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18-AD27D1-2
Installer’s Guide
Uncased Vertical Aluminum Upflow/Downflow Coils 4NXAA018AC3HUA 4NXAA024AC3HUA 4NXAB025AC3HUA 4NXAB031AC3HUA 4NXAB032AC3HUA 4NXAB036AC3HUA ALL phases of this installation must comply with NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL CODES IMPORTANT — This Document is customer property and is to remain with this unit. Please return to service information pack upon completion of work.
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WARNING
WARNING (Medium/high pressure) Contains Refrigerant! System contains oil and refrigerant under high pressure. Recover refrigerant to relieve pressure before opening the system. See unit nameplate for refrigerant type. Do not use non-approved refrigerants, refrigerant substitutes, or refrigerant additives. Failure to follow proper procedures or the use of non-approved refrigerants, substitutes, or refrigerant additives could result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
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A. GENERAL
B. APPLICATION INFORMATION
These coils are designed for use in combination with a heat pump or cooling outdoor section using R-410A REFRIGERANT. They may be combined with a Gas, Oil, or Electric Furnace (indoor unit) for a complete system that will provide maximum comfort and energy efficiency during the entire year.
1. FURNACE AND COIL
The 4NXA equipment has been evaluated in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter XX, Part 3280 or the equivalent. “Suitable for Mobile Home use” The height of the Furnace, Coil and discharge duct work must be 7 ft. or less. Inspect the coil for shipping damaged. Notify the transportation company immediately if the coil is damaged.
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CAUTION
Coil is pressurized with 10 to 20 psi nitrogen. Remove the valve core on the pressure tap to release the pressure before un-sweating the tubing caps. If no pressure is released, check for leaks.
The coil MUST BE installed downstream (in the outlet air) of the furnace. These coils fit the 14½" and 17½" width furnaces in vertical upflow and downflow applications. 2. INDOOR UNIT AIRFLOW Indoor unit must provide the required airflow for the heat pump or cooling combinations approved for these coils. IMPORTANT: Review your installation requirements. Check the table on the outline drawings and note all dimensions for your coil before beginning the installation. C. RECOMMENDATION If a coil is part of the total system installation, use the Installer’s Guide packaged with the furnaces, and outdoor sections, and thermostat for physically installing those components.
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Installer’s Guide D. INSTALLING REFRIGERANT LINES
F. BRAZING TO EVAPORATOR SECTION
1. The following steps are to be considered when installing the refrigerant lines:
IMPORTANT: Do not unseal refrigerant tubing until ready to cut and fit refrigerant lines.
a. Determine the most practical way to run the lines. b. Consider types of bends to be made and space limitations. NOTE: Large diameter tubing sizes will be difficult to bend once it has been shaped. c. Determine the best starting point for routing the refrigerant tubing --INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE STRUCTURE. d. Provide a pull through hole of sufficient size to allow both liquid and gas lines to clear. The location of this hole (if practical) should be just above the wall plate which is resting on the foundation. e. Be sure the roll of tubing is of sufficient length. f. Uncoil the tubing - do not kink or dent. g. Route the tubing making all required bends and properly secure the tubing before making final connections. NOTE: These lines must be isolated from the structure and the holes must be sealed weather tight after installation.
There is only a holding charge of dry air in the indoor coil, therefore no loss of operating refrigerant charge occurs when the sealing plugs are removed. NOTE: TXV bulb MUST be protected (wrapped with wet rag) or removed, while brazing the tubing. Overheating of the sensing bulb will affect the functional characteristics and performance of the comfort coil. 1. Remove both seals from the indoor coil. The braze caps are soft soldered. 2. Field supplied tubing should be cut square, round and free of burrs at the connecting end. Clean the tubing to prevent contaminants from entering the system. 3. Run the refrigerant tubing into the stub tube sockets of the indoor unit coil. 4. Braze and evacuate according to indoor and outdoor installation instructions. 5. Flow a small amount of nitrogen through the tubing while brazing.
E. FIELD FABRICATED INTERCONNECTING LINES
6. Use good brazing technique to make leakproof joints.
1. The following procedure should be used for connecting tubing to the coil or the Outdoor Unit.
7. Minimize the use of sharp 90 degree bends.
2. More information concerning the installation of refrigerant lines is covered in the Installers Guide packaged with the outdoor unit. Evacuation, leak testing and brazing procedures are included in those instructions before starting the installation of refrigerant lines.
