Installation and Operating
instructions
NOTE TO EQUIPMENT OWNER:
Thank you for purchasing a Gree PTAC. Please read this Owner's Information Manual carefully
before installing and using this appliance. Keep this manual for future reference.
For your convenience, please record the model and serial numbers of your new equipment in the
spaces provided. This information, along with the installation data and dealer contact information,
will be helpful should your system require maintenance or service.
UNIT INFORMATION
Model #
Serial #
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Date Installed
DEALERSHIP CONTACT INFORMATION
Company Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Technician Name:
UNIT INSPECTION
Examine unit for damage incurred during shipment. File a claim immediately with the transit
company if damage is found.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................. 3
UNIT FEATURES .................................................................................. 4 - 5
ELECTRICAL DATA .................................................................................. 6
INSTALLATION
Chassis Installation ............................................................................. 7
Retrofit Sleeve Preparation ....................................................................... 8
Installation of Gree Wall Sleeve Using Non-Gree Grille ................................................. 8
Install Unit Into Wall Sleeve ...................................................................... 9
HOW TO CONNECT .................................................................................. 10
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Ventilation Control ............................................................................ 11
Adjusting Air Direction ......................................................................... 11
Dipswitches .................................................................................. 12
Keypad Configuration .......................................................................... 13
AUXILIARY CONTROLS
Wall Thermostat Terminal ................................................................... 14 - 15
Energy Management Input ...................................................................... 15
Intelligent Self-Checking Control ................................................................. 15
OPERATION ........................................................................................ 16
CARE AND CLEANING ............................................................................... 17
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ...................................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 19
WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 23 - 24
NOTE: Warranty coverage documented on back page of owners manual
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION OR USE
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Recognize safety information, This is the safety-alert
symbol/K When you see this symbo! on the unit and
in instructions or manuals, be alert to the potential for
personal injury,
Understand these signal words: DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION, These words are used
with the safety-alert symbo!, 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
may result in minor personal injury or product and
property damage, NOTE is used to highlight
suggestions which will result in enhanced
insta!lation, reliability, or operation,
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal il\jury,
death and/or property damage.
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal il\jury, or loss
of life.
* This unit must be properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
* Immediately repair or replace all electric service
cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged.
* Unplug or disconnect the unit at the fuse box or
circuit breaker before making any repairs.
GENERAL
Thank you for choosing the Gree PTAC! You can
fee! confident in your selection because of the pride
in craftsmanship and engineering knowledge that
goes into this equipmentt.
Gree package terminal air conditioners and heat
pumps provide a high standard of quality in
performance, workmanship, durability and
appearance as they heat and coo! the occupied air
space year round.
This manua! provides information for ease of
installation, operation and maintenance.
All models are designed for through-the-wall
installation. Separate installation instructions are
included with all accessory components.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for local
inspector's use.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
NOTE TO INSTALLER
Be sure to leave these instructions with the owner.
NOTE TO OWNER
Keep these instructions for future reference. Be sure
to write down the mode! and serial number of unit on
space provided on front page. The mode! and serial
number can be located on the serial number plate
attached to unit.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing
be performed by a qualified individua!.
Save the wall thermostat contro! panel labe! to be
placed on control panel in case a wall thermostat is
used or is added in the future. (See Fig. 23)
UNIT FEATURES
Fig. 2 - Model GA
This Premium unit has many exciting features which
are different than those found on standard PTAC
models. The owner must be familiar with these
features in order to fully understand the operation and
capability of the unit.
• Intelligence - Your Premium unit has an on board
computer that utilizes real time diagnostics to prolong
the life of your unit. There is an LED indicator on the
control board, behind the front panel, that will flash
an error code if the unit has detected some kind of
fault condition. In many cases, the unit will
automatically clear the fault condition and continue
operating with no interruption. In some cases, the
condition cannot be cleared and the unit will require
service. In those cases, an "Fx" failure mode will be
displayed on the digital display. For a detailed list of
all error codes and "Fx" conditions, see Table 6 -
Status LED Indicator Definitions for further details.
. Memory - Your Premium unit also has memory. If
power is lost, all of the control settings (setpoint,
mode, fan speed, on/off and configuration) are
remembered. So when power is restored, the unit will
start back up in the mode (and configuration) it was
in, when power was lost.
