ECR International R15C Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual Download Page 1

P/N 240010545 Rev. B [10/24/2014

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Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC)

Packaged Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP)

Installation, Operation &               

Maintenance Manual 

Replacements for: 

R15C 

- American Air Filter series 25 & Others, American    

 

Standard 41

R50C

 - Dunham/Bush Newport Models I, II, III, IV

R60C | R60H

 - Remington , Singer, or Mcquay K/EK

R65C

 - Reminton, Singer, McQuay J/EJ and others

R15C - R50C 

 R60C/H - R65C

ECR International, Inc.

2201 Dwyer Avenue • Utica, New York 13501
Ph: 800.325.5279 • Web: retroaire.com

Summary of Contents for R15C

Page 1: ...e Manual Replacements for R15C American Air Filter series 25 Others American Standard 41 R50C Dunham Bush Newport Models I II III IV R60C R60H Remington Singer or Mcquay K EK R65C Reminton Singer McQuay J EJ and others TM R15C R50C R60C H R65C ECR International Inc 2201 Dwyer Avenue Utica New York 13501 Ph 800 325 5279 Web retroaire com ...

Page 2: ...hese units are tested and rated in accordance with AHRI Standards 310 380 UL 484 Receiving Information 3 Important Safety Information 4 Dimensional Physical Data 5 General Product Information 7 Features 8 Installation Preparation 10 Installation R15C 11 Installation B15C 14 Installation R50C 15 Installation R60C R60H 18 Installation R65C 21 Field Installation of Sensor Wires R65C 24 Sequence of Op...

Page 3: ...l damage identified and complete carrier inspection report Purchaser must notify Manufacturer s Service department of all damage and is responsible for filing any necessary claims with carrier Customer Service 800 228 9364 General Information Installation shall be completed by qualified agency Retain this manual for future reference Installer review this manual to verify unit has been installed co...

Page 4: ...RNING Fire and electrical shock hazard Improper installation could result in death or serious injury Read this manual and understand all requirements before beginning installation The Right Fit for Comfort 4 P N 240010545 Rev B 10 24 2014 WARNING Tampering with PTAC PTHP is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury Do not modify or change this unit Safety Information Installation by qu...

Page 5: ... 75 298 19 38 492 12 43in 316mm 13 53in 344mm 3 50in 89mm 13 38 344mm 13 53in 298mm 11 75in 441mm 17 38in 492mm 19 38in 400mm 15 75in 831mm 32 75in 340mm 13 38in 22mm 87in 385mm 15 14in 105cm 41 38in 546mm 21 52in 20mm 79in 344mm 13 53in 591mm 23 28in 248mm 9 75in 76mm 3 00in 5 Made in USA P N 240010545 Rev B 10 24 2014 R15C R50C DIMENSIONAL PHYSICAL DATA ...

Page 6: ...HYSICAL DATA Figure 3 R60C R60H Chassis Figure 4 R65C Chassis 349mm 13 75in 155mm 6 12in 94mm 3 69in 721mm 28 38in 329mm 12 97in 451mm 17 75in 470mm 18 50in The Right Fit for Comfort 6 P N 240010545 Rev B 10 24 2014 ...

Page 7: ... to utilize 1 stage or 2 stage thermostat 2 stage thermostat is capable of activating emergency heat if auxiliary heat source is available Low ambient protection see Microprocessor control board for details Ability to control normally open or normally closed motor valve switch available on hydronic heat units only Order valve controls for 24V or line voltage All hydronic heat units include molex p...

Page 8: ...der outdoor temperatures Random Start Feature Standard Random start feature is initiated on initial power up or after a power interruption Controller adds a random time delay from 5 120 seconds on start up preventing compressor from starting This staggers the start of multiple units in a single facility preventing a large surge if all units started at the same time Anti Short Cycle Timer Standard ...

Page 9: ...ounted Thermostats PTAC PTHP compatible thermostats Manufacture offers single stage cool heat thermostat that can be used in all RetroAire cooling heating or heat pump applications Thermostat has adjustable setpoint range of between 45 F 7 C and 90 F 32 C For heat pumps manufacture offers a 2 stage heat cool thermostat which allows for emergency heat Selecting A Thermostat When selecting a thermos...

