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Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Manual
IOM8404
Rev. A 07/23
FPH SERIES
Vertical Packaged Heat Pump Unit W/Electric Heat
ATTENTION:
Installer
Read this manual before
starting installation.
Affix these instructions on or
adjacent to the heat pump.
Consumer
Read these instructions
thoroughly and retain all
manuals for future reference.
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- Page 1 Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Manual IOM8404 Rev. A 07/23 FPH SERIES Vertical Packaged Heat Pump Unit W/Electric Heat ATTENTION: Installer Read this manual before starting installation. Affix these instructions on or adjacent to the heat pump. Consumer Read these instructions thoroughly and retain all manuals for future reference.
- Page 2 FIRST-PAK COPYRIGHT First Co. works to continuously improve its products and as a result, it reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice. The warranty may be void unless the Startup & Performance Checklist is completed and returned to the warrantor. If the FIRST- PAK FPH is not installed properly, the warranty will be void, as the manufacturer cannot be held accountable for problems that stem from improper installation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
– FIRST-PAK TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS MODEL NOMENCLATURE UNIT DIMENSIONAL DATA UNIT PHYSICAL DATA ELECTRICAL DATA RATING COOLING AND HEATING PERFORMANCE GENERAL INFORMANTION INTRODUCTION STORAGE SHIPPING AND PACKAGING LIST UNIT INSPECTION CHECKLIST INSTALLATION 13-20 REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS UNIT LOCATION... -
Page 4: Safety Considerations
– FIRST-PAK SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 1. READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION. 2. These instructions are intended as a general guide and do not supersede national, state, or local codes in any way. 3. Altering the product, improper installation, or the use of unauthorized factory parts voids all warranty or implied warranty and may result in adverse operation and/or performance or may result in hazardous conditions to service personnel and occupants. - Page 5 – FIRST-PAK SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED WARNING WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or HIGH VOLTAGE! maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Refer to the user’s information manual provided Disconnect all power before servicing. Failure to do so may with this unit.
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Page 6: Model Nomenclature
2 – 208/230v 1Ph DIGITS 13-15 – OPTIONS DIGITS 6-7 – HEAT CONFIGURATION 000 – NONE E1 – Single Stage Electric Heat DIGIT 16 – BRAND F – First Co. A – AE Air FPH SERIES – IOM (REV. A 03/23) -
Page 7: Unit Dimensional Data
– FIRST-PAK UNIT DIMENSIONAL DATA FIGURE 2 - Unit Dimensions FPH SERIES – IOM (REV. A 03/23) -
Page 8: Unit Physical Data
– FIRST-PAK UNIT PHYSICAL DATA FPH MODEL FPH03E1012C FPH05E1012C FPH07E1012C FPH05E1018C FPH07E1018C FPH10E1018C Compressor Type Rotary (1) Rotary (1) Rotary (1) Scroll (1) Scroll (1) Scroll (1) (Qty) Factory Charge 3.64 [1.65] 3.64 [1.65] 3.64 [1.65] 5.9 [2.68] 5.9 [2.68] 5.9 [2.68]... -
Page 9: Electrical Data
– FIRST-PAK ELECTRICAL DATA CONDENSER MIN. CIRCUIT MAX. OVERCURRENT INDOOR MIN. MAX. COMPRESSOR MOTOR AMPACITY (MCA) PROTECTION (MOP) VOLTAGE VOLTAGE MOTOR MODEL VOLTAGE- CIRCUIT NUMBER PH-HZ CIRCUIT 1* CIRCUIT 2* CIRCUIT 1* (L1-L2) (L3-L4) (L1-L2) (L3-L4) 240V 208V 240V 208V... -
Page 10: General Informantion
AHRI Standard 210/240. These instructions are provided for the installation of the FIRST-PAK FPH heat pump specifically. For any other These installation instructions are intended as a general related equipment, refer to the appropriate manufacturer’s guide only, for use by an experienced, qualified contractor. -
