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Service Instructions
Split System Air Conditioners,
Split System Heat Pumps
with R-22 Refrigerant
Blowers, Coils, & Accessories

This manual is to be used by qualified, professionally trained HVAC
technicians only. Goodman does not assume any responsibility for
property damage or personal injury due to improper service
procedures or services performed by an unqualified person.
Copyright © 2005 - 2009 Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.

RT6100004r13
May 2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ......................... 2 - 3

SYSTEM OPERATION .............................. 23 - 27

MODEL IDENTIFICATION ............................ 4 - 15

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ......................... 28

AIR HANDLER/COIL IDENTIFICATION ............ 15

SERVICING TABLE OF CONTENTS ................ 29

ACCESSORIES ......................................... 16 - 20

SERVICING ................................................. 30 - 60

PRODUCT DESIGN ................................. 21 - 22

ACCESSORIES WIRING DIAGRAMS ........ 61 - 69

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible, however,
that during its lifetime a product may require service. Products should be serviced only by a qualified service technician
who is familiar with the safety procedures required in the repair and who is equipped with the proper tools, parts, testing
instruments and the appropriate service manual. REVIEW ALL SERVICE INFORMATION IN THE APPROPRIATE
SERVICE MANUAL BEFORE BEGINNING REPAIRS.

IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR CONSUMERS AND SERVICERS
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS

WARNING
This unit should not be connected to, or used in conjunction with, any devices that are not design certified for use with
this unit or have not been tested and approved by Goodman. Serious property damage or personal injury, reduced unit
performance and/or hazardous conditions may result from the use of devices that have not been approved or certified by
Goodman.

WARNING
To prevent the risk of property damage, personal
injury, or death, do not store combustible materials or
use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors
in the vicinity of this appliance.

WARNING
Goodman will not be responsible for any injury or property damage arising from improper service or service
procedures. If you perform service on your own product, you assume responsibility for any personal injury or property
damage which may result.

To locate an authorized servicer, please consult your telephone book or the dealer from whom you purchased this
product. For further assistance, please contact:
CONSUMER INFORMATION LINE
GOODMAN® BRAND PRODUCTS
TOLL FREE 1-877-254-4729 (U.S. only)
email us at: customerservice@goodmanmfg.com
fax us at: (713) 856-1821

CONSUMER INFORMATION LINE
AMANA® BRAND PRODUCTS
TOLL FREE 1-877-254-4729 (U.S. only)
email us at: hac.consumer.affairs@amanahvac.com
fax us at: (931) 438- 4362

(Not a technical assistance line for dealers.)

(Not a technical assistance line for dealers.)

Outside the U.S., call 1-713-861-2500. (Not a technical assistance
line for dealers.) Your telephone company will bill you for the call.

Outside the U.S., call 1-931-433-6101. (Not a technical assistance
line for dealers.) Your telephone company will bill you for the call.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SAFE REFRIGERANT HANDLING
While these items will not cover every conceivable situation, they should serve as a useful guide.

WARNING
Refrigerants are heavier than air. They can "push out"
the oxygen in your lungs or in any enclosed space.To
avoid possible difficulty in breathing or death:
• Never purge refrigerant into an enclosed room or
space. By law, all refrigerants must be reclaimed.
• If an indoor leak is suspected, thoroughly ventilate
the area before beginning work.
• Liquid refrigerant can be very cold. To avoid possible
frostbite or blindness, avoid contact with refrigerant
and wear gloves and goggles. If liquid refrigerant
does contact your skin or eyes, seek medical help
immediately.
• Always follow EPA regulations. Never burn refrigerant, as poisonous gas will be produced.

WARNING
To avoid possible injury, explosion or death, practice
safe handling of refrigerants.

WARNING
System contaminants, improper service procedure
and/or physical abuse affecting hermetic compressor
electrical terminals may cause dangerous system
venting.
The successful development of hermetically sealed refrigeration compressors has completely sealed the compressor's
moving parts and electric motor inside a common housing,
minimizing refrigerant leaks and the hazards sometimes
associated with moving belts, pulleys or couplings.
Fundamental to the design of hermetic compressors is a
method whereby electrical current is transmitted to the
compressor motor through terminal conductors which pass
through the compressor housing wall. These terminals are
sealed in a dielectric material which insulates them from the
housing and maintains the pressure tight integrity of the
hermetic compressor. The terminals and their dielectric
embedment are strongly constructed, but are vulnerable to
careless compressor installation or maintenance procedures and equally vulnerable to internal electrical short
circuits caused by excessive system contaminants.

To avoid possible explosion, use only returnable (not
disposable) service cylinders when removing refrigerant from a system.
• Ensure the cylinder is free of damage which could
lead to a leak or explosion.
• Ensure the hydrostatic test date does not exceed
5 years.
• Ensure the pressure rating meets or exceeds 400
lbs.
When in doubt, do not use cylinder.

In either of these instances, an electrical short between the
terminal and the compressor housing may result in the loss
of integrity between the terminal and its dielectric embedment. This loss may cause the terminals to be expelled,
thereby venting the vaporous and liquid contents of the
compressor housing and system.
A venting compressor terminal normally presents no danger
to anyone, providing the terminal protective cover is properly
in place.
If, however, the terminal protective cover is not properly in
place, a venting terminal may discharge a combination of
(a) hot lubricating oil and refrigerant
(b) flammable mixture (if system is contaminated
with air)
in a stream of spray which may be dangerous to anyone in the
vicinity. Death or serious bodily injury could occur.
Under no circumstances is a hermetic compressor to be
electrically energized and/or operated without having the
terminal protective cover properly in place.
See Service Section S-17 for proper servicing.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Split System Air Conditioners R-22
Model #

Description

GSC13018-241AA

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Initial release. 26" chassis

GSC13036-481AA

G oodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Initial release. 29" chassis

GSC13036,48*AA

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units.
Introduces new 13 SEER AC 3 PH R-22 Goodman Models

GSC130**1AB

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Move location of screw
hole.

GSC13036,48*AB

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Introduces new models
due to the replacement of 8-pole fan motors with 6-pole.

GSC13048*AC

G oodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Move location of screw
hole.

