(-)asl-jec 18 seer equipped with the comfort control-2 system and featuring dual drive compressors in select models, featuring industry standard r-410a refrigerant
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AIR-COOLED CONDENSING UNITS (-)ASL-JEC 18 SEER EQUIPPED WITH THE COMFORT CONTROL SYSTEM™ AND FEATURING DUAL DRIVE COMPRESSORS IN SELECT MODELS Featuring Industry Standard R-410A Refrigerant WARNING THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED AS AN AID TO QUALIFIED, LICENSED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION OF THIS UNIT.
1.0 S FETY INFORM TION W RNING THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED AS AN AID TO QUALIFIED, LICENSED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION OF THIS UNIT. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION OR OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOL- LOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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C UTION R-410A systems operate at higher pressures than R-22 systems. Do not use R-22 service equipment or components on R-410A equipment. C UTION Only use evaporators approved for use on R-410A systems. Use of existing R-22 evaporators can introduce mineral oil to the R-410A refrigerant form- ing two different liquids and decreasing oil return to the compressor.
2.0 GENER L INFORM TION W RNING The (-)ASL-series of condensing units are designed to operate using the Comfort THE MANUFACTURER’S WAR- Control System™ or traditional 24VAC controls. These units are equipped with the RANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY Comfort Control .
2.3 DIMENSIONS UNIT MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION FIGURE 1 DIMENSIONS AND (-)ASL – 036 J E C IR DISCH RGE AIR DISCHARGE INSTALLATION ALLOW 600 [1524 mm] CLEARANCE LLOW 60" [1524 mm] CLE R NCE EC = EQUIPPED WITH THE CLEARANCES COMFORT CONTROL SYSTEM™...
2.5 PROPER INST LL TION Proper sizing and installation of this equipment is critical to achieve optimal perfor- mance. Use the information in this Installation Instruction Manual and reference the applicable Engineering Specification Sheet when installing this product. IMPORTANT: This product has been designed and manufactured to meet ENER- ®...
3.3 Operational Issues • IMPORTANT: Locate the unit in a manner that will not prevent, impair or com- promise the performance of other equipment horizontally installed in proximity to the unit. Maintain all required minimum distances to gas and electric meters, dryer vents, exhaust and inlet openings.
FIGURE 2 RECOMMENDED ELEVATED INSTALLATION 4.0 REFRIGER NT CONNECTIONS All units are factory charged with Refrigerant 410A. All models are supplied with service valves. Keep tube ends sealed until connection is to be made to prevent system contamination. 4.1 Tools Required For Installing & Servicing R-410 Models Manifold Sets: -Up to 800 PSIG High side -Up to 250 PSIG Low Side...
IMPORTANT: The Rheem approved/recommended method is a guide to securing equipment for wind and seismic loads. Other methods might provide the same result, but the Rheem method is the only one endorsed by Rheem for securing equipment where wind or earthquake damage can occur. Additional information is available in the PTS (Product Technical Support) section of the Rheem website Rheemote.net and can be found as a listing under each outdoor model.
5.0 REPL CEMENT UNITS To prevent failure of a new condensing unit, the existing evaporator tubing system must be correctly sized and cleaned or replaced. Care must be exercised that the expansion device is not plugged. For new and replacement units, a liquid line filter drier should be installed and refrigerant tubing should be properly sized.
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TABLE 3 (-)ASL LIQUID LINE SIZING LIQUID LINE SIZE - OUTDOOR UNIT ABOVE INDOOR COIL Liquid Line Size Line Size Outdoor Unit Above Indoor Coil (Cooling Only - Does not apply to Heat Pumps) R-410A System Connection Line Size (Inch Capacity Model Size (Inch O.D.) [mm]...
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TABLE 4 (-)ASL SUCTION LINE SIZING SUCTION LINE SIZE - OUTDOOR UNIT ABOVE INDOOR COIL Suction Line Size Line Size R-410A System Connection Line Size (Inch Outdoor Unit ABOVE Indoor Coil (Cooling Only - Does not apply to Heat Pumps) Capacity Model Size (Inch O.D.) [mm]...
• For best operation, keep tubing run as short as possible with a minimum num- ber of elbows or bends. • Locations where the tubing will be exposed to mechanical damage should be avoided. If it is necessary to use such locations, the copper tubing should be housed to prevent damage.
8.0 DU L DRIVE COMPRESSORS The -039, -048, & -060 condensing units contain two compressors to deliver maxi- mum efficiency and comfort. The Dual Drive Compressors are sized to increase run times at first stage operation (partial capacity). When additional capacity is needed, a two stage thermostat energizes both compressors to deliver full rated capacity.
8.3 omfort ontrol System™ Control Operation A Dual Drive unit has two controls instead of a single control. The controls are the same as any residential communicating control except the secondary control dip- switches (SW5) should be in the off position. Therefore, the features such as fault recall and the operation of the test button are the same as any JEC control.
