Split System Air Conditioner for Manufactured Housing

Installation Instructions

*SA3QD4M1 - RN24K, RN30K, SN36K, SN42K, & SN48K (2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, & 4 TON) SERIES SINGLE PHASE MODELS WITH QUICK CONNECT COUPLINGS

IMPORTANT ATTENTION INSTALLERS:

It is your responsibility to know this product better than your customer. This includes being able to install the product according to strict safety guidelines and instructing the customer on how to operate and maintain the equipment for the life of the product. Safety should always be the deciding factor when installing this product and using common sense plays an important role as well. Pay attention to all safety warnings and any other special notes highlighted in the manual. Improper installation of the unit or failure to follow safety warnings could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.

These instructions are primarily intended to assist qualified individuals experienced in the proper installation of this appliance. Some local codes require licensed installation/service personnel for this type of equipment. Please read all instructions carefully before starting the installation. Return these instructions to the customer's package for future reference.

DO NOT DESTROY. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY & KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided, could result in personal injury or death.

CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or property damage.

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect all electrical power to the unit before performing any maintenance or service. The unit may have more than one electrical supply. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing the unit. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.

WARNING: Unless noted otherwise in these instructions, only factory authorized parts or accessory kits may be used with this product. Improper installation, service, adjustment, or maintenance may cause explosion, fire, electrical shock or other hazardous conditions which may result in personal injury or property damage.

WARNING: *SA3QD split system air conditioners are shipped charged with R410A refrigerant and ready for installation. If repairs make it necessary for evacuation and charging, it should only be attempted by qualified trained personnel thoroughly familiar with this equipment. Under no circumstances should the owner attempt to install and/or service this equipment. Failure to comply with this warning could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

WARNING: The information listed in this manual must be followed during the installation, service, and operation of this unit. Unqualified individuals should not attempt to interpret these instructions or install this equipment. Failure to follow safety recommendations could result in possible damage to the equipment, serious personal injury or death.

CAUTION: This unit uses refrigerant R-410A. DO NOT use any other refrigerant in this unit. Use of another refrigerant will damage the unit.

AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION

General Information

The *SA3QD4M1 series air conditioner is designed only for outdoor rooftop or ground level installations. This unit has been tested for capacity and efficiency in accordance with AHRI Standards and will provide many years of safe and dependable comfort, providing it is properly installed and maintained. Abuse, improper use, and/or improper maintenance can shorten the life of the appliance and create unsafe hazards.

To achieve optimum performance and minimize equipment failure, it is recommended that periodic maintenance be performed on this unit. The ability to properly perform maintenance on this equipment requires certain mechanical skills and tools.

Before You Install this Unit

Packaging Removal

NOTE: To prevent damage to the tubing connections, carefully remove the carton and user's manual from the equipment. Discard the shipping carton.

Locating the Air Conditioner

Clearance Requirements

Ground Installations

The unit should be installed on a solid base that is level and located at least 2 inches above grade*. Note: It is recommended that poured concrete mounting bases are not be attached or adjacent to the building structure or foundation.

Figure 1. Clearance Requirements

Diagram showing clearance requirements: 24" for service access, 18" recommended (minimum allowable clearance of 6" to structure on 1 side of the unit only), 12" or 18" on remaining sides. A 2" mounting pad is shown. The diagram also indicates "DO NOT OBSTRUCT TOP OF UNIT".

Roof Installation

The unit may only be installed on a structure that is capable of supporting the total weight of the unit and its anchorage. The support for the base of the unit may not slope more than 1/8 inch per foot. The minimum clearance for the base of the unit to the roof-line is 2 inches* for residential applications.

Note on ground and roof clearances: Heat pump and other applications should account for the accumulation of snow and raise the base of the unit accordingly. (At a minimum, a 6 inch clearance is required.)

Accessory Mounting Kits

Kits for other mounting methods and accessories can be found in the technical sales literature for the unit. Or the literature library on NortekHVAC.com.

