TriangleTube 1 Series Manual

2003-48 Air Handler Manual 12/03
Series 3 and 4
Vertical / Horizontal
Air Handler with “A” Coil
Series 1 and 2
Vertical / Horizontal
Air Handler without “A” Coil
- Up to 125,000 BTUH Heating Capacity
- 1.5 to 5.0 Ton Cooling Capacity
- Series 1 and 3 handles up to 1,000 CFM of air movement
- Series 2 and 4 Series handles up to 2,000 CFM of air movement
Before proceeding with installation and operation, read entire manual carefully. Failure to do so
can cause injury or property damage.
Warranty Registration Card must be filled out by the customer and mailed within thirty (30) days
of installation in order to gain warranty coverage.
When receiving a Triangle Tube product, any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be
filed immediately against the transportation company by the consignee.
Leave all documentation received with appliance with owner for future reference.
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Product & Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation
- Code Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
- Locating the Air Handler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
- Recommended Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
- Operating Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
- Duct Work Installation & Sizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
- General Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
- Hydro Coil System Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
- Refrigerant Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
- Condensate Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
- Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
- Electrical Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
- Field Wiring - Hot Water Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
- Blower Motor Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
- Primary Piping
• Zoning with circulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Zoning with zone valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
- Hot Water Boiler
• Field Wiring - single zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
• Internal Wiring Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation and Maintenance
- Start up Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
- Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
- Draining Hydro Coil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications and Performances
- Blower Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
- Heating Performance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
- Outdoor Condenser Compatibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dimensional Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Tables of Contents
Page

1
Product & Safety Information
Following terms are used to bring attention to the
presence of various risk levels, or to important
information concerning product life.
Indicates the presence of a hazard which
can cause severe personal injury, death or
substantial property damage if ignored.
Indicates the presence of a hazard which will
or can cause minor personal injury, or sub-
stantial property damage if ignored.
Indicates special instructions on installa-
tions, operation or maintenance which are
important but not related to personal injury
hazards.
Do not use this appliance if any part has
been under water. Have a qualified service
technician inspect the appliance and to
replace any part of the control system that
might have been under water.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer or service agency.
Prior to servicing this appliance, the service
technician should;
- Allow the appliance to sufficiently cool
down.
- Shut off electrical power supplied to the
appliance.
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
CAUTION
WARNING

2
Installation
A. Code Compliance
•Air Handler installation must conform with the
instructions in this manual and where applica-
ble:
-Local, state, provincial, and national
codes, laws, regulations and ordinances.
•Clean Air Act of 1990 requires technician cer-
tification for handling refrigerant.
Where recommendations in this manual differ
from local, or national codes, the local or national
codes take precedence.
B. Locating the Air Handler
•The Air Handler is not intended for outdoor
installation.
•Keep distance between boiler or Combination
Water Heater and air handler to a minimal to:
- reduce piping heat loss
- provide minimum friction loss
•The Air Handler should not be located in an
area where possible water leakage will result in
damage to the appliance or to the surrounding
structure.
-When such a location is unavoidable, a
suitable drain pan with adequate drainage
should be placed under the Air Handler.
Exterior surface of the air handler may
sweat when the unit is installed in a non-con-
dition space (i.e. attic or garage). Install pro-
tection such as an auxiliary drain pan to
prevent damage from condensation run-off.
C. Recommended Clearances
•Zero clearance is permissible to the rear and
either side of the Air Handler, but some infor-
mation labels may be hidden.
•Recommended front clearance is 30” for ser-
vicing.
•Zero clearance is permissible for discharge air
plenum and duct.
•Refer to the boiler or Combination Water
Heater installation manual for installation
clearances.
D. Operating Restrictions
•Maximum primary water temperature is 180ºF.
•Maximum working pressure for Air Handler
hydro-coil is 125 psig.
E. Duct Work Installation & Sizing
•Installed in accordance with NFPA 90A and
90B installation of Air Conditioning, Warm Air
Heating and Ventilating Systems.
•Refer to Air Conditioning Contractors of
America Manual D for duct sizing recommen-
dations.
•Air distribution duct system should be sized for
0.2 inches of available static pressure.
•Installation of ducts in non-conditioned spaces
must be insulated to prevent formation of con-
densation and for maximum operating efficiency.
F. General Piping
•All plumbing must meet or exceed all local,
state and national plumbing codes.
•Use isolation valves to isolate system compo-
nents.
G. Hydro Coil System Piping
• Air Handler may be piped in conjunction with
a radiant system using zone valves or zone cir-
culators
•For recommended primary system piping
arrangements see Fig. 1 and 2 page 4.
H. Refrigerant Piping
Refer to condensing unit manufacturer’s speci-
fications for sizing liquid and suction lines to
the cooling coil.
NOTICE