GSC13018-30AC

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Release Models
containing the broad ocean motor 0131M00060

GSC13018,24, 301AD
GSC1300421AC, 484AC
GSC13018, 24, 301AE G oodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Remove 1 hairpin from
GSC130481, 483AE/AF coil.
GSC130363AE/AF
GSC130361DE/DD

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GSC13048*AD

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Release Models contain
the broad ocean motor 0131M00061

GSC130481AG

G oodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Introduces new models
with Bristol compressors.

GSC130181BA

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Conversion of existing
models using 3/8" diameter tube coils to 5 mm coils.

GSC130361BA

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Initial release. 35"
chassis.

GSC130361BA

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Release Model with
Copeland Scroll Compressor.

GSC130361BB

G oodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Introduces new models
due to the replacement of 8-pole fan motors with 6-pole.

GSC130361DF

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Introduces new models
with Bristol compressors.

GSC13024-301CA

G oodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Introduces models with
reduced chassis size from the current 29x32.5 to 26x32

GSC130241DA

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Release of Goodman 13
SEER Condensers, with 5 mm coils; compressor change:CR18K7-PFV-230; reduced
refrigerant charge.

GSC130361FA
GSC130363BA
GSC130301DA

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Converts from 3/8" to
5mm. 2.5 & 3 ton units have new coil slab height and new louver panels. 2.5 - small
chassis; 3 ton medium chassis.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Split System Air Conditioners R-22
Model #

Description

GSC140**1AA

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 14 Seer condensing units. Introduces Goodman®
Brand 14 Seer AC R-22 models.

GSC140**1AB

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 14 Seer condensing units. New revisions have screw
locations moved in the top panel, base pans, louvers, and control box covers.

GSC140**1AC

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 14 Seer condensing units. Release models
containing the Broad Ocean motor 0131M00060 and 0131M00061

GSC140**1AD

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 14 Seer condensing units. Revise condenser coils by
removing (1) hairpin. Reducing refrigerant quantities by 6 ounces.

GSC14018-421BA

Goodman® Brand Split Condenser 14 Seer condensing units. Conversion of existing
models using 3/8" diameter tube coils to 5 mm coils.

Split System Air Conditioners R-22
Model #

Description

ASC130**1AA

Amana® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Initial release new models of
Amana® Brand Deluxe 13 Seer AC R-22 conditioners.

ASC130**1AB

Amana® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Move location of screw hole.

ASC130**1AC

Amana® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Introduces horizontal style
louvers.

ASC1301**1AD

Amana® Brand Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Remove 1 hairpin from coil.

ASC130601BD

Special High Feature Split XCondenser 14 Seer condensing units.. Remove 1
hairpin from coil. Reduce refrigerant quantities by 6 ounces.

Split System Air Conditioners R-22
Model #
VSC13018-601AA

Description
Value Split Condenser 13 Seer condensing units. Introduces Value 13 Seer AC R-22
models. 2 year part & 5 year compressor warranty in Bahama Beige.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Split System Heat Pumps R-22
Model #
GSH10***AA

Goodman® Brand Split Heat Pump 10 Seer heat pump units. Initial release.

GSH10***AB

Goodman® Brand Split Heat Pump 10 Seer heat pump units. Screw locations
moved in the top panel, base pans, louvers, and control box covers. .

GSH13***AA

Goodman® Brand Split Heat Pump 13 Seer heat pump units. Initial release.

GSH13**1AB

Goodman® Brand Split Heat Pump 13 Seer heat pump units. Revision
introduces the following new models due to the replacement of 8-pole fan motors
with 6-pole and screw locations moved in the top panel, base pans, louvers, and
control box covers.

GSH13**1AC

Goodman® Brand Split Heat Pump 13 Seer heat pump units. Contain Broad
Ocean motors Screw locations moved in the top panel, base pans, louvers, and
control box covers. .

GSH13036-48*AD

G oodman® Brand Split Heat Pump 13 Seer heat pump units. Introduces models
that contain the broad ocean motor

GSH13018-301BA

Goodman® Brand Split Heat Pump 13 Seer heat pump units. Reduction in
chassis size from medium to small.

GSH130421AE

Goodman® Brand Split Heat Pump 13 Seer heat pump units. Replaces V10
reversing valve with V6 reversing valve.

GSH13048*AG

Goodman® Brand Split Heat Pump 13 Seer heat pump units. Introduces
model with Bristol Compressors.

GSH13036*BA/BB

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Description

Goodman® Brand Split Heat Pump 13 Seer heat pump units. Improvements to
increase MOP values on 3 ton units.

GSH140**1AA

Goodman® Brand Split Heat Pump 14 Seer heat pump units. Initial release.

GSH140**1AB

G oodman® Brand Split Heat Pump 14 Seer heat pump units. Screw locations
moved in the top panel, base pans, louvers, and control box covers.

GSH140**1AC

Goodman® Brand Split Heat Pump 14 Seer heat pump units. Releases
models with the Broad Ocean motor.

GSH140361AF,
GSH140421-48AD
GSH140601AE

G oodman® Brand Split Heat Pump 14 Seer heat pump units. Releases
models that replace TXV & compensator with flowrator & accumulator.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Split System Heat Pumps R-22
Model #

Description

ASH130**1AA

Amana® Brand Split Heat Pump 13 Seer heat pump units. Initial release new
models of Amana® Brand Deluxe 13 Seer R-22 heat pumps.

ASH130**1AB

Amana® Brand Split Heat Pump 13 Seer heat pump units. New revisions have
screw locations moved in the top panel, base pans, louvers, and control box
covers.

ASH130**1AC

Amana® Brand Split Heat Pump 13 Seer heat pump units. New revisions have
horizontal style louvers.

Split System Heat Pumps R-22
Model #

Description

VSH1318-601AA

Value Split Heat Pump 13 Seer heat pump units. Introduces Value 13 Seer HP R22 models. 2 year parts & 5 year compressor warranty in Bahama Beige.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Single Piece Air Handlers
Model #
ARUF****16AA

A Single Piece R Multi-Position PSC Motor Unpainted Flowrater Introduction of new 13
SEER Air Handler Models. All Models will be suitable for use with R-22 and R-410A

ARUF364216AB

A Single Piece R Multi-Position PSC Motor Unpainted Flowrater.Revision replaces the
current spot welded blower housing with the same cinched or crimped design used on
the 80% furnace line.

ARUF486016AB

A Single Piece R Multi-Position PSC Motor Unpainted Flowrater.Revision replaces the
current spot welded blower housing with the same cinched or crimped design used on
the 80% furnace line.