Connecting Refrigerant Tubing Between the Indoor & Outdoor Unit

CAUTION: When servicing, cover or seal openings to minimize the exposure of the refrigerant system to air to prevent accumulation of moisture and other contaminants.

After outdoor and indoor unit placement has been determined, route refrigerant tubing between the equipment in accordance with sound installation practices.

Coupling the Line-Set to the Unit

Nortek approved line-sets are factory sealed assemblies, vacuumed properly and pre-charged with a refrigerant holding charge. Always verify that the refrigerant within the line-set matches the refrigerant called out on the unit nameplate. It is recommended to only work on and complete one quick-connection coupling at a time.

After the line-set has been properly routed between the units, prepare the couplers and connect them in accordance with the following.

  1. Inspect the outside of the couplings and ensure that they are free of any dirt or debris. Clean, if necessary.
  2. Remove the protective caps and plugs from the couplings to be joined. Inspect the interior of the coupling. If necessary, clean the interior of the coupling with a clean, soft, lint-free rag or cloth. Ensure that o-ring is in place and that the threads are clean and undamaged.
  3. Apply clean refrigerant oil to the entire surface of the diaphragm, o-ring and threaded area of the male coupling assembly. The amount of lubricant used must cover all designated surfaces sufficiently. Ideal application is a small brush with lubricant applied liberally. As an alternate, another acceptable lubricant would be a refrigerant compatible silicone grease product similar to Dow Corning DC200/60,000 cst. Nortek approved line-set kits include a packet of silicone grease for use.
  4. Ensure that the couplers to be joined are properly aligned with each other. The end faces of the couplers should be parallel with each other and visually in-line down the center axis of the couplers. By hand, start threading the nut on the female coupler onto the male for 2-3 full thread rotations of the union nut. This should bring the diaphragm of both couplers into contact with each other. A sharp increase in torque will be felt when they come into contact. If the nut will not start by hand, or if it is difficult to rotate the union nut by hand, adjust the position of the line-set coupler to improve the alignment between the couplers. There should be no side-load on the coupling during assembly.

DO NOT Proceed to the next step until any misalignment is corrected and the union nut can easily be threaded by hand.

5) Refer to Table 1 for the appropriate wrench sizes and torque values for the coupling being connected.

Table 1. Torque Values
COUPLING SIZE TORQUE MALE COUPLING FEMALE COUPLING NUT FEMALE COUPLING BODY
3/8" (10mm) 10-12 Ft-Lbs (14-16 Nm) 3/4" 13/16" 5/8"
3/4" (19mm) 35-45 Ft-Lbs (47-61 Nm) 1-1/16" 1-5/16" 1"
7/8" (22mm) 35-45 Ft-Lbs (47-61 Nm) 1-1/8" 1-5/16" 1"

Once this operation is begun, the coupling seals will be pierced, and the units' refrigerant will be released into the line. During the tightening operation, the o-ring seal will prevent any refrigerant from escaping. However, if for any reason it is decided to disassemble the coupling after beginning this operation, the refrigerant charge will need to be recovered from the unit and the line prior to doing so.

Using both a back-up wrench on the female body of the coupling and primary wrench on the female union nut, tighten the union nut. Ensure that the female coupler body does not rotate with respect to the male coupler during the tightening operation. The nut should be tightened until a definite increase in resistance is felt. This will be the metal to metal contact of the permanent sealing surfaces. At this point, the union nut will have covered all, or mostly all threads on the male coupler body. (Some larger coupler sizes may show approximately 1/2 of the last thread when properly assembled.) Refer to the Figure 2 below for additional detail.

6) Using a marker or scribe, mark out a line lengthwise from the female coupling union nut to the female coupling body, or the bulkhead. After, tighten the union nut an additional 60 degrees. (1 wrench flat.) Reference the markings made to confirm that an additional 60 degrees of rotation has occurred. This final rotation is necessary to ensure the formation of the leak-proof seal.

