Aspen ABM Series Installation Manual

Multi-position air handler (hydronic heat)

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Certified technicians or those individuals
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WARNING
meeting the requirements specified by
NATE may use this information. Property
and product damage or personal injury hazard may occur
without such background.
All power sources should be disconnected
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!
prior to servicing. Failure to do so may
cause personal injury or property damage.
Product
!
WARNING
to permit installation in accordance
with local and national building codes.
It is the installer's responsibility to ensure that product is
installed in strict compliance with national and local codes.
Manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage (personal,
product or property) caused due to installations violating
regulations. In absence of local/state codes, refer to National
Electric Code: NFPA 90A & 90B Uniform Mechanical Code.
When this unit is installed in an enclosed
WARNING
!
area, such as a garage or utility room with
any Carbon Monoxide producing devices
(i.e. automobile, space heater, water heater etc.) ensure that
the enclosed area is properly ventilated.
Only
factory
!
CAUTION
accessories
installing or modifying this unit unless it is
so noted in these instructions. Some localities may require
a licensed installer/service personnel.
Unit
is
!
WARNING
installations.
The unit is designed for operation with
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108/120V, single phase, 60 Hz power
supply. Aspen will not be responsible for
damages caused due to modification of the unit to operate
with alternative power sources.
ABM Series - Multi-Position Air Handler
1. Safety Instruction
Potential safety hazards are alerted using the following symbols. The symbol is used in conjunction with terms
that indicate the intensity of the hazard.
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WARNING
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CAUTION
designed
and
manufactured
authorized
kits
should
be
used
when
not
approved
for
outdoor
INSTALLATION GUIDE
(Hydronic Heat)
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
could result in serious injury, property damage, product damage or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
may result in moderate injury or property damage.
2. Ensure These Steps are Completed to Reduce
Chances of a Frozen Hydronic Coil
• Ensure the air handler motor and control board are receiving
proper power input per the wiring diagram.
• Ensure the hydronic coil has access to a constant water supply as
loss of water movement can lead to a frozen coil.
• Prime the water circulator pump using the purge valve per the
"Start-Up" section of this installation guide.
• Run the pump for five minutes after priming to ensure no air is in
the system.
• If any interruption to the water supply occurs, prime the water
circulator pump again.
• Insulate the water piping in unconditioned spaces or within
structures that may be unoccupied during freezing conditions.
• If the air handler does not have an internal pump and/or relies on
an external boiler system for hot water, the installer may need to
rewire the system to ensure that it maintains access to a constant
water supply.
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE ABM Series - Multi-Position Air Handler (Hydronic Heat) 1. Safety Instruction Potential safety hazards are alerted using the following symbols. The symbol is used in conjunction with terms that indicate the intensity of the hazard. WARNING This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in serious injury, property damage, product damage or death.
  • Page 2: Installation Preparation

    MUST be trapped or sealed. Failure to do so will result in condensate overflow from the drain pan. Aspen will NOT be responsible for any damages resulting from failure to follow these instructions. If the drain pan is constructed of nylon CAUTION or plastic;...
  • Page 3 Ensure that proper safety gear is being used prior to making connections. Fig 6-1 6A. Horizontal Left-hand Installation Some Aspen coils may include a Schrader CAUTION valve on the suction manifold. Ensure that the Schrader valve and valve core (where present) are protected from heat during brazing and installation to prevent leakage.
  • Page 4 5. Reinstall all access panels to the unit. 2. Rotate the unit 180° as shown in the figure. Discard existing bottom access panel (1), top access panel (2) and side drain pan (3.) 180° Rotation 3. For STYLE 1 downflow kit ,rotate the filter rails 180° and Fig 6A-1 - Air flow direction in Horizontal Left application re-installed the filter rails.
  • Page 5 2. Secure the return air ducting to the air handler cabinet. 8. Metering Devices/Liquid Line Connection Aspen coils are available with two kinds of metering devices a) flowrator or b) TXV. The following instructions are separated into sections by metering device.
  • Page 6: Piston Replacement

    8A. Flowrator Coils I-4. Braze the stub-out portion to the liquid line and let cool. O-ring I-5. Taking care that the white Teflon seal is still in place inside the flowrater body, firmly seat the stub and screw attachment flowrater body. Fig 8A-1.
  • Page 7 II-5. Pull the piston out using a Ensure that the TXV selected is compatible small wire or pick. Verify the CAUTION with the refrigerant used in the outdoor piston size (size is typically system (R22 or R410A). TXV caps are stamped on the body of the painted green for R22 or pink for R410A.
  • Page 8 III-11. Remove the valve identification sticker from the valve and III. Field-Installed TXV Retrofit place it adjacent to the Aspen model number on unit name Note: Photos are for basic illustration purposes only. Actual plate.
  • Page 9: Connecting Refrigerant Lines

    9. Connecting Refrigerant Lines 1. Release nitrogen holding 2. Check all brazed and screw-on charge by depressing the line connections by applying Shrader Valve at the liquid a soap solution to the joint. A line connection on the air leak will produce bubbles in the handler.
  • Page 10: Condensate Drain

    11C. Pump/Valve/Boiler Wiring During cooling mode operation, indoor blower wire “G” will energize a time delay relay located on the control board inside the air handler. On units shipped from the factory with a pump installed (Fig 11C-3), After a short time delay period, the time delay relay will apply 120VAC to the pump will be energized on a call for heat.
  • Page 11: System Charging

    5. If outdoor unit instructions and charts are not available, use Aspen provided charts. Make certain indoor air temperature is near comfort level setpoint of 75°F prior to establishing superheat and subcooling levels. 15A . Flowrator Coils Add refrigerant until the superheat measured at the outdoor unit suc- tion/vapor line matches the superheat from the chart below.
  • Page 12: Operation And Maintenance

    Connect the hydronic coil to the water heater system as shown in Fig After all connections are made, start-up and check-out must be 16-1 and 16-2. Use flexible piping and insulate all pipes. Plumbing performed before proper evaluation of the entire system can be must be in compliance with state or local codes (Code CMR248 made.
  • Page 13: Common Problems And Solutions

    temperature you have selected for your comfort. The room ther- Proper water heater sizing should consider both the gallon mostat should be in a central, draft free inside wall location for capacity AND the BTU input of the water heater. best operation.
  • Page 14 and/or Massachusetts Fuel Gas Code. These codes require the use of an optional pump timer to circulate the hydronic loop independent of the thermostat. 21. Final System Checkout 1. Make certain all cabinet openings are properly sealed and any grommets moved during installation are moved into proper place. 2.
  • Page 15 23. Massachusetts Applicable Installation Diagram...
  • Page 16 Humble, TX 77396 Phone: 281.441.6500 Toll Free: 800.423.9007 Fax: 281.441.6510 www.aspenmfg.com Scan QR Code to visit Aspen’s website Revised 06/2024. Subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. © Copyright 2024 Aspen Manufacturing. All Rights Reserved IO-123107 REVB | ABM IO-2024-12...

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