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SAFETY PRECAUTION.
ATTENTION INSTALLING PERSONNEL
Prior to installation, thoroughly familiarize yourself with this Installation Manual. Observe all safety warnings. During installation or repair,
caution is to be observed. It is your responsibility to install the product
safely and to educate the customer on its safe use.
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1Important Safety Instructions
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The following symbols and labels are used throughout this manual to indicate immediate or potential safety hazards. It is the owner’s
and installer’s responsibility to read and comply with all safety information and instructions accompanying these symbols. Failure to
heed safety information increases the risk of personal injury, property damage, and/or product damage.
HIGH VOLTAGE !
Disconnect ALL power before servicing.
Multiple power sources may be present.
Failure to do so may cause property damage,
personal injury or death.
Only personnel that have been trained to install, adjust,
service or repair (hereinafter, “service”) the equipment in
this manual should service the equipment. In addition, in
urisdictions that require one or more licenses to service the
equipment specified in this manual, only licensed per son nel
should service the eq uipm ent . Imprope r inst allation,
adjustment, servi cing or repai r of the equi pm ent spec ified in
this manual, or attempting to i nstal l , adjust, servi ce or rep air
the equipment specified in this man ual without pro per
training may result in product damage, property damage,
personal injury or deat h.
This product is factory-shipped for use with
208/240/1/60 electrical power supply.
DO NOT
reconf igure this air handl er to opera te with any other
power supply.
To avoid property damage, personal injury or death
due to electrical shock, this unit MUST have an
uninterrupted, unbroken
electrical grou nd. The
electrical ground circuit may consist of an
approp riately sized electrical wire connecting the
ground lug in the unit control box to the building
electrical service panel.
Other me t h ods of gr o un di ng are pe rmi tted if perfor med
in accordance w ith th e Na tiona l Elec tric Code
(NEC)/ Amer ican Nat ional Standar ds Inst i tute
(ANSI)/ Nat iona l Fire Pr otec tion Ass oc iatio n (NFPA) 70
and loc al/s ta te code s. In Ca nada, e lect ri ca l gr o unding
is to be in accordan ce with the Canadi an El e c tr i c C o de
(CSA) C22.1.
To prevent the risk of property damage, personal
injury , or dea th, do not store comb ustible m aterials or
use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in
the vicin ity of this unit.
CO can cause serio us illness including perman ent brain
damage o r death.
Advert encia esp ecial para la instalac ión de c alentadores ó manejad oras
de aire en áreas cerradas com o estacionamientos ó cuartos de servicio.
Las emisiones de monóxido de carbono pueden circular a través
del aparato cuando se opera en cualqu ier modo.
El monóxido de carbono puede causar enfermedades severas
com o daño c erebra l perma nente ó m uerte .
RISQUE D'EMPOISONNEMENT AU
MONOXYDE DE CARBONE
When installing or servicin g t his equipment, safety
clothing, including hand and eye protection, is
strong l y recommended. If inst al ling in an ar ea that has
special sa fe ty req u ir em e nt s (h ar d hat s , et c. ), bserve
o
these requirements.
Cette ventilation est nécessaire pour éviter le danger d'intoxication
au CO pouv ant survenir si un appareil produisant d u mo noxyde
Do not co nnect t o or use any device that is not design-
de carbone continue de fonctionner au sein de la zone confinée.
certified by Goodman for us e with this unit. Ser i ous
property damage, personal injury, reduced unit
performance and/or hazardous conditions may result
from the use of such non-approved devices.
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2Shipping Inspection
Always transport the unit upright; laying the unit on its side or top during transit may cause equipment damage. The installer should
inspect the product upon receipt for shipping damage and subsequent investigation is the responsibility of the carrier. The installer
must verify the model number, specifications, electrical characteristics, and accessories are correct prior to installation. The distributor or manufacturer will not accept claims from dealers for transportation damage or installation of incorrectly shipped units.
2.1Parts
Also inspect the unit to verify all required components are present and intact. Report any missing components immediately to
Goodman or to the distributor. Use only factory authorized replacement parts (see Section 5). Make sure to include the full
product model number and serial number when reporting and/or obtaining service parts.
2.2 Handling
Use caution when transporting/carrying the unit. Do not move unit using shipping straps. Do not carry unit with hooks or sharp
objects. The preferred method of carrying the unit after arrival at the job site is to carry via a two-wheel hand truck from the back
or sides or via hand by carrying at the cabinet corners.
