
System Checkout | 17SM CS Series Heat 
SYSTEM CHECKOUT
After completing the installation, and before 
energizing the unit, the following system checks 
should be made:
1. Verify that the supply voltage to the heat pump 
is in accordance with the nameplate ratings.
2. Make sure that all electrical connections are 
tight and secure.
3. Check the electrical fusing and wiring for the 
correct size.
Ensure cabinet and Electrical Box are 
properly grounded.
4. Verify that the low voltage wiring between the 
thermostat and the unit is correct. 
5. Verify that the water piping is complete and 
correct.
6. Check that the water flow is correct, and 
adjust if necessary. 
7. Check the blower for free rotation, and that it 
is secured to the shaft.
8. Verify that vibration isolation has been 
provided.
9. Unit is serviceable. Be certain that all access 
panels are secured in place.
Considerations:
• Always check incoming line voltage power 
supply and secondary control voltage for 
adequacy. Transformer primaries are dual 
tapped for 208 and 230 volts. Connect the 
appropriate tap to ensure a minimum of 18 
volts secondary control voltage. 24 volts is 
ideal for best operation.
•Long length thermostat and control wiring 
leads may create voltage drop. Increase wire 
gauge or up-size transformers may be required 
to insure minimum secondary voltage supply.
• FHP recommends the following guidelines for 
wiring between a thermostat and the unit: 18 
GA up to 60 foot, 16 GA up to 100 ft and 14 GA 
up to 140 ft.
• Do not apply additional controlled devices to 
the control circuit power supply without 
consulting the factory. Doing so may void 
equipment warranties.
• Check with all code authorities on 
requirements involving condensate disposal/ 
over flow protection criteria.
UNIT START-UP
1. Set the thermostat to the highest setting.
2. Set the thermostat system switch to “COOL”, 
and the fan switch to the “AUTO” position. The 
reversing valve solenoid should energize. The 
compressor and fan should not run.
3. Reduce the thermostat setting approximately 5 
degrees below the room temperature.
4. Verify the heat pump is operating in the cooling 
mode.
5. Turn the thermostat system switch to the 
“OFF” position. The unit should stop running 
and the reversing valve should de energize.
6. Leave the unit off for approximately (5) 
minutes to allow for system equalization. 
7. Turn the thermostat to the lowest setting.
8. Set the thermostat switch to “HEAT”.
9. Increase the thermostat setting approximately 
5 degrees above the room temperature.
10. Verify the heat pump is operating in the heating 
mode.
11. Set the thermostat to maintain the desired 
space temperature.
12. Check for vibrations, leaks, etc.
MAINTENANCE
1. Filter changes or cleanings are required at 
regular intervals. The time period between 
filter changes will depend upon type of 
environment the equipment is used in. In a 
single family home, that is not under 
construction, changing or cleaning the filter 
every 60 days is sufficient. In other 
applications such as motels, where daily 
vacuuming produces a large amount of lint, 
filter changes may need to be as frequent as 
biweekly.
Equipment should never be used during 
construction due to likelihood of wall board 
dust accumulation in the air coil of the 
equipment which permanently affects the 
performance and may shorten the life of the 
equipment.
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18 | Maintenance SM CS Series Heat Pump
2. An annual “checkup” is recommended by a 
licensed refrigeration mechanic. Recording the 
performance measurements of volts, amps, 
and water temperature differences (both 
heating and cooling) is recommended. This 
data should be compared to the information on 
the unit’s data plate and the data taken at the 
3. Lubrication of the blower motor is not 
required, however may be performed on some 
motors to extend motor life. Use SAE-20 nondetergent electric motor oil.
4. The condensate drain should be checked 
annually by cleaning and flushing to insure 
proper drainage.
original startup of the equipment.
Figure 12: Refrigerant Charge, Line Sizing and Capacity Multiplier Chart
SYSTEM  
MODEL
Factory 
R410A 
Charge 
SM024 
SM036 
SM048 
SM060 
SM070 
CAPACITY MULTIPLIER 
(Oz)*
80 
86
93 
115 
127 
Refrigerant Line O.D. Size (Based on Equivalent Line Length)
25 FT. 35 FT. 45 FT. 50 FT. 75 FT
LIQ. SUC. LIQ. SUC. LIQ. SUC. LIQ. SUC. LIQ. SUC. 
3/8 3/4  3/8 3/4 3/8 3/4 3/8 3/4 3/8 7/8
3/8 3/4 3/8 3/4 3/8 3/4 3/8 7/8 3/8 7/8
3/8 7/8 3/8 7/8 3/8 7/8 3/8 7/8 3/8 7/8
3/8 1-1/8 3/8 1-1/8 3/8 1-1/8 3/8 1-1/8 3/8 1-1/8
3/8 1-1/8 3/8 1-1/8 3/8 1-1/8 3/8 1-1/8 3/8 1-1/8
 1.00 .995 0.990 0.990 0.980
Suct. Line 
Riser Max.
3/4
3/4
7/8
7/8
7/8
Example 1:
Model SM036 with 45ft of equivalent length of 3/8” O.D Liquid 
Line. Total system charge= Factory charge + (45ft - 25 ft) x .60 
oz/ft Total System Charge =86 oz + (20ft x .60 oz/ft) = 98 oz. 
Additional 12 oz of R410A refrigerant required. 
Note: Charge value shown for paired SM air handler. 
Example 2:
Model SM060 with 10ft of equivalent length of 3/8” O.D 
Liquid Line. Total system charge= Factory charge - (25ft 10ft) x .60 oz/ft Total System Charge = 115 oz - (15ft x .60 oz/ 
ft) = 106 oz. Removal of 9oz of R410A refrigerant required. 
 Charge adjustments for SM CS when paired with DX AH (oz)
Unit
SM024-1CSC
SM036-1CSC
SM048-1CSC
SM060-1CSC
SM070-1CSC
Example 3:
Model SM036 CS paired with DX049 AH with 45ft of equivalent length of 3/8” O.D Liquid Line. Total system charge = Factory 
charge + (DX charge adjustments) + (45ft - 25ft) x .60 oz/ft) = 123 oz. Additional 37 oz of R410A refrigerant required.
DX025 DX035 DX049 DX061 DX071
-2 12 ---
- 025--
--22 - -
- --10 6
----0
Figure 13: Liquid Line Charge Per Linear Foot
R410A oz per foot 
Liquid Line Size, O.D.
1/4  5/16  3/8  1/2  5/8 
.25  .44  .60  1.15  1.95
SM CS Series Heat Pump8 733 920 846 (2015/01) Subject to change without prior notice