FOR UNCASED COILS FOR GAS AND OIL FURNACES:
(-)CF: featuring Industry Standard R-410A Refrigerant
These instructions are intended as an aid to qualified licensed
service personnel for proper installation, adjustment and
operation of this unit. Read these instructions thoroughly before
attempting installation or operation. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in improper installation, adjustment,
service or maintenance possibly resulting in fire, electrical
shock, property damage, personal injury or death.
These instructions are intended as an aid to qualified licensed service personnel for proper installation, adjustment and operation of this unit. Read these
instructions thoroughly before attempting installation or operation. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in improper installation, adjustment, service or maintenance possibly resulting in fire, electrical shock, property damage, personal injury or death.
WARNING
!
PROPOSITION 65: This appliance contains fiberglass insulation. Respirable
particles of fiberglass are known to the State of California to cause cancer.
All manufacturer products meet current Federal OSHA Guidelines for safety.
California Proposition 65 warnings are required for certain products, which are
not covered by the OSHA standards.
California's Proposition 65 requires warnings for products sold in California
that contain or produce any of over 600 listed chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer or birth defects such as fiberglass insulation, lead in
brass, and combustion products from natural gas.
All “new equipment” shipped for sale in California will have labels stating that
the product contains and/or produces Proposition 65 chemicals. Although we
have not changed our processes, having the same label on all our products
facilitates manufacturing and shipping. We cannot always know “when, or if”
products will be sold in the California market.
You may receive inquiries from customers about chemicals found in, or produced by, some of our heating and air-conditioning equipment, or found in natural gas used with some of our products. Listed below are those chemicals
and substances commonly associated with similar equipment in our industry
and other manufacturers.
• Glass Wool (Fiberglass) Insulation
• Carbon Monoxide (CO).
• Formaldehyde
• Benzene
More details are available at the websites for OSHA (Occupational Safety and
Health Administration), at www.osha.gov
(Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment), at www.oehha.org
Consumer education is important since the chemicals and substances on the
list are found in our daily lives. Most consumers are aware that products present safety and health risks, when improperly used, handled and maintained.
and the State of California’s OEHHA
.
CAUTION
For horizontal applications, the horizontal drain pan must be located under the
indoor coil. Failure to place the pan under the coil can result in property damage.
CAUTION
It is recommended that an auxiliary/secondary drain pan be installed under units
containing evaporator coils that are located in any area of a structure where
damage to the building or building contents may occur as a result of an overflow
of the coil drain pan or a stoppage in the primary condensate drain piping.
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2.0. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1. INSPECTION
Immediately upon receipt, all cartons, and contents should be inspected for transit damage. Units with damaged cartons should be opened immediately. If damage is found, it
should be noted on the delivery papers and a damage claim filed with the last carrier.
Shipping damage is not covered by the warranty.
• After unit has been delivered to job site, remove carton taking care not to damage
unit.
• Check the unit rating plate to be sure equipment matches what is required for the job
specification.
• Read the entire instructions before starting the installation. This is particularly important if this is the first installation for this specific model series.
• Many installation steps done prior to installing the unit can save time and simplify the
installation.
2.2. CODES/REGULATIONS
Units should be installed in accordance with any local or national codes which may
apply. Latest editions are available from: “National Fire Protection Association, Inc.,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.”
These publications are:
• ANSI/NFPA Latest Edition (NEC) National Electrical
Code.
• NFPA90A Installation of Air conditioning and
Ventilating Systems.
• NFPA90B Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air
Condition ing Systems.
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2.3. REPLACEMENT PARTS
Any replacement part must be the same as or an approved alternate to the original part
supplied. The manufacturer will not be responsible for replacement parts not designed to
physically fit or operate within the design parameters the original parts were selected for.
When ordering replacement parts, it is necessary to order by part number and include
the complete model number and serial number from the coil rating plate. (See parts list
for unit component part numbers. Parts are available through the local distributor.)
2.4 MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
FIGURE 1
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
RCF2417STAUCA*
CASING
U - UNCASED
OPTION CODE
*TBD
MINOR SERIES**
COMPONENT CHANGE
COST REDUCTION
NON-PERFORMANCE
CHANGES
ORIENTATION
M - MULTIPOISE
V - VERTICAL ONLY/CONVERTIBLE*
H - DED. HORIZONTAL ONLY
MAJOR SERIES*
FEATURE SET CHANGE
PERFORMANCE CHANGE
METERING DEVICE
T - TXV
E - EEV
P - PISTON
EFFICIENCY
S - STANDARD EFF.
M - MID EFF.
H - HIGH EFF.
WIDTH
14 - 14”21 - 21”
17 - 17.5”24 - 24.5”
CAPACITY
24 - 2 TON48 - 4 TON
36 - 3 TON60 - 5 TON
TYPE
F - FURN COIL
H - AIR-HANDLER COIL
PRODUCT CATEGORY
C - EVAP COIL
BRAND
R - RHEEM/RUUD
*CONVERTIBLE TO HORIZONTAL USING PARTS FROM ORIGINAL
COIL OR USING RXHH KIT.
