Your new 15 to 25 Ton Preferred Series Bryant rooftop unit (RTU) was designed by customers for customers. With a newly designed
cabinet that integrates “no-strip” screw collars, handled access panels, and more we’ve made your unit easy to install, easy to maintain, easy to use and reliable.
These new Preferred Series units are designed for dedicated factory-supplied vertical or horizontal air flow duct configurations. No
special field kits are required.
Easy to maintain:
Easy access handles by Bryant provide quick and easy access to all normally serviced components. Our “no-strip” screw system has
superior holding power and guides screws into position while preventing the screw from stripping the unit’s metal. Take accurate
pressure readings by reading system pressures with panels in place as compressors are strategically located to eliminate any air bypass.
Easy to use:
The newly designed, central terminal board by Bryant puts all your connections and troubleshooting points in one convenient place,
standard. Most low voltage connections are made to the same board and make it easy to find what you’re looking for and easy to access it.
Reliable:
Each unit comes with precision sized and tested scroll compressor that is internally protected from over temperature and pressures. In
addition, each refrigerant circuit is further protected with a high pressure and low pressure switch as well as containing a liquid line
filter drier. Each unit is factory tested prior to shipment to help ensure unit operation once properly installed.
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FEATURES/BENEFITS
• Two stage cooling capability with independent circuits and control.
• High performance copper tube / aluminum plate (RTPF) fin condenser and evaporator coils with optional coating.
• EER’s up to 12.0
• IEER’s up to 13.2 with single speed indoor fan motor and 13.8 with 2-speed/VFD indoor fan motor system
• Gas heating efficiencies up to 81% thermal efficiency.
• Dedicated vertical and horizontal air flow duct configuration models. No field kits required.
• Utility connections through the side or bottom. Bottom connections are also in an enclosed environment to help prevent water
entry. Field supplied couplings are required.
• Scroll compressors on all units. This makes service, stocking parts, replacement, and trouble-shooting easier.
• Precision sized TXV metering device on each refrigerant circuit.
• Easy-adjust, belt-drive motor available. Motor assembly also contains a fan belt break protection system on all models and reliable pillow block bearing system that allows lubrication thru front of the unit.
• Single-point gas/electrical connection.
• Sloped, composite drain pan sheds water; and won’t rust.
• Standardized controls and control box layout. Standardized components and controls make stocking parts and service easier.
• Clean, large, easy to use control box.
• Color-coded wiring.
• Large, laminated wiring and power wiring drawings which are affixed to unit make troubleshooting easy.
• Single, central terminal board for test and wiring connections.
• Fast-access, handled, panels for easy access on normally accessed service panels.
• “No-strip” screw system guides screws into the panel and captures them tightly without stripping the screw, the panel, or the unit.
• Mechanical cooling (125°F to 35°F/52°C to –2°C) standard on all models. Low ambient controller allows operation down to
–20°F/–29°C
• Redundant gas valve for 2-stage gas heating capacity control with induced-draft flue exhaust design to help ensure no flue gas can
escape into the indoor air stream.
• Exclusive IGC solid state gas controller for on board diagnostics with LED error code designation, burner control logic and
energy saving indoor fan motor delay.
• 2-in. (51mm) disposable filters on all units, with 4-in. (102 mm) filter track field-installed.
• Refrigerant filter-drier on each circuit.
• High and low pressure switches. Added reliability with high pressure switch and low pressure switch.
• Many factory-installed options ranging from air management economizers, 2 position dampers, manual outdoor air dampers, plus
convenience outlets, disconnect switch and smoke detectors.
• Standard Parts Warranty: 10 year aluminized heat exchanger, 5 year compressor, 1 year others.
• Optional 2-Speed Indoor Fan Motor System utilizes a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) to automatically adjust the indoor fan
motor speed between cooling stages. Available on 2-stage cooling models 17-28 with electromechanical controls or RTU Open.
= None
= Temperature Economizer, Low Leak EconoMi$er IV
w/ Barometric Relief (W7212 controller)
1
= Temperature Economizer, Low Leak EconoMi$er IV with
Centrifugal Power Exhaust (W7212 controller)
2
= Temperature Economizer, Low Leak EconoMi$er IV with
Barometric Relief and CO
2
(W7212 controller)
1
= Temeperature Economizer, Low Leak EconoMi$er IV with
Centrifugal Power Exhaust and CO
2
(W7212 controller)
2
= Enthalpy Economizer, Low Leak EconoMi$er IV with
Barometric Relief (W7212 controller)
1
= Enthalpy Economizer, Low Leak EconoMi$er IV with
Centrifugal Power Exhaust (W7212 controller)
2
= Enthalpy Economizer, Low Leak EconoMi$er with
Barometric relief and CO
2
(W7212 controller)
1
= Enthalpy Economizer, Low Leak EconoMi$er IV with
Centrifugal Power Exhaust CO
2
(W7212 controller)
2
= Manual Outdoor Air Damper1
= Motorized 2-Position Damper
1
A
B
D
E
G
H
K
L
N
U
V
W
X
= None
= Temperature Economizer, Low Leak EconoMi$er X with
Barometric Relief (W7220 controller)
1
= Temperature Economizer, Low Leak EconoMi$er X with
Centrifugal Power Exhaust (W7220 controller)
2
= Temperature Economizer, Low Leak EconoMi$er X with
Barometric Relief and CO
2
(W7220 controller)
1
= Temperature Economizer, Low Leak EconoMi$er X, with
Centrifugal Power Exhaust and CO
2
(W7220 controller)
2
= Enthalpy Economizer, Low Leak EconoMi$er X with
Barometric Relief (W7220 controller)
1
= Enthalpy Economizer, Low Leak EconoMi$er X with
Centrifugal Power Exhaust (W7220 controller)
2
= Enthalpy Economizer, Low Leak EconoMi$er X with
Barometric Relief and CO
2
(W7220 controller)
1
= Enthalpy Economizer, Low Leak with Centrifugal
Power Exhaust and CO
2
(W7220 controller)
2
= Ultra LOW LEAK Temperature EconoMi$er X with
Barometric Relief (W7220 controller)
1
= Ultra LOW LEAK Temperature EconoMi$er X with
Centrifugal Power Exhaust (W7220 controller)
2
= Ultra LOW LEAK Enthalpy EconoMi$er X with
Barometric Relief (W7220 controller)
1
= Ultra LOW LEAK Enthalpy EconoMi$er X with
Centrifugal Power Exhaust (W7220 controller)
2
1. Vertical and Horizontal Air Flow
2. Vertical Air Flow Only
Unit Type
581 = High Efficiency
Gas Heat RTU
Model
J (Puron
®
Refrigerant)
Voltage
E = 460-3-60
P = 208/230-3-60
T = 575-3-60
Cooling Tons
17 = 15 ton
20 = 17.5 ton
24 = 20 ton
28 = 25 ton
Refrig. System/Gas Heat Options
D = Two stage compressor Model
F = Two stage compressor Model and Stainless steel
gas heat exchanger
K = Two stage cooling with aluminum gas heat
exchanger and Perfect Humidity
M = Two stage cooling with stainless steel gas heat
exchanger and Perfect Humidity
Coil Options (Outdoor — Indoor — Hail Guard)
A = Al/CU - Al/Cu
B = Precoat Al/Cu - Al/Cu
C = E-coat Al/Cu - Al/Cu
D = E-coat Al/Cu - E-coat Al/Cu
E = Cu/Cu - Al/Cu
F = Cu/Cu - Cu/Cu
M = Al/Cu - Al/Cu – Louvered Hail Guard
N = Precoat Al/Cu - Al/Cu – Louvered Hail Guard
P = E-coat Al/Cu - Al/Cu – Louvered Hail Guard
Q = E-coat Al/Cu - E-coat Al/Cu – Louvered Hail Guard
R = Cu/Cu - Al/Cu – Louvered Hail Guard
S = Cu/Cu - Cu/Cu – Louvered Hail Guard
Indoor Fan Options
1 = Standard Static Option, Vertical
2 = Medium Static Option, Vertical
3 = High Static Option, Vertical
B = Medium Static, High Effy Motor, Vertical
C = High Static, High Effy Motor, Vertical
5 = Standard Static Option, Horizontal
6 = Medium Static Option, Horizontal
7 = High Static Option, Horizontal
F = Medium Static, High Effy Motor, Horizontal
G = High Staic, High Effy Motor, Horizontal
Packaging, Controls & Indoor Fan Motor
Speed Options
A = Standard Packaging, electro mech. controls that
require W7212 EconoMi$er IV
C = Standard Packaging, electro mech. controls that
require W7220 EconoMi$er X
D = Standard Packaging and 2-Speed Indoor Fan Motor
(VFD) Controller
Factory Installed Options
0A = None
MODEL NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
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581J MODEL NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
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CAPACITY RATINGS
AHRI RATINGS (2-STAGE COOLING)
581J UNITCONFIGURATION
17
20
24
28
LEGEND
AHRI — Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
EER — Energy Efficiency Ratio
IEER — Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio
NOTE: 581J**28 horizontal units are only available with a 2-speed
option.
1. Outdoor sound data is measured in accordance with AHRI.
2. Measurements are expressed in terms of sound power. Do not
compare these values to sound pressure values because sound
COOLING
STAGES
A-WEIGHTED LINEAR
AHRI-370
RATING
TOTAL POWER
(kW)
14.512.013.013.5
16.812.013.013.6
19.312.013.213.8
25.211.212.012.5
OUTDOOR SOUND (dB) AT 60Hz
31.5631252505001000200040008000
pressure depends on specific environmental factors which normally do not match individual applications. Sound power values
are independent of the environment and therefore more accurate.
3. A-weighted sound ratings filter out very high and very low frequencies, to better approximate the response of “average” human
ear. A-weighted measurements for Bryant units are taken in
accordance with AHRI.
EER
IEER
(Single Speed)
IEER (2-Speed)
581J
UNIT
17
20
24
28
MINIMUM - MAXIMUM AIRFLOW RATINGS (CFM) — NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE
COOLING
HEAT
LEVEL
LOW
MED3,880 7,7503,880 7,750
HIGH4,620 8,5704,620 8,570
LOW
MED3,880 9,3003,880 9,300
HIGH4,62010,0004,62010,000
LOW
MED3,88011,6303,88011,630
HIGH4,62010,0004,62010,000
LOW
MED3,88015,5003,88015,500
HIGH4,62015,0004,62015,000
MINIMUM
SINGLE SPEED
FAN MOTOR
4,5005,0703,380 7,500
5,2505,9153,943 9,000
6,0007,5005,00010,000
7,5008,4505,63312,500
MINIMUM
2-SPEED FAN
MOTOR (AT
HIGH SPEED)
MINIMUM
2-SPEED FAN
MOTOR (AT
LOW SPEED)
MAXIMUMMINIMUMMAXIMUMMINIMUMMAXIMUM
ALUMINUM HEATINGSTAINLESS STEEL HEATING
3,000 8,2503,000 8,250
3,00011,0003,00011,000
3,00011,0003,00011,000
3,00016,5003,00016,500
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CAPACITY RATINGS (cont)
HEAT RATING TABLE — NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE
581J UNITGAS HEAT
17
20
24
28
NOTES:
1. Heat ratings are for natural gas heat exchangers operated at or
below 2000 ft (610 m). For information on Propane or altitudes
above 2000 ft (610 m), see the Application Data section of this
book. Accessory Propane/High Altitude kits are also available.
