Johnson Controls 13 SEER User Manual
INSTALLATION MANUAL
R-22
OUTDOOR SPLIT-SYSTEM
AIR CONDITIONING
MODELS: 13 SEER
AY018-030 SERIES
1.5 TO 2.5 TONS
LIST OF SECTIONS
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
UNIT INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ORIFICE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LIST OF FIGURES
Typical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Oil Trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation of Vapor Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Underground Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Heat Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Orifice Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LIST OF TABLES
Application Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 R-22 Saturated Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
INSTALLATIONS REQUIRING AN ADD-ON TXV KIT . . . . . . . . . . . .5
EVACUATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
SYSTEM CHARGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Outdoor Unit Control Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Typical Field Wiring (Air Handler / Electrical Heat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Thermostat Chart - Single Stage AC with PSC Air Handler . . . . . . . . .7
Thermostat Chart - Single Stage AC with PSC Air Handler . . . . . . . . .8
Thermostat Chart - Single Stage AC with PSC Furnace . . . . . . . . . . .9
Thermostat Chart - Single Stage AC with PSC Furnace . . . . . . . . . .10
LISTED
ISO 9001
Certified Quality
Management System
SECTION I: GENERAL
The outdoor units are designed to be connected to a matching indoor
coil with sweat connect lines. Sweat connect units are factory charged
with refrigerant for a matching indoor coil plus 15 feet of field supplied
lines.
The refrigerant charge may need to be changed for some indoor-outdoor unit combinations, elevation differences or total line lengths. Refer
to Application Data covering “General Piping Recommendations and
Refrigerant Line Length” (Part Number 036-61920-001).
SECTION II: SAFETY
This is a safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on
labels or in manuals, be alert to the potential for personal
injury.
Understand and pay particular attention to the signal words DANGER,
WARNING , or CAUTION.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided may resul t in minor or moderate injury
alert against unsafe practices and hazards involving only property damage.
Improper installation may create a condition where the operation of
the product could cause personal injury or property damage.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual
for assistance or for additional information, consult a qualified contractor, installer or service agency.
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This product must be installed in strict compliance with the
enclosed installation instructions and any applicable local, state,
and national codes including, but not limited to building, electrical,
and mechanical codes.
INSPECTION
As soon as a unit is received, it should be inspected for possib le damage during transit. If damage is evident, the extent of the damage
should be noted on the carrier’s delivery receipt. A separate request for
inspection by the carrier’s agent should be made in writing. See Local
Distributor for more information.
LIMITATIONS
The unit should be installed in accordance with all National, State and
Local Safety Codes and the limitations listed below:
1. Limitations for the indoor unit, coil, and appropriate accessories
must also be observed.
2. The outdoor unit must not be installed with any duct work in the air
stream. The outdoor fan is the propeller type and is not designed
to operate against any additional external static pressure.
3. The maximum and minimum conditions for operation must be
observed to ensure a system that will give maximum performance
with minimum service.
TABLE 1:
4. The unit should not be operated at outdoor temperatures below
Application Limitations
Ambient Air Temperature
on Outdoor Coil
Min. DB Max. DB Min. WB Max. WB
50 °F 115 °F 57 °F 72 °F
50° F without an approved low ambient operation accessory kit
installed.
Air Temperature on
Indoor Coil
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SECTION III: UNIT INSTALLATION
LOCATION
Before starting the installation, select and check the suitability of the
location for both the indoor and outdoor unit. Observe all limitations and
clearance requirements.
The outdoor unit must have sufficient clearance for air entrance to the
condenser coil, air discharge, and service access. See Figure 1.
NOTE: For multiple unit installations, units must be spaced a minimum
of 18 inches apart (coil face to coil face).
If the unit is to be installed on a hot sun exposed roof or a black-topped
ground area, the unit should be raised sufficiently above the roof or
ground to avoid taking the accumulated layer of hot air into the outdoor
unit.
Provide an adequate structural support.
