Duct Requirements - Nordyne 13 SEER Single Package Air Conditioner User Manual And Installation Instructions

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6 ft.
12"
Figure 2. Minimum Unit Clearances
• Keep in mind that the length of the supply and
return ducts should be kept to a minimum with
no sharp radius bends.
2.
UNPACK THE UNIT
It is recommended that the unit be unpacked
at the installation site to minimize damage due
to handling.
CAUTION:
Do not tip the unit on its side. Oil may
enter the compressor cylinders and
cause starting trouble. If unit has been
set on its side, restore to upright posi-
tion and do not run for several hours.
Then run unit for a few seconds. Do this
three or four times with fi ve minutes
between runs.
a. Remove the bands from around the unit.
b. Unfold the top and bottom cap fl anges.
c. Carefully remove the top cap and tube.
Transition Duct Screws
Supply Air
Figure 3. Return and Supply Air Fittings
24"
12"
14" Duct Dimples
Return Air
3.
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances, as specifi ed in Figure
2, MUST be maintained from adjacent struc-
tures to provide room for proper servicing
and air circulation.
Do NOT install unit in a confi ned or recessed
area that will allow discharge air from the unit
to re-circulate into the condenser air inlet,
through the coil.
Service Access Clearance:
Blower access panel side ...........................24"
Electrical compartment access panel side .. 12"
Clearance between overhang and top of
unit .............................................................72"
Clearance around condenser coil area to wall
or shrubs (excludes duct panel side) ..........12"
Minimum clearance to combustible materials:
Combustible Base (Wood or Class A, B, or C
roof Covering material) .............................. 0"
Supply and Return Air Ducts ...................... 0"
Duct Connection side ................................. 0"

DUCT REQUIREMENTS

The supply duct system, including the number
and type of registers, will have much more ef-
fect on the performance of an air conditioning
system then any other factor. The duct must be
suffi ciently large to conduct an adequate amount
of air to each register.
4.
INSTALL THE RETURN AND SUPPLY AIR
FITTINGS ON THE UNIT
The supply and return fi ttings are included with
select models. If supplied, the duct fi ttings are
shipped in the supply duct. They attach to the unit
openings with a fl ange and bead arrangement,
secured with two sheet metal screws. Note: For
Figure 4. Return Air Box
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