Heat Controller RAH-183G User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Room Air Heat Pump

with R-410A:

RAH-183G

Heat Controller, Inc. • 1900 Wellworth Ave. • Jackson, MI 49203 • (517)787-2100 • www.heatcontroller.com

Heat Controller, Inc. Room Air Heat Pump with R-410A Owner’s Manual

Comfort Zone

Room Air Conditioner & Heat Pump

Use and Care Manual

Contents

Introduction ............................................................. 1

Introduction .................................................................. 1

Safety Information .................................................. 1

Safety Information ....................................................... 1

Normal Care & Maintenance .................................. 2

Electrical Requirements.............................................. 2

Normal Care and Maintenance .................................. 3

Electrical Requirements.......................................... 2

General Instructions ................................................... . 5

Installation Requirements ....................................... 3

Installation Instructions ............................................... 6

General Operating Instructions............................... 5

Operating Controls .................................................... 12

Installation Instructions ........................................... 6

Before Calling Service ..............................................

Vent Control .......................................................... 14

When Service Is Required ........................................

Troubleshooting .................................................... 15

Any Questions? ..........................................................

When Service is Required .................................... 15

Through-The-Wall Installation Instructions .............

Any Questions ...................................................... 15

Introduction

Room air conditioners cool, dehumidify, and filter air inside

Room air conditioners cool, dehumidify and lter air inside

your home. Heat pump and electric heat models offer both

your home. Heat pump models offer both heating and cool-

heating and cooling. Opening sections of manual provide

ing. The opening sections of this manual provides some general information for all room air conditioner models. The

general information for all room air conditioner models.

Operating Controls section describes operation of controls

for each model. After reading the opening sections, turn to

the Operating Controls section and nd the panel layout

Operating Controls section and find the panel layout that

that matches your model.

matches the model of your unit.

Read entire manual thoroughly before beginning installation and operation of your new room air conditioner. Be sure you have all necessary tools and materials on hand for the job. Study illustrations to familiarize yourself with important details of the installation process. Review manual for operating instructions.

NOTE

1. Mechanical experience is required to install air conditioner.

2. Installation can take from 1 to 3 hours, depending on installer’s knowledge and skill.

3. If you encounter problems during installation, call our

If you encounter problems during installation, call our

consumer information line at (86-756) 8617555.

consumer information line at (517) 787-2100 and ask for

If your problem cannot be resolved by phone, contact an

the technical service deparment. If your problem cannot

authorized GREE

be resolved by phone, contact an authorized servicer.

will be at your expense.

brand servicer. Contact and service

Safety Information

Be sure electrical service is adequate for chosen model of air

conditioner. Complete electrical rating for unit is found on serial plate located behind front grille. Electrical outlet must be close enough to unit for power cord to reach without strain. Air conditioner should be the only appliance on individual circuit.

For personal safety and to avoid possible damage to appliance or home, observe all safety instructions highlighted by symbol shown below.

RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A

SAFETY PRECAUTION.

After installing unit, reread instructions to ensure each step is complete and that all parts are fastened in place. For best results and to minimize installation time, perform all procedures in the order shown.

WARNING

To prevent heat related illness or death, do

To prevent heat related illness or death, do not use this device unattended.

not use this device for unattended cooling

Failure of an unattended air conditioner

of persons or animals unable to react to

may result in extreme heat in area

product failure. Failure of unattended air

intended for cooling, causing heat related

conditioner may result in extreme heat in

illness or death of persons or animals.

area intended for cooling, causing heat- related illness or death of persons or animals.

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WARNING

HIGH TEMPERATURE STRESS HAZARD This room air conditioner is not meant to provide unattended cooling or life support for persons or animals that are unable to react to failure of the product.

The failure of an unattended air conditioner may result in extreme heat in the conditioned space causing overheating or death of persons or animals.

Precautions must be taken to ward off or guard against such an occurrence.

Unpacking

Unpack and visually inspect the unit. Report any damage to

Unpacking

the delivering carrier immediately. If your unit is not damaged,

Unpack and visually inspect the unit. Report any damage to

remove and disgard all packing materials. On some models

the delivering carrier immediately. Remove and discard all

the air conditioner front and/or mounting kit hardware may be

packing material. On some models the air conditioner front

packed separately.

and/or mounting kit hardware may be packed separately.

