Rheem R-410A Installation and operation manual

FORM NO. A11-180 REV. 5
Supersedes Form No. A11-180 Rev. 4
CONDENSING UNITS
16.0
RARL- SERIES
Efficiencies up to 17.10 SEER
Nominal Sizes 2 to 5 Tons
[7.03 kW] to [17.06 kW]
Four Models
Cooling Capacities
22,800 to 58,000 BTU/HR
[6.68 kW] to [16.99 kW]
The Rheem Prestige Series®High Efficiency RARL- Condensing
Unit was designed with performance in mind. These units offer
comfort, energy conservation and dependability for single, multi-
family and light commercial applications.
The Rheem Prestige Series®RARL- Condensing Units are the
result of an ongoing development program for improved efficien-
cies. With system SEER’s ranging to 17.10, these units continue a
tradition of high efficiency.
■Reliable Copeland Two-Stage Scroll™Compressor for precise
temperature control providing ultimate comfort.
■Comfort Alert™Diagnostics comes installed in each Rheem
Prestige Series model.
■All controls are accessible by removing one service panel.
Removable top grille provides access to the condenser fan
motor and condenser coil.
■Attractive, louvered wrap-around jacket protects the coil from
yard hazards and weather extremes. Top grille is steel rein-
forced for extra strength. Cabinet is powder painted for all-
weather protection.
■Air is discharged upward away from bushes and shrubs. The
discharge pattern of the top grille provides minimum air restric-
tion, resulting in quiet fan operation.
■Exclusive Combination Grille/Motor Mount secures the motor to
the underside of the discharge grille. The grille protects the motor
windings and bearings from rain and snow.
■For quiet operation and improved efficiency, the 2, 3, and 4 ton
models feature an 8-pole motor with a 3-blade outdoor fan. The
5 ton model features the GE®ECM two-speed motor with a 3-
blade outdoor fan.
■All models meet or exceed a 1000-hour salt spray test per ASTM
B117 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray Testing Apparatus.
■On-demand dehumidification terminal, when matched with a
Prestige Series Air Handler or premium ECM Gas Furnace prod-
ucts, adjusts airflow to help control humidity, for unsurpassed
comfort in the cooling mode.
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Engineering Features
RARL- Series Condensing Units
1. Copeland Scroll UltraTech™compressor is hermetically sealed
and incorporates internal high temperature motor overload
protection, and durable insulation on the motor windings. It is
externally mounted on rubber grommets to reduce vibration
and noise.
2. Compressors have an internal pressure relief assembly to
protect against excessive pressure differential.
3. All refrigerant connections are on the exterior of the unit,
located close to the ground for neat appearing installations.
4. Cabinet is constructed of powder painted galvanized
steel. The full wrap-around louvered grille protects the coil
from damage.
5. Copper Tube—Aluminum Fin coils are used on all models.
6. The control box is located in the top corner of the cabinet
providing for easy access through a service panel.
7. Service valves are standard on all models.
8. Power and control wiring are kept separate.
9. Every unit is factory charged and tested.
10. Separate compressor compartment for easy service access.
11. Drawn, painted base pan for extra corrosion resistance and
sound reduction.
12. RARL has a 10 year compressor limited warranty and a
liquid line filter drier. The RARL Series also has factory
installed low pressure control, high pressure control, and time
delay control.
13. Hard Start Kits—Standard on all models.
14. Enhanced Compressor sound-wrap is standard.
15. The 2, 3, and 4 ton models feature an 8-pole motor with a
3-blade outdoor fan. The 5 ton model features the GE®ECM
two-speed motor with a 3-blade outdoor fan.
16. Control Box Cover.
COPELAND SCROLL ULTRATECH™COMPRESSOR
The Copeland Scroll UltraTech™compressor is the key to efficiency for this Rheem model. It’s the latest in
high-efficiency compressor technology. The advanced scroll compressor offers low noise and vibration
characteristics and features tolerance to liquid refrigerant and system contamination. The Copeland Scroll
UltraTech™also has low start torque, eliminating start problems in the field. And its unique design enables
the RARL- condensing unit to perform efficiently, quietly and reliably.
All controls and compressor are accessible
for servicing by removal of the service panel.
Drawn Painted Base Pan.
