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DC SOL Connection
The two pin DC SOL connector provides a
connection to the Copeland UltraTech second
stage compressor solenoid. This solenoid is
internaltothecompressor.This24VDCsolenoid
will not operate properly if 24VAC is applied to
the compressor solenoid terminals.
To reduce the VA load of the solenoid on the
system, Comfort Alert uses a phase control
methodtoreducetheDCvoltagetothesolenoid
to the minimum level required to keep the
solenoid pulled in.As the 24VAC supply voltage
varies, Comfort Alert intelligently changes the
solenoid DC voltage supply to minimize power
consumption.AvoltmeterattachedtotheDCSOL
output will measure 4-18VDC, when solenoid
should be energized, depending on the level of
the 24 VAC supply.
InterpretingThe Diagnostic LEDs
Whenanabnormalsystemconditionoccurs,the
Comfort Alert module displays the appropriate
ALERTand/orTRIPLED.TheyellowALERTLED
willflashanumber oftimesconsecutively,pause
and then repeat the process.To identify a Flash
Code number, count the number of consecutive
flashes. Every time the module powers up, the
last ALERT Flash Code that occurred prior to
shut down is displayed for one minute.
InstallationVerification
To verify the installation of Comfort Alert is
correct, two functional tests can be performed.
Disconnectpowerfromthecompressorandforce
a thermostat call for cooling. The red Trip LED
should turn on indicating a compressor trip as
long as 24VAC is measured at the Y terminal.
If the red LED does not function as described,
refer to Figure 9a to verify the wiring.
Disconnect power from the compressor and
24VACfromComfortAlert.Removethewirefrom
theY terminal of Comfort Alert, reapply 24VAC
power to Comfort Alert and reconnect power
to the compressor. Force a thermostat call for
cooling and when the compressor starts to run
the yellow Alert LED will begin flashing a Code
8 indicating a Welded Contactor. Disconnect
power from the compressor and 24VAC from
ComfortAlert.WhileComfortAlertisoff,reattach
the wire to the Y terminal. Reapply power to
compressor and 24VAC to Comfort Alert, the
yellow Alert LED will flash the previous code 8
for 1 minute and then turn off.If the yellow LED
does not function as described, refer to Figure
9a to verify the wiring.
TroubleshootingThe Installation
Depending on the system configuration, some
ALERT Flash codes may not be active. The
presence of safety switches affects how the
system alerts are displayed by this module.
LowVoltage Connections
Room Thermostat — Several options are
available for a room thermostat depending on
the accessories installed with the unit. Select a
thermostat which operates in conjunction with
theinstalledaccessories.Thethermostatshould
bemounted about fivefeetabove the groundon
an inside wall. The thermostat should be kept
awayfromdrafts,slamming doors,lamps,direct
sunlight, or in line with the supply air flow.
To install the thermostat:
1. Positionthesubbaseonaninsidewalland
mark the mounting holes and thermostat
cable openings.
2. Cut out the cable opening and route the
thermostatcablefromtheunit’slowvoltage
compartment to the thermostat location.
The thermostat cable is supplied by the
installer.
3. Connectthecableleadstothesubbaseor
thermostat terminals and to the unit’s low
voltageterminalblockas shown in Figure
8.Asystemwiringdiagramisalsoprovided
on the inside of the control panel cover.
4. Secure sub base or thermostat to the
wall using screws provided with the
thermostat.
5. If sub base is used, install the correct
thermostat housing to sub base.
6. Refer to thermostat instruction sheet for
complete detailed mounting information.
DemandDefrostControl—Thedemanddefrost
board controls the defrost cycle in response to
ambient temperature, outdoor coil temperature
andaccumulatedcompressorruntime.Theheat
pump is allowed to operate in the heating mode
until the combination of outdoor ambient and
outdoorcoiltemperaturesindicatethatdefrosting
isnecessary, basedon the programmeddefrost
curve.There are three preprogrammed defrost
curvesontheboard.Ajumperpinisusedtoswitch
betweenthedifferentcurves.Thefactorydefault
settingisprogramtwo.Thisistherecommended
setting for most standard applications.
The standard defrost cycle will terminate after
13 minutes and 39 seconds or when the coil
temperature reaches its terminate temperature,
whichever comes first.