Record the model and serial numbers of your unit in the space

Record the model, serial and manufacturing numbers of your

provided. This information is found on a nameplate visible after

unit in the space provided below. This information is found on

the front of the air conditioner has been removed. The rated

a nameplate visible after the front of the air conditioner has

voltage, amperage and capacity for your specic model can

been removed. The rated voltage, amperage and capacity for

also be found on this nameplate. Read the warranty packaged

your specific model can also be found on this nameplate.

with the unit. Register your unit and keep the warranty and a

Read the warranty packaged with the unit. Keep the warranty

copy of your sales receipt for future reference. You may also

and a copy of your sales receipt for future reference. You may

want to record in the space provided the date purchased and

also want to record in the space provided the date purchased

the selling dealer.

and the selling dealer.

OWNER'S PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

MANUFACTURING NUMBER

Owner's Name

Address

City State Zip

/ /

Date of Purchase

Authorized Dealer

Address

WARNING

To avoid death, personal injury or property damage due to electrical shock:

Observe all local codes and ordinances.

•

Disconnect electrical power to unit before servicing.

•

Ground appliance properly. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not

•

sure this appliance is properly grounded.

DO NOT ground to gas line.

•

DO NOT ground to cold water pipe if pipe is

•

interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or other insulating (non-conducting) materials.

•

DO NOT modify plug on power cord. If plug does not fit electrical outlet, have proper outlet installed by qualified electrician.

DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or ground

•

circuit. A fuse in the neutral or ground circuit could result in an electrical shock.

DO NOT use an extension cord with this appliance.

•

DO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance.

•

DO NOT pinch power cord.

•

DO NOT REMOVE warning tag from power cord.

•

Electrical Requirements

Grounding Instructions

This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against possible shock hazards. If a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, the customer is required to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

Room air conditioners are designed to operate according to requirements on the nameplate and as shown in Table 1. Fuse or circuit breaker ratings must be according to the fuse instruction label and as shown in Table 1. Do not plug models marked “Use on Single Outlet Circuit Only” into a circuit with another appliance or light fixture.

Receptacle Wiring

Receptacle wiring must be of adequate size for unit. Refer to unit identification plate for exact power requirements. Minimum size of wiring, based on power requirements, is:

Units up to 20 amps: 12 gauge 20–30 amp units: 10 gauge

City State Zip

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Phone Number

LCDI or AFCI Power Cords

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the National Electric Code (NEC) now require power cords that sense current leakage and can open the electrical circuit to the unit. In the

leakage and be able to open the electrical circuit to the unit. In the

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Room Heat Pumps

Heat pumps work by moving heat instead of creating it. In the summer, the cool indoor coil absorbs heat from your room and moves it outdoors, providing cooling. In the winter, heat pumps reverse this operation. By lowering the temperature of the outdoor coil below the outdoor temperature, the heat pump absorbs the heat from outdoors and moves it inside your house. This heat transferring process is very efficient. For example, at 45°F outdoor temperature, a heat pump can provide 2 ½ watts of heat for every watt of electricity it consumes.

As outdoor temperatures drop, the heating capacity and efficiency of the heat pump declines. At temperatures below 45°F, it is likely that ice will form on the outdoor coil. Heat pump units are designed to operate as a heat pump above approximately 40°F. Below 40°F, these units switch auto- matically from reverse cycle heat pump to auxiliary electric heating. No defrost is required. There is no minimum

Unit Plug Receptacle Circuit Rating, Voltage

Type Required Breaker, Time Rating On

NEMA No. 5-15P NEMA No. 5-15R 125V-15AMP 115V

NEMA No. 6-15P NEMA No. 6-15R 250V-15AMP 230/208V rated

NEMA No. 6-20P NEMA No. 6-20R 250V-20AMP 230/208V rated

NEMA No. 6-30P NEMA No. 6-30R 250V-30AMP 208V rated over

Delay Fuse Nameplate

at 12 amperes or

less

over 12 amperes ,

but not more than

16 amperes

16 amperes, but

not more than

24 amperes

event, the unit does not operate, check the reset button located on or near the head of the power cord as part of the normal troubleshooting procedure.

Use copper wire only. Consumer’s responsibility is to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring that conforms to all applicable codes. All wiring should be installed by qualified electrician.

