High-static concealed duct air handler (9k-60k units) (126 pages)
Summary of Contents for ACIQ ACiQ-24-AH32
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R32 UNITARY CENTRAL DUCTED AIR HANDLER INSTALLATION & OWNER'S MANUAL Models Covered: ACiQ-24-AH32 ACiQ-36-AH32 ACiQ-48-AH32 ACiQ-60-AH32 WARNING: DO NOT destroy or lose this manual. Please read the manual thoroughly. Also, store the manual in a place that allows for easy retrieval and future reference. As a result of continuous product improvement, the specification and design of this unit are subject to change without advanced notice.
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To Users Thank you for selecting product. Please read this instruction manual carefully before installing and using the product, so as to master and correctly use the product. In order to guide you to correctly install and use our product and achieve expected operating effect, we hereby instruct as below: (1) This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and...
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Exception Clauses Manufacturer will bear no responsibilities when personal injury or property loss is caused by the following reasons: Damage the product due to improper use or misuse of the product. Alter, change, maintain or use the product with other equipment without abiding by the instruction manual of manufacturer.
Contents 1 Safety Precautions ............1 2 Product Introduction ............3 2.1 Product Description ..............3 2.2 Operating Range ..............4 2.3 Optional Accessories..............4 2.4 Physical Dimension ..............4 2.5 Names of Main Parts ..............5 2.6 General Information ...............6 2.7 Refrigerant charge ..............6 2.8 Dip Switch Configuration ............7 2.9 Fan Performance Data ............8 3 Preparative for Installation ..........
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7 Maintenance and Care ............. 32 7.1 Drain Pipe ................32 7.2 Notice before Seasonal Use..........32 7.3 Maintenance after Seasonal Use ......... 32 7.4 Parts Replacement............... 32 7.5 Unventilated Areas ............... 32 8 After-Sales Service ............33 9 Qualification of Worker ........... 34 10 Transportation, Marking and Storage for Units that Employ Flammable Refrigerants ........
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11.11 Pipe Installation ..............38 12 Sealed Electrical Components shall be Replaced ..38 13 Intrinsically Safe Components must be Replaced ..38 14 Cabling ................38 15 Detection of Flammable Refrigerants ......38 16 Removal and Evacuation ..........39 17 Charging Procedures ............
Air Handlers 1 Safety Precautions This product can’t be installed at corrosive, inflammable or explosive environment or the place with special requirements, such as kitchen. Otherwise, it will affect the normal operation or shorten the service life of the unit, or even cause fire hazard or serious injury.
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Air Handlers Appliance filled with flammable magas R32. Before install the appliance, read the installation manual first. Before use the appliance, read the owner’s manual first. Before repair the appliance, read the service manual first. Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean,other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Air Handlers OSHA Guidelines for safety. Products that contain or produce any of the more than 600 listed chemicals known in California can cause cancer or birth defects, such as fiberglass insulation, lead in brass and natural gas combustion products. Warnings are issued for such products sold in California as required by California Proposition 65.
Air Handlers NOTE: The outdoor unit models that can be matched with the indoor unit can be found on the AHRI website. 2.5 Names of Main Parts 2.5.1Vertical installation 2.5.2Lying installation NOTES: When installing as shown in the figure, the refrigerant sensor needs to be installed in the position shown in the figure.
Where a single REMOTE REFRIGERANT DETECTION system sensor is used in a room with multiple units, this requirement shall apply to all units in the room which do not have a dedicated REFRIGERANT DETECTIONSYSTEM. 2.6 General Information Unit: mm Model Filter size ACIQ-24-AH32 420×516×15 ACIQ-36-AH32 490×516×15 ACIQ-48-AH32 525×516×15 ACIQ-60-AH32 525×516×15...
⑥. The minimum airflow corresponding to different products is as follows: ACIQ-24-AH32:250m³/h ACIQ-36-AH32:285m³/h ACIQ-48-AH32, ACIQ-60-AH32: 455m³/h "LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM installed. Unit must be powered except for service." If any remote located REFRIGERANT SENSOR is employed to detect leaked refrigerant, such a remote located REFRIGERANT SENSOR shall also apply to this marking or be accompanied by such instructions.
Air Handlers plus the fan delay time of the indoor unit. Model Level Heat (SA2) Cool (SA1) Level 1 Level 2 Level ACIQ-24-AH32 3-Default Level 4 Level 5 Level 1 Level 2 Level ACIQ-36-AH32 3-Default Level 4 Level 5 Level 1...
Air Handlers 3.1.4 Replacement Parts When reporting shortages or damages, or ordering repair parts, give the complete product model and serial numbers as stamped on the product. Replacement parts for this product are available through your contractor or local distributor. 3.2 Important Safety Instructions Recognize safety symbols, words, and labels The following symbols and labels are used throughout this manual to indicate...