ARUF364216AC

A Single Piece R Multi-Position PSC Motor Unpainted Flowrater.Revision replaces the
current spot welded blower housing with the same cinched or crimped design used on
the 80% furnace line.

ARUF****16BA

A Single Piece R Multi-Position PSC Motor Unpainted Flowrater. Revision replaces all
ARUFcoils using wavy fin with louver enhanced fin.

ARUF****1BA

A Single Piece R Multi-Position PSC Motor Unpainted Flowrater Introducation of R-22
Only Air Handlers.

ARPF****16AA

A Single Piece R Multi-Position PSC Motor Painted Flowrater Introducation of new 13
SEER Air Handler Models. All Models will be suitable for use with R-22 and R-410A

ARPF364216AB

A Single Piece R Multi-Position PSC Motor Painted Flowrater. Revision replaces the
current spot welded blower housing with the same cinched or crimped design used on
the 80% furnace line.

ARPF486016AB

A Single Piece R Multi-Position PSC Motor Painted Flowrater. Revision replaces the
current spot welded blower housing with the same cinched or crimped design used on
the 80% furnace line.

ARPF****16BA

A Single Piece R Multi-Position PSC Motor Painted Flowrater. Revision replaces all
ARPFcoils using wavy fin with louver enhanced fin.

ARPF****1BA

A Single Piece R Multi-Position PSC Motor Painted Flowrater. Introducation of R-22
Only Air Handlers.

ADPF****16AA

A Single Piece Downflow PSC Motor Unpainted Flowrater. Introducation of new 13
SEER Air Handler Models. All Models will be suitable for use with R-22 and R-410A

ADPF364216AB

A Single Piece Downflow PSC Motor Unpainted Flowrater. Revision replaces the current
spot welded blower housing with the same cinched or crimped design used on the 80%
furnace line.

ADPF486016AB

A Single Piece Downflow PSC Motor Unpainted Flowrater. Revision replaces the current
spot welded blower housing with the same cinched or crimped design used on the 80%
furnace line.

ADPF304216AC

A Single Piece Downflow PSC Motor Unpainted Flowrater. Revision replaces the current
spot welded blower housing with the same cinched or crimped design used on the 80%
furnace line.

ADPF****1BA

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Description

A Single Piece Downflow PSC Motor Unpainted Flowrater Revision replaces all
ARPFcoils using wavy fin with louver enhanced fin.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Single Piece Air Handlers
Model #

Description

AEPF****16AA

A Single Piece E Multi-Position Variable-Speed Painted Flowrator. Introducation of
new 13 SEER Air Handler Models. All Models will be suitable for use with R-22 and
R-410A

AEPF****16BA

A Single Piece E Multi-Position Variable-Speed Painted Flowrator. Revision
introduces new models adding lower kw hit kits on the S&R plate

AEPF****16BB

A Single Piece E Multi-Position Variable-Speed Painted Flowrator. Revision
replaces the current spot welded blower housing with the same cinched or crimped
design used on the 80% furnace line.

AEPF****16CA

A Single Piece E Multi-Position Variable-Speed Painted Flowrator. Revision
replaces all ARPFcoils using wavy fin with louver enhanced fin.

AEPF****1BA

A Single Piece E Multi-Position Variable-Speed Painted Flowrator Introduction of R22 Only Air Handlers.

AEPF313716AA
ASPF313716AA

A Single Piece E Multi-Position Variable-Speed Painted Flowrator (AEPF) and A
Single Piece S Multi-Position EEM motor Painted Flowrator (ASPF). Introduction of
3-Ton Air Handler units with 3-row coil.

ASPF****16AA

A Single Piece S Multi-Position EEM motor Painted Flowrator. Introduces new
ASPF Air Handlers

ASPF****16BA

A Single Piece S Multi-Position EEM motor Painted Flowrator. Revision introuces
modified ASPF control scheme, to ensure blower operation during and after call for
heat on units with heat kits and replacing wavy fin with louver enhanced fin on coil

AWUF****1AA

A Single Piece Air Handler Wall Mount Unpainted Flowrator. Introduces 13 SEER
Dayton wall mount air handlers

AWUF****16AA

A Single Piece Air Handler Wall Mount Unpainted Flowrator. Introduces 13 SEER
Dayton wall mount air handlers. All Models will be suitable for use with R-22 and R410A

AWUF3005-101AA

A Single Piece Air Handler Wall Mount Unpainted Flowrator. Introduces 13 SEER
Dayton wall mount air handlers using a Burr Oak Louvered Fin coil.

AWUF****1BA
AWUF370**16AA
AWUF****16BA

A Single Piece Air Handler Wall Mount Unpainted Flowrator. Revision replaces
current wavey fin design with new louvered fin design
A Single Piece Air Handler Wall Mount Unpainted Flowrator. Introduction of
AWUF37 Air Handlers for use with R-22 and R410A.
A Single Piece Air Handler Ceiling Mount N Uncased Flowrater. Revision has
louver fins & replaces copper tube hairpins with aluminum hairpins.

ACNF****1AA

A Single Piece Air Handler Ceiling Mount N Uncased Flowrater. Revision release
all models of 13 SEER Dayton uncased air handlers.

ACNF****16AA

A Single Piece Air Handler Ceiling Mount N Uncased Flowrater. Revision release
all models of 13 SEER Dayton uncased air handlers.All Models will be suitable for
use with R-22 and R-410A

ACNF****1BA

A Single Piece Air Handler Ceiling Mount N Uncased Flowrater. Revision replaces
current wavey fin design with new louvered fin design

AH**-1*

A Single Piece Air Handler Hydronic Air Handler. Revision replaces the time delay
relay in the AH air handlers with the UTEC time delay control board.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
MBR/MBE Air Handlers
Model #

Description

MBR****AA-1AA

Modular Blower R Multi-Position PSC Motor. Introduces module blower with PSC
blower motor.

MBE****AA-1AA

M odular Blower E Multi-Position Variable-Speed. Introduces module blower with
variable speed blower motor.

MBE****AA-1BA

Modular Blower E Multi-Position Variable-Speed.Revision introduces new models
adding lower kw hit kits on the S&R plate

Evaporator Coils
Model #

10

Description

CAUF*****6AA

C Indoor Coil A Upflow/Downflow Uncased Flowrator. Introduces 13 SEER CAUF
Dayton Upflow/Downflow coils.

