Haier GE UUC112WC Series User manual

31-5000485 Rev.4 08-21 GEA
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UUC112WC*
UUC118WC*
UUC124WC*
UUC130WC*
UUC136WC*
UUC148WC*
Designmayvarybymodelnumber.Laconceptionpeutvarierselonlenumérodemodèle. L’aspectpeutvarierselonlenumérodemodèle.
SideDischarge
CondensingUnit
Installation
Instructions

231-5000485 Rev.4
ThankyouforpurchasingthisproductfromGEappliances,aHaier
company.
Forfuturereference,recordthemodelandserialnumberlocatedonthe
labelonthesideofyourairconditioner,andthedateofpurchase.
Stapleyourproofofpurchasetothismanualtoaidinobtainingwarranty
serviceifneeded.
_______________________________________
Modelnumber
_______________________________________
Serialnumber
_______________________________________
Dateofpurchase
Toregisteryournewsystem,goto
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informationonthispage.Registrationisrequiredwithin60daysof
installationtoreceivea10-yearcompressorandpartswarranty.
TABLEOFCONTENTS
RECORDKEEPING
SAFETYINFORMATION ..............................................................................................3
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................5
GeneralProductInformation ......................................................................................5
UnitLocationandMounting .......................................................................................5
RequiredToolsforInstallation .....................................................................................5
Clearances........................................................................................................6
UnitWiring........................................................................................................8
RefrigerantPiping................................................................................................14
PairingwithA-coils.............................................................................................. 15
LeakTesting,Evacuation,andCharging .......................................................................... 16
FinalCheck ......................................................................................................18
LIMITEDWARRANTY .............................................................................................. 19

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WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric
shock, or personal injury.
•Use this equipmentonlyforits intendedpurposeas
describedin this manual.
•This air conditionermustbe properlyinstalledin
accordancewiththeseinstructions beforeit is used.
•All wiring shouldberatedfortheamperagevaluelistedon
theratingplate. Useonly copperwiring.
•All electrical workmustbecompleted bya qualified
electricianin accordance with localandnationalbuilding
codes.
•Anyservicing must beperformedbyaqualifiedindividual.
•All air conditioners containrefrigerants,which under
federallawmust be removedprior toproductdisposal.
Ifyouaredisposingofan old productwithrefrigerants,
checkwith the company handlingdisposal.
•These R-410Asystemsrequirethatcontractorsand
techniciansuse tools, equipment andsafety standards
approvedforusewiththis refrigerant.DONOTuse
equipmentcertifiedforR22 refrigerantonly.
WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Could cause injury or death.
•An adequategroundisessential beforeconnectingthe
powersupply.
•Disconnect electricpowersuppliesbeforeservicing.
•Repairorreplaceimmediatelyallelectricalwiringthat has
becomefrayedorotherwise damaged. Do notusewiring
thatshowscracksor abrasiondamage alongitslength or
ateither end.
WARNING
Thisunit is notintendedforuse bypersons(including
children)withreducedphysical,sensoryormental
capabilities,orlack of experienceandknowledge.Children
shouldbe supervised toensurethattheydo notplaywith
theunit.
Toavoiddangerof suffocation,keeptheplastic bagor
thinfilmused as thepackagingmaterialawayfromyoung
children.
Besurenot toallowforeign materialstoenterthe
refrigerant piping. Sealthe endsofrefrigerantpipingbefore
storage.
For installation purposes,besuretousethe partssupplied
bythemanufactureror other prescribedparts.The useof
non-prescribedparts cancauseserious accidentssuchas
theunit falling,waterleakage,electricshock,or fire.
Theratedpowersupply of 18Kto48Kproductare208/230
VAC/60hz/1PH.Verify thevoltageiswithin 187~253range
before turningthe equipmenton.
Theratedpowersupply of 12Kproductis110
VAC/60hz/1PH.Verify thevoltageiswithin 103~127range
before turningthe equipmenton.
Supplypowershould be fromadedicatedcircuitthatmeets
branchcircuitampacityrequirements.
Usea special branchcircuitbreakerand receptacle matched
tothe powercircuitcapacityofthe airconditioner.Install in
accordancewithnational,state,andlocalcode.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE. Could cause injury or death.
• Donot store orusecombustiblematerials,gasolineor otherflammablevaporsorliquids in thevicinityofthis or anyother
appliance.
For any service which requires entry into the
refrigerant sealed system, Federal regulations require
that the work be performed by a technician having a
Class II or Universal certification.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE SYSTEM
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION

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Itis highly recommended thatyoudonot openorclose the
stopvalveswhenthe outdoortemperature isbelow-5°F
(-21°C),as this maycauserefrigerant leakage.
Donot touchthefinsofthe coil.Touchingthecoilfinscould
resultindamage tothefinsor personalinjury.
Ensurethepowercircuitcapacityisadequateforallloads
connectedtothe electrical servicepanel.Increasethe
conductorandpanel capacityifthetotalelectricalloads
exceedthepowersourcecapacity.
Contactthepowerutilityifthepowerprovided isbelow
equipmentratingplaterequirements.
Besuretoinstalla circuitbreakerofthe specifiedcapacity.
Refertolocalrequirements regarding typeand kindof
circuitbreaker,powerwiring, and control cable.
Regulation of cablesandbreaker differsfromeach locality.
Beawareofthese regulationspriortoinstallation.
Donot use existingrefrigerantlines.
Userefrigeranttubingthatisclean and freeofany
contaminationwhichmaycause damage tothesystem,
includingsulfur,copperoxide,dust,metal chips,powder,oil
orwater.
Avoidcouplinglineswhenever possible.Usea continuous
lengthof coppertubing,as oxidesformedduringimproper
brazingtechniquescandamage the equipment.
Do not usecopperpipesthat havea collapsed,deformed,
ordiscoloredportion(especiallyon the interiorsurface).
Otherwise,the expansionvalveorcapillary tubemay
becomeblocked with contaminants.
Improperlinesizing willdegradeperformance. Peak
pressureofR410A is muchhigherthan R22. UseACR
coppertubingwithadequatewallthickness.
Usea tubingbender tochangepipingdirection. Makesure
theradiusof the bendisnoless than4”.
Ifthe pipe isbentrepeatedlyat thesameplace,itwill break.
BEFOREYOUBEGIN
Readtheseinstructionscompletelyandcarefully.
•IMPORTANT –Savetheseinstructionsfor
localinspector’s use.
•IMPORTANT –Observeallgoverning
codesand ordinances. Useforfuture reference.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the
equipmentowner.
• Note to Equipment Owner – Keep these instructions for
futurereference.
• Skill level – A licensed certified technician (tohandle
refrigerant R-410A, recovery,etc.) and a qualifiedelectrician
are requiredfor installationandserviceof this equipment.
• Useteamliftforinstallationofthisproduct
• Properinstallation istheresponsibilityoftheinstaller.
• Productfailure due to improper installation is notcovered
underthelimitedwarranty.
• Forpersonal safety,this systemmustbe properly
grounded.
• Protectivedevices (fusesorcircuitbreakers)acceptablefor
installationare specified onthenameplateofeach unit.
• Pipingorwiringwithinwallsmustbeprotectedperlocalcode.
CAUTION
• Aluminumelectrical wiringmaypresent special
problems - consulta qualifiedelectrician.
• Whenthe unitis intheSTOPposition,there is still
voltagetotheelectrical controls.
CAUTION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE SYSTEM
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION

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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
GeneralProductInformation
UnpackingandInspection:
Thisequipmentisshippedcompletelyassembledand
packaged.Allgoodsareinspectedatthefactoryand
releasedtothefreightcompanyingoodcondition.When
receivedatthesite,avisualinspectionshouldbemade
immediately.Anyevidenceofroughhandlingordamage
shouldbephotographedandnotedonthedeliveryreceipt
inthepresenceofthecarrier.Claimsfordamagearetobe
filedwiththefreightcompany.
IndoorFanTimeDelay:
Formaximumcoolingeffect,thefurnaceorairhandler
shouldbeequippedwithatimedelay.Manypopular
electronicthermostatshaveprogrammablefandelays,
newerfurnacesandairhandlersincludethem,and
universaldelaykitsarereadilyavailableonthemarket.
Model 12K 18K 24K 30K 36K 48K
Delay 115s 90s 90s 90s 100s 65s
Thermostat:
Accuratetemperaturecontrolandunitoperationdepends
onproperthermostatselectionandlocation.Referto
thethermostatmanufacturer’sinstallationinstructions
forspecificrecommendations.Avoidlocatingonoutside
walls,indirectsunlight,intheairpathofasupplyregister,
andinhightrafficareas.Thermostatsshouldbecentrally
located,closetoareturnairgrille.
SystemProtection:
Afield-suppliedliquidlinefilter-driermustbeinstalled
toremoveparticulatesormoisturethatmaycollectin
thesystemduringfieldwork.Installationswithouta
filter-driermay voidthewarranty.
IndoorUnit:
Thisproductiscompatiblewithmostmajorbrandsof
domesticevaporatorcoilsandairhandlersequippedwith
athermostaticexpansionvalve.ConsultAHRI’sdirectory
ofproductsforcertifiedindoorunitmatches.
UnitLocationandMounting
Avoidareaswherewater,snow,ice,leaves,orother
seasonaldebrismayfallonoraccumulateagainsttheunit.
Donotplacetheunitinalocationwheretheminimum
clearancescannotbemaintained.
Formultipleunitinstallations,theclearancedistances
shownbelowmustbemaintained.
RequiredToolsforInstallation
•Drill
•21/4”holesaw
•Vacuumpumpandoil
•Leaksolutionortester
•Tubingcutter
•Pipereamer
•Razorknife
•Measuringtape
•Level
•Microngauge
•Drynitrogenandregulator
•Mini-SplitAD-87Adapter(1/4”to5/16”)
•CustomaryHVAChandtools
•Coreremovaltoolwithmicrongaugeport
•Powerandcontrolwiring
•Drainhose(Included)
•Refrigerantscale
•Interiorandexteriorwallsealant
•18GaugeThermostatWire
•Brazingmaterials
Model 12K 18K 24K 30K 36K 48K
Power(outdoor) PHASE 1PHASE 1PHASE 1PHASE 1PHASE 1PHASE 1PHASE
Volt 115V 208/230V 208/230V 208/230V 208/230V 208/230V
CIRCUITBREAKER/FUSE(A) 15 15 15 20 25 40
MINIMUMCIRCUITAMPACITY(A) 11 10 12 15 16 26