■In operation, Comfort Alert Diagnostics monitors vital data from the Copeland
Scroll UltraTech™compressor and thermostat, quickly pinpointing the root
cause(s) of any cooling system malfunction—including common electrical
problems, compressor defects and broad system faults.
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Comfort AlertTM Trademark of Copeland Corporation
Problem-Solving Accuracy
Troubleshooting air conditioning systems with and without Comfort Alert
Accuracy
with
Comfort Alert
Accuracy
without
Comfort Alert
92%
17%
100%
63%
Entry-Level Technicians Experienced Technicians
Comfort Alert™Diagnostics

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R A R L 024
COOLING
CAPACITY
024 = 24,000 BTU/HR [7.03 kW]
036 = 36,000 BTU/HR [10.55 kW]
048 = 48,000 BTU/HR [14.07 kW]
060 = 60,000 BTU/HR [17.06 kW]
J A Z
RHEEM REMOTE
CONDENSING
UNIT
16-SEER DESIGN
SERIES
ELECTRICAL
DESIGNATION
J = 208/230V-1-60
VARIATIONS
A = STANDARD
COOLING
CONNECTION
FITTING
Z = SWEAT
W/SCROLL
—
Model Number Identification
Outdoor
Unit
RARL-
Net
Sensible
BTU/H [kW]
ID
Coil
1st Stage
CFM [L/s]
13,750 [4.0] 4,650 [1.4] 600 [283] 13.22
Stage
1
ID
Air Mover
EER
Indoor Airflow
Net
Latent
BTU/H [kW] 2nd Stage
CFM [L/s]
Total
Capacity
BTU/H [kW]
ARI Rating
SEER
Model Numbers
7.1
Sound
Rating
024J
RCQD-2417A
-BHM-17J ➀25,000 [7.3] 16.10
2 18,550 [5.4] 6,450 [1.9] 825 [389] 12.39 7.4
1 - dehumid 13,050 [3.8] 5,250 [1.5] 525 [248] 13.17 7.1
2 - dehumid 17,700 [5.2] 7,000 [2.1] 675 [319] 12.60 7.4
COIL ONLY 18,200 [5.3] 6,400 [1.9] 600 [283] 825 [389] 11.45 24,600 [7.2] 14.25 7.4
-GFD-06?MCK? 18,550 [5.4] 6,450 [1.9] 600 [283] 800 [378] 12.24 25,000 [7.3] 15.85 7.4
-GFD-07?MCK? 18,600 [5.5] 6,400 [1.9] 600 [283] 800 [378] 12.33 25,000 [7.3] 15.90 7.4
-GPL-05?BMK 18,650 [5.5] 6,550 [1.9] 600 [283] 775 [366] 12.49 25,200 [7.4] 15.80 7.4
RCHL-24
COIL ONLY 15,800 [4.6] 7,000 [2.1] 625 [295] 825 [389] 10.66 22,800 [6.7] 14.05 7.4
-GFD-06?MCK? 16,250 [4.8] 6,950 [2.0] 600 [283] 800 [378] 11.66 23,200 [6.8] 16.10 7.4
-GFD-07?MCK? 16,300 [4.8] 7,100 [2.1] 600 [283] 800 [378] 11.76 23,400 [6.9] 16.20 7.4
-GPL-05?BMK 16,350 [4.8] 7,050 [2.1] 600 [283] 775 [366] 11.87 23,400 [6.9] 16.10 7.4
-GGD-06?MCK 16,350 [4.8] 7,050 [2.1] 600 [283] 800 [378] 11.92 23,400 [6.9] 16.45 7.4
-GGD-07?MCK 16,350 [4.8] 7,050 [2.1] 625 [295] 800 [378] 11.82 23,400 [6.9] 16.35 7.4
036J
RCQD-3624A
-BHM-24J ➀
1 20,850 [6.1] 6,050 [1.8] 900 [425] 14.65
37,200 [10.9] 17.00
7.1
2 27,850 [8.2] 9,350 [2.7] 1,175 [555] 13.24 7.2
