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APPLICATION GUIDELINE & SERVICE MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
REFRIGERANT PIPING LENGTH LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LONG LINE APPLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GENERAL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELECTRICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Aluminum Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unit Electrical Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAJOR COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
COMMUNICATION and STATUS FUNCTION LIGHTS . . . . . . . 6
Check Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
FAULT CODES / DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Variable Speed Drive LED Location and Description (Sizes 25, 36,
37, 48, 49 and 60). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Variable Speed Drive LED Location and Description (Size 24) . 25
COMPRESSOR POWER HARNESS ASSEMBLY REPLACE-
MENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SmartSense Assembly w/Shield Gasket Removal and Installation28
COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
WIRING DIAGRAMS - *VA9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
WIRING DIAGRAMS - *VH8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Compressor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Servicing Systems on Roofs With Synthetic Materials . . . . . . . . 36
Brazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Service Valves and Pumpdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Pumpdown & Evacuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Liquid Line Filter Drier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Suction Line Filter Drier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Accumulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM REPAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Leak Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Coil Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance, or
use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other conditions which
may cause death, personal injury, or property damage. Consult a
qualified installer, service agency, or your distributor or branch for
information or assistance. The qualified installer or agency must use
factory–authorized kits or accessories when modifying this product.
Refer to the individual instructions packaged with the kits or accessories
when installing.
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and
work gloves. Use quenching cloth for brazing operations. Have fire
extinguisher available. Read these instructions thoroughly and follow all
warnings or cautions included in literature and attached to the unit.
Consult local building codes and current editions of the National
Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70. In Canada, refer to current editions of
the Canadian electrical code CSA 22.1.
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.
CVH8, HVH8, TVH8, VA9, HVA9, TVA9
WARNING
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EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in
death, serious personal injury, and/or property
damage.
Never use air or gases containing oxygen for
leak testing or operating refrigerant
compressors. Pressurized mixtures of air or
gases containing oxygen can lead to an
explosion.
CAUTION
!
CUT HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury.
Sheet metal parts may have sharp edges or burrs. Use care and wear
appropriate protective clothing and gloves when handling parts.
WARNING
!
UNIT OPERATION AND SAFETY HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
R-410A systems operate at higher pressures than standard R-22
systems. Do not use R-22 service equipment or components on R-410A
equipment. Ensure service equipment is rated for R-410A.

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Table 1 – OUTDOOR UNIT MODEL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
Digit Position: 1 2 3 4 5, 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Example Part
Number: * V A 9 24 G K A 1 0 0
* = Brand
V = Variable Speed
KEY CHARACTERISTIC
A = Air Conditioner
H = Heat Pump TYPE
6 = 16 SEER
7 = 17 SEER
8 = 18 SEER
9 = 19 SEER NOMINAL EFFICIENCY
24 = 24,000 BTUH = 2 tons
25 = 24,000 BTUH = 2 tons
36 = 36,000 BTUH = 3 tons
37 = 36,000 BTUH = 3 tons
48 = 48,000 BTUH = 4 tons
49 = 48,000 BTUH = 4 tons
60 = 60,000 BTUH = 5 tons NOMINAL CAPACITY
G = Coil Guard Grille FEATURES
K = 208-230-1-60 VOLTAGE
Sales Code
Engineering Revision
Extra Digit
Extra Digit

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REFRIGERANT PIPING LENGTH LIMITATIONS
Maximum Line Lengths:
The maximum allowable total equivalent length varies depending on the vertical separation. See the tables below for allowable lengths depending on
whether the outdoor unit is on the same level, above or below the outdoor unit.
LONG LINE APPLICATIONS
Unit is approved for up to 100 ft (30.5 m) equivalent length and vertical
separations shown above with no additional accessories.
Longer line set applications are not permitted.
