Charging By Weight; Final Leak Testing; Electrical Wiring; Power Wiring - Rheem 15 SEER Series Installation Instructions Manual

12.2 CH RGING BY WEIGHT
For a new installation, evacuation of interconnecting tubing and indoor coil is ade-
quate; otherwise, evacuate the entire system. Use the factory charge shown in
Table 1 of these instructions or unit data plate. Note that charge value includes
charge required for 15 ft. [4.6 m] of standard size interconnecting liquid line.
Calculate actual charge required with installed liquid line size and length using:
1/4" [6.35 mm] O.D. = .3 oz./ft. [8.5 g/m]
5/16" [7.9 mm] O.D. = .4 oz./ft. [11.3 g/m]
3/8" [9.5 mm] O.D. = .6 oz./ft. [17 g/m]
1/2" [12.7 mm] O.D. = 1.2 oz./ft. [34 g/m]
With an accurate scale (+/– 1 oz.) or volumetric charging device, adjust charge dif-
ference between that shown on the unit data plate and that calculated for the new
system installation. If the entire system has been evacuated, add the total calculat-
ed charge.
12.3 FIN L LE K TESTING
After the unit has been properly evacuated and charged, a halogen leak detector
should be used to detect leaks in the system. All piping within the condensing unit,
evaporator, and interconnecting tubing should be checked for leaks. If a leak is
detected, the refrigerant should be recovered before repairing the leak. The Clean
Air Act prohibits releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere.
13.0 ELECTRIC L WIRING
NOTE: Check all wiring to be sure connections are securely fastened, electrically
isolated from each other and that the unit is properly grounded.
W RNING
Turn off electric power at the fuse box or service panel before making any
electrical connections.
Also, the ground connection must be completed before making line volt-
age connections. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock, severe
personal injury or death.
Field wiring must comply with the National Electric Code (C.E.C. in Canada) and
any applicable local code.

13.1 POWER WIRING

It is important that proper electrical power from a commercial utility is available at
the heat pump contactor. Voltage ranges for operation are shown in Table 4.
Install a branch circuit disconnect within sight of the unit and of adequate size to
handle the starting current (see Table 1).
Power wiring must be run in a rain-tight conduit. Conduit must be run through the
connector panel below the access cover (see Figure 1) and attached to the bottom
of the control box.
Connect power wiring to contactor located in outdoor heat pump electrical box. (See
wiring diagram attached to unit access panel.)
Check all electrical connections, including factory wiring within the unit and make
sure all connections are tight.
DO NOT connect aluminum field wire to the contactor terminals.

13.2 GROUNDING

A grounding lug is provided near the contactor for a ground wire.
W RNING
The unit must be permanently grounded. Failure to do so can cause elec-
trical shock resulting in severe personal injury or death.
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