Static Pressure Drop Through Wet Cooling Coil [kPa]
800
900
[378]
[425]
0.15.180.2.22.25.28.32.36.41
0.150.180.2.22.25.28.32.36.41
0.090.110.140.160.190.210.24.27.30.34.37
CFM [L/s] / (Inches W.C.) [kPa]
1000
1100
1200
1300
1400
1500
1600
[472]
[519]
[566]
[614]
[661]
[708]
———— —— ——— —
——————————
——————
——————
[755]
1700
[802]
1800
1900
[850]
[897]
——
——
TABLE 2
COIL APPLICATION
Coil Model (-)CF
2414S 2417S 2417M 3617S 2417H
2417S 2417M 3617S
2417H
2421M 3621S 3621M 4821S
2421H 4821S
3624H 9824H 6024H 3624M
6024S 4824S
3.1 APPLICATIONS
(-)CF coils can be applied in upflow and downflow applications without modification.
Coils to be applied in horizontal left or right application will require the installation of a
horizontal drip shield and water management part form old coil. See Figure 3.
Furnace Width
(In.) [mm]
Oil
—14 [356]
17 [431]
21 [533]
1
⁄2 [622]
24
FIGURE 3
PARTS
TO BE
REUSED ON
HORIZONTAL
COILS ONLY.
Gas
171⁄2 [444]
14 [356]
21 [533]
171⁄2 [444]
1
24
⁄2 [622]
21 [533]
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FIGURE 5
BULB LOCATION
FIGURE 4
BULB LOCATION
3.2 REFRIGERANT CONNECTIONS
Keep the coil connections sealed until refrigerant connections are to be made. See the
Installation Instructions for the outdoor unit for details on line sizing, tubing installation,
and charging information.
Coil is shipped with a low (5 - 10 PSIG) pressure charge of dry nitrogen. Evacuate the
system before charging with refrigerant.
Install refrigerant tubing so that it does not block service access to the front of the unit.
Nitrogen should flow through the refrigerant lines while brazing.
Use a brazing shield to protect the cabinet’s paint from being damaged by torch flames.
After the refrigerant connections are made, seal the gap around the connections with
pressure sensitive gasket. If necessary, cut the gasket into two pieces for a better seal
(See Figure 4.)
3.3 TXV SENSING BULB
IMPORTANT: DO NOT perform any solderiing with the TEV bulb attached to any line.
After soldering operations have been completed, clamp the TEV bulb securely on the
suction line at the 10 to 2 o’clock position with the strap provided in the parts bag.
Insulate the TEV sensing bulb and suction line with the provided pressure sensitive
insulation (size 4” x 7”) and secure with provided wire ties.
IMPORTANT: TEV sensing bulb should be located on a horizontal section of suction line,
just outside of coil box. Sensing bulb should never be placed on any aluminum tube.
3.4 FLOW CHECK PISTON
NOTICE
!
FOR PROPER SYSTEM OPERATION, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO
REPLACE THE PISTON INSTALLED IN THE INDOOR COIL. CHECK THE
SERVICE VALVES ON THIS UNIT TO SEE IF A NOTICE TAG ALONG WITH A
PLASTIC BAG CONTAINING A PISTON IS ATTACHED. IF ONE IS PRESENT
A CHANGE OF THE PISTON IS REQUIRED. FAILURE TO CHANGE THE
PISTON CAN RESULT IN IMPROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE SYSTEM.
The flow check piston is a multi-purpose device. With flow into the compression nut
end from the liquid line, the piston is in a check position and acts as the expansion
device with flow through the metering orifice in the center of the piston. The “O”
ring on the end of the piston prevents refrigerant from bypassing the metering orifice. Flow from the metering orifice is centered into a distributor which serves to
evenly distribute refrigerant to the evaporator circuits. With flow in the reverse
direction (direction of arrows on the distributor body), the piston is forced off the
seat and liquid from the condenser is allowed to free flow around the piston.
It is essential that the heat pump indoor and outdoor sections be properly matched.
Use only matched components as shown in sales specification sheets.
A piston size that is too small will cause starving and one that is too large will
cause flooding. In either case, system performance, reliability and charge balance
(heating and cooling) will be unacceptable.
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Change the piston in the distributor on the indoor coil before installing the coil and
charging the system following the procedure below:
• Using a back-up wrench on the distributor body, loosen the compression nut to
gain access to the piston.
• Using the wire provided with replacement pistons, run (hooked end) through hole
in piston.
• Hook nose end of piston and lift gently from distributor body.
• Replace piston with one of proper size (see Table 4), install piston with gasket
end of piston in distributor. Do not force piston into distributor.
• NOTE: With piston in distributor, seal end should be down and should not be
seen looking in end of distributor. Piston must be free to rotate and move up and
down. Make sure piston is free to move in distributor body.
• Insure distributor gasket is located properly in the distributor body.
• Replace compression nut using back-up wrench on distributor body. Torque compression nut end with 8 to 10 ft. lbs.
• Original piston size is stamped on outside of distributor body. Remove new piston size label from poly bag new piston came in and install new size label on outside of distributor tube.
