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Ins

tallation & Oper

ation Manual

VRP36 IOM / 92303010_00

For Commercial and Residen-

tial Applications

One or more of the following

patents may apply:

10408504

10436457

10488083

Additional patents pending

PRECISION

36000 BTU

Innovative

Intelligent

Inverter

Variable Refrigerant

Packaged Heat Pump - 36000 BTU

Summary of Contents for VRP36K

Page 1: ... For Commercial and Residen tial Applications One or more of the following patents may apply 10408504 10436457 10488083 Additional patents pending PRECISION US C 36000 BTU Innovative Intelligent Inverter Variable Refrigerant Packaged Heat Pump 36000 BTU ...

Page 2: ..._______________________________________ 18 Drain Installation___________________________________________________________________________ 21 Ductwork Installation________________________________________________________________________ 22 Wall Controller Installation___________________________________________________________________ 23 Electrical Connection___________________________________________...

Page 3: ...ith the NFPA 70 2008 National Electric Code or current edition International Mechanic code 2009 or current edition and any other applicable local or national codes 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...

Page 4: ...em 130 CFM Model VRP36K Cooling Performance Data Cooling Standards 95 F DB 75 F WB outdoor 80 F DB 67 F WB indoor Voltage 230 208 Cooling Btu Rated 33 400 Cooling Btu Min Max 20 000 36 000 Outdoor Operating Range F 55 115 Power W 2990 SEER 15 5 EER 11 0 Sensible Heat Ratio 0 76 Cooling Amps 14 2 Heat Pump Performance Data Voltage 230 208 Heating Btu Rated 47 F 28 500 Heating Btu 17 F 18 300 Heatin...

Page 5: ...5 Dimensions Model VRP36K Dimensions W x D x H 31 3 4 x 29 7 8 x 77 1 4 Shipping Dimensions W x D x H 34 x 35 x 81 Net Weight lbs 330 Shipping Weight lbs 357 R410A Charge oz 125 ...

Page 6: ... branch circuit or general pur pose outlet is grounded Wire Sizing Use recommended wire size given in tables and install a single branch circuit All wiring must comply with local and national codes NOTE Use copper conductors only Electrical Rating Table NOTE Use copper conductors ONLY Wire sizes are per NEC Recommended Branch Circuit Sizes Nameplate Maximum Circuit Breaker Size AWG Wiring Size 30A...

Page 7: ...t be evaluated by Friedrich to ensure the total pressure drop does not exceed the maximum allowable limits Indoor CFM External Static Pressure Model VRP36K Air Flow Data Indoor CFM Low High 15 ESP 1015 1200 20 ESP 875 1160 30 ESP Max Low Speed 750 1080 40 ESP 565 970 50 ESP Max High Speed 440 835 Rated at 0 15 ESP High and includes 0 08 ESP for factory installed 1 filter Condenser External Static ...

Page 8: ...n units Units installed on the bottom floor must be mounted at least 6 off of the ground Grill Clearance Requirements Where obstructions are present use the following guidelines for proper spacing from the VRP exterior louvered grill Friedrich recommends that ALL obstructions are a minimum of 72 from the exhaust For minor obstruction s such as lamp poles or small shrubbery a clearance of 24 from t...

Page 9: ...on 6 Min Required 3 Min 3 Min 35 7 8 Min Required Inside Closet Dimension 31 3 4 29 7 8 NOTE The VRP 3 ton unit comes equipped with bi directional casters for ease of movement The casters only allow for movement forward and backward The VRP 3 ton should be installed with the access door positioned in front of the unit ...

Page 10: ...Exterior Wall Opening Dimensions Exterior Wall Rough Opening Dimensions Unit Width Height VRPXWPC 33 52 1 4 NOTE The distance between the rough opening and the finished floor platform must be 4 4 52 1 4 33 ...