3Codes & Regulations
This product is designed and manufactured to comply with applicable national codes. Installation in accordance with such codes and/
or prevailing local codes/regulations is the responsibility of the installer. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for equipment
installed in violation of any codes or regulations.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued various regulations regarding the introduction and disposal of
refrigerants. Failure to follow these regulations may harm the environment and can lead to the imposition of substantial fines.
Should you have any questions please contact the local office of the EPA and/or refer to EPA’s website www.epa.gov.
4Replacement Parts
When reporting shortages or damages, or ordering repair parts, give the complete product model and serial numbers as stamped on
the product. Replacement parts for this product are available through your contractor or local distributor. For the location of your
nearest distributor consult the white business pages, the yellow page section of the local telephone book or contact:
CONSUMER AFFAIRS
GOODMAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, L.P.
7401 SECURITY WAY
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77040
(877) 254-4729
5Pre-Installation Considerations
5.1Preparation
Keep this document with the unit. Carefully read all instructions for the installation prior to installing product. Make sure each
step or procedure is understood and any special considerations are taken into account before starting installation. Assemble all
tools, hardware and supplies needed to complete the installation. Some items may need to be purchased locally. Make sure
everything needed to install the product is on hand before starting.
5.2 System Matches
The entire system (combination of indoor and outdoor sections) must be manufacturer approved and Air-Conditioning, Heating,
and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) listed. NOTE: Installation of unmatched systems is not permitted. Damage or repairs due to
installation of unmatched systems is not covered under the warranty.
5.3Interconnecting Tubing
Give special consideration to minimize the length of refrigerant tubing when installing air handlers. Refer to Remote Cooling/Heat
Pump Service Manual RS6200006, and TP-107 Long Line Set Application R-410A for tubing guidelines. If possible, allow adequate
length of tubing such that the coil may be removed (for inspection or cleaning services) from the cabinet without disconnecting
the tubing.
5.4Clearances
The unit clearance from a combustible surface may be 0". However, service clearance must take precedence. A minimum of 24" in
front of the unit for service clearance is required. Additional clearance on one side or top will be required for electrical wiring
connections. Consult all appropriate regulatory codes prior to determining final clearances. When installing this unit in an area
that may become wet (such as crawl spaces), elevate the unit with a sturdy, non-porous material. In installations that may lead to
physical damage (i.e. a garage) it is advised to install a protective barrier to prevent such damage. Always install units such that a
positive slope in condensate line (1/4" per foot) is allowed.
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5.5 Horizontal Applications
If installed above a finished living space, a secondary drain pan (as required by many building codes), must be installed under the
entire unit and its condensate drain line must be routed to a location such that the user will see the condensate discharge.
6Installation Location
NOTE: These air handlers are designed for indoor installation only.
The AVPTC**14** product line may be installed in one of the upflow, downflow, horizontal left or horizontal right orientations as
shown in Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5. The unit may be installed in upflow or horizontal left orientation as shipped (refer to specific sections for
more information).
Minor field modifications are necessary to convert to downflow or horizontal right as indicated in below sections.
6.1 Upflow Installation
No field modifications are mandatory however to obtain maximum
efficiency, the horizontal drip shield must be removed.
Drip Shield Removal: Refer to Figure 1, remove the two (2) screws
that secure the drip shield support brackets to the condensate
collectors (one screw per side). Remove the two (2) screws that
secure the drip shield to the drain pan. The drip shield and drip
shield brackets may now be removed.
The bottom left drain connection is the primary drain for this application and condensate drain line must be attached to this drain
connection. The top connection of the three drain connections on
the drain pan must remain plugged for this application. The bottom right drain connection is for the secondary drain line (if used).
6.2 Horizontal Left Installation
No field modifications are permissible for this application.
The bottom right drain connection is the primary drain for this
application and condensate drain line must be attached to this drain
connection. The top connection of the three drain connections on
DRIP SHIELD REMOVAL
Figure 1
the drain pan must remain plugged for this application. The bottom left drain connection is for the secondary drain line (if used).
Use condensate management kit if equipment is installed in high humidity condition (for example: 70% or higher).
6.3 Downflow/Horizontal Right Installation
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the downflow application, to prevent coil pan “sweating”, a downflow kit (DFK) is available through your
local Goodman distributor. The DFK is not supplied with the air handler and is required by Goodman on all downflow installations.