NOTE: Do not allow the body of the female coupling to rotate while performing this final tightening. Always use the backup wrench to prevent rotation of the coupling body.

7) Leak check the coupling assembly.

8) Repeat steps 1-7 for the remaining quick-connect coupling connections.

Note: if repairs to the refrigerant piping or system become necessary during or after the installation process, then the unit and piping will require evacuation and recovery of the refrigerant charge from the system. Always use safe practices when handling refrigerant or performing brazing processes.

Figure 2. Coupling Tightening Operation

Diagram illustrating coupling tightening: Shows 20% connected, 50% connected, and 100% connected stages. It indicates the final sealing area before and after torquing.

ELECTRICAL WIRING

CAUTION: If repairs are necessary to the refrigerant line-set or indoor setup after the initial installation, then when servicing, cover or seal openings to minimize the exposure of the refrigerant system to air to prevent accumulation of moisture and other contaminants.

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect all electrical power to the unit before performing any maintenance or service. The unit may have more than one electrical supply. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing the unit. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.

Pre-Electrical Checklist

Line Voltage

Grounding

WARNING: The unit cabinet must have an uninterrupted or unbroken electrical ground to minimize personal injury if an electrical fault should occur. Do not use gas piping as an electrical ground!

This unit must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) or the CSA C22.1 Electrical Code. Use the grounding lug provided in the control box for grounding the unit.

Thermostat Connections

Low Voltage Connections

START UP & ADJUSTMENTS

Pre-Start Check List

Start-Up Procedures

The thermostat's function mode should be set to OFF and the fan mode should be set to AUTO. Close all electrical disconnects to energize the system.

Air Circulation - Indoor Blower

  1. Set the thermostat system mode on OFF and the fan mode to ON.
  2. Verify the blower runs continuously. Check the air delivery at the supply registers and adjust register openings for balanced air distribution. If insufficient air is detected, examine ductwork for leaks or obstructions.
  3. Set the thermostat fan mode to AUTO and verify the blower stops running.

System Cooling

  1. Set the thermostat's system mode to COOL and the fan mode to AUTO. Gradually lower the thermostat temperature setpoint below room temperature and verify the outdoor unit and indoor blower energize.
  2. Verify blower wheel is spinning in direction indicated by arrow. Feel the air being circulated by the indoor blower and verify that it is cooler than ambient temperature. Listen for any unusual noises. If unusual sounds occur, determine the source of the noise and correct as necessary.
  3. Verify HI and LO refrigerant pressures.
  4. Allow the system to operate for several minutes and then set the temperature selector above room temperature. Verify the fan and compressor cycle off with the thermostat. NOTE: The blower should also stop unless fan mode is set to the ON position.

System Heating (optional)

  1. Set the thermostat's system mode to HEAT and the temperature mode above room temperature.
  2. Verify the optional heating equipment (furnace or electric heat) and indoor blower energize. Feel the air being circulated by the indoor blower and verify that it is warmer than ambient temperature. Listen for any unusual noises. If unusual sounds occur, determine the source of the noise and correct as necessary.

AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To prevent electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect all electrical power to the unit before performing any maintenance or service. The unit may have more than one electrical supply.

Proper maintenance is important to achieve optimum performance from the air conditioner. The ability to properly perform maintenance on this equipment requires certain mechanical skills and tools. If you do not possess these skills, contact your dealer for maintenance. Consult your local dealer about the availability of maintenance contracts. Routine maintenance should include the following:

REFRIGERANT CHARGING

WARNING: *SA3QD Split System Air Conditioners are shipped charged with R410A refrigerant and ready for installation. If repairs make it necessary for evacuation and charging, it should only be attempted by qualified trained personnel thoroughly familiar with this equipment. Under no circumstances should the owner attempt to install and/or service this equipment. Failure to comply with this warning could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

After refrigerant line connections are completed, it is required that you leak check and evacuate the indoor section and all line connections (using proper methods) before finalizing the full system refrigerant charge.

