Allied BCE5C Series - User Manual

507787-01 Issue 2007 Page 1 of 22
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BCE5C Series Air Handler
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Table of Contents
BCE5C Unit Dimensions – Upow – Inches (mm) ......2
Shipping and Packing List ...........................................3
General ........................................................................3
Requirements ..............................................................3
Use of Air Handler During Construction.......................4
Installation Clearances ................................................4
Installation ...................................................................4
Condensate Drain........................................................7
Duct System and Filters ..............................................9
Brazing Refrigerant Lines ............................................9
Sealing the Unit .........................................................11
Electrical Connections ............................................... 11
Air Flow – Cooling Blower Speed ..............................16
Checkout Procedures ................................................18
Operation ...................................................................18
Repairing or Replacing Cabinet Insulation ................19
Professional Maintenance .........................................20
Homeowner Maintenance..........................................20
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause property damage, personal
injury or loss of life. Installation and service must be
performed by a licensed professional HVAC installer or
equivalent, service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING
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.
IMPORTANT
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.
CAUTION
(P) 507787-01
*P507787-01*
Manufactured By
Allied Air Enterprises LLC
215 Metropolitan Drive
West Columbia, SC 29170

Summary

BCE5 C Unit Dimensions Upflow Inches mm

Shipping and Packing List

General

Requirements

Use of Air Handler During Construction

Installation Clearances

Non-Ducted Return Closet Installation

Details for installing the air handler in a closet with a false bottom or under-unit plenum.

Installation

Refrigerant Metering Device

Information on the factory-installed check/expansion valve or RFC device.

Upflow Application

Steps for configuring and installing the unit in an upflow airflow configuration.

Horizontal Applications

Guidelines and procedures for installing the unit in horizontal airflow configurations.

Right-Hand Discharge

Specific instructions for setting up the right-hand air discharge orientation.

Left-Hand Air Discharge

Field modifications required for the horizontal left-hand air discharge configuration.

Downflow Application

Instructions for converting the unit for downflow air discharge.

Sloping The Unit

Proper sloping of the unit for effective condensate drainage.

Condensate Drain

Install Condensate Drain

Procedures for connecting primary and secondary condensate drain lines, including trap requirements.

Duct System and Filters

Duct System

Guidelines for connecting supply and return duct systems to the air handler.

Filters

Information on air filter sizes and specifications for the unit.

Installing Duct System

How to connect the supply air duct to the air handler flange.

Field-Fabricated Return Air Duct Flange for Horizontal Applications

Details for creating a return air duct flange for horizontal installations.

Brazing Refrigerant Lines

Sealing the Unit

Electrical Connections

Control Panel Relocation

Procedure to relocate the control panel for certain configurations.

208 Volt Conversion

Steps to convert the unit's voltage from 240VAC to 208VAC.

Air Flow Cooling Blower Speed

Change Blower Speed

Instructions for adjusting the blower motor speed for optimal airflow.

Checkout Procedures

Pre-Start-Up Checks

A checklist of essential checks before initial system startup.

Check Blower Operation

How to verify the indoor blower is operating correctly.

Check Cooling Operation

Steps to confirm the cooling system is functioning as expected.

Check Electric Heat If Used

Procedure to verify the electric heat operation.

Operation

Time Delay Relay

Explanation of the blower motor time delay operation during cooling.

Cooling Cooling Only or Heat Pump

How the system operates during cooling cycles, including heat pump function.

Heating Electric Heat Only

How the system operates when using electric heat exclusively.

Heating Heat Pump

How the system operates when functioning as a heat pump for heating.

Emergency Heat Heating Heat Pump

Operation mode for emergency heating with the heat pump.

Repairing or Replacing Cabinet Insulation

Repairing Damaged Insulation

Instructions for repairing or replacing damaged internal cabinet insulation.

Professional Maintenance

Homeowner Maintenance

Allied BCE5C Series Specifications

General

Brand	Allied
Model	BCE5C Series
Category	Air Handlers
Language	English