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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
Clearances
1.Minimumclearancearoundtheunitforinstallation,serivce,maintenance,andproperoperationmustbemaintained.
Anchoringtheunitwith3/8inch(10mm)diameterboltsandnutsisrecommendedinseasidelocations,highwindareas,
rooftops,orinregionspronetoearthquakes.
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6(150)
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20(500)
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8(200)
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40(1000)
• Theoutdoor unit shouldbeinstalled at least½mile away fromthesalt water, includingseacoastsand inland
waterways.If the unitinstalledfrom ½ mileto5 miles awayfromthe salt water,includingseacoasts and inland
waterways,please follow theinstallationinstruction below.
• Installthe outdoor unitina place (suchasnear buildings etc.)whereit can beprotectedfrom sea breezewhichcan
damagethe outdoor unit.
• Ifyou cannot avoidinstallingthe outdoor unitbythe seashore, constructaprotection wall arounditto block thesea
breeze.
• Aprotection wall shouldbeconstructed with asolidmaterial to blockthesea
breeze.The height andthewidth of thewallshould be 1.5timeslarger than the
sizeof the outdoorunit.Also, allow atleast28“ (700mm) betweentheprotection
walland the outdoorunitfor air circulationtoventilate.
• Installthe outdoor unitina place wherewatercan drain freely.
• Ifthe above conditionscannotbe met, contactGEAppliances for assistance.
ODU
ODU
Sea breeze
Sea
ODU
Seabreeze
Sea
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Seabreeze
Sea
Protection walls
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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
Clearances
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SelecttheOutdoorlocation:
•Choose a levelplacesolid enough tobearthe weight
andvibration of theODunit and wheretheoperation
noisewill not beamplified.
•Choose a locationwherethe hot airdischargeand/or
noisewill not createanuisance for neighbors.
•Ensure there issufficientspace to maneuvertheOD
unitinto place.
•Ensure there issufficientspace and noobstructionsfor
theair inlet andoutlet.
•Install the unit’spowercontrol wiring atleast10
feetaway from televisionandradio sets toprevent
interference.
•Ensure anymoisturesensitive itemsare keptawayfrom
thecondensate drain pathofthe OD unit.
•Choosealocationnotaffectedbyheavysnowfallorwind.
•To prevent windexposure,install a windbaffle.

