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General| Model | M4HP40 Series |
|---|---|
| Type | Heat Pump |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Voltage | 208/230V |
| Phase | 1 |
| Compressor Type | Scroll |
| Stages | Single-Stage |
| Warranty | 10-year limited |
Explains safety alert, attention alert symbols and signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION.
Details warnings and cautions related to improper installation, electrical hazards, and brazing practices.
Warns about hot compressor dome temperatures and the risk of burns.
Lists specific requirements for tools, gauge sets, hoses, and leak detectors for R410A.
Emphasizes the need for a field-supplied liquid line drier as per good refrigeration practices.
Outlines limitations for indoor unit, outdoor unit placement, and operation conditions.
Describes connecting outdoor units to indoor coils and factory refrigerant charge for standard line lengths.
Provides physical dimensions and refrigerant connection sizes for various model sizes.
Guidelines for selecting and checking the suitability of the installation location for outdoor units.
Instructions for installing the unit on a solid base at ground level, ensuring level position and clearances.
Requirements for roof installation, emphasizing structural support and vibration minimization.
Steps for placing the unit on its base, including inspection and securing tie-down nuts.
Details for elevating units on flat roofs or slabs, including stringer use and securing stands.
Step-by-step instructions for tying down the unit using brackets and fasteners for high wind areas.
Covers kinking, bending, obstructions, service access, noise isolation, suction line insulation, and underground installation.
Emphasizes using correct brazing materials, avoiding soft solder, and the importance of dry nitrogen.
Guidelines for protecting service valves and painted surfaces during brazing with a wet rag.
Details the process of connecting and brazing refrigerant lines, including nitrogen flow and wet rag use.
Instructions for leak testing connections and evacuating the system to 350 microns or less.
Provides recommended tube diameters for liquid and suction lines based on model size.
Guidance on keeping lines sealed, making connections, and using correct line sizes for capacity.
Specifies the maximum allowable length for interconnecting lines to avoid capacity loss.
Recommendations for minimizing vertical lift and using appropriate liquid line sizes for compressor reliability.
Details the process of evacuating the system to 350 microns or less and verifying leak tightness.
Provides capacity multipliers for various suction line lengths and sizes for R410A systems.
Lists liquid line sizes and maximum vertical separation for different tonnage units.
Emphasizes checking electrical supply, using copper conductors, and proper grounding.
Steps for installing disconnect switches, running power wiring, and making supply connections.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing the top panel and fan motor for maintenance.
Explains the purpose and operation of the crankcase heater to prevent refrigerant migration.
Describes the function of the reversing valve in heat pump systems for heating and cooling modes.
Details various protection functions like T3/T4 sensors, discharge, high/low pressure, and defrost.
Explains manual and automatic defrost modes, including start-up and shut-down conditions.
Procedures for charging the system based on liquid pressure and outdoor ambient temperature.
Instructions for charging by weight, considering line length and unit data plate information.
Method for final leak testing using a halogen detector after evacuation and charging.
General maintenance tips for keeping the unit clean and ensuring proper operation.
Emphasizes wiring installation must comply with National and Local Safety Codes.
Illustrates the outdoor unit wiring connections for A/C systems (208/230V 1P 60Hz).
Shows the control wiring schematic between the indoor and outdoor units for A/C systems.
Details the outdoor unit wiring for Heat Pump systems (208/230V 1P 60Hz).
Depicts the control wiring between indoor and outdoor units for Heat Pump systems.
Table showing electrical data including ampacity and circuit protector ratings for different models.
Lists piston/TXV models, SEER ratings, and requirements for replacing pre-installed parts.
Refrigerant charge chart for 1.5 Ton units in cooling mode based on pressures and temperatures.
Refrigerant charge chart for 2 Ton units in cooling mode based on pressures and temperatures.
Refrigerant charge chart for 3 Ton units in cooling mode based on pressures and temperatures.
Refrigerant charge chart for 4 Ton units in cooling mode based on pressures and temperatures.
Refrigerant charge chart for 5 Ton units in cooling mode based on pressures and temperatures.
Refrigerant charge chart for 1.5 Ton Heat Pump units in cooling mode.
Identifies system faults and lists primary and secondary causes to check for troubleshooting.
Lists final installation checks and operational procedures to ensure proper system performance.
Details limited warranty coverage for products installed in residential/multi-family applications in the US and Canada.
Outlines requirements for product registration and eligibility for warranty coverage.
Specifies base and registered limited warranty periods for various product types like furnaces and air handlers.
Details warranty periods for single-phase R410 outdoor units based on model series.