1 - dehumid 19,300 [5.7] 6,800 [2.0] 750 [354] 14.50 7.1
2 - dehumid 25,700 [7.5] 11,000 [3.2] 950 [448] 13.59 7.2
COIL ONLY 27,050 [7.9] 9,350 [2.7] 875 [413] 1,175 [555] 11.98 36,400 [10.7] 14.90 7.2
-GFD-09?ZCM? 27,750 [8.1] 9,250 [2.7] 850 [401] 1,150 [543] 12.91 37,000 [10.8] 16.90 7.2
-GFD-10?ZCM? 27,650 [8.1] 9,350 [2.7] 850 [401] 1,175 [555] 12.73 37,000 [10.8] 16.80 7.2
-GFD-12?ZCM? 27,700 [8.1] 9,300 [2.7] 900 [425] 1,225 [578] 12.80 37,000 [10.8] 16.75 7.2
-GPL-07?BRK 27,550 [8.1] 9,250 [2.7] 900 [425] 1,200 [566] 12.55 36,800 [10.8] 16.50 7.2
-GPL-07?BRQ 27,800 [8.1] 9,400 [2.8] 875 [413] 1,200 [566] 13.07 37,200 [10.9] 17.10 7.2
-GPL-10?BRM 27,700 [8.1] 9,300 [2.7] 925 [437] 1,225 [578] 12.87 37,000 [10.8] 16.80 7.2
-GPL-12?ARM 27,750 [8.1] 9,250 [2.7] 1,000 [472] 1,250 [590] 12.93 37,000 [10.8] 16.70 7.2
RCQD-3621A
COIL ONLY 27,050 [7.9] 9,350 [2.7] 875 [413] 1,175 [555] 11.98 36,400 [10.7] 14.90 7.2
-GFD-06?MCK? 27,300 [8.0] 9,100 [2.7] 875 [413] 1,175 [555] 11.97 36,400 [10.7] 15.85 7.2
-GFD-07?MCK? 27,250 [8.0] 9,150 [2.7] 900 [425] 1,200 [566] 11.90 36,400 [10.7] 15.95 7.2
-GFD-09?ZCM? 27,700 [8.1] 9,300 [2.7] 850 [401] 1,150 [543] 12.82 37,000 [10.8] 16.85 7.2
-GFD-10?ZCM? 27,600 [8.1] 9,200 [2.7] 850 [401] 1,175 [555] 12.64 36,800 [10.8] 16.75 7.2
-GPL-05?BMK 27,300 [8.0] 9,100 [2.7] 900 [425] 1,200 [566] 12.01 36,400 [10.7] 15.85 7.2
-GPL-07?BRK 27,500 [8.1] 9,300 [2.7] 900 [425] 1,200 [566] 12.46 36,800 [10.8] 16.45 7.2
-GPL-07?BRQ 27,750 [8.1] 9,250 [2.7] 875 [413] 1,200 [566] 12.98 37,000 [10.8] 17.05 7.2
-GPL-10?BRM 27,650 [8.1] 9,350 [2.7] 925 [437] 1,225 [578] 12.77 37,000 [10.8] 16.70 7.2
Performance Data @ ARI Standard Conditions—Cooling
NOTES: ➀Highest sales volume tested combination required by D.O.E. test procedures.
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Accessories
Low Ambient Control—Cycles outdoor fan to maintain adequate condensing pressures assuring liquid refrigerant flow to the coil.
Allows indoor cooling with outdoor temperatures down to 0°F [–17.8°C]. (Model No. RXAD-A07). It is recommended that this control be
installed in units to be operated at outdoor ambient temperatures under 70°F [21°C].
Compressor Crankcase Heater (Model No. 44-17402-44CCH) Add to minimize refrigeration migration and to help eliminate any
startup noise or bearing “wash out”.
Dual Function White Rodgers Thermostat (Model No. 41-1F95CA-391) Humidity & Temperature Control. It provides active comfort
Alert™protection.