3
Installation
• Use silver solder or other high temperature
brazing alloy to sweat refrigerant lines to the
cooling coil.
• It is recommended to flow dry nitrogen through
the refrigerant lines when soldering to the cool-
ing coil to prevent oxidation.
• If coil is supplied with an optional Thermal
Expansion Valve Kit, secure bulb to suction
line after connections are made.
I. Condensate Drain
• Air Handler drain pan has 3/4” MPT primary
and secondary connections.
• Drain piping from each connection is required
to have a 1 1/2” minimum trap.
•Each drain must slope away from the air han-
dler for adequate drainage to a visible area.
•DO NOT pipe these two connections into a
common drain.
• Direct drain piping to the side of the Air
Handler, so as not to interfere with removal of
the air filter.
J. Air Filter
•Air Handler has factory installed filter.
- Series 1 & 3 require 16” x 20” x1”
- Series 2 & 4 require 20” x 25” x1”
• If return grille has a filter, the Air Handler fil-
ter is not required.
K. Electrical Wiring
Electrical shock hazard. Can cause severe
personal injury, death or substantial prop-
erty damage. Disconnect power before
installing and/or servicing.
Wiring Diagram Requirements
• All wiring must be a minimum of 14 gauge and
installed in accordance with:
- U.S.A - National Electrical Code and any
other national, state or local code require-
ments having jurisdiction.
- Canada - C.S.A. C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code Part 1 and any other
national, provincial and local code
requirements having jurisdiction.
•If original wire supplied with appliance must
be replaced, Type 75ºC or its equivalent must
be used.
•All electrical contacts shown do not have
power applied - off shelf condition.
L. Field Wiring - Hot Water Boilers
-For single zone control wiring, see Figs 3,
pages 5 .
-Optional aquastat is recommend to ensure
minimum water temperature to hydro coil.
M. Blower Motor Wiring
•Air Handler is equipped with a three speed
blower motor.
•Blower is factory set for high speed during
heating mode and high speed for cooling mode.
•Air Handler is equiped with a factory installed
Time Delay Relay (TDR) to increase cooling
efficiency.
CAUTION

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Installation - Piping
1
12" max.
22
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
3
2
L
O
A
D
Air Handler
Hot Water Boiler/
HM Combination
Water Heater
1
2
22
2
2
2
L
O
A
D
44
Air Handler
Hot Water Boiler/
HM Combination
Water Heater
Fig. 1: Primary piping - Zoning with Circulators
Fig. 2: Primary Piping - Zoning with Zone Valves
1. Circulator
2. Manual shut-off valves
3. Flow check valve
4. Zone valve
Note: Refer to Hot Water Boiler or Combination Water
Heater Installation Manual for near appliance piping.
•Install balancing valves to adjust flow to distribute heat to all zones
• Size primary manifold for total flow of all ciculators
• Size each circulator to individual circuit requirements
• Install balancing valves to adjust flow to distribute heat to all zones

Installation
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120 VAC
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Equipment
Ground
Circulator
Aquastat
(by others)
Blower
PR-1
FR
Lo
FR
Hi
TDR
TDR
B
B
B
B
R
R
BL
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
YY
120 V
24 V
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RG
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Y
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PR
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Protector
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Contractor
(by others)
Cond. Lo
Amb
Lock-out
DELTA Snap-set C & 1
or
Boiler Terminals T - T
1. All wiring must comply with the National Electrical Code and additional national, state or
local code requirements. For Canadian installations, all wiring must comply with the
Canadian Eletrical Code.
2. All wiring must be N.E.C. Class 1.
3. Use 75ºC. thermoplastic wire or equivalent, if any of the original wire must be replaced .
4. ------- indicates field wiring.
5. TDR - Time Delay Relay.
Notes:
5
Fig. 3: Single Zone Control Wiring - Hot Water Boiler

