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WALL MOUNT GENERAL INFORMATION

HEAT PUMP WALL MOUNT MODEL NOMENCLATURE

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Vent option X is without exhaust capability. May require separate field-supplied barometric relief in building.

Shipping Damage

Upon receipt of equipment, the carton should be
checked for external signs of shipping damage. If
damage is found, the receiving party must contact
the last carrier immediately, preferably in writing,
requesting inspection by the carrier’s agent.

General

The equipment covered in this manual is to be installed
by trained, experienced service and installation
technicians.
The refrigerant system is completely assembled and
charged. All internal wiring is complete.
The unit is designed for use with or without duct work.
Flanges are provided for attaching the supply and
return ducts.
These instructions explain the recommended method
to install the air cooled self-contained unit and the
electrical wiring connections to the unit.
These instructions and any instructions packaged with
any separate equipment required to make up the entire
air conditioning system should be carefully read before
beginning the installation. Note particularly “Starting
Procedure” and any tags and/or labels attached to the
equipment.
While these instructions are intended as a general
recommended guide, they do not supersede any
national and/or local codes in any way. Authorities
having jurisdiction should be consulted before the
installation is made. See page 3 for information on
codes and standards.

Size of unit for a proposed installation should be
based on heat loss/gain calculation made according
to methods of Air Conditioning Contractors of America
(ACCA). The air duct should be installed in accordance
with the Standards of the National Fire Protection
Association for the Installation of Air Conditioning and
Ventilating Systems of Other Than Residence Type,
NFPA No. 90A, and Residence Type Warm Air Heating
and Air Conditioning Systems, NFPA No. 90B. Where
local regulations are at a variance with instructions,
installer should adhere to local codes.

Duct Work

All duct work, supply and return, must be properly
sized for the design airflow requirement of the
equipment. Air Conditioning Contractors of America
(ACCA) is an excellent guide to proper sizing. All duct
work or portions thereof not in the conditioned space
should be properly insulated in order to both conserve
energy and prevent condensation or moisture damage.
Refer to the Maximum ESP of Operation table on page
36.
Design the duct work according to methods given by
the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).
When duct runs through unheated spaces, it should
be insulated with a minimum of 1" of insulation. Use
insulation with a vapor barrier on the outside of the
insulation. Flexible joints should be used to connect
the duct work to the equipment in order to keep the
noise transmission to a minimum.
Models J18 and J24 are approved for 0" clearance
to the supply duct. For models J30 and J36, a 1/4"