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WeatherExpert® Ultra High Efficiency Gas Heat/Electric Cooling Packaged Variable Air Volume (VAV) Rooftop
HVAC Guide Specifications:
Size Range: 12.5 to 23 Nominal Tons
P 23 06 80 Schedules for Packaged VAV HVAC Equipment
1 23 06 80.13 Unitary Packaged VAV HVAC Equipment Schedule
23 06 80.13.A. Rooftop unit schedule
Schedule is per the project specification requirements.
P 23 07 16 HVAC Equipment Insulation
2 23 07 16.13 Packaged VAV, Rooftop Units:
23 07 16.13.A. Evaporator fan compartment:
Interior cabinet surfaces shall be insulated with a minimum 1/2-in. thick, minimum 11/2 lb density aluminum foil-faced
insulation on the air side.
Insulation and adhesive shall meet NFPA 90A requirements for flame spread and smoke generation.
23 07 16.13.B. Gas heat compartment:
Aluminum foil-faced fiberglass insulation shall be used.
Insulation and adhesive shall meet NFPA 90A requirements for flame spread and smoke generation.
P 23 09 13 Instrumentation and Control Devices for HVAC
3 23 09 13.23 Sensors and Zone Air Terminals
23 09 13.23.A. Space terminal sensors:
Carrier zone air terminal space sensors shall be available with capabilities of combining:
Space temperature sensing
Sensors with communication port
Sensors with CO2 sensing
Sensors with LCD display
Sensors with Humidity sensing
Sensors with local override and indicating light
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i-Vu Equipment Touch™; Carrier brand 4.3-in. color touch screen zone sensor and local user interface for a single
Open (BACnet1 MS/TP) equipment controller. Includes built-in temperature sensor.
i-Vu System Touch™; Carrier brand 4.3-in. color touch screen user interface connects to a network of up to 60 Open
(BACnet MS/TP) equipment controllers. Includes built-in temperature sensor.
23 09 13.23.B. Zone terminals:
Zone air terminals shall be a i-Vu VAV Zone Single Duct and Fan Terminal type for optimum integrated system
solution. This includes:
35E – Single Duct Air Terminals
45J – Series Fan Powered Air Terminals
45K – Quiet Series Fan Powered Air Terminals
1 BACnet is a registered trademark of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers).
 45M – Parallel Fan Powered Air Terminals
45N – Quiet Parallel Fan Powered Air Terminals
45Q – Low Profile Series Fan Powered Air Terminals
45R – Low Profile Parallel Fan Powered Air Terminals
35J – Single Duct Retrofit Air Terminals
P 23 09 23 Integrated Staging Control (ISC) Board System for HVAC
4 23 09 23.13 Packaged VAV, Rooftop Units:
23 09 23.13.A. General:
Shall be complete with self-contained low-voltage control circuit protected by a resettable circuit breaker on the 24-v
transformer side. Transformer shall have 75VA capability.
Shall utilize color-coded wiring.
Shall include an electro-mechanical control board, to conveniently and safely provide connection points for vital control
functions such as: smoke detectors, phase monitor, gas controller, economizer, thermostat, and safety switches. Shall
control all three stages of compressor logic, fully variable indoor fan motor logic, as well as staging of the outdoor fan
motor. Shall also have a green LED indicator to indicate GO operation as well as a fault LED indicator for thermostat
mis-wiring, no fan operation and safety switches.
The heat exchanger shall be controlled by an integrated gas controller (IGC) microprocessor. See heat exchanger section of
this specification.
23 09 23.13.B. Safeties:
Compressor over-temperature, over-current. High internal pressure differential.
Low-pressure protection switch.
Low pressure switch shall use different color wire than the high pressure switch. The purpose is to assist the
installer and service technician to correctly wire and or troubleshoot the rooftop unit.
High-pressure protection switch.
High pressure switch shall use different color wire than the low pressure switch. The purpose is to assist the
installer and service technician to correctly wire and or troubleshoot the rooftop unit.
Automatic reset, motor thermal overload protector.
Heating section shall be provided with the following minimum protections:
High-temperature limit switches.
Induced draft motor speed sensor.
Flame rollout switch.
Flame proving controls.
P 23 09 93 Sequence of Operations for HVAC Controls
5 23 09 93.13 Packaged VAV, Rooftop Units:
23 09 93.13.A. Duct Static Pressure Control (with optional Reset function) – The supply fan/motor VFD is controlled by a
VFD using a PID and an analog input from a duct static pressure transducer.The supply fan will modulate its speed to
maintain the desired duct static pressure setpoint.
23 09 93.13.B. Supply Air Temperature Control (with optional Reset function) – The control will maintain the desired
supply air temperature setpoint whenever cooling is required. A user configurable setpoint will be provided (default 53°F).
