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©2017 Lennox Industries Inc. Dallas, Texas, USA

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS 

THIS MANUAL MUST BE LEFT WITH THE OWNER 
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Shipping and Packing List 

General

Check the components for shipping damage. If you 

find any damage, immediately contact the last carrier. 

Package 1 of 1 contains the following:

1 - Assembled indoor unit

2 - Condensate plugs

2 - Rubber grommets

1 - Water level switch cable

1 - 5/8 to 1/2 adapter (VVCA018)

1 - 3/8 to 1/4 adapter (VVCA018)

1 - Water level switch cable

1 - Installation manual

VVCA Vertical Air Handler 

The VVCA air handler is designed for indoor installation 

only. As shipped, the unit is ready for installation in upflow 

and horizontal-right air discharge applications. Field-

configurable for horizontal left-air discharge.

The unit has accessible electrical controls, refrigerant 
piping connections and an internally mounted expansion 
valve kit. This unit is also equipped with variable speed 
blower motor. 

Refer to the Product Specification bulletin (EHB) for the 

proper use of these indoor units with specific heat pumps, 

heat recovery units, mode switching devices, branch 
pipes, line sets and controls. 

These instructions are intended as a general guide and do 
not supersede local codes in any way. Consult authorities 
having jurisdiction before installation.

The air handler is shipped from the factory completely 

assembled.  This  unit  is  provided  with  flanges  for 

connecting the supply plenum.

VRF

VRF SYSTEMS -- Air Handler 

507539-05
11/2018

 WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, ser vice or 
maintenance can cause property damage, personal 
injury or loss of life.
Installation and service must be performed by a li censed 

professional HVAC installer, service agency or the gas 

supplier.
Failure to follow safety warnings and these instruc tions 
exactly could result in property damage, dan 

gerous 

operation, serious injury, or death.
Any additions, changes, or conversions required in order 
for the appliance to satisfactorily meet the ap plication 

needs must be made by a licensed profes sional HVAC 

installer (or equivalent) using factory-specified parts.

Do not use this system if any part has been under water. 

A  flood-damaged  appliance  is  extremely  dan gerous. 

Immediately call a licensed professional HVAC service 

technician (or equivalent) to inspect the system and to 
replace all controls and electrical parts that have been 
wet, or to replace the system, if deemed necessary.

 IMPORTANT

The Clean Air Act of 1990 bans the intentional venting 

of refrigerant (CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs) as of July 1, 

1992. Approved methods of recovery, recycling or 
reclaiming must be followed. Fines and/or incarceration 
may be levied for noncompliance. These units must be 

installed as a part of a matched system as specified in 

the Product Specifications (EHB) bulletin.

 CAUTION

As with any mechanical equipment, contact with sharp 
sheet metal edges can result in personal injury. Take 
care while handling this equipment and wear gloves and 
protective clothing.

Summary of Contents for VRF VVCA Series

Page 1: ...ges for connecting the supply plenum VRF VRF SYSTEMS Air Handler 507539 05 11 2018 WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration ser vice or maintenance can cause property damage personal injury...

Page 2: ...ing voided Note Only Lennox VRF indoor units will work with Lennox VRF outdoor units and associated mechanical equipment Lennox Mini Split indoor units are similar in appearance but must not be connec...

Page 3: ...and Either Side LOW VOLTAGE INLETS Top and Either Side C FILTER ACCESS AIR FLOW A RETURN AIR E SUPPLY AIR 1 5 8 41 3 76 10 1 4 260 3 4 19 F G RETURN AIR Dimension 018 030 036 054 in mm in mm A 45 3 4...

Page 4: ...onnection Vertical Drain Pan Auxiliary Horizontal Auxiliary Upflow Straps Drip Shield Baffle Drain Connection Drain Connection Model No 18 36 48 54 Cabinet 0 inch 0 mm 0 inch 0 mm To Plenum 0 inch 0 m...

Page 5: ...ure to follow these instructions can result in death explosion or fire CAUTION Make sure the blower motor support is tight 3 motor mount bolts then check to see if wheel is secured to motor shaft befo...

Page 6: ...is will also allow access for future maintenance For ease of installation it is best to make any necessary coil configuration changes before setting the air handler in place Figure 2 Upflow Configurat...

Page 7: ...the blower section panel 2 Remove the T 2 and T 2B sensors from the sleeves The sensors look similar label the sensors so that they can be reinstalled to the proper locations T 2 Sensor black cable no...

