Manual 2100-526H
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SHIPPING DAMAGE
Upon receipt of equipment, the carton should be
checked for external signs of shipping damage. If
damage is found, the receiving party must contact
the last carrier immediately, preferably in writing,
requesting inspection by the carrier’s agent.
GENERAL
The equipment covered in this manual is to be installed
by trained, experienced service and installation
technicians.
The refrigerant system is completely assembled and
charged. All internal wiring is complete.
The unit is designed for use with or without duct work.
Flanges are provided for attaching the supply and
return ducts.
These instructions explain the recommended method
to install the air cooled self-contained unit and the
electrical wiring connections to the unit.
These instructions and any instructions packaged with
any separate equipment required to make up the entire
air conditioning system should be carefully read before
beginning the installation. Note particularly “Starting
Procedure” and any tags and/or labels attached to the
equipment.
While these instructions are intended as a general
recommended guide, they do not supersede any
national and/or local codes in any way. Authorities
having jurisdiction should be consulted before the
installation is made. See page 3 for information on
codes and standards.
Size of unit for a proposed installation should be based
on heat loss calculation made according to methods of
Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). The
air duct should be installed in accordance with the
Standards of the National Fire Protection Association
for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating
Systems of Other Than Residence Type, NFPA No.
90A, and Residence Type Warm Air Heating and Air
Conditioning Systems, NFPA No. 90B. Where local
regulations are at a variance with instructions, installer
should adhere to local codes.
DUCT WORK
All duct work, supply and return, must be properly sized
for the design airflow requirement of the equipment.
Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is
an excellent guide to proper sizing. All duct work or
portions thereof not in the conditioned space should be
properly insulated in order to both conserve energy and
prevent condensation or moisture damage.
Refer to Table 10 for maximum static pressure available
for duct design.
Design the duct work according to methods given by
the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).
When duct runs through unheated spaces, it should be
insulated with a minimum of 1-inch of insulation. Use
insulation with a vapor barrier on the outside of the
insulation. Flexible joints should be used to connect the
duct work to the equipment in order to keep the noise
transmission to a minimum.
A 1/4 inch clearance to combustible material for the
first three feet of duct attached to the outlet air frame is
required. See Wall Mounting Instructions and Figures 3
and 4 for further details.
Ducts through the walls must be insulated and all joints
taped or sealed to prevent air or moisture entering the
wall cavity.
Any grille that meets the 5/8 inch louver criteria, may
be used. It is recommended that Bard Return Air
Grille Kit RG-5 or RFG-5 be installed when no return
duct is used. Contact distributor or factory for ordering
information. If using a return air filter grille, filters
must be of sufficient size to allow a maximum velocity
of 400 fpm.
NOTE: If no return air duct is used, applicable
installation codes may limit this cabinet to
installation only in a single story structure.
FILTERS
A 2-inch pleated filter is supplied with each unit. The
filter slides into position making it easy to service. This
filter can be serviced from the outside by removing
the filter access panel. The internal filter brackets are
adjustable to accommodate the 1-inch filter by bending
up the tabs to allow spacing for the 1-inch filters.
CONDENSATE DRAIN
A plastic drain hose extends from the drain pan at
the top of the unit down to the unit base. There are
openings in the unit base for the drain hose to pass
through. In the event the drain hose is connected to
a drain system of some type, it must be an open or
vented type system to assure proper drainage.
CAUTION
Some installations may not require any return
air duct. A return air grille is required with
installations not requiring a return air duct.
The spacing between louvers on the grille
shall not be larger than 5/8 inches.
