Innovair VET Condenser 16 SEER Owners Manual
Innovair VET Condenser 16 SEER Owners Manual
Innovair VET Condenser 16 SEER Owners Manual
Condensing unit
VET37C2RI16
VET61C2RI16
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Read this manual carefully before
installing or operating your new air
conditioning unit. Make sure to save
this manual for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENT PAGE
1.0 SAFETY..................................................................................................................1
1.1 INSPECTION....................................................................................................1
1.2 LIMITATIONS...................................................................................................1
2.0 GENERAL..............................................................................................................1
3.0 UNIT INSTALLATION............................................................................................2
3.1 LOCATION.......................................................................................................2
3.2 GROUND INSTALLATION...............................................................................2
3.3 ROOF INSTALLATION.....................................................................................3
3.4 UNIT PLACEMENT..........................................................................................3
3.5 PRECAUTIONS DURING LINE INSTALLATION.....................................................3
3.6 PRECAUTIONS DURING LINE BRAZING..............................................................3
3.7 PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE VALVE BRAZING.........................................4
3.8 FACTORY-APPROVED TIE-DOWN METHOD........................................................4
3.9 REMOVING THE TOP PANEL AND MOTOR..........................................................5
4.0 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.....................................................................................5
4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION AND GROUNDING .....................................................5
4.2 FIELD CONNECTIONS POWER WIRING .............................................................5
5.0 EVACUATION................................................................................................................6
6.0 SYSTEM CHARGE.......................................................................................................6
6.1 MEASUREMENT METHOD....................................................................................6
6.2 SUB-COOLING CHARGING METHOD..................................................................6
7.0 SYSTEM OPERATION..................................................................................................6
7.1 COMPRESSOR CRANKCASE HEATER (CCH).....................................................6
7.2 HIGH-PRESSURE SWITCH FAULT (HEAT PUMP ONLY).....................................6
7.3 LOW-PRESSURE SWITCH (HEAT PUMP ONLY)..................................................7
7.4 TEMPERATURE SENSOR (HEAT PUMP ONLY)...................................................7
8.0 INSTRUCTING THE OWNER.......................................................................................7
8.1 MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................7
1.2 LIMITATIONS
The unit must be installed in accordance with all national, state,
CAUTION and local safety codes and the limitations listed below:
1. Limitations for the indoor unit, coil, and appropriate
This product must be installed in strict compliance with the accessories must be observed.
installation instructions and any applicable local, state, and 2. The outdoor unit must not be installed with any duct work
national codes including but not limited to building, electrical, having been performed in the air stream. The outdoor fan
and mechanical codes. is a propeller type and not designed to operate against
any additional external static pressure.
3. The maximum and minimum conditions for operation
WARNING must be observed to assure that the system will give
maximum performance with minimum servicing.
FIRE OR ELECTRICAL HAZARD 4. This unit is not designed to operate with a low ambient kit.
Failure to follow the safety warnings exactly could result in Do not modify the control system to operate with any kind
serious injury, death, or property damage. of low ambient kit.
A fire or electrical hazard may result, causing property 5. The maximum allowable line length for this product is 75
damage, personal injury, or death. feet.
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Matching indoor coils are available with a thermal expansion valve or an orifice liquid feed sized for the most common usage. The
orifice size and/or refrigerant charge may need to be changed for some indoor-outdoor unit combinations or contingent on
elevation differences, or total line lengths.
AIR DISCHARGE NOTE: GRILL APPEARANCE
ALLOW 60” MINIMUM CLEARANCE. MAY VARY.
W
CONTROL WIRING POWER WIRING
L 1-11/32” (34.5mm) 7/8” (22.2mm)
LIQUID LINE
VAPOR LINE
CONNECTION
CONNECTION
3.0 UNIT INSTALLATION The unit may be installed at ground level on a solid base that
3.1 LOCATION will not shift or settle, thereby putting strain on the refrigerant
Before starting installation, evaluate the suitability of the lines and causing possible leaks. Maintain the clearances
prospective locations for both the indoor and outdoor units. shown in Fig.5 and install the unit in a level position.
Observe all limitations and clearance requirements. The Normal operating sound levels may be objectionable if the unit
outdoor unit must have sufficient clearance to allow air to is placed directly under the windows of certain rooms
enter the condenser coil and for air discharge and service (bedrooms, studies, etc.).
access purposes. (See Fig. 5) To prevent hindrance, no objects should be placed less than 6
feet above the unit discharge area.
NOTE
WARNING
For multiple unit installations, units must be spaced a
minimum of 18 inches apart (coil face to coil face). The outdoor unit should not be installed in an area where
mud or ice could cause personal injury.
If the unit is to be installed on an exposed roof or a black-topped
ground area, particularly in a sunny climate, the unit should be
Elevate the unit sufficiently to prevent any blockage of the air
raised sufficiently above the roof or ground to prevent the
entrances by snow in areas where snow may accumulate.
accumulated layer of hot air from entering the outdoor unit.
Check with your local weather bureau for anticipated snowfall
Provide adequate structural support. in your area. Isolate the unit from rain gutters to avoid any
possible washout of the foundation.
3.2 GROUND INSTALLATION
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3.3 ROOF INSTALLATION
Sheet Metal Hanger
When installing units, make sure the structure is capable Insulated Vapor Line
of supporting the total weight of the unit, including
features such as a padded frame unit and rails, which
are used to minimize the transmission of sound or
vibration into the conditioned space.