The control will use the appropriate method (economizer cooling, mechanical cooling, or a combination of both) to achieve
this setpoint whenever the zone temperature is greater than the current cooling setpoint (occupied or unoccupied). If Supply
Air Reset is enabled, the reset algorithm will calculate a proportional reset value between the Occupied Cooling setpoint and
1°F above the Occupied Heating setpoint. The amount of reset (reset ratio and maximum reset limit value) is user
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23 09 93.13.C. Morning Warm-up – The control will provide a Morning Warm-up cycle the first time if transition from
unoccupied to occupied and if the heating is required and the unit goes into heating immediately. Whenever the unit enters
the heating mode, before any heat stage is enabled, the control will provide a Linkage mode to the system that will cause the
terminals to maintain sufficient airflow. The Linkage mode of Warm-up (2) will be sent to the terminal system to ensure
sufficient airflow while in the heating mode but also providing a controlled warm-up cycle to prevent overheating of some
zones. As a safety measure, should the heating cycle continue and the SAT approach the “Maximum Heating SAT” limit, the
Linkage mode will change to Pressurization (6) to ensure all terminals open to their maximum airflow. The Linkage mode
will remain in Pressurization until that heating cycle ends. Once the heating demand is met and the heat cycle is completed
or if cooling is required, heating will be locked out until the beginning of the next occupied period.
23 09 93.13.D. Occupied Heating – Optionally, the user may enable occupied heating which will allow heating whenever
heating is needed during the occupied period. The cycle will operate exactly the same as Morning Warm-up above, except it
will not be limited by the transition into an occupied period.
23 09 93.13.E. Heating and Cooling Setpoint Separation – By default, the control will maintain a 5°F (configurable)
separation between the heating and cooling setpoints. This will prevent the unit from prematurely entering the opposite
mode.
23 09 93.13.F. Economizer Cooling Cycle – The VAV-RTU Open provides variable supply airflow to the VAV system and
maintain constant minimum ventilation. As the supply airflow changes, the economizer minimum position is adjusted to
provide a constant amount of outdoor air. The control will provide the ability to utilize outdoor air for maintaining the
supply air setpoint should the outdoor air be suitable. The economizer control will utilize an OAT temperature check, a RAT
temperature check if RAT is available or a SPT temperature check comparison and optionally, an OA enthalpy check to
determine if OA conditions are suitable for economizing. Economizer operation, if available, will begin whenever cooling is
required. The economizer will modulate the position of the OA damper to maintain the desired calculated economizer
setpoint. The economizer will be controlled to meet CEC Title 24 requirements so that it will remain open 100% during
integrated cooling and only partially close if required. The VAV-RTU Open also provides FDD (Fault Detection and
Diagnostics) for economizer operation. The FDD logic will detect an economizer that fails to close, fails to open, is stuck
fully open, and fails to fully open. Each condition will cause an Economizer Operation alarm to occur and the specific fault
condition will be displayed.
23 09 93.13.G. Mechanical Cooling Cycle – The control will operate three stages of mechanical cooling in order to maintain
the desired supply air temperature whenever economizer cooling operation is unavailable but cooling is required. This
condition will be determined if the OA has high enthalpy or at a temperature above the Economizer Lockout temperature.
The two compressors will be staged in a binary fashion so that three stages of cooling are provided. Mechanical cooling
stages will be added as required to meet the desired SA setpoint. The number of stages will depend on the return air
conditions and the system load (airflow through the coil). Stages will be added or dropped as required to maintain the
setpoint, while also maintaining the minimum on time and minimum off time for compressor operation. Anytime the SA
falls below the desired SA setpoint, stages will be dropped until only stage  1 is operating. At that point, should the SA fall
below 45°F (7°C), the economizer will modulate to increase the amount of outdoor air in order to maintain this minimum SA
temperature. Should the economizer reach the maximum OA position and if the SA is still below the minimum SA
temperature, the first cooling stage will be disabled and the economizer will return to the minimum position.
23 09 93.13.H. Integrated Cooling Cycle - If economizer cooling operation is insufficient to maintain the desired SA
setpoint, mechanical cooling will be activated to supplement the free economizer cooling. This condition will be determined
if the OA has low enthalpy but is at a temperature at least 5°F above the desired SA setpoint and below the Economizer
Lockout temperature. Mechanical cooling stages will be added as required to meet the desired SA setpoint. The number of
stages will depend on the return air conditions and the system load (airflow through the coil). Stages will be added or
dropped as required to maintain the setpoint while also maintaining the minimum on time and minimum off time for
compressor operation. Anytime the SA falls below the desired SA setpoint, stages will be dropped until only stage 1 is
operating. At that point, should the SA fall below the minimum SA temperature, the economizer will modulate to increase
the amount of return air in order to maintain this minimum SA temperature. Should the economizer reach the minimum OA
position and if the SA is still below the minimum SA temperature, the first cooling stage will be disabled.
23 09 93.13.I. Minimum Ventilation – The economizer minimum position will be adjusted as required based on the supply
fan speed. Two user configurable minimum economizer positions will be provided. The economizer will be positioned at the
“Low Fan Econ Min Pos” when the fan is operating at its slowest speed. When the fan is operating at its maximum speed,
the economizer will be positioned at the “Vent Dmpr Pos / DCV Min Pos”. For any supply fan speed between these two
points, the economizer minimum position will be calculated proportionally.