Installation

Complete step-by-step installation instructions are furnished with your unit. These instructions will be found on a separate page included with this manual or in the mounting kit assembly. Follow these instructions carefully. Keep these instructions with this manual for future reference. Your unit will be one of the following three designs:

• Unit with a window mounting kit

These models are designed for mounting though an opening in a wall. These units can be adapted to window installation by using the optional window mounting kit supplied with your unit.

• Unit without a window mounting kit

No window mounting kit is supplied with the unit. These models are designed for mounting through an opening in a wall. These units can be adapted to window installation by purchasing an optional window mounting kit. Consult your dealer to choose the kit that is appropriate for your model and installation.

• Unit with a separate sleeve

Some Builder models are designed such that the outer case and the chassis can be purchased separately. Through-the-wall installation instructions are included with the outer case. These models can be adapted to window installation by purchasing an optional mounting kit.

Room Heat Pumps

As outdoor temperatures drop, the heating capacity and efficiency of the heat pump declines. At temperatures below 45°F, it is likely that ice will form on the outdoor coil. Heat pump units are designed to operate as a heat pump above approximately 40°F. Below 40°F, these units switch automatically from reverse cycle heat pump to auxiliary electric heating. No defrost is required. There is no minimum operating temperature.

Normal Care and Maintenance

WARNING

To avoid property damage, personal injury

To avoid property damage, personal injury or death due to electrical shock, turn unit

or death due to electrical shock, turn fan

OFF and remove plug from wall outlet before

control OFF and remove plug from wall

inspecting unit or performing maintenance.

outlet before inspecting unit or performing maintenance.

Annual Inspection

It is suggested that your unit be inspected by your dealer or servicer once a year. It is advisable to have the outer case removed and the unit thoroughly cleaned.

Note: The life of your unit may be greatly reduced if you live in a

Note: The life of your unit may be greatly reduced if you live

corrosive environment such as an oceanside location with salty

in a salt air or other corrosive type environment. Under these

air. Under these conditions, the unit should be removed from its

conditions, the unit should be removed from its case and

case and completely cleaned at least once a year. At that time

completely cleaned at least once a year. At that time any

any scratches or blisters on the painted surfaces should be

scratches or blisters on the painted surfaces should be

sanded and repainted. Placing an algaecide tablet in the outdoor

sanded and repainted. Placing an algaecide tablet in the

side of the unit’s basepan is suggested in humid areas where

outdoor side of the unit’s basepan is suggested in humid

algae formation is common.

areas where algae formation is common.

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Front Grille and Filter Removal

The front contains a removable grille that provides easy access to the air filter. To clean the filter use one of the following methods for filter removal:

METHOD ONE

Grasp filter handle and slide filter out of unit.

Optional Air Filter Installation

Remove air filter from plastic bag. Insert three tabs on right side of filter into three slots on filter frame. Carefully bow middle of filter until two tabs on filter can be inserted into two slots on filter frame. Relax bow.

Reinstall air filter and grille by reversing removal procedure.

Front Grille and Cabinet Cleaning

Grille and cabinet may be cleaned with warm water and mild soap or detergent. Cleaning and polishing compounds are not recommended, as they may damage plastic surfaces.

Air Filter Cleaning

A dirty air filter reduces operating efficiency of unit. Filter should be inspected at least once every week during operation. Clean filter with vacuum cleaner or wash in warm water and mild detergent. Filter should be thoroughly dried before replacing in unit. Do not operate unit without filter in place.

Fan Motor Care

The fan motor is permanently lubricated for long life. There is no need to oil the motor.

Slide-out Chassis Removal from Outer Case

1. Remove front grille by sliding grille to left and pulling out.

2. Remove air filter by sliding to left.

3. Remove four screws holding plastic front to unit and remove front.

4. If the unit has a screw holding the basepan clip to the chassis, remove the screw.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of personal injury, be

To reduce the risk of personal injury be

sure to have sufcient help when moving

sure to have sufficient help when moving

your unit. A room air conditioner can be

your unit. A room air conditioner can

excessivley heavy.

weigh between 70 and 240 pounds.

5. Using basepan handle, pull chassis straight out, slowly and evenly, until approximately 9-12 inches extends

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