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Outdoor
Unit
RARL-
Net
Sensible
BTU/H [kW]
Model Numbers
Total
Capacity
BTU/H [kW]
ID
Coil
Sound
Rating
1st Stage
CFM [L/s]
ARI Rating
Stage
-GPL-10?BRM 25,650 [7.5] 9,150 [2.7]
ID
Air Mover
925 [437]
EER
Indoor Airflow
Net
Latent
BTU/H [kW] 2nd Stage
CFM [L/s]
1,225 [578] 12.25
SEER
34,800 [10.2] 15.90 7.2
-GGD-06?MCK 25,200 [7.4] 9,200 [2.7] 900 [425] 1,225 [578] 11.54 34,400 [10.1] 15.35 7.2
-GGD-07?MCK 25,100 [7.4] 9,300 [2.7]
036J RCHL-36
COIL ONLY 25,000 [7.3] 9,200 [2.7] 900 [425] 1,200 [566] 11.24 34,200 [10.0] 13.95 7.2
-GFD-06?MCK? 25,100 [7.4] 9,300 [2.7] 875 [413] 1,175 [555] 11.40 34,400 [10.1] 15.05 7.2
-GFD-07?MCK? 25,050 [7.3] 9,150 [2.7] 900 [425] 1,200 [566] 11.37 34,200 [10.0] 15.15 7.2
-GFD-09?ZCM? 25,650 [7.5] 9,150 [2.7] 850 [401] 1,150 [543] 12.27 34,800 [10.2] 16.00 7.2
-GFD-10?ZCM? 25,550 [7.5] 9,250 [2.7] 850 [401] 1,175 [555] 12.11 34,800 [10.2] 15.90 7.2
-GPL-05?BMK 25,150 [7.4] 9,250 [2.7] 900 [425] 1,200 [566] 11.49 34,400 [10.1] 15.10 7.2
-GPL-07?BRK 25,450 [7.5] 9,150 [2.7] 900 [425] 1,200 [566] 11.93 34,600 [10.1] 15.60 7.2
-GPL-07?BRQ 25,750 [7.5] 9,250 [2.7] 875 [413] 1,200 [566] 12.42 35,000 [10.3] 16.20 7.2
925 [437] 1,225 [578] 11.43 34,400 [10.1] 15.25 7.2
-GGD-09?ZCM 25,650 [7.5] 9,150 [2.7] 800 [378] 1,175 [555] 12.22 34,800 [10.2] 16.15 7.2
-GGD-10?ZCM 25,650 [7.5] 9,150 [2.7] 825 [389] 1,175 [555] 12.22 34,800 [10.2] 16.10 7.2
048J
-BHM-25J ➀
127,650 [8.1] 7,850 [2.3] 1,200 [566] 13.75
47,500 [13.9] 16.00
7.1
2 36,250 [10.6] 11,250 [3.3] 1,600 [755] 12.58 7.2
1 - dehumid 25,650 [7.5] 9,150 [2.7] 1,000 [472] 13.81 7.1
2 - dehumid 33,300 [9.8] 13,700 [4.0] 1,275 [602] 12.95 7.2
COIL ONLY 35,750 [10.5] 11,250 [3.3] 1,200 [566] 1,600 [755] 11.58 47,000 [13.8] 13.95 7.2
-GFD-09?ZCM? 35,750 [10.5] 11,250 [3.3] 1,150 [543] 1,600 [755] 11.56 47,000 [13.8] 15.10 7.2
-GFD-10?ZCM? 35,550 [10.4] 10,950 [3.2] 1,175 [555] 1,625 [767] 11.25 46,500 [13.6] 14.85 7.2
-GFD-12?ZCM? 35,900 [10.5] 11,100 [3.3] 1,225 [578] 1,650 [779] 11.74 47,000 [13.8] 15.00 7.2
-GPL-07?BRQ 36,050 [10.6] 10,950 [3.2] 1,225 [578] 1,625 [767] 11.97 47,000 [13.8] 15.35 7.2
-GPL-10?BRM 35,850 [10.5] 11,150 [3.3] 1,200 [566] 1,625 [767] 11.72 47,000 [13.8] 15.15 7.2
-GPL-12?ARM 36,050 [10.6] 11,450 [3.4] 1,250 [590] 1,575 [743] 12.01 47,500 [13.9] 15.20 7.2
RCQD-4821A