. Premium Sound - Your Premium unit is also
the quietest PTAC ever. Not only does it have 2
fan motors and a tangential blower wheel for
optimum sound, the indoor fan will always run a
minimum of 10 seconds before the compressor, to
help reduce any compressor starting noise.
. Random Compressor restart - To help prevent
power surges after a power outage (from many of
your PTACs starting at the same time), the
compressor is equipped with a 2:45 to 3:15 random
restart delay feature. Whenever the unit is plugged in,
or power has been restarted, a random compressor
restart will occur.
. Compressor Protection - To prevent short cycling
of the compressor and maximize it's life, there is a
random start-up delay of 3 minutes on the
compressor and a minimum compressor run time of 3
minutes.
. Automatic room freeze protection - automatically
will keep the temperature in the room from getting
too cold, where water pipes might freeze. If the unit
is configured for the freeze protection feature to be
active (which is the default condition), then whenever
power is supplied to the unit, if the unit senses
temperature below 40°F (4.4°C), the fan motor and
electric heater are turned on and will warm the room
to 50 ° F (10°C). If Freeze protection is not required,
change the configuration switch to turn the feature off
(see section on unit configuration).
. Automatic defrost protection (for heat pump
models only) - When the outdoor temperature gets
too cold (approx. 40°F / 4.4°C) and the unit can no
longer effectively heat with the compressor, the unit
will automatically switch to electric heating. The unit
will then heat with electric heat until the outside
temperature rises enough (approx. 40°F / 4.4°C), so
the compressor can be used again.
. Automatic Quick Warm-up (for heat pump
models only) - If the room temperature falls to 5°F
(2.8°C) below the set point temperature, the reverse
cycle heat is shut off and the electric strip heat is
turned on for one cycle, until heating is satisfied.
. LED Indicator's and Buttons - The touch pad has
buttons for MODE, FAN SPEED, ON/OFF,
SETPOINT UP and SETPOINT DOWN. It also has
LEDs that correspond to the mode, fan speed and
setpoint operation, to indicate the unit's status. The
LEDs below the mode button, FAN, COOL, and
HEAT, indicate what operating mode is active. The
LEDs below the Fan button, Low, Med and Hi,
indicate the fan speed that is selected. The LED
located in the lower right corner is the unit On/Off
status LED. If the unit is in ON mode, the LED will
be green. If the unit is OFF, the LED will be red.
. Configure Fan to Optimize Selected Application -
Unit can be optimized to selected application by
configuring the fan to run in continuous mode or cycle
on and off with the compressor and electric heater (can
be different for both heating and cooling modes). In
cycle mode, fan will continue to run 60 seconds after
compressor or electric heater stops in order blow off
any residual heat or coo! left on coi!.
UNIT FEATURES CONTINUED
* Unit Configuration - There are many different
configuration possibilities, through both dipswitches
and the digital keypad, that allow you to configure
the unit for your exact application. See section on
unit configuration for more details. Following are the
configuration selections that have not previously been
mentioned:
* °F or °C - The unit can display in either °F or °C
* Indoor Temperature Sensor Biasing - Optimize
the room temperature sensor reading to your exact
application (one for cooling and another for heating)..
* Emergency Heat (for Heat Pump Only) - Disable
the compressor during heating mode operation (heat
only with Electric Heat).
* Display Setpoint OR Room Temperature - The
unit can be configured to display the room
temperature OR setpoint only, during heating and
cooling modes. See section on unit configuration for
more details.
* Limit the Setpoint Range - The unit can be
configured to limit the controlling setpoint range. The
display will always show the complete setpoint range,
but the controlling setpoint will be limited to the
configured minimum and maximum setpoint selected.
See section on unit configuration for more details.
* Energy Management - Sometimes known as
Front Desk Control, an input is provided so that the
unit can be manually disabled from a different
location. If the unit detects 24vac on this input, it will
automatically turn itself off. If no voltage is detected
on the input, the unit will run normally.
* Wall Thermostat Control - A wired wa!l
thermostat can be connected to the unit. If it is, the
unit must be configured to disable the keypad. See
section on wired inputs and unit configuration for
more details.
