38EYG
HEATING & COOUNG
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Installation and Start-Up Instructions
NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the
installation.
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance,
or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other
conditions which may cause death, personal injury, or property
damage. Consult a qualified installer, service agency, or your
distributor or branch for information or assistance. The qualified
installer or agency must use fiactory-authorized kits or accessories
when modifying this product. Refer to the individual instructions
packaged with the kits or accessories when installing.
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing,
and work gloves. Use quenching cloth for brazing operations.
Have fire extinguisher available. Read these instructions thor-
oughly and follow all warnings or cautions included in literature
and attached to the unit. Consult local building codes and National
Electrical Code (NEC) for special requirements.
Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol Z_ •
When you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions or
manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAU-
TION. These words are used with the safety-alert symbol. DAN-
GER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe
personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards which
could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used to
identify unsafe practices which would result in minor personal
injury or product and property damage. NOTE is used to highlight
suggestions which will result in enhanced installation, reliablitily,
or operation.
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Before installing, modifying, or servicing system, main elec-
trical disconnect switch must be in the OFF position. There
may be more than 1 disconnect switch. Lock out and tag
switch with a suitable warning label. Electrical shock can
cause personal injury or death.
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Puron_; (R-410A) systems operate at higher pressures than
standard R-22 systems. Be certain that service eqnipment is
rated for Puron:,P¢. Some R-22 service equipment may not be
acceptable. Check with your distributor.
INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
NOTE: In some cases noise in the living area has been traced to
gas pulsations from improper installation of equipment.
i. Locate unit away from windows, patios, decks, etc. where unit
operation sound may disturb customer.
2. Ensure that vapor and liquid tube diameters are appropriate to
capacity of unit.
Heat
12 SEER Split-System
Pump with Puron® Refrigerant
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Fig. 1--Model 38EYG
3. Run refrigerant tubes as directly as possible by avoiding
unnecessary tunas and bends.
4. Leave some slack between structure and unit to absorb
vibration.
5. When passing refrigerant tubes through the wall, seal opening
with RTV or other pliable silicon-based caulk. (See Fig. 2.)
6. Avoid direct tubing contact with water pipes, duct work, floor
joists, wall studs, floors, and walls.
7. Do not suspend refrigerant tubing from joists and studs with a
rigid wire or strap which comes in direct contact with tubing.
(See Fig. 2.)
8. Ensure that tubing insulation is pliable and completely sur-
rounds vapor tube.
9. When necessary, use hanger straps which are 1 in. wide and
conform to shape of tubing insulation. (See Fig. 2.)
10. Isolate hanger straps from insulation by using metal sleeves
bent to conform to shape of insulation.
When outdoor unit is connected to fiactory-approved indoor unit,
outdoor unit contains system refrigerant charge for operation with
indoor unit of same size when connected by 15 ft of field-supplied
or factory accessory tubing. Add (or subtract) 0.6 ozift of 3/8
liquid line for lengths greater (or less) than 15 ft. For proper unit
operation, check refrigerant charge using charging information
located on control box cover and.or in the Check Charge section of
this instruction.
IMPORTANT: Maxinmm liquid-line size is 3/8-in. O.D. for all
residential applications including long line.
IMPORTANT: Always install the factory-supplied Puron:R; heat
pump (bi-flow) liquid-line filter drier. If replacing the filter drier,
refer to Product Data Digest for appropriate part number. Obtain
replacement filter driers from your distributor or branch.
Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations.
PC 101 Catalog No. 533-80094 Printed in USA Form 38EYG-2SI Pg 1 2-03 Replaces: 38EYG-1SI
NOTE: Avoid contact between tubing and structure
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SUSPENSION
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Fig. 2--Connecting Tubing Installation
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Specifications for this unit in residential new
construction market require using the outdoor unit, indoor unit,
refrigerant robing sets, metering device, and filter &ier listed in
presale literature. There can be no deviation. Consult the Appli-
cation Guideline and Service Manual for Residential Split-System
Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps using Puron:R; Refrigerant to
obtain required unit changes for specific applications and for R-22
retrofit.
Step 1--Check Equipment and Job Site
UNPACK UNIT
Move to final location. Remove carton taking care not to damage
unit.
INSPECT EQUIPMENT
File claim with shipping company prior to installation if shipment
is damaged or incomplete. Locate unit rating plate on unit corner
panel. It contains information needed to properly install unit.