Refrigeration systems contain refrigerant under pressure. Extreme
caution should be observed when handling refrigerants. Wear safety
glasses and gloves to prevent personal injury. During normal system
operations, some components are hot and can cause burns. Rotating fan
blades can cause personal injury. Appropriate safety considerations are
posted throughout this manual where potentially dangerous techniques
are addressed.
If you do not understand any of the warnings, contact your product
distributor for better interpretation of the warnings.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The *VH8 & VA9 split system heat pump and air conditioners features
a new outdoor cabinet design that uses a four-sided coil design to
minimize the unit footprint and provide the best heat exchange taking
full advantage of the latest variable speed technology.
The heart of the system is the variable speed rotary compressor powered
through the use of the variable speed drive (VSD) inverter control.
Through the use of R-410A refrigerant, compact ECM outdoor fan
motor, VSD and variable speed rotary compressor, along with the new
outdoor cabinet, the unit achieves a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio
(SEER) of up to 19 and up to 11 Heating Seasonal Performance Factor
(HSPF).
To ensure ultimate comfort, these units should be combined with either
the FCM fan coil or Variable Speed Gas furnace controlled with a two
wire communication TSTAT0201CW with version 5.0 software or
newer. This combination will ensure achievement of comfort with the
convenience of fingertip trouble shooting and diagnostic capability.
These units can also use a standard, 2-stage or single-stage thermostat,
for limited functionality.
ELECTRICAL
Table 2 – Maximum Line Lengths
MAXIMUM ACTUAL LENGTH
ft (m)
MAXIMUM EQUIVALENT LENGTH*
ft (m)
*. Total equivalent length accounts for losses due to elbows or fitting. See the Long Line Guideline for details.
MAXIMUM VERTICAL
SEPARATION ft (m)
Units on equal level 100 (30.5) 100 (30.5) N/A
Outdoor unit ABOVE
indoor unit 100 (30.5) 100 (30.5) 100 (30.5)
Outdoor unit BELOW
indoor unit See Table ’Maximum Total Equivalent Length: Outdoor Unit BELOW Indoor Unit’
Table 3 – Maximum Total Equivalent Length* - Outdoor Unit BELOW Indoor Unit
*. Maximum actual length not to exceed 100 ft (30.5 m). Total equivalent length accounts for losses due to elbows or fittings.
-- = outside acceptable range
Size
Liquid Line
Diameter
w/ TXV
HP with R-410A Refrigerant - Maximum Total Equivalent Length{
Vertical Separation ft (m) Outdoor unit BELOW indoor unit;
0-20
(0 - 6.1)
21-30
(6.4 - 9.1)
31-40
(9.4 - 12.2)
41-50
(12.5 - 15.2)
51-60
(15.5 - 18.3)
61-70
(18.6 - 21.3)
71-80
(21.6 - 24.4)
2-Ton 3/8 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100*
3-Ton 3/8 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100*
4-Ton 3/8 100* 100* 100* 100* 100 100 --
5-Ton 3/8 100* 100* 100* 100* 100 100 --
WARNING
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ELECTRICAL HAZARD - HIGH VOLTAGE!
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death.
Electrical components may hold charge. DO NOT remove control box
cover for 2 minutes after power has been removed from unit.
PRIOR TO TOUCHING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS:
Verify zero (0) voltage at inverter connections shown on inverter cover.
WARNING
!
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death.
Before installing, modifying, or servicing system, main electrical
disconnect switch must be in the OFF position. There may be more than
1 disconnect switch. Lock out and tag switch with a suitable warning
label.
WARNING
!
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death.
Exercise extreme caution when working on any electrical components.
Shut off all power to system prior to troubleshooting. Some
troubleshooting techniques require power to remain on. In these
instances, exercise extreme caution to avoid danger of electrical shock.
ONLY TRAINED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD PERFORM
ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING.

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Aluminum Wire
Whenever aluminum wire is used in branch circuit wiring with this unit,
adhere to the following recommendations.