23 09 93.13.J. Unoccupied Free Cooling - Unoccupied Free Cooling allows the rooftop with the economizer damper to use
outdoor air for free cooling during unoccupied periods. When the VAV-RTU Open is unoccupied and the space temperature
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 rises at least 2°F above the Occupied Cooling Setpoint, the supply fan starts. The economizer damper opens as necessary to
maintain the Supply Air Setpoint and cool the space. The VAV-RTU Open continues to operate in this mode until the space
temperature drops to 1°F below the Occupied Cooling Setpoint or the outside air conditions are no longer suitable for free
cooling.
23 09 93.13.K. Demand Controlled Ventilation [DCV] – Whenever the unit is in an occupied mode and “DCV Control” is
set to enable, a unique economizer minimum position will be calculated based on the output of the DCV algorithm. The
algorithm monitors the CO2 sensor value and compares that value to the user defined setpoint. A control algorithm calculates
the required minimum economizer position required to satisfy the ventilation requirements of the space. A user adjustable
DCV Max Vent Damper Position is provided to limit the maximum amount of outdoor air that can be brought into the unit
due to the DCV algorithm. Demand Controlled Ventilation can be used in either a differential mode where both the indoor
air and outdoor air CO2 levels are provided to the control or it may be used in a single indoor air mode with only the indoor
air CO2 level. In the latter case, the outdoor air CO2 level is assumed at 400 ppm.
23 09 93.13.L. Supply Air Tempering (Low and Medium Gas Heat only) - The VAV-RTU Open provides the capability to
operate the heat to maintain a minimum supply air temperature during conditions where very cold outdoor air causes the supply
air temperature to fall below the configured Supply Air (SA) Tempering Setpoint. This occurs during periods where DCV is
active and increasing the amount of outdoor air or in cases where the system is operating at very low airflow and the calculated
economizer position has increased to maintain a constant ventilation rate. Heat operation is subject to anti-recycle timers to
protect the equipment from short-cycling. There are fixed application specific minimum on and off times for each heating
output (120 seconds on and 60 seconds off). The minimum on time required may adversely affect supply air temperatures with
High Gas Heat option in some applications.
23 09 93.13.M. Open Airside Linkage – The control will support Airside Linkage to accommodate system operation using
Carrier VAV terminal controls. The VAV-RTU Open will receive zone information (occupancy status, occupied and
unoccupied zone temperatures, occupied and unoccupied heating and cooling setpoints, zone CO 2 level for DCV, and zone
RH level). The VAV-RTU Open will operate in the mode required to satisfy the zones. Airside Linkage will provide
operating mode information to the zones so that the system operation is fully coordinated between the rooftop and the
terminal zones. The VAV air terminals offer a minimum airflow setting in AHU heating mode. This shall be configured to
maintain the required airflow (CFM) whenever the VAV RTU is in a heating mode per the unit’s specification. The VAV
terminals will recognize the Heating or Warm-up modes as a heat mode and utilize the higher airflow minimum setpoint as
configured. For heating cycles, initially utilize the Linkage Morning Warm-Up mode to open dampers on all zones below the
midpoint of the occupied heating and cooling setpoints. This provides a controlled heat cycle and prevents the overheating of
random zones where heating may not be required. Any zone below this middle setpoint will have its airflow at the maximum
value. Further monitor the SAT of the VAV RTU to determine if the SAT is approaching the configured maximum limit. As
the limit is approached, the Linkage mode is changed to Linkage Pressurization to ensure all terminals open to their
maximum airflow.
23 09 93.13.N. Field Test/Commissioning – The control will provide BACnet test points to activate specific test modes that
can be used to commission the rooftop and the system. Test modes will be available in the Service Test screen on the
Property pages and shall also be available on the local Equipment Touch device for standalone commissioning. Tests
include: fan test, low heat test, high heat test, cooling test, power exhaust test, and an economizer test. When any test is
active, the appropriate Linkage mode will be sent to the system’s terminals. This will ensure appropriate system operation
and airflow during any test mode.
P 23 40 13 Panel Air Filters
6 23 40 13.13 Packaged VAV, Rooftop Units:
23 40 13.13.A. Standard filter section:
Shall consist of factory-installed, low velocity, disposable 2-in. thick fiberglass filters of commercially available sizes.
Unit shall use only one filter size. Multiple sizes are not acceptable.
Filters shall be accessible through an access panel with “no-tool” removal as described in the unit cabinet section of this
specification (23 81 19.13.H).
Four-in. filter capabilities shall be capable with pre-engineered and approved Carrier filter track field installed
accessory. This kit requires field furnished filters.
P 23 81 19 Self-Contained Air Conditioners
7 23 81 19.13 Medium-Capacity Self-Contained Air Conditioners (48LC*B14-26)

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23 81 19.13.A. General:
Outdoor, rooftop mounted, DDC electrically controlled, heating and cooling VAV unit utilizing fully hermetic scroll
compressors for cooling duty and gas combustion for heating duty.
VAV-RTU Open - BACnet direct digital controller:
Shall be ASHRAE 62-2001 compliant.
Shall accept 18-30VAC, 50-60Hz, and consumer 15VA or less power.
Shall have an operating temperature range from –40°F (–40°C) to 130°F (54°C), 10% to 90% RH (non-
condensing).
Shall include built-in protocol for BACnet MS/TP.