Page 11: ...Interior Closet Wall Opening Dimensions Return Air Access Door Wall Cut Out 36 00 84 00 Interior Wall Rough Opening Dimensions Unit Width Height VRP36 36 84 NOTE Dimensions based on standard 36 door frame ...

Page 12: ...B Baffle Part D Field Supplied Parts Sealant attachment screws and flashing are field supplied Silicone sealant is recommended VRPXWPC 8 adjusts for walls 4 8 thick VRPXWPC 14 adjusts for walls 8 14 thick All installations are similar Flashing 1 3 Screws to attach the plenum assembly to the wall studs Sealant Shim ...

Page 13: ...rete or brick 2 Dry fit the outside plenum half into the rough opening and check the fit and level 3 Remove the outside plenum half flash the rough opening to ensure proper fit and level 4 Pre installing the exterior louver as shown above is optional See Page 17 5 Apply sealant to the outside plenum half and insert into the rough opening to ensure a water tight seal Ensure that the outside plenum ...

Page 14: ...etail A 2 Flash the inside of the rough opening to ensure the proper fit and level 3 Insert inside plenum half Part B into Outside Plenum Half Part A Ensure that Part A does not back out of the rough opening 4 Remove the inside plenum half 5 Apply sealant to the inside plenum half and insert into the rough opening to ensure a water tight seal A ...

Page 15: ...enum half Part B as show in Detail A Pilot holes should be located approximately 4 from the top and bottom of the inside plenum half on both the left and right sides 2 Install fasteners through each pilot hole Fastener must pass through both Part A and Part B If the inside and outside plenum halves do not overlap at fastening point be certain to drill extra holes where needed to secure both Part A...

Page 16: ... tether to the architectural louver and the divider in the wall plenum to prevent it from falling if dropped 2 Turn the louver sideways and push the louver out below the divider in the wall plenum 3 Pull the louver back against the wall plenum and align the holes 4 Insert and tighten all eight provided fasteners When the louver is secured remove the safety tether ...

Page 17: ... of the plenum Apply silicone grease or other non petroleum based lubricants to the weather strip to enhance the sealing capability of the weather strip and ease installation of the air conditioner chassis 1 Install the plenum adjuster plate Ensure the exterior edge is seated against the inside of the architectural louver 2 Secure the plenum divider extension plate to the architectural louver usin...

Page 18: ...nit Installation Unit Placement Prior to Installation Front Install Configuration All louver plenum rough plumbing and rough wiring steps must be complete prior to final installation of the air conditioning chassis ...

Page 19: ...r extension into the wall plenum it should butt up against the compression gasket 4 Remove the front panel to access the chassis clamps Attach the hooks into the plenum braces and close 5 Reattach the front panel 6 Identify the appropriate drain port to use and complete plumbing See Page 22 7 Attach the ductwork to the unit at the supply air outlet and ensure the seal is air tight See Page 23 8 Wi...

Page 20: ...is pushed flush against the start of the wall plenum 3 Remove the front panel from the unit 4 Reach under and behind the electrical box and locate the panel mounted fasteners Detail A There is one on each of the left and right interior panel 5 Align the hook of each fastener with the brackets mounted on the interior portion on the wall plenum 6 Pull back on the fastener handles until locked DETAIL...

Page 21: ...ert the provided 3 4 nipple into the determined connection using field supplied Teflon tape or pipe joint compound 3 With the slip end of a 3 4 union connect to the nipple with Teflon tape or pipe joint compound 4 Hand tighten all fittings to prevent damage to unit or fittings 5 Install a field supplied drain system to the slip end of the union A trap is required and drain connections should be co...

Page 22: ...x 26 1 16 W Sheet metal or duct board may be used for the transition from the discharge to 10 or larger diameter flexible ducting Avoid sharp transitions in the ductwork to ensure optimal indoor blower performance Allow at least 18 from the discharge of the unit to the final reduced size transition to support optimal efficiency of the blower system Ductwork Installation ...