Charging the Unit

NOTE: Quick connect air conditioners are shipped fully charged with R410A refrigerant and ready for installation and in normal circumstances no refrigerant charging is required. The instructions below are for use if refrigerant charging is necessary during later service calls.

If the outdoor temperature is 65 degrees F or higher:

After completing the refrigerant line connections, leak checking the system, and evacuating the indoor section and all line connections (using proper methods), perform the following steps:

  1. Determine the recommended charge addition (if applicable) for the system being installed. This information is in the unit's QRD (Quick Reference Data sheet).
  2. Calculate the amount of additional refrigerant needed for the line set length of the actual installation. This information is on the first page of the unit's QRD (Quick Reference Data sheet).
  3. Weigh in the additional charge amounts determined by step 1 and 2 above.
  4. Adjust the charge to match the superheat (for fixed orifice systems) or subcooling (for TXV systems). There are three different resources for doing this:

a.) The chargecalculator.com website. This will walk you through the charging process step by step.

b.) The charging tables on the inside of the outdoor unit's electrical box cover panel. These tables provide superheat targets for fixed orifice systems and subcooling targets for TXV systems. The system should be charged so that the measured superheat/subcooling are within 1 degree F of the target listed in the table.

For fixed orifice systems:

For TXV systems:

c.) The charging tables in the Supplemental Charging Information, can be found online in the literature library. The tables can also be accessed by scanning the QR code on the unit's electrical panel. The pressures listed in these tables are for reference only and are to be used in troubleshooting a system. The system should be charged to match the superheat or subcooling targets as previously noted and not to match the system pressures. Follow the same procedure described in 4b above.

If the outdoor temperature is below 65 degrees F:

After completing the refrigerant line connections, leak checking the system, and evacuating the indoor section and all line connections (using proper methods), perform the following steps:

  1. Determine the recommended charge addition (if applicable) for the system being installed. This information is in the unit's QRD (Quick Reference Data sheet).
  2. Calculate the amount of additional refrigerant needed for the line set length of the actual installation. This information is on the first page of the unit's QRD (Quick Reference Data sheet).
  3. Weigh in the additional charge amounts determined by steps 1 and 2 above.
  4. Return to the system when the outdoor temperature is 65 degrees F or higher and follow the steps defined in step 4 of the "If the outdoor temperature is 65 degrees F or higher" section above.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Figure 5. Wiring Diagram for *SA3QD4M1SN

Diagram shows the wiring for a single-phase split system air conditioner (outdoor section). It includes connections for the compressor, outdoor fan motor, dual capacitor, contactor, high pressure switch, and crankcase heater (optional). A legend indicates field wiring, low voltage, and high voltage connections. Notes provide safety and installation guidelines.

Figure 6. Wiring Diagram for *SA3QD4M1RN

Diagram shows the wiring for a single-phase split system air conditioner (outdoor section). It includes connections for the compressor, outdoor fan motor, dual capacitor, contactor, high pressure switch, pressure equalization valve, and crankcase heater (optional). A legend indicates field wiring, low voltage, and high voltage connections. Notes provide safety and installation guidelines.

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

This section provides a checklist for the installer to verify proper installation. It is divided into sections for Installation Address, Electrical System, and Refrigeration System.

INSTALLATION ADDRESS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts are available through your distributor. Please have the complete model and serial number of the unit when ordering replacement parts.

ELECTRICAL:

MOTORS:

COMPONENTS:

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Specifications & illustrations subject to change without notice or incurring obligations (08/22). © Nortek Global HVAC LLC 2022. All Rights Reserved.

Models: SA3QD4M1-RN24K Series, SA3QD4M1-RN30K Series, SA3QD4M1-SN36K Series, SA3QD4M1-SN42K Series, SA3QD4M1-SN48K Series, Split System Air Conditioner For Manufactured Housing, SA3QD4M1-SN36K Series Split System Air Conditioner For Manufactured Housing

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