24APA Manual
24APA Manual
24APA Manual
Installation Instructions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -- 9, 14
Step 1 -- Check Equipment & Jobsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 2 -- Install on Solid Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 3 -- Clearance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 4 -- Operating Ambient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 5 -- Install TXV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -- 4
Step 6 -- Make Piping Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 -- 7
Step 7 -- Make Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 -- 8
Step 8 -- Compressor Crankcase Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 9 -- Install Electrical Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 10-- Check OCT and OAT Thermistor Attachment . . 8
Step 11 -- Start--Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 -- 9
Step 12 -- Check Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 14
GENERAL SEQUENCE OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
the environmentally sound refrigerant
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
AND SEQUENCE OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 -- 11
Fig. 1 --- 24APA TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 -- 12
FINAL CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the CARE AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
installation.
SUBCOOLING TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
24 VOLT CONNECTION DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . 15 -- 16
PURONR REFRIGERANT QUICK REF. GUIDE . . . . . 17
manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Understand with a rigid wire or strap which comes in direct contact
these signal words; DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. with tubing.(See Fig. 2.)
These words are used with the safety--alert symbol. DANGER
8. Ensure that tubing insulation is pliable and completely
identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe
surrounds vapor tube.
personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards which
could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used to 9. When necessary, use hanger straps which are 1 in. wide
identify unsafe practices which would result in minor personal and conform to shape of tubing insulation. (See Fig. 2.)
injury or product and property damage. NOTE is used to 10. Isolate hanger straps from insulation by using metal
highlight suggestions which will result in enhanced installation, sleeves bent to conform to shape of insulation.
reliability, or operation. Avoid contact between tubing and structure
NOTE:
WARNING
OUTDOOR WALL INDOOR WALL
! CAULK
LIQUID TUBE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury or death.
VAPOR TUBE
Before installing, modifying, or servicing system, main INSULATION
electrical disconnect switch must be in the OFF THROUGH THE WALL
position. There may be more than 1 disconnect switch.
Lock out and tag switch with a suitable warning label. JOIST
HANGER STRAP
(AROUND VAPOR INSULATION
! WARNING TUBE ONLY) VAPOR TUBE
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STEP 2 —Install on a Solid, Level Mounting Pad UNIT BASE PAN TIEDOWN KNOCKOUT LOCATIONS
If conditions or local codes require the unit be attached to pad, tie DIMENSIONS A B C
down bolts should be used and fastened through knockouts
29--- 1/2 X 33 10–1/16 5–5/8 23–3/4
provided in unit base pan. Refer to unit mounting pattern in Fig.
3 to determine base pan size and knockout hole location. 36–1/2 X 40 9–5/8 6–13/16 28–3/4
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For hurricane tie downs -- contact your local distributor for Fig. 3 --- Tiedown Knockout Locations
details and PE (Professional Certification), if required by local
On rooftop applications, locate unit at least 6 in. above roof
authorities.
surface.
On rooftop applications, mount on level platform or frame. Place
STEP 4 —Operating Ambient
unit above a load--bearing wall and isolate unit and tubing set
from structure. Arrange supporting members to adequately The minimum outdoor operating ambient in cooling mode is
support unit and minimize transmission of vibration to building. 55_F, and the maximum outdoor operating ambient in cooling
Consult local codes governing rooftop applications. mode is 125_F.
Roof mounted units exposed to winds may require wind baffles. STEP 5 —Install TXV
Consult the Application Guideline and Service Manual -- NOTE: Applies to rated non--TXV and R--22 TXV indoor units
Residential Split System Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Using only. If installing a rated and approved indoor coil without a
Puronr Refrigerant for wind baffle construction. factory installed PuronR TXV, remove and replace the fixed
NOTE: Unit must be level to within ±2_ (±3/8 in./ft..) per orifice or R--22 TXV expansion device with a hard shutoff Puron
compressor manufacturer specifications. TXV.