See Table 2 for the correct DFK and follow the instructions provided for installation.
Refer to Figure 6 and 7 for the location of the components referenced in the following steps.
1. Before inverting the air handler, remove blower access panel and coil access panel. The coil access panel and tubing panel may
remain screwed together during this procedure. Remove and retain the seven (7) screws securing the coil access panel to the
cabinet and the six (6) screws securing the blower access panel
to the cabinet.
2. Slide the coil assembly out using the drain pan to pull the assembly from the cabinet.
NOTE: DO NOT USE MANIFOLDS OR FLOWRATOR TO PULL THE
COIL ASSEMBLY OUT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN BRAZE
JOINT DAMAGE AND LEAKS.
3. Removal of the center support is required on units with 21" wide cabinet. Remove and retain the two (2) screws that secure the
center support to the cabinet. Remove the center support.
4. Using the drain pan to hold the coil assembly, slide the coil assembly back into the cabinet on the downflow brackets as shown in
Figure 8.
5. Re-install the center support (if removed) using the two (2) screws removed in Step 4.
6. Re-install the access panels removed in Step 1 as shown in Figure 9.
7. The bottom left drain connection is the primary drain for this application and condensate drain line must be attached to this
drain connection. The top connection of the three drain connections on the drain pan must remain plugged for this application.
The bottom left drain connection is for the secondary drain line (if used).
7Refrigerant Lines
NOTE: Refrigerant tubing must be routed to allow adequate access for servicing and maintenance of the unit.
HORIZONTAL LEFT
Figure 4
HORIZONTAL RIGHT
Figure 5
UPFLOW
Figure 2
DOWNFLOW
Figure 3
NOTE: If removing only the coil access panel from the unit, the filter access panel must be removed first. Failure to do so may result
in panel damage.
Do not install the air handler in a location that violates the instructions provided with the condenser. If the unit is located in an
unconditioned area with high ambient temperature and/or high humidity, the air handler may be subject to nuisance sweating of
the casing. On these installations, a wrap of 2" fiberglass insulation with a vapor barrier is recommended.
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INTERNAL PART TERMINOLOGY
Figure 6
Coil Slides
on the down flow bracket
Secondary
Drain Port
for
Horizontal
Application
Blower
Access
Panel
Tubing
Panel
Secondary
Drain Port for
Upflow/DownflowApplication
EXTERNAL PART TERMINOLOGY
Figure 7
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Ensure coil slides on the rails along the groove provided on the drain pan side walls.
Failure to do so will result in improper condensate drainage.
COIL INSTALLATION FOR DOWNFLOW
Figure 8
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ACCESS PANEL CONFIGURAATION
FOR DOWNFLOW
OR HORIZONTAL RGHT
Figure 9
7.1 Tubing Size
For the correct tubing size, follow the specification for the condenser/heat pump.
7.2 Tubing Preparation
All cut ends are to be round, burr free, and clean. Failure to follow this practice increases the chances for refrigerant leaks. The
suction line is spun closed and requires tubing cutters to remove the closed end.
NOTE: To prevent possible damage to the tubing joints, do not
handle coil assembly with manifold or flowrator tubes. Always
use clean gloves when handling coil assemblies.
NOTE: The use of a heat shield is strongly recommended when
brazing to avoid burning the serial plate or the finish of the
Heat trap or wet rags must be used to protect heat sensi-
unit.
tive components such as service valves and TXV valves sensing
This product is factory-shipped with R410A and dr y
nitrogen mixture gas under pressu re. Use appr opria te
service tools and follow these instructions to prevent
injury .
bulb.
7.3Tubing Connections for TXV Models
A quenching cloth is strongly recommended to prevent
TXV models come with factory installed TXV with the bulb
pre-installed on the vapor tube.
1. Remove refrigerant tubing panel or coil (lower) access panel.
scorching or marring of the equipment finish when
brazing close to the painted surfaces. Use brazing
alloy of 5% minimum silver content.
2. Remove access valve fitting cap and depress the valve stem
in access fitting to release pressure. No pressure indicates possible leak.
3. Replace the refrigerant tubing panel.
4. Remove the spin closure on both the liquid and suction tubes
using a tubing cutter.
