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SPLIT SYSTEM HEAT PUMP FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING

*SH3QE4M SERIES – 1RP24K, 1RP30K, 1SP36K, 1SP42K, 1SP48K (2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 & 4 TON) -
SINGLE PHASE MODELS WITH QUICK CONNECTION COUPLERS

14.3 SEER2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ......................2
HEAT PUMP INSTALLATION ....................................3

General Information ...................................................3

Before You Install this Unit .........................................3

Packaging Removal ...................................................3

Locating the Heat Pump ............................................3

Clearance Requirements ...........................................3

Ground Level .............................................................3

Roof Mount ................................................................3

Accessory Mounting Kits ............................................3 

INSTALLATION/VERIFICATION OF THE 

SYSTEMS EXPANSION DEVICE ...............................4

Connecting Refrigerant Tubing Between the Indoor

 & Outdoor Unit ............................................................4

 

Coupling the Line-Set to the Unit................................4

 

REFRIGERANT CHARGING ......................................6
ELECTRICAL WIRING ...............................................7

Pre-Electrical Checklist ..............................................7

Line Voltage ...............................................................7

Grounding ..................................................................7

Thermostat Connections ............................................7

Low Voltage Connections ..........................................7

START UP & ADJUSTMENTS ...................................8

Pre-Start Check List ...................................................8

Start-Up Procedures ..................................................8

Operating Temperatures ............................................8

Air Circulation - Indoor Blower ...................................8

Short Cycle Protection 

System Cooling ..........................................................8

System Heating ..........................................................8

Defrost Control Board Test Pins 

Charging the Unit in AC Mode ...................................9

If the outdoor temperature is 65 degrees F

or higher: ..................................................................9

If the outdoor temperature is between

35 degrees F and 65 degrees F ..............................9

If the outdoor temperature is below 

35 degrees F............................................................10

HEAT PUMP MAINTENANCE ....................................11

Panel Removal ...........................................................11

Panel Installation ........................................................11

ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS & TABLES ......................12

Figure 7. Wiring Diagram for *SH3QE4M Units 

with Rotary Compressors (2.0 & 2.5T) .....12

Figure 8. Wiring Diagram for *SH3QE4M Units 

with Scroll Compressors 

(3.0, 3.5 & 4.0T).........................................13

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST .....................................16
REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................16

Summary of Contents for 1RP24K Series

Page 1: ...mer s package for future reference DO NOT DESTROY PLEASE READ CAREFULLY KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 2 HEAT PUMP INSTALLATION 3 General Information 3 Before You Install this Unit 3 Packaging Removal 3 Locating the Heat Pump 3 Clearance Requirements 3 Ground Level 3 Roof Mount 3 Accessory Mounting Kits 3 INSTALLATION VERIFICATION OF THE SYSTEMS EXPANSION DE...

Page 2: ... the instructions provided with the equipment priortoperformingtheinstallationandoperationalcheckout of the equipment When refrigerant tubing and electrical wiring penetrates a structures envelope the openings should be made to be suitably water tight after their installation This unit is designed for outdoor installations only and should be positioned as shown on page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATI...

Page 3: ...ine the best location for mounting the outdoor unit Sufficient clearance for unobstructed airflow through the outdoor coil must be maintained in order to achieve rated performance See Figure 1 for minimum clearances to obstructions Overhead obstructions Figure 1 poorly ventilated areas and areas subject to accumulation of debris should be avoided The unit should not be placed under roofing or othe...

Page 4: ...rs and connect them in accordance with the following 1 Inspect the outside of the couplings and ensure that they are free of any dirt or debris Clean if necessary 2 Removetheprotectivecapsandplugsfromthecouplingsto bejoined Inspecttheinteriorofthecoupling Ifnecessary clean the interior of the coupling with a clean soft lint free rag or cloth Ensure that o ring is in place and that the threads are ...

Page 5: ... the refrigerant system to air to prevent accumulation of moisture and other contaminants CAUTION When connecting refrigerant line sets together it is highly recommended that dry nitrogen be flowing through the joints during brazing to prevent internal oxidation and scaling Copper oxides internal to the system can damage the compressors bearings and seals block small orificesandmicrochannelsorothe...

Page 6: ...n device and refrigerant charging procedures for proper and efficient system operation Therefrigerantchargecanbecheckedandadjustedthrough the service ports provided external to the outdoor unit Use only gage line sets which have a Schrader depression device present to actuate the valve An automatic high pressure switch is factory installed installed in these units and is located on the discharge l...

Page 7: ... outdoor unit field wiring interfaces Figure 7 page 12 and Figure 8 page 13 Make all electrical connections in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances Overcurrent protection must be provided at the branch circuit distribution panel and sized as shown on the unit rating label and according to applicable local codes See the unit rating plate for minimum circuit ampacity MCA and maximum o...

Page 8: ...nepressureis530psigorgreater thentheHeatPump Mild Weather Control Kit is required to be installed on the system Alternately the control system could be configured to utilize the emergency or auxiliary heating means in order to maintain reliable system operation Air Circulation Indoor Blower 1 Set the thermostat system mode on OFF and the fan mode to ON 2 Verify the blower runs continuously Check t...

Page 9: ...then REMOVE refrigerant If your measured superheat at the suction valve isGREATERTHANtherecommendedsuperheat value in the table then ADD refrigerant For TXV systems If your measured subcooling at the liquid valve is LESSTHANtherecommendedsubcoolingvalue in the table then ADD refrigerant If your measured subcooling at the liquid valve is GREATER THAN the recommended subcooling value in the table th...

Page 10: ...iquid valve is LESSTHANtherecommendedsubcoolingvalue in the table then ADD refrigerant If your measured subcooling at the liquid valve is GREATER THAN the recommended subcooling value in the table then REMOVE refrigerant If the outdoor temperature is below 35 degrees F After completing the refrigerant line connections leak checking the system and evacuating the indoor section and all line connecti...

Page 11: ...d Figure 6 for panel installation Inspect the electrical connections for tightness at the beginning of each heating and cooling season Service as necessary Do not attempt to add additional oil or grease to motors unequipped with oil tubes or grease fittings Most outdoor unit motors are manufactured with sealed permanently lubricated bearings that are designed for the life of the equipment without ...

Page 12: ...s that exceed 150 volts to ground 4 For replacement wires use conductors suitable for 105 C 5 For ampacities and overcurrent protection see unit rating plate 6 Connect to 24 vac 40va class 2 circuit See furnace air handler installation instructions for control circuit and optional relay transformer kits 7 Caution The Low Voltage wiring shall NOT be grounded to this unit 1 Couper le courant avant d...

Page 13: ...ound 4 For replacement wires use conductors suitable for 105 C 5 For ampacities and overcurrent protection see unit rating plate 6 Connect to 24 vac 40va class 2 circuit See furnace air handler installation instructions for control circuit and optional relay transformer kits 7 Caution The Low Voltage wiring shall NOT be grounded to this unit 1 Couper le courant avant de faire letretien 2 Employez ...

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Page 16: ...allon MO Nortek Global HVAC LLC 2022 All Rights Reserved REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts are available through your distributor Please have the complete model and serial number of the unit when ordering replacement parts ELECTRICAL Capacitors Temperature Limit Switches Compressors Thermostats Contactors Time Delay Relays Pressure Switches Transformers Relays MOTORS Blower Motor Fan Motor COMPO...

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