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Table 2.Thermostat Wire Gauge
Thermostat
Wire Gauge
RecommendedT-Stat Wire
Unit toT-Stat (Length in FT)
2-Wire
(Heating) 5-Wire
(Heating/Cooling)
24 55 25
22 90 45
20 140 70
18 225 110
Recommendedwiregaugeandwirelengthsfortypical
thermostat connections are listed in Table 2.
• The thermostat should be mounted about 5 feet
above the floor on an inside wall. DO NOT install the
thermostat on an outside wall or any other location
whereitsoperationmaybeadverselyaffectedbyradiant
heat from fireplaces, sunlight, or lighting fixtures, and
convective heat from warm air registers or electrical
appliances. Refer to the thermostat manufacturer’s
instructionsheetfordetailedmountingand installation
information.
START UP & ADJUSTMENTS
Pre-Start Check List
√Verify the indoor unit is level and allows proper
condensate drainage.
√Verify the outdoor coil and top of the unit are free from
obstructions and debris, and all equipment access/
control panels are in place.
√Verify air filters are cleaned and properly installed.
√Verify duct work is sealed to prevent air leakage.
√Verifylinevoltagepowerleadsaresecurelyconnected
and the unit is properly grounded.
√Verify low voltage wires are securely connected to the
correct leads on the low voltage terminal strip.
√Verifypowersupplybranchcircuitovercurrentprotection
is sized properly.
√Verify the thermostat is wired correctly.
Start-Up Procedures
Thethermostat'sfunctionmodeshouldbesettoOFFand
the fan mode should be set to AUTO. Close all electrical
disconnects to energize the system.
Air Circulation - Indoor Blower
1.Set the thermostat system mode on OFF and the fan
mode to ON.
2.Verifytheblowerrunscontinuously.Checktheairdelivery
at the supply registers and adjust register openings for
balanced air distribution. If insufficient air is detected,
examine ductwork for leaks or obstructions.
3.Set the thermostat fan mode to AUTO and verify the
blower stops running.
System Cooling
1.Set the thermostat’s system mode to COOL and the
fan mode to AUTO. Gradually lower the thermostat
temperature setpoint below room temperature and
verify the outdoor unit and indoor blower energize.
2.Verifyblowerwheelisspinningindirectionindicatedby
arrow.Feeltheairbeingcirculatedbytheindoorblower
and verify that it is cooler than ambient temperature.
Listenforany unusualnoises.Ifunusualsoundsoccur,
determine the source of the noise and correct as
necessary.
3.Verify HI and LO refrigerant pressures.
4.Allowthesystemtooperateforseveralminutesandthen
set the temperature selector above room temperature.
Verify the fan and compressor cycle off with the
thermostat.NOTE:The blowershould alsostop unless
fan mode is set to the ON position.
System Heating (optional)
1.Set the thermostat's system mode to HEAT and the
temperature mode above room temperature.
2.Verify the optional heating equipment (furnace or
electric heat) and indoor blower energize. Feel the air
being circulated by the indoor blower and verify that
it is warmer than ambient temperature. Listen for any
unusualnoises.Ifunusualsoundsoccur,determinethe
source of the noise and correct as necessary.
Refrigerant Charging
WARNING:
T5BD split system heat pumps leave the
factory with a nitrogen holding charge. DO NOT
operate any unit while it contains a Nitrogen
holding charge. Doing so may damage the units
compressor.Followthesecharginginstructions
for maximum unit performance and efficiency.
Some local codes require licensed installation/
service personnel to service this type of
equipment. Refrigerant charging must be done
by qualified personnel familiar with safe and
environmentallyresponsiblerefrigeranthandling
procedures. Under no circumstances should
the owner attempt to install and/or service this
equipment. Failure to comply with this warning
couldresultinpropertydamage,personalinjury,
or death.
ThisunitmaycontainacompressorwithPOEoilormineral
oil.If the compressor model contains an E before the first
hyphen, then it is a POE oil compressor. If it does not
then it is a mineral oil compressor. (Example:ZR42K5E-
PFV-130isaPOEoilcompressor,whileZR42K5-PFV-130
is a mineral oil compressor).
To properly charge these units:
1.Read all Installation Instructions first.
2.Complete any brazing operations. (e.g. Split system
line-sets)
3. Leakcheckandevacuatethewholesystemusingproper
methods.