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New Unit Placement
See
Unit Dimensions
on page 2 for sizing mounting slab,
platforms or supports. Refer to figure 3 for mandatory
installation clearance requirements.
CAUTION
In order to avoid injury, take proper precaution when lift-
ing heavy objects.
POSITIONING CONSIDERATIONS
Consider the following when positioning the unit:
Some localities are adopting sound ordinances based
on the unit’s sound level registered from the adjacent
property, not from the installation property. Install the
unit as far as possible from the property line.
When possible, do not install the unit directly outside
a window. Glass has a very high level of sound
transmission. For proper placement of unit in relation
to a window see the provided illustration in figure 4.
OUTDOOR UNIT ON SLAB
When installing a unit at grade level, the top of the slab
should be high enough above the grade so that water from
higher ground would not collect around the unit as
illustrated in figure 4.
Slab may be level or have a slope tolerance away from the
building of not more than two degrees, or 2 inches per 5
feet (51 mm per 1524 mm) as illustrated in figure 4.
ROOF MOUNTING
Install the unit at a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) above
the surface of the roof. Ensure the weight of the unit is
properly distributed over roof joists and rafters. Redwood
or steel supports are recommended. Refer to figure 4,
detail c, for rooftop wind barrier considerations.
NOTICE
Roof Damage!
This system contains both refrigerant and oil. Some
rubber roofing material may absorb oil and cause the
rubber to swell when it comes into contact with oil. The
rubber will then bubble and could cause leaks. Protect
the roof surface to avoid exposure to refrigerant and oil
during service and installation. Failure to follow this
notice could result in damage to roof surface.
New or Replacement Line Set
This section provides information on new installation or
replacement of existing line set. If a new or replacement
line set is not required, then proceed to
Brazing
Connections
on page 10.
If refrigerant lines are routed through a wall, seal and
isolate the opening so vibration is not transmitted to the
building. Pay close attention to line set isolation during
installation of any HVAC system. When properly isolated
from building structures (walls, ceilings. floors), the
refrigerant lines will not create unnecessary vibration and
subsequent sounds.
Also, consider the following when placing and installing a
high−efficiency air conditioner:
REFRIGERANT LINE SET
Field refrigerant piping consists of liquid and suction lines
from the outdoor unit (braze connections) to the indoor unit
coil (flare or braze connections). Use Lennox L15 (braze,
non−flare) series line set, or use field−fabricated refrigerant
lines as listed in table 2.
IMPORTANT
Mineral oils are not compatible with HFC−410A
.
If oil
must be added, it must be a Polyol ester oil.
The compressor is charged with sufficient Polyol ester oil
for line set lengths up to 50 feet. Recommend adding oil to
system based on the amount of refrigerant charge in the
system. No need to add oil in system with 20 pounds of
refrigerant or less. For systems over 20 pounds − add one
ounce of every five pounds of refrigerant.
Recommended topping−off POE oils are Mobil EAL
ARCTIC 22 CC or ICI EMKARATE
RL32CF.
NOTE When installing refrigerant lines longer than 50
feet, see the Lennox Refrigerant Piping Design and
Fabrication Guidelines, CORP. 9351−L9, or contact
Lennox Technical Support Product Applications for
assistance.
To obtain the correct information from Lennox, be sure to
communicate the following points:
Model (TPA*H4) and size of unit (e.g. −060).
Line set diameters for the unit being installed as listed
in table 2 and total length of installation.
Number of elbows and if there is a rise or drop of the
piping.
MATCHING WITH NEW OR EXISTING INDOOR COIL
AND LINE SET
The RFC1−metering line consisted of a small bore copper
line that ran from condenser to evaporator coil. Refrigerant
was metered into the evaporator by utilizing
temperature/pressure evaporation effects on refrigerant in
the small RFC line. The length and bore of the RFC line
corresponded to the size of cooling unit.
If the TPA*H4 is being used with either a new or existing
indoor coil which is equipped with a liquid line which served
as a metering device (RFCI), the liquid line must be
replaced prior to the installation of the TPA*H4 unit.
Typically a liquid line used to meter flow is 1/4" in diameter
and copper.
