Solair 11EER Series Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Wall Mount Air Conditioner
J42AY-A
J42AY-B
J42AY-C
11EER Series
Models:
J48AY-A
J48AY-B
J48AY-C
J60AY-A
J60AY-B
J60AY-C
Manual:
Supersedes: NEW
Date:
J72AY-A
J72AY-B
J72AY-C
2100-800
10-16-23
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11EER Series Wall Mount Air Conditioner Models: J42AY-A J48AY-A J60AY-A J72AY-A J42AY-B J48AY-B J60AY-B J72AY-B J42AY-C J48AY-C J60AY-C J72AY-C Manual: 2100-800 Supersedes: NEW Date: 10-16-23 Page 1 of 46...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Safety Instructions ..........4 High Pressure Detection ........32 General Information ..........10 Test Mode ............32 General ............. 10 Brownout Protection with Adjustment ....32 Shipping Damage ..........10 Pressure Service Ports ........32 Additional Publications ........10 Service ..............
  • Page 3: Graph

    TABLES GRAPHS Table 1 Clearance Required for Service Access Graph 1 J42AY FAD-NE5 W/O Exhaust and Adequate Condenser Airflow ... 18 Ventilation Delivery ......45 Table 2 Minimum Clearances Required to Graph 2 J48AY FAD-NE5 W/O Exhaust Combustible Materials ......18 Ventilation Delivery ......
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages. ANSI Z535.5 Definitions: DANGER: Indicate[s] a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 5 WARNING CAUTION Electrical shock hazard. Sharp metallic edges. Have a properly trained individual perform Take care and wear appropriate protective these tasks. devices to avoid accidental contact with sharp edges. Failure to do so could result in electric shock or death. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding or injury to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following: GENERAL · The equipment covered in this manual is to be installed by trained, experienced service and installation technicians.
  • Page 7 INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT UTILISATION Votre sécurité et celle des autres sont très importantes. Nous avons fourni de nombreux messages de sécurité importants dans ce manuel et sur votre appareil. Lisez et suivez toujours tous les messages de sécurité. Définitions ANSI Z535.5 : DANGER : Indique une situation dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, entraînera certainement la mort ou des blessures graves.
  • Page 8 AVERTISSEMENT ATTENTION Risque de choc électrique. Arêtes métalliques vives. Ces tâches doivent être réalisées par une Faites attention et portez des dispositifs de personne parfaitement qualifiée et formée. protection appropriés pour éviter tout contact accidentel avec des arêtes vives. Le non-respect de cette consigne peut entraîner des chocs électriques ou la mort.
  • Page 9 INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES AVERTISSEMENT Pour réduire le risque d’explosion, d’incendie, de décès, de choc électrique, d’échaudure ou de blessures pour les personnes lors de l’utilisation de ce produit, suivez les précautions de base, notamment les suivantes : GÉNÉRALITÉS · L’équipement couvert dans ce manuel doit être installé par des techniciens de service et d’installation formés et expérimentés.
  • Page 10: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION General Additional Publications The equipment covered in this manual is to be installed These publications can help when installing the air by trained, experienced service and installation conditioner. They can usually be found at the local technicians. library or purchased directly from the publisher. Be sure to consult the current edition of each standard.
  • Page 11 Air Conditioner Wall Mount Model Nomenclature – MODEL SERIES CONTROL MODULES J – LAC and Alarm Relay (ALR) CAPACITY COIL OPTIONS 42 – 3½ Ton X – Standard 48 – 4 Ton 60 – 5 Ton 72 – 6 Ton PLACEHOLDER X –...
  • Page 12: Duct Work

    Duct Work FIGURE 1 Front Control Panel Cover All duct work, supply and return, must be properly sized for the design airflow requirement of the equipment. Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is an excellent guide to proper sizing. All duct work or portions thereof not in the conditioned space should be properly insulated in order to both conserve energy and prevent condensation or moisture damage.
  • Page 13: Figure 4 Filter Tabs In Down Position

    FIGURE 4 FIGURE 7 Filter Tabs in Down Position Re-Install Filter Support Brackets into Upper Slots Upper slots for 1" filters Lower slots for 2" filters FIGURE 8 Install Right 1" Filter FIGURE 5 Bend Filter Tabs to Up Position FIGURE 6 Remove Four Screws FIGURE 9...
  • Page 14: Fresh Air Intake