COIL ONLY 35,750 [10.5] 11,250 [3.3] 1,200 [566] 1,600 [755] 11.58 47,000 [13.8] 13.95 7.2
-GFD-09?ZCM? 35,700 [10.5] 11,300 [3.3] 1,150 [543] 1,600 [755] 11.45 47,000 [13.8] 15.00 7.2
-GFD-10?ZCM? 35,450 [10.4] 11,050 [3.2] 1,175 [555] 1,625 [767] 11.14 46,500 [13.6] 14.70 7.2
-GPL-07?BRQ 36,000 [10.6] 11,000 [3.2] 1,225 [578] 1,625 [767] 11.87 47,000 [13.8] 15.25 7.2
-GPL-10?BRM 35,800 [10.5] 11,200 [3.3] 1,200 [566] 1,625 [767] 11.61 47,000 [13.8] 15.05 7.2
RCHL-48
COIL ONLY 33,600 [9.8] 10,900 [3.2] 1,200 [566] 1,600 [755] 10.95 44,500 [13.0] 13.45 7.2
-GFD-09?ZCM? 33,850 [9.9] 10,650 [3.1] 1,150 [543] 1,600 [755] 11.17 44,500 [13.0] 14.75
COIL ONLY 40,450 [11.9] 16,550 [4.9] 1,250 [590] 1,675 [791] 11.44 57,000 [16.7] 14.20 7.8
7.2
-GFD-10?ZCM? 33,550 [9.8] 10,950 [3.2] 1,175 [555] 1,625 [767] 10.89 44,500 [13.0] 14.50 7.2
-GFD-12?ZCM? 33,950 [9.9] 11,050 [3.2] 1,225 [578] 1,650 [779] 11.26 45,000 [13.2] 14.65 7.2
-GPL-07?BRQ 34,200 [10.0] 10,800 [3.2] 1,225 [578] 1,625 [767] 11.55 45,000 [13.2] 15.00 7.2
-GPL-10?BRM 34,000 [10.0] 11,000 [3.2] 1,200 [566] 1,625 [767] 11.33 45,000 [13.2] 14.85 7.2
-GPL-12?ARM 34,250 [10.0] 10,750 [3.2] 1,250 [590] 1,575 [743] 11.56 45,000 [13.2] 14.90 7.2
-GGD-10?ZCM 33,650 [9.9] 10,850 [3.2] 1,175 [555] 1,625 [767] 10.98 44,500 [13.0] 14.65 7.2
-GGD-12?ZCM 33,800 [9.9] 10,700 [3.1] 1,225 [578] 1,650 [779] 11.14 44,500 [13.0] 14.75 7.2
060J RCQD-6024A
-BHM-26J ➀
130,650 [9.0] 11,550 [3.4] 1,275 [602] 13.28
58,000 [17.0] 15.80
7.6
2 41,450 [12.1] 16,550 [4.9] 1,675 [791] 12.18 7.8
1 - dehumid 28,450 [8.3] 12,150 [3.6] 1,050 [496] 13.01 7.6
2 - dehumid 37,450 [11.0] 17,450 [5.1] 1,350 [637] 12.07 7.8
-GFD-09?ZCM? 39,850 [11.7] 15,650 [4.6] 1,150 [543] 1,600 [755] 11.25 55,500 [16.3] 15.05 7.8
-GFD-10?ZCM? 39,650 [11.6] 15,850 [4.6] 1,175 [555] 1,625 [767] 11.00 55,500 [16.3] 14.80 7.8
-GFD-12?ZCM? 39,950 [11.7] 16,050 [4.7] 1,225 [578] 1,650 [779] 11.39 56,000 [16.4] 14.95 7.8
-GPL-07?BRQ 40,100 [11.8] 15,900 [4.7] 1,225 [578] 1,625 [767] 11.58 56,000 [16.4] 15.25 7.8
-GPL-10?BRM 39,950 [11.7] 16,050 [4.7] 1,200 [566] 1,625 [767] 11.38 56,000 [16.4] 15.10 7.8
-GPL-12?ARM 40,150 [11.8] 15,850 [4.6] 1,250 [590] 1,575 [743] 11.61 56,000 [16.4] 15.15 7.8
RCQD-4824A
Performance Data @ ARI Standard Conditions—Cooling (cont.)
NOTES: ➀Highest sales volume tested combination required by D.O.E. test procedures.