C UTION THE COMPRESSOR HAS AN INTERNAL OVERLOAD PROTECTOR. UNDER SOME CONDITIONS, IT CAN TAKE UP TO 2 HOURS FOR THIS OVERLOAD TO RESET. MAKE SURE OVERLOAD HAS HAD TIME TO RESET BEFORE CONDEMNING THE COMPRESSOR. 11.1 Evacuation Procedure Evacuation is the most important part of the entire service procedure. The life and efficiency of the equipment is dependent upon the thoroughness exercised by the serviceman when evacuating air and moisture from the system.
12.2 omfort ontrol System™ Control Wiring An HVAC system equipped with Comfort Control System™ consists of: • Heat pump or condensing unit equipped with Comfort Control • Air handler or furnace equipped with Comfort Control • Comfort Control thermostat The four 18AWG low voltage control wires must be installed from the thermostat to the indoor unit and from indoor unit to the outdoor unit.
12.4 omfort ontrol ICC Control Operation Installation Verification • 24V AC power on R&C must be present at the ICC for it to operate • Line voltage must be present at the ICC for the compressor and the outdoor fan to operate •...
30 Second Minimum Run Timer • The ICC has a built in 30 second minimum unit run time. If a command for com- pressor operation is received by the ICC and the command is removed, the com- pressor will continue to operate for 30 seconds. The dual 7-segment LEDs will flash “c”...
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Active Protection – Code L4 – Locked rotor If the ICC detects the compressor has run less than 15 seconds before the pro- tector tripped for four (4) consecutive starts during the same command for unit operation, the ICC will lockout the compressor to keep it from continuing to oper- ate and flash a “L”...
IMPORTANT: This mode of active protection must be manually reset. Exiting Active Compressor Protection Lockout Three are three methods to reset the ICC after an active protection lockout: 1) Cycle the line voltage to the unit 2) Cycle 24VAC to the ICC (remove the R or C connection to the ICC) 3) Push the TEST button down with an insulated probe for one (1) second and release Note: The ICC will attempt to start the unit when the TEST button is pressed...
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• A maximum of six individual faults can be stored • A maximum of three consecutive identical faults are stored. • A “0” will be displayed with no faults are stored • The ICC will automatically exit the FAULT RECALL mode after displaying stored faults Clear Fault History (TEST and SW2 Buttons) •...
12.7 OMFORT ONTROL SYSTEM™ CONTROL WIRING CONVENTION L THERMOST T WIRING ICC DI GNOSTIC CODES ICC Diagnostic Codes Descriptions of the ICC diagnostic codes are provided below: Dual 7-Segment Status/Possible Cause – Troubleshooting LEDs Display Diagnostic Description Information Code 0 – Standby Normal operation No command for unit operation c - First Stage Cooling...
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Dual 7-Segment Status/Possible Cause – Troubleshooting LEDs Display Diagnostic Description Information Code 05 – Open circuit (Compressor will not • Check for damaged, miswired, or wrong run Run) capacitor • The ICC has received a command for • Check for broken wires, loose connectors, or unit operation but no current is present in miswired compressor the start and run circuits...
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Dual 7-Segment Status/Possible Cause – Troubleshooting LEDs Display Diagnostic Description Information Code 28 – High Line Voltage Fault • Check line voltage 29 – High Pressure Control Open • Outdoor coil is dirty (cooling mode) • Outdoor fan is not running (cooling mode) The ICC detects the HPC is open •...
12.8 Conventional 24V C Thermostat Control Wiring The (-)ASL series of heat pumps allow the installer to use conventional 24VAC con- trol wiring and a conventional thermostat for proper unit operation. IMPORTANT: The preferred method of unit installation and operation is by serial communications.
12.9 Typical Non-Communicating Thermostat Wiring Diagrams WIRE COLOR CODE BK – BL CK G – GREEN PR – PURPLE Y – YELLOW The following figures show the typical wiring diagrams with (-)HPN air handler and (-)ARL con- BR – BROWN GY – GR Y R –...
12.10 Diagnostic Codes in Dual Drive Condensing Units With 12.10 Conventional Thermostat Wiring Each Comfort Control System™ Control Board maintains separate fault history for the compressor it controls. Fault codes are accessible by two methods: 1. Using a service tool plugged directly into the compressor Comfort Control board.
Flashing upper case C A call for second stage cooling has be received • The 3-minute time delay can be bypassed when a call for compressor operation is present by pressing the TEST button for 1 second and releasing. The compressor will begin operation and the dual 7-segment will stop flashing.
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2) High Pressure Control Lockout • If the HPC opens three (3) times during the same call for unit operation, the ICC will lockout the compressor to keep it from continuing to operate and flash a L” on the dual 7-segment LEDs followed by a “29”. Active Protection –...
Active Protection – Code L7 – Compressor open run circuit If the ICC detects current in the start circuit without current present in the run cir- cuit, , the ICC will lockout the compressor to keep it from continuing to operate and flash a “L”...
Fault Recall Mode (TEST and SW2 Buttons) • Enter FAULT RECALL mode by pressing the TEST and SW2 buttons at the same time with insulated probes for one (1) second and release. • When entering and exiting FAULT RECALL mode the top and bottom segments of the dual 7-segment LEDs will illuminate.
