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ISO 9001:2008
HYDRONIC AIR HANDLER
RWIT-
SUPERSEDES 92-24161-150-00
92-24161-150-01
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
!
WHEN AN AIR HANDLER IS
INSTALLED SO THAT SUPPLY
DUCTS CARRY AIR CIRCULATED
BY THE AIR HANDLER TO AREAS
OUTSIDE THE SPACE
CONTAINING THE AIR HANDLER,
THE RETURN AIR SHALL ALSO
BE HANDLED BY DUCT(S)
SEALED TO THE AIR HANDLER
CASING AND TERMINATING
OUTSIDE THE SPACE
CONTAINING THE AIR HANDLER.
WARNING
!
INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY
WITH ALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDING:
• AIR HANDLER OPERATING
UNDER THERMOSTATIC
CONTROL;
• RETURN AIR DUCT SEALED TO
THE AIR HANDLER;
• AIR FILTERS IN PLACE;
• RETURN AIR TEMPERATURE
MAINTAINED BETWEEN 55°F
(13°C) AND 80°F (27°C); AND
• CLEAN AIR HANDLER, DUCT
WORK AND COMPONENTS
UPON SUBSTANTIAL
COMPLETION OF THE
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS,
AND VERIFY AIR HANDLER
OPERATING CONDITIONS
INCLUDING FLOW RATE AND
TEMPERATURE RISE,
ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTICE
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OR
INSTALLATION NOT MADE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY
(UL) CERTIFICATION OR THESE
INSTRUCTIONS, CAN RESULT IN
UNSATISFACTORY OPERATION
AND/OR DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AND ARE NOT COVERED
BY THE UNIT WARRANTY.
WARNING
!
DUCT LEAKS CAN CREATE AN
UNBALANCED SYSTEM AND
DRAW POLLUTANTS SUCH AS
DIRT, DUST, FUMES AND ODORS
INTO THE HOME CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE. FUMES
AND ODORS FROM TOXIC,
VOLATILE OR FLAMMABLE
CHEM I CALS, AS WELL AS AUTOMOBILE EXHAUST AND CARBON
MONOXIDE (CO), CAN BE DRAWN
INTO THE LIVING SPACE
THROUGH LEAKING DUCTS AND
UNBALANCED DUCT SYSTEMS
CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH (SEE FIGURE 2).
• IF AIR-MOVING EQUIPMENT OR
DUCTWORK IS LOCATED IN
GARAGES OR OFF-GARAGE
STORAGE AREAS - ALL JOINTS,
SEAMS, AND OPENINGS IN THE
EQUIPMENT AND DUCT MUST
BE SEALED TO LIMIT THE
MIGRATION OF TOXIC FUMES
AND ODORS INCLUDING CAR BON MONOXIDE FROM
MIGRATING INTO THE LIVING
SPACE.
• IF AIR-MOVING EQUIPMENT OR
DUCTWORK IS LOCATED IN
SPACES CONTAINING FUEL
BURNING APPLIANCES SUCH
AS WATER HEATERS OR
BOILERS - ALL JOINTS, SEAMS,
AND OPENINGS IN THE EQUIP MENT AND DUCT MUST ALSO
BE SEALED TO PREVENT
DEPRESSURIZATION OF THE
SPACE AND POSSIBLE
MIGRATION OF COMBUSTION
BYPRODUCTS INCLUDING
CARBON MONOXIDE INTO THE
LIVING SPACE.
NOTICE
APPLICATION OF THIS HYDRONIC
AIR HANDLER SHOULD BE
INDOORS. SPECIAL ATTENTION
SHOULD BE GIVEN TO UNIT
SIZING AND PIPING, FILLING, AND
PURGING.
CAUTION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
CAUTION MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY. SHEET
METAL PARTS MAY HAVE
SHARP EDGES OR BURRS. USE
CARE AND WEAR APPROPRIATE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
CAUTION
!
WHEN USED IN COOLING
APPLICATIONS, EXCESSIVE
SWEATING MAY OCCUR WHEN
UNIT IS INSTALLED IN AN
UNCONDITIONED SPACE. THIS
CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
NOTICE
IN COMPLIANCE WITH
RECOGNIZED CODES, IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT AN
AUXILIARY DRAIN PAN BE
INSTALLED UNDER ALL
EVAPORATOR COILS AND UNITS
CONTAINING EVAPORATOR
COILS AND AIR HANDLERS USED
WITH 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, A
STOPPAGE IN THE PRIMARY
CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPING OR
ANY WATER LEAK POTENTIAL
FROM THE AIR HANDLER.
