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©2024 Lennox Industries Inc.
Dallas, Texas, USA
THIS MANUAL MUST BE LEFT WITH THE
HOMEOWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
General
This EL21KLV outdoor heat pump with all-aluminum coil
is designed for use with R454B refrigerant only.
This unit must be installed with an approved indoor air
handler or coil. For AHRI Certified system match-ups and
expanded ratings, visit www.LennoxPros.com.
The EL21KLV variable capacity unit may be installed with
an S40 communicating thermostat or a standard 24VAC
non-communicating thermostat. See field wiring diagrams
for wiring details.
These instructions are intended as a general guide and do
not supersede local codes in any way. Consult authorities
having jurisdiction before installation.
NOTE – This unit EL21KLV is a PARTIAL UNIT HEAT
PUMP, complying with PARTIAL UNIT requirements of
this Standard, and must only be connected to other units
that have been confirmed as complying to corresponding
PARTIAL UNIT requirements of this Standard, UL 60335-
2-40/CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40, or UL 1995/CSA C22.2
No 236.
NOTE – Carefully transport the unit from the truck to the
installation site using a dolly.
Once at the installation site, the unit can be handled with
or without a dolly to place it at the desired location.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Elite
Series EL21KLV Units
®
HEAT PUMP
508493-01
8/2024
PACKING LIST
OUTDOOR UNIT
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause property damage, personal
injury or loss of life. Installation and service must be
performed by a licensed professional HVAC installer or
equivalent, or service agency.
IMPORTANT: Special procedures are required for clean-
ing the all-aluminum coil in this unit. See page 27 in this
instruction for information.
This unit must be installed with an approved indoor air
handler or coil. For AHRI Certified system match-ups and
expanded ratings, visit www.LennoxPros.com.
To prevent serious injury or death:
1. Lock-out/tag-out before performing maintenance.
2. If system power is required (e.g., smoke detector
maintenance), disable power to blower, remove fan
belt where applicable, and ensure all controllers
and thermostats are set to the "OFF" position before
performing maintenance.
3. Always keep hands, hair, clothing, jewelry, tools, etc.
away from moving parts.
As with any mechanical equipment, contact with sharp
sheet metal edges can result in personal injury. Take
care while handling this equipment and wear gloves and
protective clothing.
Page 1
WARRANTY
CERTIFICATE
RAST 6-PIN
CONNECTORS (2)
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ©2024 Lennox Industries Inc. Dallas, Texas, USA Elite Series EL21KLV Units ® HEAT PUMP 508493-01 8/2024 PACKING LIST WARRANTY THIS MANUAL MUST BE LEFT WITH THE CERTIFICATE RAST 6-PIN HOMEOWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OUTDOOR UNIT CONNECTORS (2) General...
  • Page 2 SETTING THE UNIT – Clearances See NOTES NOTES - Service clearance of 30 in. (762 mm) must be maintained on one of the sides adjacent to the control box. Clearance to one of the other three sides must be 36 in. (914 mm). Clearance to one of the remaining two sides may be 12 in.
  • Page 3 WARNING TAmin Table Charge (lb) 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 If this appliance is conditioning a space with an area Charge (kg) 11.3 13.6 smaller than TAmin or stored in a space with an area Minimum Conditioned smaller than Amin as defined by this instruction, then 150.9 226.4 301.9 377.4 452.8 Area (ft2) that space must be without continuously operating open...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT When removing refrigerant from a system, either for When breaking into the refrigerant circuit to make servicing or decommissioning, it is recommended good repairs – or for any other purpose – conventional practice that all refrigerants are removed safely. procedures shall be used.
  • Page 5 DETAIL A DETAIL B INSTALL UNIT LEVEL OR, IF ON A SLOPE, MAINTAIN SLOPE TOLERANCE OF 2 DEGREES (OR 2 INCHES PER 5 FEET [50 MM PER 1.5 M]) AWAY INSTALL UNIT AWAY FROM WINDOWS FROM BUILDING STRUCTURE. BUILDING STRUCTURE MOUNTING SLAB TWO 90°...
  • Page 6: Unit Dimensions - Inches (Mm)