CAUF*****6BA

C Indoor Coil A Upflow/Downflow Uncased Flowrator. Revision releases Burr Oak
Louvered Fin in place of the Wavy Fin currently in production.

CAPF*****6AA

C Indoor Coil A Upflow/Downflow Painted Flowrator. Introduces 13 SEER CAPF
Dayton Upflow/Downflow coils.

CAPF*****6BA

C Indoor Coil A Upflow/Downflow Painted Flowrator. Revision releases Burr Oak
Louvered Fin in place of the Wavy Fin currently in production.

CAPF/CAUF36***CA

C Indoor Coil A Upflow/Downflow [Painted or Uncased] Flowrator. Revision
redesigns for performance improvement from 2 row to 3 row.

CHPF*****6AA

C Indoor Coil Horizontal A Coil Painted F lowrator. Release 13 SEER CHPF
horizontal A coil.

CHPF*****6BA

C Indoor Coil Horizontal A Coil Painted Flowrator. Release 13 SEER CHPF
horizontal A coil. Revision releases Burr Oak Louvered Fin in place of the Wavy
Fin currently in production. The rows change by one, (i.e. 4 row to 3 row; 3 row to
2 row) where applicable.

CHPF1824A6CA
CHPF2430B6CA
CHPF3636B6CA
CHPF3642C6CA
CHPF3642D6CA
CHPF3743C6BA
CHPF3743D6BA
CHPF4860D6DA

C Indoor Coil Horizontal A Coil Painted Flowrator. 13 SEER CHPF horizontal A
coil, revision has louver fins & replaces copper tube hairpins with aluminum
hairpins.

CSCF*****6AA

C Indoor Coil S Horizontal Slab Coil C Upainted Flowrator. Release 13 SEER
CSCF slab horizontal coil.

CSCF*****6BA

C Indoor Coil S Horizontal Slab Coil C Upainted Flowrator. Revision releases Burr
Oak Louvered Fin in place of the Wavy Fin currently in production. The rows
change by one, (i.e. 4 row to 3 row; 3 row to 2 row) where applicable.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

G

S

C

BRAND:
®
G: Goodman Brand /
Amana® Brand Distinctions
®
A: Amana Brand
V: Value

14

036

UNIT TYPE:
C: Condenser R-22
H: Heat Pump R-22

A

A
MINOR
REVISION:
A: Initial Release

SEER:
10: 10 SEER
13: 13 SEER
14: 14 SEER

PRODUCT
CATEGORY:
S: Split System

1

MAJOR
REVISION:
A: Initial Release

NOMINAL
CAPACITY:
018: 1.5 Tons
024: 2 Tons
030: 2.5 Tons
036: 3 Tons
042: 3.5 Tons
048: 4 Tons
060: 5 Tons
ELECTRICAL:
1: 208-230V/1ph/60Hz
3: 208-230v/3ph/60Hz
4: 460v/3ph/60Hz

C

PKF

036

2

A
REVISION:
A: Revision

PRODUCT CATEGORY:
C: Split System

UNIT TYPE:
E: Commercial Air Conditioner
K: Air Cojditioner
P: Heat Pump

1:
2:
3:
4:

ELECTRICAL:
208-230V/1ph/60Hz
220-240V/1ph/50 Hz
208-230v/3ph/60Hz
308/415V/3ph/50Hz

NOMINAL CAPACITY:
018: 1.5 Tons
048: 4 Tons
024: 2 Tons
060: 5 Tons
030: 2.5 Tons
070: 5 Tons
036: 3 Tons
090: 7.5 Tons
042: 3.5 Tons
120: 10 Tons
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

C

KF

036

2

REVISION:
A: Revision

PRODUCT CATEGORY:
C: Split System

1:
2:
3:
4:

UNIT TYPE:
E: Commercial Air Conditioner
K: Air Cojditioner
P: Heat Pump

018:
024:
030:
036:
042:

C

ELECTRICAL:
208-230V/1ph/60Hz
220-240V/1ph/50 Hz
208-230v/3ph/60Hz
308/415V/3ph/50Hz

NOMINAL CAPACITY:
1.5 Tons
048: 4 Tons
2 Tons
060: 5 Tons
2.5 Tons
070: 5 Tons
3 Tons
090: 7.5 Tons
3.5 Tons
120: 10 Tons

KL

036

2

A
REVISION:
A: Revision

PRODUCT CATEGORY:
C: Split System

UNIT TYPE:
E: Commercial Air Conditioner
K: Air Cojditioner
P: Heat Pump

018:
024:
030:
036:
042:

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A

1:
2:
3:
4:

ELECTRICAL:
208-230V/1ph/60Hz
220-240V/1ph/50 Hz
208-230v/3ph/60Hz
308/415V/3ph/50Hz

NOMINAL CAPACITY:
1.5 Tons
048: 4 Tons
2 Tons
060: 5 Tons
2.5 Tons
070: 5 Tons
3 Tons
090: 7.5 Tons
3.5 Tons
120: 10 Tons

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

C

E

120

5

A
REVISION:
A: Revision

PRODUCT CATEGORY:
C: Split System

1:
2:
3:
4:

UNIT TYPE:
E: Commercial Air Conditioner
K: Air Cojditioner
P: Heat Pump

ELECTRICAL:
208-230V/1ph/60Hz
220-240V/1ph/50 Hz
208-230v/3ph/60Hz
308/415V/3ph/50Hz

NOMINAL CAPACITY:
018: 1.5 Tons
048: 4 Tons
024: 2 Tons
060: 5 Tons
030: 2.5 Tons
070: 5 Tons
036: 3 Tons
090: 7.5 Tons
042: 3.5 Tons
120: 10 Tons

THIS NOMENCLATURE IS TO BE USED TRHOUGH JULY 2006

A

R

U

F

3642

1

A

A

Product Type
Minor Revision
A: Initial Release

A: Single Piece Air Handler
Application

Major Revision

C: Ceiling Mount PSC Motor
D: Downflow PSC Motor
E: Multi-Position Variable Speed Motor
R: Multi-Position PSC Motor
W: Wall Mount PSC Motor