Shall allow access of up to 62 network variables (SNVT). Shall be compatible with all open controllers
Baud rate controller shall be selectable using a dipswitch.
Shall have an LED display independently showing the status of serial communication, running, errors, power, all
digital outputs, and all analog inputs.
Shall accept the following inputs: space temperature, setpoint adjustment, outdoor air temperature, indoor air
quality, outdoor air quality, compressor lock-out, fire shutdown, enthalpy switch, and fan status/filter status/
humidity/ remote occupancy.
Shall provide the following outputs: Economizer, Fan Speed, Fan Start/Stop, Cooling Stage 1, Cooling Stage 2,
Cooling Stage 3, Heating Stage 1, Heating Stage 2, Power Exhaust, Heat Interlock.
Shall have built-in surge protection circuitry through solid state polyswitches. Polyswitches shall be used on
incoming power and network connections. Polyswitches will return to normal when the “trip” condition clears.
Shall have a battery back-up capable of a minimum of 10,000 hours of data and time clock retention during
power outages.
Shall have built-in support for Carrier technician tool.
Shall include an EIA-485 protocol communication port (BACnet MS/TP only), an access port for connection of
either a computer or a Carrier technician tool, an EIA-485 port for network communication to intelligent space
sensors and displays.
Software upgrades will be accomplished by either local or remote download. No software upgrades through chip
replacements are allowed.
Factory assembled, single-piece heating and VAV cooling rooftop unit. Contained within the unit enclosure shall be all
factory wiring, piping, controls, and special features required prior to field start-up.
Return air temperature sensor to control multi stage of cooling capacity
Supply air temperature sensor to control multi stage of cooling capacity
Duct static pressure transducer – located in control box for remote field mounting
Evaporator coil freeze protection
Unit shall use Puron® (R-401A) refrigerant.
Unit shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Unit must be selected and installed in compliance with local, state, and federal codes.
To properly control to the desired supply air temperature comfort setting, an integrated EconoMi$er2 is provided
standard. Two versions shall be available: standard air leak and ultra-low leak versions.
Integrated Standard Leak:
Integrated, gear driven opposing modulating blade design type capable of simultaneous economizer and
compressor operation.
Independent modules for vertical or horizontal return configuration shall be available. Vertical return
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 Damper blades shall be galvanized steel with composite gears. Plastic or composite blades on intake or
return shall not be acceptable.
Shall include all hardware and controls to provide free cooling with outdoor air when temperature and/or
humidity are below setpoints.
Shall be equipped with gear driven dampers for both the outdoor ventilation air and the return air for
positive air stream control.
Standard leak rate models shall be equipped with leakage dampers, not to exceed 2% leakage at 1 in. wg
pressure differential.
Economizer controller shall be a 4 to 20mA design controlled directly by the VAV - RTU Open
controller. VAV - RTU Open meets California Title 24 Fault Detection and Diagnostic (FDD) requirements.
Shall be capable of introducing up to 100% outdoor air.
Shall be equipped with a barometric relief damper capable of relieving up to 100% return air and contain
seals that meet ASHRAE 90.1 requirements.
Shall be designed to close damper(s) during loss-of-power situations with spring return built into motor.
Dry bulb outdoor air temperature sensor shall be provided as standard. Enthalpy sensor is also available
on factory installed only. Outdoor air sensor setpoint shall be adjustable and shall range from 40°F to 100°F
(4°C to 38°C). Additional sensor options shall be available as accessories.
The VAV-RTU Open controller shall also provide control of an accessory power exhaust unit function.
The economizer shall maintain minimum airflow into the building during occupied period and provide
design ventilation rate for full occupancy.
Dampers shall be completely closed when the unit is in the unoccupied mode
Economizer controller shall accept a 2 to 10 vdc CO2 sensor input for IAQ/DCV control. In this mode,
dampers shall modulate the outdoor air damper to provide ventilation based on the sensor input.
Compressor lockout temperature is adjustable from 45°F to 80°F (7°C to 27°C), set at a factory default
of 45°F (7°C).
Actuator shall be direct coupled to economizer gear. No linkage arms or control rods shall be acceptable.
Economizer controller shall provide indications when in free cooling mode, in the DCV mode, or the
exhaust fan contact is closed.
Integrated Ultra Low Leak Models
Integrated, gear driven opposing modulating blade design type capable of simultaneous economizer and
compressor operation.
Independent modules for vertical or horizontal return configuration shall be available. Vertical return
modules shall be available as a factory installed option.
Damper blades shall be galvanized steel with composite gears. Plastic or composite blades on intake or
return shall not be acceptable.
Shall include all hardware and controls to provide free cooling with outdoor air when temperature and/or
humidity are below setpoints.
Shall be equipped with gear driven dampers for both the outdoor ventilation air and the return air for
positive air stream control.
Ultra Low Leak design meets California Title 24 section 140.4 and ASHRAE 90.1 requirements of
4 cfm per sq. ft. on the outside dampers and 10 cfm per sq. ft. on the return dampers.
Economizer controller shall be a 4 to 20mA design controlled directly by the VAV - RTU Open
controller. VAV - RTU Open meets California Title 24 Fault Detection and Diagnostic (FDD) requirements.
