General Equipment Specifications Service Valve Connections Standard Refrigerant Line Sizing* Refrigerant Line Limits * Alternate sizes may be used – please refer to Installation Manual for details...
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General Equipment Specifications Electrical – 208|230 – 1 – 60Hz Control Wire Specifications...
Equipment Configurations • AHVE Air Handlers – 208|230V • Heat Strip Kits Available • Multi-Positional – 4 Way • Compatible with GSZS model Heat Pumps • Compatible with GSXS model Air Conditioners...
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Equipment Configurations • Cased Coils - Horizontal • CHPE model series • All Aluminum Evaporator Coil • Only available in AC Matchups (GSXS models) • No Dual Fuel Currently • No HP Currently...
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Equipment Configurations • Cased Coils - Vertical • CAPE | CAPEA model series • All Aluminum Evaporator Coil • CAPE models are only available in AC matchups (GSXS models) • CAPEA models are HP and Dual Fuel Compatible (GSZS models)
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Goodman GTST Thermostat • Compatible with all Goodman SD Model units • Compact, non-intrusive design • Wi-Fi enabled for use with the Goodman Home app for remote user control • Voice Control by Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant...
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Goodman GTST Thermostat • GTST Thermostat comes with a backplate level • Install approximately 5’ from the floor • Optional Trim Plate available • Need a minimum of 4-wire control wire to install a Goodman SD – 18ga solid or stranded thermostat wire is acceptable...
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Control Wiring Layout • The basic architecture of the control wiring is Data-1 and Data-2 transmitting information back/forth from the Thermostat to the Indoor unit and Outdoor unit • Data-1 and Data-2 are polarity sensitive and must maintain the correct connections throughout the system •...
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Control Wiring Layout – Heat Pump This connection is called a “pigtail” and is the best way to connect multiple wires in a communication network...
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Control Wiring Layout – Wire Connections • Tight wire connections lead to a better pathway for electricity • In communicating networks, we are not just passing electricity, but also data • For data to accurately and reliably flow we need a good pathway that can be accomplished by ensuring any junctions of wire are done in the best way possible...
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Control Wiring Layout – Wire Connections • When making connections with wire nuts, the wires should be twisted together prior to placing the wire nut over them...
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System Verification Test – Without Wi-Fi • Apply power for 15 minutes • On the GTST thermostat, press and hold MODE & FAN buttons at the same time for 5 seconds to enter the setup options • Navigate to step 20 by pressing the MODE button •...
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System Verification Test – Without Wi-Fi • The display will cycle through the message, “System Test Running while testing • The system test cannot be stopped once started. The test should take about 15 minutes to complete • When the system test is complete the display will return to SYSTEM 20 “OFF”...
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System Setup – Goodman Installer App • Download the Goodman Installer App • You do not need to create an account to login • User ID and Password (case sensitive) • User = Goodman • Password = Dealer...
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System Setup – Goodman Installer App • The APPLY PROFILE menu option will walk you through connecting your smart device to the thermostat for configuration • Press and hold the FAN button for 5 seconds to enter the WIRELESS SETUP menu •...
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System Setup – Goodman Installer App • The user will be prompted to open the smart device’s Wi-Fi settings and connect to the thermostat • Password = 123456789 • NOTE: The Goodman Installer app must remain open while accessing the smart device’s Wi-Fi settings...
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System Setup – Goodman Installer App • A list of the connected equipment will be populated once equipment settings are detected • Verify that all installed equipment is being detected before proceeding • Pressing CONTINUE will allow for thermostat profile options to be viewed...
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System Setup – Goodman Installer App • You may select and/or modify any profile to send to the GTST thermostat • Profile settings are displayed in a scrollable list • Edits are only saved when the button SEND to THERMOSTAT is tapped...
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Common Settings to Adjust • Cool airflow trim and Heat airflow trim • The airflow may be changed at high, intermediate, and low compressor speed • Airflow may be adjusted from -15% to +15% for each of the 3 compressor speed ranges •...
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Common Settings to Adjust • Cool profile • Several custom ramping profiles for the ECM blower motor are offered for cooling • These profiles are designed to potentially enhance cooling performance and increase comfort level • 4 profiles are available: A | B | C | D •...
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Common Settings to Adjust • NOTE: Please be mindful that reducing airflow to “super-cool” and evaporator may lead to cooling the cabinet of the equipment itself. If this happens in a humid environment, such as a crawl space, it may result in cabinet sweating •...