WARNING
!
DO NOT OPERATE THE SYSTEM
WITHOUT FILTERS. A PORTION
OF THE DUST ENTRAINED IN THE
AIR MAY TEMPORARILY LODGE
IN THE DUCT RUNS AND AT THE
SUPPLY REGISTERS. THIS
RESIDUE COULD SOIL CEILINGS,
WALLS, DRAPES, CARPETS AND
OTHER ARTICLES IN THE HOUSE.
SOOT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR
WITH FILTERS IN PLACE, WHEN
CERTAIN TYPES OF CANDLES,
OIL LAMPS OR STANDING PILOTS
ARE BURNED.
CAUTION
!
HORIZONTAL UNITS MUST BE
CONFIGURED FOR RIGHT HAND
AIR SUPPLY OR LEFT HAND AIR
SUPPLY. HORIZONTAL DRAIN
PAN MUST BE LOCATED UNDER
INDOOR COIL. FAILURE TO USE
THE DRAIN PAN CAN RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
NOTICE
!
CODES AND STANDARDS:
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THE INSTALLER TO FOLLOW ALL
NATIONAL CODES, STANDARDS
AND LOCAL ORDINANCES, IN
ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS
LAID OUT IN THIS MANUAL. THE
INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY
WITH REGULATIONS OF THE
LOCAL BUILDING, HEATING,
PLUMBING, AND OTHER CODES.
WHERE LOCAL CODES ARE NOT
APPLICABLE, THE INSTALLATION
MUST COMPLY WITH THE
NATIONAL CODES AND ANY AND
ALL AUTHORITIES HAVING
JURISDICTION.
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WARNING
!
IMPORTANT: 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
California's OEHHA (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.
RWI(-) HYDRONIC AIR HANDLERS ARE EQUIPPED STANDARD WITH
STAINLESS STEEL PUMPS AND COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA PER AB1953
AND VERMONT PER SB152 FOR USE IN AIR HANDLER AND IN AN OPEN
SYSTEM WITH POTABLE WATER.
IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF
THIS PRODUCT, COMPLETELY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO
ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE, MAINTAIN OR REPAIR
THIS PRODUCT. UPON UNPACKING OF THE AIR HANDLER, INSPECT ALL
PARTS FOR DAMAGE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND START-UP.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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9
10
6
4
7
5
1
2
3
FIGURE 1
THE RWI(-) SERIES HYDRONIC AIR HANDLERS ARE DESIGN-CERTIFIED BY UL
ITEMITEM
NO. PART NAMENO. PART NAME
1DOOR SWITCH7PUMP
2JUNCTION BOX8WATER INLET (OUTLET FOR 14” HAH)
3TRANSFORMERS9WATER OUTLET (INLET FOR 14” HAH)
4CAPACITORS10 BLOWER MOTOR
5LOW VOLTAGE (THERMOSTAT) TERMINAL11 HYDRONIC COIL ASSEMBLY
6BLOWER
ST-A1242-01-X0
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION ABOUT
EFFICIENCY AND INDOOR
AIR QUALITY
Central cooling and heating
equipment is only as efficient as the
duct system that carries the cooled or
heated air. To maintain efficiency,
comfort and good indoor air quality, it
is important to have the proper
balance between the air being
supplied to each room and the air
returning to the cooling and heating
equipment.
Proper balance and sealing of the
duct system improves the efficiency
of the heating and air conditioning
system and improves the indoor air
quality of the home by reducing the
amount of airborne pollutants that
enter homes from spaces where the
ductwork and/or equipment is
located. The manufacturer and the
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency’s ENERGY STAR Program
recommend that central duct systems
be checked by a qualified contractor
for proper balance and sealing.
WARNING
!
DUCT LEAKS CAN CREATE AN
UNBALANCED SYSTEM AND
DRAW POLLUTANTS SUCH AS
DIRT, DUST, FUMES AND ODORS
INTO THE HOME CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE. FUMES
AND ODORS FROM TOXIC,
VOLATILE OR FLAMMABLE
CHEMICALS, AS WELL AS
AUTOMOBILE EXHAUST AND
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO), CAN
BE DRAWN INTO THE LIVING
SPACE THROUGH LEAKING
DUCTS AND UNBALANCED DUCT
SYSTEMS CAUSING PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH (SEE FIGURE
2).