STEP 3 —Clearance Requirements The thermostatic expansion valve is specifically designed to
When installing, allow sufficient space for airflow clearance, operate with Puron refrigerant. Do not use an R--22 TXV. An
wiring, refrigerant piping, and service. Allow 30--in. clearance to existing R--22 TXV must be replaced with a factory--approved
service end of unit and 48 in. above unit. For proper airflow, a TXV specifically designed for Puron refrigerant. Refer to
6--in. clearance on 1 side of unit and 12 in. on all remaining sides Product Data Sheet for the appropriate TXV kit number.
must be maintained. Maintain a distance of 24 in. between units.
Position so water, snow, or ice from roof or eaves cannot fall
directly on unit.
! CAUTION
UNIT OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment
damage or improper operation.
Al indoor coil units must be installed with a hard shut
off PuronR TXV metering device.
Use a brazing shield and wrap TXV with wet cloth or in service panel. Use wrench and backup wrench, to avoid
use heat sink material damage to tubing or valve, to attach TXV to distributor.
5. Install TXV on indoor coil liquid line. Sweat swivel 9. Reinstall TXV support clamp (removed in item 3).
adapter to inlet of indoor coil and attach to TXV outlet. 10. Attach TXV bulb to vapor tube inside cabinet, in same
Use backup wrench to avoid damage to tubing or valve. location as original was when removed, using supplied
Sweat inlet of TXV, marked “IN” to liquid line. Avoid bulb clamps (nylon or copper). See Fig. 4 for correct
excessive heat which could damage valve. positioning of sensing bulb.
6. Install vapor elbow with equalizer adapter to suction tube 11. Route equalizer tube through suction connection opening
of line set and suction connection to indoor coil. Adapter (large hole) in fitting panel and install fitting panel in
has a 1/4--in. male connector for attaching equalizer tube. place.
7. Connect equalizer tube of TXV to 1/4--in. equalizer fitting 12. Sweat inlet of TXV, marked “IN” to liquid line. Avoid
on vapor line adapter. excessive heat which could damage valve.
8. Attach TXV bulb to horizontal section of suction line 13. Install vapor elbow with equalizer adapter to vapor line of
using clamps provided. Insulate bulb with field--supplied line set and vapor connection to indoor coil. Adapter has
insulation tape. See Fig. 4 for correct positioning of a 1/4--in. male connector for attaching equalizer tube.
sensing bulb. 14. Connect equalizer tube of TXV to 1/4--in. equalizer fitting
9. Proceed with remainder of unit installation. on vapor line adapter. Use backup wrench to prevent
10 O’CLOCK
damage to equalizer fitting.
2 O’CLOCK 15. Proceed with remainder of unit installation.
SENSING BULB
STRAP
SUCTION TUBE
8 O’CLOCK 4 O’CLOCK
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Fig. 4 --- Position of Sensing Bulb
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Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment losses. For tubing requirements beyond 80 ft., substantial
damage or improper operation. capacity and performance losses can occur. Following the
Do not leave system open to atmosphere any longer than recommendations in the Longline Guideline -- Residential
minimum required for installation. POE oil in compressor is Split--System Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Using Puronr
extremely susceptible to moisture absorption. Always keep Refrigerant will reduce these losses. Refer to Table 1 for field
ends of tubing sealed during installation. tubing diameters. Refer to Table 2 for accessory requirements.
There are no buried--line applications greater than 36 in.
! CAUTION If refrigerant tubes or indoor coil are exposed to atmosphere, they
must be evacuated to 500 microns to eliminate contamination and
UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD moisture in the system.
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment Outdoor Unit Connected to Factory Approved Indoor Unit
damage or improper operation. Outdoor unit contains correct system refrigerant charge for
If ANY refrigerant tubing is buried, provide a 6 in. vertical operation with factory approved ARI rated indoor unit when
rise at service valve. Refrigerant tubing lengths up to 36 in. connected by 15 ft. of field--supplied or factory--accessory tubing,
may be buried without further special consideration. Do and factory supplied filter drier. Check refrigerant charge for
not bury lines longer than 36 in. maximum efficiency.
Table 1—Refrigerant Connections and Recommended Liquid and Vapor Tube Diameters (In.)