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Air Handlers persons are permitted to install or service this equipment. Observe all warnings contained in this manual and labels/tags attached to the equipment. This product factory shipped with 208/230V-1Ph-60Hz electrical power supply. This air handler must not be reconfigured to operate with any other power supply. The unit must have an uninterrupted, unbroken electric grounding to minimize the possibility of personal injury if an electric fault occurs.
Air Handlers This ventilation is necessary to avoid the danger of CO poisoning which can occur if a carbon monoxide producing device continues to operate in the enclosed area. Carbon monoxide emission can be (re)circulated throughout the building if the furnace or air handler is operating in any mode.
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Air Handlers of the unit for service clearance. When installing in an area directly over a finished ceiling (such as an attic), an emergency drain pan is required directly under the unit. See local and state codes for requirements. When installing this unit in an area that may become wet, elevate the unit with a sturdy, non-porous material.
Air Handlers 4.3 Piping Work 4.3.1 Specification of Connection Pipe External diameter (inch) Model Gas pipe Liquid pipe ACIQ-24-AH32 ACIQ-36-AH32 Φ3/4 Φ3/8 ACIQ-48-AH32 ACIQ-60-AH32 4.3.2 Piping Preparation The gas pipe connection method adopts solder connection, the liquid pipe connection method is screw connection.
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Air Handlers pipes. Warning: When welding the connecting pipe of the internal and external machine, it is necessary to shield the water receiving tray to avoid burning the water receiving tray! Please pay attention to the position of the connecting pipe of internal and external machine, otherwise it may cause the mechanical injury.
Air Handlers 4.3.2.2 Screw Connection Pipe diameter (inch) Tightening torque (N·m) Φ1/4 15-30 Φ3/8 35-40 Φ1/2 45-50 Φ5/8 60-65 Φ3/4 70-75 Φ7/8 80-85 4.4 Condensate Removal It is not allowed to connect the condensate drain pipe into waste pipe or other pipelines which are likely to produce corrosive or peculiar smell to prevent the smell from entering indoors or corrupt the unit.
Air Handlers 4.5 Ductwork This air handler is designed for a complete supply and return ductwork system. Field ductwork must meet the National Fire Protection Association NFPA 90A, NFPA 90B and any applicable local ordinance. Sheet metal ductwork run in unconditioned spaces must be insulated and covered with a vapor barrier.
Air Handlers 4.6 Electric Heater The air handlers listed in this manual do not have factory installed electric heat. Electric heat is available as an accessory. Please refer to installation instructions provided with heater kit for the correct installation procedure. Refer to the “Electric heater kits installation”...
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Air Handlers 4.6.2 Electric Heater Kits Installation Ensure that all power supply is disconnected prior to installing the heater kit. A means of strain relief and conductor protection must be provided at the supply wire entrance into cabinet. Use copper conductors only. Installation must follow national electric code and other applicable codes.
Air Handlers 11) Connection of power cords and thermostat wires. 4.7 Electrical Installation 4.7.1 Requirement and Notice on Electrical Installation The electrical installation for the air conditioner should observe the following requirements: ①. The electrical installation must be conducted by professionals in compliance with local laws and regulations and the instructions in this manual.
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Wiring work must be done according to national wiring rules and regulations. 4.7.2 Electrical Parameters Maximum Minimum Fuse overcurrent Model Power supply circuit Capacity protection ampacity (A) ACIQ-24-AH32 ACIQ-36-AH32 208/230V-1Ph-60Hz 3.15 ACIQ-48-AH32 ACIQ-60-AH32 ①. Fuse is located on the main board.
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Air Handlers ②. Install a circuit breaker at every power terminal near the units (indoor unit and thermostat) with at least 3mm contact gap. The units must be able to be plugged or unplugged. ③. Circuit breaker and power cord specifications listed in the above table are determined based on the maximum power input of the units.
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Air Handlers Unit: mm(inch) (3) How to connect the thermostat wires and power cords. Lead the thermostat wires and power cords through the insulation tube. Then fix the wires with wire clamps (as shown in the following figure.) ①. Before working, please check whether the indoor unit and thermostat are powered on.
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Air Handlers ⑥. Ground wire should be connected. Electrical wiring of indoor units (Only for air handler without electric heater) ACIQ-24-AH32, ACIQ-36-AH32 ACIQ-48-AH32, ACIQ-60-AH32 Electrical wiring of indoor units...
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Air Handlers ACIQ-24-AH32, ACIQ-36-AH32, ACIQ-48-AH32, ACIQ-60-AH32 (only for air handler with BLR 6000W/240V BLR)
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Air Handlers ACIQ-36-AH32,ACIQ-48-AH32, ACIQ-60-AH32 (only for air handler with BLR 9000W/240V or 12000W/240V) NOTE: Y means Compressor control signal for the outdoor unit. B which is energized under the heating mode means 4-way valve control signal. D means defrosting signal.
