Before making liquid tube connections, install factory-supplied
solenoid valve on indoor liquid fitting. (See Fig. 4.) Be sure to use
flare adapter supplied with the indoor coil when making connec-
tions.
CAUTION:
Wiring must comply with local codes and
NEC requirements, if a field-supplied control power
source is needed when adding solenoid.
1. Remove coil liquid connection cap and discard.
2. Mount solenoid valve on liquid tube, making sure valve
flow arrow points toward indoor coil. Mount valve in any
position except with valve body at top and electric coil at
bottom. (See Fig. 4.) Solenoid valve is to be installed a
maximum of 2 ft from indoor coil.
CAUTION:
Avoid valve damage while brazing by
wrapping valve with a heat-sinking material such as a wet
cloth.
3. Braze valve onto end of liquid tube using silver bearing or
non-silver bearing brazing material. Consult local code
requirements.
4. Braze flare adapter onto outlet end of solenoid valve.
5. Wire solenoid coil into system control circuit.
VIII.
MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury or death, do not
supply power to unit with compressor terminal box cover
removed.
Be sure field wiring complies with local and national fire, safety,
and electrical codes, and voltage to system is within limits shown
on unit rating plate. Contact local power company for correction of
improper voltage. See unit rating plate for recommended circuit
protection device.
NOTE:
Operation of unit on improper line voltage constitutes
abuse and could affect unit reliability. See unit rating plate. Do not
install unit in system where voltage or phase imbalance (3 phase)
may fluctuate above or below permissible limits.
NOTE:
Use copper wire only between disconnect switch and
unit.
NOTE:
Install branch circuit disconnect of adequate size per
NEC to handle unit starting current. Locate disconnect within sight
from and readily accessible from unit, per Section 440-14 of NEC.
A.
Route Ground and Power Wires
Remove access panel to gain access to unit wiring. Extend wires
from disconnect through power wiring hole provided and into unit
control box.
WARNING:
The unit cabinet must have an uninter-
rupted or unbroken ground to minimize personal injury if
an electrical fault should occur. The ground may consist
of electrical wire or metal conduit when installed in
accordance with existing electrical codes. Failure to
follow this warning can result in an electric shock, fire, or
death.
B.
Connect Ground and Power Wires
Connect ground wire to ground connection in control box for
safety. Connect power wiring to contactor as shown in Fig. 6.
C.
Connect Control Wiring
Route 24-v control wires through control wiring grommet and
connect leads to control wiring. (See Fig. 7.)
Use No. 18 AWG color-coded, insulated (35°C minimum) wire. If
thermostat is located more than 100 ft from unit, as measured
along the control voltage wires, use No. 16 AWG color-coded wire
to avoid excessive voltage drop.
All wiring must be NEC Class 1 and must be separated from
incoming power leads.
Use furnace transformer, fan coil transformer, or accessory trans-
former for control power, 24-v/40-va minimum.
NOTE:
Use of available 24-v accessories may exceed the mini-
mum 40-va power requirement. Determine total transformer load-
ing and increase the transformer capacity or split the load with an
accessory transformer as required.
IX.
COMPRESSOR CRANKCASE HEATER
When equipped with a crankcase heater, furnish power to heater a
minimum of 24 hr before starting unit. To furnish power to heater
only, set thermostat to OFF and close electrical disconnect to
outdoor unit.
A crankcase heater is required if refrigerant tubing is longer than
50 ft. Refer to Residential Split System Long-Line Application
Guideline.
Fig. 5—Solenoid Valve Installation
A87044
ELECTRICAL JUNCTION
ELECTRICAL COIL
VALVE
FLOW ARROW
STRAIGHT
3
/
8
IN. STUD
NOTE: System flow direction
must match arrow on
bottom of body.
Fig. 6—Line Power Connections
A94025
DISCONNECT
PER N.E.C. AND/OR
LOCAL CODES
CONTACTOR
GROUND
LUG
FIELD GROUND
WIRING
FIELD POWER
WIRING
BLUE
3 PHASE ONLY
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