5. Insert liquid line set into liquid tube expansion and slide grommet about 18" away from braze joint.
6. Insert suction line set into suction tube expansion and slide
CAUTION
Applying too much heat to any tube can melt the tube. Torch
heat required to braze tubes of various sizes must be
proportional to th e s ize of th e tube. S er vice p er sonn el mu st
use the appropriate heat level for the size of the tube being
brazed.
insulation and grommet about 18" away from braze joint.
7. Braze joints. Quench all brazed joints with water or a wet rag upon completion of brazing.
NOTE: The sensing bulb must be permanently located. A heat shield, heat
trap, or wet rag must be used during brazing to prevent damage to the TXV
valve.
REFRIGERANT BULB
MUST BE POSITIONED
BETWEEN 10 & 2 O’CLOCK
8. Replace access panels, suction line grommet, insulation and all screws.
REFRIGERANT BULB
MUST BE POSITIONED
BETWEEN 10 & 2 O’CLOCK
7.4Thermal Expansion Valve System Adjustment
Run the system at Cooling for 10 minutes until refrigerant pressures
stabilize. Use the followung guidelines and methods to check unit
operation and ensure that the refrigerant charge is within limits.
Charge the unit on low stage.
1. Purge gauge lines. Connect service gauge manifold to base-valve service
ports.
2. Temporarily install a thermometer on the liquid line at the liquid line service valve and 4-6’’ from the compressor on the suction line. Ensure the
thermometer makes adequate contact and is insulated for best possible
readings. Use liquid line temperatice to determine subcooling and vapor
temperature to determine superheat.
3. Check subcooling and superheat. Systems with TXV application should
have a subcooling of 5 to 7°F and superheat of 7 to 9°F
a. If subcooling and superheat are low, adjust TXV to 7 to 9°F, and then check subcooling.
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Figure 10
SUCTION LINE
WITH SPIN CLOSURE
RUBBER
GROMMET
Suction Line Grommet
Figure 11
NOTE: To adjust superheat, turn the valve stem clockwise to increase and counter clockwise to decrease.
b. If subcooling is low and superheat is high, add charge to raise subcooling to 5 to 7°F, and then check superheat.
c. If subcooling and superheat are high, adjust TXV valve to 7 to 9° superheat, then check subcooling.
d. If subcooling is high and superheat is low, adjust TXV valve to 7 to 9° superheat and remove charge to lower the subcooling to
5 to 7°F.
NOTE: Do NOT adjust the charge based on suction pressure unless there is a gross undercharge.
4. Disconnect manifold set, and installation is complete
NOTE: Check the Schrader ports for leaks and tighten valve cores if necessary. Install caps finger-tight.
SUBCOOL FORMULA=
SAT. LIQUID LINE TEMP - LIQUID LINE TEMP
SUPERHEAT FORMULA=
SUCT. LINE TEMP - SAT. SUCT. TEMP
NOTE: The sensing bulb must be permanently located. A heat shield, heat trap, or wet rag must be used during brazing to
prevent damage to the TXV valve.
8. Replace access panels, suction line grommet, insulation and all screws.
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8Condensate Drain Lines
The coil drain pan has a primary and a secondary drain with 3/4" NPT female connections. The connectors required are 3/4" NPT male,
either PVC or metal pipe, and should be hand tightened to a torque of no more than 37 in-lbs. to prevent damage to the drain pan
connection. An insertion depth of approximately 3/8” to 1/2” (3-5 turns) should be expected at this torque.
1. Ensure drain pan hole is not obstructed.
2. To prevent potential sweating and dripping on to finished space, it may be necessary to insulate the condensate drain line located
inside the building. Use Armaflex® or similar material.
A secondary condensate drain connection has been provided for areas where the building codes require it. Pitch all drain lines a minimum of 1/4" per foot to provide free drainage. Provide required
support to the drain line to prevent bowing. If the secondary drain
line is required, run the line separately from the primary drain and
If secondary drain is not installed, the secondary
access must be plugged.
end it where condensate discharge can be easily seen.
NOTE: Water coming from secondary line means the coil primary
drain is plugged and needs immediate attention.
Insulate drain lines located inside the building or above a finished living space to
prevent sweating. Install a condensate trap to ensure proper drainage.
NOTE: When units are installed above ceilings, or in other locations where
damage from condensate overflow may occur, it is MANDATORY to install a field
fabricated auxiliary drain pan under the coil cabinet enclosure.
The installation must include a “P” style trap that is located as close as is practical to the evaporator coil. See Figure 12 for details of a typical condensate line
“P” trap.
