Rheem RQKA, RQMA User Manual

FORM NO. P11-751 REV. 1

Supersedes Form No. P11-751

RQKA- STANDARD EFFICIENCY 10-SEER SERIES

NOMINAL SIZES 1.5-4 TONS [5-14.1 kW]

RQMA- HIGH EFFICIENCY 12-SEER SERIES

NOMINAL SIZES 1.5-3 TONS [5-10.6 kW]

SELF-CONTAINED HEAT PUMP PACKAGE UNITS

RQMA- MODELS ONLY

(PRIOR TO JAN. 1 2004)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Unit Features & Benefits ................................................................................3-4

Model Identification Options............................................................................5-6

General Data

RQKA- Series ............................................................................................7-9

RQMA- Series........................................................................................10-11

General Data Notes ........................................................................................12

Performance Data

RQKA- Series ........................................................................................13-15

RQMA- Series........................................................................................16-17

Airflow Performance

RQKA- Series ........................................................................................18-19

RQMA- Series ............................................................................................20

Electrical Data

RQKA- Series ............................................................................................21

RQMA- Series ............................................................................................22

Electric Heater Kits ....................................................................................23-26

Dimensional Data ..........................................................................................27

Typical Installations ........................................................................................28

Accessories ..............................................................................................29-36

Typical Wiring............................................................................................37-38

Limited Warranty ............................................................................................40

UNIT FEATURES & BENEFITS—RQKA/RQMA-

These quality features are included in the Rheem Outdoor Package Heat Pumps

UNIT FEATURES & BENEFITS—RQKA/RQMA- SERIES

1. All models feature Copeland®Scroll®compressors for maximum efficiency and quiet operation.

2. Louvered condenser compartment for protecting the coil against yard hazards and/or weather extremes.

3. One-piece top with a deep flange to help keep water out of the unit.

4. Supply and return air openings feature a one-inch tall flange to prevent water migration into the ductwork.

5. Access panels have “weep holes” and channels to further help manage water run-off.

6. Side and down discharge options available on all models. (Shipped Downflow Standard).

7. Easily accessible blower section complete with slideout blower. All units feature a system matched MultiFlex

coil with low static pressure drop and

excellent cooling capacities.

8. Refrigerant connections are conveniently located for easy service diagnostics.

9. Condenser and evaporator coils feature enhanced fins for better heat transfer and rifled copper tubing for greater efficiency.

10. Supplemental electric heat strips up to 15 kW are available (field or factory installed) for periods of extreme cold temperatures. Single point wiring makes installation even easier.

11. All units feature an internal trap on the condensate line eliminating the need for installing an on-site external trap.

12. Integral gasketing on the base rails is standard on those units shipped from the factory in the down-flow configuration.

13. Easily accessible control box.

Features Below Correspond to Photos on Page 3

MODEL IDENTIFICATION—RQKA/RQMA- SERIES

RQKA—A036JK 010XXX

Future Option

Factory Installed Options (See Next Page)

Heating Capacity (Factory Installed)

000 = No Resistance Heat 005 = 05 KW Resistance Heat (018-030) 006 = 06 KW Resistance Heat (036-048) 010 = 10 KW Resistance Heat (024-048) 011 = 10 KW Resistance Heat (Canada)

(024-048) 015 = 15 KW Resistance Heat (036-048) 016 = 15 KW Resistance Heat (Canada)

(036-048)

Drive Package K = Direct Drive

Electrical Designation J = 208-230V—1PH—60 Hz C = 208-230V—3PH—60 Hz

Cooling Capacity (BTUH) [kW]

018 = 18,000 [5.28] 024 = 24,000 [7.03] 030 = 30,000 [8.79] 036 = 36,000 [10.55] 042 = 42,000 [12.31] 048 = 48,000 [14.07] 060 = 60,000 [17.59]

Future Technical Variations

Design Series A = 1st Design

Efficiency Designation K = 10 SEER Standard Efficiency M = 12 SEER High Efficiency

Product Classification Q= Package Heat Pump

Tra d eb ra nd R= Rheem

[ ] Designates Metric Conversions

OPTIONS—RQKA/RQMA- SERIES

FACTORY INSTALLED OPTION CODES

Example: RQKA-A036JK000XX (where XX is factory installed option) Example: No Options

RQKA-A036JK000

Example: Options with Sideflow

RQKA-A036JK000AKA

Note: Factory installed economizer is not available on these models.

