Unit Nomenclature ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................4
LG Air Conditioner Technical Solution (LATS) .........................................................................................................................................................5-6
Vertical Air Handling Unit Product Data .................................................................................................................................................................. 7-50
Mechanical Specications ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-9
General Data ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10-12
Electrical Data ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 13
Functions, Controls, and Options �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14-15
Dimensions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 16-19
Acoustic Data �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20-30
Refrigerant Flow Diagrams ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 31-32
Wiring Diagrams, Dip Switch Settings ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33-37
Electrical Connections ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38-42
External Static Pressure and Air Flow Ranges ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 43-47
Accessories ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 48-50
Vertical Air Handling Unit Performance Data -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------51-69
Cooling Capacity Data ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 52-56
Heating Capacity Data ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 57-61
Maximum Heating Capacity Data �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 62-66
Equipment Selection Procedure ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 67-69
Introduction
Vertical Air Handling Unit Application Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................ 70-81
LG Air Conditioner Technical Solution (LATS) Software
A properly designed and installed refrigerant piping system is critical to the optimal performance of LG air-conditioning systems. To assist
engineers, LG offers, free of charge, LG Air Conditioner Technical Solution (LATS) software—a total design solution for LG air conditioning
systems. Contact your LG Rep for the best software program for your application.
To reduce the risk of designing an improper applied system or one that will not operate correctly, LG requires that LATS software be used on all projects.
Formats
LATS is available to LG customers in three user interfaces: LATS HVAC, LATS CAD2, and LATS Revit. All three LATS formats are available
through www.myLGHVAC.com, or contact an LG Sales Representative.
LATS HVAC is a Windows®-based application that aids engineers in designing LG Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF), Multi F / Multi F MAX,
Single-Zone, and Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) systems.
*Windows® is a registered mark of Microsoft® Corporation.
LATS CAD2 combines the LG LATS program with AutoCAD®
software**. It permits engineers to layout and validate LG Multi V
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF), Multi F / Multi F MAX, Single-Zone,
and Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) systems directly into CAD
drawings.
LATS Revit integrates the LG LATS program with Revit® software**.
It permits engineers to layout and validate Multi V VRF systems
directly into Revit drawings.
**AutoCAD® and Revit® are both registered marks of Autodesk, Inc.
Figure 1:Example of LATS CAD2.
Features
All LG product design criteria have been loaded into the program,
making LATS simple to use: double click or drag and drop the component choices. Build systems in Tree Mode where the refrigerant
system can be viewed. Switch to a Schematic diagram to see the
electrical and communications wiring.
LATS software permits the user to input region data, indoor and outdoor design temperatures, modify humidity default values, zoning, specify
type and size of outdoor units and indoor units, and input air flow and external static pressure (ESP) for ducted indoor units.
The program can also:
• Import building loads from a separate Excel file.
• Present options for outdoor unit auto selection.
• Automatically calculate component capacity based on design
conditions for the chosen region.
• Verify if the height differences between the various system
components are within system limits.
• Provide the correct size of each refrigerant piping segment and LG
Y-Branches and Headers.
• Adjust overall piping system length when elbows are added.
• Check for component piping limitations and flag if any parameters
are broken.
• Factor operation and capacity for defrost operation.
• Calculate refrigerant charge, noting any additional trim charge.
• Suggest accessories for indoor units and outdoor units.
• Run system simulation.
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Features depend on which LATS program is being used, and the type of system being designed.
Due to our policy of continuous product innovation, some specications may change without notication.
LATS software also generates a report containing project design parameters, cooling and heating design data, system component performance, and capacity data. The report includes system combination ratio and refrigerant charge calculations; and provides detailed bill of
material, including outdoor units, indoor units, control devices, accessories, refrigerant pipe sizes segregated by building, by system, by pipe
size, and by pipe segments. LATS can generate an Excel GERP report that can imported into the LG SOPS pricing and ordering system.
Proper Design to Install Procedure
LG encourages a two report design-to-install-procedure. After the
design engineer determines building / zone loads and other details,
the engineer opens the LATS program and inputs the project’s information. When the design is complete, the “Auto Piping” and “System
Check” functions must be used to verify piping sizes, limitations, and
if any design errors are present. If errors are found, engineers must
adjust the design, and run Auto Piping and System Check again.
