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INTRODUCTION ........................................................... 2

Checking Product Received ......................................... 2
Message to the Homeowner ........................................ 2
Before Beginning Installation ...................................... 2

REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................... 2

Ordering Parts ................................................................ 2
SERVICE PARTS DEPARTMENT ................................... 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 3

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels ....... 3

CODES AND REGULATIONS ....................................... 3

General ............................................................................ 3
EPA Regulations ............................................................. 3
National Codes ............................................................... 3

MAJOR COMPONENTS ............................................... 3

General ............................................................................ 3

INSTALLATION ............................................................ 3

Pre-Installation Checkpoints ........................................ 3
Clearance ........................................................................ 4
Location ........................................................................... 4
Outside Slab Installation (Figure 1) ............................ 4
Rooftop Installation (Figure 2) ..................................... 4

DUCTING ...................................................................... 4

Connecting the Return and Supply Flexible Duct .... 5
Plenum Application ....................................................... 5
Filters ............................................................................... 5

PIPING ......................................................................... 5

Condensate Drain .......................................................... 5

WIRING ........................................................................ 6

High Voltage Wiring ...................................................... 6
Low Voltage Wiring ....................................................... 6
Internal Wiring ............................................................... 6

OPERATION ................................................................. 7

Start-Up Procedure and Checklist ............................... 7
Heat Pump Start-Up Procedure ................................... 7
Final System Checks ..................................................... 7

COMPONENTS ............................................................ 8

Contactor ......................................................................... 8
Crankcase Heater .......................................................... 8
Condenser Motor ............................................................ 8

HEAT PUMP REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT ......................... 8

Compressor ..................................................................... 9
Contactor Relay .............................................................. 9
Defrost Control ................................................................ 9
Outdoor Thermostat ...................................................... 9
Reversing Valve Coil ..................................................... 9
Indoor Blower Motor ..................................................... 9
Blower Interlock Relay ................................................. 9

EXPLANATION AND GUIDANCE (HEAT PUMP) .......... 9

DEFROST CONTROL ................................................... 9

AIR FLOW MEASUREMENT AND ADJUSTMENT ..... 10

ADJUSTING SPEED TAP FOR INDOOR
BLOWER MOTOR ...................................................... 11

CHECKING CHARGE .................................................. 11

ELECTRIC HEAT INSTALLATION & ADJUSTMENT ... 12

MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 12

Service ........................................................................... 12
Inadequate Air Volume Through Indoor Coil .......... 12
Outside Air Into Return Duct ...................................... 12
Undercharge ................................................................. 12
Poor “Terminating” Sensor Contact ......................... 12
Malfunctioning Reversing Valve ................................ 12

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................................... 13

WIRING DIAGRAMS .................................................. 14

WARNING

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INTRODUCTION

Checking Product Received

Upon receiving the unit, inspect it for damage from shipment.
Claims for damage, either shipping or concealed, should be
filed immediately with the shipping company. Check the unit
model number, specifications, electrical characteristics and
accessories to determine if they are correct. In the event an
incorrect unit is shipped, it must be returned to the supplier
and must NOT be installed. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for installation of incorrectly shipped units.

Message to the Homeowner

These instructions are addressed primarily to the installer;
however, useful maintenance information is included and
should be kept, after installation, for future reference.

Before Beginning Installation

Carefully read all instructions for the installation prior to
installing unit. Make sure each step or procedure is
understood and any special considerations are taken into
account before starting installation.  Assemble all tools,
hardware and supplies needed to complete the installation.
Some items may need to be purchased locally. After deciding
where to install unit, closely look the location over - both
the inside and outside of home. Note any potential obstacles
or problems that might be encountered as noted in this
manual. Choose a more suitable location if necessary.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Ordering Parts

When reporting shortages or damages, or ordering repair
parts, give the complete unit model and serial numbers as
stamped on the unit’s nameplate. Replacement parts for
this appliance are available through your contractor or local
distributor. For the location of your nearest distributor,
consult the white business pages, the yellow page section
of the local telephone book or contact:

INDEX

Summary of Contents for GPC 13 SEER H Series

Page 1: ...o system charging and start up Prior to installation thoroughly familiarize yourself with this Installation Manual Observe all safety warnings During installation or repair caution is to be observed I...