LOW220/178176/14220-55
HIGH400/324320/26035-65
LOW220/178176/14215-55
HIGH400/324320/26030-65
LOW220/178176/14215-55
HIGH400/324320/26030-65
LOW220/178176/14210-55
HIGH400/324320/26020-65
AL/SS HEAT EXCHANGER
INPUT/OUTPUT
STAGE 1 (MBH)
INPUT/OUTPUT
STAGE 2 (MBH)
2. In the USA the input rating for altitudes above 2000 ft (610 m)
must be derated by 4% for each 1000 ft (305 m) above sea level.
In Canada, the input rating must be derated by 10% for altitudes of
2000 ft (610 m) to 4500 ft (1372 m) above sea level.
Qty / Motor Drive Type3 / direct3 / direct4 / direct4 / direct4/ direct4/ direct6 / direct6 / direct
Motor Hp / Rpm
Fan Diameter (in.)2222222222222222
FILTERS
RA Filter # / Size (in.)6 / 20 x 25 x 2 6 / 20 x 25 x 2 6 / 20 x 25 x 2 6 / 20 x 25 x 2 9 / 16 x 25 x 2 9 / 16 x 25 x 2 9 / 16 x 25 x 2 9 / 16 x 25 x 2
OA Inlet Screen # / Size (in.) 4 / 16 x 25 x 1 4 / 16 x 25 x 1 4 / 16 x 25 x 1 4 / 16 x 25 x 1 4 / 16 x 25 x 1 4 / 16 x 25 x 1 4 / 16 x 25 x 1 4 / 16 x 25 x 1
2. Sensors used to optimize economizer performance.
3. See application data for assistance.
4. Non-fused disconnect switch cannot be used when MOCP electrical rating
exceeds 70 amps at 460/575 volt and 150 amps at 208/230
volt. Bryant Packaged RTUBuilder selects this automatically.
5. FDD (Fault Detection and Diagnostic) capability per California Title 24 section
120.2.
6. Models with RTU Open controls comply with California Title 24 Fault Detection
and Diagnostic (FDD).
X
X
†
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OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES (cont)
Economizer (dry-bulb or enthalpy) — Economizers
save money. They bring in fresh, outside air for ventilation; and
provide cool, outside air to cool your building. This is the preferred method of low-ambient cooling. When coupled to CO
sensors, economizers can provide even more savings by coupling the ventilation air to only that amount required.
Economizers are available, installed and tested by the factory,
with either enthalpy or dry-bulb temperature inputs. Additional
sensors are available as accessories to optimize the economizers. Economizers include a powered exhaust system to help
equalize building pressures.
Economizers include gravity controlled barometric relief that
helps equalize building pressure and ambient air pressures.
This can be a cost effective solution to prevent building pressurization. Economizers are available in Ultra Low Leak and
standard low leak versions. Economizers can be factoryinstalled or easily field-installed.
Optional Perfect Humidity™ Adaptive Dehumidification System —
system is an all-inclusive factory installed option that can be
ordered with any Preferred Series 581J 17-28 rooftop unit.
This system expands the envelope of operation of Bryant’s Preferred Series rooftop products to provide unprecedented flexibility to meet year round comfort conditions.
The Perfect Humidity dehumidification system has the industry’s only dual dehumidification mode setting. The Perfect
Humidity system includes two new modes of operation.
The Preferred Series 581J 17-28 rooftop coupled with the Perfect Humidity system is capable of operating in normal design
cooling mode, subcooling mode, and hot gas reheat mode. Normal design cooling mode is when the unit will operate under its
normal sequence of operation by cycling compressors to maintain comfort conditions.
Subcooling mode will operate to satisfy part load type conditions when the space requires combined sensible and a higher
proportion of latent load control. Hot Gas Reheat mode will
operate when outdoor temperatures diminish and the need for
latent capacity is required for sole humidity control. Hot Gas
Reheat mode will provide neutral air for maximum dehumidification operation.
fins and copper tubes are mechanically bonded to copper tubes
and copper tube sheets. A polymer strip prevents coil assembly
from contacting the sheet metal coil pan to minimize potential
for galvanic corrosion between coil and pan.
E-coated (Outdoor and Indoor) Coils — A flexible
epoxy polymer coating uniformly applied to all coil surface areas
without material bridging between fins. Coating process shall
ensure complete coil encapsulation of tubes, fins and headers.
Pre-Coated Outdoor Coils — A durable epoxy-phenolic
2
coating to provide protection in mildly corrosive coastal environments. The coating minimizes galvanic action between dissimilar metals. Coating is applied to the aluminum fin stock
prior to the fin stamping process to create an inert barrier
between the aluminum fin and copper tube.
Condenser Coil Louvered Hail Guard — Sleek, lou-
vered panels protect the condenser coil from hail damage, foreign objects, and incidental contact. This can be purchased as a
factory installed option or as a field installed accessory.
Smoke Detectors — Trust the experts. Smoke detectors
make your application safer and your job easier. Bryant smoke
detectors immediately shut down the rooftop unit when smoke
is detected. They are available, installed by the factory, for supply air, return air, or both.
Optional Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger — The
stainless steel heat exchanger option provides the tubular heat
exchanger be made out of a minimum 20 gauge type 409 stainless steel for applications where the mixed air to the heat exchanger is expected to drop below 45°F (7°C). Stainless steel
may be specified on applications where the presence of airborne contaminants require its use (applications such as paper
mills) or in area with very high outdoor humidity that may result in severe condensation in the heat exchanger during cooling operation.
Convenience Outlet (Powered or Un-powered) —
Reduce service and/or installation costs by including a convenience outlet in your specification. Bryant will install this service feature at our factory. Provides a convenient, 15 amp, 115v
GFCI receptacle with “Wet in Use” cover. The “powered”
option allows the installer to power the outlet from the line side
of the disconnect side as required by code. The “unpowered”
option is to be powered from a separate 115/120v power
source.
Non-Fused Disconnect — This OSHA-compliant, factory-
installed, safety switch allows a service technician to locally
secure power to the rooftop.
When selecting a factory-installed non-fused disconnect, note
they are sized for unit as ordered from the factory. The sizing of
these does not accommodate any power exhaust devices, etc.
HACR Breaker — These manual reset devices provide
overload and short circuit protection for the unit. Factory wired
and mounted with the units with access cover to help provide
environment protection.
On 575V applications, HACR breaker can only be used with
WYE power distribution systems. Use on Delta power distribution systems is prohibited.
Foil Faced Insulated Cabinet — Cabinet is fully insulated
with non-fibrous, foil faced cleanable insulation that is secured
and encapsulated in unit design.
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RTU Open Protocol Controller — Connect the rooftop to
an existing BAS without needing complicated translators or
adapter modules using the RTU Open controller. This new controller speaks the 4 most common building automation system
languages (BACnet
condensate level in the drain pan and shuts down compression
operation when overflow conditions occur. It includes:
• Indicator light - solid red (more than 10 seconds on water
contact - compressors disabled), blinking red (sensor disconnected)
• 10 second delay to break - eliminates nuisance trips from
splashing or waves in pan (sensor needs 10 seconds of constant water contact before tripping)
• Disables the compressor(s) operation when condensate plug
is detected, but still allows fans to run for Economizer.
This sensor and related controller monitors the
Power Exhaust with Barometric Relief — Superior
internal building pressure control. This field-installed accessory or factory-installed option may eliminate the need for
costly, external pressure control fans.
Low Ambient Controller — The low ambient controller is a
head pressure controller kit that is designed to maintain the unit’s
condenser head pressure during periods of low ambient cooling
operation. This device should be used as an alternative to economizer free cooling, not when economizer usage is neither appropriate nor desired. The low ambient controller will either cycle
the outdoor fan motors or operate them at reduced speed to maintain the unit operation, depending on the model. This controller
allows cooling operation down to 0°F (–18°C) ambient conditions.
Motorized 2-Position Damper — The new Bryant 2-posi-
tion, motorized outdoor air damper admits up to 100% outside
air. Using reliable, gear-driven technology, the 2-position
damper opens to allow ventilation air and closes when the rooftop stops, stopping unwanted infiltration.
Manual OA Damper — Manual outdoor air dampers are an
economical way to bring in ventilation air. The dampers are
available in 25% versions.
2-Speed Indoor Fan Motor System — Bryant’s 2-Speed
Indoor Fan Motor System saves energy and installation time by
utilizing a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) to automatically
adjust the indoor fan motor speed in sequence with the units
cooling operation. Per ASHRAE 90.1 2016 standard section
6.4.3.10.b, during the first stage of cooling operation the VFD
will adjust the fan motor to provide
lished for the unit. When a call for the second stage of cooling is
required, the VFD will allow the total cfm for the unit established
(100%). During the heating mode the VFD will allow total
design cfm (100%) operation and during the ventilation mode
the VFD will allow operation to
1. BACnet is a registered trademark of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers).
2. Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric.
3. LonWorks is a registered trademark of Echelon Corporation.
2
/3 of the total cfm estab-
2
/3 of total cfm.
Compared to single speed indoor fan motor systems, Bryant’s 2Speed Indoor Fan Motor System can save substantial energy,
25%+*, versus single speed indoor fan motor systems.
*Data based on .10 ($/kWh) in an office application utilizing
Bryant’s HAP 4.6 simulation software program.
The VFD used in Bryant’s 2-Speed Indoor Fan Motor System
has soft start capabilities to slowly ramp up the speeds, thus eliminating any high inrush air volume during initial start-up. It also
has internal over current protection for the fan motor and a field
installed display kit that allows adjustment and in depth diagnostics of the VFD.
This 2-Speed Indoor Fan Motor System is available on models
with 2-stage cooling operation with electrical mechanical or
RTU Open, Multi Protocol controls. Both space sensor and conventional thermostats controls can be used to provide accurate
control in any application.
The 2-Speed Indoor Fan Motor System is very flexible for initial
fan performance set up and adjustment. The standard factory
shipped VFD is pre-programmed to automatically stage the fan
speed between the first and second stage of cooling. The unit fan
performance static pressure and cfm can be easily adjusted using
the traditional means of pulley adjustments. The other means to
adjust the unit static and cfm performance is to utilize the field
installed Display Kit and adjust the frequency and voltage in the
VFD to required performance requirements. In either case, once
set up, the VFD will automatically adjust the speed between the
cooling stage operations.
Alternate Motors and Drives — Some applications need
larger horsepower motors, some need more airflow, and some
need both. Regardless of the case, your Bryant expert has a factory-installed combination to meet your application. A wide
selection of motors and pulleys (drives) are available, factoryinstalled, to handle nearly any application.
Barometric Hood — For Horizontal Economizer applica-
tions where relief damper is installed in duct work. This kit provides the needed protection.
Differential Enthalpy Sensor — The differential
enthalpy sensor is comprised of an outdoor and return air
enthalpy sensors to provide differential.
Wall or duct mounted CO2 Sensor — The IAQ sensor
shall be available in duct or wall mount. The sensor provides
demand ventilation indoor air quality (IAQ) control.
Time Guard II Control Circuit — This accessory pro-
tects your compressor by preventing short-cycling in the event
of some other failure, prevents the compressor from restarting
for 30 seconds after stopping. Not required with PremierLink,
RTU Open, or authorized commercial thermostats.