Page 23: ...troller Use shielded and stranded CAT 6 cable with twisted pairs to wire the wall controller Use the wire colors with the corresponding terminals on the wall controller to the VRP unit as shown in the table below Table shows which wire pairs go with which screw terminal ...

Page 24: ...reen molex controller plug 5 Insert the corresponding color pair into the appropriate screw terminal and tighten 6 Insert the sheath into the GND screw terminal and tighten 7 Plug in the green molex plug into the green receptacle and re install the return air filter NOTE These steps are to be followed for use with the VRPXEMRT2 VRPXEMWRT2 and VRPXWCT WIRE COLOR LABEL Orange Connection 1 V Orange G...

Page 25: ...l service Remove the front access panel Detail A to expose the electrical box and incoming Power terminal block see below Insert all wires through the punched out hole s and fasten wires as shown The 0kW and 10kW models will require the use of only one of the terminal blocks Block A The 15kW models will connect the extra 5kW electric heat to the remaining terminal block Block B and separate 30A se...

Page 26: ...l VRP36 installations 2 The louvered portion of the door should have a minimum of 325 sq in of free area 3 Alternatively a solid door may be used in tandem with a transfer register on an adjacent wall to the closet The transfer register should have a minimum free area of 325 sq in ...

Page 27: ...he FreshAire System flip the switch into the ON position The fresh air switch is located behind the return air filter FreshAire System Set Up and Operation If equipped with the FreshAire System the unit will come with a FreshAire Filter and Blank Off Plate Blank Off Plate must be removed before use To remove the Blank Off Plate simply pull the attached tab Shown in Detail A Blank Off Plate can be ...

Page 28: ... 28 Electrical Wiring Diagram 208 230V ...

Page 29: ... not been damaged during the installation process Ensure that all installation instructions concerning clearances around the unit have been adhered to Check to ensure that the unit air filter indoor coil and outdoor coil are free from any obstructions Ensure that the circuit breaker s or fuse s and supply circuit wire size have been sized correctly Check the condensate water drain s to ensure that...

Page 30: ... Down keys The displayed number denotes the number of the active diagnostic test To exit press the Enter key Service Warranty To Remove the Chassis from the Closet A Switch the wall controller off B Disconnect the power coming into the unit from the main breaker panel or the closet mounted disconnect C Disconnect the electrical connection D Disconnect the duct work E Slide the chassis out of the w...

Page 31: ... these Wall Plenums per unit VRPXWPC 14 Wall Plenum for VRP12 with VRPXALA for 8 to 14 thick wall VRPXALC Architectural louver VRP36 only 30 Blade angle Require One of these Louvers per unit VRPXSCC Architectural louver VRP36 only Custom Color Special Order 30 Blade angle VRPXAP1 Return Air Access Panel Require One per unit ...

Page 32: ...red Wall Controller with Occupancy Sensor Require One of the Controllers per unit VRPXEMWRT2 VRP Energy Management Wireless Wall Controller with Occupancy Sensor EMOCT Online Connection Kit Optional with VRPXEMRT2 VRPXEMWRT2 Optional EMRAF Remote Access Fee Optional with VRPXEMRT2 VRPXEMWRT2 Optional Accessories VRPXEM W RT2 VRPXWCT ...

Page 33: ... sensor open shorted 14 Pressure limit switch open 19 Outdoor coil temperature above 175F 20 Indoor coil frozen 21 Unit cycles more than five 5 times an hour 23 Room freeze protection 24 Discharge air temperature above 185F 26 Ambient temperature beyond operating limits 27 Minimum configuration not met 31 Outdoor fan over current 32 Compressor over current 34 Unit not provisioned 35 DC bus over vo...

Page 34: ...ized FRIEDRICH distributor dealer or the contractor who installed the equipment If your dealer or contractor needs assistance the authorized FRIEDRICH distributor is available for consultation and FRIEDRICH supports the efforts of the distributor 4 This limited warranty applies only to units remaining at the site of the original installation except for mobile home installations and only to units i...

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