Connections must be made in accordance with the National Electrical
Code (NEC), using connectors approved for aluminum wire. The
connectors must be UL approved (marked Al/Cu with the UL symbol)
for the application and wire size. The wire size selected must have a
current capacity not less than that of the copper wire specified, and must
not create a voltage drop between service panel and unit in excess of 2 of
unit rated voltage. To prepare wire before installing connector, all
aluminum wire must be “brush-scratched” and coated with a corrosion
inhibitor such as Pentrox A. When it is suspected that connection will be
exposed to moisture, it is very important to cover entire connection
completely to prevent an electrochemical action that will cause
connection to fail very quickly. Do not reduce effective size of wire,
such as cutting off strands so that wire will fit a connector. Proper size
connectors should be used. Check all factory and field electrical
connections for tightness. This should also be done after unit has reached
operating temperatures, especially if aluminum conductors are used.
Unit Electrical Power
Power wires from the unit’s disconnect should be routed through the
power wiring hole provided at the bottom of the unit’s control box.
Connect the ground wire to the ground connection in the control box and
connect the power wiring to the terminal block as shown on the wiring
and Installation Instructions supplied with the unit. The unit does not
require a contactor or outdoor unit transformer in order to operate.
MAJOR COMPONENTS
Application Operational Control Board (AOC)
A160120
Fig. 1 – AOC (Application Operational Control) Board
The AOC board is located in the lower right hand side of inverter tray.
It’s functions include:
• Compressor speed control
• Outdoor fan motor control
• Reversing valve operation
• Defrost operation
• Crankcase heater operation
• Pressure switch monitoring
• Time Delays
• Pressure Transducer measurements
• PEV control (pressure equalizer valve)
• Temperature measurements
• EXV (Electronic Expansion Valve) operation control
• Inverter communication and control
CAUTION
!
UNIT OPERATION AND SAFETY HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or
improper operation.
Aluminum wire may be used in the branch circuit (such as the circuit
between the main and unit disconnect), but only copper wire may be
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Inverter
The inverter is located inside the control box. This is an air-cooled
device that communicates with the control board and drives the
compressor and fan motor to the demanded RPM. The inverter is always
powered with line voltage since no contactor is used. The inverter
changes the line voltage to DC volts and then recreates 3 phase sine
waves that vary in frequency to drive the compressor and fan motor at
the desired RPM.
NOTE: The unit may be operated with an Observer Wall Control or a
standard 2-stage HP thermostat. Observer Wall Control will utilize 5
stages of heating and cooling, while 2-stage HP thermostat will only
allow 2 discrete stages of heating and cooling operation.
Variable Speed Compressor
This unit contains a variable speed rotary compressor that has a wide
operating range. It operates on a variable 3 phase sine wave provided by
the inverter. This compressor can only be operated by the specific
inverter supplied with the unit.
Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV)
This unit uses an electronic expansion valve for refrigerant metering in
the heating mode. The control board drives the EXV to its proper
position based on the operating mode and conditions. The Observer Wall
Control Service mode allows for manual opening and closing of the
EXV for troubleshooting and pump down.
Outdoor Fan Motor
The compact ECM outdoor fan motor is a variable-speed brushless DC
(BLDC) motor that operates at speeds from 400 to 1050 RPM. The
motor is a 3-phase permanent magnet-type motor. Just like the
compressor, this motor speed is determined by the inverter output
frequency and amplitude.
Motor speed is controlled through the inverter board in the outdoor unit
and no electronic module is attached. Motor speed is slowed as the
building load decreases, maintaining the proper condensing temperature
for both cooling and dehumidification. As the building load increases,
the motor will increase speed until it is at maximum speed at the
maximum building load.
At unit start-up, there is a slight delay and thrust motion of the fan
motor/blade in the reverse direction, prior to ramping-up the fan
assembly.
Pressure Transducer (SPT)
A 5 VDC output low pressure transducer that provides a 0-5 VDC data
for interpretation by the control board for a 0 to 200 psig range of
pressure at the suction tube. This interpreted pressure data is then
intelligently used by the AOC control board for low pressure cut-out,
loss of charge management, compressor protection, oil circulation
management, lubrication management and EXV control.