    Fresh Air Intake All units are built with fresh air inlet louvers punched in the side grilles. If the unit is equipped with a fresh air damper assembly, the assembly is shipped already attached to the unit. The damper blade is locked in the closed position. To allow the damper to operate, remove the two (2) screws in the bottom of the blade (see Figure 10).
  • Page 15: Installation

    INSTALLATION Basic Installation Design and Condensate Water Drainage Application Planning Review all codes and requirements for unit condensate drainage. A clear, flexible PVC drain hose (3/4" ID, 1" Successful unit installations require proper planning OD) extends from the drain pan in the upper section of and site inspection before installation begins.
  • Page 16: Free Blow Applications

    Ducted Applications A non-restrictive metallic supply air grille with deflectors is required for free blow applications. Contact Field fabricated supply and return duct work may be the local Bard distributor or visit www.bardhvac.com for installed inside the structure being conditioned. A short ordering information.
  • Page 17: Wall Preparation

    • Appropriate safety gear including gloves and safety 2. Locate and mark bolt hole locations and bottom glasses mounting bracket location. Install bottom mounting bracket with field-supplied fasteners to • 5/16" hex bit with drill driver wall if it is to be used (optional). Bracket must be •...
  • Page 18: Figure 11 Vent Installation/Removal Clearance Required

    TABLE 1 TABLE 2 Clearance Required for Service Access and Minimum Clearances Required Adequate Condenser Airflow to Combustible Materials Left Right Discharge – Model Supply Air Duct (1st 3') Cabinet Model Side Side Front J42AY J42AY J48AY J48AY 1/4" 0" 20"...
  • Page 19: Figure 12 Unit Dimensions

    FIGURE 12 Unit Dimensions Supply Return Width Depth Height J42AY 42.00 25.52 84.75 9.88 29.88 15.88 25.52 43.88 12.63 39.06 30.06 43.25 26.94 55.59 52.59 8.82 43.00 1.44 16.00 1.88 J48AY J60AY 42.00 25.52 92.88 9.88 29.88 15.88 25.52 43.88 12.63 45.00 30.06 49.25 35.06 61.72 58.72 8.82 43.00 1.44...
  • Page 20: Figure 13 Mounting Instructions

    FIGURE 13 Mounting Instructions SEAL WITH BEAD UNITS REQUIRED DIMESIONS OF CAULKING ALONG REQUIRED DIMESIONS TO ENTIRE LENGTH OF MAINTAIN 1/4" MIN. CLEARANCE 30 1/2 10 1/2 6 1/4 1 1/4 29 3/4 16 1 7/8 TOP. FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS J42AY-J48AY J42AC-J48AC RAIN FLASHING...
  • Page 21: Figure 14 Electric Heat Clearance

    FIGURE 14 Electric Heat Clearance Typical Building Wall Frame Outside Sheeting Inside Sheeting Supply Air Unit Duct 1/4" Min. Supply Air Duct See Note Below Flange of Wall Note: Side section view of supply air duct for wall mounted unit showing 1/4"...
  • Page 22: Figure 15 Wall Mounting Instructions

    FIGURE 15 Wall Mounting Instructions FACTORY SUPPLIED See Figure 13 Mounting Instructions RAIN FLASHING. WALL STRUCTURE MOUNT ON UNIT BEFORE INSTALLATION SUPPLY AIR OPENING RETURN AIR OPENING WOOD OR STEEL SIDING BOTTOM MOUNTING BRACKET. MOUNT ON WALL BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT. CONCRETE BLOCK WALL INSTALLATION WOOD FRAME WALL INSTALLATION SIDE VIEW...
  • Page 23: Figure 17 Common Wall Mounting Installations

    FIGURE 17 Common Wall Mounting Installations SUPPLY DUCT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN ATTIC OR BELOW CEILING RAFTERS AS SHOWN RAIN RAIN FLASHING RAFTERS FLASHING RAFTERS FINISHED CEILING SURFACE SUPPLY AIR DUCT SUPPLY AIR DUCT OPENING WITH GRILLE FINISHED CEILING SURFACE RETURN AIR RETURN AIR OPENING WITH...
  • Page 24: Wiring - Main Power

    Wiring – Main Power All models are suitable only for connection with copper wire. Each unit and/or wiring diagram will be marked “Use Copper Conductors Only”. These instructions WARNING must be adhered to. Refer to the National Electrical Code (NEC) for complete current carrying capacity data on the various insulation grades of wiring material.
  • Page 25: Wiring - Low Voltage