• IF AIR-MOVING EQUIPMENT OR
DUCTWORK IS LOCATED IN
GARAGES OR OFF-GARAGE
STORAGE AREAS - ALL JOINTS,
SEAMS, AND OPENINGS IN THE
EQUIPMENT AND DUCT MUST
BE SEALED TO LIMIT THE
MIGRATION OF TOXIC FUMES
AND ODORS INCLUDING
CARBON MONOXIDE FROM
MIGRATING INTO THE LIVING
SPACE.
• IF AIR-MOVING EQUIPMENT OR
DUCTWORK IS LOCATED IN
SPACES CONTAINING FUEL
BURNING APPLIANCES SUCH
AS WATER HEATERS OR
BOILERS - ALL JOINTS, SEAMS,
AND OPENINGS IN THE
EQUIPMENT AND DUCT MUST
ALSO BE SEALED TO PREVENT
DEPRESSURIZATION OF THE
SPACE AND POSSIBLE
MIGRATION OF COMBUSTION
BYPRODUCTS INCLUDING
CARBON MONOXIDE INTO THE
LIVING SPACE.
NOTICE
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OR
INSTALLATION NOT MADE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE UL
CERTIFICATION OR THESE
INSTRUCTIONS, CAN RESULT IN
UNSATISFACTORY OPERATION
AND/OR DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AND ARE NOT COVERED BY
THE UNIT WARRANTY.
NOTICE
IN COMPLIANCE WITH
RECOGNIZED CODES, IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT AN
AUXILIARY DRAIN PAN BE
INSTALLED UNDER ALL
EVAPORATOR COILS OR UNITS
CONTAINING EVAPORATOR COILS
OR AIR HANDLERS USED WITH
EVAPORATOR COILS THAT ARE
LOCATED IN ANY AREA OF A
STRUCTURE 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.
FIGURE 2
MIGRATION OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES, FUMES, AND ODORS INTO LIVING SPACES
RECEIVING
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.
• After unit has been delivered to job
site, remove carton, taking care
not to damage unit.
• Check the unit rating plate for unit
size, voltage, phase, etc. to be
sure equipment matches what is
required for the job specification.
• Read the entire instructions before
starting the installation.
• Some building codes require extra
cabinet insulation and gasketing
when unit is installed in attic
applications.
• If installed in an unconditioned
space, apply caulking around the
power wires, control wires,
refrigerant tubing and condensate
line where they enter the cabinet.
Seal the power wires on the inside
where they exit conduit opening.
Caulking is required to prevent air
leakage into and condensate from
forming inside the unit, control box,
and on electrical controls.
• Install the unit in such a way as to
allow necessary access to the
coil/pump and blower/control
compartment.
• Install the unit in a level position to
ensure proper condensate
drainage. Make sure unit is level in
both directions within 1/8”.
• Install the unit in accordance with
any local code which may apply
and the national codes. Latest
editions are available from:
“National Fire Protection
Association, Inc., Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.” These
publications are:
• ANSI/NFPA No. 70-(Latest Edition)
National Electrical Code.
• NFPA90A Installation of Air
Conditioning and Ventilating
Systems.
• NFPA90B Installation of Warm Air
Heating and Air Conditioning
Systems.
• The equipment has been
evaluated in accordance with the
Code of Federal Regulations,
Chapter XX, Part 3280.
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LOCATION REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS
FRONT
BACK
THE AIR INLET IS NOT ALLOWED TO BE AT THE FRONT
OR BACK OF THE AIR HANDLER.
DO NOT POSITION THE AIR HANDLER ON ITS BACK OR
WITH IT FACE DOWN. DO NOT CUT SIDES OF
HORIZONTAL APPLICATION.
PROHIBITED INSTALLATIONS
NOTE: MULTIPLE AIR
HANDLERS CONFIGURED
FOR INSTALLATION WITH A
SINGLE TANKLESS WATER IS
PROHIBITED.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1. IMPORTANT: If installing the unit
over a finished ceiling or living
area, be certain to install an
auxiliary condensate drain pan
under the entire unit. This
auxiliary drain pan should extend
under any evaporator coil
installed with the air handler and
the open portion of the
condensate drain assembly.
