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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NS17A*T*5
This manual must be left with the homeowner for future reference
WARNING
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.
The installation guidelines in this document are based on
UL60335-2-40 Edition 4. For information on installation
consistent with UL 60335-2-40 Edition 3, please refer to
www.geappliancesairandwater.com.
Contact GE Appliances at:
Homeowner:
www.geappliances.com
HVAC Pro:
www.geappliancesairandwater.com
866-814-3633
Split System USAC and USHP matches:
www.AHRIDirectory.org
GE Appliances
A Haier Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
STEP 1 – SETTING THE UNIT – Clearances
See
NOTES
NOTICE: Specific applications may require adjustment of the listed installation clearances to provide protection for
the unit from physical damage or to avoid conditions which limit operating efficiency. (Example: Clearances may
have to be increased to prevent snow or ice from falling on the top of the unit. Additional clearances may also be
required to prevent air recirculation when the unit is installed under a deck or in another tight space.)
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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).
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Clearance to one of the remaining two sides may be 12 in. (305
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mm) and the final side may be 6 in. (152 mm).
A clearance of 24 in. must be maintained between two units.
CONTROL
48 in. (1219 mm) clearance required on top of unit.
See NOTES
BOX
Issue 2432
AIR CONDITIONER – R454B
General
This NS17A*T*5 outdoor air conditioner with all-
aluminum coil is designed for use with R-454B refrigerant
only. This unit must be installed with an approved indoor
ups and expanded ratings, visit www AHRIdirectory.org.
These instructions are intended as a general guide and do
not supersede local codes in any way. Consult authorities
having jurisdiction before installation.
NOTICE!
Charging information is given on the charging
procedure label on the unit access panel. For
more in-depth information, consult the Installation
and Service Procedures manual, available on
geappliancesairandwater.com.
CAUTION
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.
NOTE – This unit NS17A*T*5 is a PARTIAL UNIT
AIR CONDITIONER, complying with PARTIAL UNIT
requirements of this Standard, and must only be connected
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.
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- Page 1 UL 60335-2-40 Edition 3, please refer to care while handling this equipment and wear gloves and www.geappliancesairandwater.com. protective clothing. Contact GE Appliances at: NOTE – This unit NS17A*T*5 is a PARTIAL UNIT Homeowner: www.geappliances.com AIR CONDITIONER, complying with PARTIAL UNIT...
- Page 2 WARNING IMPORTANT • The appliance shall be stored in a room without con- Pipe work, including piping material, pipe routing, tinuously operating ignition sources (for example: and installation shall include protection from physical damage in operation and service, and be in compliance ating electric heater).
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Page 3: Refrigerating System
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT When breaking into the refrigerant circuit to make When removing refrigerant from a system, either for repairs – or for any other purpose – conventional servicing or decommissioning, it is recommended good practice that all refrigerants are removed safely. refrigerants it is important that best practice be followed When transferring refrigerant into cylinders, ensure that only appropriate refrigerant recovery cylinders are... -
Page 4: Unit Dimensions - Inches (Mm)
NOTE – R-454b is a A2L refrigerant. The system installation must meet the following parameters based upon total refrigerant charge (line set included). TAmin (Total minimum conditioned area)is the minimum allowable conditioned area based upon the total system charge at sea level. Values must be multiplied by altitude adjustment factor at installed altitude. total system charge. -
Page 5: Step 2 - Refrigerant Piping
WARNING SLAB MOUNTING Install unit level or, if on a slope, maintain slope tolerance of 2 To prevent personal injury, as well as damage to panels, degrees (or 2 inches per 5 feet [50 mm per 1.5 m]) away from unit or structure, observe the following: building structure. - Page 6 Flush the existing line set per the following instructions. Secondary Sensor Installation For more information, refer to the Installation and Service If secondary refrigerant sensor is required, it shall be Procedures manual available on geappliancesairandwater. mounted as follows: Mounted on an unused side furnace existing line sets or indoor coil when the system contains contaminants (i.e., compressor burn out).
- Page 7 GE. See Brazing Connections for special procedures on Examples of such working procedures are breaking into the refrigerating circuit, opening of sealed components, and opening of ventilated enclosures.