Instructions for Factory Installed Option(s) Selection

Note: Two characters following the model number will be utilized to designate a factory-installed option or com-

bination of options. If no factory option(s) is required, nothing follows the model number.

Step 1. After a basic rooftop model is selected, choose a two-character option code from the FACTORY

INSTALLED OPTION SELECTION TABLE.

Option

Code

AA No Option

AKA x

Side Flow

GENERAL DATA—RQKA- SERIES

NOMINAL SIZES 1.5-4 TONS [5-14.1 kW]

Model RQKA- Series A018JK A024JK A030JK A036CK Cooling Performance

Gross Cooling Capacity Btu [kW] 18,600 [5.4] 24,000 [7] 31,200 [9.1] 37,200 [10.9] EER/SEER

10.15/10 9.5/10 9.1/10 9.5/10 Nominal CFM/ARI Rated CFM [L/s] 600/600 [283/283] 800/800 [378/378] 1000/1000 [472/472] 1200/1200 [566/566] ARI Net Cooling Capacity Btu [kW] 18,000 [5.3] 23,200 [6.8] 30,000 [8.8] 36,000 [10.5] Net Sensible Capacity Btu [kW] 13,200 [3.9] 17,200 [5] 21,400 [6.3] 25,200 [7.4]

Net System Power kW 1.8 2.4 3.3 3.8

Heating Performance (Heat Pumps)

Heating Input Btu [kW] Rating 18,000 [5.3] 23,600 [6.9] 29,600 [8.7] 36,000 [10.5] System Power KW/COP 1.7/3.18 2.1/3.24 2.8/3.08 3.4/3.12 Low Temp. Btuh [kW] Rating 9400 [2.8] 12,600 [3.7] 16,400 [4.8] 21,600 [6.3]

Net Weight lbs. [kg] 360 [163] 362 [164] 389 [176] 405 [184]

System Power KW/COP 1.5/1.8 1.9/1.9 2.5/1.9 3.2/2

Refrigerant Control TX Valves TX Valves TX Valves TX Valves

HSPF (Btu/Watts-hr) 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8

Compressor

No./Type 1/Copeland Scroll 1/Copeland Scroll 1/Copeland Scroll 1/Copeland Scroll

Outdoor Sound Rating (dB)

76 76 76 76

Outdoor Coil—Fin Type Louvered Louvered Louvered Louvered

Tube Type Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth Tube Size in. [mm] OD 0.375 [9.5] 0.375 [9.5] 0.375 [9.5] 0.375 [9.5] Face Area sq. ft. [sq. m] 12.75 [1.18] 12.75 [1.18] 12.75 [1.18] 12.42 [1.15] Rows / FPI [FPcm] 1 / 18 [7] 1 / 20 [8] 1 / 18 [7] 2 / 18 [7]

Net Latent Capacity Btu [kW] 4800 [1.4] 6000 [1.8] 8600 [2.5] 10,800 [3.2]

Indoor Coil—Fin Type Louvered Louvered Louvered Louvered

Tube Type Rifled Rifled Rifled Rifled Tube Size in. [mm] 0.3125 [7.9] 0.3125 [7.9] 0.3125 [7.9] 0.3125 [7.9] Face Area sq. ft. [sq. m] 7.6 [0.71] 7.6 [0.71] 10.13 [0.94] 10.13 [0.94] Rows / FPI [FPcm] 1 / 18 [7] 1 / 18 [7] 1 / 18 [7] 1 / 18 [7] Refrigerant Control Orifices Orifices Orifices TX Valves Drain Connection No./Size in. [mm] 1/0.75 [19.05] 1/0.75 [19.05] 1/0.75 [19.05] 1/0.75 [19.05]

