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Heating and Air Conditioning INSTALLATION MANUAL LX COMPACT COMMERCIAL GEOTHERMAL/ WATER SOURCE HEAT PUMPS SINGLE CAPACITY MODELS: YBS006 - 070 (.50 THRU 6 NOMINAL TONS) Due to continuous product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice. Visit us on the web at www.yorkgeothermal.com Additional rating information can found at www.ahridirectory.org FOR DISTRIBUTION USE ONLY - NOT TO BE USED AT POINT OF RETAIL SALE...
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Model Nomenclature 22-23 Model Type YB – YB Series Series Vintage * - Factory Use Only Operation Range n Rang S – Single Stage le Stag Non-Standard Options SS – Standard Cabinet Configuration Configu urat tion V –...
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL General Installation Information Safety Considerations Unit Location Locate the unit in an indoor area that allows for easy removal of WARNING: Before performing service or maintenance the filter and access panels. Location should have enough space operations on a system, turn off main power switches for service personnel to perform maintenance or repair.
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Vertical Dimensional Data Standard filter rails for Field installed open return applications duct flange Deluxe filter rack for ductable return applications Air coil ACCESS PANEL 2' (61 cm) Alternate Service Access FRONT FRONT Top View - Right Return Top View - Left Return 2' (61 cm) Isometric View - Left Return...
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Vertical Dimensional Data cont. Electrical Knockouts Overall Cabinet Water Connections Vertical Models Loop 1/2” cond 1/2” cond 1” cond Power Sup- Filter Rack Width Depth Height* Condensate Water FPT Voltage Voltage Width 19.2 19.2 24.2 1/2”...
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Horizontal Dimensional Data Standard filter rails Standard filter rails 1 in knockout Left Return 1/2 in knockout Right Return Front Front Right Return Air Front View 2' (61 cm) 2' (61 cm) Service Access Service Access 1/2 in knockout Condensate Side Discharge...
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Horizontal Dimensional Data cont. Water Connections Electrical Knockouts Overall Cabinet Horizontal Loop Models 1/2 in. cond 1 in. cond Width Depth Height* Condensate Water FPT Low Voltage Power Supply 19.2 35.0 12.1 1/2 in. 006-012** 48.8 88.9 30.7...
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Installing Horizontal Units Installing Horizontal Units Use only the bolts provided in the kit to attach hanger brackets. The use of longer bolts could damage internal parts. Some Horizontal units are available with side or end discharge and may applications require the installation of horizontal units on an attic be easily field converted by flipping the blower discharge panel.
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Duct System An air outlet collar is provided on vertical top flow units and all The duct system should be sized to handle the design airflow horizontal units to facilitate a duct connection. A flexible connector quietly and efficiently.
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Water Quality In ground water situations where scaling could be heavy or where In areas with extremely hard water, the owner should be informed biological growth such as iron bacteria will be present, a closed that the heat exchanger may require occasional flushing.
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL System Cleaning and Flushing Cleaning and Flushing Refill the system with clean water. Test the system water for acidity and treat as required to leave the water slightly alkaline (pH 7.5 to Prior to start up of any heat pump, the water circulating system 8.5).
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Open Loop Ground Water Systems Typical open loop piping is shown below. Always maintain water Discharge water from the unit is not contaminated in any manner pressure in the heat exchanger by placing water control valves at and can be disposed of in various ways, depending on local codes, the outlet of the unit to prevent mineral precipitation.
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Freeze Detection For Aurora Base Control, set SW2-1, FP1, on the printed circuit board for applications using a closed loop antifreeze solution to 15°F [-9.4°C]. On applications using an open loop/ground water system (or closed loop no antifreeze), set this dip switch to 30°F [-1.1°C], the factory default setting.
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Electrical Connections General 208 Volt Operation Be sure the available power is the same voltage and phase as that All LX Compact Series 208/230 units are factory wired for 230 shown on the unit serial plate. Line and low voltage wiring must be volt operation.
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Electrical Data PSC Motor Compressor Blower Total Rated Voltage Fuse/ Model Motor Unit Circ Voltage Min/Max HACR Breaker 115/60/1 104/127 29.0 208-230/60/1 187/253 15.0 10/15 265/60/1 238/292 11.0 10/15 115/60/1 104/127 12.5 50.0 11.5 208-230/60/1 187/253 21.0 10/15...
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Electrical Data cont. 5 Speed ECM Motor Compressor Blower Total Voltage Min/ Fuse/ Model Rated Voltage Motor Unit Circ HACR Breaker 208-230/60/1 187/253 29.0 10.0 11.5 265/60/1 238/292 28.0 10/15 208-230/60/1 187/253 10.4 33.5 10.8 12.5 265/60/1 238/292...
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Electrical Data cont. Variable Speed ECM Motor Compressor Blower Total Rated Voltage Fuse/ Model Motor Unit Circ Voltage Min/Max HACR Breaker 115/60/1 104/127 29.0 208-230/60/1 187/253 15.0 10/15 115/60/1 104/127 12.5 50.0 11.8 208-230/60/1 187/253 21.0 10/15 115/60/1...
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Blower Performance Data Standard PSC Motor Blower Blower Motor Airfl ow (cfm) at External Static Pressure (in. wg) Model Size 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00 6 x 8 1/10 6 x 8...
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Blower Performance Data cont. 5- Speed ECM Motor Airfl ow (cfm) at External Static Pressure (in. wg) Motor Blower Motor Model Motor Spd Size 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90...
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL 5-Speed ECM Constant Torque Motors The 5-speed ECM is a ‘Constant Torque’ ECM motor and delivers Applying 24VAC power between any of the motor taps 1-5 (1/4 air flow similar to a PSC but operates as efficiently as an variable in.