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Page 8: Installation
LINE SET IMPORTANT — Refrigerant lines must not contact structure. INSTALLATION REFRIGERANT LINE SET — INSTALLING Line Set Isolation - The following illustrations are VERTICAL RUNS (NEW CONSTRUCTION SHOWN) examples of proper refrigerant line set isolation: NOTE - Insulate liquid line when it is routed through areas where the surrounding ambient temperature could become higher than the REFRIGERANT LINE SET —... -
Page 9: Flushing Procedure
STEP 2 – REFRIGERANT PIPING – (Continued) 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 VALVE... -
Page 10: Cap And Core Removal
STEP 2 – REFRIGERANT PIPING – Brazing Procedures CAP AND CORE REMOVAL CUT AND DEBUR Cut ends of the refrigerant lines square (free from nicks or dents) Remove service cap and core from and debur the ends. The pipe must remain round. Do not crimp end both the vapor and liquid line service of the line. -
Page 11: Braze Line Set
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 underneath the valve body to protect the base paint. FLOW NITROGEN Flow regulated nitrogen (at 1 to 2 psig) through the refrigeration gauge set into the valve stem port connection on the liquid service valve and out of the vapor valve stem port. - Page 12 STEP 2 – REFRIGERANT PIPING – Install Indoor Expansion Valve This outdoor unit is designed for use in systems that include an expansion valve metering device (purchased separately) information. The check expansion valve unit must be installed inside of the cabinet. In applications where an uncased coil 1/2 Turn INDOOR EXPANSION VALVE INSTALLATION ®...
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Page 13: Step 3 - Leak Test And Evacuation
STEP 3 – LEAK TEST AND EVACUATION LEAK TEST HIGH MANIFOLD GAUGE SET OUTDOOR UNIT TO VAPOR SERVICE VALVE NOTE - Position canister to deliver liquid refrigerant. NITROGEN R-454B CONNECT GAUGE SET A - Connect the high pressure hose of an R-454B manifold gauge set to the vapor valve service port. NOTE - Normally, the high pressure hose is connected to the liquid line port. -
Page 14: Evacuate The System
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 15: Electrostatic Discharge
STEP 4 – ELECTRICAL – Circuit Sizing WARNING and Wire Routing Fire Hazard. Use of aluminum wire with this product may In the U.S.A., wiring must conform with current local codes and the current National Electric Code (NEC). In Canada, or death. - Page 16 STEP 4 – ELECTRICAL – (Continued) – High Voltage and Field Control Wiring The following illustration provides an example of control wiring connections when using a standard thermostat. ROUTING HIGH VOLTAGE, GROUND AND CONTROL WIRING HIGH VOLTAGE / GROUND WIRES WIRE RUN LENGTH AWG# INSULATION TYPE Any excess high voltage field wiring should be...
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Page 17: Step 5 - Unit Start-Up
TABLE 2 STEP 5 – UNIT START-UP TORQUE REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT Parts Recommended Torque Service valve cap 8 ft.-lb. 11 NM If unit is equipped with a crankcase heater, it should be energized 24 hours before unit start-up to prevent Sheet-metal screws 16 in.-lb. -
Page 18: Operating Angle-Type Service Valve
Charging OPERATING ANGLE-TYPE SERVICE VALVE 1 - Remove stem cap with an appropriately sized wrench. Verify the unit is electrically grounded before charging 2 - Use a service wrench with a hex-head extension (3/16" for liquid line valve sizes and 5/16" for vapor line valve sizes) to back the refrigerating system. - Page 19 Start-Up Test Procedure The RDS Blower Control Board is equipped with a Test/ Reset button. After the RDS Blower Control Board has been mounted and wired, restore power to the HVAC system. The system will then run through a purge complete, proceed to testing cooling demand and heating demand.
- Page 20 (less than 50psi). If the coil cannot be cleaned using water alone, GE recommends use of a coil cleaner with a pH in the range of 5 to 9. The coil must be rinsed thoroughly •...
- Page 21 6 - Inspect contactor contacts for pitting or burn marks. Decommissioning Replace as necessary. Before carrying out this procedure, it is essential that the 7 - Check outdoor fan motor for worn bearings/ technician is completely familiar with the equipment and bushings.
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Page 22: Start Up Checks
NS17A*T*5 Start-Up and Performance Checklist Customer Address Indoor Unit Model Serial Outdoor Unit Model Serial Notes: START UP CHECKS Refrigerant Type: Rated Load 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:... - Page 23 508642G01 / 31-5000965 Issue 2432 Page 23 of 23...
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