Lennox Allied Air 4SHP18LT Series User manual

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The equipment covered in this manual is to be installed by trained and experienced
service and installation technicians. Improper installation, modication, service, or use
can cause electrical shock, re, explosion, or other conditions which may cause personal
injury, death, or property damage. Use appropriate safety gear including safety glasses
and gloves when installing this equipment.
WARNING
Installation and servicing of air conditioning equipment
can be hazardous due to internal refrigerant pressure
and live electrical components. Only trained and
qualied service personnel should install or service
this equipment. Installation and service performed by
unqualied persons can result in property damage,
personal injury, or death.
WARNING
Sharp metal edges can cause injury. When installing
the unit, use care to avoid sharp edges.
WARNING
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
4SHP18LT SERIES
Split System Heat Pump
These instructions must be read and understood completely before attempting installation.
Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect all remote power
supplies before installing or servicing any portion of the
system. Failure to disconnect power supplies can result
in property damage, personal injury, or death.
WARNING TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTALLATION ...................................... 2
CONNECTION DIAGRAM....................... 4
START-UP ............................................. 13
OPERATION.......................................... 18
MAINTENANCE .................................... 23
WARRANTY .......................................... 28
Manufactured By
Allied Air Enterprises, Inc.
A Lennox International Inc. Company
215 Metropolitan Drive
West Columbia, SC 29170
*P506257-01*
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INSTALLATION Inspection of Shipment
Upon receipt of equipment, carefully inspect it for possible
shipping damage. If damage is found, it should be noted on
the carrier’s freight bill. Take special care to examine the unit
inside the carton if the carton is damaged. Any concealed
damage discovered should be reported to the last carrier
immediately, preferably in writing, and should include a
request for inspection by the carrier’s agent.
If any damages are discovered and reported to the carrier
DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT, as claim may be denied.
Check the unit rating plate to conrm specications
are as ordered.
Location of Unit
Outdoor units operate under a wide range of weather
conditions; therefore, multiple factors must be considered
when positioning the unit. The unit must be positioned to
give adequate clearances for sufcient airow and servicing.
Refer to Figure 1 for installation clearances.
• Place a sound-absorbing material, such as Isomode
under the unit if it will be installed in a location or position
that will transmit sound or vibration to the living area or
adjacent buildings..
General
Read this entire instruction manual, as well as the
instructions supplied in separate equipment, before
starting the installation. Observe and follow all
warnings, cautions, instructional labels, and tags.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result
in an unsafe condition and/or premature component
failure.
These instructions are intended as a general guide only
for use by qualied personnel and do not supersede any
national or local codes in any way. The installation must
comply with all provincial, state, and local codes as well as
the National Electrical Code (U.S.) or Canadian Electrical
Code (Canada). Compliance should be determined prior
to installation.
4SHP18LT condensing units use R410A which is an ozone-
friendly HFC refrigerant. The unit must be installed with a
matching indoor coil and line set. A lter drier approved for
use with R410A is installed in the unit.
IMPORTANT: This product has been designed and
manufactured to meet ENERGY STAR criteria for energy
efciency when matched with appropriate coil components.
However, proper refrigerant charge and proper air ow are
critical to achieve rated capacity and efciency. Installation
of this product should follow the manufacturer’s refrigerant
charging and air ow instructions. Failure to conrm
proper charge and airow may reduce energy efciency
and shorten equipment life.
When servicing or repairing HVAC components, ensure the
fasteners are appropriately tightened. Table 1 shows torque
values for fasteners.
Table 1
Torque Table
Figure 1
Installation Clearances
* A service clearance of 30” must be maintained on one of
the sides adjacent to the control box. Clearance to one
of the other three sides must be 36”. Clearance to one
of the remaining two sides may be 12” and the nal side
may be 6”.
A clearance of 24” must be maintained between units.
48” clearance required on top of unit. Maximum soffit
overhang is 36”.
36”*
36”*
36”*
36”*
Fastener Torque
Stem Caps 8 . lbs.
Service Port Caps 8 . lbs.
Sheet Metal Screws 16 in. lbs.
#8 Machine Screws 16 in. lbs.
#10 Machine Screws 28 in. lbs.
Compressor Bolts 90 in. lbs.

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Roof Mounting
Install unit at a minimum of 6” above surface of the roof to
avoid ice buildup around the unit. Locate the unit above
a load bearing wall or area of the roof that can adequately
support the unit. Consult local codes for rooftop applications.
• Install the unit high enough above the ground or roof to
allow adequate drainage of defrost water and prevent
ice buildup.
• In heavy snow areas, do not locate the unit where drifting
snow will occur. The unit base should be elevated above
the depth of average snows.
NOTE: Elevation of the unit may be accomplished by
construction of a frame using suitable materials. If a
support frame is constructed, it must not block drain
holes in unit base.
• When installed in areas where low ambient temperatures
exist, locate unit so winter prevailing winds do not blow
directly into outdoor coil.
• Locate unit away from overhanging roof lines which
would allow water or ice to drop on, or in front of, coil
or into unit.
Slab Mounting
When installing a unit at grade level, install on slab high
enough above grade so that water from higher ground will
not collect around the unit (See Figure 2). Slab should have
a slope tolerance away from the building of 2° or 2” per 5’.
This will prevent ice from building up under the unit during
a defrost cycle. Refer to following roof mounting section for
barrier construction if unit must face prevailing winter winds.
If unit coil cannot be mounted away from prevailing winter
winds, a wind barrier should be constructed (See Figure 3).
Size the barrier at least the same height and width as the
outdoor unit. Mount barrier 24” from the sides of the unit in
the direction of the prevailing winds.
Electrical Wiring
All eld wiring must be done in accordance with the National
Electrical Code (NEC) recommendations, Canadian
Electrical Code (CEC) and CSA Standards, or local codes,
where applicable.
Refer to the furnace or blower coil installation instructions
for additional wiring application diagrams and refer to unit
rating plate for minimum circuit ampacity and maximum
overcurrent protection size.
Line voltage is present at all components when unit is
not in operation on units with single pole contactors.
Disconnect all remote electric power supplies before
opening access panel. Unit may have multiple power
supplies. Failure to disconnect all power supplies could
result in personal injury or death.
WARNING
Unit must be grounded in accordance with national and
local codes. Failure to ground unit properly can result
in personal injury or death.
WARNING
Figure 2
Slab Mounng
Discharge Air
Mounting Slab
Ground Level
Building
Structure
Figure 3

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1. Install line voltage power supply to unit from a
properly sized disconnect switch. Any excess high
voltage eld wiring should be trimmed or secured away
from the low voltage eld wiring.
2. Ground unit at unit disconnect switch or to an earth
ground. To facilitate conduit, a hole is in the bottom of
the control box. Connect conduit to the control box
using a proper conduit tting. Units are approved for
use only with copper conductors. 24V Class II circuit
connections are made in the low voltage junction box.
Refer to Figure 4 for high voltage eld wiring diagram.
A complete unit wiring diagram is located inside the
unit control box cover.
3. Install room thermostat on an inside wall that is not
subject to drafts, direct sunshine, or other heat sources.
4. Install low voltage wiring from outdoor to indoor unit
and from thermostat to indoor unit. (See Wire Diagram
on page 27.)
5. Do not bundle any excess 24V control wire inside
control box. Run control wire through installed wire tie
and tighten wire tie to provide low voltage strain relief
and to maintain seperation of eld-installed low and
high voltage circuits.
Refrigerant Piping
If the 4SHP18LT unit is being installed with a new indoor
coil and line set, the refrigerant connections should be made
as outlined in this section. If an existing line set and/or
indoor coil will be used to complete the system, refer to this
section as well as the section that follows entitled - Flushing
Existing Line Set and Indoor Coil.
If this unit is being matched with an approved line set
or indoor coil which was previously charged with R-22
refrigerant, the line set and coil must be ushed prior to
installation. If the unit is being used with and existing indoor
coil which was equipped with a liquid line which served as
a metering device (RFCI), the liquid line must be replaced
prior to the installation of the 4SHP18LT unit.
Field refrigerant piping consists of liquid and suction lines
from the outdoor unit (sweat connections) to the indoor coil
(are or sweat connections).
Select line set diameters from Table 2 to ensure that oil returns
to the compressor. Size vertical suction riser to maintain
minimum velocity at minimum capacity. Recommended line
length is 50’ or less. If more than 50’ line set is required,
contact Technical Services. Table 2 shows the diameters
for line sets up to 100’ although vertical lift applications and
trapping requirements need to be reviewed with Technical
Services for line sets over 50’.
Installing Refrigerant Line
During the installation of an air conditioning system, it is
important to properly isolate the refrigerant line to prevent
unnecessary vibration. Line set contact with the structure
(wall, ceiling, or oor) may cause objectionable noise when
vibration is translated into sound. As a result, more energy
or vibration can be expected. Close attention to line set
isolation must be observed.
Following are some points to consider when placing and
installing a high-efciency outdoor unit:
Figure 4

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Placement
Be aware that some localities are adopting sound ordinances
based on how noisy the unit is at the neighbor’s home, not
at the original installation. Install the unit as far as possible
from the property line. When possible, do not install the unit
directly outside a bedroom window. Glass has a very high
level of sound transmission. Figure 5 shows how to place
the outdoor unit and line set to reduce line set vibration.
Line Set Isolation
Illustrations on pages 6 and 7 demonstrate procedures which
ensure proper refrigerant line set isolation. Figure 6 shows
how to install line sets on horizontal runs. Figure 7 shows
how to make a transition from horizontal to vertical. Figure
8 shows how to install line sets on vertical runs.
Brazing Connection Procedure
1. Cut ends of refrigerant lines square (free from nicks or
dents). Debur the ends. The pipe must remain round; do
not pinch end of line.
2. Before making line set connections, use dry nitrogen
to purge the refrigerant piping. This will help to prevent
oxidation and the introduction of moisture into the system.
3. Use silver alloy brazing rods (5% or 6% silver alloy for
copper-to-copper brazing or 45% silver alloy for copper-to-
brass or copper-to-steel brazing) which are rated for use
with R410A refrigerant.
4. Remove the Schrader core assemblies before brazing to
protect them from damage due to extreme heat. Replace
the cores when brazing is complete.
5. Remove light maroon washers from service valves and
shield light maroon stickers to protect them during brazing.
Wrap a wet cloth around the valve body and copper tube
stub to protect it from heat damage.
Figure 5
Table 2
Refrigerant Line Set Diameters (in.)
For installations exceeding 50’, contact
Technical Services.

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Figure 6
6. Braze the line set to the service valve. Quench the
joints with water or a wet cloth to prevent heat damage to
the valve core and opening port. The tube end must stay
bottomed in the tting during nal assembly to ensure
proper seating, sealing, and rigidity.
7. Install the thermal expansion valve which is sold
separately and which is approved for use with R410A
refrigerant in the liquid line at the indoor coil (see
Refrigerant Metering Device on page 9).
To hang line set from joist or rafter,
use either metal strapping material
or anchored heavy nylon wire ties.
Strapping Material
(around vapor line only)
8’
8’
Tape or Wire Tie
Strap the vapor line to the joist or rafter
at 8intervals then strap the liquid line
to the vapor line.
’
Floor Joist or
Roof Rafter
Metal Sleeve
Floor Joist or Roof Rafter
Tape or Wire Tie
Wire Tie
(around vapor line only)
When ushing existing line set and/or indoor coil, be sure to
empty all existing traps. Residual mineral oil can act as an
insulator, preventing proper heat transfer. It can also clog
the thermal expansion valve, reducing system performance
and capacity. Failure to properly ush system as explained
in these instructions will void warranty.
CAUTION
Refrigerant Line Sets: Installing Horizontal Runs

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Figure 7
Figure 8
Outside Wall
Wood Block
Between Studs
IMPORTANT: Refrigerant
lines must not contact wall.
Vapor Line Liquid Line
Wire Tie
Inside Wall
Strap
Sleeve
Wire Tie
Wire Tie
Strap
Wood Block
Sleeve
Vapor Line Wrapped
with Armaflex
Liquid Line
Caulk
PVC Pipe Fiberglass
Insulation
Outside Wall
IMPORTANT:
Refrigerant
lines must not
contact structure.
Anchored
Heavy Nylon
Wire Tie
Wall
Stud
Metal Sleeve Vapor Line Wrapped
in Armaflex
–
Liquid Line
Wall
Stud
Automotive
Muffler-Type
Hanger
Strap Liquid
Line to Vapor
Line
Metal Sleeve Vapor Line Wrapped
in Armaflex
–
Liquid Line
Strap Liquid
Line to Vapor
Line
Refrigerant Line Sets: Transion from Vercal to Horizontal
Refrigerant Line Sets: Installing Vercal Runs (new construcon shown)
NOTE: Similar Installaon pracces should
be used if line set is to be installed on
exterior of outside wall.

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Flushing Existing Line Set and Indoor Coil
This procedure should not be performed on systems
which contain contaminants, such as compressor burn
out.
Required Euipment
The following equipment is needed to ush the existing line
set and indoor coil (See Figure 9). Two clean R-22 recovery
bottles, an oil-less recovery machine with a “pump down”
feature, and two sets of gauges (one for use with R-22 and
one for use with R-410A).
Flushing Procedure
IMPORTANT: The line set and/or indoor coil must be
ushed with at least the same amount of refrigerant that
previously charged the system. Check the charge in the
ushing cylinder before ushing the unit.
1. Remove existing R-22 refrigerant using the appropriate
procedure.
If the existing outdoor unit is not equipped with shutoff
valves, or if the unit is not operational AND the existing
R-22 refrigerant will be used to ush the system:
Disconnect all power to the existing outdoor unit. Connect
the existing unit, a clean recovery cylinder, and the recovery
machine according to the instructions provided with the
recovery machine. Remove all R-22 refrigerant from the
existing system. Refer to the gauges after shutdown
to conrm that the entire system is completely void of
refrigerant. Disconnect the liquid and suction lines from
the existing outdoor unit.
If the existing outdoor unit is equipped with manual shutoff
valves AND new R-22 refrigerant will be used to ush the
system:
Start the existing R-22 refrigerant system in cooling mode
and close the liquid line valve. Pump all the existing R-22
refrigerant back into the outdoor unit.
(It may be necessary to bypass the low pressure switches
to ensure complete refrigerant evacuation.)
When the low side system pressures reach 0 psig, close
the suction line valve. Disconnect all power to the existing
outdoor unit. Refer to the gauges after shutdown to conrm
that the valves are not allowing refrigerant to ow back into
the low side of the system. Disconnect the liquid and suction
lines from the existing outdoor unit.
2. Remove the existing outdoor unit. Set the new R-410A
unit and follow the brazing connection procedure outlined
previously on this page to make line set connections. Do not
install the R-410A thermal expansion valve at this time.
3. Make low voltage and line voltage connections to the new
outdoor unit. Do not turn on power to the unit or open
the outdoor unit service valves at this time.
Figure 9
Note: The inverted R22 cylinder must
contain at least the same amount of
refrigerant as was recovered from the
exisng system.
Flushing Connecons