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Outdoor
Unit
RARL-
Net
Sensible
BTU/H [kW]
Model Numbers
Total
Capacity
BTU/H [kW]
ID
Coil
Sound
Rating
1st Stage
CFM [L/s]
ARI Rating
Stage
-GGD-10?ZCM 37,050 [10.9] 17,450 [5.1]
ID
Air Mover
1,175 [555]
EER
Indoor Airflow
Net
Latent
BTU/H [kW] 2nd Stage
CFM [L/s]
1,625 [767] 11.19
SEER
54,500 [16.0] 14.95 7.8
-GGD-12?ZCM 37,200 [10.9] 17,800 [5.2] 1,225 [578] 1,650 [779] 11.32 55,000 [16.1] 15.00 7.8
060J RCHL-60 ➀
COIL ONLY 36,900 [10.8] 17,600 [5.2] 1,275 [602] 1,700 [802] 11.03 54,500 [16.0] 13.75 7.8
-GFD-09?ZCM? 37,200 [10.9] 17,800 [5.2] 1,150 [543] 1,600 [755] 11.34 55,000 [16.1] 15.00 7.8
-GFD-10?ZCM? 36,950 [10.8] 17,550 [5.1] 1,175 [555] 1,625 [767] 11.11 54,500 [16.0] 14.80 7.8
-GFD-12?ZCM? 37,300 [10.9] 17,700 [5.2] 1,225 [578] 1,650 [779] 11.42 55,000 [16.1] 14.90 7.8
-GPL-07?BRQ 37,550 [11.0] 17,450 [5.1] 1,225 [578] 1,625 [767] 11.64 55,000 [16.1] 15.20 7.8
-GPL-10?BRM 37,350 [10.9] 17,650 [5.2] 1,200 [566] 1,625 [767] 11.47 55,000 [16.1] 15.05 7.8
-GPL-12?ARM 37,600 [11.0] 17,400 [5.1] 1,250 [590] 1,575 [743] 11.66 55,000 [16.1] 15.10 7.8
-GGD-09?ZCM 36,950 [10.8] 17,550 [5.1] 1,175 [555] 1,675 [791] 11.10 54,500 [16.0] 14.95 7.8
Performance Data @ ARI Standard Conditions—Cooling
NOTES: ➀Highest sales volume tested combination required by D.O.E. test procedures.
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Model
Number
RARL-
ELECTRICAL
036JAZ 1-60-208/230 16.7/16.7 82 1.0 22/22
PHYSICAL
30/30 35/35 23.0 [2.14] 13900 [1841] 157 [4445]
Phase
Frequency (Hz)
Voltage (Volts)
Compressor
236 [107]
Fan Motor
Full Load
Amperes
(FLA)
Min.
Circuit
Ampacity
Amperes
Fuse or HACR
Circuit Breaker
246 [111.6]
Outdoor Coil R-410a
Oz. [g]
Weight
Rated Load
Amperes
(RLA)
Locked Rotor
Amperes
(LRA)
Min.
Amperes
Max.
Amperes
Face Area
Sq. Ft. [m2]
No.
Rows
CFM
[L/s]
Net
Lbs. [kg]
Shipping
Lbs. [kg]
024JAZ 1-60-208/230 10.3/10.3 52 0.8 14/14 20/20 20/20 15.8 [1.47] 12285 [1078] 117 [3311] 190 [86.2] 200 [90.7]
048JAZ 1-60-208/230 21.2/21.2 96 1.0 28/28 35/35 45/45 23.0 [2.14] 13900 [1841] 154 [4354] 236 [107] 246 [111.6]
060JAZ 1-60-208/230 25.6/25.6 118 2.8 35/35 45/45 60/60 23.0 [2.14] 2HS*3500 [1652]
LS*2800 [1322] 224 [6350] 305 [138] 315 [142.9]
AIR INLETS
(LOUVERS)
ALLOW 6[152 mm]
MIN. CLEARANCE
3 SIDES
AIR DISCHARGE
ALLOW 60[1524 mm] CLEARANCE
ALLOW 24[610 mm]
ACCESS CLEARANCE
ACCESS
PANEL
L
W
H
ALTERNATE HIGH VOLTAGE
CONNECTION (KNOCKOUT)
111/32 [34 mm]
Electrical and Physical Data
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SERVICE
FITTINGS
LOW VOLTAGE
CONNECTION
7/80[22 mm]
HIGH VOLTAGE
CONNECTION
111/320[34 mm]
LIQUID LINE
CONNECTION
SERVICE ACCESS
TO ELECTRICAL &
VALVES ALLOW
240[610 mm]
CLEARANCE
ONE SIDE
27/80[73 mm] DIA.