Page 10: ...configuration must match that of cord supplied with RetroAire unit 4 Hard wired units verify power wiring is correctly sized Inspect existing wiring for deficiencies such as cuts or frayed wires Replace any deficient wiring if found 5 Each unit must have separate branch circuit protected by fuse or breaker Refer to unit rating plate for proper wire and breaker or fuse size Use of extension cords i...

Page 11: ...ered field install the hydronic coil on the new unit Coil with old unit can be located in subbase under chassis in a special attachment or above chassis in a special attachment It is necessary to know where the coil is to be located and physical size of the coil so the new coil can be verified if ordered for replacement The new coil should be installed in the same manner as the coil it is replacin...

Page 12: ...cape S for best results T41 Bracket T25 Bracket Electrical Diagram Electrical Diagram found inside of panel Control Box Chassis Blower Rating Plate Unit Mount Controls Remote Mount Controls Fan Speed Switch FSS System Switch SS Thermostat Fan Speed Switch FSS High Pressure Switch HPS Fan Cycle Switch FCS Fresh Air Switch FAS Hydronic No NC Switch Line Cord The Right Fit for Comfort 12 P N 24001054...

Page 13: ...re 7 Weather Angles Reversed to Change Offset Type 25 Weather Angle Type 41 Weather Angle Velcro Strips Sensing Bulb Figure 8 Direction of Baffles and Foam Installation Foam Open Cell 1 2 x 1 2 Both Sides of Unit Type 41 Weather Angle Shown Foam Open Cell 1 x 1 13 Made in USA P N 240010545 Rev B 10 24 2014 ...

Page 14: ...enum See figure 11 Figure 10 Wire Harness and 4 Position Molex Figure 11 Rear View of Installed B15 Wire Harness and 4 Position Molex B15 Wire Harness and 4 Position Molex Yellow Wire to Capacitor Green Ground Wire Motor Wires Figure 12 Front View of R15 Unit with Installed B15 Wire Harness and 4 Position Molex R15 Unit with Installed B15 Wire Harness and 4 Position Molex The Right Fit for Comfort...

Page 15: ...rom outdoor to indoor causing system problems example coils freezing short cycling and constant running of unit 5 Connecting optional hydronic coil controls If hydronic heat option has been ordered field install the hydronic coil on the new unit Coil with old unit can be located in subbase under chassis in a special attachment or above chassis in a special attachment It is necessary to know where ...

Page 16: ... position connector 2 Pin mate Optional Aquastat Connection Hydronic heat option only 1 14 AWG black wire Figure 14 R50C Baffles INSTALLATION R50C Adjustable Weather Angle Dimension A 8 5 8 7 7 8 9 11 16 1 8 2 Dimension B 9 1 2 10 1 4 8 7 16 1 10 1 8 2 Dimensions are calculated without foam gaskets 1 Standard position Factory installed 2 Position for Climate Master 702 and 703 The Right Fit for Co...

Page 17: ...r best results Removeable Control Box Cover Manual Fresh Air Fan Cycle Switch Hydronic NO NC Switch Valve Orientation Switch VOS High Pressure Switch HPS 5 POS Molex 4 POS Molex 6 POS Molex Power Connections 3 POS Molex UM or RMT Connections 5 POS Molex Hydronic Motor Connections 2 POS Molex 17 Made in USA P N 240010545 Rev B 10 24 2014 ...

Page 18: ...bbase under chassis in a special attachment or above chassis in a special attachment It is necessary to know where the coil is to be located and physical size of the coil so the new coil can be verified if ordered for replacement The new coil should be installed in the same manner as the coil it is replacing Hydronic coils are not factory installed and need to be ordered Remove 2 position connecto...

