SHIPPING DAMAGE
Upon receipt of equipment, the carton should be checked for external signs of shipping damage. If damage is found, the receiving party must contact the last carrier immediately, preferably in writing, requesting inspection by the carrier’s agent.
GENERAL
The equipment covered in this manual is to be installed by trained, experienced service and installation technicians.
The refrigerant system is completely assembled and charged. All internal wiring is complete.
The unit is designed for use with or without duct work. Flanges are provided for attaching the supply and return ducts.
These instructions and any instructions packaged with any separate equipment required to make up the entire heat pump system should be carefully read before beginning the installation. Note particularly “Starting Procedure” and any tags and/or labels attached to the equipment.
While these instructions are intended as a general recommended guide, they do not supersede any national and/or local codes in any way. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before the installation is made. See Page 1 for information on codes and standards.
Size of unit for a proposed installation should be based on heat loss calculation made according to methods of Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). The air duct should be installed in accordance with the Standards of the National Fire Protection Association for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems of Other Than Residence Type, NFPA No. 90A, and Residence Type Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, NFPA No. 90B. Where local regulations are at a variance with instructions, installer should adhere to local codes.
DUCT WORK
Any heat pump is more critical of proper operating charge and an adequate duct system than a straight air conditioning unit. All duct work, supply and return, must be properly sized for the design air flow requirement of the equipment. Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is an excellent guide to proper sizing. All duct work or portions thereof not in the conditioned space should be properly insulated in order to both conserve energy and prevent condensation or moisture damage.
Refer to Table 10 for maximum static pressure available for duct design.
Design the duct work according to methods given by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). When duct runs through unheated spaces, it should be insulated with a minimum of one inch of insulation. Use insulation with a vapor barrier on the outside of the insulation. Flexible joints should be used to connect the duct work to the equipment in order to keep the noise transmission to a minimum.
A 1/4 inch clearance to combustible material for the first three feet (3') of duct attached to the outlet air frame is required. See Wall Mounting Instructions and Figures 4 and 4 for further details.
Ducts through the walls must be insulated and all joints taped or sealed to prevent air or moisture entering the wall cavity.
CAUTION
Some installations may not require any return air duct. A metallic return air grille is required with installations not requiring a return air duct. The spacing between louvers on the grille shall not be larger than 5/8 inches.
Any grille that meets the 5/8 inch louver criteria, may be used. It is recommended that Bard Return Air Grille Kit
NOTE:If no return air duct is used, applicable installation codes may limit this cabinet to installation only in a single story structure.
FILTERS
A 1 inch throwaway filter is supplied with each unit. The filter slides into position making it easy to service. This filter can be serviced from the outside by removing the service door. A 1 inch washable filter and 2 inch pleated filter are also available as optional accessories. The internal filter brackets are adjustable to accommodate the 2 inch filter by bending down the tabs to allow spacing for the 2 inch filters.
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