9. Do NOT allow un-insulated lines to come into contact with each other.
8. Insulate the suction line and its fittings.
! CAUTION ▲ Do NOT open refrigerant valve at the outdoor unit until the refrigerant lines and coil have been brazed, evacuated, and leak checked. This would cause contamination of the refrigerant or possible discharge of refrigerant to the atmosphere.
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Installer’s Guide G. LEAK CHECK
I. CLEANING THE COIL
1. Using a manifold gauge, connect an external supply of dry nitrogen to the gauge port on the liquid line.
The split inner coil panels can be easily removed. The inside and outside of the coil can be easily cleaned with a brush and vacuum with the panels removed. See Figure 3.
2. Pressurize the connecting lines and indoor coil to 150 PSIG maximum. 3. Leak check brazed line connections using soap bubbles. Repair leaks (if any) after relieving pressure. 4. Evacuate and charge the system per the instructions packaged with the outdoor unit. H. CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPING Condensate drain connections are located in the drain pan at the bottom of the coil/enclosure assembly. The female threaded fitting protrudes outside of the enclosure for external connection. A field fabricated trap is required in this line. See Figure 2. 1. The drain hole in the drain pan must be cleared of all insulation. 2. Insulate the drain line to prevent sweating and dripping. It is always recommended that an auxiliary drain pan be installed under a horizontally installed evaporator coil or 90% gas furnace. Connect the auxiliary drain line to a separate drain line (no trap is needed in this line).
Field fabricated trap Figure 3 CAP OR PLUG
2" MIN.
2" MIN.
Close as possible Trap must be within 4' of furnace / air handler condensate drain connection.
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Outline Drawing for 4NXAA018AC3HUA, 4NXAA024AC3HUA, 4NXAB025AC3HUA, 4NXAB031AC3HUA, 4NXAB032AC3HUA, and 4NXAB036AC3HUA. (All dimensions are in inches)
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Installer’s Guide J. TXV CHANGE OUT 1. Unbraze the liquid line field connection. 2. Slide the coil out of the cabinet. 3. Snip the wire tie on the TXV and discard. Disconnect the TXV sensing bulb and equalizer line. 4. Remove old TXV. Make sure to use a backup wrench when loosening TXV. See Figure 4. 5. Attach the new TXV to the coil distributor assembly. Make sure to use backup wrench as shown in Figure 4. Use a field supplied wire tie to attach the TXV to the TXV mount bracket. 6. Connect the Equalizer line to the brass fitting on the suction manifold. 7. Attach the TXV sensing bulb to the suction manifold. The bulb should be between the 8 - 4 o’clock position on the line. 8. Insulate the TXV sensing bulb. IMPORTANT: When unbrazing and brazing lines, make sure to wrap a wet rag around the liquid or suction line before the TXV body to protect the TXV from over heating during brazing. NOTE: TXV bulb MUST be protected (wrapped with wet rag) or removed, while brazing the tubing. Overheating of the sensing bulb will affect the functional characteristics and performance of the comfort coil. 10. Wrap a wet rag around the liquid line before the TXV body to protect the TXV from over heating during brazing. 11. Braze the field Liquid line to the coil. 12. Pressure test the refrigerant system using dry nitrogen. Test all connections for leaks to ensure integrity of the refrigerant piping system. NOTE: Torque specification for TXV equals 1/6 turn past finger tight. Make sure to use a backup wrench when tightening or loosening TXV. See Figure 4.
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Installer’s Guide Before starting, insure the blower wheel, indoor and outdoor coils are clean.
Is sub cooling at the outdoor unit between 8 to 12F?
YES
Is superheat < 5F?
YES
Is air flow at least 350 CFM per ton?
NO
Correct air flow problem
NO Is superheat < 20F?
YES
NO
Verify line set is sized properly NO for application
TXV is OK
YES
Is the liquid line temperature at indoor coil within 8F of outdoor liquid line temperature?
YES
YES NO Is indoor temperature more than 85F?
NO
Remove sensing bulb from the suction line. Measure superheat at indoor coil while holding the bulb in bare hand for one minute. Does superheat decrease?
YES
Measure superheat at indoor coil while placing the bulb in an ice and water bath for one minute. Does superheat increase?
YES The system is running at max capacity and this may be causing the High superheat. Wait until indoor temperature is less than 80F and check superheat again.
Is sub cooling less than 8F?
YES
NO
NO
Replace the TXV
Confirm that charge is correct and look for dirty or restricted outdoor coil.
NO Confirm that charge is correct.
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Trane Inc. 6200 Troup Highway Tyler, TX 75707 For more information contact your local dealer (distributor)
Since the manufacturer has a policy of continuous product and product data improvement, it reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice.