Page 2: ...PTING TO INSTALL OR REPAIR THIS UNIT WITHOUT SUCH BACKGROUND MAY RESULT IN PRODUCT DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AT A MINIMUM INTRODUCTION Checking Product Received Upon receiving the unit inspect i...

Page 3: ...heat pumps are designed for OUTDOOR USE ONLY This series is available in cooling Capacities of 3 and 5 nominal tons of cooling Op tional field installed heat kits are available in 5 8 10 15 and 20 KW...

Page 4: ...application minimizes exposed wiring Close to the wall application assures free unobstructed air to the other two sides In more confined application spaces such as corners provide a minimum 10 cleara...

Page 5: ...the collars and flanges with a proper waterproof sealant See Figure 3 It is strongly encouraged to use appropriately sized ducts based upon the CFM for your application unit s CFM If duct sizing thro...

Page 6: ...GE DISCONNECT SWITCH LOW VOLTAGE CONNECTORS R COMMON HEAT FAN COOL W Y G THERMOSTAT SUBBASE Y G R W FOR INTERNAL WIRING SEE WIRING LABEL ATTACHED TO UNIT HIGH VOLTAGE POWER WIRING 24 VOLT CONTROL WIRI...

Page 7: ...now be operating Allow the unit to run 10 minutes make sure cool air is being supplied by the unit 7 Turn the temperature setting to the highest position stopping the unit The indoor blower will cont...

Page 8: ...is recommended to serve as an indication that the unit will operate normally COMPONENTS 1 Contactor This control is activated closed by the room thermostat for both heating and cooling The contactor...

Page 9: ...refrigerant circuit external to the compressor This is accomplished with a reversing valve Thus the hot discharge vapor from the compressor is directed to the indoor coil evaporator on the cooling cy...

Page 10: ...inal DF2 on defrost board and turn on power AIR FLOW MEASUREMENT AND ADJUSTMENT After reviewing section on DUCTING proceed with airflow measurements and adjustments Unit s blower curves in Specificati...

Page 11: ...e adjusted to the proper amount All package units should be charged to the superheat method at the compressor suction line these are fixed orifice devices For charging in the warmer months 10 F superh...

Page 12: ...he Heating Cycle Inadequate Air Volume Through Indoor Coil When a heat pump is in the heating cycle the indoor coil is functioning as a condenser The return air filter must always be clean and suffici...

Page 13: ...k tighten all connections b Compressor stuck grounded or open winding open internal overload b Wait at least 2 hours for overload to reset If still open replace the compressor c Low voltage connection...

Page 14: ...BTD R EM FC GND LVJB PLF RCCF SA TR BLOWER INTERLOCK RELAY CONTACTOR CRANKCASE HEATER CONDENSER MOTOR COMPRESSOR ELECTRONIC BLOWER TIME DELAY RELAY EVAPORATOR MOTOR FAN CAPACITOR EQUIPMENT GROUND LOW...

Page 15: ...OVER CURRENT PROTECTION COMPONENT LEGEND C CM COMP EM GND LVJB PLF RCCF SA TR CONTACTOR CONDENSER MOTOR COMPRESSOR EVAPORATOR MOTOR EQUIPMENT GROUND LOW VOLTAGE JUNCTION BOX FEMALE PLUG CONNECTOR RUN...

Page 16: ...LOWER INTERLOCK RELAY CONTACTOR CRANKCASE HEATER CONDENSER MOTOR COMPRESSOR DEFROST CONTROL DEFROST THERMOSTAT ELECTRONIC BLOWER TIME DELAY RELAY EVAPORATOR MOTOR FAN CAPACITOR EQUIPMENT GROUND HIGH V...

Page 17: ...ROTECTION COMPONENT LEGEND C CM COMP DC DFT EM GND HVDR LPS LVDR LVJB PLF RVC RCCF SA TR CONTACTOR CONDENSER MOTOR COMPRESSOR DEFROST CONTROL DEFROST THERMOSTAT EVAPORATOR MOTOR EQUIPMENT GROUND HIGH...

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Page 20: ...ificantly reduce the most frequent causes of product failure They are simple to service and forgiving to operate We use quality materials and components Finally every unit is run tested before it leav...

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