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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION GUIDE
®
VERT-I-PAK A-SERIES
SINGLE PACKAGE
VERTICAL AIR
CONDITIONING SYSTEM
9,000 - 18,000 BTU/h
920-075-08 (10-06)
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920-075-08 Table of Contents I. General Specifi cations Installation Recommendations .......................................................................................................................................... 3 Model Number Identifi cation Guide ................................................................................................................................... 4 VERT-I-PAK Chassis Specifi cations ..................................................................
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920-075-08 Vert-I-Pak Installation Recommendations For proper unit performance and maximum operating life please refer to the minimum installation clearances below. F i g ur e 1 ® VERT-I-PAK units must be installed on an outside wall. Confi ned spaces and/or covered areas should be avoided. Units should be installed no closer than 12" apart when two units are side by side. If three of more units are to operate next to one another allow a minimum of 60" between units or pairs of units. Also, a v
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920-075-08 Section I. General Specifi cations ® Vert-I-Pak Model Identifi cation Guide MODEL NUMBER V E A 09 K 34 RT H EN GI NEER ING CODE SERIES V=Vertical Series OPTIONS RT = Standar d Re mote Op er a tion E =Cooling with electric heat H =Heat Pump ELECTRIC HEATER SIZE DESIGN SERIES A Series A = 32"/47" Cabinet 25 = 2.5 KW 34 = 3.4 KW NOMINAL CAPACITY 50 = 5.0 KW* A Series (Btu/h) 75 = 7.5 KW** 09 = 9,000 18 = 18,000 12 = 12,000 24 = 24,000 Refer to electrical data chart for heater
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920-075-08 II. Installation 1) Utility Closet Dimensions Recommended utility closet dimensions and a typical indoor installation are illustrated in Figure 3. Three inches minimum clearance on three sides of the unit must be allowed for return airfl ow, installation access and service access. See Figures 3 and 4 for clear anc es and ref er ence di men sions. Typical Utility Closet F i g ur e 3 Chassis Shown in Closet, on Optional Platform 25" x 20" Filter Rigid Ductwork (Field Supplied) Electr
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920-075-08 2) Wall Plenum and Architectural Louver Installation A. Install the wall plenum (VPAWP1-8/1-14) components in accordance with the in stal la tion instructions provided with each accessory. IMPORTANT REMINDER: FRIEDRICH WALL PLENUM IS NOT DESIGNED TO CARRY STRUCTURAL LOADS. PROPER WALL HEADER CONSTRUCTION IS REQUIRED. THE PLENUM RE QUIRES PROP ER FLASHING, SHIM AND CAULK FOR A WEATH ER RESISTANT INSTALLATION. B. Ensure that the divider is adjusted properly for the depth of the wall
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920-075-08 3) Electrical Data Electrical Data Model Voltage ( V) 230/208 230/208 230/208 230/208 230/208 230/208 230/208 230/208 230/208 LRA - Comp. (A) 21 21 21 24.0 24.0 24.0 47 47 47 Cooling Current (A) 4.4/4. 9 4.4/4. 9 4.4/4.9 5.5/6.1 5.5/6.1 5.5/6.1 9.2/10.2 9.2/10.2 9.2/10.2 MIN. Ckt. Amps (A) 15 20 30 15 20 30 15 20 30 Power Connection HARD WIRED HARD WIRED HARD WIRED Sample Name plate (see your chassis name plate) MODEL NO 1 LISTED SERIAL NO * WARNING FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITI
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920-075-08 3) Electrical Data (continued) Electrical Rating Tables Figure 6 Electrical Requirements NOTE: Use copper conductors ONLY. Wire sizes are per NEC. Check local codes for over seas ap pli ca tions Note: All fi eld wiring must comply with NEC and local codes. It is the responsibility of the installer to insure that the electrical Recommended branch circuit wire sizes* codes are met. Nameplate AWG Wire size** Use ONLY wiring size recommended for single maximum circuit Wire Size bre
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920-075-08 3) Electrical Data (continued) Figure 7 Electrical & Thermostat Wiring Diagrams 208V 240V RT4 THERMOSTAT (FRONT) Note: the diagram above illustrates the typical thermostat wiring and 208 volt transformer wiring. See the unit control panel for the actual unit wiring diagram and schematic. 9
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920-075-08 4) Indoor Return Air Grille Installation There are two Indoor Return Air Grille options as shown in Figure 8. Choose the option that best suits your needs. Use the installation instructions provided with accessories for installation details. Figure 8 Return Air Grille Op tions Option 1 VPRG4 Return Air Grille with Access Panel A fi eld-supplied (25" x 20") fi lter is mounted inside the hinged access door. Option 2 All Vert-I-Pak chassis are shipped with a 14 x 20 fi lter installed
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920-075-08 5) Ductwork Preparation 6) Chassis Installation 1) Duct ESP: Install the following components as shown in Figure 5. To determine your system's indoor external static pressure (ESP, in inches of water) use a duct calculator (as provided A. Ensure that the wall plenum is installed in accordance with by your duct supplier). Include all fl ex duct transitions and the VPAWP1-8/1-14 Installation Manual. discharge grille(s). If fl ex duct is used, be sure all the slack is pulled out of t
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920-075-08 7) Chassis Final Connections With the chassis in place, you are now ready to begin chassis connections: A. Move the thermostat switches to "OFF" and "AUTO." This will keep the ther mo stat from cyc ling the chassis until fi nal connections are com plete. Electrical shock and moving parts hazard can cause injury or death. If you have not done so, pull out the disconnect B. Connect the ductwork onto the 10" collar. Plas tic wireties (fi eld head found on the front of chassis be f
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920-075-08 Follow all codes when working with the condensate drain III. Chassis Operation system. A secondary drain pan may be placed beneath the chassis to prevent condensated spillage due to improper 9) Remote Thermostat Control installation or unit malfunction. The chassis requires a simple single stage heat-cool wall thermostat. Each chassis comes with a terminal strip located in the electrical IV. Service & Warranty control box. All internal chassis wiring (low & high voltage) is fac
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920-075-08 Friedrich Air Conditioning Company P.O. Box 1540 San Antonio, TX 78295 210.357.4400 www.friedrich.com ® VERT-I-PAK A SERIES SINGLE PACKAGE VERTICAL AIR CONDITIONERS LIMITED WARRANTY SAVE THIS CERTIFICATE. It gives you specific rights, you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state and province to province. In the event that your unit needs servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center. If you do not know the nearest service center, ask the
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920-075-08 V. Vert-I-Pak Accessories MODEL DESCRIPTION PHOTO WALL PLENUM Two-part sleeve that telescopes in and out 1 from 5 /2" to 8" in depth. The wall plenum sits inside the VPAWP1-8 exterior wall penetration. 3 1 DIMENSIONS: 30 / " high x 24 / " wide. 8 8 7 5 CUTOUT DIMENSIONS: 30 /8" high x 24 /8" wide. VPAWP1-14 Same as VPAWP1-8, but telescopes 8" to 14" as required. ARCHITECTURAL LOUVER Extruded aluminum louver that attaches to the outdoor section of the wall plenum. VPAL2 1 9 DI
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FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO. INC. Post Office Box 1540 · San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540 4200 N. Pan Am Expressway · San Antonio, Texas 78218-5212 (210) 357-4400 · FAX (210) 357-4480 www.friedrich.com Printed in the U.S.A. 920-075-08 (10-06)
