Nortek T4BE-018 Series User Manual

SPLIT SYSTEM HEAT PUMP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT DESTROY. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
IMPORTANT
ATTENTION INSTALLERS:
It is your responsibility to know this product better than your customer. This includes being able to install the product
according to strict safety guidelines and instructing the customer on how to operate and maintain the equipment for
the life of the product. Safety should always be the deciding factor when installing this product and using common
sense plays an important role as well. Pay attention to all safety warnings and any other special notes highlighted
in the manual. Improper installation of the furnace or failure to follow safety warnings could result in serious injury,
death, or property damage.
These instructions are primarily intended to assist qualified individuals experienced in the proper installation of
this appliance. Some local codes require licensed installation/service personnel for this type of equipment. Please
read all instructions carefully before starting the installation. Return these instructions to the customer’s package
for future reference.
T4BE - 018, 024, 030, 036, 042, 048, & 060 (1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, & 5 Ton) Series
14 SEER, SINGLE PHASE MODELS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................. 2
HEAT PUMP INSTALLATION ................................ 3
General Information ....................................................... 3
Before You Install this Unit .............................................3
Locating the Heat Pump ................................................3
Packaging Removal .......................................................3
Ground Level ..................................................................3
Rooftop ..........................................................................3
Connecting Refrigerant Tubing Between the
Indoor & Outdoor Unit ....................................................4
ELECTRICAL WIRING ...........................................4
Pre - Electrical Checklist ................................................ 4
Line Voltage ...................................................................4
Comfort Alert
TM
Diagnostics Module .............................. 5
24VAC Power Wiring....................................................5
Thermostat Demand Wiring .........................................5
Interpreting the Diagnostic LED’s ................................ 5
LED Description...........................................................5
Blower Time Delay Relay ............................................... 6
Thermostat / Low Voltage Connections .........................6
Grounding ...................................................................... 6
STARTUP & ADJUSTMENTS ...............................7
Pre - Start Checklist ....................................................... 7
Start-up Procedures .......................................................7
Air Circulation - Indoor Blower .......................................7
Short Cycle Protection Cooling ......................................7
System Cooling ..............................................................7
System Heating ..............................................................7
Defrost Cycle Timer .......................................................7
Defrost Control Board .................................................... 8
Operational Information ...............................................8
Normal Defrost Operation............................................8
Defrost Test Procedure ................................................8
Anti Short Cycle Timer Test ............................................8
Refrigerant Charging......................................................8
Charging the Unit in AC Mode with
Outdoor Temperatures Above 55° F...............................9
HEAT PUMP MAINTENANCE ............................... 9
COMPONENT FUNCTIONS .................................. 9
CHARGING CHARTS - COOLING MODE .......... 10
Figure 4. Charging Chart for 1.5 Ton Units ................ 10
Figure 5. Charging Chart for 2 Ton Units ................... 11
Figure 6. Charging Chart for 2.5 Ton Units ................ 11
Figure 7. Charging Chart for 3 Ton Units ................... 12
Figure 8. Charging Chart for 3.5 Ton Units ................ 12
Figure 9. Charging Chart for 4 Ton Units ................... 13
Figure 10. Charging Chart for 5 Ton Units ................. 13
CHARGING TABLES - HEATING MODE ............ 14
Table 3. Charging Table for 1.5 Ton Units ..................15
Table 4. Charging Table for 2 Ton Units .....................15
Table 5. Charging Table for 2.5 Ton Units ..................15
Table 6. Charging Table for 3 Ton Units .....................16
Table 7. Charging Table for 3.5 Ton Units ..................16
Table 8. Charging Table for 4 Ton Units .....................16
Table 9. Charging Table for 5 Ton Units .....................17
WIRING DIAGRAMS & DIAGNOSTIC TABLES .. 18
Figure 11. C,M(SH) & D,E,J(T4BE) (1.5-3.5 Ton) ...... 18
Figure 12. FT4BE Series (1.5-3.5 Ton) ......................19
Figure 13. PSH4BE Series (1.5-3.5 Ton) ...................20
Figure 14. C,M(SH) & D,E,J(T4BE) (4 & 5 Ton) .........21
Figure 15. FT4BE Series (4 & 5 Ton) .........................22
Figure 16. PSH4BE Series (4 & 5 Ton) ......................23
Table 10. Comfort Alert LED Diagnostics ..................24
Table 11. Module Wiring Troubleshooting ..................25
INSTALL. / PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST ......... 28
REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................................... 28

Nortek T4BE-018 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Nortek
Model	T4BE-018 Series
Category	Heat Pump
Language	English