2. IMPORTANT: If using a cooling
evaporator coil with this air
handler:
Be sure the air passes over the
coil/pump before passing over
the cooling coil.
FIGURE 3
IMPORTANT: Support this unit
when installed. Since this air
handler is suitable for attic or
crawl space installations, it may
be installed on combustible wood
flooring or by using support
brackets. See Figure 5.
5. IMPORTANT: If installing in a
utility room, be sure the door
is wide enough to:
a. allow the largest part of the air
handler to pass; or
b. allow any other appliance
(such as a water heater)
to pass.
6. IMPORTANT: This air handler is
not approved or recommended
for installation on its back, with
access doors facing upwards
(see Figure 3).
CLEARANCE ACCESSIBILITY
The design of air handlers with input
ratings as listed in the tables under
Figure 4 are certified by UL for the
clearances to combustible materials
shown in inches.
See name/rating plate and clearance
label for specific model number and
clearance information.
Service clearance of at least 24” is
recommended in front of
all air handlers.
NOTE: Use recommended 24”
clearance if accessibility clearances
are greater than fire protection
clearances.
Air handlers are shipped with a
bottom closure panel installed.
When bottom return air is used,
remove the panel by removing the
two screws attaching the panel to
the front base angle.
SITE SELECTION
1. Select a site in the building near
the center of the proposed, or
existing, duct system.
2. Locate the air handler to maintain
proper clearance to combustibles
as shown in the following tables.
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FIGURE 4
RETURN AIRSUPPLY AIR
TOP
BOTTOM
LEFT
RIGHT
FRONT
OPTIONAL RETURN AIR CUTOUT
(EITHER SIDE)
OPTIONAL RETURN AIR CUTOUT
(EITHER SIDE)
A
I
R
F
L
O
W
A
B
C
REF
D
E
F
G
H
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES, UPFLOW, HORIZONTAL LEFT OR RIGHT, DOWNFLOW
⁄8
⁄8
⁄16
3
⁄16193
13
⁄16
5
7
7
⁄85
5
⁄16194
⁄16194
⁄1619
7
13
13
⁄216
⁄217
1
1
⁄216
⁄223
1
1
⁄216
⁄223
1
1
ST-A1242-03-X0
ModelABCDEF
RW1T06A361717
RW1T08A482121202016
RW1T04A241414131316
RW1T10A602424
Note: Service clearance of 24” is recommended in front of air handler.
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SELECTION PROCEDURE
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Model Number Nomenclature
(WITH EXAMPLE)
I. Define hot water load for the total
required domestic hot water
usage.
As an example, let’s assume that the
selected Tankless Water Heater for your
whole house solution is the RTG-74 and
your calculated heat gain and heat loss
values are as stated in section II.
II. Determine cooling and heating
requirements at design conditions:
The ACCA’s Manual J Residential Load
Calculation method is the established
trade standard, approved by ANSI, for
the correct siziing and selection of
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning
and Refrigeration (HVACR) equipment in
residential homes. The most recent
revision is the eight edition, an allinclusive new approach to ensuring that
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) systems are as
efficient, safe, and healthy as possible.
Refer to the Air Conditioning Contractors
of America website at:
http://www.acca.org/tech/manualj/
qualified HVACR contractor for further
assistance.
Before using the Airflow Performance
Table calculate the total static pressure
required. From the given example, note
the Wet Coil Pressure Drop (selected
from the field supplied Evaporative
Cased Coil Installation Instructions), and
the Filter Pressure Drop. Determine both
static pressures at 1600 CFM:
(.08 inches if the included filter is used; refer to
the filter’s manufacturer’s instructions if another
filter is used.)
Total Static Pressure. . . 0.58 in. W.C.
IV. Select unit based on required
cooling capacity airflow:
For an initial selection, choose a unit
size that will provide the required
airflow. Refer to Airflow Performance
Table. Note that at 0.6 ESP (external
static pressure) the
RW1T06A3617NAA unit will deliver
1560 CFM when configured for HIGH
speed.
V. Select heating capacity of unit
to provide the requisite design
condition:
From the Hydronic Air Handler/
Tankless Water Heater, note that the
unit RW1T06A3617NAA, (as selected
above) when matched with the RTG95 Tankless Water Heater, will
provide 59.2 MBH (59,200 BTU/HR)
at an input water temperature (to Air
Handler) of 150°F.