ACCESSORY
KNOCKOUTS
VAPOR LINE
CONNECTION
HIGH PRESSURE
CONTROL
MANUAL RESET
(FIELD INSTALLED
ACCESSORY)
A-00003
GENERAL TERMS OF LIMITED WARRANTY
Rheem will furnish a replacement for any part of this product
which fails in normal use and service within the applicable
period stated, in accordance with the terms of the limited
warranty.
For Complete Details of the Limited Warranty, Including Applicable Terms
and Conditions, See Your Local Installer or Contact the Manufacturer for
a Copy.
Rheem Prestige Series equipment features a 10-year limited
parts warranty.*
*This ten-year limited parts warranty is applicable only to single-phase
products installed in residential applications.
BEFORE PURCHASING THIS APPLIANCE, READ IMPORTANT ENERGY COST AND EFFICIENCY INFORMATION AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR RETAILER.
Model Number
RARL-
Height “H”
(Inches) [mm]
Length “L”
(Inches) [mm]
Width “W”
(Inches) [mm]
024 23 [584] 443/8[1127] 311/2[800]
036/048/060 33 [838] 443/8[1127] 311/2[800]
*HS = high speed
*LS = low speed
Unit Dimensions

Rheem Manufacturing Company 7
Condensing Unit Refrigerant Line Size Information
NOTES:
1) Do NOT use 7/8OD suction lines in 2-ton applications where the outdoor unit is located above the indoor coil. Suction line may not have sufficient velocity for oil return.
2) Do NOT use 11/8 OD suction lines in 3-ton applications as they have insufficient velocity for oil return.
3) Do NOT use 11/8 OD suction lines in 4-ton applications where the outdoor unit is located above the indoor coil. Suction line may have insufficient velocity for oil return.
4) Do NOT use 11/8 OD suction lines in 5-ton applications where the outdoor unit is located above the indoor coil. Suction line may have insufficient velocity for oil return.
[ ] Designates Metric Conversions
Vapor Line Run
Feet [m]
3/4"[19.05 mm]
I.D. Sweat
Unit Vapor Line
Connection Size
5/8"[15.88 mm]O.D. Opt.
3/4"[19.05 mm]O.D. Std.
7/8"[22.23 mm]O.D. Opt.
25'
[7.62]
0.99
1.00
1.01
.99
1.00
0—
50'
[15.24]
0.98
0.99
1.00
0.98
0.99
0—
75' [22.86]
0.97
0.97
0.99
0.97
.98
0—
100' [30.48]
0.95
0.96
0.97
0.96
0.97
0—
3/4" [19.05 mm]O.D. Opt.
7/8" [22.23 mm]O.D. Std.
7/8"[22.23 mm]
I.D. Sweat
Optional
Standard
Optional
Optional
Standard
Optional
Optional
Standard
Optional
Optional
Standard
Optional
Vapor Line Length Size and Capacity Multiplier
0362
0241 RARL-
3/4" [19.05 mm]O.D. Opt.
7/8" [22.23 mm]O.D. Std.
11/8"[28.58 mm]O.D.Opt.
7/8"[22.23 mm]
I.D. Sweat
0483
.99
1.00
1.01
0.98
0.99
1.00
0.97
.98
.99
0.95
0.97
.98
3/4" [19.05 mm]O.D. Opt.
7/8" [22.23 mm]O.D. Std.
11/8"[28.58 mm]O.D.Opt.
7/8"[22.23 mm]
I.D. Sweat
0604
.99
1.00
1.01
0.98
0.99
1.00
0.97
.98
.99
0.95
0.97
.98
System
Capacity
Model
Line
Size
(Inch O.D.)
[mm]
Standard Refrigerant Charge: Liquid Line Size
RARL- Series Below Indoor Coil
Total Length—Feet [m]
25 [7.62] 50 [15.24] 75 [22.86] 100 [30.48] 125 [38.10]
Vertical Separation—Feet [m]
5/16 [7.94] 23 [7.01] 18 [5.48] 13 [3.96] 88 [2.44] 53 [0.91]
024
1/4* [6.35]14 [4.27]
*Standard Line Size
NOTES:
1. Example 1: A 2-ton condensing unit with a total line length of 75 feet with a vertical separa-
tion of 15 feet requires a liquid line size of 3/8".
