Installation Manual
Electric Air Conditioner
018-060 PAl0
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NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the installation.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance, or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other conditions which may
cause death, personal injury, or property damage. Consult a qualified installer, service agency, or your distributor or branch for information or
assistance. The qualified installer or agency must use factory-authorized kits or accessories when modifying this product. Refer to the individual
instructions packaged with the kits or accessories when installing.
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and work gloves. Use quenching cloth for brazing operations. Have fire
extinguisher available. Read these instructions thoroughly and follow all warnings or cautions included in literature and attached to the unit.
Consult local building codes and National Electrical Code (NEC) for special requirements.
Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symhol_ . When you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions or manuals, be alert
to the potential for personal injury.
Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, AND NOTE. These words are used with the safety*alert symbol. 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 would result in minor personal injury or product and property damage. NOTE
is used to highlight suggestions which will result in enhanced installation, reliability, or operation.
_X WARNING: Before installing or servicing system, always turn off main power to system. There may be more than 1
disconnect switch. Turn off accessory heater power if applicable. Electrical shock can cause personal injury or death.
INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
NOTE: In some cases noise in the living area has been traced to gas pulsations from improper installation of equipmant.
I. Locate unit away from windows, patios, decks, and so forth, where unit*operation sound may disturb customer.
2. Ensure that vapor- and liquid-tube diameters are appropriate to capacity of unit.
3. Run refrigerant tubes as directly as possible by avoiding unnecessary turns and bends.
4. Leave some slack between structure and unit to absorb vibration.
5. When passing refrigerant tubes through the wall, seal opening with RTV or other pliable silicon-based caulk. (See Fig. 1.)
6. Avoid direct tubing contact with water pipes, duct work, floor joists, wall studs, floors, and walls.
7. Do not suspend refrigerant tubing from joists and studs with a rigid wire or strap that comes in direct contact with tubing. (See Fig. 1.)
8. Ensure that tubing insulation is pliable and completely surrounds vapor tube=
9. When necessary, use hanger straps which are I in. wide and conform to shape of tubing insulation. (See Fig. I.)
I0. Isolate hanger straps from insulation by using metal sleeves bent to conform to shape of insulation.
Z_ CAUTION: DO NOT BURY MORE THAN 36 IN. OF REFRIGERANT TUBING IN GROUND. If any section of tubing is
buried, there must be a 6-in. vertical rise to valve connections on outdoor unit. If more than recommended length is buried,
refrigerant may migrate to cooler buried section during extended periods of unit shutdown, causing refrigerant slugging and
possible compressor damage at start-up.
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE I--CHECK EQUIPMENT AND JOB SITE
A. Unpack Unit
Move to final location. Remove carton taking care not to damage unit.
B. Inspect Equipment
File claim with shipping company prior to installation if shipment is damaged or incomplete. Locate Emitrating plate on unit control box access
panel. It contains information needed to properly install unit. Check rating plate to be sure unit matches job specifications.
Form: IM-PA10-05 Cancels: IM-PA10-04 Printed in U.S,A, 3-03 Catalog No. 53PA-1017
NOTE:Avoidcontactbetweentubingandstructure
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THROUGH THE WALL
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LIQUID TUBE
SUSPENSION
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Fig. liOonnecting Tubing Installation
NOTE: Check to be certain factory tubing on both indoor and outdoor unit has not been shifted during shipment. Ensure tubes are not rubbing
against each other or any sheet metal. Pay close attention to feeder tubes, making sure wires on feeder tubes are secure and tight.
NOTE: Check factory wiring and wire connections to ensure terminations are secured properly. Check wire routing to ensure wires are not in
contact with tubing, sheet metal, etc.
PROCEDURE 2ilNSTALL ON A SOLID, LEVEL MOUNTING PAD
if conditions or local codes require the unit be attached to pad, tie down bolts should be used and fastened through knockouts provided in unit
base pan. Refer to unit mounting pattern in Fig. 2 to determine base pan size and knockout hole location.
Arrange supporting members to adequately support unit and minimize transmission of vibration to building. Consult local codes governing rooftop
applications.
NOTE: Unit must be level to within ± 2 ° (± 3/8 in./ft).
PROCEDURE 3--CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
When installing, allow sufficient space for airflow clearance, wiring, refi'igerant piping, and service. Allow 30*in. clearance to service end of unit
and 48 in. above unit. For proper airflow, a 6-in. clearance on 1 side of unit and 12 in. on all remaining sides must be maintained. Maintain a
distance of 24 in. between units. Position so water, snow, or ice from roof or eaves cannot tall directly on unit.
On rooftop applications, locate unit at least 6 in. above roof surface.
PROCEDURE 4--OPERATING AMBIENT (OUTDOOR TEMPERATURES)
The minimum outdoor operating ambient in cooling mode is 55°F ", and the maximum outdoor operating ambient in cooling mode is 125°F ".
PROCEDURE 5---REPLACE INDOOR CHECK*FLO*RATER® PISTON, IF REQUIRED
Check indoor coil piston to see if it matches the required piston shown on outdoor unit rating plate. If it does not match, replace indoor coil piston
with piston shipped with outdoor unit. The piston shipped with outdoor unit is correct for any approved indoor coil combination.
PROCEDURE 6--MAKE REFRIGERANT TUBING CONNECTIONS
Outdoor units may be connected to indoor sections using accessory tubing package or field*supplied refrigerant grade tubing of correct size and
condition. For tubing requirements beyond 50 ft, consult Long-Line Application Guideline which is available at your local distributor. Connect
tubing to fittings on outdoor unit vapor and liquid service valves. (See Table 1.)
if refrigerant tubes or indoor coil is exposed to atmospheric conditions for longer than 5 minutes, it must be evacuated to 500 microns to eliminate
contamination and moisture in system.
A. Outdoor Unit Connected to Factory Approved Indoor Unit
Outdoor unit contains correct system refrigerant charge for operation with indoor unit of same size when connected by 15 fl of field*supplied or
factory accessory tubing. Check refi'igerant charge for maximum efficiency. (See Procedure 11--Check Charge.)
Z_x CAUTION: To avoid valve damage while brazing, service valves must be wrapped with a heat*sink material such as a
wet cloth.
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