Page 8: ...8 Disconnect Wiring Harness 12 Release the wiring harness clips and ties Carefully remove the wiring harness 13 Insert the wiring harness plug into the hole you cut into the coil front plate 14 Reins...

Page 9: ...oil Polyolester it is not recommended to mix PVE oil with any other type of refrigerant oil Refrigerant leaks are unlikely however if a refrigerant leak occurs open a door or windows to dilute the re...

Page 10: ...n pressurization of the low side shell and suction tubing Application of a brazing torch to a pressurized system may result in ignition of the refrigerant and oil mixture Check the high and low pressu...

Page 11: ...ry drain The condensate drain is on the negative pressure side of the blower therefore air being pulled through the condensate line will not allow positive drainage without a proper trap 6 Route the d...

Page 12: ...ect supply air duct to the flange on top of the air handler If an isolation connector is used it must be nonflammable When sizing the return air filter grille a minimum surface area of 200 sq in per t...

Page 13: ...witch settings Settings may only be adjusted by a trained technician as part of the com missioning procedures CAUTION This unit must be properly grounded and protected by a circuit breaker The ground...

Page 14: ...WIRED CONTROLLER NOTE COMPONENT IN DASH LINE IS OPTIONAL OR FIELD WIRING WATER LEVEL SWITCH PUMP MOTOR EEV T2B T2 TR FM XS1 10 XP1 10 T1 XT1 2 PUMP CS KEY COMPONENT INDOOR FAN ELECTRONIC EXPANSION VAL...

Page 15: ...T2 TR FM XS1 10 XP1 10 T1 XT1 2 PUMP CS KEY COMPONENT INDOOR FAN ELECTRONIC EXPANSION VALVE INLET AIR TEMP COIL TEMP TRANSFORMER TERMINAL BLOCK EVAP OUTLET TEMP IN COOLING MODE PLUG JACK REMOTE ON OF...

Page 16: ...L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L1 L2 Single Phase power wiring PQE PQE Figure 15 Typical Power Wiring Diagram VRF Heat Recovery System Shown Indoor units and MS boxes on the same refrigeration circuit should have a...

Page 17: ...g Torque Tightening torque lb ft Terminal base of remote controller Signal transmission wire X2M 0 58 0 72 Terminal base of power supply X1M 0 87 1 06 Grounding terminal M4 1 06 1 43 Figure 16 Typical...

Page 18: ...P and Q of the daisy chain P Q All shields of shielded cable connect to GROUND terminal not to terminal E 18 GA stranded 3 conductor shielded control wire polarity sensitive Typical Wiring Diagram NE...

Page 19: ...31 400 3 0 53 8 60 5 240 10 0 34 100 3 0 55 8 60 5 VVCA030H4 Description Input Blower Motor Full Load Amps 2 Minimum Circuit Ampacity 3 Maximum Overcurrent Protection Blower Speed Volt kW 1 Btuh Low...

Page 20: ...or Full Load Amps 2 Minimum Circuit Ampacity 3 Maximum Overcurrent Protection Blower Speed Volt kW 1 Btuh Low Medium High 5 kW V8EH0050P 1P 13P59 208 3 8 12 800 4 2 28 3 4 30 220 4 2 14 300 4 2 29 3 4...

Page 21: ...1260 140 4 171 2 205 1 237 9 268 2 297 6 335 6 366 6 1530 237 6 270 4 305 7 346 1 385 8 432 5 467 1 513 3 1800 368 1 421 9 466 7 522 1 573 9 619 4 684 2 700 24 2 Ton 600 55 8 76 6 95 9 116 6 135 8 157...

Page 22: ...n is recommended Air Filter Removal 1 Remove screws remove filter cabinet cover 2 Remove air filter 3 Clean the air filter using vacuum or water For heavy accumulations use soft brush and mild deterge...

Page 23: ...unit capacity 4 Network address of IDU 5 The actual setpoint temperature 6 The actual indoor temperature T1 7 The actual indoor temperature T1 8 The middle coil temperature T2 9 The coil outlet temper...

Page 24: ...ror E0 Mode conflict error Ed Outdoor units error FE IDU doesn t have address when it is first turned on Table 6 Fault Code Display on Indoor Unit Receiver Table 7 Fault Code Display on Controller Tro...

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