Propane Conversion Kit — Convert your gas heat rooftop
from standard natural gas operation to Propane using this fieldinstalled kit.
High Altitude Heating — High altitudes have less
oxygen, which affects the fuel/air mixture in heat exchangers.
In order to maintain a proper fuel/air mixture, heat exchangers
operating in altitudes above 2000 ft (610 m) require different
orifices. To select the correct burner orifices or determine the
heat capacity for a high altitude application, use either the
selection software, or the unit’s service manual. High altitudes
have less oxygen, which means heat exchangers need less fuel.
The new gas orifices in this field-installed kit make the
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OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES (cont)
necessary adjustment for high altitude applications. They
restore the optimal fuel to air mixture and maintain healthy
combustion on altitudes above 2000 ft (610 m).
NOTE: Typical natural gas heating value ranges from 975 to
1050 Btu/ft
down approximately 1.7% per every thousand feet elevation.
Standard factory orifices can typically be used up to 2000 ft
(610 m) elevation without any operational issues.
3
at sea level nationally. The heating value goes
Flue Discharge Deflector — The flue discharge deflector is
a useful accessory when flue gas recirculation is a concern. By
venting the flue discharge upwards, the deflector minimizes the
chance for a neighboring unit to intake the flue exhaust.
Winter Start Kit — The winter start kit by Bryant extends
the low ambient limit of your rooftop to 25°F (–4°C). The kit
bypasses the low pressure switch, preventing nuisance tripping
of the low pressure switch. Other low ambient precautions may
still be prudent.
Motormaster® Head Pressure Controller — The
Motormaster motor controller is a low ambient, head pressure
controller kit that is designed to maintain the unit’s condenser
head pressure during periods of low ambient cooling operation.
This device should be used as an alternative to economizer free
cooling when economizer usage is either not appropriate or
desired. The Motormaster controller will either cycle the outdoor-fan motors or operate them at reduced speed to maintain
the unit operation, depending on the model.
Motormaster controller allows cooling operation down to
–20°F (–29°C) ambient conditions.
Roof Curb (14-in./356 mm or 24-in./610 mm) — Full
perimeter roof curb with exhaust capability provides separate air streams for energy recovery from the exhaust air
without supply air contamination.
Used when horizontal supply and/or return is desired. Motor
Status Indicator Accessory – monitors wheel, supply and
exhaust motors and provides indication if not operating. Filter
status indicator accessory – monitors static pressure across supply and exhaust filters and provides indication when filters
become clogged.
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OPTION / ACCESSORY NAME
Barometric Relief Damper 50 23 50 23 50 23 50 23
Perfect Humidity™ System*
Economizer
Power Exhaust
EconoMi$er
®
(IV, X, or 2)
Copper Tube/Fin Condenser Coil
Copper Tube/Fin Evaporator Coil
Copper Tube/Fin Condenser and Evaporator Coil
Low Gas Heat
Medium Gas Heat
High Gas Heat
Flue Discharge Deflector
Roof Curb 14-in. (356 mm)
Roof Curb 24-in. (610 mm)
Louvered Condenser Coil Hail Guard
Sensor
CO
2
Return Smoke Detector
Supply Smoke Detector
Fan/Filter Status Switch
Non-Fused Disconnect
Powered Convenience Outlet
Non-Powered Convenience Outlet
Enthalpy Sensor
Differential Enthalpy Sensor
Motorized 2-Position Damper
Manual Damper
Field Filter Track 4-in. (102mm)
®
Motormaster
Controller
Medium Static Motor/Drive
High Static Motor/Drive
Barometric Relief Hood (Horizontal)
2-Speed Indoor Fan Motor
LEGEND
— Not Available
* For Perfect Humidity system add Motormaster
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORY WEIGHTS
17202428
lbkglbkglbkglbkg
110 50120 55120 55120 55
498226498226505229505229
125 57125 57125 57125 57
170 77170 77170 77195 88
28 13 30 14 34 15 34 15
110 50110 50135 61 16 73
————————
85 39 85 39 85 39 85 39
90 41 90 41 90 41 90 41
113 51113 51113 51113 51
7 3 7 3 7 3 7 3
240109240109240109255116
340154340154340154355161
60 27 60 27120 54150 68
5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2
5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2
5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2
2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1
15 7 15 7 15 7 15 7
35 16 35 16 35 16 35 16
5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2
2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1
3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1
50 23 50 23 50 23 65 29
35 16 35 16 35 16 40 18
12 5 12 5 12 5 12 5
35 16 35 16 35 16 35 16
5 2 6 3 6 3 6 3
11 5 12 5 16 7 16 7
25 11 25 11 25 11 25 11
20 9 20 9 20 9 20 9
NOTE: Where multiple variations are available, the heaviest combination is listed.
®
controller.
581J UNIT WEIGHT
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581J*17 BASE UNIT DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
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581J*17 BASE UNIT DIMENSIONS (cont)
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581J*17 CORNER WEIGHTS
DIMENSIONS (cont)
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581J*17 SERVICE CLEARANCES
NOTE: Unit is not designed to have overhead obstruction. Contact Application Engineering for guidance on any application planning overhead obstruction or for vertical clearances.
LOCATION
DIMENSION
(in.)
CONDITION
A36
Recommended clearance for airflow and service.
B42
Recommended clearance for airflow and service.
C
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No convenience outlet.
No economizer.
No field-installed disconnect on economizer hood side (factory-installed disconnect installed).
Economizer and/or Power Exhaust installed.
Check for sources of flue products within 10-ft. of economizer fresh air intake.
D42
Recommended clearance for service.
C
B
A
D
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DIMENSIONS (cont)
581J*20-24 BASE UNIT DIMENSIONS
20
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581J*20-24 BASE UNIT DIMENSIONS (cont)
21
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581J*20-24 CORNER WEIGHTS
DIMENSIONS (cont)
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581J*20-24 SERVICE CLEARANCES
NOTE: Unit is not designed to have overhead obstruction. Contact Application Engineering for guidance on any application planning overhead
obstruction or for vertical clearances.
LOCATION
DIMENSION
(in.)
CONDITION
A36
Recommended clearance for airflow and service.
B42
Recommended clearance for airflow and service.
C
18
No convenience outlet.
No economizer.
No field-installed disconnect on economizer hood side (factory-installed disconnect installed).
Economizer and/or Power Exhaust installed.
Check for sources of flue products within 10-ft. of economizer fresh air intake.
D42
Recommended clearance for service.
C
B
D
A
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581J*28 BASE UNIT DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS (cont)
24
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581J*28 BASE UNIT DIMENSIONS (cont)
25
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581J*28 CORNER WEIGHTS
DIMENSIONS (cont)
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581J*28 SERVICE CLEARANCES
NOTE: Unit is not designed to have overhead obstruction. Contact Application Engineering for guidance on any application planning overhead
obstruction or for vertical clearances.
LOCATION
DIMENSION
(in.)
CONDITION
A36
Recommended clearance for airflow and service.
B42
Recommended clearance for airflow and service.
C
18
No convenience outlet.
No economizer.
No field-installed disconnect on economizer hood side (factory-installed disconnect installed).
1. Interpolation is permissible. Do not extrapolate.
2. External static pressure is the static pressure difference between the return duct and the supply duct plus the static pressure
caused by any FIOPs or accessories.
3. Tabular data accounts for pressure loss due to clean filters, unit casing, and wet coils. Factory options and accessories may add
static pressure losses. Selection software is available, through your salesperson, to help you select the best motor/drive combination for your application.
4. The Fan Performance tables offer motor/drive recommendations. In cases when two motor/drive combinations would work,
Bryant recommended the lower horsepower option.
5. For information on the electrical properties of Bryant motors, please see the Electrical information section of this book.
6. For more information on the performance limits of Bryant motors, see the application data section of this book.
7. The EPACT (Energy Policy Act of 1992) regulates energy requirements for specific types of indoor fan motors. Motors regulated by EPACT include any general purpose, T-frame (three-digit, 143 and larger), single-speed, foot mounted, polyphase,
squirrel cage induction motors of NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) design A and B, manufactured for
use in the United States. Ranging from 1 to 200 Hp, these continuous-duty motors operate on 230 and 460 volt, 60 Hz power. If
a motor does not fit into these specifications, the motor does not have to be replaced by an EPACT compliant energy-efficient
motor. Variable-speed motors are exempt from EPACT compliance requirements.
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ACCESSORY PRESSURE DROPS, BAROMETRIC RELIEF AND POWER EXHAUST PERFORMANCE
BAROMETRIC RELIEF FLOW CAPACITY
MANUAL DAMPER PERFORMANCE
Manual Damper Performance
0.00
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.35
0.40
0.45
0.50
0500100015002000250030003500400045005000
AIRFLOW (CU FT/MIN)
STATIC PRESSURE (in. wg)
1 inch open
2 inches open
3 inches open
4 inches open
5 inches open
Barometric Relief Flow Capacity
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
010002000300040005000
Relie f Flow (CFM)
Return Duct Static Pressure (in. wg)
Vertical Econom izer,
15 - 25 Ton
PERFORMANCE DATA (CONT)
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ACCESSORY PRESSURE DROPS, BAROMETRIC RELIEF AND POWER EXHAUST PERFORMANCE (cont)
BRKR— Circuit Breaker
DISC— Disconnect
FLA— Full Load Amps
HACR— Heating Air-conditioning And Refrigeration
IFM— Indoor Fan Motor
LRA— Locked Rotor Amps
MCA— Minimum Circuit Amps
RLA— Rated Load Amps
NOTES:
1. Refer to Packaged Rooftop Builder (Selection Software) for additional electrical data.
2. In compliance with NEC requirements for multimotor and combination load
equipment (refer to NEC Articles 430 and 440), the overcurrent protective
device for the unit shall be fuse or HACR breaker. Canadian units may be fuse
or circuit breaker.
3. For 208/230 v units, where one value is shown it is the same for either 208 or
230 volts.
4. Unbalanced 3-Phase Supply Voltage
Never operate a motor where a phase imbalance in supply voltage is greater
than 2%. Use the following formula to determine the percentage of voltage
imbalance.
% Voltage Imbalance = 100 x
max voltage deviation from average voltage
average voltage
OUTLET
WITH POWERED EXHAUST
(POWERED FROM UNIT)
MCA
HACR
BRKR
WITH POWERED CONVENIENCE OUTLET
NO POWERED EXHAUST
DISC. SIZE
Example: Supply voltage is 230-3-60
ABC
AB = 224 v
BC = 231 v
AC = 226 v
MOTOR
Average Voltage=
Determine maximum deviation from average voltage.
(AB) 227-224 = 3 v
(BC) 231-227 = 4 v
(AC) 227-226 = 1 v
Maximum deviation is 4 v.
Determine percent of voltage imbalance.
% Voltage Imbalance = 100x
This amount of phase imbalance is satisfactory as it is below the maximum allowable
2%.
IMPORTANT: If the supply voltage phase imbalance is more than 2%, contact your
local electric utility company immediately.
MCA
HACR
BRKR
DISC. SIZE
(224 + 231 + 226)
WITH POWERED EXHAUST
(POWERED FROM UNIT)
HACR
MCA
BRKR
227
=
4
=1.78%
33
681
DISC. SIZE
=227
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SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
General — The sequence below describes the sequence of op-
eration for an electro-mechanical unit with and without a factory-installed EconoMi$er
this sequence). For information regarding a direct digital controller, see the start-up, operations, and troubleshooting manual
for the applicable controller.