Shall be capable of introducing up to 100% outdoor air.
Shall be equipped with a barometric relief damper capable of relieving up to 100% return air and contain
seals that meet ASHRAE 90.1 requirements.
Shall be designed to close damper(s) during loss-of-power situations with spring return built into motor.
Dry bulb outdoor air temperature sensor is also available on factory installed only. Outdoor air sensor
setpoint shall be adjustable and shall range from 40°F to 100°F (4°C to 38°C). Additional sensor options shall
be available as accessories.
The economizer controller shall also provide control of an accessory power exhaust unit function.
Factory set at 100%, with a range of 0% to 100%.
The economizer shall maintain minimum airflow into the building during occupied period and provide
design ventilation rate for full occupancy.
Dampers shall be completely closed when the unit is in the unoccupied mode.
Economizer controller shall accept a 2 to 10 vdc CO2 sensor input for IAQ/DCV control. In this mode,
dampers shall modulate the outdoor air damper to provide ventilation based on the sensor input.

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 Compressor lockout temperature is adjustable from 45°F to 80°F (7°C to 27°C), set at a factory default
of 45°F (7°C).
Actuator shall be direct coupled to economizer gear. No linkage arms or control rods shall be acceptable.
Economizer controller shall provide indications when in free cooling mode, in the DCV mode, or the
exhaust fan contact is closed.
23 81 19.13.B. Quality Assurance:
Unit meets and exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 minimum efficiency requirements.
Unit meets and exceeds Energy Star and Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) performance criteria.
Unit shall be rated in accordance with AHRI Standard 340/360.
Unit shall be designed to conform to ASHRAE 15.
Unit shall be ETL-tested and certified in accordance with ANSI Z21.47 Standards and ETL-listed and certified under
Canadian standards as a total package for safety requirements.
Insulation and adhesive shall meet NFPA 90A requirements for flame spread and smoke generation.
Unit casing shall be capable of withstanding 500 hour salt spray exposure per ASTM B117 (scribed specimen).
Unit casing shall be capable of withstanding Federal Test Method Standard No. 141 (Method 6061) 5000  hour salt
spray.
Unit shall be designed and manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001.
Roof curb shall be designed to conform to NRCA Standards.
Unit shall be subjected to a completely automated run test on the assembly line. The data for each unit will be stored at
the factory, and must be available upon request.
Unit shall be designed in accordance with UL Standard 1995, ETL listed including tested to withstand rain.
Unit shall be constructed to prevent intrusion of snow and tested to prevent snow intrusion into the control box up to 40
mph.
Unit shake tested to assurance level 1, ASTM D4169 to ensure shipping reliability.
High Efficiency Motors listed shall meet section 313 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA
2007).
23 81 19.13.C. Delivery, Storage, and Handling:
Unit shall be stored and handled per manufacturer’s recommendations.
Lifted by crane requires either shipping top panel or spreader bars.
Unit shall only be stored or positioned in the upright position.
23 81 19.13.D. Project Conditions:
As specified in the contract.
23 81 19.13.E. Operating Characteristics:
Unit shall be capable of starting and running at 125°F (52°C) ambient outdoor temperature, meeting maximum load
criteria of AHRI Standard 340/360 at ± 10% voltage.
Compressor with standard controls shall be capable of operation down to 45°F (7°C), ambient outdoor temperatures.
For lower operation, an integrated economizer shall be utilized to allow lower temperatures and accommodate indoor
air quality initiatives.
Unit shall discharge supply air vertically or horizontally as shown on contract drawings.
Unit shall be factory configured and ordered for vertical supply and return configurations.
Unit shall be factory furnished for either vertical or horizontal configuration without the use of special conversion kits.
No field conversion is possible.
23 81 19.13.F. Electrical Requirements:

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 Main power supply voltage, phase, and frequency must match those required by the manufacturer.
23 81 19.13.G. Unit Cabinet:
Unit cabinet shall be constructed of galvanized steel, and shall be bonderized and coated with a pre-painted baked
enamel finish on all externally exposed surfaces.
Unit cabinet exterior paint shall be: film thickness, (dry) 0.003-in. minimum, gloss (per ASTM D523, 60°F/16°C): 60,
Hardness: H-2H Pencil hardness.
Evaporator fan compartment interior cabinet insulation shall conform to AHRI Standard 340/360 minimum exterior
sweat criteria. Interior surfaces shall be insulated with a minimum 1/2-in. thick, 1 lb density, aluminum foil faced
fiberglass insulation. Aluminum foil-faced fiberglass insulation shall also be used in the gas heat compartment.
Base of unit shall have a minimum of four locations for thru-the-base gas and electrical connections standard. Both gas
and electric connections shall be internal to the cabinet to protect from environmental issues.
Base Rail:
Unit shall have base rails on a minimum of 2 sides.
Holes shall be provided in the base rails for rigging shackles to facilitate maneuvering and overhead rigging.
Holes shall be provided in the base rail for moving the rooftop by fork truck.
Base rail shall be a minimum of 16 gage thickness.
Condensate pan and connections:
Shall be a sloped condensate drain pan made of a non-corrosive material.
