Rheem Classic Plus Series User manual

Rheem Classic Plus®Series
Side Discharge Heat Pump
FORM NO. P11-821 REV. 1
RP17**H Series
Efficiency: 19 SEER/12 EER/10.7 HSPF
Nominal Sizes 2, 2.5, 3 & 4 Ton
[7.03, 8.8, 10.6 & 14.06 kW]
Cooling Capacities 24 to 45.6 kBTU
[7.03 to 13.36 kW]
•Variable speed inverter-driven compressor for maximum
comfort and energy savings. Provides heating down to -5ºF
•Outdoor sound levels as low as 53 dBA - quiet operation for
areas with noise constraints
•Space saving single fan outdoor unit
•High efficiency DC motor
•Communicating heat pump with multi-position air handler
•Compact size - ideal for areas with tight space constraints
Air Heat Pumps
RP17**H Series
18.5

Air Table of Contents
RP17**H Series
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model Number Identification ....................................................................................3
Available SKUs ........................................................................................................3
Physical Data ............................................................................................................4
Electrical Characteristics ..........................................................................................5
Accessories ..............................................................................................................6
Sound Pressure ....................................................................................................7-9
Unit Dimensions ................................................................................................10-12
Installation Space..............................................................................................13-19
Wiring ................................................................................................................20-21
Refrigerant Circuit Information ..........................................................................22-23
Charge Calculation ................................................................................................24
Airflow ....................................................................................................................25
Capacity Compensation....................................................................................26-27
Safety Devices ........................................................................................................28
Function Settings ..............................................................................................29-31
Test ....................................................................................................................32-35
Limited Warranty ....................................................................................................36

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Air Model Number Identification/Available SKUs
RP17**H Series
R P 17 24 H J V X A *
Brand Product
Category
SEER Capacity
BTU/HR
Horizontal
Discharge
Voltage Type Controls Minor
Series**
Option
Code
Rheem P - Heat Pump 17 SEER 24 - 24,000 [7.03 kW]
30 - 30,000 [8.79 kW] 36 - 36,000 [10.55 kW] 48 - 48,000 [14.07 kW] 60 - 60,000 [17.58 kW]
J - 1ph, 208-230/60 V - Inverter X - Data
Exchange
A - 1st Design N/A
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Available SKUs
Available Models
RP1724HJVXA RP1730HJVXA RP1736HJVXA RP1748HJVXA

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Air Physical Data
RP17**H Series
Physical Data
Type Inverter Heat Pump
Model Name RP1724HJVXA RP1730HJVXA RP1736HJVXA RP1748HJVXA
Power supply 208/230 V ~ 60 Hz
Power supply intake Outdoor unit
Available voltage range 187—253 V
Starting current A9.6 11.5 20.1
Fan
Airflow rate Cooling CFM (m3/h) 2,119 (3,600) 2,590 (4,400)
Heating 2,119 (3,600) 2,590 (4,400)
Type x Quantity Propeller x 1 Propeller x 1
Motor output W100 111
Sound pressure level * Cooling dB (A) 53 53 54
Heating 55 54 55
Heat exchanger type
Dimensions(H x W x D) in 31-7/16 x 35-7/16 x 1-7/16 38-1/16 x 36-5/16 x 2-3/16
mm 798 x 900 x 36.4 966 x 922 x 55
Fin pitch FPI 20 18
Rows x Stages 2 x 38 3 x 46
Pipe type Copper Copper
Fin Type (Material) Aluminum Aluminum
Surface treatment PC Fin Blue Fin
Compressor Type x Quantity DC twin rotary x 1
Motor output W2,100
Refrigerant
Type R410A
Charge lb oz 4 lb 10 oz 9 lb 8 oz
g2,100 4,300
Refrigerant oil Type POE (RB68)
Amount in3(cm3)48.8 (800) 70.2 (1,150)
Enclosure
Material Steel
Color Beige
Approximate color of Munsell 10YR 7.5/1.0
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Net in (mm) 32-11/16 x 35-7/16 x 13
(830 x 900 x 330)
39-5/16 x 38-3/16 x 14-9/16
(998 x 970 x 370)
Gross in (mm) 39-3/8 x 41-5/16 x 17-1/2
(1,000 x 1,050 x 445)
45-12/16 x 41-14/16 x 18-13/16
(1,162 x 1,064 x 478)
Weight Net lb (kg) 134 (61) 198 (90)
Gross 152 (69) 220 (100)
Connection pipe
Size Liquid in (mm) 3/8 (9.52)
Gas 5/8 (15.88)
Method Flare
Pre-charge length ft (m) 66 (20) 98 (30)
Max. length 164 (50) 230 (70)
Max. height difference 98 (30) 98 (30)
Operation range Cooling °F (°C) -4 to 115 (-20 to 46) 14 to 115 (-10 to 46)
Heating -4 to 75 (-20 to 24) -4 to 75 (-20 to 24)
Drain hose
Material LDPE LDPE
Size in (mm) 1/2 (13.0) [I.D.]
5/8 to 11/16 (16.0 to 16.7) [O.D.]
1/2 (13.0) [I.D.]
5/8 to 11/16 (16.0 to 16.7) [O.D.]
NOTES:
• Specifications are based on the following conditions:
– Cooling: Indoor temperature of 80° FDB (26.67° CDB) / 67° FWB (19.44° CWB), and outdoor temperature of 95° FDB (35° CDB) / 75° FWB (23.9° CWB).
– Heating: Indoor temperature of 70° FDB (21.11° CDB) / 59° FWB (15° CWB), and outdoor temperature of 47° FDB (8.33° CDB) / 43° FWB (6.11° CWB).
– Pipe length: 24 ft 6 in (7.5 m), Height difference: 0 ft (0 m). (Between outdoor unit and indoor unit.)
• Protective function might work when using it outside the operation range.
• *: Sound pressure level
– Measured values in manufacturer’s anechoic chamber.
– Because of the surrounding sound environment, the sound levels measured in actual installation conditions might be higher than the specified values here.