®
IV and X (called “economizer” in
Electro-Mechanical Units with No Economizer Cooling (Single Speed Indoor Fan Motor)
mostat calls for cooling, terminals G and Y1 are energized. As
a result, the indoor-fan contactor (IFC) and the compressor
contactor (C1) are energized, causing the indoor-fan motor
(IFM), compressor #1, and outdoor fan to start. If the unit has 2
stages of cooling, the thermostat will additionally energize Y2.
The Y2 signal will energize compressor contactor #2 (C2),
causing compressor #2 to start. Regardless of the number of
stages, the outdoor-fan motor runs continuously while unit is
cooling.
— When the ther-
Cooling (2-speed indoor fan motor) — Per ASHRAE
90.1-2016 standards during the first stage of cooling operation
the VFD will adjust the fan motor to provide 66% of the total
cfm established for the unit. When a call for the second stage of
cooling is required, the VFD will allow the total cfm established for the unit (100%).
Heating
NOTE: Preferred Series (581J) units have 2 stages of gas heat.
When the thermostat calls for heating, power is sent to W on
the Integrated Gas Controller (IGC) board. An LED (lightemitting diode) on the IGC board turns on and remains on
during normal operation. A check is made to ensure that the
rollout switch and limit switch are closed. If the check was successful, the induced-draft motor is energized, and when its
speed is satisfactory, as proven by the “hall effect” sensor, the
ignition activation period begins. The burners will ignite within
5 seconds. If the burners do not light, there is a 22-second delay
before another 5-second attempt. This sequence is repeated for
15 minutes or until the burners light. If, after the 15 minutes,
the burners still have not lit, heating is locked out. To reset the
control, break 24-v power to the thermostat.
When ignition occurs, the IGC board will continue to monitor
the condition of the rollout switch, the limit switches, the “hall
effect” sensor, as well as the flame sensor. Forty-five seconds
after ignition occurs, assuming the unit is controlled through a
room thermostat set for fan auto, the indoor-fan motor will energize (and the outdoor-air dampers will open to their minimum
position). If, for some reason, the over-temperature limit opens
prior to the start of the indoor fan blower, the unit will shorten
the 45-second delay to 5 seconds less than the time from initiation of heat to when the limit tripped.
Gas will not be interrupted to the burners and heating will continue. Once the fan-on delay has been modified, it will not
change back to 45 seconds until power is reset to the control.
On units with 2 stages of heat, when additional heat is required,
W2 closes and initiates power to the second stage of the main
gas valve. When the thermostat is satisfied, W1 and W2 open
and the gas valve closes, interrupting the flow of gas to the
main burners.
If the call for W1 lasted less than 1 minute, the heating cycle
will not terminate until 1 minute after W1 became active. If the
unit is controlled through a room thermostat set for fan auto,
the indoor-fan motor will continue to operate for an additional
45 seconds then stop. If the over-temperature limit opens after
the indoor motor is stopped, but within 10 minutes of W1 becoming inactive, on the next cycle the time will be extended by
15 seconds. The maximum delay is 3 minutes. Once modified,
the fan off delay will not change back to 45 seconds unless
power is reset to the control. A LED indicator is provided on
the IGC to monitor operation.
Electro-Mechanical Units with Factory-Installed
EconoMi$er Cooling (Single Speed Indoor Fan
Motor)
Cooling —
will be controlled by the zone thermostat. When free cooling is
available, the outdoor-air damper is modulated by the
EconoMi$er IV and X control to provide a 50°F (10°C) to 55°F
(13°C) mixed-air temperature into the zone. As the mixed air temperature fluctuates above 55°F (13°C) or below 50°F (10°C)
dampers will be modulated (open or close) to bring the mixed-air
temperature back within control. If mechanical cooling is utilized
with free cooling, the outdoor-air damper will maintain its current
position at the time the compressor is started. If the increase in
cooling capacity causes the mixed-air temperature to drop below
45°F (7°C), then the outdoor-air damper position will be decreased
to the minimum position. If the mixed-air temperature continues to
fall, the outdoor-air damper will close. Control returns to normal
once the mixed-air temperature rises above 48°F (9°C). The power
exhaust fans will be energized and de-energized, if installed, as the
outdoor-air damper opens and closes
If field-installed accessory CO
EconoMi$er IV and X control, a demand controlled ventilation
strategy will begin to operate. As the CO
es above the CO
will be increased proportionally. As the CO
cause of the increase in fresh air, the outdoor-air damper will be
proportionally closed. For EconoMi$er IV and X operation, there
must be a thermostat call for the fan (G). If the unit is occupied and
the fan is on, the damper will operate at minimum position. Otherwise, the damper will be closed.
When the EconoMi$er IV and X control is in the occupied mode
and a call for cooling exists (Y1 on the thermostat), the control will
first check for indoor fan operation. If the fan is not on, then cooling will not be activated. If the fan is on, then the control will open
the EconoMi$er IV and X damper to the minimum position.
On the initial power to the EconoMi$er IV and X control, it will
take the damper up to 2
self. After the initial power-up, further changes in damper position
can take up to 30 seconds to initiate. Damper movement from full
closed to full open (or vice versa) will take between 1
minutes. If free cooling can be used as determined from the appropriate changeover command (switch, dry bulb, enthalpy curve, differential dry bulb, or differential enthalpy), then the control will
modulate the dampers open to maintain the mixed-air temperature
set-point at 50°F (10°C) to 55°F (13°C). If there is a further demand for cooling (cooling second stage − Y2 is energized), then
the control will bring on compressor stage 1 to maintain the
mixed-air temperature set-point. The EconoMi$er IV and X
damper will be open at maximum position.
When free cooling is not available, the compressors
sensors are connected to the
2
level in the zone increas-
set-point, the minimum position of the damper
2
1
/2 minutes before it begins to position it-
2
level decreases be-
2
1
/2 and 2 1/
2
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NORMAL COOLING MODE — PERFECT HUMIDITY SYS-
TEM WITH SINGLE STAGE COOLING
SUBCOOLING MODE (REHEAT 1) — NORMAL COOLING
MODE — PERFECT HUMIDITY SYSTEM WITH SINGLE
STAGE COOLING
HOT GAS REHEAT MODE (REHEAT2) — PERFECT
HUMIDITY SYSTEM WITH SINGLE STAGE COOLING
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION (cont)
2-Speed Note: When operating in ventilation mode only, the indoor fan motor will automatically adjust to 66% of the total
cfm established.
Heating — The sequence of operation for the heating is the
same as an electro-mechanical unit with no economizer. The
only difference is how the economizer acts. The economizer
will stay at the Economizer Minimum Position while the evaporator fan is operating. The outdoor-air damper is closed when
the indoor fan is not operating.
Refer to Service and Maintenance Manual for further details.
tem option are capable of providing multiple modes of improved dehumidification as a variation of the normal cooling
cycle. The Perfect Humidity system option includes additional
valves in the liquid line and discharge line of each refrigerant
circuit, a small reheat condenser coil downstream of the evaporator, and Motormaster
outdoor fans. Operation of the revised refrigerant circuit for
each mode is described below.
The Perfect Humidity system provides three sub-modes of operation: Cool, Reheat1, and Reheat2.
Cool mode
Cooling effect from the evaporator coil.
Reheat1
reducing the Sensible Cooling effect.
Reheat2
minimum Sensible Cooling effect delivered to the space.
The Reheat1 and Reheat2 modes are available when the unit is
not in a Heating mode and when the Low Ambient Lockout
switch is closed.
The figures on this page depict piping for single stage cooling
units.
RTU Open Controller (Factory Option) — For details on
operating 581J units equipped with the factory-installed RTU
Open controller option refer to Factory Installed RTU Open
Multi-Protocol Controller Controls, Start-Up, Operation and
Troubleshooting manual.
Units with the factory equipped Perfect Humidity sys-
®
variable-speed control of some or all
— Provides a normal ratio of Sensible and Latent
— Provides increased Latent Cooling while slightly
— Provides normal Latent Cooling but with null or
RDV
VALVE
CONDENSER COIL
OUTDOOR AIR
COMPRESSOR
= CLOSED VALVE
= OPEN VALVE
PERFECT HUMIDITY COIL
CLV
VALVE
INDOOR ENTERING
INDOOR LEAVING
AIR
EVAPORATOR COIL
AIR
REHEAT MODE
METERING
DEVICE (TXV)
CONDENSER COIL
OUTDOOR AIR
COMPRESSOR
= CLOSED VALVE
= OPEN VALVE
CONDENSER COIL
OUTDOOR AIR
COMPRESSOR
= CLOSED VALVE
= OPEN VALVE
RDV
VALVE
RDV
VALVE
PERFECT HUMIDITY COIL
CLV
VALVE
PERFECT HUMIDITY COIL
CLV
VALVE
INDOOR LEAVING
AIR
EVAPORATOR COIL
INDOOR ENTERING
AIR
INDOOR LEAVING
AIR
EVAPORATOR COIL
INDOOR ENTERING
AIR
REHEAT MODE
METERING
DEVICE (TXV)
REHEAT MODE
METERING
DEVICE (TXV)
Minimum Operating Ambient Temperature (Cooling) —
can safely operate down to an outdoor ambient temperature of
35°F (2°C). It is possible to provide cooling at lower outdoor
ambient temperatures by using less outside air, economizers,
and/or accessory low ambient kits.
In mechanical cooling mode, your Bryant rooftop unit
Maximum Operating Ambient Temperature (Cooling) —
cooling mode is 125°F (52°C). While cooling operation above
125°F (52°C) may be possible, it could cause either a reduction
in performance, reliability, or a protective action by the unit’s
internal safety devices.
The maximum operating ambient temperature for
Minimum Mixed Air Temperature (Heating) — Using
the factory settings, the minimum temperatures for the mixed
air (the combined temperature of the warm return air and the
cold outdoor air) entering the dimpled, gas heat exchangers are
shown in the table below.
MINIMUM MIXED AIR TEMPERATURE
ALUMINIZEDSTAINLESS STEEL
50°F (10°C) Continuous40°F (4°C) Continuous
45°F (7°C) Intermittent35°F (2°C) Intermittent
Operating at lower mixed-air temperatures may be possible, if a
field-supplied, outdoor air thermostat initiates both heat stages
when the temperature is less than the minimum temperatures
listed above. Please contact your local Bryant representative
for assistance.
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APPLICATION DATA
Minimum and Maximum Airflow (Heating and
Cooling) —
rooftop, operate within the heating airflow limits during heating
mode and cooling airflow limits during cooling mode. Operating
above the max may cause blow-off, undesired airflow noise, or airflow related problems with the rooftop unit. Operating below the
min may cause problems with coil freeze-up and unsafe heating
operation. Heating and cooling limitations differ when evaluating
operating CFM, the minimum value is the HIGHER of the cooling
and heating minimum CFM values published on page 5 and the
maximum value is the LOWER of the cooling and heating minimum values published on page 5.
To maintain safe and reliable operation of your
Heating-To-Cooling Changeover — Your unit will automat-
ically change from heating to cooling mode when using a thermostat with an auto-changeover feature.
Airflow — All units are draw-though in cooling mode and blow-
through in heating mode.