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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
Dimensions
Model A B C D E
12K 33.5 13.6 21.9 20.0 11.0
18K 36.0 15.0 27.6 21.4 12.8
24K/30K/36K 40.0 17.5 31.9 26.4 15.2
48K 43.3 20.8 34.3 25.0 17.4
UnitWiring
Electrical WiringandSupplyVoltage:
Allwiringmustcomplywithnational,state,andlocal
codes.
Nameplatedataindicatestheoperatingvoltage,phase,
ampacity,maximumovercurrentprotection,and
minimumvoltage.
Installafield-suppliedindividualbranchcircuitwith
currentprotectionfortheunitasrequiredbycode.Run
powersupplywiringthroughaweatherproofdisconnect
boxinconduittotheunitconnections.Disconnectsare
requiredtobewithinsightandeasyreachoftheunit
(usuallywithin3feet).
Alwaysrefertotheunitwiringdiagramforthenumberof
conductorsrequired.Routeneatlyandprotectfromsharp
edgesanddamage.
Inadequatewiringandimproperpowersupplywilllikely
resultincomponentfailureandwillvoidthewarranty.
NOTE:Thesupplyvoltagemustbeconsistentwiththe
ratedvoltage,nottoexceed+/-10%.Ensuretheunitis
properlygrounded.
WiringConnections:
1.Removetheelectricalcontrolcoverfromtheoutdoorunit.
2.Connectthecablestotheidentifiedterminalson
theterminalblock.18gaugethermostatwireis
recommended;however,nationalandlocalcodes
prevail.
3.Formaloopinthecabletopreventwaterfromentering
theoutdoorunit.
4.Insulateanyunusedconductorswithelectricaltape
sothattheydonottouchexposedelectricalormetal
parts.
CAUTION Incorrectwiringconnectionsmay
causeelectricalpartstomalfunction.Allwiringmust
conformtonational,state,andlocalcode,andmustbe
installedbylicensedelectricians.

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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
OutdoorUnitWiring
Terminalblockofoutdoorunit:12K
Terminalblockofoutdoorunit:18K-30K
Terminalblockofoutdoorunit:36Kand48K
*NOTE:Foradditionalwiringinstructions,seetheinstallationmanualforthe24Vthermostatusedinconjunctionwiththis
unit.
NOTE:Forreferenceonly.Refertotheunitwiringdiagram.

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Wiring(cont.)
12K
18K
NOTE:For reference only, the actual wiring diagram shall prevail
*

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Wiring(cont.) 24K & 30K

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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
Wiring(cont.)
36K

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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
Wiring(cont.)
48K