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Air Electrical Characteristics
RP17**H Series
Electrical Characteristics
Item Model Name
Unit RP1724HJVXA RP1730HJVXA RP1736HJVXA RP1748HJVXA
Power supply Voltage V208/230 V~
Frequency Hz 60
MCA *1 A20.8 39.9
Starting current A9.6 11.5 20.1
Wiring spec.*2
Max. Ckt. Bkr. *3 A30 40
Power cable AWG 16—14 8
Connection cable *4 Size AWG 20—16 14
Limited wiring length ft (m) 167 (51) 246 (71)
*1. Minimum Circuit Ampacity (Calculation based on UL1995)
*2. Selected sample based on Japan Electrotechnical Standards and Codes Committee E0005. As the regulations of wire size and circuit breaker differ in each country or region,
select appropriate devices complied to the regional standard.
*3. Maximum Circuit Breaker
*4. Limit voltage drop to less than 2%. If voltage drop is 2% or more, increase cable conductor size.

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Air Accessories
RP17**H Series
Accessories
RP1724HJVXA AND RP1730HJVXA RP1736HJVXA AND RP1748HJVXA
PART NAME EXTERIOR QUANTITY PART NAME EXTERIOR QUANTITY
Installation manual 1Installation manual 1
Drain pipe 1Drain pipe 1
Drain cap 5Drain cap 7

Air Sound Pressure
RP17**H Series
7
MODEL RP1724HJVXA COOLING MODEL RP1724HJVXA HEATING
MODEL RP1730HJVXA COOLING MODEL RP1730HJVXA HEATING
Noise Level Curve

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Air Sound Pressure
RP17**H Series
MODEL RP1736HJVXA COOLING MODEL RP1736HJVXA HEATING
MODEL RP1748HJVXA COOLING MODEL RP1748HJVXA HEATING
Noise Level Curve (con’t)

