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SECTION VIII: SYSTEM OPERATION

REQUIRED CONTROL SETUP

IMPORTANT: The following steps must be taken at the time of
installation to insure proper system operation.

1.

Consult system wiring diagram to determine proper wiring for
proper system configuration.

2.

If hot heat pump configuration is desired, change HOT HEAT
PUMP jumper to ON position.

3.

If installation includes a fossil fuel furnace, change FFUEL jumper
to ON position.

4.

Set low temperature cutout (LTCO) and balance point (BP) jump-
ers as desired.

5.

Verify proper system functionality. Confirm room thermostat opera-
tion including fault code display capability.

6.

Upon completion of installation, verify that no fault codes are
stored in memory. Clear the fault code memory if necessary.

ANTI-SHORT CYCLE DELAY

The control includes a five-minute anti-short cycle delay (ASCD) timer
to prevent the compressor from short cycling after a power or thermo-
stat signal interruption. The ASCD timer is applied when the control is
first powered from the indoor unit thermostat and immediately following
the completion of a compressor run cycle. The compressor and the out-
door fan will not operate during the five minutes that the timer is active. 

The ASCD timer can be bypassed by connecting the TEST terminals
for three seconds while the thermostat is calling for compressor opera-
tion (Y1 input signal energized).

LOW VOLTAGE DETECTION

The control monitors the transformer secondary (24 VAC) voltage and
provides low voltage protection for the heat pump and its components.
In particular, the control prevents contactor chatter during low voltage
conditions. If the voltage drops below approximately 19 VAC, the con-
trol will continue to energize any relays that are already energized but
will not energize any additional relays until the voltage level increases.
If the voltage drops below approximately 16 VAC, the control will imme-
diately de-energize the relay outputs and will not energize any relays
until the voltage level increases. The control will store and display the
appropriate fault codes when low voltage conditions occur. 

CRANKCASE HEATER

The control energizes the crankcase heater terminal (CCH) whenever
line voltage is applied to the control and the outdoor fan is not on. If the
compressor is equipped with a crankcase heater, it will be energized
from the CCH terminal of the control.

TEST INPUT

The control includes a TEST input connector that can be used for vari-
ous testing functions during installation and service. The TEST input
connector is shown in Figures 10 and 13. The following table summa-
rizes the behavior of the control when the two TEST pins are con-
nected. More detailed descriptions of the various functions are included
in other sections of this document.

LED DIAGNOSTIC INDICATORS

The control includes two LED’s that display various types of diagnostic
information. LED1 is red and LED2 is green. The location of the LED’s
is shown in Figures 10 and 13. These LED’s are used to display opera-
tional mode, status, and fault information.

OPERATIONAL MODE DETECTION

The control can be used in a variety of applications including heat
pumps and air conditioners with modulating compressors. The control
uses various inputs to determine the proper mode of operation. 

It looks for the presence of a reversing valve connected to the RV and
RVG terminals to determine if it should operate as a heat pump or an air
conditioner. If the reversing valve is not connected, the control will not
operate in the heat pump mode. The control senses the reversing valve
loads and determines the operational mode each time power to the
control is cycled.

The control also senses the connections that are made to the M, M1,
and M2 terminals and determines the correct operational mode for the
control. This is done each time power to the control is cycled. There-
fore, it is important that no loads be attached to the M1 or M2 terminals
of the control. Incorrect system behavior could result.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect any loads to the M1 or M2 terminals of
the control. Incorrect system behavior could result.

OPERATIONAL MODE DISPLAY

The control will display its active operational mode using the onboard
LED’s when the TEST pins are connected while no thermostat signals
are energized. See Table 3. The control will display the operational
mode as long as the TEST pins are shorted and no thermostat signals
are energized. When the TEST pin short is removed, the control will
return to normal LED displays. The X/L output will be energized (with
the number of flashes corresponding to the active defrost curve) while
the operational mode is displayed. For example, if defrost curve 2 is
active, the X/L output will be energized with two flashes while the oper-
ational mode is being displayed on the LED’s.

TABLE 2: TEST Input Functionality

Duration of 

connection (seconds)

Control behavior with no 

thermostat signals present

Control behavior with thermostat signals present

Less than 2

No response

No response

2-6

Display operational mode

Bypass ASCD. If Y1 is present and high-pressure switch is 

closed, contactors will be energized.

Clear soft lockout

Clear soft lockout

Clear hard lockout

Clear hard lockout

More than 6

Display operational mode

Energize X/L with active defrost curve flash code

Initiate defrost cycle ignoring the liquid line and outdoor ambient temp.

Energize X/L with active defrost curve flash code

Connection removed

Resume normal LED display

Terminate defrost as normal or until O signal is energized.