MINIMUM 24” SERVICE ACCESS
CLEARANCE ON ONE SIDE
48” OVERHEAD
12” CLEARANCE
AROUND PERIMETER
CLEARANCE
WEATHERPROOF
DISCONNECT
SWITCH
ADD-ON REPLACEMENT/RETROFIT
The following steps should be performed in order to insure proper system operation and performance.
1. Change-out the indoor coil, if required, to an approved R-22 coil/
condensing unit combination with the appropriate metering device.
2. If the outdoor unit is being replaced due to a compressor burnout,
then installation of a 100% activated alumina suction-line filter
drier in the suction-line is required, in addition to the factory
installed liquid-line drier. Operate the system for 10 hours. Monitor
the suction drier pressure drop. If the pressure drop exceeds 3
psig, replace both the suction-line and liquid-line driers. After a
total of 10 hours run time where the suction-line pressure drop has
not exceeded 3 psig, replace the liquid line drier, and remove the
suction-line drier. Never leave a suction-line drier in the system
longer than 50 hours of run time.
THERMOSTAT
NEC CLASS 1 WIRING
TO FURNACE OR
AIR HANDLER
TERMINAL BLOCK
NOTE:ALL OUTDOOR WIRING
MUST BE WEATHERPROOF.
CONTROL ACCESS PANEL
FIGURE 1: Typical Installation
GROUND INSTALLA TION
The unit should be installed on a solid base that is 2” above grade and
will not shift or settle, causing strain on the refrigerant lines and possible
leaks. Maintain the clearances shown in Figure 1 and install the unit in a
level position. The base pad should not come in contact with the foundation or side of the structure because sound may be transmitted to the
residence.
The length of the refrigerant tubing between the outdoor unit and indoor
coil should be as short as possible to avoid capacity and efficiency
losses. Excessive spacing of the outdoor unit from the home can result
in the refrigerant lines being restricted by trampling or being punctured
by lawn mowers. Locate the outdoor unit away from bedroom windows
or other rooms where sound might be objectionable.
Adverse effects of snow or sleet accumulating on the outdoor coil can
be eliminated by placing the outdoor unit where the prevailing wind
does not blow across the unit. Trees, shrubs, corners of buildings, and
fences standing off from the coil can reduce capacity loss due to wind
chill effect.
Provide ample clearance from shrubs to allow adequate air to pass
across the outdoor coil without leaves or branches being pulled into the
coil.
NEC CLASS 2 WIRING
TO INDOOR COIL
SEAL OPENING(S) WITH
PERMAGUM OR EQUIVALENT
ROOF INSTALLATION
When installing units on a roof, the structure must be capable of supporting the total weight of the unit, including a pad, lintels, rails, etc.,
which should be used to minimize the transmission of sound or vibration into the conditioned space.
LIQUID LINE FILTER-DRIER
The air conditioning unit’s copper spun filter/dryer is located on the liquid line.
NOTE: Replacements for the liquid line drier must be exactly the same
as marked on the original factory drier. See Source 1 for O.E.M.
replacement driers.
Failure to do so or using a substitute drier or a granular type may
result in damage to the equipment.
R-22
Filter-Drier
Source 1 Part No.
029-22156-000 All Models
Apply with Models
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PIPING CONNECTIONS
The outdoor condensing unit must be connected to the indoor evaporator coil using field supplied refrigerant grade (ACR) copper tubing that is
internally clean and dry. Units should be installed only with the tubing
sizes for approved system combinations as specified in tabular data
sheet. The charge given is applicable for total tubing lengths up to 15
feet. See Application Data Part Number 036-61920-000 for installing
tubing of longer lengths and elevation differences.
NOTE: Using a larger than specified line size could result in oil return
problems. Using too small a line will result in loss of capacity
and other problems caused by insufficient refrigerant flow. Slope
horizontal vapor lines at least 1" every 20 feet toward the outdoor unit to facilitate proper oil return.