Outdoor Air Application Strategies — Economizers re-
duce operating expenses and compressor run time by providing a
free source of cooling and a means of ventilation to match application changing needs. In fact, they should be considered for most
applications. Also, consider the various economizer control methods and their benefits, as well as sensors required to accomplish
your application goals. Please contact your local Bryant representative for assistance.
Motor Limits, Break Horsepower (BHP) — Due to inter-
nal design of Bryant units, the air path, and specially designed motors, the full horsepower (maximum continuous BHP) band, as
listed in the Fan Performance tables, can be used with the utmost
confidence. There is no need for extra safety factors, as Bryant
motors are designed and rigorously tested to use the entire, listed
BHP range without either nuisance tripping or premature motor
failure.
Propane Heating — Propane has different physical qualities
than natural gas. As a result, propane requires different fuel to air
mixture. To optimize the fuel/air mixture for propane, Bryant sells
different burner orifices in an easy to install accessory kit. To select
the correct burner orifices or determine the heat capacity for a propane application, use either the selection software, or the unit’s service manual.
High Altitude Heating — High altitudes have less oxygen,
which affects the fuel/air mixture in heat exchangers. In order to
maintain a proper fuel/air mixture, heat exchangers operating in altitudes above 2000 ft (610 m) require different orifices. To select
the correct burner orifices or determine the heat capacity for a high
altitude application, use either the selection software, or the unit’s
service manual.
High altitudes have less oxygen, which means heat exchangers
need less fuel. The new gas orifices in this field-installed kit make
the necessary adjustment for high altitude applications. They restore the optimal fuel to air mixture and maintain healthy combustion on altitudes above 2000 ft (610 m).
NOTE: Typical natural gas heating value ranges from 975 to 1050
3
Btu/ft
at sea level nationally. The heating value goes down approximately 1.7% per every thousand feet elevation. Standard factory orifices can typically be used up to 2000 ft (610 m) elevation
without any operational issues.
The optional Bryant economizer can adequately cool your space
by bringing in fresh, cool outside air. In fact, when so equipped,
accessory low-ambient kit may not be necessary. In low ambient
conditions, unless the outdoor air is excessively humid or contaminated, economizer-based “free cooling” is the preferred less costly
and energy conscious method. In low ambient applications where
outside air might not be desired (such as contaminated or excessively humid outdoor environments), your Bryant rooftop can operate to ambient temperatures down to –20°F (–29°C) using the
recommended accessory Motormaster
®
low ambient controller.
Sizing a Rooftop — Bigger isn’t necessarily better. While an
air conditioner needs to have enough capacity to meet the design
loads, it doesn’t need excess capacity. In fact, excess capacity
typically results in very poor part load performance and humidity
control.
Using higher design temperatures than ASHRAE recommends for
your location, adding “safety factors” to the calculated load, are all
signs of oversizing air conditioners. Oversizing the air conditioner
leads to poor humidity control, reduced efficiency, higher utility
bills, larger indoor temperature swings, excessive noise, and increased wear and tear on the air conditioner.
Rather than oversizing an air conditioner, engineers should “rightsize” or even slightly undersize air conditioners. Correctly sizing
an air conditioner controls humidity better; promotes efficiency;
reduces utility bills; extends equipment life, and maintains even,
comfortable temperatures. Please contact your local Bryant representative for assistance.
Low Ambient Applications — The optional Bryant econo-
mizer can adequately cool your space by bringing in fresh, cool
outside air. In fact, when so equipped, accessory low-ambient kit
may not be necessary. In low ambient conditions, unless the outdoor air is excessively humid or contaminated, economizer-based
“free cooling” is the preferred less costly and energy conscious
method. In low ambient applications where outside air might not
be desired (such as contaminated or excessively humid outdoor
environments), your Bryant rooftop can operate to ambient temperatures down to –20°F (–29°C) using the recommended accessory Motormaster
®
low ambient controller.
2-Speed Indoor Fan Motor System with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) —
System utilizes a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) to automatically adjust the indoor fan motor speed in sequence with the units
cooling operation. Per ASHRAE 90.1 2010 standard section
6.4.3.10.b, during the first stage of cooling operation the VFD will
adjust the fan motor to provide
the unit. When a call for the second stage of cooling is required,
the VFD will allow the total cfm for the unit established (100%).
During the heating mode, the VFD will allow total design cfm
(100%) operation and during the ventilation mode the VFD will
allow operation to
The VFD used in Bryant’s 2-Speed Indoor Fan Motor System has
soft start capabilities to slowly ramp up the speeds, thus eliminating any high inrush air volume during initial start-up. It also has internal over current protection for the fan motor and a field installed
display kit that allows adjustment and in depth diagnostics of the
VFD.
This 2-Speed Indoor Fan Motor System is available on models
with 2-stage cooling operation with electrical mechanical or RTU
Open (multi Protocol) controls. Both space sensor and conventional thermostats controls can be used to provide accurate control in
any application.
The 2-Speed Indoor Fan Motor System is very flexible for initial
fan performance set up and adjustment. The standard factory
shipped VFD is pre programmed to automatically stage the fan
speed between the first and second stage of cooling. The unit fan
2
/3 of total cfm.
Bryant’s 2-Speed Indoor Fan Motor
2
/3 of the total cfm established for
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APPLICATION DATA (cont)
performance static pressure and cfm can be easily adjusted using
the traditional means of pulley adjustments. The other means to
adjust the unit static and cfm performance is to utilize the field installed display module and adjust the frequency and voltage in the
VFD to required performance requirements. In either case, once
set up the VFD will automatically adjust the speed between the
cooling stage operation.
581J 2-SPEED INDOOR FAN SYSTEM — VARIABLE
FREQUENCY DRIVE (VFD) HP RATING
UNIT SIZE
17
20
24
28
STATIC
OPTION
STD
MED
HIGH
STD
MED
HIGH
STD208/230/460/5757.5
MED208/230/460/5757.5
HIGH208/230/460/5757.5
STD208/230/460/5757.5
MED208/230/460/5757.5
HIGH208/230/460/5757.5
VOLTAGEVFD HP
208/2303.0
4603.0
5755.0
208/2303.0
4605.0
5755.0
208/230
575
208/2303.0
4605.0
5755.0
208/230
575
208/230
575
7.5460
7.5460
7.5460
Application/Selection Option — Selection software by
Bryant saves time by performing many of the steps above. Contact your Bryant sales representative for assistance.
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GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
“Masterformat” as published by the Construction Specification Institute.
Please feel free to copy this specification directly into your building spec.
Preferred Series Gas Heat/Electric Cooling
Packaged Rooftop
HVAC guide specifications
Size range: 15 to 25 Nominal Tons
Bryant Model Number: 581J*17-28
Part 1 — (23 06 80) Schedules for decentralized
HVAC equipment
Schedule
A. (23 06 80.13.A.) Rooftop unit (RTU) schedule
Schedule is per the project specification requirements.
Part 2 — (23 07 16) HVAC equipment insulation
2.01 (23 07 16.13) Decentralized, Rooftop Units:
A. (23 07 16.13.A.) Evaporator fan compartment:
1. Interior cabinet surfaces shall be insulated with
a minimum
sity, flexible fiberglass insulation bonded with a
phenolic binder, neoprene coated on the air side.
2. Insulation and adhesive shall meet NFPA 90A
requirements for flame spread and smoke generation.
B. (23 07 16.13.B.) Gas heat compartment:
1. Aluminum foil-faced fiberglass insulation shall be
used.
2. Insulation and adhesive shall meet NFPA 90A
requirements for flame spread and smoke generation.
Part 3 — (23 09 13) Instrumentation and control devices for
HVAC
3.01 (23 09 13.23) Sensors and Transmitters
A. (23 09 13.23.A.) Thermostats
1. Thermostat must
a. energize both “W” and “G” when calling for
heat.
b. have capability to energize 2 different stages of
cooling, and 2 different stages of heating.
c. include capability for occupancy scheduling.
Part 4 — (23 09 23) Direct-digital control system for HVAC
4.01 (23 09 23.13) Decentralized, Rooftop Units:
A. (23 09 23.13.A.) RTU Open protocol, direct digital
controller:
1. Shall be ASHRAE 62 compliant.
2. Shall accept 18-30VAC, 50-60Hz, and consume
15VA or less power.
3. Shall have an operating temperature range from –
40°F (–40°C) to 130°F (54°C), 10% to 90%
RH (non-condensing).
1
/2-in. thick, minimum 1 1/2- lb den-
1
4. Shall include built-in protocol for BACnet
TP and PTP modes), Modbus
Johnson N2 and LonWorks
2
(RTU and ASCII),
3
. LonWorks Echelon
(MS/
processor required for all Lon applications shall
be contained in separate communication board.
5. Shall allow access of up to 62 network variables
(SNVT). Shall be compatible with all open controllers.
6. Baud rate controller shall be selectable using a
dip switch.
7. Shall have an LED display independently showing the status of serial communication, running,
errors, power, all digital outputs, and all analog
inputs.
8. Shall accept the following inputs: space temperature, setpoint adjustment, outdoor air temperature, indoor air quality, outdoor air quality,
compressor lock-out, fire shutdown, enthalpy
switch, and fan status / filter status / humidity /
remote occupancy.
9. Shall provide the following outputs: economizer,
variable frequency drive, fan, cooling stage 1,
cooling stage 2, heat stage 1, heat stage 2, exhaust
reversing valve/high fan speed.
10. Shall have built-in surge protection circuitry
through solid- state polyswitches. Polyswitches
shall be used on incoming power and network
connections. Polyswitches will return to normal
when the “trip” condition clears.
11. Shall have a battery backup capable of a minimum of 10,000 hours of data and time clock
retention during power outages.
12. Shall have built-in support for Bryant technician
tool.
13. Shall include an EIA-485 protocol communication port, an access port for connection of either a
computer or a Bryant technician tool, an EIA-485
port for network communication to intelligent
space sensors and displays, and a port to connect
an optional LonWorks communications card.
14. Software upgrades will be accomplished by either
local or remote download. No software upgrades
through chip replacements are allowed.
Part 5 — (23 09 33) Electric and electronic control system
for HVAC
5.01 (23 09 33.13) Decentralized, rooftop units
A. (23 09 33.13.A) General:
1. Shall be complete with self-contained low-voltage
control circuit protected by a resettable circuit
breaker on the 24-v transformer side. Transformer
shall have 75VA capability.
2. Shall utilize color-coded wiring.
1. BACnet is a registered trademark of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers).
2. Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric.
3. LonWorks is a registered trademark of Echelon.
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3. Shall include a central control terminal board to
conveniently and safely provide connection points
for vital control functions such as: smoke detectors,
phase monitor, economizer, thermostat, DDC control options, loss of charge, freeze switch, high
pressure switches.
4. The heat exchanger shall be controlled by an integrated gas controller (IGC) microprocessor. See
heat exchanger section of this specification.
5. Unit shall include a minimum of one 8-pin screw
terminal connection board for connection of control wiring.
B. (23 09 33.23.B) Safeties:
1. Compressor over-temperature, over-current.
2. Low-pressure switch.
a. Units with 2 compressors shall have different
sized connectors for the circuit 1 and circuit 2
loss of charge switches. They shall physically
prevent the cross-wiring of the safety switches
between circuits 1 and 2.
b. Loss of charge switch shall use different color
wire than the high pressure switch. The purpose
is to assist the installer and service technician to
correctly wire and/or troubleshoot the rooftop
unit.
