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506941-01

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Issue 1148

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

RGE Series - 3 Phase

Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Package Unit

The installation of the furnace, wiring, warm air ducts, venting, etc. must conform to the requirements of the National Fire 
Protection Association; the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition) and the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA No. 70 (latest edition) in the United States; the Canadian Installation Codes CAN/CGA-B149.1 & .2 (latest edition) 
and the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, CSA 22.1 (latest edition) in Canada; and any state or provincial laws, local 
ordinances, or local gas utility requirements.  Local authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installation 
is made.  Such applicable regulations or requirements take precedence over the general instructions in this manual.

 CAUTION

If this unit is to be installed in a mobile or manufactured 
home application, the ductwork must be sized to achieve 
static pressures within the manufacturer’s guidelines.   
All other installation guidelines must also be followed.  
Failure to do so may result in equipment damage, 
personal injury, and improper performance of the unit.

  WARNING

Never use a fl ame to check for gas leaks.  Explosion 
causing injury or death may occur.

  WARNING

Do not store combustible materials, including gasoline 
and other fl ammable vapors and liquids, near the furnace, 
vent pipe, or warm air ducts.  Such actions could cause 
property damage, personal injury, or death.

  WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property 
damage.  Refer to this manual.  For assistance or additional information, consult a qualifi ed installer, 
service agency, or the gas supplier.

 

WARNING

Manufactured By

Allied Air Enterprises, Inc.

A Lennox International Company

215 Metropolitan Drive

West Columbia, SC  29170

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLATION ..........................................................................2

START-UP  ................................................................................8

OPERATION ............................................................................10
 Cooling 

System 

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MAINTENANCE ......................................................................11

CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS ..........................................12

WIRING DIAGRAM .................................................................13

WARRANTY ............................................................................15

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Summary of Contents for RGE Series

Page 1: ...d home application the ductwork must be sized to achieve static pressures within the manufacturer s guidelines All other installation guidelines must also be followed Failure to do so may result in equipment damage personal injury and improper performance of the unit WARNING Never use a flame to check for gas leaks Explosion causing injury or death may occur WARNING Do not store combustible materi...

Page 2: ...a forklift while still in the factory supplied packaging The lengths of the forks of the forklift must be a minimum of 42 Inspection As soon as the unit is received it should be inspected for possible damage during transit If damage is evident the extent of the damage should be noted on the carrier s freight bill A separate request for inspection by the carrier s agent should be made in writing Lo...

Page 3: ...f a roof curb is used follow the manufacturer s Installation Instructions and be sure that all required clearances are observed see Clearances section on this page This unit is shipped with four 4 corner brackets in place on the underside of the unit see Figure 1 All four 4 brackets must be removed before unit is installed onto roof curb assembly To avoid interference with roof curb remove the out...

Page 4: ...termined that each appliance remaining connected to the common venting system properly vents when tested as outlined above return doors windows exhaust fans fireplace dampers and any other fuel burning appliance to their previous condition of use 8 If improper venting is observed during any of the above tests the common venting system must be corrected See National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest...

Page 5: ... Air Conditioning Contractors of America ACCA A closed return duct system shall be used This shall not preclude use of economizers or outdoor fresh air intake It is recommended that supply and return duct connections at the unit be made with flexible joints The supply and return air duct systems should be designed for the CFM and static requirements of the job They should not be sized by matching ...

Page 6: ...parate line and installed in accordance with all safety codes listed on page 1 After the gas connections have been completed open the main shutoff valve admitting normal gas pressure to the mains Check all joints for leaks with soapy solution or other material suitable for the purpose Never use a flame to check for gas leaks Explosion causing injury or death may occur WARNING The furnace must be i...

Page 7: ...most regulator manufacturers and LPG propane gas suppliers Check all connections for leaks when piping is completed using a soapy solution Some soaps used for leak detection are corrosive to certain metals Carefully rinse piping thoroughly after completing leak detection Electrical Wiring See Figures 6 7 All wiring should be done in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPANo 70 lates...

Page 8: ... At no time should the standby gas pressure exceed 13 w c nor the operation pressure drop below 5 w c for natural gas units or 11 w c for propane gas If gas pressure is outside these limits contact the gas supplier for corrective action 4 Adjust temperature rise to be within the range specified on the raƟng plate To Light Main Burners 1 Turn off electrical power to unit 2 Turn the thermostat to lo...

Page 9: ... d To Reassemble Reverse above steps Example The heating value of the gas is 1053 BTU cubic foot By actual measurement it takes 38 seconds for the hand on the 1 cubic foot dial to make a revolution with a 100 000 BTU HR furnace running The result is 99 750 BTU HR which is close to the 100 000 BTU HR rating of the furnace Manifold Gas Pressure Adjustment Regulator LPG Propane Gas LPG propane units ...

Page 10: ...nnected open the main manual gas shutoff valve check for and correct any gas leaks Turn electrical power on initiate a call for heat and check for proper burner operation 8 Install burner access panel Heat Anticipator The heat anticipator setting is 0 75 amp It is important that the anticipator setpoint be correct Too high of a setting will result in longer heat cycles and a greater temperature sw...

Page 11: ...pre purge period 30 seconds nominal 3 When the pre purge period has expired the ignition control energizes the main gas valve and spark electrode for a period of 10 seconds 4 If the flame sensor does not sense that a flame has been established in the 10 second interval then the ignition control will de energize the gas valve and begins a 30 second interpurge period then initiates another trial for...

Page 12: ...box Carefully remove the flue collector box without ripping the adjacent insulation 4 Using a wire brush on a flexible wand brush out the inside of each heat exchanger from the burner inlet and flue outlet ends 5 Run the wire brush down the heat exchanger tubes from the burner end 6 Brush out the inside of the flue collector box 7 Clean the combustion air blower wheel and housing Run the wire brus...

Page 13: ...506941 01 Page 13 of 16 Issue 1148 CONNECTION DIAGRAM SINGLE STAGE HEAT 230 V 3 PHASE Figure 10 ...

Page 14: ...Page 14 of 16 506941 01 Issue 1148 CONNECTION DIAGRAM SINGLE STAGE HEAT 460 V 3 PHASE Figure 11 ...

Page 15: ... All applications Ten 10 years LF24 and TUA Stainless All applications Fifteen 15 years LD24 Aluminized All applications Two 2 years LD24 Stainless All applications Five 5 years LG14 All applications Five 5 years Burners LG14 Three 3 years Compressors 4SCU13LC 4SHP13LC Five 5 years TSA TPA Five 5 years KCA KGA KHA TCA TGA THA Five 5 years RGE13 RHP13 RCE13 Five 5 years NOTE If the date of original...

Page 16: ...omponents indoor unit outdoor unit and re frigerant control devices which do not match or meet the specifica tions recommended by the manufacturer e Operation of packaged gas electric units equipped with aluminized heat exchanger with mixed air temperatures of less than 45 F 7 C f Operation of furnaces with return air temperatures of less than 60 F 16 C or operation of a furnace field installed do...

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