When the design passes the checks, then the engineer prints out
a project “Shop Drawing” (LATS Tree Diagram) and provides it to
the installing contractor. The contractor must follow the LATS Tree
Diagram when building the piping system, but oftentimes the design
changes on the building site:
Figure 2:Example of a LATS Tree Diagram.
• Architect has changed location and/or purpose of room(s).
• Outdoor unit cannot be placed where originally intended.
• Structural elements prevent routing the piping as planned.
• Air conditioning system conflicts with other building systems (plumbing, gas lines, etc.).
The contractor must mark any deviation from the design on the Shop Drawing, including as-built straight lines and elbows. This “Mark Up”
drawing must be returned to the design engineer or Rep, who must input contractor changes into the LATS file. (Copy the original LATS software file, save and rename as a separate file, and modify all piping lengths by double-clicking on each length and editing information.) Like
the shop drawing, the Auto Piping and System Check must also be run on this new “As Built” drawing. The design engineer or Rep must then
provide the final As Built file to the contractor. The Mark Up version must be compared to the As Built version for the following:
• Differences in pipe diameter(s). If incorrect diameters have been installed, the piping must be changed out. If pipe diameters have changed,
check to see if Y-Branches will also need to be changed.
• Changes to outdoor unit and indoor unit capacities. Capacities changes may impact line length changes.
• Additional refrigerant charge quantity (“Trim Charge”). Trim charge will change if piping lengths and diameters change. The As Built version
must reflect installed piping lengths to ensure correct trim charge.
All documents submitted by the contractor, as well as the Shop Drawing and the As Built Drawing files must be provided for commissioning
purposes. Model and serial numbers for all system components must also be submitted. If the steps previously detailed are not followed, and
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all documents are not provided to the LG Commissioner, the project runs the risk of not being commissioned and voiding any limited warranty
LG offers on the equipment.
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“External Static Pressure and Airflow Ranges” on page 43
“Accessories” on page 48
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Casing
The unit is designed to operate in vertical up flow, down flow (requires conversion kit sold separately), horizontal left, and horizontal
right configurations.
Supply air exits from the top and return air enters from the bottom for
a vertical up flow configuration. Return air opening is from the top for
the vertical down flow configuration. Return air opening is from right
end or left end when in horizontal configuration.
The airflow circulation of the supply air and return air is reversed in
a vertical down flow configuration. Return air plenum sub-base is
to be field provided. Supply air opening has a male flange for duct
connection.
The unit case is made of 22-gauge coated metal and the external
surfaces are finished with a high gloss baked enamel finish. Finish
color is “morning fog” (medium beige). Cold surfaces are galvanized
steel.
The cold surfaces of the case are internally insulated with ½ inch
foil faced, polystyrene fiber insulation. The inside surface of the fan
assembly door access panel is treated with ½ inch polystyrene fiber
insulation, encapsulated on both sides, and sealed along the edges
with a reinforced foil-faced covering to prevent deterioration caused
by panel removal.
All access panels are provided with gasket seals to minimize air
leakage. The unit case is designed to accept an internal, optional,
LG electric strip heater. The unit bears the ETL label. Unit breaker,
fuses, and / or disconnect are provided by others.
Air Filter
The unit comes with a filter rack sized to
hold a fieldprovided 16” x 20” x 1” (NJ frame) or
24” x 20” x 1” (NK frame) filter cartridge.
The filter rack is equipped with guides
that keep the filter centered in the rack.
Filter service access is from the front of
the unit without removing the coil or fan
area access panels. Filter access door is
provided with thumb screws that can be
removed.
Figure 3: Vertical Air
Handling Indoor Unit.
Optional Auxiliary Electric Heat
Module(s)
LG optional electric heat modules are designed for field installation in the reheat
position. The electric heat module is
provided with heating elements, contactors, relays, high
temperature safety switch, and interconnecting control wiring
harness with a quick connect plug for easy connection to the air
handling unit control board. Auxiliary heat modules are available in
nominal capacities of 3, 5, 8, 10, 15, and 20 kW. Heating elements
are powered from a field provided separate power source. 3kW
through 10 kW modules are powered from a single power wire.
The 15kW and 20 kW modules are powered from two power wires.
Heating module breakers, fuses, and / or disconnects are to be field
provided.