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Blower Performance Data cont. Variable Speed ECM Motor Air Flow Dip Switch Settings Blower Motor Model Size 0.50 9 x 7 0.50 9 x 7 1000 1100 0.50 9 x 7 1000 1100 0.50 9 x 7 1000 1100 1200...
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Blower Performance Data cont. Setting Blower Speed - Variable Speed ECM Variable Speed ECM Setup with an AID Tool cont. Selecting YES will enter variable The ABC board’s Yellow Confi g LED will fl ash the current variable ECM SPEED INFO speed ECM speed setup, while speed ECM blower speed selections for low, med, and high...
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Wiring Schematics Aurora Base Control 208-230/60/1 PSC Compressor Blue Blower Motor Black Unit Power Supply 208-230-265/60/1 3 Airflow Settings Note 1 Green (93) Ground Neutral Disconnect White Black (95) Red (97) Black Black Note 2 208V Blue Black...
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Wiring Schematics cont. Aurora Base Control 208-230/60/1 PSC Notes: 1 – Optional, factory installed unit mounted disconnect. 2 – Swap blue and red leads for 208V operation. 3 – Optional, factory installed internal isolation valve. Legend Factory Low Voltage Wiring Thermistor...
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Wiring Schematics cont. Aurora Base Control 460/60/3 Variable Speed ECM Compressor Unit Power Supply 460/60/3 w/Neutral Phase Yellow Black Guard Orange Monitor (PGM) Bro wn L1 L2 L3 Green (93) Ground Gray (94) Neutral Disconnect Black (54) Black (95) Black (7)
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Wiring Schematics cont. Aurora Base Control 460/60/3 Variable Speed ECM Notes: Legend 1 – Optional, factory installed unit mounted disconnect. Factory Low Voltage Wiring Thermistor 2 – Optional, factory installed internal isolation valve. Factory Line Vol tage Wiring Field Low Voltage Wiring 3 –...
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Wiring Schematics cont. Aurora Base Control 460/60/3 5-Speed ECM Black Phase Yellow Guard Monitor Unit Power Supply (PGM) 460/60/3 L1 L2 L3 Red (9) Green (93) Ground Neutral White (8) Disconnect Black (7) Black (95) Yellow (96) Red (97) Green...
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Wiring Schematics cont. Aurora Base Control 460/60/3 5-Speed ECM Legend Notes: Factory Low Voltage Wiring Thermistor Factory Line Vol tage Wiring 1 – Optional, factory installed unit mounted disconnect. Field Low Voltage Wiring Relay Coil 2 –...
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - Aurora Base Control Aurora ‘Base’ Control Field Selectable Options via Hardware DIP Switch (SW1) – Test/Configuration Button (See SW1 Operation Table) Test Mode The control is placed in the test mode by holding the push button switch SW1 for 2 - 5 seconds.
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - Aurora Base Control cont. Cycle with Blower - The accessory relay will cycle with the Lockout – when locked out, the blower will operate continuously in blower output. “G” speed, and PSC blower motor output will remain on. The Alarm output (ALM) and Lockout output (L) will be turned on.
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - Aurora Base Control cont. Over/Under Voltage Shutdown - An over/under voltage condition Cooling Operation exists when the control voltage is outside the range of 18 VAC to In all cooling operations, the reversing valve directly tracks the O 30 VAC.
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Controls - Aurora Base Control cont. Aurora ‘Base’ Control LED Displays Aurora Interface and Diagnostics (AID) Tool These three LEDs display the status, configuration, and fault The Aurora Interface and codes for the control. These can also be read in plain English via Diagnostics (AID) Tool is a the Aurora AID Tool.
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Unit Startup Before Powering Unit, Check The Following: NOTE: Remove and discard the compressor shipping bolts. The bolts can then be discarded. • High voltage is correct and matches nameplate. • Fuses, breakers and wire size correct. •...
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Pressure Drop Pressure Drop (psi) Pressure Model Valve 30°F 50°F 70°F 90°F 110°F Drop (psi) Internally mounted 2-position solenoid water valves are not available on models 006-012 0.09 10.1 0.16 1/2” 10.4 0.23 10.6 0.32 0.09 10.1 0.16...
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Reference Calculations Legend ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS: Heating Calculations: Cooling Calculations: = airflow, cubic feet/minute = entering water temperature, Fahrenheit LWT = EWT - LWT = EWT + gpm x 500 gpm x 500 = water flow in gallons/minute WPD = water pressure drop, PSI and feet of water = entering air temperature, Fahrenheit LAT = EAT +...
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Troubleshooting Should a major problem develop, refer to the following information for possible causes and corrective steps. If compressor won’t run: The fuse may be open or the circuit breaker is tripped. Check electrical circuits and motor windings for shorts or grounds. Investigate for possible overloading.
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Startup and Troubleshooting Form Company Name: _________________________________ Company Phone No: ______________________________ Technician Name: ________________________________ Date: __________________________________________ Model No: ______________________________________ Serial No:_______________________________________ Owner’s Name: __________________________________ Open or Closed Loop: _____________________________ Installation Address: ______________________________ Installation Date: _________________________________ Check One ❑...
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LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Startup/ roubleshooting Form Controls Info: Dealer: ABC Version: Phone #: Date: AXB Version: Problem: IZ2 Version: Model #: T-Stat Version: Installed Sensors: Serial #: COOLING CYCLE ANALYSIS SAT °F °F Unit Amp Draw: Loop: Open Closed Line Voltage: °F...
LX COMPACT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Preventive Maintenance Water Coil Maintenance Keep all air out of the water. An open loop system should be checked to ensure that the well head is not allowing air to infiltrate the water line. Lines should always be airtight. Keep the system under pressure at all times.
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