when above curve Add refrigerant when below curve Liquid Temperature ( °...
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4 Ton Charging Chart Remove refrigerant when above curve Add refrigerant when below curve Liquid Temperature ( ° F ) Figure 10. Charging Chart for 4 ton Units 5 Ton Charging Chart Remove refrigerant when above curve Add refrigerant when below curve Liquid Temperature ( °...
Electrical Information 5 Wire 2 Stage Cool / 1 Stage Heat T-Stat 6 Wire 2 Stage Heat / Cool T-Stat Two-Stage Electric Heat Single Stage Electric Heat RED - 24VAC RED - 24VAC YELLOW - S1 COOL YELLOW - S1 COOL GREEN - FAN GREEN - FAN BROWN...
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Figure 14. Wiring Diagram for 2 & 3 Ton Units...
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Figure 15. Wiring Diagram for 4 Ton Units...
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Figure 16. Wiring Diagram for 5 Ton Units...
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