VAPOR
LIQUID (up to 80 ft. *)
UNIT SIZE
Connection Tube Connection Rated Tube
Diameter Diameter Diameter Diameter
018, 024 3/8 3/8 5/8 5/8
030, 036 3/8 3/8 3/4 3/4
042, 048 3/8 3/8 7/8 7/8
060 3/8 3/8 7/8 1-- 1/8
Notes:
1. Tube diameters are for total equivalent lengths up to 80 ft..
2. Do not apply capillary tube or fixed orifice indoor coils to these units.
* For Tubing Set lengths between 80 and 200 ft. horizontal or 20 ft. vertical differential (250 ft. Total Equivalent Length), refer to the Longline Guideline --- Air
Conditioners and Heat Pumps using Puron refrigerant.
Table 2—Accessory Usage
REQUIRED FOR LOW---AMBIENT
REQUIRED FOR LONG LINE
Accessory APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS* (Over 80 ft.)
(0°F To 55 °F)
Crankcase Heater Yes Yes
Yes
Evaporator Freeze Thermostat No
(For non--- Infinity systems only)
Yes
Winter Start Control No
(For non--- Infinity systems only)
Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV)
Yes Yes
Hard Shutoff
Compressor Start Assist Capacitor and Relay Yes Yes
Yes
Low---ambient Pressure Switch No
(For non--- Infinity system only)
Support Feet Recommended No
Liquid Line Solenoid Valve No See Long --- Line Application Guideline
* For Tubing Set lengths between 80 and 200 ft. horizontal or 20 ft. vertical differential (250 ft. Total Equivalent Length), refer to the Longline
Guideline --- Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps using Puron refrigerant.
! CAUTION ! CAUTION
UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment
or improper operation. damage or improper operation.
Installation of filter drier in liquid line is required. Service valves must be wrapped in a heat--sinking
material such as a wet cloth.
! CAUTION Service valves are closed from factory and ready for brazing.
After wrapping service valve with a wet cloth, braze sweat
UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD connections using industry accepted methods and materials.
Consult local code requirements. Refrigerant tubing and indoor
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment
damage or improper operation. coil are now ready for leak testing. This check should include all
field and factory joints.
Filter drier must be wrapped in a heat---sinking material
Evacuate Refrigerant Tubing and Indoor Coil
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A95424
MINUTES
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Fig. 6 --- Deep Vacuum Graph
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BREAK VACUUM WITH DRY NITROGEN not install unit in system where voltage may fluctuate above or
below permissible limits.
WAIT NOTE: Use copper wire only between disconnect switch and
unit.
EVACUATE NOTE: Install branch circuit disconnect of adequate size per
NEC to handle unit starting current. Locate disconnect within
BREAK VACUUM WITH DRY NITROGEN sight from and readily accessible from unit, per Section 440--14
of NEC.
WAIT Route Ground and Power Wires
Remove access panel to gain access to unit wiring. Extend wires
from disconnect through power wiring hole provided and into
EVACUATE
unit control box.
CHECK FOR TIGHT, DRY SYSTEM
(IF IT HOLDS DEEP VACUUM) ! WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
CHARGE SYSTEM
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury or death.
A95425
Fig. 7 --- Triple Evacuation Method The unit cabinet must have an uninterrupted or unbroken
ground to minimize personal injury if an electrical fault
should occur. The ground may consist of electrical wire or
Final Tubing Check metal conduit when installed in accordance with existing
IMPORTANT: Check to be certain factory tubing on both electrical codes.
indoor and outdoor unit has not shifted during shipment. Ensure Connect Ground and Power Wires
tubes are not rubbing against each other or any sheet metal. Pay
Connect ground wire to ground connection in control box for
close attention to feeder tubes, making sure wire ties on feeder
safety. Connect power wiring to contactor as shown in Fig. 8.
tubes are secure and tight.
