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Connecting Refrigerant Tubing Between the Indoor
& Outdoor Unit
CAUTION:
When servicing, cover or seal openings to
minimize the exposure of the refrigerant system
to air to prevent accumulation of moisture and
other contaminants.
After outdoor and indoor unit placement has been
determined, route refrigerant tubing between the
equipment in accordance with sound installation practices.
• When connecting refrigerant linesets together, it is
recommended that dry nitrogen be flowing through
thejointsduringbrazingtopreventinternaloxidation
and scaling.
• Refrigeranttubingshouldberoutedinamannerthat
minimizesthelengthoftubingandthenumberofbends
in the tubing. If precise forming of refrigerant lines is
required, a copper tubing bender is recommended.
Avoid sharp bends and contact of the refrigerant lines
with metal surfaces.
• Refrigeranttubingshouldbesupportedinamanner
that the tubing will not vibrate or abrade during system
operation.
• Tubingshouldbekeptcleanofforeigndebrisduring
installation.
• Everyeffortshouldbemadebytheinstallertoensure
that the field installed refrigerant containing components
of the system have been installed in accordance with
these instructions and sound installation practices to
insure reliable system operation and longevity.
• The maximum recommended interconnecting
refrigerant line lengths is 75 ft. and the vertical elevation
difference between the indoor and outdoor sections
should not exceed 20 ft.
• A lter dryeris provided with the unit and must be
installed in the liquid line of the system. If the installation
replaces a system with a filter dryer already present
in the liquid line, the filter dryer must be replaced with
the one supplied with the unit. The filter dryer must be
installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
• Optional equipment such as liquid line solenoid
valves, low ambient, etc., should be installed in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s installation
instructions.
ELECTRICAL WIRING
WARNING:
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal
injury, or death, disconnect all electrical power
to the unit before performing any maintenance
or service. The unit may have more than one
electrical supply.
Label all wires prior to disconnection when
servicing the unit. Wiring errors can cause
improper and dangerous operation.
• Allelectricalconnectionsmustbeincompliancewith
all applicable local codes and ordinances, and with
the current revision of the National Electric Code
(ANSI/NFPA 70).
• ForCanadianinstallationstheelectricalconnections
and grounding shall comply with the current Canadian
Electrical Code (CSA C22.1 and/or local codes).
Pre-Electrical Checklist
√ Verify that the voltage, frequency, and phase of the
supply source match the specifications on the unit
rating plate.
√ Verify that the service provided by the utility is sufficient
to handle the additional load imposed by this equipment.
Refer to the unit wiring label for proper voltage wiring.
√ Verify factory wiring is in accordance with the unit wiring
diagram (Figures 10 & 11, pages 16 & 17). Inspect for
loose connections.
√ Phase balance on 3 phase units must always be
checked. See Unbalanced 3-Phase Supply Voltage
section (page 6).
Line Voltage
• Awiringdiagramislocatedontheinsidecoverofthe
electrical box of the outdoor unit. The installer should
become familiar with the wiring diagram before making
any electrical connections to the outdoor unit.
• An electrical disconnect must be located within
sight of and readily accessible to the unit. This
switchshallbe capableofelectricallyde-energizing
the outdoor unit.
• Line voltage to the unit should be supplied from a
dedicated branch circuit containing the correct fuse
or circuit breaker for the unit. Incoming field wiring
andminimumsizeofelectricalconductorsandcircuit
protection must be in compliance with information listed
on the outdoor unit data label. Any other wiring methods
must be acceptable to authority having jurisdiction.
• Theoutdoorunitrequiresbothpowerandcontrolcircuit
electrical connections. Refer to the wiring diagram /
schematic for identification and location of outdoor
unit field wiring interfaces (Figures 10 & 11, pages 16
& 17). Make all electrical connections in accordance
with all applicable codes and ordinances.
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