OIL TRAPPING
When the outdoor unit is above the indoor coil, oil trapping is necessary .
An oil trap should be provided for every 20 ft. of rise. See Figure 2.
OUTDOOR COIL
10 In.
20 Ft.
INDOOR
COIL
20 Ft.
6 In.
FIGURE 2: Oil Trap
PRECAUTIONS DURING LINE INSTALLATION
1. Install the lines with as few bends as possible. Care must be taken
not to damage the couplings or kink the tubing. Use clean hard
drawn copper tubing where no appreciable amount of bending
around obstruction is necessary. If soft copper must be used, care
must be taken to avoid sharp bends which may cause a restriction.
2. The lines should be installed so that they will not obstruct service
access to the coil, air handling system, or filter.
3. Care must also be taken to isolate the refrigerant lines to minimize
noise transmission from the equipment to the structure.
4. The vapor line must be insulated with a minimum of 1/2" foam rubber insulation (Armaflex or equivalent). Liquid lines that will be
exposed to direct sunlight, high temperatures, or excessive humidity must also be insulated.
5. Tape and suspend the refrigerant lines as shown. DO NOT allow
tube metal-to-metal contact. See Figure 3.
6. Use PVC piping as a conduit for all underground installations as
shown in Figure 4. Buried lines should be kept as short as possible
to minimize the build up of liquid refrigerant in the vapor line during
long periods of shutdown
7. Pack fiberglass insulation and a sealing material such as permagum around refrigerant lines where they penetrate a wall to reduce
vibration and to retain some flexibility.
8. For systems with total line length exceeding 50 ft., see APPLICATION DATA and worksheet "General Piping Recommendations
and Refrigerant Line Length" for vapor and liquid line sizing, calibration of liquid line pressure loss or gain, determination of vapor
line velocity, elevation limitations, orifice connections, system
charging, traps, etc.
Sheet Metal Hanger
Liquid
Line
Incorrect
Correct
Insulated Vapor Line
Tape
FIGURE 3: Installation of Vapor Line
TO OUTDOOR UNIT
Cap
Liquid Line
PVC
Conduit
TO INDOOR COIL
Insulated
Vapor Line
FIGURE 4: Underground Installation
PRECAUTIONS DURING BRAZING OF LINES
All outdoor unit and evaporator coil connections are copper-to-copper
and should be brazed with a phosphorous-copper alloy material such
as Silfos-5 or equivalent. DO NOT use soft solder. The outdoor units
have reusable service valves on both the liquid and vapor connections.
The total system refrigerant charge is retained within the outdoor unit
during shipping and installation. The reusable service valves are provided to evacuate and charge per this instruction.
Serious service problems can be avoided by taking adequate precautions to assure an internally clean and dry system.
Dry nitrogen should always be supplied through the tubing while it
is being brazed, because the temperature required is high enough
to cause oxidation of the copper unless an inert atmosphere is provided. The flow of dry nitrogen should continue until the joint has
cooled. Always use a pressure regulator and safety valve to insure
that only low pressure dry nitrogen is introduced into the tubing.
Only a small flow is necessary to displace air and prevent oxidation.
PRECAUTIONS DURING BRAZING SERVICE VALVE
Precautions should be taken to prevent heat damage to service valve
by wrapping a wet rag around it as shown in Figure 5. Also, protect all
painted surfaces, insulation, and plastic base during brazing. After brazing, cool joint with wet rag.
This is not a backseating valve. The service access port has a
valve core. Opening or closing valve does not close service access
port.
If the valve stem is backed out past the chamfered retaining wall,
the O-ring can be damaged causing leakage or system pressure
could force the valve stem out of the valve body possibly causing
personal injury.
Valve can be opened by removing the plunger cap and fully inserting a
hex wrench into the stem and backing out counter-clockwise until valve
stem just touches the chamfered retaining wall.
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Connect the refrigerant lines using the following procedure:
1. Remove the cap and Schrader core from both the liquid and vapor
service valve service ports at the outdoor unit. Connect low pressure nitrogen to the liquid line service port.