Shall comply with ASHRAE Standard 62.
Shall use a 3/4-in. 14 NPT drain connection, through the side of the drain pan. Connection shall be made per
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Top panel:
Shall be a multi-piece top panel linked with watertight flanges and locking systems.
Gas Connections:
All gas piping connecting to unit gas valve shall enter the unit cabinet at a single location on side of unit
(horizontal plane).
Thru-the-base capability:
Standard unit shall have a thru-the-base gas-line location using a raised, embossed portion of the unit
basepan.
Thru-the-base provisions / connections are available as standard with every unit. When bottom
connections are required, field furnished couplings are required.
No basepan penetration, other than those authorized by the manufacturer, is permitted.
Electrical Connections:
All unit power wiring shall enter unit cabinet at a single, factory-prepared, knockout location.
Thru-the-base capability.
Thru-the-base provisions/connections are available as standard with every unit. When bottom connections are
required, field furnished couplings are required.
No basepan penetration, other than those authorized by the manufacturer, is permitted.
Component access panels (standard):
Cabinet panels shall be easily removable for servicing.
Unit shall have one factory installed, tool-less, removable, filter access panel.
Panels covering control box and filter shall have molded composite handles while the blower access door shall
have an integrated flange for easy removal.
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 Screws on the vertical portion of all removable access panel shall engage into heat resistant, molded composite
collars.
Collars shall be removable and easily replaceable using manufacturer recommended parts.
23 81 19.13.H. Gas Heat:
General:
Heat exchanger shall be an induced draft design. Positive pressure heat exchanger designs shall not be allowed.
Shall incorporate a direct-spark ignition system and redundant main gas valve.
Gas supply pressure at the inlet to the rooftop unit gas valve must match that required by the manufacturer.
The heat exchanger shall be controlled by an integrated gas controller (IGC) microprocessor.
IGC board shall notify users of fault using an LED (light-emitting diode).
The LED shall be visible without removing the control box access panel.
IGC board shall contain algorithms that modify evaporator-fan operation to prevent future cycling on high
temperature limit switch.
Unit shall be equipped with anti-cycle protection with one short cycle on unit flame rollout switch or 4
continuous short cycles on the high temperature limit switch. Fault indication shall be made using an LED.
Standard Heat Exchanger construction:
Heat exchanger shall be of the tubular-section type constructed of a minimum of 20 gage steel coated with a
nominal 1.2 mil aluminum-silicone alloy for corrosion resistance.
Burners shall be of the in-shot type constructed of aluminum-coated steel.
Burners shall incorporate orifices for rated heat output up to 2000 ft (610m) elevation. Additional accessory kits
may be required for applications above 2000 ft (610m) elevation, depending on local gas supply conditions.
Each heat exchanger tube shall contain multiple dimples for increased heating effectiveness.
Optional Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger construction:
Use energy saving, direct-spark ignition system.
Use a redundant main gas valve.
Burners shall be of the in-shot type constructed of aluminum-coated steel.
All gas piping shall enter the unit cabinet at a single location on side of unit (horizontal plane).
The optional stainless steel heat exchanger shall be of the tubular-section type, constructed of a minimum of
20 gage type 409 stainless steel.
Type 409 stainless steel shall be used in heat exchanger tubes and vestibule plate.
Complete stainless steel heat exchanger allows for greater application flexibility.
Induced draft combustion motor and blower:
Shall be a direct-drive, single inlet, forward-curved centrifugal type.
Shall be made from steel with a corrosion-resistant finish.
Shall have permanently lubricated sealed bearings.
Shall have inherent thermal overload protection.
Shall have an automatic reset feature.
23 81 19.13.I. Coils:
Standard Aluminum Fin/Copper Tube Coils:
Standard evaporator and condenser coils shall have aluminum lanced plate fins mechanically bonded to seamless
internally grooved 5/16-in. diameter copper tubes with all joints brazed.

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 Evaporator coils shall be leak tested to 150 psig, pressure tested to 450 psig, and qualified to UL 1995 burst test
at 1775 psig.
Condenser coils shall be leak tested to 150 psig, pressure tested to 650 psig, and qualified to UL 1995 burst test at
1980 psig.
Optional Pre-coated aluminum-fin condenser coils:
Shall have a durable epoxy-phenolic coating to provide protection in mildly corrosive coastal environments.
Coating shall be applied to the aluminum fin stock prior to the fin stamping process to create an inert barrier
between the aluminum fin and copper tube.
Epoxy-phenolic barrier shall minimize galvanic action between dissimilar metals.
Corrosion durability of fin stock shall be confirmed through testing to be no less than 1000 hours salt spray per
ASTM B117-90.
Corrosion durability of fin stock shall be confirmed through testing to have no visible corrosion after 48  hour
immersion in a room temperature solution of 5% salt, 1% acetic acid.
Fin stock coating shall pass 2000 hours of the following: one week exposure in the prohesion chamber followed
by one week in a QUV. Prohesion chamber: the solution shall contain 3.5% sodium chloride and 0.35% ammonium
sulfate. The exposure cycle is one hour of salt fog application at ambient followed by one hour drying at 95°F
(35°C).