Fan Assembly and Control
The indoor unit has an integral fan assembly consisting of a
galvanized steel housing and a forward-curved fan wheel. The direct
drive fan/motor assembly is mounted on rubber grommets isolating the rotating assembly from the fan housing. The fan motor is a
Brushless Digitally-Controlled design (BLDC), having permanently
lubricated and sealed ball bearings. The fan motor includes thermal,
overcurrent and low RPM protection. The fan/motor assembly is
mounted on vibration attenuating rubber grommets. The fan impeller is statically and dynamically balanced. Fan speed is controlled
using a microprocessor-based direct digital control algorithm that
provides a minimum of a high fan speed in cooling thermal ON and
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low fan speed in cooling thermal OFF, high fan speed in heating
thermal ON and fan off in heating thermal OFF. The fan speeds can
be field adjusted between low, medium, and high speeds and DIP
switch settings will allow the fan to run constantly during defrost or
oil return modes. Each setting can be field adjusted from the factory
setting (RPM/ESP). The setting provides delivery of the high speed
air volume against an external static pressure of up to 0.70″ in-wg
(NJ frame - 18k and 24k), and 1.00″ in-wg (NK frame - 36k, 42k, and
48k).
The optional electric heater when used with the provided simple
controller or a 3rd party thermostat (via dry contact connection),
will have automatic heating operation based on the internal logic. If
manual heater operation is intended, an LG Programmable controller
is required.
Microprocessor Control
The indoor unit is provided with an integrated control panel with
built-in dry contact to communicate with the outdoor unit. All unit operation parameters are stored in non-volatile memory resident on the
unit microprocessor. The microprocessor controls space temperature
through using the value provided by temperature sensors within the
indoor unit. A field-supplied communication cable must be installed to
connect the indoor unit(s) to the outdoor unit.
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The indoor unit is supplied with an LG wired controller. Communication cable from the outdoor unit to the indoor unit must be a
minimum of 18 AWG, four (4) conductor, shielded or unshielded
(if shielded, must be grounded to chassis at ODU only) and must
comply with applicable local and national codes.
Condensate
The unit is designed for gravity draining of condensate.
Condensate Drain Pan
The condensate drain pan is constructed of HIPS (high impact
polystyrene resin).
Coil
The indoor unit coil is constructed with grooved design copper tubes
with slit coil fins, 3 rows, 18 fins per inch.
Controls Features
• Inverter (Variable speed fan)
• Child lock function
• Auto changeover
• Auto restart operation
• Dehumidifying function
• Two thermistor control
• Group control
• External static pressure control
• Self-diagnostics function
• Wired thermostat included
Vertical Down Flow Configuration
NJ and NK frames come factory configured for vertical up flow.
Down flow configuration requires a conversion kit sold separately
(model numbers: PNDFJ0 for NJ frame and PNDFK0 for NK frame).
The kit contains support brackets for the evaporator coil/drain pan
subassembly, addition screws, and a replace front panel to accommodate the coil and drain connections for down flow configuration.
Product Data
Due to our policy of continuous product innovation, some specications may change without notication.
EEV: Electronic Expansion Valve, IDU: Indoor Unit, ODU: Outdoor Unit. This unit comes
with a dry helium charge.
This data is rated 0 ft above sea level, with 24.6 ft of refrigerant line per indoor unit and a 0
ft level difference between outdoor and indoor units.
Cooling capacity rating obtained with air entering the indoor coil at 80ºF dry bulb (DB) and
67ºF wet bulb (WB); and outdoor ambient conditions of 95ºF dry bulb (DB) and 75ºF wet
bulb (WB).
Heating capacity rating obtained with air entering the indoor unit at 70ºF dry bulb (DB) and
60ºF wet bulb (WB); and outdoor ambient conditions of 47ºF dry bulb (DB) and 43ºF wet
bulb (WB).
1 Power Input is rated at high speed.
2 All communication / connection (power) cable from the outdoor unit to the indoor unit
are field supplied and is to be a minimum four-conductor, 18 AWG, stranded, shielded or
unshielded (if shielded, it must be grounded to the chassis of ODU only), and must comply
with applicable local and national codes.
3 Take appropriate actions at the end of HVAC equipment life to recover, recycle, reclaim or
destroy R410A refrigerant according to applicable regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F)
under section 608 of CAA.
4 Sound pressure levels are tested in an anechoic chamber under ISO Standard 3745 and
are the same in both cooling and heating mode. These values can increase due to ambient
conditions during operation.
