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SELF-CONTAINED PACKAGE AIR CONDITIONERS AND 

HEAT PUMP UNITS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

These installation instructions cover the outdoor 
installation of self-contained package air conditioners and 
heating units. See the Specification Sheets applicable to 
your model for information regarding accessories. Please 
contact your distributor or our website for the applicable 
Specification Sheets referred to in this manual.

WPIO-356A

Tradewinds Distributing Company, LLC

14610 Breakers Drive

Jacksonville, Florida  32258

Whirlpool Gold

®

 Models

WPH43M, WPC43M

Table of Contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................2

TO THE INSTALLER.......................................................................3

IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE OWNER REGARDING 
PRODUCT WARRANTY .................................................................3

SHIPPING INSPECTION ................................................................3

REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................................................3

CODES AND REGULATIONS ........................................................3

EPA Regulations...........................................................................3
National Codes.............................................................................3

MAJOR COMPONENTS ................................................................3

PREINSTALLATION CHECKS.......................................................3

Clearances and Accessibility .......................................................4
Unit Location ................................................................................4
Ground Level Preinstallation Details............................................4
Rooftop Preinstallation Details.....................................................4
Roof Curb Installations Only ........................................................4
Rigging Details .............................................................................5

CIRCULATING AIR AND FILTERS................................................5

Airflow Conversion .......................................................................5
Ductwork ......................................................................................5
Filters ............................................................................................6
Connect Condensate Drain .........................................................6

WIRING............................................................................................6

High Voltage Wiring......................................................................7
Low Voltage Wiring ......................................................................7

Internal Wiring...............................................................................7

START-UP, ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS................................8

Start-up Procedure and Checklist—Cooling Cycle.....................8
Start-up Procedure—Heat Pump ................................................8
Final System Checks....................................................................8
Components.................................................................................8

HEAT PUMP OPERATION .............................................................9

Cooling Cycle ...............................................................................9
Heating Cycle ...............................................................................9
Defrost Control ...........................................................................10
Suggested Field Testing/Troubleshooting.................................10
Airflow Measurement and Adjustment.......................................10
Speed Tap Adjustments for Indoor Blower Motor.....................11
Blower Performance Data ..........................................................11
Refrigerant Charge Checks........................................................12

ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS ....................................................13

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ............................................................14

Service........................................................................................14

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART.....................................................15

APPENDIX .....................................................................................16

Wiring Diagram—WPC4336AM .................................................16
Wiring Diagram—WPC43(48-60)AM..........................................17
Wiring Diagram—WPH43(24 - 42)AM........................................18
Wiring Diagram—WPH43(48, 60)AM .........................................19
Product Dimensions...................................................................20

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .........................................................20

ATTENTION INSTALLATION PERSONNEL

Prior to installation, thoroughly familiarize yourself with this instruction manual. 
Observe all safety warnings. 
During installation or repair, caution is to be observed.
It is your responsibility to install the product safely and to educate the customer on its safe use.

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Summary of Contents for Gold WPC43M

Page 1: ...S 5 Airflow Conversion 5 Ductwork 5 Filters 6 Connect Condensate Drain 6 WIRING 6 High Voltage Wiring 7 Low Voltage Wiring 7 Internal Wiring 7 START UP ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS 8 Start up Procedure and Checklist Cooling Cycle 8 Start up Procedure Heat Pump 8 Final System Checks 8 Components 8 HEAT PUMP OPERATION 9 Cooling Cycle 9 Heating Cycle 9 Defrost Control 10 Suggested Field Testing Troubleshoo...

Page 2: ...TAGE WARNING Disconnect ALL power before servicing Multiple power sources may be present Failure to do so may cause property damage personal injury or death Goodman 98 Connecting unit ductwork to unauthorized heat producing devices such as a fireplace insert stove etc may result in property damage fire carbon monoxide poisoning explosion personal injury or death WARNING Goodman 45 This product con...