3. High-pressure switch.
a. Units with 2 compressors shall have different
sized connectors for the circuit 1 and circuit 2
high pressure switches. They shall physically
prevent the cross-wiring of the safety switches
between circuits 1 and 2.
b. High-pressure switch shall use different color
wire than the low-pressure switch. The purpose
is to assist the installer and service technician to
correctly wire and/or troubleshoot the rooftop
unit.
4. Automatic reset, motor thermal overload protector.
5. Heating section shall be provided with the following minimum protections.
a. High-temperature limit switches.
b. Induced draft motor speed sensor.
c. Flame rollout switch.
d. Flame proving controls.
Part 6 — (23 09 93) Sequence of operations for HVAC controls
6.01 (23 09 93.13) Decentralized, Rooftop Units:
(23 09 93.13.A) INSERT SEQUENCE OF
OPERATION
Part 7 — (23 40 13) Panel air filters
7.01 (23 40 13 13) Decentralized rooftop units:
A. (23 40 13 13.A) Standard filter section
1. Shall consist of factory-installed, low velocity,
throwaway 2-in. thick fiberglass filters of commercially available sizes.
2. Unit shall use only one filter size. Multiple sizes
are not acceptable.
3. Filters shall be accessible through a dedicated,
weather tight access panel.
4. 4-in. filter capabilities shall be capable with preengineered and approved Bryant filter track fieldinstalled accessory. This kit requires field furnished
filters.
Part 8 — (23 81 19) Self-contained air conditioners
8.01 (23 81 19.13) Medium-Capacity Self-Contained Air
Conditioners (581J*17-28)
A. (23 81 19.13.A) General
1. Outdoor, rooftop mounted, electrically controlled,
heating and cooling unit utilizing hermetic scroll
compressor(s) for cooling duty and gas combustion
for heating duty.
2. Factory assembled, single piece heating and cooling rooftop unit. Contained within the unit enclosure shall be all factory wiring, piping, controls,
and special features required prior to field start-up.
®
3. Unit shall use Puron
R-410A refrigerant.
4. Unit shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Unit must be selected and installed in compliance
with local, state, and federal codes.
B. (23 81 19.13.B.) Quality Assurance
1
1. Unit meets ASHRAE 90.1-2016 and IECC
-2015
minimum efficiency requirements.
2. Units are ENERGY STAR
2
certified where sizes
are required.
3. Unit shall be rated in accordance with AHRI Standard 340/360.
4. Unit shall be designed to conform to ASHRAE 15.
5. Unit shall be ETL-tested and certified in accordance with ANSI Z21.47 Standards and ETL-listed
and certified under Canadian standards as a total
package for safety requirements.
6. Insulation and adhesive shall meet NFPA 90A
requirements for flame spread and smoke generation.
7. Unit internal insulation linings shall be resistant to
mold growth in accordance with “mold growth and
humidity” test in ASTM C1338, G21, and UL 181
or comparable test method. Air stream surfaces
shall be evaluated in accordance with the “Erosion
Test” in UL 181, as part of ASTM C1071.
8. Unit casing shall be capable of withstanding 500hour salt spray exposure per ASTM B117 (scribed
specimen).
9. Roof curb shall be designed to conform to NRCA
Standards.
10. Unit shall be subjected to a completely automated
run test on the assembly line. The data for each unit
1. IECC is a registered trademark of the International Code Council, Inc.
2. Energy Star is registered trademark of the United States
Department of Energy.
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will be stored at the factory, and must be available
upon request.
11. Unit shall be designed in accordance with UL Standard 1995, ETL listed including tested to withstand
rain.
12. Unit shall be constructed to prevent intrusion of
snow and tested to prevent snow intrusion into the
control box up to 40 mph.
13. Unit shake tested to assurance level 1, ASTM
D4169 to ensure shipping reliability.
14. High-Efficiency Motors listed shall meet section
313 of the Energy Independence and Security Act
of 2007 (EISA 2007).
C. (23 81 19.13.C) Delivery, storage, and handling
1. Unit shall be stored and handled per manufacturer’s recommendations.
2. Lifted by crane requires either shipping top panel
or spreader bars.
3. Unit shall only be stored or positioned in the
upright position.
D. (23 81 19.13.D) Project conditions
As specified in the contract.
E. (23 81 19.13.E) Operating characteristics
1. Unit shall be capable of starting and running at
125°F (52°C) ambient outdoor temperature, meeting maximum load criteria of AHRI Standard 340/
360 at ± 10% voltage.
2. Compressor with standard controls shall be capable
of operation from 35°F (2°C), ambient outdoor
temperatures. Accessory kits are necessary if
mechanically cooling at ambient temperatures
below 35°F (2°C).
3. Unit shall discharge supply air vertically as shown
on contract drawings.
4. Unit shall be factory configured and ordered for
vertical supply and return configurations.
5. Unit shall be factory furnished for either vertical or
horizontal configuration without the use of special
conversion kits. No field conversion is possible.
F. (23 81 19.13.F) Electrical Requirements
Main power supply voltage, phase, and frequency must
match those required by the manufacturer.
G. (23 81 19.13.G) Unit Cabinet
1. Unit cabinet shall be constructed of galvanized
steel, and shall be bonderized and coated with a
pre-painted baked enamel finish on all externally
exposed surfaces.
3. Evaporator fan compartment interior cabinet insulation shall conform to AHRI Standards 340/360
minimum exterior sweat criteria. Interior surfaces
shall be insulated with a minimum
1
/2-in. thick, 1 lb
density, flexible fiberglass insulation, neoprene
coated on the air side. Aluminum foil-faced
fiberglass insulation shall be used in the heat compartment.
4. Unit internal insulation linings shall be resistant to
mold growth in accordance with “mold growth and
humidity” test in ASTM C1338, G21, and UL 181
or comparable test method. Air stream surfaces
shall be evaluated in accordance with the “Erosion
Test” in UL 181, as part of ASTM C1071.
5. Base of unit shall have a minimum of four locations for factory thru-the-base gas and electrical
connections (factory-installed or field-installed)
standard. Connections shall be internal to the cabinet to protect from environmental issues.
6. Base Rail
a. Unit shall have base rails on a minimum of 2
sides.
b. Holes shall be provided in the base rails for rig-
ging shackles to facilitate maneuvering and
overhead rigging.
c. Holes shall be provided in the base rail for mov-
ing the rooftop by fork truck.
d. Base rail shall be a minimum of 16 gauge thick-
ness.
7. Condensate pan and connections:
a. Shall be a sloped condensate drain pan made of
a non-corrosive material.
b. Shall comply with ASHRAE Standard 62.
c. Shall use a
3
/4-in. 14 NPT drain connection at
the end of the drain pan. Connection shall be
made per manufacturer’s recommendations.
8. Top panel:
Shall be a multi-piece top panel linked with water
tight flanges and interlocking systems.
9. Gas Connections:
a. All gas piping connecting to unit gas valve shall
enter the unit cabinet at a single location on side
of unit (horizontal plane).
b. Thru-the-base capability
1) Standard unit shall have a thru-the-base
gas-line location using a raised, embossed
portion of the unit basepan.
2) Optional, factory-approved, water-tight
connection method must be used for thruthe-base gas connections.
3) No basepan penetration, other than those
authorized by the manufacturer, is permitted.
10. Electrical Connections
a. All unit power wiring shall enter unit cabinet at
a single, factory-prepared, knockout location.
b. Thru-the-base capability
1) Thru-the-base provisions/connections are
available as standard with every unit. When
bottom connections are required, field furnished couplings are required.
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2) No basepan penetration, other than those
authorized by the manufacturer, is permitted.
11. Component access panels (standard)
a. Cabinet panels shall be easily removable for
servicing.
b. Unit shall have one factory installed, tool-less,
removable, filter access panel.
c. Panels covering control box and filters shall
have molded composite handles while the
blower access door shall have an integrated
flange for easy removal.
d. Handles shall be UV modified, composite, per-
manently attached, and recessed into the panel.
e. Screws on the vertical portion of all removable
access panel shall engage into heat resistant,
molded composite collars.
f. Collars shall be removable and easily replace-
able using manufacturer recommended parts.
H. (23 81 19.13.H.) Gas Heat
1. General
a. Heat exchanger shall be an induced draft
design. Positive pressure heat exchanger
designs shall not be allowed.
b. Shall incorporate a direct-spark ignition system
and redundant main gas valve.
c. Gas supply pressure at the inlet to the rooftop
unit gas valve must match that required by the
manufacturer.
2. The heat exchanger shall be controlled by an integrated gas controller (IGC) microprocessor.
a. IGC board shall notify users of fault using an
LED (light-emitting diode).
b. IGC board shall contain algorithms that modify
evaporator-fan operation to prevent future
cycling on high temperature limit switch.
c. Unit shall be equipped with anti-cycle protec-
tion with one short cycle on unit flame rollout
switch or 4 continuous short cycles on the high
temperature limit switch. Fault indication shall
be made using an LED.
3. Standard Heat Exchanger construction
a. Heat exchanger shall be of the tubular-section
type constructed of a minimum of 20-gauge
steel coated with a nominal 1.2 mil aluminumsilicone alloy for corrosion resistance.
b. Burners shall be of the in-shot type constructed
of aluminum-coated steel.
c. Burners shall incorporate orifices for rated heat
output up to 2000 ft (610 m) elevation. Additional accessory kits may be required for applications above 2000 ft (610 m) elevation,
depending on local gas supply conditions.
d. Each heat exchanger tube shall contain multiple
a. Use energy saving, direct-spark ignition system.
b. Use a redundant main gas valve.
c. Burners shall be of the in-shot type constructed
of aluminum-coated steel.
d. All gas piping shall enter the unit cabinet at a
single location on side of unit (horizontal
plane).
e. The optional stainless steel heat exchanger shall
be of the tubular-section type, constructed of a
minimum of 20-gauge type 409 stainless steel.
f. Type 409 stainless steel shall be used in heat
exchanger tubes and vestibule plate.
g. Complete stainless steel heat exchanger allows
for greater application flexibility.
5. Induced draft combustion motor and blower
a. Shall be a direct-drive, single inlet, forward-
curved centrifugal type.
b. Shall be made from steel with a corrosion-resis-
tant finish.
c. Shall have permanently lubricated sealed bear-
ings.
d. Shall have inherent thermal overload protection.
e. Shall have an automatic reset feature.
I. (23 81 19.13.I.) Coils
1. Standard Aluminum Fin/Copper Tube Coils:
a. Standard evaporator and condenser coils shall
have aluminum lanced plate fins mechanically
bonded to seamless internally grooved copper
tubes with all joints brazed.
b. Evaporator coils shall be leak tested to 150 psig,
pressure tested to 450 psig, and qualified to UL
1995 burst test at 1775 psig.
c. Condenser coils shall be leak tested to 150 psig,
pressure tested to 650 psig, and qualified to UL
1995 burst test at 1980 psig.
2. Optional Pre-coated aluminum-fin condenser coils:
a. Shall have a durable epoxy-phenolic coating to
provide protection in mildly corrosive coastal
environments.
b. Coating shall be applied to the aluminum fin
stock prior to the fin stamping process to create
an inert barrier between the aluminum fin and
copper tube.
c. Epoxy-phenolic barrier shall minimize gal-
vanic action between dissimilar metals.
d. Corrosion durability of fin stock shall be con-
firmed through testing to be no less than 1000
hours salt spray per ASTM B117-90.
e. Corrosion durability of fin stock shall be con-
firmed through testing to have no visible corrosion after 48 hour immersion in a room
temperature solution of 5% salt, 1% acetic acid.