Page 19: ...est results R60 BASE UNIT R60 BLOWER UNIT C60 CONTROL UNIT Rating Plate Wire Diagram Located On Back Of Cover Thermostat Fan Speed Switch FSS System Switch SS High Pressure Switch HPS Fan Cycle Switch FCS Fresh Air Switch FAS Hydronic No Nc Switch Valve Orientation Switch VOS Line Cord 19 Made in USA P N 240010545 Rev B 10 24 2014 ...

Page 20: ...nstallation 1 2 x 1 2 Foam Figure 18 R60C R60H Baffles Baffles Figure 19 R60C R60H Baffle Distance Coil Figure 20 R60C R60H Weather Angeles Reversed to Gain Extra Distance Weather Angle Stop The Right Fit for Comfort 20 P N 240010545 Rev B 10 24 2014 ...

Page 21: ...essary to know where the coil is to be located and physical size of the coil so the new coil can be verified if ordered for replacement The new coil should be installed in the same manner as the coil it is replacing Hydronic coils are not factory installed and need to be ordered Remove 2 position connector assembly from kit bag supplied with unit This will have 2 yellow wires attached Connect this...

Page 22: ...tion Kit R65 CHASSIS B65 BLOWER C65 CONTROL PANEL C65 CONTROL UNIT MOUNT REMOTE Fan Speed Switch FSS System Switch SS Thermostat Fan Cycle Switch FCS Hydronic NO NC Switch Valve Orientation Switch VOS The Right Fit for Comfort 22 P N 240010545 Rev B 10 24 2014 ...

Page 23: ... Against Wall Sleeves Baffles Weather Angle Install 1 2 x 1 2 Foam Tape Figure 24 R65C Air Baffle Kit 550003010 Installation screws screw Place baffle between sheet metal ends of condenser coil as shown Install 3 screws Figure 25 R65C Air Baffle Kit 550003010 Installed 23 Made in USA P N 240010545 Rev B 10 24 2014 ...

Page 24: ...Blower Section Control Box To ensure proper operation connect wires to control board indoor Label Indoor Indoor Outdoor Label Outdoor To ensure proper operation connect wires to control board outdoor 3 Attach control panel cover and wire cover Wire Cover Control Panel Cover The Right Fit for Comfort 24 P N 240010545 Rev B 10 24 2014 ...

Page 25: ...t either for the first time or after a power failure board initializes itself During initialization LED1 is lit for approximately 5 seconds Following initialization a random start timer is initiated Timer adds randomly selected 5 120 seconds to start up sequence reducing possibility of multiple units starting at same time Once random start timer has expired 180 second Anti Short Cycle Timer is ini...

Page 26: ...h call for indoor fan If room temperature is above thermostat setting fan operation continues as noted above If room temperature is below thermostat setting action of the unit will depend on outdoor temperature and freeze sensor status NOTE Remote Mount Heating Operation depends on features of wall mounted thermostat By default fan will cycle with call for Heating For thermostats with AUTO ON fan ...

Page 27: ... 26 3º C or below the indoor fan shuts down and the motorized damper closes fresh air door C With call for heat signal from processor board activates water or steam valve D If unit is equipped with a field installed Aquastat AS the indoor fan start will be delayed until the hydronic coil reaches 100 5 ºF 38 3 ºC The signal to the water or steam valve will continue until the room temperature rises ...

Page 28: ...eet metal panels are in place and secure 8 Attach front panel to the existing cabinet enclosure 9 Verify nothing interferes with room discharge air or return air of units Examples Check for curtains or drapes that obstruct air flow See figure 27 and figure 28 Check for plush carpeting that can obstruct return air These types of obstructions can cause serious damage to the chassis Any obstruction o...

Page 29: ...umper selects heat pump or straight cooling Pins determine whether unit operates as straight cooling or as heat pump See figures 29 and 30 Jumper right pin to center pin for heat pump operation Jumper left pin to center pin for straight cooling operation TEST Jumper selects normal or test mode NOTICE Do not leave unit operating with TEST jumper in TEST position Jumper is for testing only See figur...