Air Handlers DH means Initial signal. Y1 means thermostat and compressor output signals. NOTE: For cooling only unit, there is no need to connect the B and D terminals. NOTE: When outdoor defrosts, D of outdoor unit will send 24V signal to avoid cold winds.
Air Handlers Problems might happen due to Items to be checked Check improper installation Check if the unit has passed It may cause deficiency of cooling through leakage test. (heating) capacity. Check if the unit has been insulated It may cause condensation and properly.
Air Handlers After compressor starting up, please immediately stop the unit when abnormal sound emits. Trial run under several modes and check if the unit operates normally. 6 Common Malfunction and Elimination If the unit doesn’t run normally, please check the following items before ask for service.
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Air Handlers “Malfunction” Reason Slight cracking sound It is noise when electronic is heard when just expansion valve initialization. turned on. There is consecutive That's sound for gas sound when cooling. refrigerant flowing in the unit. The unit emits noise. There is sound when That's sound for gas unit starts or stops.
Air Handlers 7 Maintenance and Care Regular check, maintenance and care should be performed by professional personnel, which will prolong the unit life span. 7.1 Drain Pipe Regularly check if the drain pipe is clogged in order to drain condensate smoothly.
Air Handlers The non-FIXED APPLIANCE shall be stored in a room without continuously operating open flames (for example an operating gas appliance) or other POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES (for example an operating electric heater, hot surfaces); If appliances with A2L REFRIGERANTS connected via an air duct system to one or more rooms are installed in a room with an area less than Amin, that room shall be without continuously operating open flames (for example...
Air Handlers 9 Qualification of Worker The manual shall contain specific information about the required qualification of the working personnel for maintenance, service and repair operations. Every working procedure that affects safety means shall only be carried out by competent persons.
Air Handlers placed together. Any pictograms used should be as simple as possible and contain only essential details. 10.4 Disposal of Equipment Using Flammable Refrigerants See national regulations. 10.5 Storage of Equipment/Appliances The storage of the appliance should be in accordance with the applicable regulations or instructions, whichever is more stringent.
Air Handlers the nature of work being carried out. Work in confined spaces shall be avoided. 11.5 Checking for Presence of Refrigerant The area shall be checked with an appropriate refrigerant detector prior to and during work, to ensure the technician is aware of potentially toxic or flammable atmospheres.
Air Handlers manufacturer’s technical department for assistance. The following checks shall be applied to installations using FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS: The actual REFRIGERANT CHARGE is in accordance with the room size within which the refrigerant containing parts are installed; The ventilation machinery and outlets are operating adequately and are not obstructed;...
Air Handlers plenum if a REFRIGERANT DETECTION SYSTEM is provided in the appliance and any external connections are also provided with a sensor immediately below the return air plenum duct joint. 11.11 Pipe Installation That pipe-work including piping material, pipe routing, and installation shall include protection from physical damage in operation and service, and be in compliance with national and local codes and standards, such as ASHRAE 15, ASHRAE 15.2, IAPMO Uniform Mechanical Code, ICC International Mechanical...
Air Handlers searching for or detection of refrigerant leaks. A halide torch (or any other detector using a naked flame) shall not be used. The following leak detection methods are deemed acceptable for all refrigerant systems. Electronic leak detectors may be used to detect refrigerant leaks but, in the case of FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS, the sensitivity may not be adequate, or may need re-calibration.
Air Handlers – evacuate; – purge the circuit with inert gas (optional for A2L); – evacuate (optional for A2L); – continuously flush or purge with inert gas when using flame to open circuit; – open the circuit. Compressed air or oxygen shall not be used for purging refrigerant systems. For appliances containing flammable refrigerants, refrigerants purging shall be achieved by breaking the vacuum in the system with oxygen-free nitrogen and continuing to fill until the working pressure is achieved, then venting to atmosphere,...
Air Handlers 18 Decommissioning Before carrying out this procedure, it is essential that the technician is completely familiar with the equipment and all its detail. It is recommended good practice that all refrigerants are recovered safely. Prior to the task being carried out, an oil and refrigerant sample shall be taken in case analysis is required prior to re-use of recovered refrigerant.
Air Handlers equipment stating the equipment contains FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT. 20 Recovery When removing refrigerant from a system, either for servicing or decommissioning, it is recommended good practice that all refrigerants are removed safely. When transferring refrigerant into cylinders, ensure that only appropriate refrigerant recovery cylinders are employed.
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The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement. Consult with the sales agency or manufacturer for details. Any updates to the manual will be uploaded to the service website, please check for the latest version. 66139909770...
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