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f. Fin stock coating shall pass 2000 hours of the
following: one week exposure in the prohesion
chamber followed by one week of accelerated
ultraviolet light testing. Prohesion chamber: the
solution shall contain 3.5% sodium chloride and
0.35% ammonium sulfate. The exposure cycle
is one hour of salt fog application at ambient
followed by one hour drying at 95°F (35°C).
3. Optional Copper-fin evaporator and condenser
coils:
a. Shall be constructed of copper fins mechani-
cally bonded to copper tubes and copper tube
sheets.
b. Galvanized steel tube sheets shall not be accept-
able.
c. A polymer strip shall prevent coil assembly
from contacting the sheet metal coil pan to minimize potential for galvanic corrosion between
coil and pan.
4. Optional E-coated aluminum-fin evaporator and
condenser coils:
a. Shall have a flexible epoxy polymer coating
uniformly applied to all coil surface areas without material bridging between fins.
b. Coating process shall ensure complete coil
encapsulation of tubes, fins and headers.
c. Color shall be high gloss black with gloss per
ASTM D523-89.
d. Uniform dry film thickness from 0.8 to 1.2 mil
on all surface areas including fin edges.
e. Superior hardness characteristics of 2H per
ASTM D3363-92A and cross-hatch adhesion of
4B-5B per ASTM D3359-93.
f. Impact resistance shall be up to 160 in.-lb
(ASTM D2794-93).
g. Humidity and water immersion resistance shall
be up to minimum 1000 and 250 hours respectively (ASTM D224-92 and ASTM D870-92).
h. Corrosion durability shall be confirmed through
testing to be no less than 6000 hours salt spray
per ASTM B117-90.
J. (23 81 19.13.J) Refrigerant components
1. Refrigerant circuit shall include the following control, safety, and maintenance features:
a. Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) shall
help provide optimum performance across the
entire operating range. Shall contain removable
power element to allow change out of power
element and bulb without removing the valve
body.
b. Refrigerant filter drier - solid core design.
c. Service gauge connections on suction and dis-
charge lines.
d. Pressure gauge access through a specially
designed access screen on the side of the unit.
2. Compressors
a. Unit shall use fully hermetic, scroll compressor
for each independent refrigeration circuit.
b. Models shall be available with 2 compressor/2-
stage cooling.
c. Compressor motors shall be cooled by refriger-
ant gas passing through motor windings.
d. Compressors shall be internally protected from
high discharge temperature conditions.
e. Compressors shall be protected from an over-
temperature and over-amperage conditions by
an internal, motor overload device.
f. Compressor shall be factory mounted on rubber
grommets.
g. Compressor motors shall have internal line
break thermal, current overload and high pressure differential protection.
h. Crankcase heaters shall not be required for nor-
mal operating range, unless provided by the factory.
K. (23 81 19.13.K) Filter section
1. Filters access is specified in the unit cabinet section
of this specification.
2. Filters shall be held in place by a preformed slide
out filter tray, facilitating easy removal and installation.
4. Filters shall be standard, commercially available
sizes.
5. Only one size filter per unit is allowed.
6. 4-in. filter capability is possible with a fieldinstalled pre-engineered slide out filter track accessory. 4-in. filters are field furnished.
L. (23 81 19.13.L) Evaporator fan and motor
1. Evaporator fan motor:
a. Shall have inherent automatic-reset thermal
overload protection or circuit breaker.
b. Shall have a maximum continuous bhp rating
for continuous duty operation; no safety factors
above that rating shall be required.
2. Belt-driven evaporator fan:
a. Belt drive shall include an adjustable-pitch motor
pulley and belt break protection system.
b. Shall use rigid pillow block bearing system with
lubricate fittings at are accessible or lubrication
line.
c. Blower fan shall be double-inlet type with for-
ward-curved blades.
d. Shall be constructed from steel with a corrosion
resistant finish and dynamically balanced.
M. (23 81 19.13.M) Condenser Fans and Motors
1. Condenser fan motors:
a. Shall be a totally enclosed motor.
b. Shall use permanently lubricated bearings.
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c. Shall have inherent thermal overload protection
with an automatic reset feature.
d. Shall use a shaft down design on all sizes.
2. Condenser fans:
a. Shall be a direct driven propeller type fan.
b. Shall have aluminum blades riveted to corro-
sion resistant steel spiders and shall be dynamically balanced.
N. (23 81 19.13.N) Special Features Options and Accesso-
ries
1. 2-Speed Indoor Fan Motor System for 2-stage
cooling models only:
a. Evaporator fan motor:
1) Shall have permanently lubricated bearings.
2) Shall have a maximum continuous bhp rating for continuous duty operation; no safety
factors above that rating.
3) Shall be Variable Frequency duty and 2speed control.
4) Shall contain motor shaft grounding ring to
prevent electrical bearing fluting damage
by safely diverting harmful shaft voltages
and bearing currents to ground.
2. Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). Only available
on 2-speed indoor fan motor option:
a. Factory-supplied VFDs qualify, through ABB
for a 12-month warranty from date of commissioning or 18 months from date of sale, whichever occurs first.
b. Shall be installed inside the unit cabinet,
mounted, wired and tested.
c. Shall contain Electromagnetic Interference
(EMI) frequency protection.
d. Insulated Gate Bi-Polar Transistors (IGBT)
used to produce the output pulse width modulated (PWM) waveform, allowing for quiet
motor operation.
e. Self diagnostics with fault and power code LED
indicator. Field accessory Display Kit available
for further diagnostics and special setup appli-
cations.
f. RS485 capability standard.
g. Electronic thermal overload protection.
h. 5% swinging chokes for harmonic reduction
and improved power factor.
i. All printed circuit boards shall be conformal
coated.
3. Integrated EconoMi$er
EconoMi$er X low leak rate models. (Factoryinstalled on 3-phase models only. Field installed
on all 3 and 1-phase models):
a. Integrated, gear driven opposing modulating
blade design type capable of simultaneous
economizer and compressor operation.
b. Independent modules for vertical or horizontal
return configuration shall be available. Vertical
®
IV, EconoMi$er 2, and
return modules shall be available as a factoryinstalled option.
c. Damper blades shall be galvanized steel with
composite gears. Plastic or composite blades on
intake or return shall not be acceptable.
d. Shall include all hardware and controls to pro-
vide free cooling with outdoor air when temperature and/or humidity are below setpoints.
e. Shall be equipped with gear driven dampers for
both the outdoor ventilation air and the return
air for positive air stream control.
f. Low leak rate models shall be equipped with
dampers not to exceed 2% leakage at 1 in. wg
pressure differential.
g. Economizer controller on EconoMi$er IV mod-
els shall be Honeywell W7212 that provides:
1) Combined minimum and DCV maximum
damper position potentiometers with compressor staging relay.
2) Functions with solid state analog enthalpy
or dry bulb changeover control sensing.
3) LED indicators for: when free cooling is
available, when module is in DCV mode,
when exhaust fan contact is closed.
h. Economizer controller on EconoMi$er X mod-
els shall be the Honeywell W7220 that provides:
1) 2-line LCD interface screen for setup,
configuration and troubleshooting.
2) On-board Fault Detection and Diagnostics
(FDD) that senses and alerts when the
economizer is not operating properly, per
California Title 24.
3) Sensor failure loss of communication
identification.
4) Automatic sensor detection.
5) Capabilities for use with multiple-speed
indoor fan systems.
6) Utilize digital sensors: Dry bulb and
Enthalpy.
i. Economizer controller on EconoMi$er 2 mod-
els with PremierLink™ controller shall be 4 to
20 mA design and controlled by the PremierLink controller. PremierLink does not comply
with California Title 24 Fault Detection and
Diagnostic (FDD) requirements.
j. Economizer controller on EconoMi$er 2 mod-
els with RTU Open controller shall be a 4 to 20
mA design controlled directly by the RTU Open
controller. RTU Open controller meets California Title 24 Fault Detection and Diagnostic
(FDD) requirements.
k. Shall be capable of introducing up to 100%
outdoor air.
l. Shall be equipped with a barometric relief
damper capable of relieving up to 100% return
air and contain seals that meet ASHRAE 90.12016 and IECC-2015 requirements.
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m. Shall be designed to close damper(s) during
loss-of-power situations with spring return built
into motor.
n. Dry bulb outdoor air temperature sensor shall
be provided as standard. Enthalpy sensor is also
available on factory-installed only. Outdoor air
sensor setpoint shall be adjustable and shall
range from 40 to 100°F (4 to 38°C). Additional
sensor options shall be available as accessories.
o. The economizer controller shall also provide
control of an accessory power exhaust unit
function. Factory set at 100%, with a range of
0% to 100%.
p. The economizer shall maintain minimum air-
flow into the building during occupied period
and provide design ventilation rate for full
occupancy.
q. Dampers shall be completely closed when the
unit is in the unoccupied mode.
r. Economizer controller shall accept a 2 to 10
Vdc CO
sensor input for IAQ/DCV control. In
2
this mode, dampers shall modulate the outdoor
air damper to provide ventilation based on the
sensor input.
s. Compressor lockout temperature on W7220 is
adjustable from –45°F to 80°F, set at a factory
default of 32°F. Others shall open at 35°F (2°C)
and close at 50°F (10°C).
t. Actuator shall be direct coupled to economizer
gear. No linkage arms or control rods shall be
acceptable.
u. Economizer controller shall provide indications
when in free cooling mode, in the DCV mode,
or the exhaust fan contact is closed.
4. Integrated EconoMi$er2, and EconoMi$er X Ultra
Low Leak rate models. (Factory-installed on 3phase models only. Field-installed on all 3 and 1phase models):
a. Integrated, gear driven opposing modulating
blade design type capable of simultaneous
economizer and compressor operation.
b. Independent modules for vertical or horizontal
return configuration shall be available. Vertical
return modules shall be available as a factoryinstalled option.
c. Damper blades shall be galvanized steel with
composite gears. Plastic or composite blades on
intake or return shall not be acceptable.
d. Shall include all hardware and controls to pro-
vide free cooling with outdoor air when temperature and/or humidity are below setpoints.
e. Shall be equipped with gear driven dampers for
both the outdoor ventilation air and the return
air for positive air stream control.
f. Ultra Low Leak design meets California Title
24 section 140.4 and, ASHRAE 90.1-2016 and
IECC-2015 requirements for 4 cfm per sq. ft. on
the outside air dampers and 10 cfm per sq. ft. on
the return dampers.
g. Economizer controller on EconoMi$er X mod-
els shall be the Honeywell W7220 that provides:
1) 2-line LCD interface screen for setup, con-
figuration and troubleshooting
2) On-board Fault Detection and Diagnostics
(FDD) that senses and alerts when the
economizer is not operating properly, per
California Title 24.