Page 30: ...FINAL INSPECTION START UP TEST JUMPER HEAT PUMP JUMPER Figure 31 TEST jumper selects normal or test mode The Right Fit for Comfort 30 P N 240010545 Rev B 10 24 2014 ...

Page 31: ... time delays including anti short cycle and purge times See figure 29 page 29 6 Verify unit is wired correctly including requirements on page 10 7 Connect Electric power to unit 8 Turn unit on Verify proper operation 9 Verify condensate removal A Pour water into base pan B Place unit in cooling mode with condenser fan operating verify water is picked up by slinger ring and thrown onto outdoor coil...

Page 32: ...ond purge time has elapsed 9 If warmer room temperature is desired adjust thermostat to warmer temperature setting which opens the hydronic valve and turns on the indoor fan 10 If cooler room temperature is desired adjust thermostat to cooler temperature setting Hydronic valve closes and indoor fan switches off after sixty second purge time has elapsed 11 Place thermostat or system switch in OFF p...

Page 33: ...rate in heating mode on PTHP s with unit mounted controllers 1 Place thermostat or system switch in HEAT position 2 Adjust thermostat to warmer temperature setting until indoor fan starts running Compressor and outdoor fan will turn on and warm air will begin to flow from unit 3 After space gets warmer adjust thermostat to cooler temperature until compressor cycles off 4 For warmer room temperatur...

Page 34: ...he room temperature rises above the setpoint by 3 F 2 C After space gets warmer hydronic valve will close and indoor fan will switch off after sixty second purge time has elapsed 3 After space gets warmer adjust thermostat to cooler temperature setting hydronic valve will close and indoor fan will switch off after sixty second purge time has elapsed 4 If warmer room temperature is desired adjust t...

Page 35: ...fy weep holes along rear flange of base pan are free of debris WARNING Electrical shock hazard Disconnect power to unit before servicing or accessing control compartment Failure to do follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury NOTICE Perform regular service and maintenance by qualified service agency at least once every 12 months to assure safe trouble free operation and max...

Page 36: ...t board 3 Using small needle nose type pliers disconnect one side of sensor from circuit board A 2 stage thermostat will provide Emergency heat 4 This will appear to circuit board as outdoor coil freeze condition energizing the electric resistance heater on call for heat 5 See Manual Reset Limit Switch for resetting limit switch if needed See figure 33 page 35 Troubleshooting Sensors 1 See figure ...

Page 37: ...rol board and make resistance measurements compare to following sensor resistances Indoor and outdoor coil sensor wires are labeled as is control board 77 F 10KOhms 50 F 19 9KOhms 35 F 30KOhms 30 F 34 4KOhms Thermostat is satisfied but fan is still running If thermostat is set to auto mode once thermostat is satisfied fan will stay energized for extra 60 seconds to purge unit of excess cool or war...

Page 38: ...0 64 R_ _C 18 15 500 4 5 0 64 7 6 425 200 35 17 140 64 Table 5 R60 C H Performance Data Model R60 Cooling Sensible Heat Ratio EER Heat Pump COP Indoor Air Flow Fresh Air Inlet Flow Shipping Weight Btuh kW Btuh kW CFM L s CFM L s lbs Kg R_ _C 09 9 000 2 6 0 78 8 98 N A N A 400 189 35 17 140 64 R_ _H 09 8 800 2 6 8 93 8 100 2 4 2 69 400 189 R_ _C 12 11 500 3 5 0 70 8 45 N A N A 400 189 35 17 140 64 ...

Page 39: ...N A N A N A N A N A Table 7 R15 12 000 BTU Electrical Specifications Table 8 R15 9 000 BTU Electrical Specifications ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply Volt 1 60 Compressor Indoor Fan Motor Outdoor Fan Motor Electric Heat Unit Electrical Ratings Volt Min RLA LRA FLA Hp FLA Hp Htr Volt W HA TCA THA MCA MOCP Plug 115V 104 9 2 55 1 4 0 09 1 6 0 125 N A N A N A N A 12 2 N A 14 5 15 5 20P 208 230V ...

