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HEAT PUMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

HEAT PUMP SAFETY

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

These instructions are intended as a general guide only for use by 
qualified persons and do not supersede any national or local 
codes in any way. The installation must comply with all state and 
local codes as well as the National Electrical Code.

The heat pump is designed and approved for outdoor use 
only.

The heat pump must be installed with no ductwork in the 
airstream. The outdoor fan is not designed to operate against 
any additional static pressure.

Table of Contents

HEAT PUMP SAFETY.....................................................................1

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................1

Tools and Parts ............................................................................2
System Requirements..................................................................2
Location Requirements ................................................................2
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................3

Inspect Shipment .........................................................................3
Connect Refrigerant Lines ...........................................................4
Charge Refrigerant Lines .............................................................5
Make Electrical Connections .......................................................6

Complete Installation....................................................................7

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ........................................................8

Cooling .........................................................................................8
Heating .........................................................................................8
Defrost Cycle................................................................................8
Adjusting Defrost System.............................................................9
Troubleshoot the Defrost System ..............................................10

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ............................................................10

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .........................................................10

Accessories ................................................................................10

WARRANTY ..................................................................................11

Whirlpool

®

 Models W2H3 and W2H4

506112-01

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately 
 

You

 

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow 

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety 
messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

Summary of Contents for W2H3

Page 1: ...s 6 Complete Installation 7 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION 8 Cooling 8 Heating 8 Defrost Cycle 8 Adjusting Defrost System 9 Troubleshoot the Defrost System 10 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 10 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 10 Accessories 10 WARRANTY 11 Whirlpool Models W2H3 and W2H4 506112 01 You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety m...

Page 2: ...e to the inlet and discharge air openings The location must also allow for adequate service access See Minimum Clearances Where possible select a location for the heat pump which is shaded from the direct rays of the sun most of the time North or east locations are usually most desirable Position the heat pump to avoid direct contact with water snow or ice from a roofline overhead The heat pump mu...

Page 3: ...e as ordered 2 Upon receipt of heat pump inspect it for possible shipping damage Examine the heat pump inside the carton if the carton is damaged If damage is found it should be noted on the carrier s freight bill Damage claims should be filed with the carrier immediately Claims of shortages should be filed with the seller within 5 days NOTE If any damages are discovered and reported to the carrie...

Page 4: ...r or copper and phosphorus with a melting point above 1 100 F 593ºC NOTE Do not use soft solder 6 Make sure indoor coil has been put in place according to the Installation Instructions and is connected to the refrigerant lines 7 Replace valve cores 8 Pressurize the lines and indoor coil with a pressure not to exceed 20 psi 9 Leak test the lines with a pressure not to exceed 20 psig 10 Evacuate the...

Page 5: ...f this factory charge Adjustment of the refrigerant charge will be necessary based on the system combination and line length To adjust the refrigerant size for increased line lengths add the following amount of refrigerant For line set lengths greater than 15 ft 4 6 m add refrigerant by weighing in 0 60 oz per ft of 1 cm O D liquid line If necessary adjust the refrigerant charge for compatibility ...

Page 6: ...lace control box cover 7 Reconnect power WARNING Rating Plate Ampacity Less than 15 16 20 21 30 AWG 14 12 10 8 31 50 Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground condensing unit or heat pump Connect ground wire to ground lug Use copper wire for supply connection Correct wire gauge is shown in the chart below Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock WARNING Electr...

Page 7: ...ld Line voltage Factory Low voltage Factory Ground Thermostat S87 Low Pressure Switch if used BK BK BK BK PR R Y Fan OR R Reversing Valve Defrost Thermostat Ground Lug Equipment Ground PR BK BK OR R Y Compressor Crankcase Heater if used Compressor Contactor Outdoor Fan BK Low Pressure Switch if used FAN Fan High Pressure Switch if used High Pressure Switch if used Defrost Control Reversing Valve D...

Page 8: ...coil or a 10 minute period has elapsed whichever comes first Defrost Thermostat The defrost thermostat is located on the liquid line between the check expansion valve and the distributor When defrost thermostat senses 42ºF 5 6ºC or cooler the thermostat contacts close and send a signal to the defrost control board to start the defrost timing It also terminates defrost when the liquid line warms up...

Page 9: ...wer 2 Remove the control box cover 3 Adjust the time period between defrost cycles by placing the defrost time plug in the proper position See Defrost Control Board For 30 minute intervals between defrost cycles move the Defrost Time Setting Plug to the pins corresponding to 30 For 60 minute intervals between defrost cycles move the Defrost Time Setting Plug to the pins corresponding to 60 this se...

Page 10: ...restricting airflow call a qualified service person to clean the coil surface An annual inspection by a qualified person should be performed to ensure continued high quality performance ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If you need further assistance you can write to the below address with any questions or concerns Whirlpool Home Cooling and Heating 14610 Breakers Drive Jacksonville FL 32258 Please include a ...

Page 11: ...ED COVERAGE Your Whirlpool Home Cooling and Heating limited warranty provides extended coverage on the components outlined below The extended coverage begins with the date of the original unit installation and represents the total warranty period for the specific component Heat Exchangers WFAT WFAR WGFA WGFB W2PG3 Twenty 20 Years Residential Applications WFAT WFAR WGFA WGFB W2PG3 Ten 10 Years Non ...

Page 12: ...d by Whirlpool Home Cooling and Heating e Operation of furnaces with return air temperatures of less than 60 F 16 C or operation of a furnace field installed downstream from a cooling coil f Use of contaminated or alternate refrigerant 3 The installation of replacement parts under the terms of this warranty does not extend the original warranty period Whirlpool Home Cooling and Heating makes no ex...

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