3) Sensor failure loss of communication iden-
tification
4) Automatic sensor detection
5) Capabilities for use with multiple-speed
indoor fan systems
6) Utilize digital sensors: Dry bulb and
Enthalpy
h. Economizer controller on EconoMi$er 2 mod-
els with RTU Open controller shall be a 4 to 20
mA design controlled directly by the RTU Open
controller. RTU Open controller meets California Title 24 Fault Detection and Diagnostic
(FDD) requirements.
i. Shall be capable of introducing up to 100% out-
door air.
j. Shall be equipped with a barometric relief
damper capable of relieving up to 100% return
air and contain seals that meet ASHRAE 90.12016 and IECC-2015 requirements.
k. Shall be designed to close damper(s) during
loss-of-power situations with spring return built
into motor.
l. Dry bulb outdoor air temperature sensor shall
be provided as standard. Enthalpy sensor is also
available on factory-installed only. Outdoor air
sensor setpoint shall be adjustable and shall
range from 40 to 100°F (4 to 38°C). Additional
sensor options shall be available as accessories.
m. The economizer controller shall also provide
control of an accessory power exhaust unit
function. Factory set at 100%, with a range of
0% to 100%.
n. The economizer shall maintain minimum air-
flow into the building during occupied period
and provide design ventilation rate for full
occupancy.
o. Dampers shall be completely closed when the
unit is in the unoccupied mode.
p. Economizer controller shall accept a 2 to 10 Vdc
CO
sensor input for IAQ/DCV control. In this
2
mode, dampers shall modulate the outdoor air
damper to provide ventilation based on the sensor input.
q. Compressor lockout temperature on W7220 is
adjustable from –45°F to 80°F, set at a factory
default of 32°F. Others shall open at 35°F (2°C)
and closes at 50°F (10°C).
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r. Actuator shall be direct coupled to economizer
gear. No linkage arms or control rods shall be
acceptable.
s. Economizer controller shall provide indications
when in free cooling mode, in the DCV mode,
or the exhaust fan contact is closed.
5. Two-Position Damper
a. Damper shall be a Two-Position Damper.
Damper travel shall be from the full closed
position to the field adjustable %–open setpoint.
b. Damper shall include adjustable damper travel
from 25% to 100% (full open).
c. Damper shall include single or dual blade, gear
driven dampers and actuator motor.
d. Actuator shall be direct coupled to damper gear.
No linkage arms or control rods shall be acceptable.
e. Damper will admit up to 100% outdoor air for
applicable rooftop units.
f. Damper shall close upon indoor (evaporator)
fan shutoff and/or loss of power.
g. The damper actuator shall plug into the rooftop
unit’s wiring harness plug. No hard wiring shall
be required.
h. Outside air hood shall include aluminum water
entrainment filter.
6. Manual damper
a. Manual damper package shall consist of
damper, air inlet screen, and rain hood which
can be preset to admit up to 25% outdoor air for
year round ventilation.
7. Perfect Humidity
System:
a. The Perfect Humidity Adaptive Dehumidifica-
tion System shall be factory-installed and shall
provide greater dehumidification of the occupied space by two modes of dehumidification
operations in addition to its normal design cooling mode:
1) Subcooling mode further sub cools the hot
liquid refrigerant leaving the condenser coil
when both temperature and humidity in the
space are not satisfied.
2) Hot gas reheat mode shall mix a portion of
the hot gas from the discharge of the compressor with the hot liquid refrigerant leaving the condenser coil to create a two-phase
heat transfer in the system, resulting in a
neutral leaving air temperature when only
humidity in the space is not satisfied.
3) Includes head pressure controller.
8. Head Pressure Control Package (Motormaster
a. Controller shall control coil head pressure by
condenser-fan speed modulation or condenserfan cycling and wind baffles.
b. Shall consist of solid-state control and con-
denser-coil temperature sensor to maintain con-
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densing temperature at outdoor ambient
temperatures between 90°F (32°C) and 110°F
(43°C) at outdoor ambient temperatures down
to 0°F (–18°C).
9. Low Ambient Controller (Factory-installed only)
a. Controller shall control coil head pressure by
condenser-fan speed modulation or condenserfan cycling and wind baffles.
b. Shall consist of solid-state control and con-
denser-coil temperature sensor to maintain condensing temperature between 90°F (32°C) and
110°F (43°C) at outdoor ambient temperatures
down to 0°F (–18°C).
10. Propane Conversion Kit
Package shall contain all the necessary hardware
and instructions to convert a standard natural gas
unit for use with liquefied propane. Kits shall be
available for elevations from 0 up to 14,000 ft
(4,276 m).
11. Condenser Coil Hail Guard Assembly:
a. Shall protect against damage from hail.
b. Shall be of louvered style.
12. Unit-Mounted, Non-Fused Disconnect Switch:
a. Switch shall be factory-installed, internally
mounted.
b. National Electric Code (NEC) and UL or ETL
approved non-fused switch shall provide unit
power shutoff.
c. Shall be accessible from outside the unit.
d. Shall provide local shutdown and lockout capa-
bility.
e. Sized only for the unit as ordered from the fac-
tory. Does not accommodate field-installed
devices.
13. Convenience outlet:
a. Powered convenience outlet. (Not available on
single phase models):
1) Outlet shall be powered from main line
power to the rooftop unit.
2) Outlet shall be powered from line side or
load side of disconnect by installing contractor, as required by code. If outlet is
powered from load side of disconnect, unit
electrical ratings shall be UL certified and
rated for additional outlet amperage.
3) Outlet shall be factory-installed and internally mounted with easily accessible 115-v
female receptacle.
4) Outlet shall include 15 amp GFI receptacles with independent fuse protection.
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5) Voltage required to operate convenience
outlet shall be provided by a factoryinstalled step down transformer.
6) Outlet shall be accessible from outside the
unit.
7) Outlet shall include a field-installed “Wet
in Use” cover.
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b. Non-powered convenience outlet.
1) Outlet shall be powered from a separate
115-120v power source.
2) A transformer shall not be included.
3) Outlet shall be factory-installed and internally mounted with easily accessible 115-v
female receptacle.
4) Outlet shall include 15 amp GFI receptacles.
5) Outlet shall be accessible from outside the
unit.
6) Outlet shall include a field-installed “Wet
in Use” cover.
14. Flue Discharge Deflector:
a. Flue discharge deflector shall direct unit
exhaust vertically instead of horizontally.
b. Deflector shall be defined as a “natural draft”
device by the National Fuel and Gas (NFG) code.
15. Fan/Filter Status Switch:
a. Switch shall provide status of indoor evaporator
fan (ON/OFF) or filter (CLEAN/DIRTY).
b. Status shall be displayed either over communi-
cation bus (when used with direct digital controls) or with an indicator light at the
thermostat.
16. Centrifugal Propeller Power Exhaust:
a. Power exhaust shall be used in conjunction with
an integrated economizer.
b. Independent modules for vertical or horizontal
return configurations shall be available.
c. Horizontal power exhaust is shall be mounted in
return ductwork.
d. Power exhaust shall be controlled by economizer
controller operation. Exhaust fans shall be energized when dampers open past the 0-100% adjustable setpoint on the economizer control.
17. Roof Curbs (Vertical):
a. Full perimeter roof curb with exhaust capability
providing separate air streams for energy recovery from the exhaust air without supply air contamination.
b. Formed galvanized steel with wood nailer strip
and shall be capable of supporting entire unit
weight.
c. Permits installation and securing of ductwork to
curb prior to mounting unit on the curb.
18. Adapter Curb (Vertical):
a. Full perimeter – fully assembled and welded
roof curb with exhaust capability providing separate air streams for energy recovery from the
exhaust air without supply air contamination.
b. Formed galvanized steel with wood nailer strip
and shall be capable of supporting entire unit
weight.
c. Permits installation of new 581J 17-28 models
to past Bryant design curb models: DP, DR, HJ,
TM, and TJ. Check with Bryant sales expert for
further details and information.
19. High Altitude Gas Conversion Kit:
Package shall contain all the necessary hardware
and instructions to convert a standard natural gas
unit to operate from 3,000 to 10,000 ft (914 to
3048 m) elevation and 10,001 to 14,000 ft (3049 to
4267 m) elevation.
20. Outdoor Air Enthalpy Sensor:
The outdoor air enthalpy sensor shall be used to
provide single enthalpy control. When used in conjunction with a return air enthalpy sensor, the unit
will provide differential enthalpy control. The sensor allows the unit to determine if outside air is
suitable for free cooling.
21. Return Air Enthalpy Sensor:
The return air enthalpy sensor shall be used in con-
junction with an outdoor air enthalpy sensor to provide differential enthalpy control.
22. Indoor Air Quality (CO
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a. Shall be able to provide demand ventilation
indoor air quality (IAQ) control.
b. The IAQ sensor shall be available in duct
mount, wall mount, or wall mount with LED
display. The setpoint shall have adjustment
capability.
23. Smoke Detectors:
a. Shall be a Four-Wire Controller and Detector.
b. Shall be environmental compensated with dif-
ferential sensing for reliable, stable, and driftfree sensitivity.
c. Shall use magnet-activated test/reset sensor
switches.
d. Shall have tool-less connection terminal access.
e. Shall have a recessed momentary switch for
testing and resetting the detector.
f. Controller shall include:
1) One set of normally open alarm initiation
contacts for connection to an initiating
device circuit on a fire alarm control panel.
2) Two Form-C auxiliary alarm relays for
interface with rooftop unit or other equipment.
3) One Form-C supervision (trouble) relay to
control the operation of the Trouble LED
on a remote test/reset station.
4) Capable of direct connection to two individual detector modules.
5) Can be wired to up to 14 other duct smoke
detectors for multiple fan shutdown applications.
24. Horn/Strobe Annunciator
a. Provides an audible/visual signaling device for
use with factory-installed option or fieldinstalled accessory smoke detectors.
1) Requires installation of a field-supplied
24-v transformer suitable for 4.2 VA (AC)
or 3.0 VA (DC) per horn/strobe accessory.
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b. Requires field-supplied electrical box, North
American 1-gang box, 2-in. (51 mm) x 4-in.
(102 mm).
c. Shall have a clear colored lens.
25. Winter start kit
a. Shall contain a bypass device around the low
pressure switch.
b. Shall be required when mechanical cooling is
required down to 25°F (–4°C).
c. Shall not be required to operate on an econo-
mizer when below an outdoor ambient of 40°F
(4°C).
26. Time Guard
a. Shall prevent compressor short cycling by pro-
viding a 5-minute delay (±2 minutes) before
restarting a compressor after shutdown for any
reason.
Shall be required when a horizontal economizer
and barometric relief are required. Barometric
relief damper must be installed in the return air
(horizontal) duct work. This hood provides weather
protection.
28. Hinged Access Panels
a. Shall provide easy access through integrated
quarter turn latches.
b. Shall be on major panels of – filter, control box,
fan motor and compressor.
29. Display Kit for Variable Frequency Drive
a. Kit allows the ability to access the VFD control-
ler programs to provide special setup capabilities and diagnostics.
b. Kit contains display module and communica-
tion cable.
c. Display Kit can be permanently installed in the
unit or used on any 2-Speed Indoor Fan Motor
System VFD controller as needed.
30. Condensate Overflow Switch:
a. This sensor and related controller monitors the
condensate level in the drain pan and shuts
down compression operation when overflow
conditions occur. It includes:
1) Indicator light - solid red (more than 10
seconds on water contact - compressors
disabled), blinking red (sensor disconnected).
2) 10 second delay to break - eliminates nuisance trips from splashing or waves in pan
(sensor needs 10 seconds of constant water
contact before tripping).
3) Disables the compressor(s) operation when
condensate plug is detected, but still allows
fans to run for Economizer.
31. Foil Faced Insulation
Throughout unit cabinet air stream, non-fibrous