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RefrigerantPiping
Thelengthofrefrigerantlines,andthenumberofbends,
determinethepressuredropwhichaffectscapacity,
efficiency,andoilreturntothecompressor.
Theoutdoorunitconnectionsarebrazetype.Tubesize
shouldalwaysbethesamediameterastheconnections
providedattheservicevalves.Installingtubingsizes
otherthanthoseshowncanresultininadequateoilreturn
tothecompressorandexcessiverefrigerantcharge,and
willvoidthewarranty.
RefrigerantPiping ModelNumber
12k 18k 24k 30k 36k 48k
LiquidO.D.(inch) 1/4" 1/4" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8"
SuctionO.D.in(Std) 1/2" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4"
SuctionO.D.in(Opt) 3/8" 5/8" 3/4" 5/8" 5/8" 7/8"
Max.RefrigerantLine
Length(inch) 82 98
Max.ElevationVertical
Lift(inch) 33 49
*Pipelengthmustnotbelessthan10feet.
**Oiltrapsarerequiredevery15ft.whentheoutdoor
unitisinstalledabovetheindoorunit.
Choosealocationthatplacesthisunitasclosetothe
indoorunitaspossible.Useonlycleanrefrigerationgrade
tubing.Alwayskeepthetubeendscappeduntilyouare
readytomakethefinalconnections.Removeburrsfrom
cutendsoftubing.Usetubebenderstoavoidkinking.
Insulatethesuctionlinewithawallthicknessofatleast
3/8”.Supportthetubingadequatelytoavoidsagsthatcan
trapoil.Isolatethetubingsoasnottotransmitnoiseto
thebuildingstructure.Avoidsharpedgesthatcouldcut
theinsulationorpiping.
WARNING Itisillegaltodischargerefrigerantinto
theatmosphere.Useproperrecoverymethodsand
equipmentwhenworkingonpartsoftheunitcontaining
refrigerant.Serviceshouldbeperformedbyaqualified
serviceagencyandcertifiedtechnician.
Usingtheappropriatefittingsifneeded,attachtheline
settotheservicevalvestubs.
Applyheatpastetostubnexttothevalveandwrapthe
valvebodywithawetcloth.
Attheoutdoorservicevalves,removethevalvecores.
Introduceapurgingflowofdrynitrogenthroughthefirst
tube,allowingittoflowoutoftheflaredconnectionstub.
Brazeconnectionswithabrazingalloy.15%brazerodis
recommended.
Repeattheaboveprocessforthesecondtube.
PairingwithA-coils
ManufacturerecommendinstallingAHRIlistedmatched
indoorandoutdoorsystem.Installingapprovedmatched
indoorandoutdoorsystemwillprovideoptimum
efficiencyandbestoverallsystemreliability.AHRI
certificationforapprovedmatchedsystemcanbeverified
intheAHRIsite,ResidentialACandACcoilsection.
https://www.ahridirectory.org/Search/SearchHome
Underthewarranty,damagecausedbyausedor
unapprovedcomponentisnotcoveredbytheStandard
BaseWarranty.WheninstallingtheSide-discharge
OutdoorUnitwithnon-AHRIlisted3rdpartyindoor
equipment,manufacturewillpresumethatanydamageto
theoutdoorunitwasnotcausedbytheindoorequipment
ifthefollowinginstallationguidanceisfollowed.
Wheninstallerspair14SEERSide-discharge outdoor
withapre-existing“Acoil+gasfurnaceindoor”system
1)EnsuretochangetheindoorcoiltoanewR410a,TXV,
tonnagetotonnagematchedA-coil
2)Ensuretoinstallabi-flowFilterDrier(Fieldsupplied)in
liquidline
3)Ensurethelinesetsizematches14SEERSide-
dischargeoutdoorasstatedintheoutdoorunit
installationmanual(Ifexistinglinesetsizeisdifferent
newlinesetmustbeinstalled).
4)Ensureproperairflow
5)Ensureexistinglinesetsarecleanedbyflushingifre-
used.
Wheninstallerspair14SEERSide-discharge outdoor
withanew3rdpartyAHU
1)Ensurethe3rdpartyAHUisaR410a,TXV,tonnageto
tonnagematchedAHU
2)Ensuretoinstallabi-flowFilterDryer(Fieldsupplied)in
liquidline
3)Ensurethelinesetsizematches14SEERSide-
dischargeoutdoorasstatedintheoutdoorunit
installationmanual(Ifexistinglinesetsizeisdifferent
newlinesetmustbeinstalled)
4)Ensureproperairflow
5)Ensureexistinglinesetsarecleanedbyflushingifre-
used.
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PairingwithA-coils(cont)
Wheninstallerspair14SEERSide-discharge outdoorwithapre-existingAHU
1)Ensurethe3rdpartyAHUisaR410a,TXV,tonnagetotonnagematchedAHU
2)Ensuretoinstallabi-flowFilterDryer(Fieldsupplied)inliquidline
3)Ensurethelinesetsizematches14SEERSide-dischargeoutdoorasstatedintheoutdoorunitinstallationmanual(If
existinglinesetsizeisdifferentnewlinesetmustbeinstalled).
4)Ensureproperairflow
5)Ensureexistinglinesetsarecleanedbyflushingifre-used.
6)Ensuretoinstallabi-flowFilterDryer(Fieldsupplied)ingasline
7)Ensuretotripleevacuationthepre-existingcoil
Ifinstallationguidelinesandproceduresarefollowedforeachtypeofapplicationabove,theoutdoorunitwillqualifyfor
aLimitedStandardBaseWarranty(i.e.,5-yearpartsandcompressor),subjecttotheotherlimitationsinthestandard
warrantydocument.
ModelNumber
UUC112WCDA UUC118WCDA UUC118WCDBA UUC124WCDA UUC124WCDBA UUC130WCDA UUC130WCDBA UUC136WCDA UUC136WCDBA UUC148WCDA
FactoryCharge Oz 49.4 75.84 81.20 97.00 100.60 116.40 119.90 123.50 127.00 141.10
LiquidO.D.(Std) Inch 1/4" 1/4" 1/4" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8"
SuctionO.D.(Std) Inch 1/2" 1/2" 1/2" 5/8" 5/8" 5/8" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4"
Max.RefrigerantLine
betweenIndoorand
Outdoor
Ft 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66
Max.RefrigerantLine
elevationbetween
IndoorandOutdoor
Ft 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33
Additionalcharge
Additionalcharge
ifrefrigerantline
exceeding25ft
oz/
FT 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.32
Memo:ColoredcolumnsarepairedwithADP A-coils
Note:FactorychargeforUUC124WCDBAis100.6ozandUUC130WCDBAis119.9oz.
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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
Start-up
Operationoftheunitisautomaticandwillprovidecooling
dependingonthesettingofthethermostat.
IMPORTANT
Allpanelsmustbeinstalled,themainpowerturnedon,
andthetermostatproperlyconnectedbeforeoperating
theunit.
1.Setthermostatsystemswitchto“Off”positionand
fanswitchto“Auto”position,Turnthepowersupply
breakeron.
2.Setthefanswitchto“On”andmakesuretheblower
operates.
3.Returnthefanswitchto“Auto”andwaituntilthe
blowerstops.Setthesystemswitchto“Cool”and
lowerthermostatsetpointtocoldestsetting.The
compressor,condenserfan,andevaporatorblowerwill
start.Coolairwillbesuppliedafterseveralminutesof
runtime.
4.Proceedtothe“FineTuning”sectionofthese
instructions.
LeakTestingEvacuation,andCharging
ThecondensingunitissuppliedwithanR-410Acharge
sufficientformostmatchingevaporatorunits.Charge
mustbeaddedforinterconnectingtubing.
R=TX(L-25)ft
R(oz):Additionalrefrigeranttobecharged
L(ft):Thelengthoftheliquidpipe
T(oz):Thequantityofthechargedrefrigerantper
additionalfoot
Model 12K 18K 24K 30K 36K 48K
oz/ft 0.16 0.32
Theservicevalvesareshippedintheclosedpositionand
shouldnotbeopeneduntilfinalconnections,evacuation,
andadditionalchargingarecompleted.
Therecommendedprocedureforleaktest,evacuation,
andchargingisoutlinedbelow:
1.Completethefinalpipingconnectionstotheindoor
andoutdoorunits.
2.Removetheservicecorefrombothlines,andconnect
achargingmanifoldtotheserviceportsontheservice
valves.
3.Pressurizethelinesandevaporatorwith500PSIof
drynitrogen.Leakcheckallconnectionswitheither
anelectronicdetectororspecializedliquids.Maintain
pressureforatleast30minutes.
4.Releasethenitrogenandconnectavacuumpumpto
themanifoldcenterconnection.Startthepumpand
openthemanifoldvalves.
5.Evacuateto350micronsorless.Closethemanifold
valvesandshutoffthepump.Ifthevacuumlevel
doesnotrisemorethan150micronsinoneminute,
theevacuationisconsideredcomplete.Otherwise,
thesystemisindicatingeitheraleakorthereisstill
moisturepresent.
6.Ifaleakisfound,repairasnecessaryandrepeatsteps3,
4,and5.Iftherearenoleaks,continuewithStep5until
atleast350micronsisattained.
7.Closethemanifoldvalvesanddisconnectthevacuum
pump.Reinstallthevalvecoresandaddrefrigerant
intheamountshowninthechargingsectionofthis
manual.
8.Removethecapsfromtheservicesvalves.Openthe
valvestothefully‘back-seated’position.Replace
servicevalvecapsandtightensecurely.

