Congratulations! The Friedrich VPAK has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide many years of dependable, efficient operation while maintaining a comfortable temperature and humidity level. Many extra features have been built into the unit to ensure quiet operation, optimal circulation of cool, dry air, and the most economic operation.
NOTE: Testing performed by 3rd party lab. The above values representative of an installation of the unit into an exterior wall through a VPAWP-* wall-sleeve without a finished closet. Vert-I-Pak is typically installed in a finished closet. Friedrich reccomends that closet wall construction include...
0.12 VHA18 0.03 0.12 VHA24 0.03 0.12 If the Friedrich designed plenum and louver combinations are not used, the selections and design must be evaluated by Friedrich to ensure the total pressure drop does not exceed the maximum allowable limits.
UNIT of 72” must be kept. FENCE MAJOR OBSTRUCTIONS The the example pictured above is for reference only and does not represent all possible installations. Please contact Friedrich Air Conditioning for information regarding effects of other installation arrangements.
Installation Overview VHA09 & VHA12 Applicable Models VHA09K VHA09R VHA12K VHA12R Louver VPAL2/VPSC2 Part A (Sold separately) Outside Wall Plenum Exterior/ Outside Wall Filter (14” x 20”) Part B Inside Wall Plenum Unit VPAWP1-8 = 5 1/2" - 8" D x 24 1/8" W x 30 3/8" H VPAWP1-14 = 8"...
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Installation Overview VHA24 Applicable Models VHA24K VHA24R Louver VPAL2/VPSC2 Filter (18” x 20”) (Sold separately) Part A Outside Wall Plenum Exterior/ Outside Wall Part B Inside Wall Plenum Unit VPDP2 drain pan required (Sold & shipped separately) VPAWP1-8 = 5 1/2" - 8" D x 24 1/8" W x 30 3/8" H VPAWP1-14 = 8"...
Wall Opening Dimensions Exterior Wall Plenum Cut-Out Dimensions (W x H): 24 5/8” x 30 7/8” 3/4” NOTE: The distance between the rough opening and the finished floor/platform must be 3/4”. If the in- stallation will utilize an auxiliary drain pan it may not exceed 3/4”...
Wall Plenum Installation Parts included in Plenum kit: Outside Plenum Half (Part A) Inside Plenum Half (Part B) Field Supplied Parts: Sealant, attachment screws, and flashing Flashing are field supplied. Silicone sealant is recommended. Sealant VPAWP-8 adjust for walls up to 4”- 8” thick. VPAWP-14 adjust for walls up to 8”...
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Wall Plenum Installation Step 1 - Outside Wall Plenum Half Note: The wall plenum is not designed to carry any structural load. A load bearing header must be built above the rough opening. 1. Prepare the rough opening. The rough opening should be lined with metal or wood. The plenum will warp if sealed against concrete or brick.
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Wall Plenum Installation Step 2 - Inside Wall Plenum Half Caulk all 8 Flange Corners and Unused Holes Detail A 1. Apply sealant to all 4 flange corners and unused holes. See Detail A. 2. Flash the inside of the rough opening to ensure the proper fit and level. 3.
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Wall Plenum Installation Step 3 - Inside Wall Plenum (cont.) Detail B NOTE: Do not place any screws, fasteners, or penetrating holes through the top or bottom of the plenum assembly. 1. Drill pilot holes on the interior of the inside plenum half (Part B) as show in Detail B. Pilot holes should be located approximately 4”...
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Wall Plenum Installation Step 3a - Inside Wall Plenum Half VHA18 & VHA24 Drain Kit Installation Note: The VHA18 and VHA24 models require installation of the large chassis drain kit (VPDP2). Please refer- ence the VPDP2 installation manual for more detailed instructions. 1.
Louver Installation Installation of the louver PRIOR to wall plenum installation 1. Hold the louver up to the outside plenum half (Part A) and line up the louver top with the very top edge of the ¾” flange. 2. Line up the wall plenum holes with the threaded holes in the louver and securely tighten fasteners. Installation of the louver AFTER the installation of wall plenum on elevated floors From the interior of the utility closet:...
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Final Wall Plenum and Architectural Louver Installation Louver NOTE: Ensure that the weather strip is undamaged and provides a continuous seal around the inner perimeter of the plenum. Apply silicone grease or other non-petroleum-based lubricants to the weather strip to enhance the sealing capability of the weather strip and ease installation of the air conditioner chassis.
Chassis Installation 1. Ensure that the wall plenum and louver are installed in accordance with the instructions listed on pages 13-18. 2. Place the chassis into the closet with the outdoor side facing the wall plenum opening. 3. Slide the chassis into the wall plenum until the plenum divider seal is established. NOTE: The Vert-I-Pak chassis must be inserted into the wall plenum so that the plenum divider gasket makes contact with the plastic condenser baffle on the unit.
Primary Drain Installation Nipple 3/4” PVC/NPT Union 3/4” FTP/SLIP Supplied 3/4” plugs Example of field supplied DWV system Threaded end Slip end NOTE: Failure to follow the following procedures may result in serious property damage. A field supplied secondary con- densate pan or P-trap may be required.
Indoor Return Air Grille and Ductwork Installation Option 1 Option 2 VPRG4/R Return Air Grille with Access Panel Field Supplied Return Air Grille A field-supplied (25” x 20”) can be mounted inside A field supplied return air grille divorced from the the hinged access door.
Auxiliary Fan Control All Friedrich Vert-I-Pak units are factory configured to be The Friedrich Vert-I-Pak also has the ability to control a controlled by using a single stage heat/cool remote wall 24VAC relay to activate an auxiliary or transfer fan. The mounted thermostat.
Authorized leaves the module through a filter and enters the operator of the equipment. Friedrich Warranty Service Company in the area indoor space in front of the indoor conditioning coil. for future reference if necessary.
Service & Warranty Servicing / Chassis Quick Change Outs To Remove the Chassis from the Closet: The chassis is designed for quick disconnect 1. Switch the unit off at the thermostat. and change out. For minor electrical service, the 2. Disconnect the power coming into the unit from control box cover lifts straight up after the screws the main breaker panel or the closet mounted and disconnect pull-out are removed.
Diagnostic Error Codes Unit Control Panel The display has four (4) digits. The left two digits indicate the error code (1-24) and the “On/Off” icons above these digits indicate the current state of the error code. The right two digits show the history count (up to 99) of the associated error. The display contains a maintenance icon (wrench) that will illuminate when the unit requires maintenance.
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Friedrich Air Conditioning Company - International Division. Any defective part to be replaced must be made available to FRIEDRICH in exchange for the replacement part. Reasonable proof must be presented to establish the date of install, otherwise the beginning date of this certificate will be considered to be our shipment date plus sixty days. Replacement parts can be new or re-manufactured.
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