    Balanced Climate™ Feature (Standard on All Models) panel where the connections are made. If field power is supplied to the right of side of the unit, the low voltage All units are equipped with the capability of running wires can be run under the field wire shield to access in Balanced Climate mode.
  • Page 26: Table 3 Wall Thermostats

    TABLE 3 Wall Thermostats Part Number Predominate Features 8403-057 1 stage Cool, 1 stage Heat; Electronic Non-Programmable; Auto or Manual changeover (TH3110D1040) 8403-059 2 stage Cool, 2 stage Heat; Electronic Non-Programmable; HP or Conventional (Default: AC); Auto or Manual (TH5220D1219/U) changeover 8403-060 3 stage Cool;...
  • Page 27: Figure 19 Programmable Thermostat Connections

    FIGURE 19 Programmable Thermostat Connections Completestat Model #CS9B-THOA or Model #CS9BE-THOA W1/E Thermostat W1/E YO/D Bard #8403-060 Optional CO2 Controller Bard Part #8403-096 24VAC CO2 OUT TEMP-OUT Unit Low B/W1 Voltage Term. Strip 12-Pin Vent Plug MIS-3974 ALL VENT OPTIONS PLUG IN HERE If not equipped with a ventilation option to plug in, a jumper plug must be installed.
  • Page 28: Figure 20 Non-Programmable Thermostat Connections

    FIGURE 20 Non-Programmable Thermostat Connections Units With Dehumidification 8403-038 Mechanical Humidistat T4 Pro 8403-089 8403-047 T6 Pro 8403-090 ELECTRONIC HUMIDISTAT 8403-092 U/DEH U/DEH 8403-100 ELECTRONIC HUMIDISTAT Optional CO2 Controller Bard Part #8403-096 24VAC CO2 OUT TEMP-OUT Unit Low B/W1 Voltage Term.
  • Page 29: Start Up

    START UP REMEMBER: When adding R-410A refrigerant, it must come out of the charging cylinder/tank as a liquid to avoid any fractionation, and to ensure optimal system performance. Refer to instructions for the cylinder that is being utilized for proper method of liquid extraction. These units require R-410A refrigerant and polyol ester oil.
  • Page 30: Phase Monitor

    Service Hints However, three phase compressors will rotate in either direction depending upon phasing of the power. 1. Caution owner/operator to maintain clean air filters Since there is a 50-50 chance of connecting power at all times and also not to needlessly close off in such a way as to cause rotation in the reverse supply and return air registers.
  • Page 31: Vent Connection Plug

    Features applications, but rather an enhancement feature for limited climates and applications. Delay-on-Make Timer Short Cycle Protection/Delay-on-Break Vent Connection Plug Low Pressure Detection All units are equipped with a vent connection plug in High Pressure Detection the side of the control panel for the different ventilation LPC and HPC Status LEDs packages to plug in to.
  • Page 32: Short Cycle/Delay-On-Break

    Short Cycle Protection/Delay-on-Break If ignoring the brownout is needed because of the above conditions, three preset timers can be set by DIP switches An anti-short cycle timer is included to prevent short in order to delay signaling a power brownout for a specific cycling the compressor.
  • Page 33: Service

    SERVICE Troubleshooting NIDEC SELECTECH D. Check the external static pressure (total of TROUBLESHOOTING GE X13-SERIES ECM2.3 ™ MOTORS both supply and return) to ensure it is within Series ECM Motors the range as listed on the unit serial plate. If If the Motor Is Running higher than allowed, additional duct work is NOTE: Bard Models PA13242;...
  • Page 34: Model Selectech Communication Diagnostics

    TROUBLESHOOTING GE X13-SERIES ECM2.3 ™ MOTORS CONT’D. 2. Initiate a demand from the thermostat and check the Model X13 Communication Diagnostics 2. If the motor has proper high voltage and ground at A. If the low voltage communication is not voltage between the common and the appropriate motor The X13 motor is communicated through 24 VAC low voltage the L/L1, G, N/L2 connections, then continue with...
  • Page 35: Fan Blade Setting Dimensions

    Fan Blade Setting Dimensions R-410A Refrigerant Charge Shown in Figure 24 is the correct fan blade setting This unit was charged at the factory with the quantity of for proper air delivery across the outdoor coil. Refer to refrigerant listed on the serial plate. AHRI capacity and Table 7 for unit specific dimension.
  • Page 36: Table 8 Cooling Pressure - Standard Airflow