Corrosion durability shall be confirmed through testing to be no less than 1000 hours salt spray per ASTM B117-
90.
Optional Copper-fin evaporator and condenser coils:
Shall be constructed of copper fins mechanically bonded to copper tubes and copper tube sheets.
Galvanized steel tube sheets shall not be acceptable.
A polymer strip shall prevent coil assembly from contacting the sheet metal coil pan to minimize potential for
galvanic corrosion between coil and pan.
Optional E-coated aluminum-fin evaporator and condenser coils:
Shall have a flexible epoxy polymer coating uniformly applied to all coil surface areas without material bridging
between fins.
Coating process shall ensure complete coil encapsulation of tubes, fins and headers.
Color shall be high gloss black with gloss per ASTM D523-89.
Uniform dry film thickness from 0.8 to 1.2 mil on all surface areas including fin edges.
Superior hardness characteristics of 2H per ASTM D3363-92A and cross-hatch adhesion of 4B-5B per ASTM
D3359-93.
Impact resistance shall be up to 160 in.-lb. (ASTM D2794-93).
Humidity and water immersion resistance shall be up to minimum 1000 and 250 hours respectively (ASTM
D2247-92 and ASTM D870-92).
Corrosion durability shall be confirmed through testing to be no less than 1000 hours salt spray per ASTM B117-
90.
23 81 19.13.J. Refrigerant Components:
Refrigerant circuit shall include the following control, safety, and maintenance features:
Multi Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) system shall help provide optimum performance across the entire
operating range. Shall contain removable power element to allow change out of power element and bulb without
removing the valve body.
Refrigerant filter drier - Solid core design.
Service gage connections on suction and discharge lines.

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 Pressure gage access through a specially designed access screen on the side of the unit.
Single circuit design with tandem compressor and fully activated evaporator coil.
Compressors:
Models shall use fully hermetic tandem scroll compressors optimized for comfort staging and IEER energy
savings.
Models shall be available with a single refrigerant circuit and three stage cooling operation on all models.
Compressor motors shall be cooled by refrigerant gas passing through motor windings.
Compressors shall be internally protected from high discharge temperature conditions.
Compressors shall be protected from an over-temperature and over-amperage conditions by an internal, motor
overload device.
Compressor shall be factory mounted on rubber grommets.
Compressor motors shall have internal line break thermal, current overload and high pressure differential
protection.
Crankcase heaters shall be standard on each compressor and deactivated whenever the compressor is in
operation.
23 81 19.13.K. Filter Section:
Filters access is specified in the unit cabinet section of this specification.
Filters shall be held in place by a preformed, slide-out filter tray, facilitating easy removal and installation.
Shall consist of factory-installed, low velocity, throw-away 2-in. thick fiberglass filters.
Filters shall be standard, commercially available sizes.
Only one size filter per unit is allowed.
4-in filter capability is possible with a field installed pre-engineered slide out filter track accessory. 4-in filters are field
furnished.
23 81 19.13.L. Evaporator Fan and Motor:
Evaporator fan motor:
Shall have permanently lubricated bearings.
Shall have inherent automatic-reset thermal overload protection or circuit breaker.
Shall have a maximum continuous bhp rating for continuous duty operation; no safety factors above that rating
shall be required.
Shall be Variable Frequency duty to match the three stage compression logic.
Shall contain motor shaft grounding ring to prevent electrical bearing fluting damage by safely diverting harmful
shaft voltages and bearing currents to ground.
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). For indoor fan motor Staged Air Volume (SAV™) operation:
Shall be installed inside the unit cabinet, mounted, wired and tested.
Shall contain Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) frequency protection.
Insulated Gate Bi-Polar Transistors (IGBT) used to produce the output pulse width modulated (PWM) waveform,
allowing for quiet motor operation.
Self-diagnostics with fault and power code LED indicator. Field accessory display kit available for further
diagnostics and special setup applications.
RS485 capability standard.
Electronic thermal overload protection.
5% swinging chokes for harmonic reduction and improved power factor.
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 All printed circuit boards shall be conformal coated.
Shall not contain visual display to adjust internal setting. Available only as field installed kit.
Belt-driven Evaporator Fan:
Belt drive shall include an adjustable-pitch motor pulley.
Shall use sealed, permanently lubricated ball-bearing type.
Blower fan shall be double-inlet type with forward-curved blades.
Shall be constructed from steel with a corrosion resistant finish and dynamically balanced.
23 81 19.13.M. Condenser Fans and Motors:
Condenser fan motors:
Shall be a totally enclosed multi speed ECM motor.
Shall use permanently lubricated bearings.
Shall have inherent thermal overload protection with an automatic reset feature.
Shall use a shaft-down design.
Condenser Fans:
Shall be a direct-driven propeller type fan.
Shall have galvanized aluminum (galvalum) blades riveted to corrosion-resistant steel spiders and shall be
dynamically balanced.
23 81 19.13.N. Special Features Options and Accessories:
Propane Conversion Kit:
Package shall contain all the necessary hardware and instructions to convert a standard natural gas unit for use
with liquefied propane. Kits shall be available for elevations from 0 up to 14,000 ft (4,276m).
