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ANCHORED HEAVY NYLON

WIRE TIE OR AUTOMOTIVE

MUFFLER

TYPE HANGER

STRAP LIQUID LINE TO

VAPOR LINE

WALL

STUD

LIQUID LINE

NON-CORROSIVE

METAL SLEEVE

VAPOR LINE - WRAPPED

IN ARMAFLEX

AUTOMOTIVE

MUFFLER

TYPE HANGER

REFRIGERANT LINE SET — TRANSITION

FROM VERTICAL TO HORIZONTAL

Line Set Isolation 

— The following illustrations are

examples of proper refrigerant line set isolation:

STRAPPING

MATERIAL (AROUND

VAPOR LINE ONLY)

TAPE OR

WIRE TIE

WIRE TIE (AROUND

VAPOR LINE ONLY)

FLOOR JOIST OR

ROOF RAFTER

TAPE OR

WIRE TIE

To hang line set from joist or rafter, use either metal strapping material

or anchored heavy nylon wire ties.

8 FEET (2.43 METERS)

STRAP THE VAPOR LINE TO THE JOIST

OR RAFTER AT 8 FEET (2.43 METERS)

INTERVALS THEN STRAP THE LIQUID

LINE TO THE VAPOR LINE.

FLOOR JOIST OR

ROOF RAFTER

REFRIGERANT LINE SET — INSTALLING 

HORIZONTAL RUNS

NOTE — Similar installation practices should be used if line set is

to be installed on exterior of outside wall.

PVC

PIPE

FIBERGLASS

INSULATION

CAULK

OUTSIDE

WALL

VAPOR LINE WRAPPED

WITH ARMAFLEX

LIQUID

LINE

OUTSIDE WALL

LIQUID LINE

VAPOR LINE

WOOD BLOCK

BETWEEN STUDS

STRAP

WOOD BLOCK

STRAP

SLEEVE

WIRE TIE

WIRE TIE

WIRE TIE
INSIDE WALL

REFRIGERANT LINE SET — INSTALLING

VERTICAL RUNS (NEW CONSTRUCTION SHOWN)

INSTALLATION

LINE SET

NOTE — Insulate liquid line when it is routed through areas where the

surrounding  ambient  temperature  could  become  higher  than  the

temperature of the liquid line or when pressure drop is equal to or greater

than 20 psig.

NON-CORROSIVE

METAL SLEEVE

IMPORTANT —

 Refrigerant lines must not contact structure.

NON-CORROSIVE

METAL SLEEVE

8 FEET (2.43 METERS)

IMPORTANT —

 Refrigerant lines must not contact wall

Summary of Contents for GE APPLIANCES NS17HS

Page 1: ...31 5000752 Rev 0 11 22 GEA READ CAREFULLY KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS NS17HS SINGLE STAGE HIGH EFFICIENCY SPLIT SYSTEM HEAT PUMP UP TO 17 SEER 9 5 HSPF UP TO 16 SEER2 8 5 HSPF2 Service Manual...

Page 2: ...al for personal injury or death Electric shock hazard Can cause injury or death Before attempting to perform any service or maintenance turn the electrical power to unit OFF at disconnect switch es Un...

Page 3: ...53 33 9 50 25 0 120 0 2 6 1 3 825 NS17H60SA4 208 230 60 1 197 253 32 5 50 23 9 124 5 2 6 1 3 825 UNIT DIMENSIONS IN Model Dimensions inch Shipping Weight lbs A Width B Depth C Height NS17H18SA4 28 25...

Page 4: ...146 H4TXV02 7 8 3 8 7 8 3 8 7 8 3 8 NS17H60SA4 164 H4TXV03 1 1 8 3 8 1 1 8 3 8 7 8 3 8 Factory charged for 15 feet of line set adjust per installation instructions Field supplied adapter required COO...

Page 5: ...ompressors usually do not require hard start maybe needed for utility brown out or low voltage areas 42 48 60 81J69 Crankcase Heater 18 24 30 93M04 Prevents liquid migration to compressor in cold weat...