Connection not removed

Display operational mode

Energize X/L with active defrost curve flash code

Continue defrost cycle and X/L flash code until 

TEST connection removed.

TABLE 3: Operational Mode Display

Operational Mode

LED1
(Red)

LED2

(Green)

Heat Pump

ON

Air Conditioner

OFF

Single-Stage Compressor

1

Reciprocating Two-Stage Compressor 

2

Scroll Two-Stage Compressor

3

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Summary of Contents for HC3A Series

Page 1: ...r moderate injury It is also used to alert against unsafe practices and hazards involving only property dam age Improper installation may create a condition where the operation of the product could ca...

Page 2: ...or burnout then installation of a 100 activated alumina suction line filter drier is required in addition to the factory installed liquid line drier Operate the system for 10 hours Monitor the suction...

Page 3: ...oor unit is above the indoor coil oil trapping is necessary An oil trap should be provided for every 20 ft of rise See Figure 2 PRECAUTIONS DURING LINE INSTALLATION 1 Install the lines with as few ben...

Page 4: ...5 Slide the grommet away from the vapor connection at the indoor coil Braze the vapor line to the evaporator vapor connection After the connection has cooled slide the grommet back into original posi...

Page 5: ...rous copper alloy material such as Silfos 5 or equivalent DO NOT use soft solder Install the TXV bulb to the vapor line near the equalizer line using the two bulb clamps furnished with the TXV assembl...

Page 6: ...posed glass or appliances drafts from outside doors or supply air grilles 5 Route the 24 volt control wiring NEC Class 2 from the outdoor unit to the indoor unit and thermostat NOTE To eliminate errat...

Page 7: ...rated charging cylinder or accurate weighing device is avail able add refrigerant accordingly Otherwise model specific charging charts are provided in Tables 12 18 for cooling mode only There is no ac...

Page 8: ...5 212 105 242 115 94 56 124 71 154 84 184 96 214 106 244 115 96 57 126 72 156 85 186 97 216 107 246 116 98 58 128 73 158 86 188 97 218 107 248 117 100 59 130 74 160 87 190 98 220 108 250 117 102 60 13...

Page 9: ...isplay various types of diagnostic information LED1 is red and LED2 is green The location of the LED s is shown in Figures 10 and 13 These LED s are used to display opera tional mode status and fault...

Page 10: ...een is not energized These faults typically occur when the heat pump has been operating and a problem occurs Sensor or Switch Fault Codes Table 7 shows the faults that the control can detect when a pr...

Page 11: ...riptions of the conditions required for the control to enter the soft lockout mode are contained in other sections of this document 1 High pressure switch a Two openings within six hours 2 Low pressur...

Page 12: ...t has been forced using the TEST inputs It will also display the active defrost curve using the X L terminal when the operational mode is being displayed using the LED s For instance the X L output wi...

Page 13: ...nnected to the indoor unit The SWITCH POINT jumper on the control has no effect on the opera tion of the heat pump The control implements the Hot Heat Pump Mode by controlling the indoor airflow level...

Page 14: ...low because of the Y1 signal being delivered to the Y1 input of the indoor unit When the ten minute timer expires the control will compare the liquid line temperature to the indoor airflow control cur...

Page 15: ...ent temperature is greater than the bal ance point setting the control will not energize the auxiliary heat out puts However the control shall ignore the balance point setting and energize auxiliary h...

Page 16: ...l de energize the compressor outputs and energize W1 Out and W2 Out immediately Table 11 describes the auxiliary heat operation for fossil fuel mode Bonnet Sensor Fossil Fuel Mode The heat pump may be...

Page 17: ...time If the control senses another opening of the high pressure switch before the timer expires it will cause a soft lockout condition The second opening of the high pressure switch must be greater t...

Page 18: ...and assure proper drainage IT IS UNLAWFUL TO KNOWINGLY VENT RELEASE OR DIS CHARGE REFRIGERANT INTO THE OPEN AIR DURING REPAIR SERVICE MAINTENANCE OR THE FINAL DIS POSAL OF THIS UNIT WHEN THE SYSTEM IS...

Page 19: ...11 269 11 110 286 11 287 11 286 11 288 11 115 305 11 306 11 305 11 307 11 120 324 10 326 11 324 11 326 11 125 344 10 345 10 343 11 346 11 TABLE 17 4 Ton Subcooling Charging Chart Outdoor Ambient Indo...

Page 20: ...e Printed in U S A 170761 UIM B 0406 Copyright by York International Corp 2006 All rights reserved Supersedes 170761 UIM A 0106 Unitary 5005 Norman Product York OK Group Drive 73069 SECTION X WIRING D...

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