Page 3: ...ork The units can also be easily converted to accommodate a plenum for normal or low static applications The WPC WPH M series are self contained packaged units so the only connections needed for installation are the supply and return ducts the line and low voltage wiring and drain connection The units are ETL listed and AHRI certified The information on the rating plate is in compliance with the F...

Page 4: ...e above ground level and surrounded by a graveled area for good drainage Any slab used as a unit s foundation should not adjoin the building as it is possible that sound and vibration may be transmitted to the structure Ground Level Installation RooftopPreinstallationDetails Ensure that the roof is weather tight and allows proper drainage of condensation Use steel or treated wood beams as unit sup...

Page 5: ...of barrier and adequate insulation A duct system should be installed in accordance with Standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters for the Installation of Air Conditioning Warm Air Heating and Ventilating Systems Pamphlets Number 90A and 90B The supply duct from the unit through a wall may be installed without clearance However minimum unit clearances must be maintained The supply duct s...

Page 6: ...nch Circuit Ampacity chart or the N E C The wiring should never be sized smaller than is recommended by either of these 2 sources Fuses smaller than that recommended on the rating plate could result in unnecessary fuse failure or service calls The use of protective devices of larger size than indicated could result in extensive damage to the equipment The manufacturer bears no responsibility for d...

Page 7: ...ing diagram for 208 volt wiring For branch circuit wiring main power supply to unit disconnect the minimum wire size for the length of run can be determined using the circuit ampacity found on the unit rating plate and the following Branch Circuit Ampacity chart From the unit disconnect to unit the smallest wire size allowable may be used for the ampacity as the Disconnect must be in sight of the ...

Page 8: ...s low and the unit operates properly on the heating cycle you may check the pressure cutout operation by blocking off the indoor return air until the unit trips 8 If the unit operates properly in the heating cycle raise the temperature setting until the heating 2nd stage makes contact Supplemental resistance heat if installed should now turn on Make sure that the supplemental resistant heat operat...

Page 9: ...5 Ton units X 13 motors are constant torque motors with very low power consumption This motor is energized by a 24V signal from the thermostat See Airflow Measurement and Adjustment for speed adjustment instructions Blower Interlock Relay Single Phase PSC Models Only This relay is used to energize the blower during the electric heat operation Some room thermostats do not energize the motor during ...

Page 10: ...n the unit in the heating mode room thermostat calling for heat 2 Check the unit for proper charge NOTE Bands of frost on the condenser coil indicate low refrigerant charge 3 Turn off power to the unit 4 Disconnect the outdoor fan by removing the purple lead from DF2 on the defrost control 5 Restart the unit and allow frost to accumulate 6 After a few minutes of operation the defrost thermostat sh...

Page 11: ... 265 1 235 1 190 1 130 Watts 275 285 295 315 325 335 345 355 T2 T3 CFM 1 795 1 765 1 715 1 695 1 650 1 600 1 500 1 375 Watts 475 490 505 520 530 535 510 475 T4 T5 CFM 1 860 1 820 1 785 1 745 1 700 1 625 1 515 1 395 Watts 515 530 545 565 570 550 535 485 WPC4360AM T1 G CFM 1 755 1 720 1 685 1 645 1 615 1 570 1 530 1 465 Watts 420 435 455 460 475 490 500 500 T2 T3 CFM 1 850 1 820 1 775 1 735 1 705 1 ...

Page 12: ...o 15ºF of subcooling is adequate Determine Superheat 1 Read suction pressure 2 Determine Saturated Suction Temperature from tables or pressure gauge saturated temperature scale R 410A 3 Read suction line temperature 4 Use the following formula to determine Superheat WPH4336AM Low CFM 1 122 1 078 1 032 972 915 804 687 558 Watts 338 330 321 310 300 283 264 250 Med CFM 1 387 1 331 1 264 1 209 1 119 1...