DISCONNECT
PER N. E. C. AND/OR
LOCAL CODES
CONTACTOR
FIELD POWER
WIRING
FIELD GROUND
WIRING
GROUND
LUG
A91056
Fig. 8 --- Line Power Connections
to ensure wires are not in contact with tubing, sheet metal, etc. Fig. 10 --- Outdoor Coil Thermistor (OCT) Attachment
STEP 8 —Compressor Crankcase Heater
STEP 11 —Start--Up
When equipped with a crankcase heater, furnish power to heater a
minimum of 24 hr before starting unit. To furnish power to heater
only, set thermostat to OFF and close electrical disconnect to ! CAUTION
outdoor unit.
A crankcase heater is required for low--ambient cooling or if UNIT OPERATION AND SAFETY HAZARD
refrigerant tubing is longer than 80 ft. Refer to the Longline
Failure to follow this caution may result in minor personal
Guideline Section -- Residential Split--System Air Conditioners
injury, equipment damage or improper operation.
and Heat Pumps Using Puronr Refrigerant.
To prevent compressor damage or personal injury, observe the
STEP 9 —Install Electrical Accessories
following:
Refer to the individual instructions packaged with kits or S Do not overcharge system with refrigerant.
accessories when installing.
S Do not operate unit in a vacuum or at negative pressure.
STEP 10 —Check OAT Thermistor and OCT Thermistor
S Do not disable low pressure switch in scroll compressor
Attachments
applications.
Outdoor Air Temperature (OAT) Thermistor is factory installed
by inserting the nibs on either sides of the thermistor body S Dome temperatures may be hot.
through a keyhole in the bottom shelf of the control box and
locking it in place by turning it 90 degrees, such that the spherical
end of a nib faces the front of the control box. ! CAUTION
Check to make sure the OAT is locked in place. See Fig. 9.
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
OAT Thermistor must be locked in place
with spherical nib end facing towards the front Failure to follow this caution may result in personal
of the control box injury.
Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and gloves when
handling refrigerant and observe the following:
S Front seating service valves are equipped with Schrader
valves.
! CAUTION
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in environmental
damage.
Federal regulations require that you do not vent refrigerant
to the atmosphere. Recover during system repair or final
unit disposal.
A06313
Fig. 9 --- Outdoor Air Thermistor (OAT) Attachment
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but some control features are lost. (See Fig. 16). With only 2
5. Set room thermostat to COOL and fan control to ON or wires connected, the circuit board will be powered down
AUTO mode, as desired. Operate unit for 15 minutes. whenever there is no call for cooling, and the following will
Check system refrigerant charge. result:
STEP 12 —Check Charge S Compressor time delay is reduced from 5 minutes to 10
Unit Charge seconds
Factory charge and charging methods are shown on unit S When the thermostat is not calling for cooling, the amber
information plate. Charge Puron refrigerant units with cylinder in status light will be off, and no diagnostics codes will be
upright position and a commercial--type metering device in available
manifold hose. Charge refrigerant into suction line.
S All system counters will be reset on each new call for
NOTE: If subcooling charging conditions are not favorable,
cooling
charge must be weighed in accordance with unit rating plate, ±0.6
oz/ft. of 3/8--in. liquid line above or below 15 ft., respectively. When using Infinity Communicating control, 4 wires are required
Favorable conditions fall within the ranges given on the charging to be connected to the ABCD terminal (see Fig. 14)
chart on the outdoor unit plate. Compressor Internal Relief
NOTE: In longline applications, see Application Guideline for The compressor is protected by an internal pressure relief (IPR)
special charging requirements. which relieves discharge gas into the compressor shell when
differential between suction and discharge pressure exceeds
EXAMPLE:
550--625 psi. The compressor is also protected by an internal
To calculate additional charge required for a 25 ft. line set: overload attached to motor windings.
25 ft. -- 15 ft. = 10 ft. X 0.6 oz/ft. = 6 oz. of additional charge.
GENERAL SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
Cooling Only Procedure STANDARD THERMOSTAT
This system requires charging by the subcooling method.
Turn on power to indoor and outdoor units. Transformer is
1. Operate unit a minimum of 10 minutes before checking energized.
charge.
