Gree GWHD(18)ND3CO User manual

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DUCTLESS INVERTER
HEAT PUMP
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Models:
GWHD(18)ND3CO
GWHD(24)ND3CO
GWHD(30)ND3CO
GWHD(36)ND3AO
GWHD(42)ND3AO

Thank you for choosing a
Gree Multi Ductless Heat Pump
for your customer.
Please read this installation manual carefully before installing and
starting up the Multi System. Take a moment to fill out the product
and installation form on the back cover. Retain both the manual
and installation record for future reference.
Contents
• Safety Precautions  2
• System Requirements 
4
• Suggested Tools  5
• Site Instructions  6
• Dimensions

7
•
Indoor Unit

9
•
Outdoor Unit 
12
• Refrigerant Piping 
13
• Power and Wiring 
16
•
Vacuum Testing

19
• Start-up  21
• Troubleshooting 
22
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read the following before installation.
Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this
symbol on the unit and in instructions or manuals, be alert to the potential for personal
injury. Understand these signal words: DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. These
words are used with the safety-alert symbol.
DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury
or death.
WARNING signifies hazards which could result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION is used to identify unsafe practices which may result in minor personal
injury or product and property damage.
NOTE is used to highlight suggestions which will result in enhanced installation,
reliability, or operation.
NOTE: Your actual heat pump system and related devices may differ from the images
shown in this manual.
This appliance is not intended for use by children without responsible adult supervision.
Proper care should be taken to ensure safety.
eat pumps, air conditioners & heating equipment should be installed, started up, and
serviced only by qualified installers and service technicians. Air conditioning, heat pumps
and refrigeration systems are hazardous due to high voltage electrical components, high
refrigerant pressures, and moving parts.
WARNING

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• The unit should be installed and serviced only by trained, qualified installers and service
mechanics. Untrained personnel can perform basic maintenance functions such as
cleaning coils. All other operations should be performed by trained service personnel.
• Owner should be cautioned that children should not play with the appliance.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death.
• Before installing, servicing or modifying the system, the main electrical disconnect switch
must be in the OFF position. There may be more than one disconnect switch. Lock out
and tag all switches with a warning label.
General Safety Precautions
• A dedicated power supply circuit should be used in accordance with local electrical
safety regulations and National Electrical Codes (NEC).
• Ensure that the entire system is reliably grounded.
• Use proper size circuit breaker to protect equipment against short circuit and
overload conditions.
• The system must be positioned at least 5 feet from combustive surfaces.
• Observe all local codes and regulations.
INSTALLATION SITE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper installation site is vital for correct and reliable operation of the system.
Avoid the following installation locations :
• Strong heat sources, vapors, flammable gas or volatile liquids.
• igh-frequency electro-magnetic waves, generated by radio equipment, welders
or medical equipment.
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WARNING
CAUTION

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• Standard Wrench
• Adjustable/Crescent Wrench
• Torque Wrench
• ex Keys or Allen Wrenches
• Drill & Drill Bits
• ole Saw
• Pipe Cutter
• Screw drivers (Phillips & Flat blade)
• Manifold and Gauges
• Level
• R410A Flaring Tool
• Clamp on Amp Meter
• Vacuum Pump
• Safety Glasses
• Work Gloves
• Refrigerant Scale
• Micron Gauge
SUGGESTED TOOLS

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INSTALLATION SITE INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Installation Site of Indoor Unit
Select a site that allows for the following:
• Ensure the installation complies with the installation minimum dimensions and meets the
minimum and maximum connecting piping length and maximum change in elevation.
• Air inlet and outlet will be clear of obstructions, ensuring proper airflow throughout the room.
• Condensate can be easily and safely drained.
• All connections can be easily made to outdoor unit.
• Indoor unit is out of reach of children.
• A wall strong enough to withstand the full weight and vibration of the unit.
• Filter can be easily accessed for cleaning.
• Leave enough free space to allow access for routine maintenance.
• Install at least 10 ft. (3 m) away from the antenna of TV set or radio. Operation of the air
conditioner may interfere with radio or TV reception in areas where reception is weak.
An amplifier may be required for the affected device.
• Do not install in a laundry room or by a swimming pool.
• Determine if condensate pumps are required to properly drain condensate water from
the indoor units.
Installation Site of Outdoor Unit
Select a site that allows for the following:
• Outdoor location meets all minimum installation distances defined in the Installation
Dimensions section.
• Sound from outdoor unit will not annoy neighbors.
• All connections can be easily made to indoor unit.
• Air inlet and outlet will be clear of obstructions to ensure proper airflow.
• Wall or roof is strong enough to withstand the full weight and vibration of the outdoor
unit (for wall or roof installation only).
• Outdoor unit is out of reach of children and does not obstruct walkways.
• Outdoor unit is not exposed to direct sunlight or strong wind.
• Maintenance and repairs can be easily performed on the outdoor unit.
• Ensure the installation complies with the minimum and maximum connecting piping
length and maximum change in elevation criteria.