A: Initial Release
Electrical
1: 208/230V, 1 Phase, 60 Hz

Cabinet Finish
U: Unpainted
P: Painted
N: Uncased
Expansion Device
F: Flowrater

Nominal Capacity Range @ 13 SEER
Multi-Position & Downflow Applications
3642: 3 - 3 1/2 tons
1830: 1 1/2 - 3 1/2 tons
1729: 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 Tons 10 SEER (for export systems)
Ceiling Mount & Wall Mount Applications
1805: Nominal Cooling Capacity
Electric Heat kw - 1 1/2 tons Cooling/5 kw Electric Heat
2405: Nominal Cooling Capacity
Electric Heat kw - 2 Tons Cooling/5 kw Electric Heat
3608: Nominal Cooling Capacity
Electric Heat kw - 3 Tons Cooling/8 kw Electric Heat

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
THIS NOMENCLATURE IS TO BE USED AFTER JULY 2006

A

W

PRODUCT
TYPE:
A: Air Handler

U

F

3642

1

6

EXPANSION
DEVICE:
F: Flowrater
T: TXV
(Expansion
Device)

A
MINOR
REVISION*

MAJOR
REVISION*

CABINET FINISH:
U: Unpainted
P: Paited
N: Uncased

APPLICATION
C: Ceiling Mount PSC Motor
D: Downflow PSC Motor
E: Multi-Position Varible-Speed Motor
S: Energy-Efficient Motor
R: Multi-Position PSC Motor
T: Coated Coils
W: Wall Mount PSC Motor

A

REFRIGERANT CHARGE:
No Digit: R-22 Only
6:
R-410A or R-22

ELECTRICAL:
1: 208-230V/1ph/60Hz

NOMINAL CAPACITY RANGE:
@ 13 SEER
Dedicated Application
3636: 3 Tons
Multi-Position & Downflow Applications
3137: 3 Tons
3642: 3 - 3 1/2 Tons
1830: 1 1/2 - 3 1/2 Tons
@10 SEER
1729: 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 Tons (for export systems)
Ceiling Mount & Wall Mount Applications
(Nominal Cooling Capacity/Electric Heat kW)
1805: 1 1/2 Tons Cooling / 5 kW Electric Heat
2405: 2 Tons Cooling / 5 kW Electric Heat
3608: 3 Tons Cooling / 8 kW Electric Heat
3705: 3 Tons Cooling / 5 kW Electric Heat
3708: 3 Tons Cooling / 8 kW Electric Heat

All Airhandlers use DIRECT DRIVE MOTORS. Power supply is AC 208-230v, 60 hz, 1 phase.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

C

A

P

F

1824

A

6

A

EXPANSION
DEVICE:
F: Flowrater

PRODUCT
TYPE:
C: Indoor Coil

REVISION
A: Revision
REFRIGERANT
CHARGE:
6: R-410A or R-22
2: R-22
4: R-410a

CABINET FINISH:
U: Unpainted
P: Painted
N: Unpainted Case

NOMINAL WIDTH FOR GAS FURNACE
A: Fits 14" Furnace Cabinet
B: Fits 17 1/2" Furnace Cabinet
C: Fits 21" Furnace Cabinet
D: Fits 24 1/2" Furnace Cabinet
N: Does Not Apply (Horizontal Slab Coils)

APPLICATION
A: Upflow/Downflow Coil
H: Horizontal A Coil
S: Horizontal Slab Coil

NOMINAL CAPACITY RANGE
@ 13 SEER
1824: 1 1/2 to 2 Tons
3030: 2 1/2 Tons
3636: 3 Tons
3642: 3 to 3 1/2 Tons
4860: 4 & 5 Tons

MB

R

8

00

A

A

1
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY:
1: 208-230V/60hZ/1 ph

DESIGN SERIES:
MB: Modular Blower

FACTORY HEAT
00: No Heat

MOTOR TYPE:
R: Constant Speed
E: Variable Speed

AIRFLOW DELIVERED
08: 800 CFM
12: 1200 CFM
16: 1600 CFM
20: 2000 CFM

DESIGN SERIES
A: First Series

CIRCUIT BREAKER
A: No Circuit Breaker
B: Circuit Breaker
MODEL
MBR0800
MBR1200
MBR1600
MBR2000
MBE1200
MBE1600
MBE2000

MFG. #
MBR0800
MBR1200
MBR1600
MBR2000
MBE1200
MBE1600
MBE2000

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ACCESSORIES
Model
AFE18-60A
OT18-60A
FSK01A*
ASC01
TX2N2*
TX3N2*
TX5N2*
OT18-60A
OT/EHR18-60

Description
All Fuel Kit
Outdoor Thermostat
Freeze Protection Kit
Anti Short Cycle Kit

X
X

X
X

X
X

X
X

X
X

X
X

X
X

TXV Kit
TXV Kit

x
x
---

---

---

---

X

X

X

-----

-----

-----

---

---

---

X
X

X
X

X
X

X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X

---

---

---

X

---

---

X
X

X
X

TXV Kit
Outdoor Lockout Stat
Emergency Heat relay kit

CSR-U-1
CSR-U-2
CSR-U-3

Hard Start Kit
Hard Start Kit
Hard Start Kit

Model

Description
All Fuel Kit

AFE18-60A

G/VSH13018 G/VSH13024 G/VSH13030 G/VSH13036 G/VSH13042 G/VSH13048 G/VSH13060
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

X

X

-----

-----

ASH13018
X

ASH13024
X

ASH13030
X

ASH13036
X

ASH13042
X

ASH13048
X

ASH13060
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

x
x
---

---

---

---

X

X

X

-----

-----

-----

---

---

---

X

X

X

X

X
X

X
X

X
X

Emergency Heat relay kit
Hard Start Kit

X
X

X
X

X
X

X

X

X

---

---

---

Hard Start Kit
Hard Start Kit

-----

-----

-----

X
X
X

X

---

---

X
X

X
X

ASC13018

ASC13024

ASC13030

ASC13036

ASC13042

ASC13048

ASC13060

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

ASC01
TX2N2*

Description
Outdoor Thermostat
Freeze Protection Kit
Anti Short Cycle Kit
TXV Kit

