Maytag FS4BG024K Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 1

 Split System Air Conditioner

FS4BG & PSA4BG Series

20 SEER

The 20 SEER, iQ Drive

®

 split system air conditioner operates as part of a larger system which can provide temperature, 

air flow, and humidity control for a residence or other similarly sized building. This system includes this outdoor unit and a 

compatible indoor unit, typically a gas furnace or an air handler with electric strip heat. Accessory equipment which may be 

used with the system includes humidifiers, electric or electronic air cleaners, and U/V (ultraviolet) sterilizing lamps.
Refer to the System Operation section within this document for a description of how the air conditioner operates. In addition, 

information for troubleshooting and diagnosing problems is included.

OTHER REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

•  Installation  instruction  documents  for  indoor  equipment 

(furnace or air handler, optional humidifier, etc.)

•  local wiring and building codes

•  Application Guideline for Refrigerant Lines Over 75 Feet, 

document 044B-0600

•  Operation/configuration manual for two-stage thermostat 

(existing or newly installed)

DO NOT DESTROY. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND 
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

IMPORTANT

ATTENTION INSTALLERS:

It is your responsibility to know this product better 

than your customer. This includes being able 

to install the product according to strict safety 

guidelines and instructing the customer on how 

to operate and maintain the equipment for the 

life of the product. Safety should always be the 

deciding factor when installing this product and 

using common sense plays an important role as 

well. Pay attention to all safety warnings and any 

other special notes highlighted in the manual. 

Improper installation of the unit or failure to follow 

safety warnings could result in serious injury, 

death, or property damage.
These instructions are primarily intended to assist 

qualified individuals experienced in the proper 

installation of this appliance. Some local codes 

require licensed installation/service personnel for 

this type of equipment. Please read all instructions 

carefully before starting the installation. Return 

these instructions to the customer’s package for 

future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .......................2
PREPARATION ............................................................3

Slab Mounting ................................................................... 3
Roof Mounting .................................................................. 3

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ...................................4

Electrical Power Wiring ..................................................... 4
Control Circuit Wiring ........................................................ 4

REFRIGERANT LINE CONNECTIONS .......................4

Line Design and Routing

 .................................................. 4

Brazing ..............................................................................

5

System Evacuation ...........................................................

5

Refrigerant Charging ........................................................

5

Charging Operation .......................................................... 6
Alternate Procedure for Charging the Air Conditioner
in Cooling Mode ................................................................ 6

SYSTEM OPERATION .................................................6

Thermostat ........................................................................ 6

Blower Flow Rates

 ............................................................ 6

Start-Up Sequence ........................................................... 6
Run Sequence .................................................................. 6
Diagnostic Display ............................................................

7

Short Cycle Timer Override ..............................................

7

Low Temperature Lockouts

 ..............................................

7

Other Speed Overrides .....................................................

7

Instrumentation .................................................................

7

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................8

Inverter Circuit Board LEDs

 .............................................. 8

No Control Board Display ................................................. 9

Troubleshooting Individual Fault Codes (when active)

 ..... 9

MAINTENANCE ...........................................................10
FIGURES & CHARTS ..................................................11

Figure 2. Air Conditioner Control Panel (Cover Removed)

  11

Figure 3. Power Wiring Terminals

 ...................................... 12

Figure 4. Low Voltage Compartment for Control Wiring

 ..... 12

Figure 5. Service Valves

 .................................................... 12

Figure 6. Charging Chart

 ................................................... 13

Figure 7. Interface Board in Control Panel

 ......................... 13

Figure 8. Wiring Diagram (2, 3 & 4 Ton Models)

 ................ 14

Figure 9. Wiring Diagram (5 Ton Models)

 ..........................

15

Figure 10. Temperature Sensor Resistance Charts

 ........... 16

INSTALLATION / PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST ......20

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for FS4BG024K

Page 1: ...well Pay attention to all safety warnings and any other special notes highlighted in the manual Improper installation of the unit or failure to follow safety warnings could result in serious injury de...

Page 2: ...e adjustment or maintenance may cause electrical shock or other hazardous conditions which may result in personal injury or property damage WARNING The information listed below and the next page must...

Page 3: ...eep snowdrift accumulation The support slab should be level Make sure that the drain holes in the bottom of the unit are not obstructed Roof Mounting The method used for roof mounting should be design...

Page 4: ...to interconnect the two stage thermostat the indoor unit and the outdoor unit The source of the 24 vac is located within the indoor unit air handler or furnace The C side of this power source may be g...

Page 5: ...d method of charging is by weighing in the additional refrigerant required If a charging scale is not available the next preferred charging method would be to use the sub cooling method After weighing...

Page 6: ...cle The operating speed history for both the current and the previous operating cycles For example with a first stage call in cooling if the setpoint was satisfied quickly within 20 minutes the unit w...

Page 7: ...tup delay can be skipped by shorting the two J4 Test pins indicated in Figure 7 for about 1 second while the compressor is off and waiting to start NOTE Use this feature with forethought because it wi...

Page 8: ...l only and none are active Also if no code numbers are displayed there have been no faults recorded or the history has been cleared NOTE As standard practice write down the fault codes in the historyb...

Page 9: ...oise if none the compressor may need to be replaced Check compressor phase to phase resistances they should all be less than 1 5 ohms and within 0 2 of each other If compressor noise is loud squealing...

Page 10: ...face Board Software Corruption This code indicates that the interface board needs to be replaced It should never be encountered Compressor Discharge Temp Sensor Failure This fault code indicates an op...

Page 11: ...11 FIGURES Charts Figure 2 Air Conditioner Control Panel Cover Removed Inverter black plastic case Interface Board Contactor Low Voltage Compartment...

Page 12: ...12 Figure 4 Low Voltage Compartment for Control Wiring Vapor Line Service Valve Liquid Line Service Valve Figure 5 Service Valves Figure 3 Power Wiring Terminals Wire Entry Ground Lug Contactor...

Page 13: ...oling Charging Chart Outdoor Temperature above 60 F Remove refrigerant if above curve Add refrigerant if below curve Liquid Line Temperature F Liquid Line Pressure psig 3 4 TON MODELS 2 TON MODELS 5 T...

Page 14: ...ay transformer kits 7 Ferrite chokes are shown by an ellipse enclosing wires The number of turns per wire through the choke is shown by for example 2X 7113640 6 14 HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH 12V GND DX DX I...

Page 15: ...s shown by for example 2X FIELD WIRING LEGEND LOW VOLTAGE HIGH VOLTAGE 7113710 6 14 HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH 12V GND DX DX INTERFACE BOARD REV VLV OUTDOOR TEMP 2 P M E T L I O C 1 P M E T L I O C SUCTION...

Page 16: ...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Deg F k Temperature vs Resistance for All Thermistors Part 1 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Deg F Temperature vs Resistance for All Thermistors Part 2 k...

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Page 20: ...common sense plays an important role as well Pay attention to all safety warnings and any other special notes highlighted in the manual Improper installation of the furnace or failure to follow safety...

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