2. This chart may also be used to size horizontal runs. Example 2: A 3-ton condensing unit may
have a total horizontal run of 100 feet if using a 3/8" liquid line.
3. If vertical separation exceeds this chart, use the extended line lengths chart.
4. Always use the smallest liquid line possible to minimize system charge.
036 5/16 [7.94] 25 [7.62] 18 [5.48] 11 [3.35]
3/8*[9.53] 25 [7.62] 27 [8.22] 24 [7.31] 21 [6.40] 18 [5.48]
048
5/16 [7.94] 19 [5.79] 55 [1.52]
1/2 [12.7] 25 [7.62] 30 [9.14] 29 [8.83] 29 [8.83] 28 [8.53]
3/8 [9.53] 25 [7.62] 24 [7.31] 22 [6.70] 20 [6.09] 18 [5.48]
System
Capacity
Model
Line
Size
(Inch O.D.)
[mm]
Extended Line Lengths for use with Supplemental Refrigerant
Charge: Liquid Line Size RARL- Series Below Indoor Coil
036 5/16 [7.94] 25 [7.62] 38 [11.5] 29 [8.83] 15 [4.50]
3/8 [9.53] 25 [7.62] 45 [13.7] 43 [13.1]
Total Length—Feet [m]
41 [12.4] 39 [11.8]
25 [7.62] 50 [15.24] 75 [22.86] 100 [30.48] 125 [38.10]
Vertical Separation—Feet [m]
3/8*[9.53] 25 [7.62] 48 [14.6] 45 [13.7] 41 [12.4] 38 [11.5]
048
5/16 [7.94] 25 [7.62] 39 [11.8] 33 [10.0] 28 [8.53] 23 [7.01]
5/16 [7.94]
024
1/4* [6.35] 25 [7.62] 21 [6.40] 88 [2.44]
25 [7.62] 26 [7.92] 12 [3.65]
1/2 [12.7] 25 [7.62] 50 [15.2] 51 [15.5] 50 [15.2] 49 [14.9]
*Standard Line Size
IMPORTANT: Line sizing by this chart requires a supplemental refrigerant charge. Refer to
charging chart on unit for proper charging with extended line sets.
NOTES:
1. Example 1: A 2-ton condensing unit with a total line length of 75 feet with a vertical separa-
tion of 15 feet requires a minimum liquid line size of 5/16".
2. This chart may also be used to size horizontal runs. Example 2: A 3-ton condensing unit
may have a total horizontal run of 100 feet if using a 5/16" liquid line.
3. The vertical separation indicated on this chart CANNOT be exceeded.
4. Always use the smallest liquid line possible to minimize system charge.
3/8*[9.53] 25 [7.62] 42 [12.8] 37 [11.2] 31 [9.40] 26 [7.92]3/8*[9.53] 25 [7.62] 21 [6.40] 16 [4.87] 11 [3.35] 55 [1.52]
3/8*[9.53]060
5/16 [7.94]
060
25 [7.62] 45 [13.7] 27 [8.22] 59 [2.74]
1/2 [12.7] 25 [7.62] 50 [15.2] 75 [22.9] 79 [24.0] 78 [23.7]
25 [7.62] 50 [15.2] 65 [19.8] 58 [17.6] 52 [15.8]3/8*[9.53] 25 [7.62]
5/16 [7.94]
50 [15.2] 55 [16.8] 48 [14.6] 42 [12.8]
25 [7.62] 35 [10.7] 17 [5.18]
1/2 [12.7] 25 [7.62] 50 [15.2] 51 [15.5] 68 [20.7]

Before proceeding with installation, refer
to installation instructions packaged
with each model, as well as complying
with all Federal, State, Provincial, and
Local codes, regulations, and practices.
RHEEM
AIR CONDITIONING
DIVISION
5600 Old Greenwood Road, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72908
“In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.”
PRINTED IN U.S.A. 4-06 DC FORM NO. A11-180 REV .5
Supersedes Form No. A11-180 Rev. 4