Page 11: Storage
A- IOM - Installation & Operations Manual B- Warranty certificate SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS 3- Bushing #WE1063 The FIRST-PAK FPH heat pumps must remain in the upright A- Screw (1) position throughout the shipping and handling process to Check the unit for shipping damage; if found, immediately maintain a proper level of oil in the compressor. -
Page 12: Unit Inspection Checklist
– FIRST-PAK b.Check to make sure all wiring connections are UNIT INSPECTION CHECKLIST tight and there are no loose or broken wires. c.Check if the insulation peels off Slide out the cooling chassis, check to make sure that the refrigerant piping is free from any kinks, no visible refrigerant leak sign and there is no interference between unit piping and sheet metal or electrical wires. -
Page 13: Installation
Exercise caution when installing and servicing unit. WARNING Use multiple people when moving and installing these FIGURE 5 – Typical Floorplan with FIRST-PAK on Exterior Wall units. Failure to do so could result in injury or death. Observe the following precautions for typical installation: ... -
Page 14: Unit Clearance Requirements
– FIRST-PAK A heat pump installed in a garage must also be protected UNIT CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS from damage by vehicles. The interior of the unit may be installed with zero clearances to adjacent combustible surfaces. Please check local codes. Service clearance must be provided for future maintenance and service. -
Page 15: Wall Sleeve Installation
– FIRST-PAK WALL SLEEVE INSTALLATION Refer to installation instruction packed with the wall sleeve to assemble and mount into the wall. Before unit installation, make sure sleeve components are not damaged. Check all seals to ensure that they are in position and un- damaged. -
Page 16: Unit Support
FIRST-PAK UNIT SUPPORT Things to consider prior to constructing the platform: The FIRST-PAK wall sleeve is not intended or designed to 1. Accurately measure the unit and choose a strong provide complete support for the FIRST-PAK unit. building material for the support structure. -
Page 17: Packaged Unit Installation
– FIRST-PAK PACKAGED UNIT INSTALLATION NOTE Insulation is installed on the indoor section of the unit to provide a barrier between outside air conditions Locate the unit in an area that provides minimum surrounding the unit and the varying conditions inside the clearance to all service access panels. - Page 18 NOTE 11. Use screw fasteners to attach the top mounting bracket to wall sleeve. The top mounting bracket must be attached to the FIRST- PAK unit. 2. Attach the top mounting bracket to the unit with screws (5) provided with unit. Attach the wall sleeve retainer bracket to the unit top mounting bracket with screws (5) provided with wall sleeve.
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Page 19: Ductwork
– FIRST-PAK DUCTWORK IMPORTANT Supply and must be ducted to the unit. IMPORTANT The supply duct connection must be sized to a minimum of the same size as the unit discharge air opening. IMPORTANT All ductwork must be installed in accordance with National Fire Protection Assoc. -
Page 20: Air Filter
– FIRST-PAK AIR FILTER 1. The heat pump unit ships with factory-installed 1” disposable MERV3/4 filter which attaches to the inlet of the evaporator coil. AIR FILTER 2. A same size washable filter can be used to replace the existing disposable filter. - Page 21 – FIRST-PAK CAUTION 208/230 VOLT OPERATION All 208/230 Volt units are factory wired for 230 Volt Any device that has been furnished by the factory for operation. For 208 Volt operation, field installation must be wired in strict accordance with moving/changing/rewiring the line voltage tap on the 24 the associated wiring diagram.