Outdoor Fan—Type Propeller Propeller Propeller Propeller

No. Used/Diameter in. [mm] 1/22 [559] 1/22 [559] 1/22 [559] 1/22 [559] Drive Type/No. Speeds Direct/1 Direct/1 Direct/1 Direct/1 CFM [L/s] 1800 [849] 1800 [849] 2730 [1288] 2600 [1227] No. Motors/HP 1 at 1/15 HP 1 at 1/15 HP 1 at 1/5 HP 1 at 1/5 HP Motor RPM 1075 1075 1075 1075

Indoor Fan—Type FC Centrifugal FC Centrifugal FC Centrifugal FC Centrifugal

No. Used/Diameter in. [mm] 1/9x7 [228.6x177.8] 1/9x7 [228.6x177.8] 1/10x9 [254x228.6] 1/10x9 [254x228.6] Drive Type/No. Speeds Direct/2 Direct/2 Direct/2 Direct/1 No. Motors 1 1 1 1 Motor HP 1/4 1/4 1/2 1/3 Motor RPM 1075 1075 1075 1075 Motor Frame Size 48 48 48 48

Filter—Type Field Supplied Field Supplied Field Supplied Field Supplied

Furnished No No No No (No.) Size Recommended in. [mm] (1)1x20x16 [25x508x406] (1)1x20x20 [25x508x508] (1)1x24x24 [25x610x610] (1)1x24x24 [25x610x610]

Refrigerant Charge Oz. [g] 65 [1843] 62 [1758] 70 [1984] 103 [2920] Weights

Ship Weight lbs. [kg] 400 [181] 402 [182] 429 [195] 445 [202]

CONTINUED

See Page 12 for Notes. [ ] Designates Metric Conversions

GENERAL DATA—RQKA- SERIES

Model RQKA- Series A036JK A042CK A042JK A048CK Cooling Performance

Gross Cooling Capacity Btu [kW] 37,200 [10.9] 42,000 [12.3] 48,500 [14.2] 48,500 [14.2] EER/SEER

9.5/10 9.1/10 9.1/10 9/10 Nominal CFM/ARI Rated CFM [L/s] 1200/1200 [566/566] 1400/1400 [661/661] 1400/1400 [661/661] 1600/1500 [755/708] ARI Net Cooling Capacity Btu [kW] 36,000 [10.5] 40,500 [11.9] 40,500 [11.9] 46,500 [13.6] Net Sensible Capacity Btu [kW] 25,200 [7.4] 29,000 [8.5] 29,000 [8.5] 32,100 [9.4]

Net System Power kW 3.8 4.5 4.5 5.2

Heating Performance (Heat Pumps)

Heating Input Btu [kW] Rating 36,000 [10.5] 41,000 [12] 41,000 [12] 48,000 [14.1] System Power KW/COP 3.4/3.12 3.9/3.1 3.9/3.1 4.6/3.08 Low Temp. Btuh [kW] Rating 21,600 [6.3] 22,600 [6.6] 22,600 [6.6] 28,000 [8.2]

Net Weight lbs. [kg] 409 [186] 416 [189] 420 [191] 441 [200]

System Power KW/COP 3.2/2 3.4/1.96 3.4/1.96 4/2.06

Refrigerant Control TX Valves TX Valves TX Valves TX Valves

HSPF (Btu/Watts-hr) 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8

Compressor

No./Type 1/Copeland Scroll 1/Copeland Scroll 1/Copeland Scroll 1/Copeland Scroll

Outdoor Sound Rating (dB)

76 76 76 78

Outdoor Coil—Fin Type Louvered Louvered Louvered Louvered

Tube Type Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth Tube Size in. [mm] OD 0.375 [9.5] 0.375 [9.5] 0.375 [9.5] 0.375 [9.5] Face Area sq. ft. [sq. m] 12.42 [1.15] 12.42 [1.15] 12.42 [1.15] 12.42 [1.15] Rows / FPI [FPcm] 2 / 18 [7] 2 / 18 [7] 2 / 18 [7] 2 / 18 [7]