Check rating plate to be sure unit matches job specifications.
Step 2--Install On a Solid, Level Mounting Pad
If"conditions 05"local codes require the unit be attached to pad, tie
down bolts should be used and fastened through knockouts
provided in unit base pan. Refer to unit mounting patteru in Fig. 3
to determine base pan size and knockout hole location.
On rooftop applications, mount on level platform or frame. Place
unit above a load-bearing wall and isolate unit and tubing set fi'om
structure. Arrange supporting members to adequately support unit
and minimize transmission of vibration to building. Consult local
codes goveruing rooftop applications.
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3/8"D (953) TIEDOWN
KNOCKOUTS (2) PLACES
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
UNIT
SIZE
018, 024, 030
038-080
MINIMUM
MOUNTING PAD
DIMENSIONS
22-1/2 X 22-1t2
30 X 30
Fig. 3--Mounting Unit to Pad
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Do not allow POE lubricant to come into contact with roofing
materiah POE may deteriorate certain types of synthetic
roofing.
Roof mounted units exposed to winds above 5 mph may require
wind baffles. Consult the Application Guideline and Service
Manual for Residential Split-System Air Conditioners and Heat
Pumps using Puron'K Refrigerant for wind baffle construction.
NOTE: Unit must be level to within ± 2 ° (± 3/8 in.ift) per
compressor manufacturer specifications.
Step a--Clearance Requirements
When installing, allow sufficient space for airflow clearance,
wiring, refrigerant piping, and service. Allow 30-in. clearance to
smwice end of unit and 48 in. above unit. For proper airflow, a 6-in.
clearance on 1 side of unit and 12 in. on all remaining sides must
be maintained. Maintain a distance of 24 in. between units.
Position so water, snow, or ice l'rom roof or eaves cannot fall
directly on unit.
On rooftop applications, locate unit at least 6 in. above roof
surface.
Step 4--Operating Ambient
The mininmm outdoor operating ambient in cooling mode without
additional accessories is 55°F, and the maximum outdoor operat-
ing ambient in cooling mode is 125°F. The maxinmm outdoor
operating ambient in heating mode is 66°F.
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TIEDOWN KNOCKOUT
LOCATIONS
A B C
3-11/16 18-1/8 14-3/8
6-1/2 23-1/2 20
SENSING
BULB
EQUALIZER
SENSING BULB
8 O'CLOCK 4 O'CLOCK
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THERMOSTATIC
EXPANSION
VALVE
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Fig. 4_Typical TXV Installation
Step 5--Elevate Unit
Accumulation of water and ice in base pan may cause
equipment damage.
Elevate unit per local climate and code requirements to provide
clearance above estimated snowfall level and ensure adequate
drainage of unit.
Step 6--Check Indoor Expansion Device
For proper unit operation and reliability, units must be
installed with hard shutoff TXV specifically designed to
operate with Puron:RL Do not use R-22 TXV. Do not install
with evaporator coils having capillary tube metering devices
or pistons.
For TXV kit part number and charging instructions, refer to TXV
label in outdoor unit.
FURNACE (:OILS
If TXV installation is required, remove existing AccuRateffK" from
indoor coi!. Refer to Fig. 4 and 5 and install TXV kit (specifically
designed for PuronJ_0 as follows:
i. Install suction tube adapter.
2. Install liquid flare-to-sweat adapter.
3. Connect external equalizer tube to fitting on suction tube
adapter.
4. Position sensing bulb on horizontal portion of suction tube
adapter. Secure using supplied hardware.
5. Insulate bulb after installation. (See Fig. 5.)
6. Leak check all connections.
FAN COILS
If indoor unit (fan coil) comes factory equipped with a bi-flow
hard shutoff TXV specifically designed for Puron,:P_, no TXV
change is required.
If _an coil is not designed for Puron_, a Puron(P_ TXV installation
is required. Refer to TXV kit Installation Instructions for details on
TXV installation.
Step 7--Check Defrost Thermostat
Check defrost thermostat to ensure it is properly located and
secnrely attached. There is a liquid header with a brass distributor
Fig. 5--Positioning of Sensing Bulb
and feeder tube going into outdoor coil. At the end of 1 of the
feeder tubes, there is a 3/8-in. OD stub tube approximately 3 in.
long. (See Fig. 6.) The defrost themlostat should be located on stub
tube. Note that there is only 1 stub tube used with liquid header,
and on most units it is the bottom circuit.