    TABLE 8 Cooling Pressure – Standard Airflow Air Temperature Entering Outdoor Coil °F Return Air Temp Model Pressure (DB/WB) Low Side 75/62 High Side Low Side J42AY 80/67 High Side Low Side 85/72 High Side Low Side 75/62 High Side Low Side J48AY 80/67...
  • Page 37: Table 9 Cooling Pressure - Balanced Climate Airflow

    TABLE 9 Cooling Pressure – Balanced Climate Airflow Air Temperature Entering Outdoor Coil °F Return Air Temp Model Pressure (DB/WB) Low Side 75/62 High Side Low Side J42AY 80/67 High Side Low Side 85/72 High Side Low Side 75/62 High Side Low Side J48AY 80/67...
  • Page 38: Table 10 Electrical Specifications J**Ac

    TABLE 10 Electrical Specifications − J**AY Series Single Circuit Multiple Circuit     Rated No. Field   Minimum Maximum  Field Power Ground Model Volts Power Maximum Field  Circuit External Fuse or Minimum Wire Size Wire Size &...
  • Page 39: Setting Unit Airflow

    Setting Unit Airflow call for ventilation, electric heat or 2nd stage cooling from a 2-stage thermostat. At that time, the unit will The unit is set from the factory at the default speed. automatically activate a higher speed tap. Most units have three selectable cooling speed taps Blower Speeds that can be utilized.
  • Page 40: Speed Tap 1 - Vent/Blower Only

    Speed Tap 3 – Default LO Cooling & Heating Programmed blower speed taps are as follows (see also Figure 27): Speed tap 3 is programmed for rated speed in the Speed Tap 1: Vent/blower only speed SelecTech motor. This means that if speed tap 3 is energized, the airflow amount will be the default Speed Tap 2: Balanced Climate speed airflow.
  • Page 41: Table 13 Indoor Blower Performance

    TABLE 13 Indoor Blower Performance Default LO Optional MED Balanced Climate Optional HI Cooling Cooling & Heating/ Cooling & Heating E.S.P. Speed & Heating Speed Ventilation Speed Speed (In. H Dry Coil Wet Coil Dry Coil Wet Coil Dry Coil Wet Coil Dry Coil Wet Coil...
  • Page 42: Table 14 Maximum Esp Electric Heat Only

    TABLE 14 Maximum ESP of Operation Electric Heat Only Model J42AY, J48AY J60AY, J72AY Outlet FRONT FRONT Speed High High -A0Z -A05 -A10 -A15 -A20 -B0Z -B06 -B09 -B15 -B18 -C0Z -C09 -C15 Values shown are for units equipped with standard 1" throwaway filter or 1"...
  • Page 43: Table 16 Vent And Control Options

    TABLE 16 Vent and Control Options Part Number Description CMC-32 Start Kit (230V 1-Phase) CMA-39 LAC - On/Off FAD-NE5 Fresh Air Damper - No Exhaust ECONWD-5 Economizer - Bldg. Equipment, Enthalpy or Temperature Manual 2100-800 Page 43 of 46...
  • Page 44: Table 17 Optional Accessories

    TABLE 17 Optional Accessories EHWA42C-A05 EHWA42C-A10 EHWA42C-A15 EHWA42C-A20 EHWA42C-B06 EHWA42C-B09 EHWA42CD-B09 EHWA42C-B15 EHWA42C-B18 EHWA42C-C09 EHWA42C-C15 EHWA48C-A05 EHWA48C-B15 EHWA48C-B18 Heater Kits EHWA48C-C09 EHWA60C-A10 EHWA60C-A15 EHWA60C-A20 EHWA60C-B06 EHWA60C-B09 EHWA60C-B15 EHWA60C-B18 EHWA60C-CO9 EHWA60C-C15 EHWA72C-A05 EHWA72C-A10 EHWA72C-A15 EHWA72C-B06 EHWA72C-B09 WMCBC-08A WMCBC-05B Circuit WMCBC-06C Breaker WMCBC-09A (WMCBC) WMCBC-06B...
  • Page 45: J42Ay Fad-Ne5 W/O Exhaust Ventilation Delivery

    GRAPH 1 J42AY FAD-NE5 W/O Exhaust Ventilation Delivery GRAPH 2 J48AY FAD-NE5 W/O Exhaust Ventilation Delivery Manual 2100-800 Page 45 of 46...
  • Page 46: J60Ay Fad-Ne5 W/O Exhaust Ventilation Delivery

    GRAPH 3 J60AY FAD-NE5 W/O Exhaust Ventilation Delivery GRAPH 4 J72AY FAD-NE5 W/O Exhaust Ventilation Delivery Manual 2100-800 Page 46 of 46...

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