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Common Settings to Adjust • Dehumidification Settings • Dehumidification is engaged whenever a cooling demand is present, and humidity levels are above the target level • The dehumidification mode may be adjusted between 4 profiles that control the speed of the compressor in conjunction with the speed of the indoor blower •...
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Common Settings to Adjust • Defrost Settings • Defrost heat – You can select the outdoor temperature for backup heat strips to activate during defrost (at or below 30°F – 65°F or Always ON / Always OFF • If backup strips are locked out, the indoor blower will cycle to 0-cfm during defrost to prevent any cold blow of airflow •...
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Common Settings to Adjust • Heat Pump Settings • Backup sources of heat (gas or electric strip) may be locked out based on outdoor temperature • Backup heat may only engage above the lockout temperature if the space temperature is approximately 4°F lower than the setpoint or if the demand for heat is between 110%-200% •...
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Common Settings to Adjust • Heater Kit • It is important to set the capacity of the electric heater at two locations: • The Goodman Installer app • The AHVE air handler dip switches...
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Common Settings to Adjust • Deadband/Overcool • Deadband is the difference allowed between a cooling setpoint and a heating setpoint when in the AUTO mode • ECMD recommendation is a Deadband of 2°F • Overcool is a feature that allows for the unit to cool below the setpoint if there is a demand for dehumidification;...
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Refrigerant Charge Verification – No Wi-Fi • Calculating Refrigerant Charge • The outdoor unit is shipped with a predetermined factory charge level • For the best charging calculation, the new or existing line set length and diameter must be measured •...
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Refrigerant Charge Verification – No Wi-Fi • I/O Charging Chart Example • Column A = Total Refrigerant Charge • Column C = Additional Refrigerant Charge to be added • Bold = Factory Charge...
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Refrigerant Charge Verification – No Wi-Fi • Charge Verification • The thermostat must be set to the cooling mode and given a large cooling demand; recommend setting the cooling setpoint to approximately 50°F to run maximum cooling • The unit must be allowed to run for 15-20 minutes to establish a full 100% capacity •...
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Cloud Commissioning – With Wi-Fi • Download the Goodman Installer App • You do not need to create an account to login • User ID and Password (case sensitive) • User = Goodman • Password = Dealer...
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Cloud Commissioning – With Wi-Fi • Every job needs the location details • Click on the “+” sign to add location details and continue • The user may use their GPS location to automatically fill in the address...
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Cloud Commissioning – With Wi-Fi • Add a thermostat by tapping on “+” in the top right corner • The GTST 2D barcode must be scanned or the thermostat DKNS# manually entered • The 2D bar code is found on the terminal subbase •...
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Cloud Commissioning – With Wi-Fi • On selection of any task, internet connection will need to be verified before continuing • If the Wi-Fi icon is grey, the system is not connected to Wi-Fi • To connect to Wi-Fi, click on “apply system profile”...
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Cloud Commissioning – With Wi-Fi • The user will be prompted to open the smart device’s Wi-Fi settings and connect to the thermostat • Password = 123456789 • NOTE: The Goodman Installer app must remain open while accessing the smart device’s Wi-Fi settings...
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Cloud Commissioning – With Wi-Fi • Connecting to Home Wi-Fi • Once connected to the thermostat, following the “Cloud Commissioning” process, the user can connect to a local Wi-Fi network • Wi-Fi network must be password protected...
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Cloud Commissioning – With Wi-Fi • A list of the connected equipment will be populated once connected to Wi-Fi • Verify the equipment listed, then continue to view thermostat profile options • You may select and/or modify any profile to send to the thermostat...
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Cloud Commissioning – With Wi-Fi • “Running System Test” will prompt the user to calculate the charge before running the test • Be prepared to have the total line set length as well as the pipe diameters to calculate additional refrigerant charge needed •...
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Cloud Commissioning – With Wi-Fi • Verify service valves are open • Tap “Run Test” • User may leave the screen while test is running and return as needed • System test is required • If the test has not been completed an error code “11”...
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Cloud Commissioning – With Wi-Fi • Charge verification allows for optimum charging of the system • Once the system stabilizes and is running at full speed, the calculated sub-cooling will be displayed • Stopping the verification will generate a report...
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Cloud Commissioning – With Wi-Fi • Complete Setup • After all steps are complete, the user will be able to share a commissioning report before completing the job...
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