Pressure Equalizer Valve (PEV)
At the end of every compressor operation (after the 3.5 minute Time
Guard period), the equalizer valve opens for 150 seconds plus an
additional 15 seconds of protection before allowing the compressor to
start ramping up.
The PEV is located next to the suction and discharge of the compressor.
The function of this valve is to prevent the compressor from starting with
a high refrigerant pressure differential, thus helping the reliability of the
compressor.
NOTE: A hissing sound may be heard during the equalization process.
This is normal.
Outdoor Coil Thermistor (OCT)
The outdoor coil thermistor is a 10Kohm resistor used for multiple
system operations. It provides the coil/liquid line temperature to the heat
pump board and user interface. Low ambient operation, defrost
initiation, defrost termination and assistance with OAT temperature
measurement of some of the functions (see Fig.2) . The sensor must be
securely mounted to the tube connecting the EXV and distributor. See
Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 for proper placement. See Table 5 for proper
resistances.
A11142
Fig. 2 – OAT Thermistor Location (Bottom of Control Box)
A14302
Fig. 3 – HP Outdoor Coil Thermistor (OCT) Attachment
(On Distributor Tube)
A14328
Fig. 4 – AC Outdoor Coil Thermistor (OCT) Attachment
(On Distributor Tube)
CAUTION
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EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage and/or
improper operation.
Do not attempt to apply line voltage directly to the compressor. This
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Suction Thermistor (OST)
Suction Thermistor is used for assisting in EXV control and must be
secured on the suction tube and aligned longitudinally to the vertical
surface of the tube axis (see Fig. 5).
A14023A
Fig. 5 – Suction Thermistor (OST) Attachment
(On Suction Tube)
Discharge Thermistor (ODT)
Discharge Thermistor is used for protection against over temperature of
the compressor. The ODT is located on the compressor discharge
stub-out (see Fig. 6).
A14024
Fig. 6 – Discharge Thermistor (ODT)
Crankcase Heater Operation
This unit has an internal crankcase heater that will be energized during
the off cycle and is intelligently demanded by the system to prevent the
compressor from being the coldest part of the system thus enhancing the
reliability. The crankcase heater will function as needed any time the
outdoor unit is powered. The indoor unit and UI do not need to be
installed for the crankcase heater to operate properly.
The compressor windings will occasionally be energized during the OFF
cycle (depending on the length of the OFF cycle) to start the stator heat
operation, thus maintaining a sump temperature that is essential for
compressor reliability. The compressor will not run during this process.
Time Delays
The unit time delays include:
• 3.5 minute time delay after last cycle, initial power up, return from
brown-out condition. To bypass this feature, momentarily short and
release Forced Defrost pins.
• At the end of every compressor ON cycle, there will be 150 seconds
of PEV open period for pressure equalization followed by 15 seconds
of PEV Off period before the next compressor ON cycle. This delay
cannot be bypassed as it helps compressor reliability.
• 15 second delay at termination of defrost before the auxiliary heat is
de-energized.
• 10 minute sump warm-up delay. This delay is at the beginning of each
high voltage power up.
COMMUNICATION AND STATUS FUNCTION
LIGHTS
Observer Wall Control, Green Communications (COMM) Light
A green LED (COMM light) on the outdoor board (see Fig. 7 and Fig. 8)
indicates successful communication with the other system products. The
green LED will remain OFF until communication is established. Once a
valid command is received, the green LED will turn ON continuously. If
no communication is received within 2 minutes, the LED will be turned
OFF until the next valid communication. The green LED will be turned
off when using a standard 2-stage non-communicating heat pump
thermostat.
Amber Status Light
Amber colored STATUS light indicates operation and error status. See
Table 10 for definitions.
• Two minute time delay to return to standby operation from last valid
communication.
