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2.4 Importance of
Proper Indoor/Outdoor
Match-Ups
To assure many years of reliable operation
and optimum customer comfort and to assure
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handler model or indoor coil/furnace combination
should be selected that is properly matched to the
outdoor unit. This is especially critical for heat
pump systems to assure proper refrigerant charge
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The recommended approach is to select an air-
handler or indoor coil and gas furnace that has an
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the air-handler and outdoor unit are a certified
combination in the AHRI Directory.
2.5 Checking Product
Received
Upon receiving unit, inspect it for any shipping
damage. Claims for damage, either apparent or
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characteristics, and accessories to determine if they
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they are properly matched.
2.6 Efficiency Testing
Notice
For purposes of verifying or testing efficiency ratings,
the test procedure in Title 10 APPENDIX M to Subpart
B of Part 430 (Uniform Test Method for Measuring the
Energy Consumption of Central Air Conditioners and Heat
Pumps) and the clarifying provisions provided in the AHRI
Operations Manual 210/240 that were applicable at the
date of manufacture should be used for test set up and
performance.
2.7 Compressor
Break-In Notice
Prior to agency testing, the unit must be run for 20
hours at 115ºF [46.1ºC] outdoor ambient temperature
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2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information