On a call for cooling, thermostat makes circuits R--Y and R--G.
2. Measure liquid service valve pressure by attaching an Circuit R--Y energizes contactor, starting outdoor fan motor and
accurate gage to service port. compressor circuit. R--G energizes indoor unit blower relay,
3. Measure liquid line temperature by attaching an accurate starting indoor blower motor on high speed.
thermistor type or electronic thermometer to liquid line NOTE: To achieve the rated system performance, the indoor unit
near outdoor coil. or the thermostat must be equipped with a time delay relay
4. Refer to unit rating plate for required subcooling circuit.
temperature.
When thermostat is satisfied, its contacts open, de--energizing
5. Refer to Table 4. Find the point where required subcooling contactor and blower relay. Compressor and motors stop. If
temperature intersects measured liquid service valve indoor unit is equipped with a time--delay relay circuit, the indoor
pressure. blower will run an additional 90 sec to increase system efficiency.
6. To obtain required subcooling temperature at a specific
liquid line pressure, add refrigerant if liquid line
temperature is higher than indicated or reclaim refrigerant
if temperature is lower. Allow a tolerance of ±3_F.
An amber colored STATUS light is used to display the operation Fig. 11 --- Utility Interface
mode and fault codes as specified in the troubleshooting section.
See Table 3 for codes and definitions. With Non--Communicating Thermostats
NOTE: Only one fault code will be displayed on the outdoor When the utility curtailment interface is used with a
unit control board (the most recent, with the highest priority). non--communicating thermostat, the utility relay should be wired
Crankcase Heater Operation in series with the Y input.
The crankcase heater (when applicable) is energized during the Low Ambient Cooling
off cycle below 65 degrees F. When this unit is required to operate below 55_F to a minimum
Outdoor Fan motor Operation of 0_F outdoor temperature, provisions must be made for low
ambient operation.
The outdoor unit control energizes outdoor fan any time the Low ambient cooling operation can be accomplished two ways
compressor is operating. The outdoor fan remains energized for depending on the control system:
15 minutes if a pressure switch or compressor thermal protector
should open. Outdoor fan motor will continue to operate for one S Complete Infinity System
minute after the compressor shuts off when the outdoor ambient S Standard non--communicating thermostat
is greater than or equal to 100 degrees F.
Infinity Controlled low ambient cooling:
Time Delays
This unit is capable of low ambient cooling without a kit ONLY
The unit time delays include: when using a complete Infinity system. A low ambient kit is not
S Five minute time delay to start cooling operation when required, and the outdoor fan motor does not need to be replaced
there is a call from the thermostat or user interface (there for Infinity controlled low ambient operation. The Infinity
is no bypass of this feature in a non--communicating Control provides an automatic evaporator coil freeze protection
system, in a communicating system push the UI fan and algorithm that eliminates the the need for an evaporator freeze
up buttons simultaneously for approximately 10 thermostat. Low ambient cooling must be enabled in the User
seconds) Interface set up. Fan may not begin to cycle until about 40_F
OAT. Fan will cycle based on coil and outdoor air temperature.
S When operating the unit with 2 wires, this delay is A crankcase heater must be installed. See Product Data for
shortened to 10 seconds. accessory part numbers on appropriate unit size and series.
S Five minute compressor recycle delay on return from a Infinity controlled low ambient mode operates as follows:
brown out condition
S Fan is OFF when outdoor coil temp is < (outdoor air
S Two minute time delay to return to standby operation temperature + 3 _F) or outdoor fan has been ON for 30
from last valid communications (with Infinity only) minutes. (Fan is turned off to allow refrigerant system to
S One minute time delay of outdoor fan at termination of stabilize.)
cooling mode when outdoor ambient is greater than or S Fan is ON when outdoor coil temp > (outdoor air
equal to 100 deg F temperature + 25_F) or outdoor coil temp > 80_F or if
outdoor fan has been OFF for 30 minutes. (Fan is turned
on to allow refrigerant system to stabilize.)