13.2 Grounding A grounding lug is provided near the contactor for a ground wire. W RNING THE UNIT MUST BE PERMANENTLY GROUNDED. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK RESULTING IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. 13.3 Control Wiring If the low voltage control wiring is run in conduit with the power supply, Class I insu- lation is required.
Gas furnaces can use: Output Capacity in BTUH* CFM = SHC x temp rise *Refer to furnace data plate for furnace output capacity. SHC = Sensible Heat Constant (see table below), an air velocity meter or airflow hood can give a more accurate reading of the system CFM.
• After adequate evacuation, open both service valves by removing both brass ser- vice valve caps with an adjustable wrench. Insert a 3/16” [5 mm] or 5/16” [8 mm] hex wrench into the stem and turn counterclockwise until the wrench stops. •...
NOTICE The optimum refrigerant charge for any outdoor unit matched with a CFL/CFM/H*L indoor coil/air handler is affected by the application. Therefore, charging data has been developed to assist the field technician in optimizing the charge for all mounting configurations (UF – Upflow, DF – downflow, LH –...
16.3 CH RGING BY WEIGHT NOTICE ADJUST THE SYSTEM CHARGE BY WEIGHT FOR THE STRAIGHT LENGTH OF THE REFRIGERANT LINE SET. For a new installation, evacuation of interconnecting tubing and indoor coil is adequate; otherwise, evacuate the entire system. Use the factory charge shown in “Electrical and Physical Data”...
Step 3. Locate and note the design pressures. The correct liquid and vapor pressures are found at the intersection of the Installed system and the outdoor ambient temperature on the Charging Chart located on the inside of the control box cover of the outdoor unit. Liquid Pressure: = ______psig;...
NOTE: In diagnosing common faults in the cooling system, develop a logical thought pattern as used by experienced technicians. The charts which follow are not intended to be an answer to all problems but only to guide the technician’s trouble shooting. Through a series of yes and no answers, follow the logical path to a likely conclusion.
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FIGURE 11 When a control board requires replacement, it is important that the replacement board gets the shared data from the old control. The primary way the replacement control gets this information is by the memory card that should be installed on the old control.
18.3 Electrical Checks Flow Chart Thermostat call For cooling, no cooling Outdoor Unit Running? Refer to panel cover/documentation for Fault Code Troubleshooting. Check fault history for other faults. Check control voltage (R and C) 7-Segment display lit? to control No call received. Y1 LED lit? 24V Systems: Check thermostat, control wiring...
18.4 Cooling Mechanical Checks Flow Chart Thermostat calling, but unit not cooling Electrical Chart Pressure problems? High Head Pressure Low Head Pressure Low Suction Pressure Dirty Outdoor Coil Low on Charge Dirty Filters Inoperative Outdoor Fan Open IPR Valve Dirty Indoor Coil Overcharge Low Ambient Temperature Inadequate Indoor Air Flow...
18.5 General Trouble Shooting Chart WARNING DISCONNECT ALL POWER TO UNIT BEFORE SERVICING. CONTACTOR MAY BREAK ONLY ONE SIDE. FAILURE TO SHUT OFF POWER CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Unit will not run •...
18.6 Service nalyzer Charts COMPRESSOR OVERHEATING SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE CHECK/REMEDIES High superheat Low charge Check system charge Faulty metering device Restricted cap tube, TEV (TXV) Power element superheat adjustment Foreign matter stopping flow High internal load Hot air (attic) entering return Heat source on;...
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SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE CHECK OR REMEDIES Short cycling of compressor (cont.) Low charge Check system charge Low evaporator air flow Dirty coil Dirty filter Duct too small or restricted Faulty run capacitor Replace Faulty internal overload Replace compressor Faulty Compressor Valves Fast equalization/ Replace compressor and examine Low pressure difference...
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LOSS OF LUBRICATION SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE CHECK OR REMEDIES Compressor failures Line tubing too long Add oil to the recommended level Line tubing too large Reduce pipe size to improve oil return Low suction pressure Low charge Check system charge Refrigerant leaks Repair and recharge Cold, Noisy compressor - Slugging...
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THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVES SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE CHECK OR REMEDIES High Superheat, Low Suction Pressure Moisture freezing and blocking valve Recover charge, install filter-drier, evacuate system, recharge Dirt or foreign material blocking valve Recover charge, install filter-drier, evacuate system, recharge Low refrigerant charge Correct the charge Vapor bubbles in liquid line Remove restriction in liquid line...
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THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVES SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE CHECK OR REMEDIES Superheat is low to normal Unequal evaporator circuit loading Ensure air flow is equally distributed with low suction pressure through evaporator Check for blocked distributor tubes Low load or airflow entering Ensure blower is moving proper air evaporator coil Remove/Correct any air flow...
18.7 Subcooling Calculation TABLE 8 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE CHART 1. Measure the liquid pressure at the liquid line service valve. TEMP R-410A 2. Convert the liquid line pressure to saturated temperature. See Table 9. (Deg. F) PSIG 3. Measure the liquid line temperature at the liquid line service valve. -150 —...