Equipment Selection; Air Handler Match-Ups - Rheem RPVS Series Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Equipment Selection

The installation of geothermal heat pump units and all
associated components, parts, and accessories which make
up the installation shall be in accordance with the regulations
of ALL authorities having jurisdiction and MUST conform to
all applicable codes. It is the responsibility of the installing
contractor to determine and comply with ALL applicable
codes and regulations.
General
Proper indoor coil selection is critical to system effi ciency.
Using an older-model coil can aff ect effi ciency and may
not provide the customer with rated or advertised EER
and COP. Coil design and technology have dramatically
improved operating effi ciency and capacity in the past 20
years. Homeowners using an older coil are not reaping these
cost savings and comfort benefi ts. NEVER MATCH AN R-22
INDOOR COIL WITH AN HFC-410A COMPRESSOR SECTION.
Table 1: Air Handler Matches for ARI Ratings
Compressor Section
Air Handler Model
Refrigerant
Metering Device
Air Coil
Type
Rows - Fins/in.
Face Area (sq. ft.)
Cabinet Confi guration
ECM Settings
Fan Motor Type - HP
6
025
RHPL-HM2421 RHPL-HM3621
N Style
2 - 16 fpi
5.7
Upfl ow/Downfl ow/Horizontal (Multiposition)
Comfort Control Comfort Control
System
ECM - 1/3 HP ECM - 1/2 HP

Air Handler Match-ups

Newer indoor coils have a larger surface area, enhanced fi n
design, and grooved tubing. These features provide a larger
area for heat transfer, improving effi ciency and expanding
capacity. Typical older coils may only have one-third to one-
half the face area of these redesigned coils.
Indoor Coil Selection - RPVS and RPVE
Split system heat pumps are rated in the ARI directory with
a specifi c indoor coil match. Matches with air handlers are
shown in Table 1. An ECM motor and TXV is required. Cap
tubes and fi xed orifi ces are not acceptable.
036
RHPL-HM24
HFC-10A
TXV (Non Bleed) required
N Style N Style
2 - 16 fpi 2 - 16 fpi
5.7
Comfort Control
System System
ECM - 3/4 HP
048 062
RHPL-HM6024
N Style
3 - 14 fpi
8.55 9.98
Comfort Control
System
ECM - 3/4 HP