Bard 2100-404E Installation Instructions, Wall Mounting Information, Mounting the Unit

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WALL MOUNTING INFORMATION

1.Two holes, for the supply and return air openings, must be cut through the wall as shown in Figure 3.

2.On wood-frame walls, the wall construction must be strong and rigid enough to carry the weight of the unit without transmitting any unit vibration.

WARNING

Fire hazard can result if 1/4 inch clearance to combustible materials for supply air duct is not maintained. See Figure 3.

3.Concrete block walls must be thoroughly inspected to insure that they are capable of carrying the weight of the installing unit.

MOUNTING THE UNIT

1.These units are secured by wall mounting brackets which secure the unit to the outside wall surface at both sides. A bottom mounting bracket is provided for ease of installation, but is not required.

2.The unit itself is suitable for “0” inch clearance, but the supply air duct flange and the first 3 feet of supply air duct require a minimum of 1/4 inch clearance to combustible material. If a combustible wall, use a minimum of 28½" x 8½" dimensions for sizing. However, it is generally recommended that a 1-inch clearance is used for ease of installation and maintaining the required clearance to combustible material.

WARNING

Failure to provide the 1/4 inch clearance between the supply duct and a combustible surface for the first 3 feet of duct can result in fire.

3.Locate and mark lag bolt locations and bottom mounting bracket location. See Figure 3.

4.Mount bottom mounting bracket, if used The supply air opening would then be 30" x 10". See Figures 3 and 4 for details.

5.Hook top rain flashing under back bend of top. Top rain flashing is shipped secured to the right side of the back.

6.Position unit in opening and secure with 5/16 lag bolts; use 7/8 inch diameter flat washers on the lag bolts.

7.Secure rain flashing to wall and caulk across entire length of top. See Figure 3.

8.For additional mounting rigidity, the return air and supply air frames or collars can be drilled and screwed or welded to the structural wall itself (depending upon wall construction). Be sure to observe required clearance of combustible wall.

9.On side-by-side installations, maintain a minimum of 20 inches clearance on right side to allow access to heat strips and control panel and to allow proper airflow to the outdoor coil. Additional clearance may be required to meet local or national codes.

TOP OUTLET ONLY

1.Remove airframe angles from the back of the unit.

2.Coat angles with two 1/8" beads of silicone as shown. Silicone is shipped in the control panel. See Figure 5.

3.Secure angles to the top of the unit with 14 screws provided. Use of prepunched holes provided. Do not relocate. See Figure 5.

4.After installation duct work, seal around airframe and duct work to provide a rain tight seal.

5.It is strongly recommended, but not required, that this unit be installed under a soffit area large enough to shield the top of the unit. See Figure 6.

WIRING — MAIN POWER

Refer to the unit rating plate for wire sizing information and maximum fuse or “HACR Type” circuit breaker size. Each outdoor unit is marked with a “Minimum Circuit Ampacity”. This means that the field wiring used must be sized to carry that amount of current. Depending on the installed KW of electric heat, there may be two field power circuits required. If this is the case, the unit serial plate will so indicate. All models are suitable only for connection with copper wire. Each unit and/or wiring diagram will be marked “Use Copper Conductors Only”. These instructions must be adhered to. Refer to the National Electrical Code (NEC) for complete current carrying capacity data on the various insulation grades of wiring material. All wiring must conform to NEC and all local codes.

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