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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 the
jointsduringbrazing.Thiswillpreventinternaloxidation
and scaling from occurring.
• Refrigeranttubingshouldberoutedinamannerthat
minimizesthelengthoftubingandthenumberofbends
in the tubing.
• 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 length is 75 feet, and the vertical elevation
difference between the indoor and outdoor sections
should not exceed 20 feet.
• 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.
• A lter dryer is 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
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 high and low
voltage wiring.
√ Verify factory wiring is in accordance with the unit
wiring diagram (Figures 11-16, pages 18-23). Inspect
for loose connections.
• 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
switch shall be capableof electrically de-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.
COPPER WIRE SIZE — AWG
Supply Wire Length-Feet
Supply Circuit
Ampacity
200 150 100 50
6 8 10 14 15
4 6 8 12 20
4 6 8 10 25
4 4 6 10 30
3 4 6 8 35
3 4 6 8 40
2 3 4 6 45
2 3 4 6 50
2 3 4 6 55
1 2 3 4 60
WireSizebasedonN.E.C.for60°typecopperconductors.
Table 1. Copper Wire Size
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.
• Optionalequipmentsuchasliquidlinesolenoidvalves,
low ambient, etc., should be installed in strict accordance
with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
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