Nortek FS4BF Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 1

Split SyStem air conditioner

S4BF - 024, 036, 048, & 060 (2, 3, 4, & 5 ton modelS)

16 Seer, Single phaSe

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 furnace 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.

inStallation inStrUctionS

important SaFety inFormation ................ 2
air conditioner inStallation ................... 3

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

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

Locating the Air Conditioner ......................................3

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

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

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

Connecting Refrigerant Tubing Between the

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

electrical Wiring ......................................... 4

Pre-Electrical Checklist .............................................4

Line Voltage ..............................................................4

CoreSense

TM

 Diagnostics Module .............................5

Compressor Protection ...........................................5

Resetting Alert Codes .............................................5

Grounding .................................................................5

Thermostat Connections ...........................................6

Start Up & adJUStmentS ............................. 6

Pre-Start Check List ..................................................6

Start-Up Procedures .................................................6

Air Circulation - Indoor Blower ................................6

System Cooling .......................................................6

System Heating (optional) ......................................6

air conditioner maintenance ................... 7

reFrigerant charging ................................ 7

Charging the Unit in AC mode ..................................7

Charging Charts & Application Notes .......................8

Figure 4. Charging Chart for 2 Ton Models ............8

Figure 5. Charging Chart for 3 Ton Models ............9

Figure 6. Charging Chart for 4 Ton Models ............9

Figure 7. Charging Chart for 5 Ton Models ............10

Wiring diagramS & taBleS .......................... 11

Figure 8. W.D. for 2 Ton Models without

CoreSense

TM 

 ............................................11

Figure 9. W.D. for 2 Ton Models with

CoreSense

TM 

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

Figure 10. W.D. for 3 Ton Models without

CoreSense

TM 

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

Figure 11. W.D. for 3 Ton Models with

CoreSense

TM

  .........................................14

Figure 12. W.D. for 4 & 5 Ton Models without

CoreSense

TM

  .........................................15

Figure 13. W.D. for 4 & 5 Ton Models

with CoreSense

TM

  ..................................16

coreSenSe troUBleShooting .................. 17

Table 3. CoreSense

TM

 Diagnostics &

Troubleshooting .........................................17

inStallation checKliSt ............................... 20
replacement partS ...................................... 20

Summary of Contents for FS4BF

Page 1: ...NCE Installation Instructions important SAFETY INFORMATION 2 Air conditioner INSTallATION 3 General Information 3 Before You Install this Unit 3 Locating the Air Conditioner 3 Packaging Removal 3 Grou...

Page 2: ...autions in the literature on tags and on labels provided with the equipment Read and thoroughly understand the instructions provided with the equipment prior to performing the installation and operati...

Page 3: ...g the unit Locating the Air Conditioner Survey the job site to determine the best location for mounting the outdoor unit The outdoor unit should be installed no closer than 18 inches from the outside...

Page 4: ...the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 For Canadian installations the electrical connections and grounding shall comply with the current Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 and or local codes Pre Ele...

Page 5: ...c key is also imprinted on the side of the module to quickly direct the technician to the root cause of a problem Alert identification codes are also listed in Table 3 page 17 Compressor Protection Th...

Page 6: ...re Verify the fan and compressor cycle off with the thermostat NOTE The blower should also stop unless fan mode is set to the ON position System Heating optional 1 Set the thermostat s system mode to...

Page 7: ...tionsfromratedairflowsor non listedcombinationsmayrequiremodificationtothe expansion device and refrigerant charging procedures for proper and efficient system operation The refrigerant charge can be...

Page 8: ...ary over the range of operation Reference the charts to determine the ideal amount of sub coolingforagivenliquidpressure Unitschargedto other values will not perform at the rated unit efficiency EER o...

Page 9: ...110 115 120 125 130 135 Liquid Pressure psig Liquid Temperature F S4BF 036KB Charging Chart Cooling Figure 6 Charging Chart for 4 Ton Models Add refrigerant when below curve Remove refrigerant when a...

Page 10: ...when below curve Remove refrigerant when above curve 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 Liquid Pressure...

Page 11: ...onductors suitable for 105 5 For ampacities and overcurrent protection see unit rating plate 6 Connect to 24 vac 40va class 2 circuit See furnace airhandler installation instructions for control circu...

Page 12: ...R C S S C R L2 T2 COMPRESSOR CONTACTS L1 T1 COMPRESSOR OUTDOOR FAN MOTOR Y2 Y L R C P DC SOL CSC C R Y2 Y LPS HPS CORESENSE COMPRESSOR SOLENOID COIL 24 VOLT FIELD CONNECTIONS CC Contactor Coil CCH Cr...

Page 13: ...le Phase 60 Hz WIRING DIAGRAM 7110150 1209 FIELD WIRING LEGEND LOW VOLTAGE HIGH VOLTAGE BLACK BLUE YELLOW BLUE BLACK 208 230V H C F CCH R C S S C H L2 T2 COMPRESSOR CONTACTS L1 T1 COMPRESSOR FAN MOTOR...

Page 14: ...tection see unit rating plate 6 Connect to 24 vac 40va class 2 circuit See furnace airhandler installation instructions for control circuit and optional relay transformer kits 7 Couper le courant avan...

Page 15: ...R C S L2 T2 COMPRESSOR CONTACTS L1 T1 COMPRESSOR CSC C Y2 Y LPS HPS COMPRESSOR SOLENOID COIL 24 VOLT FIELD CONNECTIONS CC 208 230V Two Stage Split System Air Conditioner Outdoor Section With ECM Outdo...

Page 16: ...class 2 circuit See furnace airhandler installation instructions for control circuit and optional relay transformer kits 7 Couper le courant avant de faire letretien 8 Employez uniquement des conducte...

Page 17: ...system 6 Thermostat is malfunctioning Check thermostat sub base or wiring for short circuit Check thermostat installation location level Yellow ALERT Flash Code 2 Compressor Pressure Trip High Refrige...

Page 18: ...ssor bearings are seized Measure compressor oil level Red LOCKOUT Flash Code 5 Yellow Off Compressor Moderate Run Trip 1 Evaporator blower is not running Check blower relay coil and contacts Check blo...

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Page 20: ...____________________________ Unit Installed Minimum clearances per Figure 1 page 3 YES NO INSTALLER NAME CITY________________________ STATE_________________ REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Was unit given 24 hr w...

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