INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (-)HCL: COMMERCIAL AIR HANDLER WITH VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE (VFD) R-410A REFRIGERANT 2-STAGE AIR-FLOW Recognize this symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information! DO NOT DESTROY PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WARNING UL listing and CSA certification on some models is in process.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Safety Information..................... 4 2.0 General Information....................6 2.1 Important Information About Efficiency & Indoor Air Quality........6 2.2 Checking Product Received..................6 2.3 Model Number Nomenclature................. 6 2.5 Physical Dimensions - Inches [mm]................ 7 2.6 Physical Data ......................9 2.7 Major Components....................
Page 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) 3.12 Air-flow......................... 26 3.12.1 Drive Package Data ..................26 3.12.2 Air-Flow Performance Data................28 3.12.3 Component Air-Resistance Data..............34 3.12.4 Selecting The Proper Blower Drive & Motor Sheave Setting......34 3.12.5 Field Supplied Blower Drives................34 3.12.6 Adjusting The Variable Pitch Motor Sheave...........
1.0 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING WARNING Disconnect all power to unit before installing or servicing. More than one disconnect switch may be Duct leaks can create an unbalanced system and draw pollutants such as required to de-energize the equip- dirt, dust, fumes and odors into the building causing property damage. Fumes ment.
Page 6
WARNING NOTICE PROPOSITION 65: This appliance con- When used in cooling applications, excessive sweating may occur when unit is tains fiberglass insulation. Respi- installed in an unconditioned space. This can result in property damage. rable particles of fiberglass are known to the State of California to NOTICE cause cancer.
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT EFFICIENCY & INDOOR AIR QUALITY Central cooling and heating equipment is only as efficient as the duct system that car- ries the cooled or heated air. To maintain efficiency, comfort and good indoor air qual- ity, it is important to have the proper balance between the air being supplied to each room and the air returning to the cooling and heating equipment.
2.7 MAJOR COMPONENTS EVAPORATOR FILTERS COIL EITHER CABINET MOTOR SIDE REFRIGERANT CONNECTION LOCATION Unit shown with side panel removed for coil connections and air filter access. Low Voltage Terminal Block (TB2) Control Box Line Voltage Terminal Block (TB1) Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Note: Remove panel with unit data plate to access this compartment...
2.8 IMPORTANCE OF PROPER INDOOR/OUTDOOR MATCH-UPS To assure many years of reliable operation and optimum customer comfort and to assure the outdoor unit warranty remains valid, an air-handler model should be selected that is properly matched to the outdoor unit. This is especially critical for heat pump systems to assure proper refrigerant charge balance between the cooling and heating modes.
3.2 APPLICATIONS & ORIENTATION IMPORTANT: The air-handler is suitable for indoor applications only. 3.2.1 HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE The air-handler may be installed in the horizontal discharge configuration with either a vertical or horizontal return duct as shown in Figure 2. For a vertical return duct, relo- cate the return air panel on top of the air-handler to cover the side return air opening.
3.2.3 APPLICATIONS REQUIRING ELECTRIC HEAT For applications that require resistance electric heat, field installed heater kits are avail- able that attaches to the discharge side of the air-handler. See Figure 4. The heater kit is compatible for both horizontal and vertical discharge applications. The supply duct must be attached to the discharge end of the heater kit.
3.3 AUXILIARY OVERFLOW PAN In compliance with recognized codes, an auxiliary overflow pan must installed under all equipment containing evaporator coils that are located in any area of a structure where damage to the building or building contents may occur as a result of an overflow of the coil drain pan or a stoppage in the primary condensate drain piping.
3.7 REFRIGERANT LINE CONNECTIONS & CHARGING 3.7.1 PREPARATION The coil is shipped with a low pressure (5-10 psig) charge of dry nitrogen which will be released when the rubber plugs are removed. Leave the rubber plugs in the refrigerant connection stubs on the air-handler until the refrigerant lines are ready to be brazed to the refrigerant connection stubs to prevent contaminants from entering the coil.
3.7.3 REFRIGERANT LINES The following will be of help in accomplishing a successful installation. 1. Size liquid line for no more than 50 PSIG pressure drop. 2. Size suction lines for no more than 2°F loss which corresponds to approximately 5 PSIG pressure drop.