    UNIT DIMENSIONS – INCHES (MM) INLET 4 (102) 4 (102) INLET INLET (660) (737) LIQUID LINE 6-1/4 CONNECTION (159) 4 (102) SUCTION LINE CONNECTION INLET 6-1/8 30-1/2 (156) (775) TOP VIEW (102) BOTTOM VIEW BASE SECTION (With Optional Standoff Kit) 39-3/4 (1010) 35-3/4 (908) (depth)
  • Page 7 Polyvinyl ether (PVE) oils are used in damage, personal injury or death. Lennox units charged with R454B refrigerant. Residual WARNING mineral oil can act as an insulator, preventing proper heat transfer.
  • Page 8 The EL21KLV is a variable-capacity cooling system uti- • Maximum length vapor riser = 60 feet. lizing variable speed compressor technology. With the • Up to 50 Linear Feet: Use rated line sizes listed in table 1. variable speed compressor and variable pumping capac- •...
  • Page 9 TABLE 1. Standard Refrigerant Line Set – Up to 50 Linear Feet Inches (mm) Valve Size Connections Recommended Line Sets Liquid Line Suction Line L15 Line Set Model Line Set Length Catalog Number EL21KLV* -024 3/8” (10 mm) 3/4” (19 mm) L15-41-20 20 feet (6.1 m) 89J56...
  • Page 10 REFRIGERANT PIPING – Removing Existing Indoor Metering Device TYPICAL EXISTING FIXED ORIFICE TYPICAL EXISTING EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL REMOVAL PROCEDURE PROCEDURE (UNCASED COIL SHOWN) (UNCASED COIL SHOWN) STUB END TWO-PIECE PATCH PLATE LIQUID LINE CHECK DISTRIBUTOR TUBES (UNCASED COIL ONLY) ORIFICE EXPANSION LIQUID LINE ORIFICE HOUSING HOUSING...
  • Page 11 REFRIGERANT PIPING – Brazing Procedures CAP AND CORE REMOVAL PIPING PANEL REMOVAL / PREPARING LINE SET Remove service cap and core from both the suction / Remove piping panel to access service valves. Cut vapor and liquid line service ports. ends of the refrigerant lines square (free from nicks or dents) and debur the ends.
  • Page 12 alloys and flux. WRAP SERVICE VALVES To help protect service valve seals during brazing, wrap water-saturated cloths around service valve bodies and copper tube stubs. Use additional water-saturated cloths under the valve body to protect the base paint. FLOW NITROGEN WARNING Flow regulated nitrogen (at 1 to 2 psig) through the refrigeration FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE...
  • Page 13 REFRIGERANT PIPING – Install Indoor Expansion Valve This outdoor unit is designed for use in systems that include an expansion valve metering device (purchased separately) at the indoor coil. See the EL21KLV Product Specifications bulletin (EHB) for approved expansion valve kit match-ups and application information.
  • Page 14: Leak Test And Evacuation