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INSTALLATION DI ENSIONS
inimum indoor clearances
inimum outdoor clearances
Outdoor Unit inimum Distances
in (mm)
A 20 (500)
B 24 (610)
C 78 (2000)
D 12 (305)
E 20 (500)
5 in
(0.13m)
5 in
(0.13m)
6 ft (1.8m)
6 in (0.15m)
Air inlet
Air outlet
Ceiling
Floor

INSTALLATION OF INDOOR UNIT
Step 2
Piping Design and Layout
The piping design and layout are critical factors for the overall performance and reliability of the
system. Find the desired locations for each indoor unit and the outdoor unit.
Measure and record the piping length (L1,L2, L3….Ln) from the outdoor unit to each indoor unit.
NOTE: Min. refrigerant line length between the indoor and outdoor units is 10 ft. (3 m).
L1=
L2=
L3=
L4=
L5=
Find the indoor units with the greatest vertical distance from the outdoor unit. Measure the maximum
vertical height ( 1) from the bottom of the outdoor unit to the bottom of the highest mounted indoor units.
1=
Find the two indoor units with the greatest vertical distance from each other. Measure the maximum
vertical height ( 2) between those two indoor units from bottom of one unit to bottom of the other unit.
2=
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L2
Ln
L1
H1
H2

INSTALLATION OF INDOOR UNIT
Piping Height Requirements
The system piping layout must take in the constraints of vertical height on system performance. The
outdoor unit has a vertical height limit in which it can properly circulate refrigerant in the system.
Capacity Size Distance
(BtuH) ft (m)
18,000 33 (10)
24,000 66 (20)
30,000 66 (20)
36,000 82 (25)
42,000 82 (25)
Capacity Size Distance
(BtuH) ft (m)
18,000 16 (5)
24,000 33 (10)
30,000 33 (10)
36,000 50 (15)
42,000 50 (15)
Maximum Elevation between
Outdoor to Indoor Unit ( 1)
The maximum elevation ( 1) from the bottom
of the outdoor unit to the bottom of the highest
mounted indoor units must be less than:
The maximum elevation ( 2) between those
two indoor units from bottom of one unit to
bottom of the other unit must be less than:
Maximum Elevation between
Indoor Units ( 2)
NOTE: If an indoor unit is below the outdoor unit, install oil traps in the suction/gas pipe every 20 vert. ft (6 m)
Capacity Size Distance
(BtuH) ft (m)
18,000 33 (10)
24,000 66 (20)
30,000 66 (20)
36,000 82 (25)
42,000 82 (25)
Capacity Size Distance
(BtuH) ft (m)
18,000 66 (20)
24,000 230 (70)
30,000 230 (70)
36,000 230 (70)
42,000 262 (80)
Maximum Equivalent Pipe Length
Outdoor to Farthest Indoor Unit (Ls)
The maximum equivalent pipe length from the outdoor
to the farthest indoor units (LS) must be less than:
The maximum total pipe length making up
the system (LT) must be less than:
Maximum Total
Pipe Length (LT)
NOTE: The outdoor unit is shipped with a full charge of R-410A refrigerant. The factory charge is based on
25 ft (7.6 m) pipe runs. For pipe runs over this limit, add 0.2 oz/ft (20 g/m) of additional refrigerant.
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L=L1 L2
L2 L3 ...Ln
++ +
LS
...Ln
H1
H2