NOTE
Using a larger-than-specified line length could result Fig.4 Underground Installation
in oil return problems. Using too short a line will result
in loss of capacity and other problems caused by
insufficient refrigerant flow. Slope horizontal vapor
48 inch OVERHEAD
lines at least 1" every 20 feet toward the outdoor unit CLEARANCE
12 inch REAR AND
to facilitate proper oil return. WEATHERPROOF SIDES
TO TO POWER
DISCONNECT
INDOOR SUPPLY
SWITCH
BLOWER
3.5 PRECAUTIONS DURING LINE INSTALLATION
1. Install the lines with as few bends as possible. Take 24V co
ntrol s
care not to damage the couplings or kink the tubing. ignal
Use clean hard drawn copper tubing where no
appreciable amount of bending around obstruction is
necessary. If soft copper must be used, take care to TO
COIL
avoid sharp bends which may cause a restriction.
2. The lines should be installed so that they will not obstruct
service access to the coil, air handling system, or filter. Seal opening(s) with a
permagum or equivalent
3. Care must also be taken to isolate the refrigerant lines
in order to minimize noise transmission from the 24 inch SERVICE ACCESS CLEARANCE
equipment to the structure.
NOTE: ALL outdoor wiring must be weatherproof
4. The vapor line and liquid line must be insulated with a Fig. 5 Typical Installtion
minimum of 1/2" foam rubber insulation (Armafiex or
an equivalent). Tape and suspend the refrigerant
lines as shown. DO NOT allow metal-to-metal 3.6 PRECAUTIONS DURING BRAZING OF LINES
contact between tubes. (See Fig. 4) All outdoor unit and evaporator coil connections are
5. Use PVC piping as a conduit for all underground installations copper-to-copper and should be brazed with a
(see Figure 4). Buried lines should be kept as short phosphorous-copper alloy material such as Silfos-5 or
as possible to minimize the build up of liquid an equivalent. DO NOT use a soft solder. The outdoor
refrigerant in the vapor line during long shutdown units have reusable service valves on both the liquid
periods. and vapor connections. The total system refrigerant
charge is retained within the outdoor unit during
6. Pack fiberglass insulation and a sealing material such shipping and installation. Reusable service valves are
as permagum around refrigerant lines where they provided to evacuate and charge per this instruction.
penetrate a wall to reduce vibration and retain Serious service problems can be avoided by taking
flexibility. adequate precautions to ensure an internally clean and
dry system.
10. Replace cap on service ports. Do not remove the flare caps from the
wet rag service valve service ports except when necessary for system.
CAUTION
Do not connect manifold gauges unless trouble is suspected.
Approximately 3/4 ounce of refrigerant will be lost each time a standard
manifold gauge is connected.
11. Release the refrigerant charge into the system. Open both the liquid
and vapor valves by removing the plunger cap and with an hex
wrench, back out counter-clockwise until valve stem is just touching
the chamfered retaining wall.
Fig.6 Heat Protection 12. Replace plunger cap finger-tight, then tighten an additional 1/12 turn
(1/2 hex flat). The cap must be replaced to prevent leaks.
2. Braze the liquid line to the liquid valve on the outdoor unit. Be sure to WARNING
wrap the valve body with a wet rag. Allow the nitrogen to continue
flowing. Refer to the Tabular Data Sheet for proper liquid line sizing. Never attempt to repair any brazed connections while the system is
3. Carefully remove the rubber plugs from the evaporator liquid and vapor under pressure. This may result in personal injury.
connections on the indoor coil.
See the "System Charge" section for details on checking and recording
4. Braze the liquid line to the evaporator liquid connection. Nitrogen
system charge.
should be flowing continually through the evaporator coil.
5. Slide the plastic cap away from the vapor connection at the indoor coil. 3.8 FACTORY-APPROVED TIE-DOWN METHOD
Braze the vapor line to the evaporator vapor connection. Refer to Table
IMPORTANT NOTE:
1 for proper vapor line sizing.
These instructions are intended as a method to tie down systems to cement
6. Protect the vapor valve with a wet rag and braze the vapor line
slabs as a securing procedure for high and windy areas. It is recommended
connection to the outdoor unit. The nitrogen flow should be exiting the
that you check local codes for tie-down methods and protocols.
system from the vapor service port connection. After this connection
has cooled, remove the nitrogen source from the liquid fitting service Step 1: Prior to installation, clear the pad of debris.
port. Step 2: Ensure that the cement pad is level.
7. Replace the Schrader valve core in the liquid and vapor valves. IMPORTANT
8. Leak test all refrigerant piping connections including the service port The cement pad must be composed of HVAC-approved materials
flare caps to be sure they are leak tight. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN and be of the proper thickness to accommodate fasteners.
(between 40 and 60 inch-lbs. maximum). Step 3: Center unit onto pad.
9. Evacuate the vapor line, evaporator, and the liquid line to 500 microns Step 4: Fasten 4 L-shaped stainless steel braces onto the cabinet base
or less. using 4 1/4” * 1/2” hex washer head stainless steel self-tapping
screws where indicated by Detail A in Fig.7.
8.1 MAINTENANCE
1. Dirt should not be allowed to accumulate on the outdoor
coils or other parts in the air circuit. Clean as often as
necessary to keep the unit clean. Use a brush, a
vacuum cleaner attachment, or another suitable tool.
2. The outdoor fan motor is permanently lubricated and
does not require periodic oiling.
3. If the coil needs to be cleaned, it should be washed
with Calgon Coilclean (mix one part Coilclean to seven
parts water). Allow solution to remain on coil for 30
minutes before rinsing with clean water. The solution
should not be permitted to come into contact with
painted surfaces.
4. Refer to the furnace or air handler instructions for filter
and blower motor maintenance.
5. The indoor coil and drain pan should be inspected
and cleaned regularly to prevent outdoors and ensure
proper drainage.
CAUTION
It is unlawful to knowingly vent, release, or discharge
refrigerant into the open air during the repair, service,
maintenance, or final disposal of this unit. When the
system is functioning properly and the owner has
been fully informed, secure the owner’s approval.