Rheem RA14 Series - User Manual

AIR COOLED
CONDENSING UNITS
92-104921-09-01 (2/15)
Printed in USA
[ ] indicates metric conversions.
Do not destroy this manual.
Please read carefully
and keep in a safe place
for future reference by a
serviceman.
WARNING
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ARE INTENDED AS AN AID
TO QUALIFIED, LICENSED
SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR
PROPER INSTALLATION,
ADJUSTMENT, AND
OPERATION OF THIS
UNIT. READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY
BEFORE ATTEMPTING
INSTALLATION OR
OPERATION. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN IMPROPER
INSTALLATION,
ADJUSTMENT, SERVICE,
OR MAINTENANCE
POSSIBLY RESULTING IN
FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY, OR
DEATH.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
RA13, RA14 & RA16 MODEL SERIES –
13, 14 & 16 SEER
WARNING:
RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL
AS AN INDICATION OF
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
ST-A1226-01-00
FEATURING INDUSTRY STANDARD
R-410A REFRIGERANT
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Rheem RA14 Series Specifications

General

Type	Heat Pump
Series	RA14
Stages	Single Stage
SEER Rating	14
Refrigerant	R-410A
Operating Voltage	208/230V
Phase	1
Compressor	Scroll
Warranty	10-Year Limited Warranty

Summary

Important Safety Information

INSTALLATION

Choosing a Location

Guidance on selecting an optimal outdoor unit installation location.

Tools and Refrigerant

Interconnecting Tubing

Best practices for sizing and installing refrigerant tubing.

Leak Testing

Method for testing refrigerant lines for leaks after installation.

WIRING

Power Wiring

Grounding

Importance and procedure for properly grounding the unit.

START-UP

Checking Airflow

Evacuation Procedure

Steps for removing air and moisture from the refrigerant system.

Final Leak Testing

Methods for detecting refrigerant leaks after evacuation.

Checking Refrigerant Charge

Procedures for verifying and adjusting the refrigerant charge.

Gross Charging by Pressures

Method for initial refrigerant charge adjustment using pressures.

Final Charge by Subcooling

Method for fine-tuning refrigerant charge using subcooling.

DIAGNOSTICS

Electrical Checks Flowchart

Cooling Mechanical Checks Flowchart

General Troubleshooting Chart