X
X

X

X

X

X

X

X

TX3N2*
TX5N2*
CSR-U-1

TXV Kit
TXV Kit
Hard Start Kit

x
---

--x
---

--x
---

--x
---

-----

-----

-----

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

---

---

---

CSR-U-2
CSR-U-3

Hard Start Kit
Hard Start Kit

-----

-----

-----

X

X

---

---

X
X

X
X

Model
OT18-60A
FSK01A*

Description
Outdoor Thermostat
Freeze Protection Kit

ASC01
TX2N2*

OT18-60A
FSK01A*
ASC01
TX2N2*
TX3N2*
TX5N2*
OT18-60A
OT/EHR18-60
CSR-U-1
CSR-U-2
CSR-U-3
Model
OT18-60A
FSK01A*

Outdoor Thermostat
Freeze Protection Kit
Anti Short Cycle Kit
TXV Kit

X

-----

TXV Kit
TXV Kit
Outdoor Lockout Stat

G/VSC13018 G/VSC13024 G/VSC13030 G/VSC13036 G/VSC13042 G/VSC13048 G/VSC13060

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Anti Short Cycle Kit
TXV Kit

X
X

X

X

X

X

X

X

TX3N2*
TX5N2*

TXV Kit
TXV Kit

x
---

--x
---

--x
---

--x
---

-----

-----

-----

X

X

X

CSR-U-1
CSR-U-2
CSR-U-3

Hard Start Kit
Hard Start Kit
Hard Start Kit

X

X

X

---

---

---

-----

-----

-----

X
X

X

---

---

X
X

X
X

GSC100903

GSC100904

GSC101203

GSC101204

x
x
---

x
x
---

x
x
---

x
x
---

GSH100903

GSH100904

GSH101203

GSH101204

x
x
---

x
x
---

x
x
---

x
x
---

Model
FSK01A*
ASC01
OT/EHR18-60

Description
Freeze Protection Kit
Anti Short Cycle Kit
Emergency Heat relay kit

*Installed on indoor coil.
Model
FSK01A*
ASC01
OT/EHR18-60

16

Description
Freeze Protection Kit
Anti Short Cycle Kit
Emergency Heat relay kit

ACCESSORIES
Model
AFE18-60A

Description
All Fuel Kit

OT18-60A

Outdoor Thermostat

FSK01A*

Freeze Protection Kit

ASC01

Anti Short Cycle Kit

TX2N2*

TXV Kit

TX3N2*

TXV Kit

TX5N2*

TXV Kit

OT18-60A

Outdoor Lockout Stat

OT/EHR18-60

Emergency Heat relay kit

CSR-U-1

Hard Start Kit

CSR-U-2

Hard Start Kit
Hard Start Kit

CSR-U-3

Model
AFE18-60A

Description
All Fuel Kit

OT18-60A

Outdoor Thermostat

FSK01A*

Freeze Protection Kit

ASC01

Anti Short Cycle Kit

TX2N2*

TXV Kit

TX3N2*

TXV Kit

TX5N2*

TXV Kit

OT18-60A

Outdoor Lockout Stat

OT/EHR18-60

Emergency Heat relay kit

CSR-U-1

Hard Start Kit

CSR-U-2

Hard Start Kit

CSR-U-3

Hard Start Kit

Model
AFE18-60A

Description
All Fuel Kit

OT18-60A

Outdoor Thermostat

FSK01A*

Freeze Protection Kit
Anti Short Cycle Kit

ASC01
TX2N2*

TXV Kit

TX3N2*

TXV Kit

TX5N2*

TXV Kit

OT18-60A

Outdoor Lockout Stat

OT/EHR18-60

Emergency Heat relay kit

CSR-U-1
CSR-U-2

Hard Start Kit
Hard Start Kit

CSR-U-3

Hard Start Kit

Model
AFE18-60A

Description
All Fuel Kit

OT18-60A

Outdoor Thermostat

FSK01A*

Freeze Protection Kit

ASC01

Anti Short Cycle Kit

TX2N2*

TXV Kit
TXV Kit

TX3N2*
TX5N2*

TXV Kit

OT18-60A

Outdoor Lockout Stat

OT/EHR18-60

Emergency Heat relay kit

CSR-U-1

Hard Start Kit

CSR-U-2
CSR-U-3

Hard Start Kit
Hard Start Kit

CPKF24

CPKF36

CPKF42

CPKF48

CPKF60

CPKF61

x
x
x
x
--x
--x
x
x
-----

x
x
x
x
--x
--x
x
x
x
---

x
x
x
x
-----

x
x
x
x
-----

x
x
x
x
-----

x
x
x
x
-----

x

x

x

x

x
x
--x
---

x
x
--x
x

x
x
--x
x

x
x
--x
x

CKF24

CKF36

CKF48

CKF60

CKF70

----x
x
--x
------x
-----

----x
x
--x
------x
x
---

----x
x
-----

----x
x
-----

x

x

------x
x

------x
x

----x
x
-----------------

CKL18

CKL24

CKL30

CKL36

CKL42

CKL49

CKL60

----x
x
x
x
------x
-----

----x
x
--x
------x
-----

----x
x
--x
------x
-----

----x
x
--x
------x
x
---

----x
x
----x
------x
---

----x
x
----x
------x
x

----x
x
----x
------x
x

CE120

----x
x
-----------------

17

ACCESSORIES
EXPANSION VALVE KITS
For Applications requiring
1/4 FLARE CONNECTION
BULB TO BE LOCATED
AT 10 OR 2 O'CLOCK

a field installed access fitting

BULB

SUCTION LINE
EVAPORATOR COIL

PISTON

SEAL SUPPLIED W/ KIT
SEAL SUPPLIED W/ KIT

SEAL

DISTRIBUTOR
BODY

EXPANSION VALVE

TAILPIECE

REMOVE BEFORE INSTALLING EXPANSION VALVE

3/8"SWEAT

7/8" NUT

For Applications not requiring

1/4' FLARE
CONNECTION

a field installed access fitting
BULB TO BE LOCATED
AT 10 OR 2 O'CLOCK

BULB

SUCTION LINE

PISTON
EXPANSION VALVE
EVAPORATOR COIL

DISTRIBUTOR
BODY

TAILPIECE

SEAL

3/8"SWEAT

SEAL SUPPLIED W/ KIT

SEAL SUPPLIED W/ KIT

REMOVE BEFORE
INSTALLING
EXPANSION VALVE

7/8" NUT

OT/EHR18-60
OUTDOOR THERMOSTAT &
EMERGENCY HEAT RELAY
OT18-60
Thermostat
Dial

315º

COLD
WARM

(Turn Clockwise)