S Low pressure switch is ignored for first 3 minutes during
low ambient start up. After 3 minutes, if LPS trips, then
outdoor fan motor is turned off for 10 minutes, with the
compressor running. If LPS closes within 10 minutes
then cooling continues with the outdoor fan cycling per
10
/ 165A
TROUBLESHOOTING (See Table 3) is displayed.
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SYSTEMS COMMUNICATION FAILURE CONTACTOR SHORTED DETECTION
163A
If communication between outdoor unit, control board, and If there is compressor voltage sensed when there is no demand for
indoor user interface control has failed, the control will flash the compressor operation, the contactor may be stuck closed. The
appropriate fault code. (See table 3) Check the wiring to the UI, control will flash the appropriate fault code. Check the contactor
indoor and outdoor units. and control box wiring.
PRESSURE SWITCH PROTECTION NO 230V AT COMPRESSOR
The outdoor unit is equipped with high-- and low--pressure If the compressor voltage is not sensed when the compressor
switches. If the control senses the opening of a high or should be starting, the contactor may be stuck open or the unit
low--pressure switch, it will de--energize the compressor disconnect or circuit breaker may be open. The control will flash
contactor, keep the outdoor fan operating for 15 minutes and the appropriate fault code. Check the contactor, unit disconnect
display the appropriate fault code. (See table 3) or circuit breaker and control box wiring.
After a 15 minute delay, if there is still a call for cooling, and the TEMPERATURE THERMISTORS
LPS or HPS is reset, the compressor contactor is energized. If the Thermistors are electronic devices which sense temperature. As
LPS or HPS has not closed after a 15 minute delay, the outdoor the temperature increases, the resistance decreases. Thermistors
fan is turned off. If the open switch closes anytime after the are used to sense outdoor air (OAT) and coil temperature (OCT).
15--minute delay, then the unit will resume operation with a call
If the outdoor air or coil thermistor should fail, the control will
for cooling.
flash the appropriate fault code. (See table 3)
If the LPS or HPS trips for five consecutive cycles, then unit IMPORTANT: The outdoor air thermistor and coil thermistor
operation is locked out for 4 hours and the appropriate fault code
are factory mounted in the correct locations. Do not re--locate
(See table 3) is displayed.
thermistor sensors.
In the event of a high--pressure switch trip or high--pressure
THERMISTOR SENSOR COMPARISON
lockout, check the refrigerant charge, outdoor fan operation and
outdoor coil for airflow restrictions. The control continuously monitors and compares the outdoor air
temperature sensor and outdoor coil temperature sensor to ensure
In the event of a low--pressure switch trip or low--pressure
proper operating conditions. The comparison is, if the outdoor air
lockout, check the refrigerant charge and indoor airflow.
sensor indicates ≥10 _F warmer than the coil sensor (or) the
CONTROL FAULT outdoor air sensor indicates ≥20_F cooler than the coil sensor, the
If the outdoor unit control board has failed, the control will flash sensors are out of range.
the appropriate fault code. (See table 3) The control board should If the sensors are out of range, the control will flash the
be replaced. appropriate fault code. (See Table 3)
24V BROWN OUT PROTECTION The thermistor comparison is not performed during low ambient
If the control voltage is less than 15.5volts for at least 4 seconds, cooling.
the compressor contactor and fan relay are de--energized. FAILED THERMISTOR DEFAULT OPERATION
Compressor and fan operation are not allowed until control
Factory defaults have been provided in the event of failure of
voltage is a minimum of 17.5volts. The control will flash the
outdoor air thermistor and/or coil thermistor.
appropriate fault code. (See table 3) Verify the control voltage is
in the allowable range of 18--30volts. If the OAT sensor should fail, low ambient cooling will not be
allowed, and the one minute outdoor fan off delay will not occur.
COMPRESSOR VOLTAGE SENSING
If the OCT sensor should fail, low ambient cooling will not be
The input terminals labeled VR and VS on the control board (see
allowed.