3.7.5 BRAZING Air inside the tubing and coil should be displaced with dry nitrogen prior to the brazing process to prevent the formation of harmful copper oxide inside the tubing. It is very important not to pressurize the system with nitrogen while brazing or pin-hole leaks will form in the braze joint.
3.9 CONDENSATE DRAIN Two drain connections are provided, one on each side of the unit. Plug the unused drain connection using the plug provided in the parts bag. Consult local codes or ordinances for specific requirements. IMPORTANT: When making drain fitting connections to the drain pan, use a thin layer of Teflon paste, silicone or Teflon tape and install hand tight.
3.11 ELECTRICAL WIRING Field wiring must comply with the National Electric Code (C.E.C. in Canada) and any applicable local ordinance. 3.11.1 POWER WIRING It is important that proper electrical power is available for connection to the unit model being installed. See the unit nameplate, wiring diagram and electrical data in the instal- lation instructions.
3.11.5 ELECTRIC HEATER KIT IDENTIFICATION LABEL Mark the appropriate box on the Electric Heater Kit Identification Label (See Figure 8 below) located on the air-handler cabinet for the benefit and safety of future service technicians. FIGURE 8 SUITABLE FOR USE WITH HEATERS KITS INSTALLER TO INDICATE WHICH HEATER IF ANY HAS BEEN INSTALLED.
3.12 AIR-FLOW The air-handler is equipped with a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) that provides a reduction in air-flow in the continuous fan mode, 1 stage cooling mode, and 1 stage heat pump heating mode. Full air-flow is delivered for the 2 stage of cooling mode, 2 stage of heat pump heating mode, and all stages of electric heat.
Page 28
3.12.1 DRIVE PACKAGE DATA (Cont.) (-)HCLA2180 Drive Package Data (2nd Stage Operation) Sheave Selection Drive Motor Blower Belt Motor Aproximate Blower Rpm @ Moter Sheave Turns Open Part No. Part No. HP/[KW] 1VL44 7/8" 4.15 BK120SP 1.0" 11.75 2 [1491.4] IVL50 7/8"...
3.12.7 DRIVE BELT ALIGNMENT & ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 9 Place belt on the groove of the blower sheave and motor sheave to obtain the approx- imate alignment and belt tension. Remove the belt and align the blower sheave and motor sheave using a straight edge. When both sheaves are properly aligned, re-install belt.
4.2 SYSTEM START-UP & OPERATIONAL CHECK-OUT • Once everything on the Pre-Start Check-List has been confirmed, turn the electrical power disconnect on and adjust the thermostat to call for continuous fan operation. Confirm the blower has the correct rotation and is circulating air in the duct system. •...
4.3.3 CORRECTING ELECTRIC HEAT kW FOR VOLTAGE The actual electric heat kW varies with the supply voltage. Use the following formula to correct the heater rated kW at voltages other than rated voltage. Actual kW = Rated kW × (Actual Voltage / Rated Voltage 4.3.4 CALCULATING ELECTRIC HEAT CAPACITY IN BTUH Use the following formula to convert heater kW to heating capacity in BTUH.
installed between the W1 and E terminals on the thermostat sub-base so a call for emergency heat will be transferred to the 1st stage of heat of the thermostat. The indoor blower will cycle on and off with the electric heater elements when the thermo- stat fan setting is set to the “auto”...
6.0 MAINTENANCE For continuing high performance, and to minimize possible equipment failures, it is essential that periodic maintenance be performance on this equipment. This section provides general guidelines on what items require periodic maintenance and the rec- ommended frequency for maintenance. 6.1 AIR-FILTERS Check the system filter every 30-90 days or as often as found to be necessary depend- ing on the application.
7.0 DIAGNOSTICS Problem Possible Cause (Suggested Fix) Blower motor will not • Failed motor (replace) operate or no air-flow • Loose wiring connection or broken wire (check connections & wiring) • Failed transformer on outdoor unit (replace) • Circuit breaker or fuse is turned off or has tripped due to overcurrent or shorted circuit (check for shorts, reset breaker) •...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the HCL Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers