Lennox HPXA12 SERIES Planning guide

HPxa12
Lennox’ Elite® SERIES
Home Comfort Systems
homeowner’s manual

HPXA12 Heat Pump
Congratulations! You have made a wise choice with the purchase of your
Lennox HPXA12 heat pump with R410A refrigerant. Lennox prides itself in
manufacturing high quality products that keep you comfortable and keep
your monthly energy bills low, year after year.
Warranties
Your unit is covered by one of the best warranties in the industry. The
compressor in your new HPXA12 heat pump is designed for use with
R410A refrigerant and is backed by a 10–year limited
warranty. All remaining components are covered by a
5–year limited parts warranty. That’s one more reason to
trust Lennox.
Your ElitetSeries heat pump includes a sheet which outlines the warranty
and its conditions. Keep your warranty along with other important records
concerning the purchase and maintenance of your heating
and cooling equipment.
You should be aware that failure to maintain your system
as outlined in this manual will void your equipment warranty.
Maintenance
In order to ensure peak performance, your system must be properly main-
tained. Clogged filters and blocked airflow prevent your unit from operating
at its most efficient level.
Ask your Lennox dealer to show you where your indoor unit’s filter is lo-
cated. It will be either at the indoor unit (installed internal or external to the
cabinet) or behind a return air grille in the wall or ceiling. Check the filter
monthly and clean or replace it as needed.
Disposable filters should be replaced with a filter of the same type and size.
If you are unsure about the filter you need for your system, call your Lennox
dealer for assistance.
Important!
Turn off electrical power to the unit at the disconnect switch before
performing any maintenance. The unit may have multiple power
supplies.
Many indoor units are equipped with re-usable foam filters. These filters can
be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution. Rinse the filter thoroughly
and let it dry completely before it is returned to the unit or grille.
The filter and all access panels must be in place any time the unit is in
operation.
Protect Your Investment . . .
Proper Maintenance is Your Responsibility
Lennox'
HPXA12
heat pump
with R410A
combines
environmental
responsibility
& home com ort.
You can count
on Lennox to
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COMPRESSOR
10-YEAR
LIMITED
WARRANTY
PARTS
5-YEAR
LIMITED
WARRANTY

Your system may be equipped with an electronic air
cleaner which will provide respiratory relief by re-
moving up to 90 percent of all airborne particles
which pass through it. If it is, ask your dealer to
instruct you on its maintenance.
Your indoor evaporator coil is equipped with a drain
pan to collect condensate formed as your system re-
moves humidity from the inside air. Have your dealer
show you where the main condensate drain (and auxil-
iary drain, if applicable) runs and how to check the
drain for any obstruction.
It is also very
important to
provide
unrestricted
airflow to the
outdoor unit.
Leaves, trash
or shrubs
crowding the
unit cause the
outdoor unit
to work harder and use more energy. Keep shrubbery
trimmed away from the unit and periodically check for
debris which may have collected around the unit.
Lennox Dealers
Nobody knows more about the care and operation of
your new Lennox equipment than your Lennox dealer.
Your Lennox dealer is your best choice for routine
maintenance or service. Lennox’ Quality Dealer
Standards program ensures that when you call your
Lennox dealer, you can count on prompt, courteous
and professional service.
Before the start of each heating and cooling season,
the following service checks should be performed by a
qualified service technician.
As always, electrical power to the unit must be
turned off prior to any unit maintenance.
DThe outdoor and indoor coils should be inspected
and cleaned. The outdoor coil may be flushed with a
water hose.
NOTE – It may be necessary to flush the outdoor
coil more frequently if it is exposed to substances
which are corrosive or which block airflow across
the coil (e.g., pet urine, cottonwood seeds, etc.)
DThe refrigerant lines should be visually inspected and
the coils should be checked for leaks.
DWiring should be checked for loose connections.
DVoltage must be checked at the indoor and outdoor
units (units operating).
DThe amp-draw at the outdoor fan motor and indoor
blower motor should be checked. Values should be
compared with those given on unit nameplate.
DIndoor unit filters should be cleaned or replaced.
DThe refrigerant charge should be checked and
system pressures should be gauged.
DThe condensate drain line should be checked for
free and unobstructed flow and it should be
cleaned, if necessary.
Heat Pump Operation
Your new Lennox heat pump has several characteris-
tics that you should be aware of:
Your heat pump satisfies heating demand by
delivering large amounts of warm air into the living
space. This is quite different from gas- or oil-fired
furnaces or an electric furnace which deliver lower
volumes of considerably hotter air
to heat the space.
Do not be alarmed if you notice frost on the outdoor
coil in the winter months. Frost develops on the
outdoor coil during the heating cycle when
temperatures are below 45°F (7°C). An electronic
control activates a defrost cycle lasting 5 to 15
minutes at preset intervals to clear the outdoor coil of
the frost. During the defrost cycle, you may notice
steam rising from the outdoor unit. This is a normal
occurrence. The thermostat may engage auxiliary
heat during the defrost cycle to satisfy a heating
demand; however, the unit will return to normal
operation at the conclusion of the defrost cycle.
Your Lennox HPXA12 heat pump is equipped with a
compressor crankcase heater which protects the
compressor from refrigerant slugging during cold
weather operation. If power to your unit has been
interrupted for several hours or more, set the room
thermostat selector to the “Emergency Heat” setting
to obtain temporary heat without the risk of serious
equipment damage. In this operating mode, all
heating demand will be satisfied by auxiliary heat.
Compressor operation is locked out during
Emergency Heat operation. After a six-hour
compressor crankcase heater warm-up period, the
thermostat can be switched to the “Heat” setting and
normal operation will resume.
HPXA12
W I T H R 4 1 0 A
R E F R I G E R A N T

Please record the following information for your
convenience.
Dealer Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Unit Model Number: HPXA12 –
Installation Date:
Before you call
If your system fails to operate, check the following
before calling for service:
DCheck to see that all electrical disconnect
switches are ON.
DMake sure the room thermostat temperature
selector is properly set.
DMake sure the room thermostat system switch is
properly set.
DReplace any blown fuses, or reset circuit
breakers.
DMake sure unit access panels are in place.
DMake sure air filter is clean.
DLocate unit model number and have it handy
before calling.
504,409M 02/20022002 Lennox Industries Inc., Dallas, TX Litho U.S. .
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THERM STAT PERATI N -- C MF RT IS AT Y UR FINGERTIPS
automatically switch from heating mode to cooling
mode to maintain predetermined comfort settings.
Many heat pump thermostats are also equipped with an
emergency heat mode which locks out heat pump op-
eration and provides temporary heat supplied by the
auxiliary heat.
Indicating Light
Most heat pump thermostats have an amber light which
indicates when the heat pump is operating in the
emergency heat mode.
Temperature Indicator
The temperature indicator displays the actual room
temperature.
Programmable Thermostats
Your Lennox system may be controlled by a
programmable thermostat. These thermostats provide
the added feature of programmable time-of-day
setpoints for both heating and cooling. Refer to the
user’s information manual provided with your
particular thermostat for operation details.
Though your thermostat may vary somewhat from the
description below, its operation will be similar.
Temperature Setting Levers
Most heat pump thermostats have two temperature se-
lector levers: one for heating and one for cooling. Set
the levers or dials to the desired temperature setpoints
for both heating and cooling. Avoid frequent tempera-
ture adjustment; turning the unit off and back on before
pressures equalize puts stress on the unit compressor.
Fan Switch
In AUTO or INT (intermittent) mode, the blower
operates only when the thermostat calls for heating or
cooling. This mode is generally preferred when
humidity control is a priority. The ON or CONT mode
provides continuous indoor blower operation,
regardless of whether the compressor or auxiliary heat
are operating. This mode is required when constant air
circulation or filtering is desired.
System Switch
Set the system switch for heating, cooling or auto
operation. The auto mode allows the heat pump to
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