DEAD
DIAL

Set Point
Adjustment
Screw

18

(Turn Counterclockwise)

45º

Set Point
Indicator
Mark
(Shown @ Oº F)

ACCESSORIES
FSK01A
FREEZE THERMOSTAT
KIT
Wire Nut
Y
Bl
ac

k

Y
k
ac
Bl

Wire Nut
Install Line
Thermostat
Here

Install Line
Thermostat
Here

Wire Nut
Bla
ck

Y

Bla
ck
Wire Nut

Y

ASC01A
ANTI-SHORT -CYCLE CONTROL KIT
SHORT CYCLE
PROTECTOR

Y1 R1
Y2 R2

YELLOW 1
CONTACTOR
T2 T1
Y

BLACK 1

THERMOSTAT
WIRE

L2 L1
C
BLACK 1

UNIT
TERMINAL
BOARD

19

ACCESSORIES
COIL ACCESSORIES
COIL MODEL

TX2N2 TXV KIT

TX3N2 TXV KIT

TX5N2 TXV KIT

FSK01A FREEZE PROTECTION KIT

CA*F030B4*

---

X

---

X

CA*F036B4*

---

X

---

X

CA*F042C4*

---

---

X

X

CA*F048C4*

---

---

X

X

CA*F057D4*

---

---

X

X

CA*F060D4*

---

---

X

X

CHPF030A4*

---

X

---

X

CHPF036B4*

---

X

---

X

CHPF042A4*

---

---

X

X

CHPF048D4*

---

---

X

X

CHPF060D4*

---

---

X

X

CH36FCB

---

X

---

X

CH48FCB

---

---

X

X

CH60FCB

---

---

X

X

CA*F18246*

X

X

---

X

CA*F30306*

---

X

---

X

CA*F36426*

---

X

X

X

CHPF18246*

X

---

X

X

CHPF30306*

---

---

X

X

CHPF36426*

---

---

X

X

CSCF1824N6*

X

---

---

X

CSCF303N6*

---

X

---

X

CSCF3642N6*

---

X

X

X

HKR SERIES ELECTRIC HEAT KITS
ELECTRIC HEAT KIT APPLICATIONS
MBR & MBE
ELECTRIC HEAT KIT
BLOWER
NO HEAT

HKR-03*

HKR05-(C)'

HKR-06*

MBR0800AA-1AA

-

X

X

X

X

X

MBR1200AA-1AA

-

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

MBR1600AA-1AA

-

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

MBR2000AA-1AA

-

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

MBE1200AA-1AA

-

-

-

-

X

X

X

-

-

-

-

MBE1600AA-1AA

-

-

-

-

-

X

X

-

-

-

-

MBE2000AA-1AA

-

-

-

-

-

X

X

X

-

-

-

MBE1200AA-1BA

-

X

X

X

X

X

X

-

-

-

-

MBE1600AA-1BA

-

X

X

X

X

X

X

-

-

-

-

MBE2000AA-1BA

-

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

-

-

-

X = Allowable combinations
- = Restricted combinations

20

HKR-08(C)* HKR-10(C)* HKR-15(C)* HKR-20(C)* HKR-21(C)* ^HKR3-15* ^HKR3-20A

^ = Circuit 1: Single Phase for Air Handler Motor
Circuit 2: 3-Phase for HKR3 Heater Kits

* = Revision level that my or may not be designated
C = Circuit Breaker option

PRODUCT DESIGN
This section gives a basic description of cooling unit operation, its various components and their basic operation.
Ensure your system is properly sized for heat gain and loss
according to methods of the Air Conditioning Contractors
Association (ACCA) or equivalent.

CONDENSING UNIT
These units are designed for free air discharge. Condensed
air is pulled through the condenser coil by a direct drive
propeller fan and then discharged from the cabinet top. The
unit requires no additional resistance (i.e. duct work) and
should not be added.
The GSH13, GSH14, ASH13 and VSH13 Heat Pump condensing units are designed for 208-230 dual voltage single
phase applications. The GSH13 3 ton model is available in
230V, 3 phase applications. The GSH13 4 and 5 ton models
are available for 230V, 3-phase and 460V, 3-phase applications.
The units range in size from 1.5 to 5-ton and have a rating of
13 and 14 SEER. SEER efficiency is dependent upon the unit
and its components. Refer to the "Technical Information"
manual of the unit you are servicing for further details.
The GSC13, GSC14 and ASC13 and VSC13 Condensing
Units are made in 1.5 through 5 ton sizes. They are designed
for 208-240 volt single phase applications. The GSC13 3 ton
model is available in 230V, 3 phase applications. The GSC13
4 and 5 ton models are available for 230V, 3-phase and 460V,
3-phase applications.
Suction and Liquid Line Connections
All units come equipped with suction and liquid valves
designed for connection to refrigerant-type copper. Front
seating valves are factory-installed to accept the field-run
copper. The total refrigerant charge needed for a normal
operation is also factory-installed. For additional refrigerant
line set information, refer to the "Technical Information"
manual of the unit you are servicing.
Compressors
GSC13, VSC13, GSH13 and VSH13 use a mix of reciprocating and scroll compressors, except for the VSC130181AA
which uses a rotary compressor. The ASC13 and ASH13 use
the Copeland Scroll® Compressor. There are a number of
design characteristics which differentiate the scroll compressor from the reciprocating compressor. One is the scroll. A
scroll is an involute spiral which, when matched with a mating
scroll form, generates a series of crescent-shaped gas
pockets between the members (see following illustration).
During compression, one scroll remains stationary while the
other form orbits. This motion causes the resulting gas
pocket to compress and push toward the center of the scrolls.
When the center is reached, the gas is discharged out a port
located at the compressor center.

GSC130361D* and GSC130481AG use Bristol® BENCHMARK™ compressors, the most advanced compressors in
the industry today. The BENCHMARK™ reciprocating compressor can be recognized by a “J” in the fourth character of
the compressor model number. Innovative mechanical design and gas management make the BENCHMARK™ compressor very efficient and remarkably quiet. The sound
content (frequency) delivers exceptional acoustical characteristics and the virtually round housing design is compact
and also helps to reduce the overall sound and vibration.
GSC130181BA use Panasonic® rotary compressors.

