Friedrich VEA24K00 Series Installation & Operation Manual Download Page 8

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920-159-02 (10-04)

3) Electrical Information (continued)

IMPORTANT:  ALL 208/230V CHASSIS MUST BE HARD WIRED WITH PROPERLY SIZED 
BREAKER.   SEE NAMEPLATE FOR SPECIFIC CHASSIS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS.  
SEE PAGE 9 - FIGURE 8 FOR UNIT WIRING AND WALL THERMOSTAT WIRING.  SEE PAGE 
7 FOR WIRE SIZE.  USE HACR TYPE BREAKERS TO AVOID NUISANCE TRIPS.  ALL FIELD 
WIRING MUST BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC AND LOCAL CODES.

Electrical Requirements

Figure 6

Note: All fi eld wiring must comply with NEC and local codes. It 
is the responsibility of the installer to insure that the electrical 
codes are met.

Wire Size

Use ONLY wiring size recommended for single 
out let branch circuit.

Fuse/Circuit 
Breaker

Use  ONLY  type  and  size  fuse  or  HACR  circuit 
breaker indicated on unit's rating plate (See sample 
on page 6). Proper current protection to the unit is 
the responsibility of the own er. 

Grounding

Unit MUST be grounded from branch circuit to 
unit, or through separate ground wire provided on 
permanently connected units.  Be sure that branch 
circuit or general purpose outlet is ground ed.

Wire Sizing

Use recommended wire size given in tables and 
install a single branch circuit.  All wiring must comply 
with local and national codes.  NOTE: Use copper 
conductors only.

CAUTION

Elec tric shock haz ard.

Turn OFF elec 

tric pow er be fore service 

or in stal la tion.

All electrical connections and wir ing MUST 
be in stalled by a qual i fi ed elec tri cian and 
con form to the Na tion al Elec tri cal Code and 
all local codes which have ju ris dic tion.

Failure  to  do  so  can  result  in  prop er ty 
damage, per son al injury and/or death.

Drain Connection 
and Location

Figure 7

CAUTION:

 

THE ACCESSORY DRAIN PAN 

(VPDP1) MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE 
INSTALLING THE UNIT.

1.  The accessory drain pan has two (2) 

provisions (left & right) for connecting an 
external condensate drain.

2.  

fi eld supplied condensate drain system 

must be connected to one of the two 3/4" 
FPT connections.

3.  The remaining connection must be plugged 

using the 3/4" pipe plug (provided) and fi eld 
suppled tefl on tape or pipe joint compound.

4.  Failure to follow these procedures may 

result in serious property damage.

5.  This is the primary drain pan. A fi eld supplied 

secondary condensate pan may be applied. 
Check with local codes.

Summary of Contents for VEA24K00 Series

Page 1: ...920 159 02 10 04 VERT I PAK A SERIES SINGLE PACKAGE VERTICAL AIR CONDITIONINGSYSTEM 24 000 BTU h INSTALLATION OPERATION GUIDE...

Page 2: ...tion 9 Thermostat Control 12 10 Low Ambient Protection for Compressor Fan 12 11 Heating Defrost Heat Pump Models only 12 12 Fresh Air Door 13 13 Condensate Disposal System 13 IV Service Maintenance Wa...

Page 3: ...bery a clearance of 24 from the outdoor louver should be maintained For major obstructions such as a solid fence wall or other heat rejecting device like a condensing unit a mini mum distance of 72 sh...

Page 4: ...tors under unit Factory collar accepts 10 ex duct Section I General Speci cations VERT I PAK MODEL IDENTIFICATION GUIDE MODEL NUMBER V E A 24 K 50 RT A SERIES ELECTRIC HEATER SIZE A Series 00 No elect...

Page 5: ...x 23 deep x 47 1 4 high VPAWP1 8 1 14 Wall Plenum cut out dimensions 24 5 8 wide x 30 7 8 high VPRG4 Access Panel cutout dimensions 27 wide by 55 3 4 high See Figure 8 Page 10 for proper chassis inst...

Page 6: ...e outside wall plenum Part A Inside Wall Plenum Part B Wall Plenum Outdoor Louver Installation Rough opening dimension 24 5 8 wide x 30 7 8 high Ensure that the bottom of the plenum is 1 1 2 from the...

Page 7: ...2 4 K 7 5 V H A V E A 2 4 K 1 0 230 208 230 208 230 208 230 208 230 208 230 208 68 68 68 68 68 68 13 7 12 4 13 7 12 4 13 7 12 4 13 7 12 4 13 7 12 4 13 7 12 4 17 2 15 9 22 1 20 3 30 7 28 1 44 3 40 3 57...

Page 8: ...that branch circuit or general purpose outlet is grounded Wire Sizing Use recommended wire size given in tables and installasinglebranchcircuit Allwiringmustcomply with local and national codes NOTE...

Page 9: ...KW 2 5 KW 3 4 KW HEATER BLACK SEE NOTE 6 PRESSURE WHITE RELAY HEAT RELAY HEAT RELAY HEAT RELAY HEAT BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED 2 5KW 3 4KW 5...

Page 10: ...ccessories for installation details Return Air Grille Options Figure 9 VPRG2 Return Air Grille Unit requires a eld supplied access door or panel and a 16 x 20 lter VPRG4 Return Air Grille with Access...

Page 11: ...drain to the condensate exit location Be sure to use te on tape or approved pipe sealant on all drain connections and plugs see page 8 C Place the chassis into the closet with the outdoor side facing...

Page 12: ...callyswitchestoelectricheatduring defrost Whentheoutdoorambienttemperaturedropsbelowa45 F factory setting the chassis automatically switches to electric heat As outdoor ambient temperatures rise above...

Page 13: ...bly Maintenance can be accomplished easily by referring to the following directions However before performing any maintenance consider these important safety precautions WARNING ElectricalShockHazard...

Page 14: ...pany International Division Any defective part to be replaced must be made available to FRIEDRICH in exchange for the replacement part Reasonable proof must be presented to establish the date of insta...

Page 15: ...thermostat with one touch adjustment Mounts to wall for control of unit Same as VPAL2 but can be ordered in a special color to match the exterior wall ARCHITECTURAL LOUVER Extruded aluminum louver tha...

Page 16: ...ctory Certi ed Parts FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO Post Office Box 1540 San Antonio Texas 78295 1540 4200 N Pan Am Expressway San Antonio Texas 78218 5212 210 357 4400 Fax 210 357 4480 www friedrich c...

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