Net Latent Capacity Btu [kW] 10,800 [3.2] 11,500 [3.4] 11,500 [3.4] 14,400 [4.2]

Indoor Coil—Fin Type Louvered Louvered Louvered Louvered

Tube Type Rifled Rifled Rifled Rifled Tube Size in. [mm] 0.3125 [7.9] 0.3125 [7.9] 0.3125 [7.9] 0.3125 [7.9] Face Area sq. ft. [sq. m] 10.13 [0.94] 10.13 [0.94] 10.13 [0.94] 10.13 [0.94] Rows / FPI [FPcm] 1 / 18 [7] 1 / 18 [7] 1 / 18 [7] 1 / 18 [7] Refrigerant Control TX Valves TX Valves TX Valves TX Valves Drain Connection No./Size in. [mm] 1/0.75 [19.05] 1/0.75 [19.05] 1/0.75 [19.05] 1/0.75 [19.05]

Outdoor Fan—Type Propeller Propeller Propeller Propeller

No. Used/Diameter in. [mm] 1/22 [559] 1/22 [559] 1/22 [559] 1/22 [559] Drive Type/No. Speeds Direct/1 Direct/1 Direct/1 Direct/1 CFM [L/s] 2600 [1227] 2600 [1227] 2600 [1227] 3000 [1416] No. Motors/HP 1 at 1/5 HP 1 at 1/5 HP 1 at 1/5 HP 1 at 1/3 HP Motor RPM 1075 1075 1075 1075

Indoor Fan—Type FC Centrifugal FC Centrifugal FC Centrifugal FC Centrifugal

No. Used/Diameter in. [mm] 1/10x9 [254x228.6] 1/10x9 [254x228.6] 1/10x9 [254x228.6] 1/10x9 [254x228.6] Drive Type/No. Speeds Direct/1 Direct/2 Direct/2 Direct/3 No. Motors 1 1 1 1 Motor HP 1/3 1/2 1/2 3/4 Motor RPM 1075 1075 1075 1075 Motor Frame Size 48 48 48 56

Filter—Type Field Supplied Field Supplied Field Supplied Field Supplied

Furnished No No No No (No.) Size Recommended in. [mm] (1)1x24x24 [25x610x610] (1)1x24x24 [25x610x610] (1)1x24x24 [25x610x610] (1)1x24x24 [25x610x610]

Refrigerant Charge Oz. [g] 103 [2920] 139 [3941] 139 [3941] 138 [3912] Weights

Ship Weight lbs. [kg] 449 [204] 456 [207] 460 [209] 481 [218]

CONTINUED

NOMINAL SIZES 1.5-4 TONS [5-14.1 kW]

See Page 12 for Notes. [ ] Designates Metric Conversions

GENERAL DATA—RQKA- SERIES

Model RQKA- Series A048JK Cooling Performance

Gross Cooling Capacity Btu [kW] 48,500 [14.2] EER/SEER

9/10 Nominal CFM/ARI Rated CFM [L/s] 1600/1500 [755/708] ARI Net Cooling Capacity Btu [kW] 46,500 [13.6] Net Sensible Capacity Btu [kW] 32,100 [9.4]

Net System Power kW 5.2

Heating Performance (Heat Pumps)

Heating Input Btu [kW] Rating 48,000 [14.1] System Power KW/COP 4.6/3.08 Low Temp. Btuh [kW] Rating 28,000 [8.2]

Net Weight lbs. [kg] 450 [204]

System Power KW/COP 4/2.06

Refrigerant Control TX Valves

HSPF (Btu/Watts-hr) 6.8

Compressor

No./Type 1/Copeland Scroll

Outdoor Sound Rating (dB)

Outdoor Coil—Fin Type Louvered

Tube Type Smooth Tube Size in. [mm] OD 0.375 [9.5] Face Area sq. ft. [sq. m] 12.42 [1.15] Rows / FPI [FPcm] 2 / 18 [7]

Net Latent Capacity Btu [kW] 14,400 [4.2]

