PTAC
Packaged Terminal Air
Conditioners & Heat Pumps
Installation and Operation Manual
ZoneAire
®
Tableof Contents
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General Instructions
General Specifications············································································································································ 4
Installation Checklist···············································································································································4
PTAC Installation Recommendations························································································································· 5
Wall Sleeve Installation Instructions (PDXWSA)··········································································································· 6
Alternate Wall Instalations
One-Piece Deep Wall Sleeve Installation (PDXWSEXT)
PXDR10 Drain Kit Installation Instructions (optional for new construction)········································································10
PXGA Standard Grille Insta lation Instructions··········································································································· 12
Chassis Install Preparation····································································································································16
Chassis Installation·············································································································································· 18
Friedrich PTAC Digital Control and Unit Features
System Configuration
Digital Control User Input Configuration···················································································································· 22
Digital Control Operation······································································································································· 23
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Remote Control Thermostat Installation···················································································································· 24
Remote Thermostat and Low Voltage Control Connections Remote Thermostat······························································· 24
Final Inspection & Start-up Checklist
Basic Troubleshooting
Accessories························································································································································ 29
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NOTE:
All PTAC 7K,9K,12K units come with a standard 3.6KW electric heater (20A power cord).All PTAC 15K units
come with a standard 5KW electric heater(30A power cord) .
Congratulations
Thank you for your decision to purchase Friedrich. Your new Friedrich has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you many years of dependable,
efficient operation, maintaining a comfortable temperature and humidity level. Many extra features have been built into your unit to assure quiet operation,
the greatest circulation of cool, dry air, and the most economic operation.
This Installation and Operation Manual has been designed to insure maximum satisfaction in the performance of your unit. For years of trouble-free service,
please follow the installation instructions closely. We cannot overemphasize the importance of proper installation.
WARNING
Do not puncture, heat, expose to flame or
Only certified refrigeration technicians should
R410A systems operate at higher pressures
than R22 equipment. Appropriate safe
service and handling practices must be used.
Only use gauge sets designed for use with
R410A. Do not use standard R22 gauge sets.
Here are some suggestions to help you use your
new Friedrich most efficiently:
1. Carefully read and follow the installation instructions.
2. Make sure the unit is the right capacity for the area being cooled.
An undersized unit makes the unit work too hard, using more
electricity than needed and increases wear. An oversized unit
will cycle on and off too rapidly, and therefore cannot control
3. Clean the filter frequently (See Routine Maintenance, Page 26).
4. Do not block the air flow to and from the unit.
5. A dirty filter or improperly set controls can affect the cooling
6. If cooling is weak and you have verified that the filter is clean
and the controls are properly set, the unit may need service and
you should call your Friedrich service provider to check the unit.
7. Keep blinds, shades and drapes closed on the sunny side of the
room being cooled to reduce radiant heat.
8. Proper insulation helps your unit maintain the desired inside
9. Whenever possible, shade south and west facing windows.
10. Keep window coverings away from the unit to provide free air flow.
WARNING
Read Installation Operation
Manual
Please read this manual thoroughly prior to
equipment installation or operation.
It is the installer’s responsibility to properly
apply and install the equipment. Installation
must be in conformance with the NFPA 70
-2008 National Electric Code or current edition,
International Mechanic Code 2009 or current
edition and any other applicable local or
national codes.
Failure to do so can result in property damage,
personal injury or death.
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can result in severe personal injury or
death and damage to product or other property.
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can result in personal injury and
damage to product or other property.
Indicates property damage can occur if instructions are not followed.
General Instructions
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what will happen if the instructions are not followed.
This is a safety Alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol with the word “WARNING”
or “CAUTION”. These words mean:
GeneralSpecifications
PDXWS Wall Sleeve
Dimensions: 16" H x 42" W x
13-¾" D
Front Cover Dimensions:
16" H x 42" W x 7-¾" D
Cut-Out Dimensions:
16-¼" x 42-¼"
Series
PZ = Friedrich Digital PTAC
System
E = Cooling with electric heat
H = Heat Pump with Auxiliary Heat
Nominal Capacity
Engineering Digit
Design Series
Chassis
S = Standard
07 = 7,000 Btuh
09 = 9,000 Btuh
Voltage
12= 12,000 Btuh
15= 15,000 Btuh
Nominal Heater Size (230V or 265V)
Installation Checklist
Inspect all components and accessories for damage before and after
Remove the cardboard wall sleeve support and grill weatherboard.
Check for proper wall sleeve installation in accordance with the wall
sleeve installation instructions.
Check for a subbase kit or other means of structural support which
is required for ALL installations projecting more than 8" into room.
