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5QT Series PTAC Replacement Chassis INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL Cold Point Corporation, Rome, New York 13440 | Phone 315.339.2331 Fax 315.339.2358 | www.ColdPointCorp.com...
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Only auxiliary electric heaters approved by Cold Point shall be Only auxiliary electric heaters approved by Cold Point shall be who meet local, state, and federal proficiency requirements.
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Cold Point 5QT series - IOM Attentions, Cautions, and Warnings CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION DO NOT store or install units in corrosive environments or in DO NOT store or install units in corrosive environments or in For duct connected appliances containing A2L refrigerants, false For duct connected appliances containing A2L refrigerants, false locations subject to temperature or humidity extremes (e.g., attics,...
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Cold Point 5QT series - IOM General Information Inspection: Preparation of Units for Installation: Upon receiving your equipment, carefully check the 1. Verify Unit Shipment: Confirm that the electrical shipment against the bill of lading. Make sure you specifications on the unit’s nameplate match the have received all units.
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Cold Point 5QT series - IOM General Information intrinsically safe. • Refrigerant piping or components are installed in Presence of Fire Extinguisher: a position where they are unlikely to be exposed In the event that hot work is to be performed on...
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Cold Point 5QT - IOM General Information Repair to intrinsically safe components: Table 1: Altitude Adjustment Intrinsically safe components must be replaced. ft (m) Cabling: 0 (0) 1.00 Ensure that the cabling is protected from wear, 656 (200) 1.00 corrosion, excessive pressure, vibrations, sharp 1,312 (400) 1.00...
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Cold Point 5QT - IOM Refrigerant System Servicing to avoid using compressed air or oxygen for purging The following leak detection methods are acceptable refrigerant systems. for all refrigerant systems: For appliances with flammable refrigerants, the Electronic leak detectors can be employed to purging process involves breaking the vacuum with locate refrigerant leaks;...
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Cold Point 5QT series - IOM Refrigerant System Servicing special cylinders for the recovery of refrigerant). • All personal protective equipment is accessible Cylinders shall be complete with pressure-relief and utilized properly. valve and associated shut-off valves in good working order.
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Thank You for choosing Cold Point products. Our goal is to make sure you remain pleased with your decision to purchase a Cold Point product. If you are in need of assistance that is not available or provided by your local installer/contractor feel free to give us a call, write us, Fax, or e-mail us at: Cold Point Corp.
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Cold Point Corp. backs the ‘5QT’ with a defrost control, compressor crankcase heater, built- customer friendly one-year parts and labor warranty in electric heaters with overheat protection, high and five-year compressor warranty, (see Warranty efficiency ‘PSC’...
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Cold Point 5QT series - IOM 5QT - Electric Heat Electrical Specifications Voltage Heater Min. CKT Max Fuse Model HZ / PH AMPS Ampacity Size Model Weight 5QT-18 (WCA) 208/230/60/1 3.9 / 4.8 18.8 / 20.8 25 / 28 25A / 25A...
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Cold Point 5QT series - IOM 3). Grounding: prevent contact with moving parts. Airflow must not Warning: To prevent possible property damage, be obstructed by damaged, clogged, or misaligned personal injury or death the unit must be used on a louvers.
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If baffles are employed they must 4). Verify Louver Type. be of proper design, size, and location to prevent air • Stamped Louver- Replace with Cold Point Louver. recirculation! Measure the location of any air baffles • Aluminum Louver- Remove Baffle...
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Unit will resume normal heating operation. satisfaction. Note: Under certain conditions steam may be seen COLD POINT 5QT series units are designed to emanating from the outdoor section during defrost. operate from wall mounted thermostats of various This is a normal by product of frost elimination.
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FILTER MAINTENANCE health related indoor air quality problems. Coils COLD POINT 5QT units are furnished with a should be inspected at least every six months or more 1”X20”X25”throw away type air filter. The unit must often as necessary.
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Cold Point 5QT series - IOM high pressure sprayer. If a high pressure spryer is used, note the following: A. Maintain a minimum nozzle spray angle of 15 degrees. B. Spray perpendicular to the coil face. C. Protect other areas of the air handler and internal controls from contact with moisture or the cleaning solution.
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Cold Point 5QT series - IOM Before Calling for Factory Assistance A call to the factory is sometimes necessary for technical support or service/troubleshooting. We are happy to help! Before calling please gather and record the following information so that we are best able to help.
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Cold Point 5QT series - IOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART The troubleshooting chart that follows is provided to serve as an aid for identifying malfunctions that may occur. Within the chart are three columns. 1. The Problems column describes what the unit is doing.
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