Air Sound Pressure
RP17**H Series
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Noise Level Check Point
NOTE: Detailed shape of the actual outdoor unit might be slightly different from the one illustrated above.
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Air Unit Dimensions
RP17**H Series
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Unit Dimensions—RP1724HJVXA and RP1730HJVXA
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
AIRFLOW
BOTTOM VIEW
3211/16
[830 mm]
145/8
[370 mm]
255/8
[650 mm]
73/4
[196 mm]
53/4 [147 mm]
63/4 [170 mm]
357/16 [900 mm]
7/8
[21 mm]
3/8
[9 mm] 153/4 [400 mm]
37/8
[99 mm]
173/8
[440 mm]
11/4
[31 mm] 1/2
[12 mm]
13
[330 mm]
3
[77 mm]
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Air Unit Dimensions
RP17**H Series
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Unit Dimensions—RP1736HJVXA and RP1748HJVXA
2-3/16
(55)
81/4
[210 mm]
69/16
[166 mm]
149/16
[370 mm]
11/4
[32 mm]
61/16
[154 mm]
111/16
[43 mm]
(LIQUID)
2 [51 mm] (GAS)
161/8 [410 mm]
19/16 [40 mm]
259/16
[650 mm]
17/16
[36 mm]
11/4
[32 mm]
43/4
[120 mm]
115/16
[50 mm]
11/8
[27.8 mm]
CABLE PORT
7/8 [22.2 mm]
CABLE PORT
213/16 [72 mm]
31/16
[77 mm]
115/16
[50 mm]
13/16
[21 mm]
31/8
[80 mm] PIPE PORT
11/8 [27.8 mm] CABLE PORT
7/8 [22.2 mm] CABLE PORT
67/16
[164 mm]
41/2 [115 mm]
61/4
[156 mm]
13/16
[21 mm]
9/16
[14 mm]
149/16
[370 mm] 61/8
[156 mm]
33/4
[95 mm]
31/8
[89 mm]
41/2 [115 mm]
213/16 [72 mm]
7/8 [23 mm]
115/16 [50 mm]
207/8
[530 mm]
1111/16 [297 mm]
(GAS VALVE)
11
[279 mm]
(LIQUID VALVE)
3-WAY VALVE (LIQUID)
TERMINAL BLOCKS
3-WAY VALVE (GAS)
7
/
8
 [22.2 mm] (CABLE PORT)
7
/
8
 [22.2 mm] (CABLE PORT)
11/8 [27.8 mm]
CABLE PORT
13/16 [21 mm]
383/16 [970 mm]
395/16
[998 mm]
23/16
[55 mm] PIPE PORT
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Air Unit Dimensions
RP17**H Series
Unit Dimensions—RP1736HJVXA and RP1748HJVXA (con’t)
133/8
[341 mm]
19/16 [40 mm]
273/16 [690 mm]
29/16
[65 mm]
115/16
[50 mm]
9/16
[15 mm]
9/16
[14 mm]
1015/16
[278 mm]
241/12 [622 mm]
2011/16 [526 mm]
171/4 [438 mm]
3 [76 mm]
123/8
[321 mm]
123/8
[315 mm] 51/2
[140mm]
A
115/8
[296 mm]
12
[305 mm]
DETAIL A
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WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE REAR AND ABOVE. WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE REAR, SIDES AND ABOVE.
MAXIMUM
20 [500 mm]
24 [600 mm]
OR MORE
12 [300 mm]
OR MORE
20 [500 mm]
OR MORE
40 [1000 mm]
OR MORE
MAXIMUM
20 [500 mm]
4 [100 mm]
OR MORE
10 [250 mm]
OR MORE
Air Installation Space
RP17**H Series
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Installation Space—RP1724HJVXA and RP1730HJVXA
SPACE REQUIREMENT
Provide sufficient installation space for product safety.
SINGLE OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION
When the upper space is open:
WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE REAR ONLY. WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE REAR AND SIDES.
WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE FRONT ONLY. WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE FRONT AND REAR.
4 [100 mm]
OR MORE
4 [100 mm]
OR MORE
10 [250 mm]
OR MORE
12 [300 mm]
OR MORE
24 [600 mm]
OR MORE
24 [600 mm]
OR MORE
4 [100 mm]
OR MORE
When there is an obstruction in the upper space:
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Air Installation Space
RP17**H Series
Installation Space—RP1724HJVXA and RP1730HJVXA (con’t)
MULTIPLE OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION
When the upper space is open:
WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE REAR ONLY. WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE FRONT ONLY.
WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE FRONT AND REAR.
10 [250 mm]
OR MORE 12 [300 mm]
OR MORE
10 [250 mm] OR MORE
60 [1500 mm]
OR MORE
10 [250 mm] OR MORE
60 [1500 mm]
OR MORE
20 [500 mm]
OR MORE
When there is an obstruction in the upper space:
WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE REAR AND ABOVE.
10 [250 mm]
OR MORE
20 [500 mm] OR MORE
60 [1500 mm] OR MORE
60 [1500 mm]
OR MORE
MAXIMUM 11 [300 mm]
OR MORE
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SINGLE PARALLEL UNIT ARRANGEMENT MULTIPLE PARALLEL UNIT ARRANGEMENT
40 [1000 mm] OR MORE
24 [600 mm] OR MORE
79 [2000 mm] OR MORE
6 [150 mm] OR MORE
20 [500 mm] OR MORE
24 [600 mm] OR MORE
60 [1500 mm] OR MORE
10 [250 mm] ORMORE
6 [150 mm] OR MORE
10 [250 mm] OR MORE
60 [1500 mm] OR MORE
20 [500 mm] OR MORE
Air Installation Space
RP17**H Series
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Installation Space—RP1724HJVXA and RP1730HJVXA (con’t)
OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION IN MULTI-ROW
NOTES:
1. If the space is larger than stated above, the condition will be the same as when there is no obstacle.
2. Height above the floor level should be 2 in. [50 mm] or more.
3. When installing the outdoor unit, be sure to open the front and left side to obtain better operation efficiency.
CAUTION:
1. Do not install the outdoor unit in two-stage where the drain water could freeze. Otherwise the drainage from the upper
unit may form ice and cause a malfunction of the lower unit.
2. When the outdoor temperature is 32º F [0º C] or less, do not use the accessory drain pipe and drain cap. If the drain
pipe and drain cap are used, the drain water in the pipe may feeze in extremely cold climate. (For reverse cycle
model only.)
3. In area with heavy snowfall, if the inlet and outlet of the outdoor unit is blocked with snow, it might become difficult to
get warm, and it is likely to cause product malfunction. Construct a canopy and a pedestal, or place the unit on a high
stand that is locally installed.
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Air Installation Space
RP17**H Series
Installation Space—RP1736HJVXA and RP1748HJVXA
CAUTION:
4. The installation space shown in the following examples is based on an ambient temperature under cooling operation
of 95ºFDB [35ºCDB] at the air intake of the outdoor unit. Provide more space around the air intake than shown in the
examples if the ambient temperature exceeds 95ºFDB [35ºCDB] or if the thermal load of all of the outdoor units
exceeds the capacity.
5. Consider the transportation route, installation space, maintenance space, and access, and install the unit in a location
with sufficient space for the refrigerant piping
6. Observe the installation space specifications that are shown in the figures. Provide the same space for the air intake at
the rear of the outdoor unit.
If the installation is not performed according to the specifications, it could cause a short circuit and result in a lack of
operating performance. As a result, the outdoor unit might easily be stopped by high-pressure protection.
7. Installation methods not shown in the following examples are not recommended. Performance may drop significantly.
AIR INTAKE
REAR VIEW

