12
To confirm charge levels or, if a leak occurs and charge needs to be
added to the system, it is recommended to evacuate the system
and recharge refrigerant to the unit’s nameplate specifications.
This unit has been rated in the cooling mode at the AHRI rated
conditions of: indoor (80°F db/67°F wb) and outdoor (95°F db).
While operating at this condition, the superheat should range from
9°F to 11°F for each refrigeration circuit measured at the suction
service port located near the compressor.
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ROCEDURE
AND
C
HECKLIST
Begin with power turned off at all disconnects.
A
IR
C
ONDITIONING
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ROCEDURE
1. Turn thermostat system switch to “Cool,” and fan switch
to “Auto” and turn temperature setting as high as it will
go.
2. Inspect all registers and set them to the normal open
position.
3. Turn on the electrical supply at the disconnect.
4. Turn the fan switch to the “ON” position. The blower
should operate after a 7 second delay.
5. Turn the fan switch to “Auto” position. The blower should
stop after a 65 second delay.
6. Slowly lower the cooling temperature until the unit starts.
The compressor, blower and fan should now be operating.
Allow the unit to run 10 minutes, make sure cool air is
being supplied by the unit. On 2 stage models, (models
with a “V” in the 11th position) the unit is now operating
on low speed. After the 10 minute run, continue lowering
cooling temperatire until blower speed incresaes indicating
2nd stage cooling. Make sure cool air is still being supplied
by unit and proceed to step 7.
7. Turn the temperature setting to the highest position,
stopping the unit. The indoor blower will continue to run
for 65 seconds.
8. Turn the thermostat system switch to “OFF” and
disconnect all power when servicing the unit.
HIGH VOLTAGE!
D
ISCONNECT
ALL
POWER
BEFORE
SERVICING
OR
INSTALLING
THIS
UNIT
. M
ULTIPLE
POWER
SOURCES
MAY
BE
PRESENT
. F
AILURE
TO
DO
SO
MAY
CAUSE
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
,
PERSONAL
INJURY
OR
DEATH
.
WARNING
H
EAT
P
UMP
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ROCEDURE
9. Check the cooling mode for the heat pump in the same
manner as above. The reversing valve is energized when
the thermostat is placed in the cooling position. A clicking
sound should be noticeable from the reversing valve. By
lowering the temperature setting to call for cooling, the
contractor is energized. The compressor, blower and fan
should then be running. After the cooling mode is checked
out, turn the thermostat system switch to “OFF
”.
10. Turn the thermostat system switch to “HEAT” and fan
switch to “AUTO
”.
11. Slowly raise the heating temperature setting. When the
heating first stage makes contact, stop raising the
temperature setting.. The compressor, blower and fan
should now be running with the reversing valve in the de-
energized (heating) position. After giving the unit time to
settle out, make sure the unit is supplying heated air.
12. If the outdoor ambient is above 80°F, the unit may trip on
its high pressure cut out when on heating. The compressor
should stop. The heating cycle must be thoroughly
checked, so postpone the test to another day when
conditions are more suitable but-DO NOT FAIL TO TEST.
If the outdoor ambient is low and the unit operates
properly on the heating cycle, you may check the pressure
cutout operation by blocking off the indoor return air until
the unit trips.
13. If unit operates properly in the heating cycle, raise the
temperature setting until the heating second stage makes
contact. Supplemental resistance heat, if installed should
now come on. Make sure it operates properly.
NOTE:
If outdoor thermostats are installed the outdoor
ambient must be below the set point of these thermostats
for the heaters to operate. It may be necessary to jumper
these thermostats to check heater operation if outdoor
ambient is mild.
14. For thermostats with emergency heat switch, return to
step 11. The emergency heat switch is located at the
bottom of the thermostat. Move the switch to emergency
heat. The heat pump will stop, the blower will continue to
run, all heaters will come on and the thermostat
emergency heat light will come on.
15. If checking the unit in the wintertime, when the outdoor
coil is cold enough to actuate the defrost control, observe
at least one defrost cycle to make sure the unit defrosts
completely.
F
INAL
S
YSTEM
C
HECKS
16. Check to see if all supply and return air grilles are adjusted
and the air distribution system is balanced for the best
compromise between heating and cooling.
17. Check for air leaks in the ductwork. See Sections on
Air
Flow Adjustments.
18. Make sure the unit is free of “rattles”, and the tubing in
the unit is free from excessive vibration. Also make sure
tubes or lines are not rubbing against each other or sheet
metal surfaces or edges. If so, correct the trouble.
19. Set the thermostat at the appropriate setting for cooling
and heating or automatic changeover for normal use.
20. Be sure the Owner is instructed on the unit operation, filter,
servicing, correct thermostat operation, etc.
R
EFRIGERATION
P
ERFORMANCE
C
HECK
Check that compressor RLA corresponds to values shown in Ap-
pendix B. RLA draw can be much lower than values listed at low
load conditions and low ambient condensing temperatures. Val-
ues in Appendix B can slightly exceed at high load conditions and
high ambient condensing temperatures.