Seal ole
ole Size
Indoor Outdoor
Wall
ole Sleeve
Wall ole Diagram
INSTALLATION OF INDOOR UNIT
Step 4
Drill Hole in Wall for Interconnecting Piping, Drain & Wiring
If indoor unit refrigerant piping is going to exit from the rear:
1. It is recommended that the refrigerant pipe flare connectors extend through the wall
to the outside. In some situations field-fabricated piping extensions will be required to
extend the indoor unit refrigerant flare connections to the outside of the wall.
2. Use mounting bracket diagrams and dimensions to find and mark the proper location
for the wall hole.
If refrigerant piping is going through the right or left side of front panel:
1. Use a small saw blade to carefully cut a U-shaped hole in the side of the front panel.
The hole must be large enough for refrigerant pipes, condensate hose and wires.
2. Determine and mark proper location for wall hole.
3. Use table below to determine recommended wall hole size for your unit size.
4. Cut the wall hole with a 5° to 10°
downward slant to the outdoors.
5. Insert a wall hole sleeve into hole to
prevent damage to refrigerant pipes,
insulation, condensate drain hose
and wiring.
6. Seal around wall hole sleeve with
caulk or foam to weatherproof.
Unit Size Wall Hole Size (Diameter)
(BtuH) in mm
9,000 2 1/4 55
12,000 2 1/4 55
18,000 2 3/4 66
Table of Wall ole Size per Unit Size
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Install Ground Pad or Wall Hangers
1. Determine proper location for outdoor unit.
2. Follow all instructions provided by manufacturer for installing wall hangers or ground pad.
3. Verify the wall hangers or ground pad can safely support the weight of the outdoor unit.
4. Verify the wall hangers or ground pad is level and meets all outdoor dimensional clearances.
Install Outdoor Unit Risers
If the outdoor unit requires added elevation above the ground, installing riser legs will provide
a sturdy and stable solution. Follow all instructions provided by manufacturer for installing
riser legs to outdoor unit.
NOTE: Riser legs will also help absorb vibrations and noise while facilitating proper drainage.
Florida Wind Load Requirements state that outdoor unit must be anchored to
concrete pad using four 3/8-in diameter Power Wedge Bolt Plus (or equivalent)
with 1-in diameter fender washers. Anchor bolts must be embedded into
3,000 PSI minimum concrete at a distance of 4 1/2-in from any concrete edge.
The concrete thickness must exceed 1.5 times the anchor depth.
Install Condensate Drain for Outdoor Unit
During normal heating and defrost operation,
the outdoor unit will generate condensate water.
The condensate water should be routed to a safe
location through the drain hose.
1. Locate drain hole on bottom of outdoor unit.
2. Install the outdoor drain fitting into hole on
the bottom of outdoor unit as shown.
3. Connect the drain hose to drain fitting.
4. Route drain hose to safe location for proper
drainage of excess condensate water.
WARNING
OUTDOOR UNIT PREPARATION
Step 5
Drain Fitting Installation
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INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERANT PIPING
Step 6
Piping Connections
Use refrigeration grade tubing ONLY. No other type of tubing may be used. Use
of other types of tubing will void manufacturer’s warranty. ake sure there is
enough piping to cover the required length between the outdoor and indoor unit.
Piping Preparation
• Do not open service valves or remove protective caps from tubing ends until all
connections are made.
• Keep tubing free of dirt, sand, moisture and contaminants.
• Use a flexible condensate drain hose to fit over the factory 5/8-inch (16mm) drainage hose.
• Insulate each refrigerant pipe and condensate hose with minimum 3/8” (10 mm) wall
thermal pipe insulation.
NOTE: Insulate condensate hose to prevent sweating which may cause water stains
or wall damage.
• Bind refrigerant pipes, condensate hose and interconnecting wire together with cable
ties at 12 inch intervals.
NOTE: A condensate pump accessory (sold separately) is recommended for the
indoor unit when adequate line pitch cannot be provided for drainage.
CAUTION
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INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERANT PIPING
Step 6 (Cont’d)
Piping and Drain Hose Connections to Indoor Unit
NOTE: For maximum serviceability, it is recommended to have refrigerant pipe flare
connections and the drain connection on the outside.
1. Feed refrigerant pipes, drain hose and interconnecting wires assembly through wall
hole from outdoor to the indoor space.
2. Set the indoor unit on mounting bracket. Allow the indoor
unit to hinge on the top of the mounting bracket. Do not