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Page 22: Wiring Diagrams
– FIRST-PAK WIRING DIAGRAMS FPH SERIES – IOM (REV. A 03/23) - Page 23 – FIRST-PAK WIRING DIAGRAMS FPH SERIES – IOM (REV. A 03/23)
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- Page 25 – FIRST-PAK WIRING DIAGRAMS FPH SERIES – IOM (REV. A 03/23)
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Page 26: Startup Instructions
After the installation of the unit, first check all the following abnormal sound. The warranty may be void unless the items before initial start-up. -
Page 27: Unit Operations
The compressor will energize after 3 minute short cycle period. Unit will operate in cooling mode. The low pressure switch will be bypassed for the first 3 minutes after compressor is energized. VENTILATION When a call for fan only is made "G"input, without additional calls, the unit will operate in continuous fan operation mode. - Page 28 – FIRST-PAK OVERFLOW PROTECTION Limit Condensate overflow located in the bottom of the Switch evaporator drain pan shuts off the compressor if it senses the condensate in the drain pan rises above maximum level. FIGURE 24 – Auto-Reset Temperature Limit Switch...
- Page 29 ESP may cause unit not working properly and even PERFORMANCE DATA damage the unit. For applications requiring higher static operation, please contact factory or First Co. sales representative. Unit performance is rated at 0.3” static. For applications with higher external static such as long return or supply duct, blower speed taps should be changed to make sure unit will run properly and efficiently.
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Page 30: Blower Performance
– FIRST-PAK FPH SERIES – IOM (REV. A 03/23) - Page 31 – FIRST-PAK FPH SERIES – IOM (REV. A 03/23)
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Page 32: Maintenance & Service - Electric Heat
– FIRST-PAK MAINTENANCE & SERVICE – ELECTRIC HEAT The electric heater is protected by auto-reset temperature WARNING limit switch and non-resettable fuse link for low airflow or no airflow caused by dirty/clogged air filter or motor failure, refer to FIGURE 24 and FIGURE 25. -
Page 33: Maintenance & Service - Heat Pump System
– FIRST-PAK MAINTENANCE & SERVICE – HEAT PUMP SYSTEM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Refrigerant service ports are located in the return air section of the unit. These ports provide easy access to high side (liquid line) and low side (suction line) system pressures for service and maintenance without removing the cooling chassis. - Page 34 – FIRST-PAK 4) Slide-out cooling chassis. FIGURE 32. FIGURE 32 – Slide Out Cooling Chassis RELEASE TAB FIGURE 34- Line Voltage Connector RELEASE TAB FIGURE 35- Low Voltage Connector FPH SERIES – IOM (REV. A 03/23)
- Page 35 – FIRST-PAK Evaporator and condenser coil side panels can be removed from the chassis section to access the two TXV's. Remove this side panel Remove this side panel FIGURE 37- TXV Location Inside to serve indoor TXV to serve outdoor TXV...
- Page 36 – FIRST-PAK MAINTENANCE & SERVICE – COOLING CONTINUED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 1) Slide-out refrigeration chassis FIGURE 49 – Slide To achieve maximum performance and service life of Out Chassis equipment, a formal schedule of regular maintenance 2) Side panel can be removed from the evaporator should be established and followed.
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Page 37: Startup & Performance Checklist
– FIRST-PAK STARTUP & PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST CUSTOMER STARTUP DATE JOB # ADDRESS SERVICING COMPANY TECHNICIAN MODEL # SERIAL # PHONE # INSTALLATION CHECK LIST Inspect the unit for transit damage and report any damage on the carrier’s freight bill. Check model number to insure it matches the job requirements. - Page 38 – FIRST-PAK STARTUP & PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST CONTINUED UNIT OPERATION HEATING MODE 1 ELECTRIC HEATER AMPS 2 INDOOR BLOWER AMPS 3 TEMPERATURE RISE Supply Air Temperature – Return Air Temperature Temperature Rise 4 TOTAL EXTERNAL STATIC Supply External Static Return External Static...
- Page 39 – FIRST-PAK NOTES FPH SERIES – IOM (REV. A 03/23)
- Page 40 PA IOM P.O. Box 270969 Dallas, TX 75227 www.firstco.com or www.ae-air.com The manufacturer works to continually improve its products. It reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice. ©2023 First Co., Applied Environmental Air...
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