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4. Remove the existing R-22 refrigerant ow control orice
or thermal expansion valve before continuing with ushing
procedures. R-22 ow control devices are not approved
for use with R-410A refrigerant and may prevent proper
ushing. Use a eld-provided tting to reconnect the lines.
5. Remove the pressure tap valve cores from the 4SHP18LT
units service valves. Connect an R-22 cylinder with clean
refrigerant to the suction service valve. Connect the R-22
gauge set to the liquid line valve and connect a recovery
machine with an empty recovery tank to the gauge set.
6. Set the recovery machine for liquid recovery and start the
recovery machine. Open the gauge set valves to allow the
recovery machine to pull a vacuum on the existing system
line set and indoor coil.
7. Invert the cylinder of clean R-22 and open its valve to
allow liquid refrigerant to ow in to the system through the
suction line valve. Allow the refrigerant to pass from the
cylinder and through the line set and the indoor coil before
it enters the recovery machine.
8. After all of the liquid refrigerant has been recovered,
switch the recovery machine to vapor recovery so that all of
the R-22 vapor is recovered. Allow the recovery machine
to pull a vacuum on the sytem.
NOTE: A single system ush should remove all of the
mineral oil from the existing refrigerant lines and indoor coil.
A second ushing may be done (using clean refrigerant) if
insufcient amounts of mineral oil were removed during the
rst ush. After each system ush, allow the recovery
machine to pull a vacuum on the system at the end of
the procedure.
9. Close the valve on the inverted R-22 cylinder and the
gauge set valves. Pump the remaining refrigerant out of
the recovery machine and turn the machine off.
10. Use nitrogen to break the vacuum on the refrigerant
lines and indoor coil before removing the recovery machine,
gauges, and R-22 refrigerant drum. Re-install pressure tap
valve cores into the 4SHP18LT unit’s service valves.
11. Install the xed orice (or thermal expansion valve
approved for use with R-410A refrigerant) in the liquid line
at the indoor coil.
Refrigerant Metering Device
4SHP18LT units are designed for use with TXV systems.
Refer to the appropriate following section for information on
installing the chosen refrigerant metering device.
An R410A system will not operate properly with an R-22
metering device.
Install the refrigerant metering device as shown in Figure
11. Do not twist cap tubes when loosening the seal nut from
the orice housing. Use wrench to back up the distributor.
Expansion Valve Systems
Expansion valves equipped with Chatleff-type ttings are
available from the manufacturer. See Table 3 for proper
TXV for each unit.
To install an expansion valve (See Figure 10 above):
1. Separate the distributor assembly and remove the
piston orice and used teon seal. Insert nozzle end of
the expansion valve along with a new teon seal into the
distributor and tighten to 20 - 30 ft. lbs. Use backup wrench
on all wrench ats. Overtightening will crush the teon
seal and may cause a leak.
2. Attach liquid line portion of distributor assembly along
with new teon seal to the inlet of the expansion valve.
Tighten to 20 - 30 ft. lbs. Use backup wrench on all wrench
ats. Overtightening will crush the teon seal and may
cause a leak.
Figure 10
Table 3
MODEL PART NUMBER
4HP18LT- 24
4HP18LT - 36
H4TXV01
H4TXV02
4HP18LT - 48, -60 H4TXV03
TXV Data

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3. Connect the external equalizer line to the equalizer port
on the suction line and tighten to 8 ft.lbs.
4. Strap the superheat sensing bulb to the suction header.
If installing an expansion valve on an indoor coil that
previously used a xed orice, be sure to remove the existing
xed orice. Failure to remove a xed orice when installing
an expansion valve to the indoor coil will result in improper
operation and damage to the system.
Manifold Gauge Set
Manifold guage sets used with systems charged with R410A
refrigerant must be capable of handling the higher system
operating pressures. The gauges should be rated for use
with pressures 1 - 800 on the high side and a low side of 30”
vacuum to 250 psi with dampened speed to 500 psi. Gauge
hoses must be rated for use at up to 800 psi of pressure
with a 4000 psi burst rating.
Liquid and Suction Line Service Valves
The liquid line and suction line service valves (See Figure
11) and service ports are used for leak teating, evacuation,
charging, and checking charge.
Each valve is equipped with a service port which has a
factory-installed Schrader valve. A service port cap protects
the Schrader valve from contamination and serves as the
primary leak seal.
To Access the Schrader Port:
1. Remove the service port cap with an adjustable wrench.
2. Connect gauge to the service port.
3. When testing is completed, replace service port cap.
Tighten nger tight, then an additional 1/6 turn.
To Open Liquid or Suction Line Service Valve:
Remove stem cap with an adjustable wrench.
Use service wrench with a hex-head extension to back the
stem out counterclockwise as far as it will go. Use a 3/16”
hex head extension for liquid line service valves and a
5/16” extension for suction line service valves.
Replace the stem cap. Tighten nger tight, then tighten an
additional 1/6 turn.
To Close Liquid or Suction Line Service Valve:
1. Remove the stem cap with an adjustable wrench.
2. Use a service wrench with a hex-head extension to turn
the stem clockwise to seat the valve. Tighten rmly.
3. Replace the stem cap. Tighten nger tight, then tighten
an additional 1/6 turn.
Suction Line (Ball Type) Service Valve
Suction line (ball type) service valves function the
same way as the other valves; the difference is in the
construction (See Figure 12).
The ball valve is equipped with a service port with a
factory-installed Schrader valve. A service port cap
protects the Schrader valve from contamination and
serves as the primary seal.
Leak Testing
After the line set has been connected to the indoor and
outdoor units, the line set connections and indoor unit
must be checked for leaks.
Figure 11