NOTE: Trapped lines are required by many local codes. In the absence of any
prevailing local codes, please refer to the requirements listed in the Uniform
Mechanical Building Code.
A drain trap in a draw-through application prevents air from being drawn back through the drain line during fan operation thus
preventing condensate from draining, and if connected to a sewer line to prevent sewer gases from being drawn into the airstream
during blower operation.
Field experience has shown condensate drain traps with an open vertical Tee between the air handler and the condensate drain trap
can improve condensate drainage in some applications, but may cause excessive air discharge out of the open Tee. Goodman® does
not prohibit this type of drain but we also do not recommend it due to the resulting air leakage. Regardless of the condensate drain
design used, it is the installer’s responsibility to ensure the condensate drain system is of sufficient design to ensure proper condensate removal from the coil drain pan.
Use of a condensate removal pump is permitted when necessary. This condensate pump should have provisions for shutting off the
control voltage should a blocked drain occur. A trap must be installed between the unit and the condensate pump.
CAUTION
Air Handler
POSITIVE LIQUID
SEAL REQUIRED
AT TRAP
Drain
Connection
2" MIN.
3" MIN.
Figure 12
IMPORTANT NOTE: The evaporator coil is fabricated with oils that may dissolve styrofoam and certain types of plastics. Therefore, a
removal pump or float switch must not contain any of these materials.
Tip: Priming the “P” trap may avoid improper draining at the initial installation and at the beginning of the cooling season.
9Ductwork
This air handler is designed for a complete supply and return ductwork system.
To ensure correct system performance, the ductwork is to be sized to accommodate 350-450 CFM per ton of cooling with the static
pressure not to exceed 0.5" in w.c. Refer to ACCA Manual D, Manual S and Manual RS for information on duct sizing and application.
Flame retardant ductwork is to be used and sealed to the unit in a manner that will prevent leakage.
NOTE: A downflow application with electric heat must have an L-shaped sheet metal supply duct without any outlets or registers
located directly below the heater.
9.1Return Ductwork
DO NOT LOCATE THE RETURN DUCTWORK IN AN AREA THAT CAN INTRODUCE TOXIC, OR OBJECTIONABLE FUMES/ODORS INTO
THE DUCTWORK. The return ductwork is to be connected to the air handler bottom (upflow configuration).
10 Return Air Filters
Each installation must include a return air filter. This filtering may be performed at the air handler using the factory filter rails or
externally such as a return air filter grille. When using the factory filter rails, a nominal 16x20x1”, 20x20x1” or 24x20x1” (actual
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dimension must be less than 23-½”x20”) filter can be installed on a B, C and D cabinet respectively (the cabinet size is the seventh letter
of the model number).
11 Electric Heat
Refer to the installation manual provided with the electric heat kit
for the correct installation procedure. All electric heat must be
field installed. If installing this option, the ONLY heat kits that are
permitted to be used are the HKS series. Refer to the air handler
unit’s Serial and Rating plate or the HKS specification sheets to
determine the heat kits compatible with a given air handler. No
other accessory heat kit besides the HKS series may be installed in these air handlers.
The heating mode temperature rise is dependent upon the system airflow, the supply voltage, and the heat kit size (kW) selected. Use
data provided in Tables 3, 4 and 5 to determine the temperature rise (°F).
NOTE: For installations not indicated above the following formula is to be used:
TR = (kW x 3412) x (Voltage Correction) / (1.08 x CFM)
Where:TR= Temperature Rise
kW= Heater Kit Actual kW
3412 = Btu per kW
VC*= .96 (230 Supply Volts)
= .92 (220 Supply Volts)
= .87 (208 Supply Volts)
1.08= Constant
CFM= Measured Airflow
Do not operate this product without all the ductwork
attached.
VC* (Voltage Correction)
NOTE: The Temperature Rise Tables can also be used to estimate the air handler airflow delivery. When using these tables for this
purpose set the room thermostat to maximum heat and allow the system to reach steady state conditions. Insert two thermometers,
one in the return air and one in the supply air. The temperature rise is the supply air temperature minus the return air temperature.
Using the temperature rise calculated, CFM can be estimated from the TR formula above. See Spec Sheets and/or Service Manual for
more information.
12 Electrical and Control Wiring
IMPORTANT: All routing of electrical wiring must be made through provided electrical knockouts. Do not cut, puncture or alter the