Friedrich VEB42, Vert-I-Pak VEB42, Vert-I-Pak VHB42, Vert-I-Pak VEB48, Vert-I-Pak VHB48 Installation Instructions Manual

VEB42, VHB42, VEB48, VHB48

FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO.

P.O. BOX 1540 • San Antonio, TX 78295

Ph: 210-357-4400 • FAX: [phone]

www.friedrich.com

SELF-CONTAINED INDOOR AIR CONDITIONER / HEAT PUMP

NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the installation.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance, or use
can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other conditions which may
cause personal injury or property damage. Consult a qualified installer,
service agency, or your distributor or dealer for information and assistance.
The qualified installer or agency must use factory-authorized parts or
accessories when modifying this product. Refer to the individual instructions
packaged with the parts or accessories when installing.

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Date: July 2000
Part No: 84016326 (IM010-01)

Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses and work gloves. Read these
instructions thoroughly and follow all warnings or cautions attached to the
unit. Consult local building codes, the National Electric Code (NEC), and
the Installation Standards, Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
ANSI/NFPA 90B for special installation requirements.

Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol. When
you see this symbol on the unit or in instructions and manuals, be alert to
the potential for personal injury.

Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. These
words are used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER 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 convey
special or supplemental information or to repeat and emphasize information
previously provided.

Table 1 - Unit Sizes And Available Electric Heat

UNIT COOLING HEATING AVAILABLE
SIZE BTUH BTUH AT 47ºF KW

V(E,H)B42 42,000 41,000 10 or 15

V(E,H)B48 48,000 47,000 15 or 20

Figure 1 — B-Series VERT-I-PAK

DANGER: Before installing or servicing system, always turn off main

power to system. There may be more than one (1) disconnect switch. Turn
off auxiliary heater power if applicable. Electrical shock can cause personal
injury or death.

INTRODUCTION

The VERT-I-PAK is ETL and c-ETL listed and is available in the cooling/
electric heating sizes shown in Table 1. The VERT-I-PAK units are
approved for upflow installations. They are designed to be installed in
closets.

The VERT-I-PAK is a self-contained unit. All components including outdoor
coil, compressor, and refrigerant tubing are located in a single package.
The units are already piped, charged, and wired. Refer to Figure 2 for basic
unit dimensions.

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Figure 2 — V(E,H)B-Series Unit Dimensions (Inches)

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INSTALLATION

The VERT-I-PAK was designed for installation in residential and light
commercial applications. These instructions detail a typical method of
installation. Figure 3 shows the typical component location and airflow
paths through the unit.

The VERT-I-PAK B-Series units are available in three return air configurations:
front "free-return" with filter frame; front ducted return

Figure 3 – Component Location and Air Flow Paths

Indoor Air Exhaust

Optional Return Air

with 1" duct flange; and left side ducted return with 1" duct flange. See
Figures 4, 5 & 6.

NOTE: Ducted return air configurations require field fabrication of a duct
mounted filter box. Filters are not supplied with units configured for ducted
return.

Indoor Coil

Auxillary Electric Heat

Indoor Blower

Return Air

To remove
filter, slide it to
the right side of
the unit as
shown

Filter Rails

Air Filter

Control Box

Compressor

Reversing Valve

Outdoor Air Exhaust

Outdoor Air Intake

Outdoor Blower

Expansion Valve

Condenser Coil

(Heat Pump)

Condensate Drain

Air Filter

Figure 4 — Front Free Return Figure 6 — Side Ducted

Figure 5 — Front Ducted Return

Return

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