Blue Summit BLUERIDGE BE5C - Shipping and Packing List; General; Requirements

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Shipping and Packing List
Package 1 of 1 contains:
1 – Assembled air handler unit factory-equipped for upow
or horizontal air discharge application (includes upow
and horizontal drain pans and pre-installed air lter)
Check the air handler for shipping damage; if found,
immediately contact the last carrier. Check the unit rating
plate to conrm that delivered unit matches order.
General
The BE5C series air handler with aluminum coil is designed
for indoor installation only. As shipped, the unit is ready for
installation in either upow, horizontal left-hand or right-
hand air discharge applications. Electric heat, downow
air discharge kits, air lters and other accessories are
available and listed in the BE5C Product Specication for
ordering.
This instruction is intended as a general guide and does
not supersede local or national codes in any way. Consult
authorities having jurisdiction before installation.
NOTE: Special procedures are required for cleaning the
aluminum coil in this unit. See Page 20 in this instruction
for information.
Requirements
Excessive Weight Hazard - Use two or more people
when moving and installing the unit. Failure to do so
can result in back or other type of injury.
WARNING
BE5C units that include a factory-installed check/
expansion valve will provide optimal refrigerant control
and system performance with outdoor units of varying
capacities. These units must be installed as a part of
a matched system as outlined in the BE5C Product
Specication.
IMPORTANT
These instructions are intended as a general guide.
Compliance with all local, state, or national codes
pertaining to this type of equipment should be determined
prior to installation. Read this instruction manual, as well
as the instructions supplied in separate equipment, before
starting the installation.
In addition to conforming to manufacturer’s installation
instructions and local municipal building codes, installation
of air handler units (with or without optional electric heat),
MUST conform with National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) standards: “Standard for Installation of Air
Conditioning and Ventilation Systems” (NFPA No. 90A)
and “Standard for Installation of Residence Type Warm Air
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems” (NFPA No. 90B).
All models are designed for indoor installation only. The
installation of the air handler, eld wiring, duct system, etc.
must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (latest edition) in the United
States, and any state laws, and local ordinances (including
plumbing or waste water codes).
Local authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted
before installation is made. Such applicable regulations
or requirements take precedence over the general
instructions in this manual.
Install the conditioned air plenum, ducts and air lters
(provided) in accordance with NFPA 90B Standard for
the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning
Systems (latest edition).
The air handler is shipped from the factory completely
assembled. The unit is provided with anges for the
connection of the duct system.
Do not remove the cabinet knockouts until it has been
determined which knockouts will need to be removed for
the installation.
Select the air discharge position which best suits the site
conditions. Consider required clearances, space, routing
requirements for refrigerant line, condensate disposal,
lters, duct system, wiring, and accessibility for service.
Refer to the rating plate on the air handler for specic
information.
Danger of explosion. Keep ammable
materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from air handler. Place air handler so
that heating elements are at least 18 inches
(46 cm) above the oor for a garage
installation. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death, explosion,
or re.
WARNING