Defrost
This wall control (WC) offers 4 possible defrost interval times: 30, 60
and 90 minutes, or AUTO. The default is AUTO.
Defrost interval times: 30, 60, and 90 minutes or AUTO are selected by
the Observer Wall Control User Interface if using UI. The 90 minute
selectio°n will default to 60 minutes at ambient below 37°F. The UI
setting will supersede the dip switch settings on the control board if not
the same.
If using non-communicating thermostat, defrost intervals are set using
dip switches on outdoor control board (see Fig. 7 and 8). AUTO defrosts
adjusts the defrost interval time based on the last defrost time as follows:
• When defrost time <5 minutes, the next defrost interval=90 minutes.
(outdoor temperature above 37°F)
• When defrost time 5-7 minutes, the next defrost interval=60 minutes.
• When defrost time >7 minutes, the next defrost interval=30 minutes.
The control board accumulates compressor run time. As the accumulated
run time approaches the selected defrost interval time, the control board
monitors the coil temperature sensor for a defrost demand. If a defrost
demand exists, a defrost cycle will be initiated at the end of the selected
time interval. A defrost demand exists when the coil temperature is at or
below 32°F (0°C) for 4 minutes during the interval. If the coil
temperature does not reach 32°F (0°C) within the interval, the interval
timer will be reset and start over.
• Upon initial power up the first defrost interval is defaulted to 30
minutes. Remaining intervals are at selected times.
• Defrost is only allowed to occur below 50°F (10°C) outdoor ambient
temperature.
The defrost cycle is terminated as described below.
• When OAT is > 25°F (+3.89°C), defrost terminates if outdoor coil
temperature (OCT) > 60°F (+15.6°C). And a minimum of one (1)
minute defrost length.
• When OAT ? 25°F (+3.89°C), defrost will terminate if OCT is >45°F
(+4.4°C) and a minimum of 2 minutes defrost length.
• Or 10 minutes has passed.
At the defrost termination, the outdoor fan will turn on 10 seconds
before the reversing valve switching.
NOTE: Compressor speed during defrost will go to defrost speed.
CAUTION
!
UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or
improper operation.
In order to minimize the ambient influence, make sure the thermistor
curved surface hugs the pipe surface and is secured tight using the wire
tie fished through the original slot insulating polymer body.

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A150034
Fig. 7 – AOC Control Board for 1 and 2 Ton
A14021
Fig. 8 – AOC Control Board for 3, 4 and 5 Ton
CHECK CHARGE
Charging Procedure: Force system to operate in high stage cooling by
creating a large differential between room temperature and set point on
thermostat. Use multi-meter to verify that 24 VAC is present between C,
Y1 /Y2 terminals at outdoor unit.
Factory charge amount is shown on unit rating plate for high stage.
Target subcooling chart is provided on back of control box door see
Fig. 9 - Fig. 21 for example. To properly check or adjust charge,
condition must be favorable for subcooling charging. Favorable
conditions exists when outdoor temperature is between 65°F (18°C) and
100°F (38°C), and the indoor temperature is between 70°F (21°C) and
80°F (27°C). Follow the procedure below:
Unit is factory charged for 15ft (4.57 m) of lineset. Adjust charge by
adding or removing 0.6 oz/ft (17.7 g/m) of 3/8 liquid line above or below
15ft (4.57 m) respectively. Inaccurate charging may result in nuisance
fault codes.
For standard refrigerant line lengths (80ft/24.4 m or less), allow system
to operate in cooling mode at least 25 minutes. If conditions are
favorable, check system charge by subcooling method. If any adjustment
is necessary, adjust charge slowly and allow system to operate for 25
minutes to stabilize before declaring a properly charged system.
If the indoor temperature is below 70°F (21.11°C), or the outdoor
temperature is not in the favorable range, adjust charge for line set length
above or below 15ft (4.57 m) and indoor fan coil /furnace coil per
Table 4 and Table 5. Charge level should then be appropriate for the
system to achieve rated capacity. The charge level should then be
checked at another time when the both indoor and outdoor temperatures
are in a more favorable range.