Fig. 13) are used to detect compressor voltage status, and alert the
user of potential problems. The control continuously monitors the Thermistor Curve: The resistance vs. temperature chart shown in
high voltage on the run capacitor of the compressor motor. Figure 12 enables the technician to check the outdoor air and
Voltage should be present any time the compressor contactor is outdoor coil thermistors for proper resistance. Unplug the
energized, and voltage should not be present when the contactor thermistor assembly from the circuit board and measure resistance
is de--energized. across each thermistor. For example, if the outdoor temperature is
60ºF, the resistance reading across the outdoor air thermistor
should be around 16,000 Ohms.
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Cooling
None 1, pause Normal operation
Operation
System Communica- Communication with user interface lost. Check wiring to UI, indoor and
16
tions Failure outdoor units
High Pressure High pressure switch trip. Check refrigerant charge, outdoor fan opera-
31
Switch Open tion and coils for airflow restrictions.
Low Pressure
32 Low pressure switch trip. Check refrigerant charge and indoor air flow
Switch Open
Outdoor unit control board has failed. Control board needs to be
Control Fault 45
replaced.
The control voltage is less than 15.5v for at least 4 seconds. Compressor
Brown Out
46 and fan operation not allowed until control voltage is a minimum of 17.5v.
(24 v)
Verify control voltage.
Outdoor Air Temp Outdoor air sensor not reading or out of range. Ohm out sensor and
53
Sensor Fault check wiring
Outdoor Coil Sensor
55 Coil sensor not reading or out of range. Ohm out sensor and check wiring
Fault
Thermistors out Improper relationship between coil sensor and outdoor air sensor. Ohm
56
of range out sensors and check wiring.
Compressor voltage sensed after start--- up, then absent for 10 consecu-
tive seconds while cooling demand exists. Possible causes are internal
compressor overload trip or loss of high voltage to compressor without
Thermal Cutout 72
loss of control voltage. The control will continue fan operation and wait
15 minutes to attempt a restart. Fault will clear when restart is successful,
or low voltage power is cycled.
Compressor voltage sensed when no demand for compressor operation
Contactor Shorted 73
exists. Contactor may be stuck closed or there is a wiring error.
Compressor voltage not sensed when compressor should be starting.
No 230V at
74 Disconnect may be open or contactor may be stuck open or there is a
Compressor
wiring error.
Thermal cutout occurs in three consecutive cycles. Unit operation locked
Thermal Lockout 82
out for 4 hours or until 24v power recycled.
Low pressure switch trip has occurred during 5 consecutive cycles. Unit
Low Pressure Lockout 83
operation locked out for 4 hours or until 24v power recycled.
High Pressure High pressure switch trip has occurred during 5 consecutive cycles. Unit
84
Lockout operation locked out for 4 hours or until 24v power recycled.
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RESISTANCE (KOHMS)
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (DEG. F)
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A91431
Fig. 12 --- Resistance vs Temperature Chart
COMM STATUS
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Fig. 13 --- Single--Stage Control Board
FINAL CHECKS CARE AND MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: Before leaving job, be sure to do the following: For continuing high performance and to minimize possible
1. Ensure that all wiring is routed away from tubing and equipment failure, periodic maintenance must be performed on
sheet metal edges to prevent rub--through or wire this equipment.
pinching. Frequency of maintenance may vary depending upon geographic
2. Ensure that all wiring and tubing is secure in unit before areas, such as coastal applications. See Owner’s Manual for
adding panels and covers. Securely fasten all panels and information.
covers.
3. Tighten service valve stem caps to 1/12--turn past finger
tight.
4. Leave Owner’s Manual with owner. Explain system
operation and periodic maintenance requirements outlined
in manual.
5. Fill out Dealer Installation Checklist and place in
customer file.