5 Piping lengths are equivalent.
Due to our policy of continuous product innovation, some specications may change without notication.
EEV: Electronic Expansion Valve, IDU: Indoor Unit, ODU: Outdoor Unit. This unit comes with a
dry helium charge.
This data is rated 0 ft above sea level, with 24.6 ft of refrigerant line per indoor unit and a 0 ft
level difference between outdoor and indoor units.
Cooling capacity rating obtained with air entering the indoor coil at 80ºF dry bulb (DB) and 67ºF
wet bulb (WB); and outdoor ambient conditions of 95ºF dry bulb (DB) and 75ºF wet bulb (WB).
Heating capacity rating obtained with air entering the indoor unit at 70ºF dry bulb (DB) and 60ºF
wet bulb (WB); and outdoor ambient conditions of 47ºF dry bulb (DB) and 43ºF wet bulb (WB).
1 Power Input is rated at high speed.
2 All communication / connection (power) cable from the outdoor unit to the indoor unit
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are field supplied and is to be a minimum four-conductor, 18 AWG, stranded, shielded or
unshielded (if shielded, it must be grounded to the chassis of ODU only), and must comply
with applicable local and national codes.
3 Take appropriate actions at the end of HVAC equipment life to recover, recycle, reclaim or
destroy R410A refrigerant according to applicable regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) under
section 608 of CAA.
4 Sound pressure levels are tested in an anechoic chamber under ISO Standard 3745 and
are the same in both cooling and heating mode. These values can increase due to ambient
conditions during operation.
5 Piping lengths are equivalent.
Electrical Data
Table 4: Vertical Air Handling Unit ODU Electrical Data.
ELECTRICAL DATA
Nominal
Tons
Model
Name
UnitPower SupplyCompressor
HzVoltsVoltage
Range
Compressor
MCAMOPCondenser
Quantity
Motor RLA
(Cooling)
Condenser Fan Motor(s)
Fan Quan-
tity.
1.5 LUU188HV60208/230Min.: 187
2.0 LUU248HV2030113.511.6
3.0 LUU368HV3240121.0 21.6 x 2
3.5 LUU428HV3240121.0 21.6 x 2
4.0 LUU488HV3240121.0 21.6 x 2
Voltage tolerance is ±10%.
Maximum allowable voltage unbalance is 2%.
RLA = Rated Load Amps.
Max.: 253
MCA = Minimum Circuit Ampacity.
Maximum Overcurrent Protection (MOP) is calculated as follows:
(Largest motor FLA x 2.25) + (Sum of other motor FLA) rounded
down to the nearest standard fuse size.
2030113.511.6
Condenser
Fan
Motor FLA
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Table 7: Vertical Air Handling Unit Indoor Unit Sound Pressure Levels.
ModelSound Pressure Levels dB(A)
High Fan SpeedMedium Fan SpeedLow Fan Speed
NJ Frames
LVN180HV4424241
LVN240HV4434241
NK Frames
LVN360HV4454443
LVN420HV484544
LVN480HV494844
• Measurements are taken 3.3 ft away from the front of the unit.
• Sound pressure levels are measured in dB(A) with a tolerance of ±3.
• Sound pressure levels are tested in an anechoic chamber under ISO
Standard 3745.
Operating Conditions:
• Power source: 220V/60 Hz
• Sound level will vary depending on a range of factors including the
construction (acoustic absorption coefficient) of a particular room in
which the unit was installed.
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Table 8: Vertical Air Handling Unit Sound Power Levels.
Indoor Unit ModelSound Power Levels dB(A)
High Fan Speed
NJ Frames
LVN180HV459
LVN240HV460
NK Frames
LVN360HV461
LVN420HV61
LVN480HV62
Sound Power Level Diagrams for LVN180HV4 and LVN240HV4
Figure 12: LVN180HV4 and LVN240HV4 Sound Power Level Diagrams.
• Data is valid under diffuse field conditions.
• Data is valid under nominal operating conditions.
• Sound power level is measured using rated conditions, and
tested in a reverberation room per ISO 3741 standards.
• Sound level will vary depending on a range of factors such as
construction (acoustic absorption coefficient) of particular area
in which the equipment is installed.
• Reference acoustic intensity: 0dB = 10E-6μW/m
2
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