    LEAK TEST AND EVACUATION LEAK TEST HIGH MANIFOLD GAUGE SET OUTDOOR UNIT TO VAPOR SERVICE VALVE NOTE - Position canister to deliver liquid refrigerant. NITROGEN R454B CONNECT GAUGE SET A - Connect the high pressure hose of an R454B manifold gauge set to the vapor valve service port. NOTE - Normally, the high pressure hose is connected to the liquid line port.
  • Page 15 EVACUATION HIGH CONNECT GAUGE SET NOTE - Remove cores from service valves (if not already done). A - Connect low side of manifold gauge set with 1/4 SAE in-line tee to vapor line service valve B - Connect high side of manifold gauge set to OUTDOOR MANIFOLD liquid line service valve...
  • Page 16 The Lennox M30, CS7500, CS3000 and many other commer- cially available electronic thermostats provide this feature. The EL21KLV unit will provide full variable capacity oper-...
  • Page 17 SIZE CIRCUIT AND INSTALL SERVICE INSTALL THERMOSTAT DISCONNECT SWITCH Install room thermostat (ordered separately) on an inside Refer to the unit nameplate for minimum circuit ampacity, wall approximately in the center of the conditioned area and maximum fuse or circuit breaker (HACR per NEC). and 5 feet (1.5m) from the floor.
  • Page 18 EL21KLV Charge Mode Operation with a Convention- Outdoor Control 7 Segment Display and al 24VAC Non-Communicating Thermostat Push Button On applications with a conventional 24VAC non-commu- nicating thermostat, the charge mode jumper must be in- Information concerning the outdoor control 7-segment dis- stalled on the Charge Mode Pins after providing a Y1 cool- play and push button operations are available on the unit ing demand to the EL21KLV to initiate the Charge Mode.
  • Page 19 RT13 RT36 AMBIENT LIQUID RT61 SENSOR SENSOR SOLENOID COMPRESSOR COMP DISCHARGE CONTROLLER SENSOR A175 S4 HIGH S173 TRANSFORMER RT41 PRESSURE RESISTOR COMPRESSOR TOP SUCTION SWITCH (10K) CAP THERMAL SWITCH REACTOR SENSOR CONTROLLER GROUND INVERTER NOTE- FOR USE WITH COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY.
  • Page 20 FIGURE 11. Typical Factory Wiring Page 20...
  • Page 21 Communicating Thermostat with Indoor and Outdoor Units FIGURE 12. EL21KLV with S40 Communicating Thermostat – Field Wiring Diagram with RDS Controller. Page 21...
  • Page 22 FIGURE 13. Conventional 24VAC Cooling Non-Communicating Thermostat Wiring with RDS Controller Page 22...
  • Page 23: Unit Operation

    6 - Connect manifold gauge set for testing and charging ty to maximum capacity based upon thermostat demand. or use the Lennox Dealer Setup App to monitor the The indoor air volume will be controlled to match cooling pressures and temperatures of the refrigeration capacity throughout the capacity range.
  • Page 24 Each valve is equipped with a service port which has a OPERATING ANGLE-TYPE SERVICE VALVE factory-installed valve stem. Figures 14 and 15 provide information on how to access and operate both angle- and 1 - Remove stem cap with an appropriately sized wrench. ball-type service valves.
  • Page 25 EL21KLV Installation and Service Procedures manual, capacity by entering the test mode at the S40 which is available on LennoxPros.com.. thermostat or using the Lennox Dealer Setup App. The S40 Test Mode can be selected by going to Outdoor Control Seven-Segment Display Menu>...
  • Page 26: Homeowners Information

    NOTE - The filter and all access panels must be in place High Pressure Switch (S4) any time the unit is in operation. If you are unsure about the filter required for your system, call your Lennox dealer This unit is equipped with a high pressure switch which is for assistance.
  • Page 27: Professional Maintenance

    (less than 50psi). If the Pour water in pans to confirm proper drainage from coil cannot be cleaned using water alone, Lennox the pan through to the outlet of the pipe. Clean or recommends use of a coil cleaner with a pH in the replace as necessary.
  • Page 28 R‐454B Refrigerant Pressure‐Temperature Chart Saturated  Saturated  Saturated  Saturated  Saturated  Saturated  Saturated  Saturated  Pressure Pressure Pressure Pressure Liquid  Vapor  Liquid  Vapor  Liquid  Vapor  Liquid  Vapor  (psig) (psig) (psig) (psig) Temp (°F) Temp (°F) Temp (°F) Temp (°F) Temp (°F) Temp (°F) Temp (°F) Temp (°F) ‐58.9 ‐57.1 58.9 61.3 93.0 95.4 113.4 115.6 ‐19.2 ‐17.2...
  • Page 29 EL21KLV Start-Up and Performance Checklist Customer Address Indoor Unit Model Serial Outdoor Unit Model Serial Notes: START UP CHECKS Refrigerant Type: Input Amps: Actual Amps Rated Volts Actual Volts Condenser Fan Full Load Amps Actual Amps: COOLING MODE Suction Pressure: Liquid Pressure: Supply Air Temperature: Ambient Temperature: Return Air: Temperature:...

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