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LIQUID
PRESSURE REQUIRED SUBCOOLING TEMPERATURE (°F)
AT SER-
VICE VALVE 8 10 12 14 16 18
(PSIG)
189 58 56 54 52 50 48
195 60 58 56 54 52 50
202 62 60 58 56 54 52
208 64 62 60 58 56 54
215 66 64 62 60 58 56
222 68 66 64 62 60 58
229 70 68 66 64 62 60
236 72 70 68 66 64 62
243 74 72 70 68 66 64
251 76 74 72 70 68 66
24APA
259 78 76 74 72 70 68
266 80 78 76 74 72 70
274 82 80 78 76 74 72
283 84 82 80 78 76 74
291 86 84 82 80 78 76
299 88 86 84 82 80 78
308 90 88 86 84 82 80
317 92 90 88 86 84 82
326 94 92 90 88 86 84
335 96 94 92 90 88 86
345 98 96 94 92 90 88
354 100 98 96 94 92 90
364 102 100 98 96 94 92
374 104 102 100 98 96 94
384 106 104 102 100 98 96
395 108 106 104 102 100 98
406 110 108 106 104 102 100
416 112 110 108 106 104 102
427 114 112 110 108 106 104
439 116 114 112 110 108 106
450 118 116 114 112 110 108
462 120 118 116 114 112 110
474 122 120 118 116 114 112
486 124 122 120 118 116 114
499 126 124 122 120 118 116
511 128 126 124 122 120 118
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24APA
A06087
Fig. 14 --- Infinity Control Four--Wire Connection Wiring Diagrams
(See Thermostat Installation Instructions for specific unit combinations)
A06305
LEGEND
A97368
Fig. 15 --- Non--Communicating Standard Thermostat 3--Wire 24V Circuit Connections
(See Thermostat Installation Instructions for Specific Unit combinations)
! CAUTION
ELECTRICAL OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment
damage or improper operation.
A minimum of three wire thermostat wiring is
required for the system to operate.
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24VAC HOT R R R
24VAC COM C C C
INDOOR FAN G G
FIELD INSTALLED
JUMPER WIRE
A06304
Fig. 16 --- Non--Communicating Standard Thermostat
2--Wire 24V Circuit Connections
(Applicable to units beginning with serial nuumber 3006E and newer)
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S Puron refrigerant operates at 50--70 percent higher pressures than R--22. Be sure that servicing equipment and replacement
components are designed to operate with Puron refrigerant.
S Puron refrigerant cylinders are rose colored.
S Recovery cylinder service pressure rating must be 400 psig, DOT 4BA400 or DOT BW400.
S Puron refrigerant systems should be charged with liquid refrigerant. Use a commercial type metering device in the manifold hose
when charging into suction line with compressor operating
S Manifold sets should be 700 psig high side and 180 psig low side with 550 psig low--side retard.
S Use hoses with 700 psig service pressure rating.
S Leak detectors should be designed to detect HFC refrigerant.
S Puron refrigerant, as with other HFCs, is only compatible with POE oils.
S Vacuum pumps will not remove moisture from oil.
S Do not use liquid--line filter driers with rated working pressures less than 600 psig.
S Do not leave Puron refrigerant suction line filter driers in line longer than 72 hours.
24APA
S Do not install a suction--line filter drier in liquid line.
S POE oils absorb moisture rapidly. Do not expose oil to atmosphere.
S POE oils may cause damage to certain plastics and roofing materials.
S Wrap all filter driers and service valves with wet cloth when brazing.
S A factory approved liquid--line filter drier is required on every unit.
S Do NOT use an R--22 TXV.
S If indoor unit is equipped with an R--22 TXV or piston metering device, it must be changed to a hard shutoff Puron TXV.
S Never open system to atmosphere while it is under a vacuum.
S When system must be opened for service, recover refrigerant, evacuate then break vacuum with dry nitrogen and replace filter driers.
Evacuate to 500 microns prior to recharging.
S Do not vent Puron refrigerant into the atmosphere.
S Do not use capillary tube coils.
S Observe all warnings, cautions, and bold text.
S All indoor coils must be installed with a hard shutoff Puron TXV metering device.
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Copyright 2006 Carrier Corp. S 7310 W. Morris St. S Indianapolis, IN 46231 Printed in U.S.A. Edition Date: 06/ 06 Catalog No: 24APA-- 3SI
Manufacturer reserves the right to change, at any time, specifications and designs without notice and without obligations. Replaces: 24APA--2SI
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