PTAC-GA
Series Designation ]
PTAC (Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner)
Performance Series
E- Cooling with Electric Heat
A- Heat Pum
Fig. 3 - Catalog Number Nomenclature
12 AB D
R R
AB - Major & Minor Revsions
Cooling Capacity (nominal)
07- 7,000 Btuh
09- 9,000 Btuh
12 - 12,000 Btuh
15 - 15,000 Btuh
-CP
Electrical Data
D- 208-v, 60HZ
D- 230-v, 60Hz
P- 265-v, 60 Hz
NOne - Standard Protection
P - Corrosion Protection
ELECTRICAL DATA
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury or death and/or property damage
DO NOT alter cord or plug or use an extension cord.
POWER CONNECTION OPTIONS
Appropriate power cord accessory kit is determined
by the voltage, and amperage of the branch circuit.
The unit does not come with a power cord (or
hard wire kit). An accessory power cord kit must
be ordered to connect the unit to the outlet. If the
unit is to be hard wired, an accessory hard wire kit
must be ordered.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment
damage or improper operation.
Using a 30 amp cord on -U07 and -U09 models could
result in damage the unit. For these models, use 15 or 20
amp power cords only.
IMPORTANT: For 265V units, if power cord
accessory option is selected, the cord is only 18 inches
long and must plug into the accessory electrical
265V subbase.
Be sure that your outlet matches the appropriate blade
configuration of the plug and that it is within reach of
the service cord.
All wiring, including installation of the receptacle,
must be in accordance with the NEC and local codes,
ordinances and regulations. National codes require
the use of an arc fault or leakage current detection
device on all 208/230V power cords. Be sure to select
the correct cord for your installation.
ALL UNITS
Wire Size
Use recommended wire size given in Table 1 and
install a single branch circuit. All wiring must
comply with local and national codes. All units are
designed to operate offONE single branch circuits
only.
NOTE: Use copper conductors only.
Table 1--SUGGESTED BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRE SIZES*
NAMEPLATE AMPS
7.0 to 12
12.1 to 16
16.1 to 24
LEGEND
AWG - American Wire Gauge
* Single circuit from main box.
1-Based on copper wire at 60°C temperature rating.
AWG WIRE SIZEt
14
12
10
Grounding
For safety and protection, the unit is grounded
through the service cord plug or through separate
ground wire provided on hard wired units. Be sure
that the branch circuit or general purpose outlet is
grounded.
VOLTAGE SUPPLY
Check voltage supply at outlet. For satisfactory
results, the voltage range must always be within the
ranges found on the data information plate.
Cord-connected Units
The 250-v field supplied outlet must match the plug
for the standard 208/230-v units and be within reach
of the service cord. The standard cord-connected
265-v units require an accessory electrical subbase
for operation. Refer to Table 2 for proper receptacle
and fuse type.
Power Cord Protection
The power cord for 208/230v units provide power
cord fire protection. Unit power automatically
disconnects when unsafe conditions are detected.
Power to the unit can be restored by pressing the reset
button on plug head.
Upon completion of unit installation for 208/230V
models, an operational check should be performed
using the TEST/RESET buttons on the plug head.
NOTE: The 265v models do not incorporate this
feature as they require use of the electrical subbase
accessory.
Table 2--RECEPTACLES AND FUSE TYPES - 250,265 VOLTS
RECEPTACLE
AMPS 15 20 30 15 20 30
RATED VOLTS 250 250 250 265 265 265
TIME- DELAY TYPE FUSE (or 15 20* 30 15 20 30
HACR Circuit Breaker)
Power Cord Part Number PWRCORD-230V-15A PWRCORD-230V-20A PWRCORD-230V-30A PWRCORD-265V-15A PWRCORD-265V-20A PWRCORD-265V-30A
LEGEND
HACR - Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration
* May be used for 15-amp applications if fused for 15 amps.
INSTALLATION
Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
CHASSIS INSTALLATION
Units are shipped without a sleeve. In applications
where unit is a replacement, it is recommended that a
Gree sleeve be used.
These units can retrofit Carrier, General Electric,
Amana, Trane, and Friedrich sleeves/grilles (be sure
outdoor grille is installed on the sleeve). See Table 3
for details. Gree engineering must approve any other
retrofit application.