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FineTuning
1.Allowthesystemtooperateforatleast20minutes
beforecheckingrefrigeranttemperatureandpressure.
2.Performanairflowcalculationtoensuretheblower
isdeliveringthecorrectvolumeofairatthepressure
intendedforthedistributionsystem.
3.Whentheabovearecompleted,verifythatthe
operatingtemperatureandpressurecomplywiththe
chart.
NOTE:“IDT”=IndoorTemperature
“ODT”=OutdoorTemperature
1.Removerefrigerantifthepressureisabovethechart
value.
2.Addrefrigerantifthepressureisbelowthechartvalue.
Performaninspectionoftheentireinstallationand
finalizeanyitemsneededforcompletion.Reviewthe
systemoperation,thermostatfunctions,andwarranty
policywiththeowner.
Leavethismanualatthejobsiteforfuturereference.
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
HardStartKitsfor14-SEERSide
DischargeODU
Wheninconsistentcompressorstartsarefound,itisan
approvedfixtoaddalocallysourced“HardStart”kit.Akit
mustincludeacapacitorandarelay.ReplacingtheOEM
capacitorwithonethathasahighermicro-faredratingIS
NOTanauthorizedrepairandwillvoidthewarrantyofthe
product.
SelectingtheCorrectKit
Hardstartkitsaresizedbycompressorhorsepower(HP).
Usethechartbelow
Model HP
UUC112WC* 1
UUC118WC* 1.5
UUC124WC* 2
UUC130WC* 2.5
UUC136WC* 3
UUC148WC* 4
InstallingKit
Thehardstartkitmustbeinstalledinparallelwiththe
compressorcapacitor.Todothis,connecttheleadsfrom
thekittoeithersideofthecompressorcapacitor.The
kitmustalsobesecuredtothechassisoftheunit,andif
required,grounded.
Run
Compressor
Capacitor
Fan
Capacitor
Fan
Compressor
Start
Contactor
L1
L2
Common
Hard Start
Kit
BK
BK
BK
BK
BL
BL
BL
WH
OR RD
RD