Page 6: ...e 6 31 5000752 Rev 0 FAN BLADE SPECS 4SHP17LE 51 Fan Blade Dia of Blades Pitch Part 18 22 2 24 23C06 24 22 2 24 23C06 30 22 2 24 23C06 36 26 3 24 23V42 42 26 3 29 23V43 48 26 3 29 23V43 60 26 3 29 23V...

Page 7: ...Page 7 31 5000752 Rev 0 Figure 1 Typical Parts Arranegment Figure 2 Typical Parts Arranegment...

Page 8: ...the outdoor section To reduce the possibility of noise transmission the foundation slab should NOT be in contact with or be an integral part of the building foundation See Figure 3 General Read this e...

Page 9: ...rhang is 36 NOTE At least one side should be unobstructed by a wall or other barrier Table 2 Clearances 30 around Control Box 24 6 Figure 4 NOTE See Table 2 for specific minimum clearance guidelines D...

Page 10: ...enced burnout it is recommended that the existing line set and indoor coil be replaced NOTE Refrigeration Piping Use only refrigerant grade copper tubes Split systems may be installed with up to 50 fe...

Page 11: ...STRAP THE LIQUID LINE TO THE VAPOR LINE FLOOR JOIST OR ROOF RAFTER REFRIGERANT LINE SET INSTALLING HORIZONTAL RUNS NOTE Similar installation practices should be used if line set is to be installed on...

Page 12: ...instructions Figure 5 1 Connect gauges and equipment as shown in Figure 5 2 Set the recovery machine for liquid recovery and start the recovery machine Open the gauge set valves to allow the recovery...

Page 13: ...sing bulb insulation is required if mounted external to the coil casing sensing bulb installation for bulb positioning STUB END TEFLON RING LIQUID LINE ASSEMBLY WITH BRASS NUT DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY 3 I...

Page 14: ...side to liquid line service valve service port B Connect gauge set center port to bottle of nitrogen with regulator C Remove core from valve in vapor line service port to allow nitrogen to escape NITR...

Page 15: ...INT FLAME AWAY FROM SERVICE VALVE PREPARATION FOR NEXT STEP 7 WRAP SERVICE VALVES To help protect service valve seals during brazing wrap water saturated cloths around service valve bodies and copper...

Page 16: ...ve on the high side of the manifold gauge set in order to pressurize the line set and the indoor unit E After a few minutes open one of the service valve ports and verify that the refrigerant added to...

Page 17: ...frigerant Open the manifold gauge valve 1 to 2 psig in order to release the vacuum in the line set and indoor unit G Perform the following Close manifold gauge valves Shut off HFC 410A cylinder Reinst...

Page 18: ...er may result in property damage Size wiring and circuit breaker s per Product Specifications and unit rating plate WARNING ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE ESD Precautions and Procedures Electrostaticdischarg...

Page 19: ...th nameplate rating Field wiring connections are tight and factory wiring has not been disturbed and are tight Indoor fan motor is on correct speed tap 2 Set thermostat selector switch to OFF and fan...

Page 20: ...When the low pressure switch trips the control board will cycle off the compressor and the strike counter in the board will count one strike The low pressure switch is ignored under the following con...

Page 21: ...de Heating and cooling operation will be allowed in this fault condition NOTE The coil temperature probe is designed with a spring clip to allow mounting to the outside coil tubing Coil sensor locatio...

Page 22: ...the control board will initiate a defrost cycle Actuation When the reversing valve is de energized the Y1 circuit is energized and the coil temperature is below 35 F 2 C the board logs the compressor...

Page 23: ...rform demand or time temperature defrost operation System will still heat or cool ON ON Fault Demand Defrost Control Failure Indicates that demand defrost control has internal component failure Cycle...

Page 24: ...jumper is installed on the DELAY pins the compressor will be cycled off for 30 seconds going in and out of the defrost mode Units are shipped with jumper installed on DELAY pins NOTE The 30 second off...

Page 25: ...nser coils Use a soft bristle brush with light pressure only DO NOT damage or bend condenser coil fins Damaged or bent fins may affect unit operation Figure 9 Removing Louvers Remove two screws at top...

Page 26: ...conditions that may cause panels to be blown around and battered WARNING REMOVAL STEP 1 INSERT PANEL UNDER UNIT TOP CAP LIP AND LIFT SLIGHTLY TO CLEAR SIDE LIP OF PANEL FROM BASE STEP 2 PANEL INSTALLA...