Step 8--In Long-Line Applications, Install Liquid-Line
Solenoid Valve (LSV)
For refiigerant piping an'angements with equivalent lengths
greater than 50 fl and.or when elevation difference between indoor
and outdoor unit is greater than ± 20 fl, follow all requirements of
the Long-Line Guideline section in the Application Guideline and
Service Manual for Residential Split-System Air Conditioners and
Heat Pumps Using Puron® Refrigerant.
FEEDER TUBE
TUBE
DEFROST
THERMOSTAT
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Fig. 6--Defrost Thermostat Location
If required by Long-Line Application Guideline, install LSV kit
part No. KHALS0401LLS specifically designed for Puron_K Heat
Pump. LSV should be installed within 2 ft of the outdoor unit with
flow an'ow pointing toward outdoor unit, as close as possible to
filter drier. Follow the Installation Instructions included with
accessory kit.
IMPORTANT: Flow arrow must point toward outdoor unit.
Step 9--Making Piping Connections
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Relieve pressure and recover all refrigerant before system
repair or final unit disposal to avoid personal injury or death.
Use all selwice ports and open all flow-control devices,
including solenoid valves.
Table 1--Refrigerant Connections and Recommended Liquid Line and Vapor Tube Diameters (In.)
UNIT CONNECTION DIAMETER TUBE DIAMETER (ALTERNATE)
SIZE
018, 024 3/8 5t8 3/8 5/8 3/4
030 3/8 3t4 3/8 3/4 5/8, 7/8
036 3/8 3/4 3/8 3/4 5/8, 7/8
042, 048 3/8 7/8 3/8 7/8 3/4
060 3/8 1-!/8 3/8 1- 1/8 7/8
NOTES:
1 Tube diameters are for lengths up to 50 ft For tubing iengths greater than 50 ft horizontal and/or 20 ft vertical differential, consutt the Application Guideline and Service
Manual -- Residential Split-System Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Using Puron® Refrigerant
2 Refrigerant tubes and indoor coils must be evacuated to 500 microns to minimize contamination and moisture in the system.
3 If requried by local codes, Pressur Guard TM kit is availaNe. See Product Data Digest for part numbers
Liquid Vapor Liquid Vapor Vapor
TUBE DIAMETER
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Do not leave system open to atmosphere any longer than
minimum required for installation. POE oil in compressor is
extremely susceptible to moisture absorption. Always keep
ends of tubing sealed during installation.
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If ANY refrigerant tubing is buried, provide a 6 in. vertical
rise at service valve. Refi'igerant tubing lengths up to 36 in.
may be buried. Do NOT bury tubing lengths over 36 in.
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To prevent damage to unit or service valves observe the
following:
• Use a brazing shield
• Wrap service valves with wet cloth or use a heat sink
material.
Outdoor units may be connected to indoor section using accessory
tubing package or field-supplied refi'igerant grade tubing of correct
size and condition. For tubing requirements beyond 50 ft, substan-
tial capacity and performance losses can occur. Following the
recommendations in the Application Guideline and Selwice
Manual for Residential Split-System Air Conditioners and Heat
Pumps using Puron,_.P_ Refrigerant to minimize losses. Refer to
Table 1 for field tubing diameters. Refer to Table 2 for accessory
requirements.
Refrigerant tubes and indoor coil must be evacuated to 500
microns to minimize contamination and moisture in the system.
OUTDOOR UNIT CONNECTED TO FACTORY-APPROVED
INDOOR UNIT
These outdoor units are carefully evaluated and listed with specific
indoor coils lbr proper system performance.
IMPORTANT: Do not apply indoor coils which are not factory
approved to these units.
INSTALL ADAPTER TUBE
i. Remove plastic retainer holding outdoor piston in liquid
service valve.
2. Check outdoor piston size with matching number listed on unit
rating plate.
3. Locate plastic bag taped to unit containing adapter robe.
4. Remove teflon washer from bag and install on open end of
liquid service valve. (See Fig. 7.)
5. Remove adapter tube from bag and connect threaded nut to
liquid smwice valve. Tighten nut finger tight and then with
/_ SWEAT/FLARE
ADAPTER
,STON
LIQUID SERVICE VALVE
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Fig. 7--Liquid Service Valve with Sweat Adapter
Tube
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Fig. 8--Filter Drier with Sweat Adapter Tube and
Liquid Tube