Install the recommended Condensate Drain Kits for complete
Ensure that the chassis is installed in a 16" high x 42” wide wall sleeve
that is no deeper than 13 ¾".A baffle kit is required if the sleeve
Ensure that chassis and chassis front cover are installed and secured
Ensure that drapes, bed, bedspread, furniture, etc.DO NOT block
either return or discharge air grilles.
Inspect the condenser air inlet and outlet for any obstructions
Ensure that 'reset' button is pressed on LCD device (only on cord
Typical Unit Components and Dimensions
DISCHARGE GRILLE
FILTERS
RETURN AIR GRILLE
WALL SLEEVE
OUTDOOR GRILLE
CHASSIS
FRONT COVER
B
K = 230/208V - 1 Ph. - 60 Hz.
R = 265V - 1 Ph. - 60 Hz .
3 = 3 KW
*
5.0 kw only available on 15,000 BTU models
PTACInstallationRecommendations
PTAC units should be installed
no closer than 12" apar t when
two units are side by side. If
three or more PTAC units are to
operate next to one another allow
a minimum of 36" between units
Also, a vertical clearance of 60"
should be maintained between
units installed. In the interior
of the room the unit should be
located a minimum of 1/4" from
the floor and a minimum of 36"
from the ceiling.
• Fo r mino r ob str u c tion s
such as lamp poles or small
12" from the outdoor louver
TYPICAL BUILDING ( PLAN VIEW )
• For major obstructions such
as a solid fenc e, wal l or
other heat rejecting device
like a condensing unit, a
PTAC
12" MINIMUM, MINOR
OBSTRUCTIONS
36" MIMUMUM, MAJOR
The above suggestions are for reference only and do not represent all possible installations. Please contact Friedrich for information regarding affects of other
installation arrangements. By following these simple recommendations you can be confident that your Friedrich PTAC will provide years of worry free operation.
For proper PTAC unit performance and maximum operating life refer to the minimum installation clearances
below:
Figure 1
THREE OR MORE PTACs
ADJACENT 36" MINIMUM
TYPICAL
WINDOW
36"
TWO ADJACENT PTACs
12" MINIMUM
GROUND FLOOR PTACs
6" MINIMUM FROM GRADE
60" VERTICAL
MINIMUM
BETWEEN
PTACs
60"
12"
6"
VIEW: OUTSIDE BUILDING ELEVATION
For PTACs on the ground floor or anytime obstructions are present, use the following guidelines:
Figure 2
Wall Sleeve Installation Instructions (PDXWSA)
NOTE: Insure that the unit is only installed in a wall structurally adequate to support the unit including the sleeve, chassis and accessories
If the sleeve projects more than 8" into the room, a subbase or other means of support MUST be used. Please read these
instructions completely before attempting installation.
WARNING
Falling Object Hazard
Not following Installation Instructions for
mounting your air conditioner can result
in property damage, injury, or death.
NOTICE
DO NOT allow any pitch toward the inside.
Flashing on all 4 sides of the opening is recommended.
Potential property damage can occur if instructions are
not followed.
For Deep WallInstallation (Greater than 13 1/4")
See Page 9
The following instructions apply ONLY to walls less than 13 ¼" in depth.
1. The PXDR10 Drain Kit,(optional for new construction) see page
10 if applicable, must be installed before the wall sleeve is
2. The External Drain (for new construction or unit replacement) see
page 11 if applicable, must be installed before the wall sleeve is
Figure 3
Typical Wall Sleeve Installation
3. From inside the building, position the wall sleeve in the opening
and push it into the wall until it protrudes at least ¼” on the
outside(See Figure 9, Page 8).
4. Position the wall sleeve with a slight tilt towards the outside to
facilitate condensate drainage.It should be level side-to-side
and the front should be ¼ bubble higher than the back.
LINTEL TO SUPPORT
MASONRY WALLS
SMOOTH SIDE OF SCREW
CLIP FACING INTO ROOM
NOTE:
All 230/208V units are manufactured with a 60” power cord and all 265V units with a 18” power cord.
FRP003
AlternateWall Instalations
Figure 4
Panel Wall
Figure 5
Frame and Brick Veneer
Figure 7
Block and Brick Veneer
NOTE: Follow all wall system manufacturer installation instructions. For sunrooms and modular buildings, adhere to their installation instructions for
supporting and sealing sleeve to their frames. All wall and window/wall installations must provide for proper drainage. In applications where the
drain holes on the PTAC wall sleeve are not exposed beyond the wall an internal drain system is recommended. It is the installer's responsibility to
ensure there is adequate drainage for the PTAC unit.
CASE FLANGE
(BY OTHERS)
WALL OR
WINDOW
1/4" MIN
PROJECTION
OPTIONAL SUBBASE
LEVELING SCREW
WOOD FRAME
FRP004
1/4" MIN
PROJECTION
STEEL
LINTEL
11" MIN.