Page 27: ...available in various configurations from different manufacturers The information below is typical for most thermostats Ask your dealer for specific information regarding the model of thermostat instal...

Page 28: ...T OPERATE CONTACT YOUR SERVICING DEALER Be sure to describe the problem and have the model and serial numbers of the equipment available If warranty replacement parts are required the warranty must be...

Page 29: ...Page 29 31 5000752 Rev 0 Figure 11 Typical Factory Wiring 018 through 036 models...

Page 30: ...Page 30 31 5000752 Rev 0 Figure 12 Typical Factory Wiring 042 through 060 models...

Page 31: ...Page 31 31 5000752 Rev 0 Figure 13 Wiring Diagram 018 036 Models...

Page 32: ...Page 32 31 5000752 Rev 0 Figure 14 Wiring Diagram 042 060 Models...

Page 33: ...IENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 65 F CHARGE THE SYSTEM IN HEATING MODE 2 ALL HEAT PUMPS HAVE FACTORY INSTALLED OUTDOOR TXV 3 START THE SYSTEM IN HEATING AND RAISE THE THERMOSTAT SETTING TO MAXIMUM SETTING 4...

Page 34: ...TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 65 F CHARGE THE SYSTEM IN HEATING MODE 2 ALL HEAT PUMPS HAVE FACTORY INSTALLED OUTDOOR TXV 3 START THE SYSTEM IN HEATING AND RAISE THE THERMOSTAT SETTING TO MAXIMUM SETTING 4 CHEC...

Page 35: ...IENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 65 F CHARGE THE SYSTEM IN HEATING MODE 2 ALL HEAT PUMPS HAVE FACTORY INSTALLED OUTDOOR TXV 3 START THE SYSTEM IN HEATING AND RAISE THE THERMOSTAT SETTING TO MAXIMUM SETTING 4...

Page 36: ...RATURE IS BELOW 65 F CHARGE THE SYSTEM IN HEATING MODE 2 ALL HEAT PUMPS HAVE FACTORY INSTALLED OUTDOOR TXV 3 START THE SYSTEM IN HEATING AND RAISE THE THERMOSTAT SETTING TO MAXIMUM SETTING 4 CHECK AIR...

Page 37: ...AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 65 F CHARGE THE SYSTEM IN HEATING MODE 2 ALL HEAT PUMPS HAVE FACTORY INSTALLED OUTDOOR TXV 3 START THE SYSTEM IN HEATING AND RAISE THE THERMOSTAT SETTING TO MAXIMUM SETTIN...

Page 38: ...OW 65 F CHARGE THE SYSTEM IN HEATING MODE 2 ALL HEAT PUMPS HAVE FACTORY INSTALLED OUTDOOR TXV 3 START THE SYSTEM IN HEATING AND RAISE THE THERMOSTAT SETTING TO MAXIMUM SETTING 4 CHECK AIR FLOW AND RUN...

Page 39: ...E 1 IF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 65 F CHARGE THE SYSTEM IN HEATING MODE 2 ALL HEAT PUMPS HAVE FACTORY INSTALLED OUTDOOR TXV 3 START THE SYSTEM IN HEATING AND RAISE THE THERMOSTAT SETTING TO MAXIMUM...

Page 40: ...less than 15ft subtract this amount see Installation Instructions for more details Charge Using the Weigh in Method If the system is void of refrigerant locate and repair any leaks evacuate system and...

Page 41: ...o charge shown on unit nameplate Indoor Matchup Subcool Additional Charge Heat 5 F Cool 1 F lbs oz 3 0 Ton HP NAM36P1 15 8 1 lb 2 oz NAM30P1 14 7 1 lb 6 oz NAM36E1 15 8 1 lb 2 oz NAM36V2 17 8 1 lb 1 o...

Page 42: ...__________________________________________ Rated LoadAmpacity ________________ Compressor _______________________ Outdoor Fan ________________________ Maximum Fuse or Circuit Breaker _________________...

Page 43: ...Page 43 31 5000752 Rev 0 Notes...

Page 44: ...Printed in the U S A All specifications and illustrations subject to change without notice and without incurring obligations...

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