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OperatingInstructions
Thissystemisdesignedtoprovidecomfortcooling
atoutsidetemperaturesbetween50°F(10°C)and
115°F(46°C).Operationoutsideofthistemperaturerange
maycauseunitfailureandwillvoidthewarranty.
To Operate:
NOTE:Thermostatoperationmayvarybytypeandmodel
used.Pleaseconsulttheoperatingmanualprovidedwith
thethermostat.Theinstructionsbelowaregeneralized
formostmodels.
1.MovetheswitchonthethermostattotheCool
position.
2.Setthedesiredtemperature(between63-86°For
17-30°C)onthethermostat.Iftheroomiswarmerthan
thesetting,theunitwillturnonandbegintoblowcool
airafterafewminutes.Ahot,humidroomorbuilding
maytakeseveralhoursofcontinuousoperationto
reachthethermostatsettingwhenstartingforthefirst
timeoratthebeginningofthecoolingseason.
3.SettheFanswitchonthethermostattoAuto ifyou
wantthefantorunonlywhencoolingisneeded,orto
Onifyouwantcontinuousaircirculation.
4.Ifthespacewillbeunoccupiedforfourormorehours,
movingthesettingtoahighertemperaturemaysave
energy.Donotraisethetemperaturesettingbymore
than5degrees.Changingthetemperatureover5
degrees,orturningtheunitoffcanactuallycostmore.
5.Besurethatfurnitureorotherobjectsdonotblock
supplyairregistersorreturnairgrilles.
IMPORTANT
Ifthesystemisturnedoff,waitatleast3minutesbefore
restartingit.Thisgivestheunittimetostabilize.Failureto
dosocouldcausecompressordamage.
Maintenance:
1.Changeorcleantheairfiltermonthly,ormoreoftenif
conditionsrequireit.Thoroughlydryawashablefilter
beforere-installing.
2.Contacttheinstallerforfactoryrecommendedannual
maintenance.
Final Check
System Test
Pleaseexplaintothecustomerhowtooperatethesystemby
usingtheOwner’sManualfoundwiththeindoorunit.
CheckItemsforTestRun
Nogasleakfromlinesets?
Arethelinesetsinsulatedproperly?
Aretheconnectingwiringsofindoorandoutdoorfirmly
insertedtotheterminalblock?
Istheconnectingwiringofindoorandoutdoorfixed?
Iscondensatedrainingcorrectly?
Isthegroundwiresecurelyconnected? Istheindoorunit
securelyfixed?
Ispowersourcevoltagecorrectaccordingtolocalcode?
Isthereanyoddnoise?
Doesthecoolingtemperaturedropbetween20-30°F?
Istheroomtemperaturedisplayaccurate?
ExplainingOperationTothe EndUser
• UsingtheUserManual,explaintotheuserhowtouse
theairconditioner(thermostat,adding/removingtheair
filters,cleaningmethods,precautionsforoperation,etc.)
• Reviewprecautionsforoperation.
• RecommendthattheuserreadtheOperatingInstructions
carefully.
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