Air Installation Space
RP17**H Series
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WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE REAR AND ABOVE. WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE REAR, SIDES AND ABOVE.
40 [1000 mm]
OR MORE
6 [150 mm]
OR MORE
40 [1000 mm]
OR MORE
6 [150 mm]
OR MORE
6 [150 mm]
OR MORE
6 [150 mm]
OR MORE
MAXIMUM 19 [500 mm]
SPACE REQUIREMENT
Provide sufficient installation space for product safety.
SINGLE OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION
When the upper space is open:
WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE REAR ONLY. WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE REAR AND SIDES.
WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE FRONT ONLY. WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE FRONT AND REAR.
6 [150 mm]
OR MORE
8 [200 mm]
OR MORE
8 [200 mm]
OR MORE
12 [300 mm]
OR MORE
40 [1000 mm]
OR MORE
40 [1000 mm]
OR MORE
6 [150 mm]
OR MORE
When there is an obstruction in the upper space:
Installation Space—RP1736HJVXA and RP1748HJVXA (con’t)
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Air Installation Space
RP17**H Series
Installation Space—RP1736HJVXA and RP1748HJVXA (con’t)
MULTIPLE OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION
When the upper space is open:
WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE REAR ONLY. WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE FRONT ONLY.
WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE FRONT AND REAR.
12 [300 mm]
OR MORE
60 [1500 mm]
OR MORE
60 [1500 mm]
OR MORE
20 [500 mm]
OR MORE
NOTES:
1. Provide at least of space between the outdoor units if multiple units are installed.
2. When routing the piping from the side of an outdoor unit, provide space for the piping.
3. No more than 3 units must be installed side by side. When 3 units or more are arranged in a line, provide the space as
shown in the following example when an obstruction is present also in the upward area.
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Air Installation Space
RP17**H Series
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Installation Space—RP1736HJVXA and RP1748HJVXA (con’t)
When there is an obstruction in the upper space:
WHEN THERE ARE OBSTACLES AT THE REAR AND ABOVE.
60 [1500 mm]
OR MORE
20 [500 mm] OR MORE
60 [1500 mm] OR MORE
MAXIMUM 11 [300 mm]
SINGLE PARALLEL UNIT ARRANGEMENT MULTIPLE PARALLEL UNIT ARRANGEMENT
40 [1000 mm] OR MORE
24 [600 mm] OR MORE
79 [2000 mm] OR MORE
6 [150 mm] OR MORE
20 [500 mm] OR MORE
24 [600 mm] OR MORE
60 [1500 mm] OR MORE
10 [250 mm] ORMORE
OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION IN MULTI-ROW
NOTES:
1. If the space is larger than stated above, the condition will be the same as when there is no obstacle.
2. Height above the floor level should be 2 in. [50 mm] or more.
3. When installing the outdoor unit be sure to open the front and left side to obtain better operation efficiency.
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Air Wiring
RP17**H Series
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Wiring—RP1724HJVXA and RP1730HJVXA