Page 13: ... selection may need to be modified to accommodate normal continuous operation to prevent a nuisance trip See the following charts F Factory setting Speed Taps Description H 4 5 High M 2 3 Medium L 1 Low 3 Speed H igh M edium L ow PSC motor 4 speed H igh ML Medium Low MH Medium High L ow PSC motor 1 2 3 4 5 X 13 motor Saturated Suction Pressure Temperature Suction Pressure Saturated Suction Tempera...

Page 14: ...ause false defrosting Undercharge An undercharged heat pump on the heating cycle will cause low discharge pressure resulting in low suction pressure and frost accumulation on the outdoor coil Poor Terminating Sensor Contact The defrost terminating sensor must make good thermal contact with the outdoor coil tubing Poor contact may not terminate the defrost cycle quickly enough to prevent the unit f...

Page 15: ...t compressor Check and tighten all connections Wait at least 2 hours for overload to reset If still open replace the compressor At compressor terminals voltage must be within 10 of nameplate volts when unit is operating Check capacitor Replace if defective Low suction cool compressor iced evaporator coil Low indoor airflow Increase speed of blower or reduce restriction Replace air filters Compress...

Page 16: ... Up C BL XFMR R R G EBTDR G COM NC NO R 2 24V BU 2 08 C BK 1 PR COMP CM R R NOTE 3 CH 4 1 PL F Y S BK R 5 6 2 3 C R R BU BR W G Y R C W 2 W 1 G Y T h e r m o s t a t T 2 T 1 R BU NOTE 4 PR BU L1 Y GND C L2 PR 60 1 0 4 2 8 0 2 High COM BK TRANS 240V PR M1 R BR F C Low 2Speed Optional BR EM 3Speed EM M2 M 2 7 8 9 BU BR BK R R R R BK BK R R G C R W 2 W 1 Y G C 4 5 6 E BT DR P L 3 2 LVJB SA If Used Se...

Page 17: ...ge C CM COMP DC DFT GND HPS HVDR LPS LVDR LVJB PLF RVC RCCF SA TR VSM VSTB Contactor Condenser Motor Compressor Defrost Control Defrost Thermostat Equipment Ground High Pressure Switch High Voltage Defrost Relay Low Pressure Switch Low Voltage Defrost Relay Low Voltage Junction Box Female Plug Connector Reversing Valve Coil Run Capacitor for Compressor and Fan Start Assist Transformer Variable Spe...

Page 18: ...rost Relay Low Pressure Switch Low Voltage Defrost Relay Low Voltage Junction Box Female Plug Connector Reversing Valve Coil Run Capacitor for Compressor and Fan Start Assist Transformer Variable Speed Motor Variable Speed Terminal Block Component Legend BK BU BR G OR PR R W Y Black Blue Brown Green Orange Purple Red White Yellow Symbol Color W NOTE 4 FC NO T E 2 EM M1 CO M TR 24 V 20 8 2 40 NO EB...

Page 19: ...A TR VSM VSTB Contactor Condenser Motor Compressor Defrost Control Defrost Thermostat Equipment Ground High Pressure Switch High Voltage Defrost Relay Low Pressure Switch Low Voltage Defrost Relay Low Voltage Junction Box Female Plug Connector Reversing Valve Coil Run Capacitor for Compressor and Fan Start Assist Transformer Variable Speed Motor Variable Speed Terminal Block Component Legend BK BU...

Page 20: ...6 16 5 cm J 8 20 3 cm K Medium 16 40 6 cm Large 18 45 7 cm L 2 7 cm M Air supply N Air return O 3 7 6 cm P Control wire entrance Q 18 47 9 cm R Condensate drain connection 1 9 cm NPT female S Power wire entrance T Suction liquid pressure ports G H L M E F T O R A I N B P K C D D K Q S J A Blower access panel B 22 55 9 cm C Air return D Air supply E 11 27 9 cm F 5 14 6 cm A E F B B E D C WPIO 356A ...

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