31-5000485 Rev.4 19
LIMITEDWARRANTY
Stapleyourreceipthere.Proofoftheoriginalpurchase dateisneededtoobtainserviceunderthewarranty.
• Damagefromimproperinstallation.
• Damageinshipping.
• Defectsotherthanfrommanufacturing(i.e.,workmanshipor
materials).
• Damagefrommisuse,abuse,accident,alteration,lackofproper
careand/orregularmaintenance,orincorrectelectricalvoltage
orcurrent.
• Damageresultingfromfloods,fires,wind,lightning,accidentsor
similarconditions.
• Damagefrominstallationorotherservicesperformedbyother
thanalicensedHVACtechnician.
• Laborandrelatedservicesforrepairorinstallationofthe
Product.
• AProductpurchasedfromanonlineretailer.
• DamageasaresultofsubjectingProducttoanatmospherewith
corrosivesorhighlevelsofparticulates(suchassoot,aerosols,
fumes,grease).
• AProductsoldand/orinstalledoutsideofthe50UnitedStates,
theDistrictofColumbia,orCanada.
• Batteriesforthecontrollerandotheraccessoriesprovidedwith
theProductforinstallation(e.g.,plastichose).
• Normalmaintenance,suchascleaningofcoils,cleaningfilters,
andlubrication.
• ForProductinstalledinnon-owneroccupiedapplications,
Productthathasnotbeenmaintainedannuallybyalicensed
HVACtechnician(proofrequired).
• Damagecausedbyausedorunapprovedcomponentorpartby
GEAppliances,aHaiercompany(e.g.,ausedand/orunapproved
condenser/airhandler).
•ComponentorpartsarenotprovidedbyGEAppliances,aHaier
Company
ForThePeriodOf: GEAppliancesWillReplace:
5yearlimitedparts
warranty
Fromthedateofthe
originalpurchase
This limited warranty cover all defects in workmanship or material for the mechanical and electrical
parts contained in the Product (“Defective Parts”) for a period of 5 years from the Date of Purchase.
GE Appliances will provide new or refurbished parts, or a replacement for all or part of the unit, at
its sole discretion, to your licensed HVAC technician installer. This warranty also covers all defects
in workmanship or material for the unit controller for a period of 1 year. The system is covered by
standardwarranty.
7 yearcompressor
warrantyfromthedate
oftheoriginalpurchase
The compressor contained in this product is warrantied for a period of 7 years from the Date of
Purchase.GEApplianceswillprovideaneworrefurbishedcompressor,orareplacementforallor
partoftheunit,atitssolediscretion,toyourlicensedHVACtechnicianinstaller.
FortheproductmodelslistedonAttachment1(the“Product”),thisStandardLimitedWarrantyisprovidedtotheOriginalOwner
oftheProduct:
WHATISTHEDATEOF PURCHASE
WHOIS COVERED
HOWCANYOUGETSERVICE
THISWARRANTY DOESNOT COVER
The“DateofPurchase”isthedatethattheoriginalinstallationiscompleteandallproductstart-upprocedureshavebeenproperly
completedandverifiedbytheinstaller’sinvoice.Iftheinstallationdatecannotbeverified,thentheDateofPurchasewillbesixty(60)days
afterthemanufacturedate,asdeterminedbytheProduct’sserialnumber.Youshouldkeepandbeabletoprovideyouroriginalsalesreceipt
fromtheinstallerasproofoftheDateofPurchase.Innewconstruction,theDateofPurchasewillbethedatetheownerpurchasedthe
residencefromthebuilder.
ContactyourlicensedHVACtechnicianinstaller.AllinstallationandservicemustbeperformedbyalicensedHVACtechnician.
FailuretousealicensedHVACtechnicianforinstallationofthisProductvoidsallwarrantyonthisProduct..
Owner occupied: The “Original Owner” of this product, which means the original owner (and his or her spouse) of the residence where the
Product wasoriginally installed. Subjectto the lawof the stateor provincewhere the Product is installed, this warrantyisnottransferableto
subsequentownersoriftheproductismovedtoadifferentresidenceaftertheinitialinstallation.Non-owneroccupied:Thislimitedwarranty
isprovidedforproduct1)installedina)singlefamilyormulti-familynon-owneroccupiedresidentialbuildings,orb)non-industrialcommercial
applications, (such as office buildings, retail establishments, hotels/motels) where the product is not subjected to an atmosphere with
corrosivesorhighlevelsofparticulates(suchassoot,aerosols,fumes,grease),and2)iftheproductismaintainedannuallybyalicensedHVAC
technician(proofofannualmaintenanceisrequired).The“OriginalOwner”oftheproduct,meanstheoriginalownerofthebuildingwherethe
productwasoriginallyinstalled.Fornewconstruction,thepurchaserofthebuildingfromthebuilderwillalsobeconsideredanoriginalowner.
Thiswarrantyisnottransferabletosubsequentownersoriftheproductismovedtoadifferentlocationaftertheinitialinstallation.

20 31-5000485 Rev.4
LIMITEDWARRANTY
10YEAR STANDARD REGISTEREDLIMITEDWARRANTY
ATTACHMENT1
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
THEWARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFOR APARTICULARPURPOSE.
All“Indoor and OutdoorProducts,” identified inAttachment1, registeredbythe installer or the Original Owner within 60days
of the Date of Purchase shall receive a Standard Registered Limited Warranty, which shall be identical to the Standard Base
Warranty,exceptthattheLimitedParts Warrantyshallbeforatermof10Yearsand the LimitedCompressor Warrantyshallbe
for a term of 10 years. All Product not registered within 60 days of the Date of Purchase shall be subject to the Standard Base
Warranty.Somestatesandprovincesdonotallowwarrantytermstobesubjecttoregistration;inthosestatesandprovincesthe
longertermsforLimitedPartsWarrantyandtheLimitedCompressorWarrantyapply.
The remedy provided in this warranty is exclusive and is granted in lieu of all other remedies. This warranty does not cover
incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages, so this limitation may not apply to you. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warrantylasts,sothislimitationmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyoumayalsohaveother
rights which vary by state and province. This warranty covers units within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and
Canada.ThiswarrantyitprovidedbyGEAppliancesaHaiercompany,Louisville,KY40225.
TheproductisdefinedasproductsoldbyGEAppliances,aHaierCompany.Theproductcontainers2sub-categoriesofgoods,
indoorandoutdoorproducts,whicharedefinedasAUH**,AHY**,UUH**,UUY***,UUC**,UUH*