For competitive retrofit applications, be sure that the
foam seals (factory-installed on the tube sheets)
provide a good seal between the grille and outdoor coil
tube sheets. These foam seals provide a barrier to
separate outdoor coil leaving air from mixing with
the outdoor incoming air (known as air recircula-
tion).
UNIT DAMAGE AND/OR OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment
damage or improper operation.
For retrofit applications, foam seals on outdoor coil tube
sheets must make a seal between the coil and the grille or
loss of performance and premature damage to the maior
components can result.
Table 3--Retrofit Wall Sleeves
Manufacturer Wall Sleeve Part Number
General Electric Metal Sleeve RAB71
Plastic Sleeve RAB77
Amana Metal Sleeve WS900D
Carrier Metal Sleeve - SLEEVE-STEEL-1PK
Plastic Sleeve - WALL-SLEEVE-1PK
Trane Metal Sleeve SLV149
Friedrich T-Series Metal 11-1/2" (292.1 mm)
Deep Wall Sleeve*
Standard Depth Wall Sleeve
16 X 42 X 133/4-in. (406.4 X 1067 X
349.3 mm) PXWS
FR-SLEEVE-EXT accessory is required for retrofit into Friedrich
(T-Series) wall sleeves.
Minimum wall sleeve opening must be greater than
14.75 X 40.00 in. (374.7 x 1016 mm)
INDOOR-AIR
INLET
FILTERS
FRONT
PANEL
DISCHARGE
GRILLE
WIRE SCREEN
OUTDOOR
ORIFICE
INDOOR
COIL
COILTUBE
SHEETS
BASEPAN
ACCESSORY
WALL
SLEEVE
ACCESSORY
OUTDOOR
GRILLE
Fig. 4 - Unit Components
RETROFIT SLEEVE PREPARATION
IMPORTANT: Inspect wall sleeve thoroughly
prior to installation. Manufacturer does not
assume responsibility for costs or damages due to
defects in sleeve or for improper installation.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal il\jury
or death.
Disconnect all power to unit to avoid possible electrical shock
during installation.
GE Sleeves Only_
GE Metal Wall Sleeve - Remove meta! clip on
mounting rail located on left, inside bottom, of meta!
sleeve and discard. See Fig. 5
GE Plastic Sleeve - Remove bottom sea! from
plastic sleeve. See Fig. 6.
INSTALLATION OF A GREE WALL
SLEEVE USING A NON-GREE GRILLE
METAL CLIP
MOUNTING RAIL
Fig. 5 - Remove Metal Clip on GE Metal Sleeve
This application has become more common due to
pre-manufactured windows with built-in grilles or
renovations where a Gree sleeve is used with an
existing non-Gree gri!le.
Use of a Gree wall sleeve with a non-Gree grille
requires insta!lation of an Accessory Baffle Kit (see
Fig. 7), which ensures a good seal between the unit
and exterior grille to prevent air recirculation. Air
recirculation is a large contributor to performance
loss and premature damage to major components.
CONDENSATE REMOVAL SYSTEM
Gree's GA series has a new condensate (water)
disposal system. The outdoor fan prop has a built in
slinger ring which draws condensate water through a
suction port built into the outdoor coil shroud. The
water passes though the suction port and is sprayed
on the warm outdoor coi! for evaporation. Thus
providing better disposal of excess condensate and
improving unit operating efficiency.
It is normal and desirable to have some condensate
water in the base pan to boost operating efficiency.
All heat pump units contain a condensate drain
valve. This temperature activated drain valve opens
when the outdoor temperature drops be!ow 55 ° F
(12.8 ° C) to prevent water from freezing in the base
pan. The water drains from the unit though the wall
sleeve and out the wall sleeve's rear condensate
drainage holes. If the condensate drain kit accessory
is attached to the wall sleeve, water will drain
through the condensate drain tube.
BO_OMS_L
Fig. 6 - Remove Bottom Seal From GE Plastic Sleeve
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CONDENSATION
SUCTION PORT
CONDENSER SECTION
SLINGER
RING
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Fig. 7 - Accessory Baffle Kit
NOTE: This unit will not always evaporate 100%
of the unit generated condensate and blown in
rain water. If it is necessary to control 100% of
the condensate, the Drain Kit (Part No.: DRAIN-
KIT-4PK) and a building condensate drain
system is recommended.
A07678
Condensate Removal System