6
120 VAC
INPUT
LN
GROUND LUG
FP
LO
WHT
WHT
YEL
YEL
TB
BLK
WHT
GRN
RED
RED
RED
WHT
WHT
TDR
GRN
2
6
4
5
2
6
4
5
3
1
ER
3
1
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6
4
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WHT
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120 VAC
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DELTA Snap-set C-1
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BLOWER
MOTOR
RED (LOW)
BLACK(HIGH)
BLUE(MED)
WHITE/YELLOW
Legend
Field Wiring
High Voltage
Low Voltage
Installation
Fig. 4: Internal Wire Connection Diagram

7
Operation and Maintenance
A. Start up Procedures
-Refer to the Hot Water Boiler or HM
Combination Water Heater Installation
Manual for start up procedures.
1. Ensure all isolation valves are open.
2. Attach a hose to the flush valve on the
hydro coil. Direct discharge to a safe place
of disposal.
3. Follow the procedures outlines in the
Installation Manual for filling and pressuring
the Hot Water Boiler or HM Combination
Water Heater.
4. Open the flush valve and purge the hydro
coil supply and return lines during the fill
procedure.
5. When the hydo coil is completely purged:
- close flush valve completely
- disconnect hose.
6. Complete the fill procedure required for the
Hot Water Boiler or HM Combination
Water Heater.
Never operate the Hot Water Boiler or
Combination Water Heater and/or Air
Handler unless the system is completely
filled with water and purged of any air.
B. Periodic Maintenance
Air Filter
- Filter must be changed at least twice a
year to permit proper air flow for safe and
efficient operation.
Blower Motor
- Must be lubricated annually.
- Use No. 20 grade non-detergent oil. Use
30 - 40 drops per tube.
To avoid damage to blower motor, do not
over oil.
Misc. Items
- Check valves, pipes and fittings for leaks.
- Check function of field installed controls.
C. Draining Hydro Coil
1. Disconnect power supply to the Air
Handler.
2. Close isolation valves on the supply and
return lines.
3. Connect a garden hose to the flush valve on
the coil. Direct discharge to a safe place of
disposal and drain the coil.
Water from open drain valves, unions and
other connections may be extremely hot. To
avoid personal injury, death or other sub-
stantial property damage;
- Tighten all drain hose connections
- Direct hot water away from all persons.
4. Open flush valve located on the coil.
5. When draining is completed;
- close drain valve
- remove hose
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION

Series Model Water (Heating) Coil "A" Frame (Cooling) Coil
No. Inlet Outlet Liquid Vapor
52 1/2" 1/2" 3/8" 3/4"
63 1/2" 1/2" 3/8" 3/4"
82 1/2" 1/2" 3/8" 3/4"
2 & 4 107 1/2" 1/2" 3/8" 7/8"
125 3/4" 3/4" 3/8" 7/8"
1 & 3
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Specifications and Performances
Motor @ 115V SCFM vs. ESP (1) (2)
Series Model Airflow 1 PH 60 Hz DD 3 Speed
No. Tonnage HP FLA Blower 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
Range Wheel
H840 790 750 700 660
152 1.5 1/4 3.2 10x6 M820 760 755 680 630
& L 770 700 630 600 ----
3 H 1010 980 930 865 830
63 2.5 1/3 6.2 10 x 7 M975 935 895 845 800
L950 900 860 810 -----
H1360 1310 1270 1230 1190
82 3.0 - 3.5 1/3 6.2 10 x 8 M1340 1250 1170 1090 1060
L1280 1170 1040 970 -----
2 H 1860 1740 1640 1530 1480
&107 3.5 - 4.0 3/4 9.5 11 x 9 M1780 1620 1510 1390 1280
4 L 1680 1500 1320 1250 -----
H1950 1900 1845 1770 1720
125 5.0 3/4 9.7 11 x 11 M1820 1750 1620 1470 1440
L1750 1640 1390 1270 -----
Blower Data:
Note:
1. Based upon unit with nominal tonnage dry cased coil and filter installed.
2. Use 0.96 as approximate SCFM correction factor for wet coil
3. Series 1 and 2 units do not include cased cooling coil.
Heating Heating Capacities Pressure
Series Model Nominal Entering Water Temperature GPM Drop
No. SCFM/Spd 130ºF 140ºF 150ºF 160ºF 170ºF 180ºF
(Ft. H20)
52 790H 29,000 33,000 38,000 42,800 47,600 52,000 4 2.3
63 980 H 34,000 39,000 43,000 48,500 56,000 62,500 4 2.3
82 1170 L 45,000 50,000 60,000 67,000 74,000 82,000 4 1.4
2 & 4 107 1740 L 59,000 67,000 78,000 88,000 97,000 107,000 4 0.8
125 1900 H 69,000 80,000 91,000 102,500 113,500 125,000 7 2.5
1 & 3
Heating Performance Data:
Note:
Based on 65ºF Entering Air Temperature
Coil Connections:

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Specifications and Performances
Manufacturer Condensing Unit Cooling Cost SEER Capacity TXV
Model $ Mbtuh
Armstrong SCU13A30A 173 13 28.0 X
Coleman ACO30X1221 197 12 29.4
Frigidaire S3BC-024K 147 13 23.8 X
Outdoor Condenser Compatibilities:
Note:
• TXV - Thermal Expansion Valve kit is required.
• For other outdoor condensing unit compatiblies contact the Triangle Tube Engineering Department or refer to the
ARI Directory of Certified Unitary Equipment Standards.
Manufacturer Condensing Unit Cooling Cost SEER Capacity TXV
Model $ Mbtuh
Aire-Flo AFAIR12B60 391 12 58.5
Heil ACS248G2A 308 12 46.0
Tappan S3BC-O60K 388 12 58.0
Manufacturer Condensing Unit Cooling Cost SEER Capacity TXV
Model $ Mbtuh
Comfort Maker AGO42GB 307 11 42.0 X
Tempstar ACS230G2A 191 12 28.6 X
Luxaire HABE-FO30S 170 14 29.6 X
Unit: S3-63A Coil: CAO30A862 - Summit
Unit: S4-107A Coil: CAO48A865 - Summit
Unit: S4-125A Coil: CA060A695 - Summit
Manufacturer Condensing Unit Cooling Cost SEER Capacity TXV
Model $ Mbtuh
Coleman AC036X1221 234 12 35.0
Ducane AC12B30 179 13 29.0 X
Comfort Maker AG036GB 251 11 34.4
Manufacturer Condensing Unit Cooling Cost SEER Capacity TXV
Model $ Mbtuh
Armstrong SCU13A24A 148 13 24.0
Lennox 12ACB24-2P, 3P, 4P 161 12 24.0
Rheem FADB-019JA 124 11 17.0
Unit: S4-82A Coil: CA036A892 - Summit
Unit: S3-52A Coil: CAO24A861 - Summit

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Cabinet Dimensions Air Duct Connections Shipping
Series Height Width Depth Supply Supply Return Return Air Filter Weight
No. "A" "B" "C" "D" "E" "F" "G" Size (lb)
127 5/8" 17 1/2" 20" 12 3/4" 15 3/4 15 1/4" 17" 16 x 20 x 1 96
230" 21 1/2" 25" 17 1/4" 19 3/4" 19 1/4" 22 1/4" 20 x 25 x 1 112
Cabinet Dimensions Air Duct Connections Shipping
Series Height Width Depth Supply Supply Return Return Air Filter Weight
No. "A" "B" "C" "D" "E" "F" "G" Size (lb)
339 3/4" 17 1/2" 20" 12 3/4" 15 3/4 15 1/4" 17" 16 x 20 x 1 140
449 3/4" 21 1/2" 25" 17 1/4" 19 3/4" 19 1/4" 22 1/4" 20 x 25 x 1 199
Dimensional Specifications
Series 1 & 2