2. Braze the liquid line to the liquid valve at the outdoor unit. Be sure
to wrap the valve body with a wet rag. Allow the nitrogen to continue flowing.
3. Carefully remove the plugs from the evaporator liquid and vapor
connections at the indoor coil.
FIGURE 5: Heat Protection
Do not install any coil in a furnace which is to be operated during
the heating season without attaching the refrigerant lines to the coil.
The coil is under 30 to 35 psig inert gas pressure which must be
released to prevent excessive pressure build-up and possible coil
damage.
4. Braze the liquid line to the evaporator liquid connection. Nitrogen
should be flowing through the evaporator coil.
5. Slide the grommet away from the vapor connection at the indoor
coil. Braze the vapor line to the evaporator vapor connection. After
the connection has cooled, slide the grommet back into original
position.
6. Protect the vapor valve with a wet rag and braze the vapor line
connection to the outdoor unit. The nitrogen flow should be exiting
the system from the vapor service port connection. After this connection has cooled, remove the nitrogen source from the liquid fitting service port.
7. Replace the Schrader core in the liquid and vapor valves.
8. Go to “SECTION V” or “SECTION IV” for orifice or TXV installation
depending on application.
9. Leak test all refrigerant piping connections including the service
port flare caps to be sure they are leak tight. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN (between 40 and 60 inch - lbs. maximum).
NOTE: Line set and indoor coil can be pressurized to 250 psig with dry
nitrogen and leak tested with a bubble type leak detector. Then
release the nitrogen charge.
NOTE: Do not use the system refrigerant in the outdoor unit to purge or
leak test.
10. Evacuate the vapor line, evaporator, and liquid line to 500 microns
or less.
11. Replace cap on service ports. Do not remove the flare caps from
the service ports except when necessary for servicing the system.
12. Release the refrigerant charge into the system. Open both the liquid and vapor valves by removing the plunger cap and with an
allen wrench back out counter-clockwise until valve stem just
touches the chamfered retaining wall. See Page 3 "PRECAUTIONS DURING BRAZING SERVICE VALVE".
13. Replace plunger cap finger tight, then tighten an additional 1/12
turn (1/2 hex flat). Cap must be replaced to prevent leaks.
Never attempt to repair any brazed connections while the system is
under pressure. Personal injury could result.
See "System Charge” section for checking and recording system
charge.
Supplied with the outdoor unit is a Schrader Valve Core and Orifice for
highest sales volume indoor coil. The valve core must be installed in
equalizer fitting of the indoor coil.
SECTION IV: ORIFICE INSTALLATION
Failure to install Schrader Valve Core on orifice applications could
result in total refrigerant loss of the system!
Install Schrader Valve Core as follows:
1. Slide indoor coil out of cabinet far enough to gain access to equalizer fitting on the suction line.
2. After holding charge is completely discharged remove black plastic cap on equalizer fitting.
3. Install Schrader Valve Core supplied with the outdoor unit into
equalizer fitting using a valve core tool.
4. Loosen and remove the liquid line fitting from the orifice distributor
assembly. Note that the fitting has right hand threads
5. Install proper size orifice supplied with outdoor unit. Refer to supplied Tabular Data Sheet for specific orifice size and indoor coil
match up.
6. After orifice is installed reinstall the liquid line to the top of the orifice distributor assembly. Hand tighten and turn an additional 1/8
turn to seal. Do not over tighten fittings.
7. Leak test system.
8. Replace black plastic cap on equalizer fitting.
9. Slide indoor coil back into cabinet.
LIQUID LINE
SWIVEL COUPLING
(This fitting is a right-hand thread,
turn counter-clockwise to remove)
ORIFICE
DISTRIBUTOR
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FIGURE 6: Orifice Installation
Do not connect manifold gauges unless trouble is suspected.
Approximately 3/4 ounce of refrigerant will be lost each time a standard manifold gauge is connected.
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