lock down bottom of unit to mounting bracket.
3. Adjust the length of the interconnecting wires so that it
can easily reach the indoor unit electrical control box.
Route and fit the interconnecting wires into back side of
indoor unit.
4. Open front cover of indoor unit and remove field wiring terminal block cover.
Route the interconnecting wires to terminal block in control box.
5. Allow interconnecting wires to hang free. Wire
connections will be handled later in these
instructions.
6. Adjust the length of condensate drain hose to
easily meet the drain pipe of the indoor unit.
Make connection and secure with a hose clamp.
Insulate the drainage hose and connection to
prevent sweating.
NOTE: Prevent condensate drain hose from sagging or kinking for proper drainage.
7. Adjust the length and carefully bend refrigerant pipes to meet indoor unit refrigerant
pipe connections with proper tools to avoid kinks.
Field Wiring
Cover
Interconnecting
Wiring
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INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERANT PIPING
8. Apply a small amount of refrigerant oil to the flare connection on the refrigerant pipes.
9. Properly align piping and tighten flare nut using a standard wrench and a torque wrench
as shown in figure below:
10. Carefully tighten flare nuts to correct torque level referring to the following Torque Table:
NOTE: Over tightening may damage flare connections and cause leaks.
11. Apply insulation to refrigerant pipe joints to prevent sweating.
12. Gently and securely lock down bottom of indoor unit to wall mounting bracket.
Pipe Diameter Nut Size Tightening Torque
inch (mm) inch (mm) ft-lbs N-m
1/4 (6.35) 1/4 (17) 10 to 13 14 to 18
3/8 (9.5) 3/8 (22) 25 to 30 34 to 42
1/2 (12.7) 1/2 (25) 36 to 45 49 to 61
5/8 (15.9) 5/8 (29) 50 to 60 68 to 82
Torque Table
Indoor Unit Piping Taper Nut
Wrench Torque Wrench
Piping
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INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERANT PIPING
Step 7
Piping Connections to Outdoor Unit
1. Remove service valve cover (if provided) to access
the service valves and refrigerant ports. The outdoor
unit refrigerant port sizes may vary. See System
Requirement Section for refrigerant port sizes.
2. Carefully bend and adjust length of refrigerant
pipes to meet outdoor unit service valves
connections with proper tools to avoid kinks.
NOTE: Use proper techniques to cut and re-flare refrigerant pipes, if required.
An R410A Flaring Tool is required for re-flaring refrigerant pipes.
Service
Valve Cover
Capacity Size Quantity of Tube Size
(BTUH) Adapters Provided (Inch)
18,000 0 None
24,000 2 3/8 to 1/2
30,000 2 3/8 to 1/2
1 1/4 to 3/8
1 1/2 to 3/8
36,000 1 1/2 to 5/8
1 3/8 to 1/4
1 5/8 to 3/8
2 3/8 to 1/2
2 1/4 to 3/8
2 1/2 to 3/8
2 1/2 to 5/8
42,000 1 3/8 to 1/4
1 5/8 to 3/8
1 3/8 to 1/2
1 5/8 to 1/2
An adapter pipe may be required to transition from the indoor unit to the outdoor unit
refrigerant port. Piping adapters are provided with some models. See table below for factory
provided piping adapter quantity and size:
NOTE: In some situations, field fabricated piping adapters may be required.
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INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERANT PIPING
3. Apply a small amount of refrigerant oil to the flare connection on the refrigerant pipe.
4. Properly align piping and tighten flare nut using a standard wrench and a torque
wrench as shown in the indoor piping section.
5. Carefully tighten flare nuts to correct torque level referring to the following Torque Table:
NOTE: Over tightening may damage flare connections and cause leaks.
Pipe Diameter Nut Size Tightening Torque
inch (mm) inch (mm) ft-lbs N-m
1/4 (6.35) 1/4 (17) 10 to 13 14 to 18
3/8 (9.5) 3/8 (22) 25 to 30 34 to 42
1/2 (12.7) 1/2 (25) 36 to 45 49 to 61
5/8 (15.9) 5/8 (29) 50 to 60 68 to 82
Torque Table
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INSTALLATION OF POWER AND WIRING
Step 8
Indoor Unit Interconnecting Wire Connections
Disconnect all electrical power to unit including disconnects,
fuses and circuit breakers.
1. Open front cover of indoor unit and remove field wiring terminal block cover.
2. Pull interconnecting wires up from back of indoor unit and position in close to the
terminal block on indoor unit.
NOTE: The indoor unit is powered from the outdoor unit, depending on local code,
a disconnect switch may need to be installed to a power supply circuit.
3. Connect wiring to indoor unit per connection diagram.
NOTE: Record wire colors and terminal references for uses with Outdoor Unit
wire connections.
4. Replace field wiring cover and close front cover of indoor unit.
WARNING
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