Indoor Coil—Fin Type Louvered

Tube Type Rifled Tube Size in. [mm] 0.3125 [7.9] Face Area sq. ft. [sq. m] 10.13 [0.94] Rows / FPI [FPcm] 1 / 18 [7] Refrigerant Control TX Valves Drain Connection No./Size in. [mm] 1/0.75 [19.05]

Outdoor Fan—Type Propeller

No. Used/Diameter in. [mm] 1/22 [559] Drive Type/No. Speeds Direct/1 CFM [L/s] 3000 [1416] No. Motors/HP 1 at 1/3 HP Motor RPM 1075

Indoor Fan—Type FC Centrifugal

No. Used/Diameter in. [mm] 1/10x9 [254x228.6] Drive Type/No. Speeds Direct/1+B34 No. Motors 1 Motor HP 3/4 Motor RPM 1075 Motor Frame Size 48

Filter—Type Field Supplied

Furnished No (No.) Size Recommended in. [mm] (1)1x24x24 [25x610x610]

Refrigerant Charge Oz. [g] 138 [3912] Weights

Ship Weight lbs. [kg] 490 [222]

NOMINAL SIZES 1.5-4 TONS [5-14.1 kW]

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GENERAL DATA—RQMA- SERIES

Model RQMA- Series A018JK A024JK A030JK A036CK Cooling Performance

Gross Cooling Capacity Btu [kW] 19,600 [5.7] 25,000 [7.3] 30,200 [8.8] 36,600 [10.7] EER/SEER

10.5/12 10.6/12 10.2/12 10.5/12 Nominal CFM/ARI Rated CFM [L/s] 600/700 [283/330] 800/800 [378/378] 1000/1050 [472/495] 1200/1200 [566/566] ARI Net Cooling Capacity Btu [kW] 18,800 [5.5] 24,000 [7] 29,000 [8.5] 35,400 [10.4] Net Sensible Capacity Btu [kW] 14,000 [4.1] 17,000 [5] 21,400 [6.3] 25,300 [7.4]

Net System Power kW 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.4

Heating Performance (Heat Pumps)

Heating Input Btu [kW] Rating 18,800 [5.5] 24,000 [7] 29,000 [8.5] 35,800 [10.5] System Power KW/COP 1.7/3.1 2.2/3.2 2.7/3.1 3.2/3.3 Low Temp. Btuh [kW] Rating 10,400 [3] 13,500 [4] 16,000 [4.7] 20,200 [5.9]

Net Weight lbs. [kg] 383 [174] 395 [179] 405 [184] 405 [184]

System Power KW/COP 1.6/1.96 2/2 2.3/2 2.9/2.08

Refrigerant Control TX Valves TX Valves TX Valves TX Valves

HSPF (Btu/Watts-hr) 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2

Compressor

No./Type 1/Copeland Scroll 1/Copeland Scroll 1/Copeland Scroll 1/Copeland Scroll

Outdoor Sound Rating (dB)

76 76 76 76

Outdoor Coil—Fin Type Louvered Louvered Louvered Louvered

Net Latent Capacity Btu [kW] 4800 [1.4] 7000 [2.1] 7600 [2.2] 10,100 [3]

Indoor Coil—Fin Type Louvered Louvered Louvered Louvered

Outdoor Fan—Type Propeller Propeller Propeller Propeller

No. Used/Diameter in. [mm] 1/22 [559] 1/22 [559] 1/22 [559] 1/22 [559] Drive Type/No. Speeds Direct/1 Direct/1 Direct/1 Direct/1 CFM [L/s] 2600 [1227] 2600 [1227] 2600 [1227] 2600 [1227] No. Motors/HP 1 at 1/5 HP 1 at 1/5 HP 1 at 1/5 HP 1 at 1/5 HP Motor RPM 1075 1075 1075 1075

Indoor Fan—Type FC Centrifugal FC Centrifugal FC Centrifugal FC Centrifugal

No. Used/Diameter in. [mm] 1/9x7 [228.6x177.8] 1/9x7 [228.6x177.8] 1/10x9 [254x228.6] 1/10x9 [254x228.6] Drive Type/No. Speeds Direct/2 Direct/2 Direct/2+D33 Direct/1 No. Motors 1 1 1 1 Motor HP 1/4 1/4 1/2 1/3 Motor RPM 1075 1075 1075 1075 Motor Frame Size 48 48 48 48