Page 40: ... 7 20P 3 265 3983 15 15 7 19 6 20 4 265 5310 20 20 7 25 9 30 7 30P 5 N A N A N A N A N A N A N A Table 9 R15 Cooling Capacity 15 000 BTU Electrical Specifications Power Supply Volt 1 60 Compressor Indoor Fan Motor Outdoor Fan Motor Electric Heat Unit Electrical Ratings Volt Min RLA LRA FLA Hp FLA Hp Htr Volt W HA TCA THA MCA MOCP Plug 208 230V 197 8 3 44 0 6 0 08 1 0 0 25 0 N A N A N A 9 9 N A 10 ...

Page 41: ...20P 230 3000 13 13 6 17 1 265V 240 4 6 20 0 67 0 8 0 71 0 09 0 N A N A N A 6 0 N A 7 1 15 7 20P 3 277 3500 12 6 13 3 16 6 20 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 12 R50 9 000 BTU Electrical Specifications Power Supply Volt 1 60 Compressor Indoor Fan Motor Outdoor Fan Motor Electric Heat Unit Electrical Ratings Volt Min RLA LRA FLA Hp FLA Hp Htr Volt W HA TCA THA MCA MOCP Plug 208 230V 197 7 4 33 0 6 0 ...

Page 42: ...5V 104 8 45 6 1 4 0 09 2 5 0 17 N A N A N A N A 11 0 N A 13 0 20 HARD WIRE 208 230V 197 4 22 2 0 6 0 08 1 1 0 15 0 N A N A N A 5 3 N A 6 3 15 3 208 2454 11 8 12 4 15 5 20 230 3000 13 13 6 17 1 4 208 3271 15 7 16 3 20 4 25 230 4000 17 4 18 22 5 Table 15 R65 9 000 BTU Electrical Specifications ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS The Right Fit for Comfort 42 P N 240010545 Rev B 10 24 2014 ...

Page 43: ...65 3983 15 15 7 19 6 20 4 265 5310 20 20 7 25 9 30 5 N A N A N A N A N A N A Table 16 R60 12 000 BTU Electrical Specifications Table 17 R60 9 000 BTU Electrical Specifications Power Supply Volt 1 60 Compressor Indoor Fan Motor Outdoor Fan Motor Electric Heat Unit Electrical Ratings Volt Min RLA LRA FLA Hp FLA Hp Htr Volt W HA TCA THA MCA MOCP Plug 208 230V 197 5 6 29 0 6 0 08 0 71 0 09 0 N A N A N...

Page 44: ...A 9 5 15 3 265 3983 15 15 7 19 6 20 4 265 5310 20 20 7 25 9 30 5 N A N A N A N A N A N A Table 18 R60 Cooling Capacity 15 000 BTU Electrical Specifications Power Supply Volt 1 60 Compressor Indoor Fan Motor Outdoor Fan Motor Electric Heat Unit Electrical Ratings Volt Min RLA LRA FLA Hp FLA Hp Htr Volt W HA TCA THA MCA MOCP Plug 208 230V 197 8 3 44 0 6 0 08 1 0 0 25 0 N A N A N A 9 9 N A 12 20 HARD...

Page 45: ...Full Load Amps Hp Horse Power W Watts HA Heater Amps TCA Total Cooling Amps THA Total Heating Amps MCA Minimum Circuit Amps MOCP Maximum Over Current Protection ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 45 Made in USA P N 240010545 Rev B 10 24 2014 ...

Page 46: ...NOTES The Right Fit for Comfort 46 P N 240010545 Rev B 10 24 2014 ...

Page 47: ...ely corrosive installation environments equipment usage during construction shipping or handling RETROAIRE IS ALSO NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR Damages caused by faulty or interrupted power supply or electrical service Damages caused by acts of God including but not limited to wind hail floods lightning earthquakes or other conditions beyond the control of RetroAire FURTHER LIMITATIONS All implied warranti...

Page 48: ...TM ECR International Inc 2201 Dwyer Avenue Utica New York 13501 Phone 1 800 325 5279 Web retroaire com ...

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