• Check fittings for leaks after installation, evacuation and charging is complete.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to drill pistons to size in the field. Metering holes
have a special chamfered inlet and cannot be modified.
IMPORTANT: Do not replace the neoprene “O” ring on the piston with any type of
seal. Contact the parts department for the exactly replacement of “O” ring.
FIGURE 6
PISTON AND DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY
3.5 CONDENSATE DRAIN TUBING
Condensate trap (on gas furnace applications) for the primary drain is optional except
when required by local code or ordinance.
IMPORTANT: When making drain fitting connections to the drain pan, use a thin layer
of Teflon paste, silicone or Teflon tape and install hand tight.
IMPORTANT: When making drain fitting connections to drain pan, do not overtighten.
Overtightening fittings can split pipe connetions on the drain pan.
• Install drain lines so they do not block service access to front of the unit. Minimum
clearance of 24 inches is required for filter, coil or blower removal and service access.
• Make sure unit is level or pitched slightly toward primary drain connection so that
water will drain completely from the pan. (See Figure 7.)
• Do not reduce drain line size less than connection size provided on condensate drain pan.
• All drain lines must be pitched downward away from the unit a minimum of 1/8” per foot of
line to ensure proper drainage.
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• Do not connect condensate drain line to a closed or open sewer pipe. Run condensate to an
open drain or outdoors.
• The drain line should be insulated where necessary to prevent sweating and damage due to
condensate forming on the outside surface of the line.
• Make provisions for disconnecting and cleaning of the primary drain line should it become
necessary. Install a 3 in. trap in the primary drain line as close to the unit as possible. Make
sure that the top of the trap is below connection to the drain pan to allow complete drainage
of pan (See Figure 7).
FIGURE 7
CONDENSATE DRAIN TRAP
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT
CONDENSATE DRAIN TRAP.
UNIT
3''
3''
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN DRAIN FITTING
UNIT MUST BE SLIGHTLY INCLINED
TOWARD DRAIN CONNECTION.
• Auxiliary drain line should be run to a place where it will be noticeable if it becomes operational. Occupant should be warned that a problem exists if water should begin running from
the auxiliary drain line.
• Plug the unused drain connection with the plugs provided in the parts bag, using a thin layer
of teflon paste, silicone or teflon tape to form a water tight seal.
• Test condensate drain pan and drain line after installation is complete. Pour water into
drain pan, enough to fill drain trap and line. Check to make sure drain pan is draining
completely, no leaks are found in drain line fittings, and water is draining from the termination of the primary drain line.
CAUTION
It is recommended that an auxiliary/secondary drain pan be installed under
units containing evaporator coils that are located in any area of a structure
where damage to the building or building contents may occur as a result of an
overflow of the coil drain pan or a stoppage in the primary condensate drain
piping.
4.0 MAINTENANCE
WARNING
!
These instructions are intended as an aid to qualified licensed service personnel for proper installation, adjustment and operation of this unit. Read these
instructions thoroughly before attempting installation or operation. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in improper installation, adjustment,
service or maintenance possibly resulting in fire, electrical shock, property
damage, personal injury or death.
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For continuing high performance and to minimize possible equipment failure, it is essential that annual maintenance be performed on this equipment. Consult your local dealer
as to the availability of a maintenance contract.
4.1 AIR FILTER
Check the system filter every ninety days or as often as found to be necessary and if
obstructed, clean or replace at once.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the system without a filter in place.
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4.2 INDOOR COIL - DRAIN PAN - DRAIN LINE
Inspect the indoor coil once each year for cleanliness and clean as necessary. In some
cases, it may be necessary to remove the filter and check the return side of the coil with
a mirror and flashlight.
IMPORTANT: Do not use caustic household drain cleaners or bleach in the condensate
pan or near the indoor coil. Drain cleaners will quickly damage the indoor coil.
5.0 ACCESSORIES
5.1 PLENUM ADAPTER ACCESSORIES
NOTE: In a plenum installation on an unknown manufacturer’s furnace, there must be a
minimum of 6” clearance from the top of the furnace to avoid limit-tripping.
RXBA-AE
This plenum adapter accessory is for use with the 24-1/2” wide cased indoor cooling and
heat pump coils. This allows a 24-1/2 wide cased coil to be installed on a 28” wide oil
furnace. This is a field-installed accessory only.
RXBA-AC (Upflow/Horizontal 80% Furnaces)
RXBA-AD (Downflow/Horizontal 90 Plus Furnaces)
This plenum adapter accessory is for installation on cased indoor cooling and heat pump
coils. This allows a nominal size cased coil to be installed on the next smaller size gas or
oil furnace. NOTE: This accessory is for installation on coil casings to fit gas or oil
furnaces only - this accessory must not be used on electric furnaces or heat pump
air handlers. Consult the installation instructions packaged with the accessory for proper
This horizontal adapter kit is used to convert an upflow or downflow coil for a horizontal
application. See Table 3 to order the proper horizontal adapter kit.
This uncased coil adapter kit is used to adapt the coil to a furnace or ductwork. See
Table 5 to order the proper adapter kit. Each kit contains a quantity a 20 adapters.