WITH SUBBASE
OPTIONAL SUBBASE
LEVELING SCREW
FRP006
1/4" MIN
PROJECTION
CONCRETE LINTEL
STEEL
LINTEL
13-3/4" MIN.
WITHOUT SUBBASE
OPTIONAL SUBBASE
LEVELING SCREW
RECEPTACLE
FINISHED FLOOR
POWER SUPPLY CONDUIT
(SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER)
FRP007
Figure 8
NOTE: The Wall Sleeve must be
horizontally level (side-to-side)
and pitched 1/4 bubble to the
outside when installed in an
opening.
The mounting hole location
should be approximately 2-4”
from the top and bottom of the
sleeve.
Allow
for floor
finishing
Allow
for proper
drainage
With Subbase 1-¾" 3-½" 5"
* If more than one accessory is to be used, use the maximum
dimension. If the wall thickness is more than 13-¾" - (A+ ¼"),
a sleeve extension must be used.
Wall Sleeve Attachment
MOUNTING
HOLES
PLASTIC ANCHORS
Figure 9
Dimensions
WALL
SLEEVE
SCREWS
ALTERNATE
FASTENING METHODS
(Field Supplied)
WOOD SCREW
TOGGLE BOLT
EXPANSION
ANCHOR BOLT
FRP008
FRP009
5. Drill two 3/16" holes through each side of the sleeve approximately
4" from top and 4" from bottom of sleeve. Screw four #10 x 1"
screws (included) or appropriate fasteners for your installation,
through the holes in the sides of the wall sleeve.
6. Apply sealant around the wall sleeve where it projects through the
inside and outside wall surfaces. Apply the sealant to the screw
heads or the tops of the fasteners used in Step #5.
7. If the chassis and exterior grille are to be installed later, leave the
weatherboard and center support in place, otherwise remove and
dispose of them. (See Figure 13, Page 12).
8. Provide a support lintel if the wall sleeve is installed in a concrete
or masonry wall (See Figure 10, Page 9).
Figure 10
Lintel Installation
LINTEL
MOUNTING
SCREW HOLES
NO HOLES IN BOTTOM OF WALL
SLEEVE UNLESS DRAIN KIT IS USED
NOTE: Construct wall opening to comply with all applicable building codes.
One-PieceDeep Wall Sleeve
If the wall is thicker than 13 1/4” a deep wall sleeve or wall sleeve extension
MUST be used. The deep wall sleeve may be special ordered through
your Sales Representative.
Installation (PDXWSEXT)
PXDR10DrainKit Installation
Instructions(optionalfornew
construction)
NOTE:. Determine whether drain will be located within the wall, on the
indoor side, or will drain to the exterior of the building.
Follow appropriate instructions below depending on your
particular type of installation.
Internal Drain
NOTE:. If installing an internal drain, you MUST install a drain kit
on the wall sleeve before the wall sleeve is installed.
1. Refer to Figure 11 and locate the drain within the “Preferred”
area of best drainage. Maintain at least a ½” clearance from the
2. Using the mounting plate with the ½” hole as a template, mark
and drill two, 3/16” mounting holes and a ½” drain hole in the
Figure 11
DrainKitLocation and Installation
OPTIONAL AREA
PREFERRED AREANO FOAM INSULATION
3. Remove the backing from the gasket and mount it on the flat side
of the mounting plate. (See Figure 12, Page 11). Insert the drain
tube through the hole in the gasket and mounting plate so the
tube flange will be against the wall sleeve.
4. Position the assembly beneath the drilled holes and secure it with #
10-24x ½" machine screws and lock nuts provided . Seal the tops
of the screws with silicone caulking.
5. Use ½" ID copper tube, PVC pipe, or vinyl hose (obtained locally)
to connect the internal drain tube to the drain system in the
6. Referring to Figure 12,Detail A, Page 11,locate and assemble the
two cover plates and gaskets over the drain holes at the rear of
the wall sleeve.Attach them with the #10 sheet metal screws
provided.Make certain that the four overflow slots at the rear of
the wall sleeve are not blocked (See drawing of the back of the
sleeve Figure 12, Page 11).
7. If a deep wall extension (PDXWSEXT) is used, after installing the
field supplied flashing,caulk as required. Be sure to caulk around
the flashing and the wall sleeve where the hole was drilled for the
IF THE DRAIN MUST BE
REMOVED TO ALLOW ACCESS
3"
FRONT VIEW
#10 X ½” SHEET METAL SCREWS
#10-24 X ½ ” MACH. SCREWS
LOCATED IN THE OPTIONAL
AREA, THE FOAM INSULATION
MUST BE CUT AWAY AND
TO THE DRAIN.
SCREW
WALL SLEEVE
GASKET
MOUNTING
PLATE
SIDE VIEW