Filter—Type Field Supplied Field Supplied Field Supplied Field Supplied

Furnished No No No No (No.) Size Recommended in. [mm] (1)1x20x16 [25x508x406] (1)1x20x20 [25x508x508] (1)1x24x24 [25x610x610] (1)1x24x24 [25x610x610]

Refrigerant Charge Oz. [g] 112 [3175] 112 [3175] 119 [3374] 106 [3005] Weights

Ship Weight lbs. [kg] 423 [192] 435 [197] 445 [202] 445 [202]

CONTINUED

NOMINAL SIZES 1.5-3 TONS [5-10.6 kW]

See Page 12 for Notes. [ ] Designates Metric Conversions

GENERAL DATA—RQMA- SERIES

Model RQMA- Series A036JK Cooling Performance

Gross Cooling Capacity Btu [kW] 36,600 [10.7] EER/SEER

10.5/12 Nominal CFM/ARI Rated CFM [L/s] 1200/1200 [566/566] ARI Net Cooling Capacity Btu [kW] 35,400 [10.4] Net Sensible Capacity Btu [kW] 25,300 [7.4]

Net System Power kW 3.4

Heating Performance (Heat Pumps)

Heating Input Btu [kW] Rating 35,800 [10.5] System Power KW/COP 3.2/3.3 Low Temp. Btuh [kW] Rating 20,200 [5.9]

Net Weight lbs. [kg] 405 [184]

System Power KW/COP 2.9/2.08

Refrigerant Control TX Valves

HSPF (Btu/Watts-hr) 7.2

Compressor

No./Type 1/Copeland Scroll

Outdoor Sound Rating (dB)

Outdoor Coil—Fin Type Louvered

Tube Type Smooth Tube Size in. [mm] OD 0.375 [9.5] Face Area sq. ft. [sq. m] 12.42 [1.15] Rows / FPI [FPcm] 2 / 18 [7]

Net Latent Capacity Btu [kW] 10,100 [3]

Indoor Coil—Fin Type Louvered

Tube Type Rifled Tube Size in. [mm] 0.3125 [7.9] Face Area sq. ft. [sq. m] 10.13 [0.94] Rows / FPI [FPcm] 1 / 18 [7] Refrigerant Control TX Valves Drain Connection No./Size in. [mm] 1/0.75 [19.05]

Outdoor Fan—Type Propeller

No. Used/Diameter in. [mm] 1/22 [559] Drive Type/No. Speeds Direct/1 CFM [L/s] 2600 [1227] No. Motors/HP 1 at 1/5 HP Motor RPM 1075

Indoor Fan—Type FC Centrifugal

No. Used/Diameter in. [mm] 1/10x9 [254x228.6] Drive Type/No. Speeds Direct/1 No. Motors 1 Motor HP 1/3 Motor RPM 1075 Motor Frame Size 48

Filter—Type Field Supplied

Furnished No (No.) Size Recommended in. [mm] (1)1x24x24 [25x610x610]

Refrigerant Charge Oz. [g] 106 [3005] Weights

Ship Weight lbs. [kg] 445 [202]

NOMINAL SIZES 1.5-3 TONS [5-10.6 kW]

See Page 12 for Notes. [ ] Designates Metric Conversions

GENERAL DATA—RQKA/RQMA- SERIES

NOTES:

1. Cooling Performance is rated at 95° F ambient, 80° F entering dry bulb, 67° F entering wet bulb. Gross capacity does not include the effect of fan motor heat. ARI capacity is net and includes the effect of fan motor heat. Units are suitable for operation to 20% of nominal cfm. Units are certified in accordance with the Unitary Air Conditioner Equipment certification program, which is based on ARI Standard 210/240 or 360.

2. EER and/or SEER are rated at ARI conditions and in accordance with DOE test procedures.

3. Outdoor Sound Rating shown is tested in accordance with ARI Standard 270.

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