Condenser Coil Hail Guard Assembly:
Shall protect against damage from hail.
Shall be louvered style design.
Unit-Mounted, Non-Fused Disconnect Switch:
Switch shall be factory-installed, internally mounted.
National Electric Code (NEC) and ETL approved non-fused switch shall provide unit power shutoff.
Shall be accessible from outside the unit.
Shall provide local shutdown and lockout capability.
Sized only for the unit as ordered from the factory. Does not accommodate field installed devices.
HACR Breaker:
These manual reset devices provide overload and short circuit protection for the unit. Factory wired and mounted
with the units, with access cover to help provide environmental protection. On 575v applications, HACR breaker
can only be used with WYE power distribution systems. Use on Delta power distribution systems is prohibited.
Sized only for the unit as ordered from the factory. Does not accommodate field installed devices.
Convenience Outlet:
Powered convenience outlet.
Outlet shall be powered from main line power to the rooftop unit.
Outlet shall be powered from line side of disconnect by installing contractor, as required by code. If
outlet is powered from load side of disconnect, unit electrical ratings shall be ETL certified and rated for
additional outlet amperage.
Outlet shall be factory-installed and internally mounted with easily accessible 115-v female receptacle.
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 Outlet shall include 15 amp GFI receptacles with independent fuse protection.
Voltage required to operate convenience outlet shall be provided by a factory-installed step-down
transformer.
Outlet shall be accessible from outside the unit.
Non-powered convenience outlet.
Outlet shall be powered from a separate 115/120v power source.
A transformer shall not be included.
Outlet shall be factory-installed and internally mounted with easily accessible 115-v female receptacle.
Outlet shall include 15 amp GFI receptacles with independent fuse protection.
Outlet shall be accessible from outside the unit.
Flue Discharge Deflector:
Flue discharge deflector shall direct unit exhaust vertically instead of horizontally.
Deflector shall be defined as a “natural draft” device by the National Fuel and Gas (NFG) code.
Centrifugal Propeller Power Exhaust:
Power exhaust shall be used in conjunction with an integrated economizer.
Independent modules for vertical or horizontal return configurations shall be available.
Horizontal power exhaust is shall be mounted in return ductwork.
Power exhaust shall be controlled by economizer controller operation. Exhaust fans shall be energized when
dampers open past the 0 to 100% adjustable set point on the economizer control.
Roof Curbs (Vertical):
Full perimeter roof curb with exhaust capability providing separate air streams for energy recovery from the
exhaust air without supply air contamination.
Formed galvanized steel with wood nailer strip and shall be capable of supporting entire unit weight.
Permits installation and securing of ductwork to curb prior to mounting unit on the curb.
High Altitude Gas Conversion Kit:
Package shall contain all the necessary hardware and instructions to convert a standard natural gas unit to operate from
3,000 ft to 10,000 ft (914m to 3048m) elevation and 10,001 ft to 14,000 ft (3049m to 4267m) elevation.
Outdoor Air Enthalpy Sensor:
The outdoor air enthalpy sensor shall be used to provide single enthalpy control. When used in conjunction with a
return air enthalpy sensor, the unit will provide differential enthalpy control. The sensor allows the unit to determine
if outside air is suitable for free cooling.
Return Air Enthalpy Sensor:
The return air enthalpy sensor shall be used in conjunction with an outdoor air enthalpy sensor to provide differential
enthalpy control.
Indoor Air Quality (CO2) Sensor:
Shall be able to provide demand ventilation indoor air quality (IAQ) control.
The IAQ sensor shall be available in duct mount, wall mount, or wall mount with LED display. The set point
shall have adjustment capability.
Smoke detectors:
Shall be a four-wire controller and detector.
Shall be environmental compensated with differential sensing for reliable, stable, and drift-free sensitivity.
Shall use magnet-activated test/reset sensor switches.
Shall have tool-less connection terminal access.
Shall have a recessed momentary switch for testing and resetting the detector.
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 Controller shall include:
One set of normally open alarm initiation contacts for connection to an initiating device circuit on a fire
alarm control panel.
Two Form-C auxiliary alarm relays for interface with rooftop unit or other equipment.
One Form-C supervision (trouble) relay to control the operation of the Trouble LED on a remote
test/reset station.
Capable of direct connection to two individual detector modules.
Can be wired to up to 14 other duct smoke detectors for multiple fan shutdown applications.
Time Guard:
Shall prevent compressor short cycling by providing a 5 minute delay (±2 minutes) before restarting a
compressor after shutdown for any reason.
One device shall be required per compressor.
Barometric Hood (Horizontal Economizer Applications):
Shall be required when a horizontal economizer and barometric relief are required. Barometric relief damper
must be installed in the return air (horizontal) duct work. This hood provides weather protection.
Hinged Access Panels:
Shall provide easy access through integrated quarter turn latches.
Shall be on major panels of filter, control box, fan motor, and compressor.
Display Kit for Variable Frequency Drive:
Kit allows the ability to access the VFD controller programs to provide special setup capabilities and diagnostics.
Kit contains display module, mounting bracket and communication cable.
Display Kit can be permanently installed in the unit or used on any VFD controller as needed.

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