NOTE: If the line length is beyond 80ft (24.38 m) or greater than 20ft
(6.10 m) vertical separation see Long line guideline for special charging
requirement.
Table 4 – Required Charge Adjustment for Indoor Coil Model - HP
Furnace Coil or
Fan Coil
Model
Number
24 25 36 37 48 60
EA*4X24 / / / / / /
EHD4X24 / / / / / /
EHD4X30 / / / / / /
F(V,C)M4X24 - - - - / /
EA*4X30 - / / / / /
EN(A,D)4X30 - / / / / /
ENH4X36 - - - - / /
F(V,C)M4X36 - - - - / /
EA*4X36 - - - - / /
END4X42 +.50 - - +.75 / /
EA*4X42 +.50 - - +.75 / /
EHD4X36 / - - +.75 / /
EHD4X42 / +.75 +.75 +.75 / /
EN(A,D)4X31 / +.75 +.75 +.75 / /
EN*4X48 / +.75 +.75 +.75 - /
EHD4X48 / +.75 +.75 +1.00 - /
EN(A,D)4X37 / / / / / /
EN(A,D)4X43 / / / / / /
EA*4X48 / / +.75 +1.00 - /
EN*4X60 / / / +1.00 - -
EHD4X60 / / / +1.00 - -
F(V,C)M4X48 / +.75 +.75 +1.00 - /
F(V,C)M4X60 / / / +1.00 +2.2 +1.00
EA*4X60 / / / / +2.2 +1.00
EN*4X61 / / / / / /
/ = Comb. not allowed
- = No charge adjust for ID
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A200328
Fig. 9 – Charging in Cooling Mode CVH8, HVH8, TVH824
A200329
Fig. 10 – Charging in Cooling Mode CVH8, HVH8, TVH825
A200330
Fig. 11 – Charging in Cooling Mode CVH8, HVH8, TVH836
A200331
Fig. 12 – Charging in Cooling Mode CVH8, HVH8, TVH837
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Fig. 13 – Charging in Cooling Mode CVH8, HVH8, TVH848
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Fig. 14 – Charging in Cooling Mode CVH8, HVH8, TVH860
Table 5 – Required Charge Adjustment for Indoor Coil Model - AC
Furnace Coil
or Fan Coil
Model
24 25 36 37 48 49 60
EA*4X24 - - / / / / /
EHD4X24 - - / / / / /
EHD4X30 - - / / / / /
F(V,C)M4X24 / - - / / / /
EA*4X30 - - / / / / /
EN(A,D)4X30 - - / / / / /
ENH4X36 - - - - / / /
F(V,C)M4X36 / - - - / / /
EA*4X36 - +.50 - - / / /
END4X42 +.50 +.50 - +.75 / / /
EA*4X42 +.50 +.50 - +.75 / / /
EHD4X36 +.50 +.50 - +.75 / / /
EHD4X42 +.50 +.50 +.75 +.75 / / /
EN(A,D)4X31 +.50 +1.25 +.75 +.75 / / /
EN*4X48 +.50 +1.25 +.75 +.75 - - /
EHD4X48 +.63 +1.25 +.75 +1.00 - - /
EN(A,D)4X37 +.63 +1.25 +.75 +1.00 - - /
EN(A,D)4X43 +.63 +1.25 +.75 +1.00 - - /
EA*4X48 / / +.75 +1.00 - - /
EN*4X60 / / / +1.00 - +.13 -
EHD4X60 / / / +1.00 - +.13 -
F(V,C)M4X48 .63 +1.25 +.75 +1.00 - +.13 /
F(V,C)M4X60 / / +.75 +1.00 +1.50 +.63 +1.00
/ = Comb. not allowed
- = No charge adjust for ID

CVH8, HVH8, TVH8, VA9, HVA9, TVA9: APPLICATION GUIDELINE & SERVICE MANUAL
Manufacturer reserves the right to change, at any time, specifications and designs without notice and without obligations.
