Friedrich A-SERIES User Manual
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION GUIDE
920-075-08 (10-06)
VERT-I-PAK® A-SERIES
SINGLE PACKAGE
VERTICAL AIR
CONDITIONING SYSTEM
9,000 - 18,000 BTU/h
920-075-08
Table of Contents
I. General Specifi cations
Installation Recommendations .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Model Number Identifi cation Guide ................................................................................................................................... 4
VERT-I-PAK Chassis Specifi cations .................................................................................................................................... 4
II. Installation
1. Utility Closet Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Wall Plenum & Architectural Louver Installation ................................................................................................................ 6
3. Electrical Information...................................................................................................................................................... 7-9
4. Indoor Re turn Air Grille Installation .................................................................................................................................. 10
5. Ductwork Preparation and CFM ....................................................................................................................................... 11
6. Chassis Installation .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
7. Chassis Final Connections (Electrical, Duct, Drain & Wall Thermostat) ............................................................................12
8. Final Installation Checklist ............................................................................................................................................... 12
III. Chassis Operation
9. Thermostat Control ..........................................................................................................................................................13
10. Low Ambient Protection for Compressor & Fan ................................................................................................................13
11. Heating Defrost (Heat Pump Models only) ........................................................................................................................ 13
12. Fresh Air Door ...................................................................................................................................................................13
13. Condensate Disposal System .......................................................................................................................................... 13
IV. Service & Warranty
14. Servicing / Chassis Quick Changeouts............................................................................................................................. 13
15. Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 14
V. Vert-I-Pak Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 15
Please read this manual thoroughly prior to equipment installation or operati on. It is the installer’s
responsibility to properly apply and install the equipment. Installation must be in conformance
with the NFPA 70-2002 National Electric Code or current edition and Universal Mechanical Code
current edition and applicable local or national codes.
Proper installation is not diffi cult but it is essential.
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Vert-I-Pak Installation Recommendations
For proper unit performance and maximum operating life please refer to the minimum installation clearances
below.
Fig ure 1
VERT-I-PAK® units must be installed on an outside wall. Confi ned spaces and/or covered areas should be
avoided. Units should be installed no closer than 12" apart when two units are side by side. If three of more
units are to operate next to one another allo w a minimum of 60" between units or pairs of units. Also , a vertical
clearance of 60" should be maintained between units. Units installed on the bottom fl oor should be mounted
at least 6" off of the ground.
6"
SMALL RECESS OK
60"
60"
60"
6"
60" 60"
60"
60"
6"
B
A
LARGER RECESS OK. IF A> 5xB
60"
60"
60"60"
12"
Fig ure 2
Any time obstructions are present use
the following guidelines for proper
spacing from the VERT -I-PAK louver:
• For minor obstructions such as lamp
poles or small shrubbery a clearance
of 24" from the outdoor louver should
be maintained.
• For major obstructions such as a solid
fence, wall or other heat rejecting
device like a condensing unit, a minimum distance of 72" should be kept.
VPAK VPAK VPAK
POLE
OUTDOOR
CONDENSING
UNIT
BUILDING
24"60"
12"
24"
SHRUB
72"
FENCE
MAJOR OBSTRUCTION
The abov e suggestions are for ref erence only and do not repr esent all possible instal lations. Please contact the fa ctory
for information r egard ing a ffects of other i nstal latio n arrange ments .
By following th ese si mpl e recomme nda tion s yo u can be confi dent that your Friedrich Vert-I-Pak
®
will provide y ea rs
of worry-free operation.
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Section I. General Specifi cations
Vert-I-Pak® Model Identifi cation Guide
MODEL NUMBER V E A 09 K 34 RT H
SERIES
V=Verti cal Series
E =Cooling with elec t ric heat
H =Heat Pump
DESIGN SERIES
A = 32"/47" Cabinet
NOMINAL CAPACITY
A Series (Btu/ h)
09 = 9,00 0
12 = 12,000
VOLTAGE
K = 208/2 30V-1Ph-60Hz
18 = 18,00 0
24 = 24,000
ELECTRIC HEATER SIZE
A Series
25 = 2.5 KW
34 = 3.4 KW
50 = 5.0 KW*
75 = 7.5 KW**
Refer to electrical data chart for heater/unit compatibility.
* Not available on 9000 BTU models.
** 24000 BTU only.
OPTIONS
RT = Stan dard Re mote Op er a tion
Vert-I-Pak® Chassis Specifi cations
MODEL: V(E,H)A09 V(E,H)A12 V(E,H)A18
Voltage (V) 230 / 208 230 / 208 230 / 208
Refrigerant R-22 R-22 R-22
Chassis Width 23. 125" 23. 125" 23. 125"
Chassis Depth 23. 125" 23. 125" 23. 125"
Chassis Height ** 32.25" 32.25" 32.25"
Shipping W x D x H 26.00" x 28.50" x 35.00" 26.00" x 28.50" x 35.00" 26.00" x 28.50" x 35.00"
Supply Duct Collar *** 10" 10" 10"
Drain Connection 3/4" FPT 3/4" FPT 3/4" FPT
Min. Circuit Amps See Chassis Nameplate
CFM Indoor See Charts 2 & 3 (Page 10)
Max. Duct ESP .3 in. water .3 in. water .3 in. water
EN GI NEER ING CODE
NOTES:
** Height includes 2" duct collar & isolators under unit.
*** Factory collar accepts 10" fl ex duct.
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II. Installation
1) Utility Closet Dimensions
Recommended utility closet dimensions and a typical indoor installation are illustrated in Figure 3. Three inches minimum clearance on
three sides of the unit must be allowed for return air fl ow, installation access and servic e access. See Figures 3 and 4 for clear anc es
and ref er ence di men sions.
Fig ure 3
25" x 20" Filter
(Field Supplied)
VPRG4 Access Panel and
Return Air Filter Grille
See Figure 8, Page 10
for return air options
• Vert-I-Pak Chassis dimensions:
1
/8" wide x 23 1/8" deep x 32 1/4" high.
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• VPAWP1-8/1-1 4 W all Plenum cut-out
dimensions 24
• VPRG4 Access Panel cutout dimensions:
27" wide by 55
• See Figure 9 (Pg 11 ) for proper chassis
installation.
5
/8" wide x 30 7/8" high.
3
/4" high.
Typical Utility Closet
Thermostat
Wiring
Power
Disconnect
Optional fi eld
installed dran pan
(refer to local codes)
Optional
Platform
Chassis Shown in Closet, on Optional Platform
Rigid Ductwork
Electrical
Connection
Exterior Wall
Flexible Ductwork
VPAWP1-8/1-14
Wall Plenum
Plenum Divider
3/4" FPT Drain
Connection
Chassis installs
3
2
/8" into Plenum
3" Clearance on all three sides
minimum for service and installation.
Fig ure 4
Top View
Outside Wall
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