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Fig. 15 – Charging in Cooling Mode CVA9, HVA9, TVA924
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Fig. 16 – Charging in Cooling Mode CVA9, HVA9, TVA925
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Fig. 17 – Charging in Cooling Mode CVA9, HVA9, TVA936
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Fig. 18 – Charging in Cooling Mode CVA9, HVA9, TVA937
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Fig. 19 – Charging in Cooling Mode CVA9, HVA9, TVA948
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Fig. 20 – Charging in Cooling Mode CVA9, HVA9, TVA949
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Fig. 21 – Charging in Cooling Mode CVA9, HVA9, TVA960
Heating Check Chart Procedure (See Fig.22 - 27)
In heating mode, the required charging method is by weigh-in. On new
installations or complete recharge, refer to the unit rating plate and
indoor fan coil / furnace coil per Table 4 and Table 5 for additional
charge needed. Refrigerant charge adjustment amount for adding or
removing 0.6 oz/ft (17.74 g/m) of 3/8 liquid line above or below 15ft
(4.57 m) respectively.
To use the Heating Check Chart, operate system at Y1+Y2–high stage.
These charts indicate whether a correct relationship exists between
system operating pressure and air temperature entering indoor and
outdoor units. If pressure and temperature do not match on chart, system
refrigerant charge may not be correct. DO NOT USE CHART TO
ADJUST REFRIGERANT CHARGE.
NOTE: High pressure is at vapor service valve. Add 12 psig if high
pressure is taken from liquid service valve.
NOTE: When charging is necessary during heating season, charge must
be weighed in accordance with unit rating plate, ±0.6 oz./ft (±17.74
g/m). of 3/8-in. liquid-line above or below 15 ft (4.57 m), respectively.

CVH8, HVH8, TVH8, VA9, HVA9, TVA9: APPLICATION GUIDELINE & SERVICE MANUAL
Manufacturer reserves the right to change, at any time, specifications and designs without notice and without obligations.
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Fig. 22 – Heating Pressure Check Chart CVH8, HVH8, TVH824
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Fig. 23 – Heating Pressure Check Chart CVH8, HVH8, TVH825
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Fig. 24 – Heating Pressure Check Chart CVH8, HVH8, TVH836
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Fig. 25 – Heating Pressure Check Chart CVH8, HVH8, TVH837
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Fig. 26 – Heating Pressure Check Chart CVH8, HVH8, TVH848
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Fig. 27 – Heating Pressure Check Chart CVH8, HVH8, TVH860
Troubleshooting
Systems Communication Failure
If communication is lost with the wall control (WC), the green LED will
go out. Check the wiring to the wall control and the indoor and outdoor
units and power.
Model Plug
Each control board contains a model plug. The correct model plug must
be installed for the system to operate properly (see Table 6).
The model plug is used to identify the type and size of unit to the control.
On new units, the model and serial numbers are inputted into the AOC
board’s memory at the factory. If a model plug is lost or missing at initial
installation, the unit will operate according to the information input at
the factory and the appropriate error code will flash temporarily. An
RCD replacement AOC board contains no model and serial information.
If the factory control board fails, the model plug must be transferred
from the original board to the replacement board for the unit to operate.
When installing heat pump with older fan coils, a model plug change
may be required.
NOTE: The model plug takes priority over factory model information
input at the factory. If the model plug is removed after initial power up,
the unit will operate according to the last valid model plug installed, and
flash the appropriate fault code temporarily.
Table 6 – Factory Supplied Model Plug Information
CVH8, HVH8,
TVH8
FAST PART
NUMBER
PIN RESISTANCE (K-OHMS)
Pins 1-4 (R1) Pins 2-3
(R2)
24 1184941 18K 75K
25 1188069 18K 11K
36 1184943 18K 120K
37 1188070 18K 24K
48 1184945 18K 180K
60 1184947 18K 270K