COILS AND BLOWER COILS
MBR/MBE blower cabinets are designed to be used as a twopiece blower and coil combination. MBR/MBE blower sections can be attached to cased evaporator coil. This twopiece arrangement allows for a variety of mix-matching
possibilities providing greater flexibility. The MBE blower
cabinet uses a variable speed motor that maintains a constant airflow with a higher duct static.
It is approved for applications with cooling coils of up to 0.8
inches W.C. external static pressure and includes a feature
that allows airflow to be changed by +15%. The MBR blower
cabinet uses a PSC motor. It is approved for applications with
cooling coils of up to 0.5 inches W.C. external static
pressure.
The MBR/MBE blower cabinets with proper coil matches can
be positioned for upflow, counterflow, horizontal right or
horizontal left operation. All units are constructed with R-4.2
insulation. In areas of extreme humidity (greater than 80%
consistently), insulate the exterior of the blower with insulation having a vapor barrier equivalent to ductwork insulation,
providing local codes permit.
The CAPX/CHPX coils are equipped with a thermostatic
expansion valve that has a built-in internal check valve for
refrigerant metering. The CACF/CAPF/CHPF coils are
equipped with a fixed restrictor orifice.

21

PRODUCT DESIGN
The coils are designed for upflow, counterflow or horizontal
application, using two-speed direct drive motors on the
CACF/CAPF/CHPX models and BPM (Brushless Permanent
Magnet) or ECM motors on the MBE models.
The ARUF is a multi-position air handler (upflow/horizontal or
downflow) and is equipped with a flowrator for cooling and heat
pump applications. Because of its seamless copper tubing
and aluminum fins, there are fewer leaks. The steel cabinet
of the ARUF is fully insulated and rust resistant. Thermal
expansion kits for air conditioning and heat pump applications are available.

22

ARPF*B 2 to 5 ton air handlers are dedicated for downflow
operation and are approved for modular homes. Flowrater.
transformer and blower time delay are on all standard ARPF
units. Both the ARUF and ARPF have direct-drive multispeed motors.
AEPF is a multi-position, variable-speed air handler and can
be used with R-410A or R-22 (models ending in 1/16). The
unit's blower design includes a variable-speed DC motor and
is compatible with heat pumps and variable-capacity cooling
applications.
ASPF is a multi-position air handler that can be used with R410A or R-22 and it features a X-13 motor. This motor is a
constant torque motor with very low power consumption and
it is energized by a 24V signal. The X-13 features an
integrated control module and is compatible with heat pumps
and cooling applications.

SYSTEM OPERATION
COOLING
The refrigerant used in the system is R-22. It is a clear,
colorless, non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-explosive liquid.
The chemical formula is CHCLF2. The boiling point, at
atmospheric pressure is -41.4°F.

The check valve at the indoor coil will open by the flow of
refrigerant letting the now condensed liquid refrigerant bypass the indoor expansion device. The check valve at the
outdoor coil will be forced closed by the refrigerant flow,
thereby utilizing the outdoor expansion device.

A few of the important principles that make the refrigeration
cycle possible are: heat always flows from a warmer to a
cooler body, under lower pressure a refrigerant will absorb
heat and vaporize at a low temperature, the vapors may be
drawn off and condensed at a higher pressure and temperature to be used again.

The restrictor orifice used with the CA*F, CHPF coils and the
AR*F air handler will be forced onto a seat when running in
the cooling cycle, only allowing liquid refrigerant to pass
through the orifice opening. In the heating cycle it will be
forced off the seat allowing liquid to flow around the restrictor.
A check valve is not required in this circuit.

The indoor evaporator coil functions to cool and dehumidify
the air conditioned spaces through the evaporative process
taking place within the coil tubes.

COOLING CYCLE

NOTE: The pressures and temperatures shown in the
refrigerant cycle illustrations on the following pages are for
demonstration purposes only. Actual temperatures and pressures are to be obtained from the "Expanded Performance
Chart."
Liquid refrigerant at condensing pressure and temperatures,
(270 psig and 122°F), leaves the outdoor condensing coil
through the drier and is metered into the indoor coil through
the metering device. As the cool, low pressure, saturated
refrigerant enters the tubes of the indoor coil, a portion of the
liquid immediately vaporizes. It continues to soak up heat and
vaporizes as it proceeds through the coil, cooling the indoor
coil down to about 48°F.
Heat is continually being transferred to the cool fins and tubes
of the indoor evaporator coil by the warm system air. This
warming process causes the refrigerant to boil. The heat
removed from the air is carried off by the vapor.
As the vapor passes through the last tubes of the coil, it
becomes superheated, that is, it absorbs more heat than is
necessary to vaporize it. This is assurance that only dry gas
will reach the compressor. Liquid reaching the compressor
can weaken or break compressor valves.
The compressor increases the pressure of the gas, thus
adding more heat, and discharges hot, high pressure superheated gas into the outdoor condenser coil.
In the condenser coil, the hot refrigerant gas, being warmer
than the outdoor air, first loses its superheat by heat transferred from the gas through the tubes and fins of the coil. The
refrigerant now becomes saturated, part liquid, part vapor and
then continues to give up heat until it condenses to a liquid
alone. Once the vapor is fully liquefied, it continues to give up
heat which subcools the liquid, and it is ready to repeat the
cycle.

When the contacts of the room thermostat close making
terminals R to Y & G, the low voltage circuit of the transformer
is completed. Current now flows through the magnetic holding coils of the compressor contactor (CC) and fan relay
(RFC).
This draws in the normally open contact CC, starting the
compressor and condenser fan motors. At the same time
contacts RFC close starting the indoor fan motor.
When the thermostat is satisfied, it opens its contacts,
breaking the low voltage circuit, causing the compressor
contactor and indoor fan relay to open, shutting down the
system.
If the room thermostat fan selector switch should be set on
the "on" position, then the indoor blower would run continuous
rather than cycling with the compressor.
Heat pumps energize the reversing valve thorough the "O"
circuit in the room thermostat. Therefore the reversing valve
remains energized as long as the thermostat subbase is in
the cooling position. The only exception to this is during
defrost.
DEFROST CYCLE
The defrosting of the outdoor coil is jointly controlled by the
defrost timing board, defrost (30/60) control, and compressor
run time.
HEATING CYCLE
The reversing valve on the heat pump models is energized in
the cooling cycle through the "O" terminal on the room
thermostat.
These models have a 24 volt reversing valve coil. When the
thermostat selector switch is set in the cooling position, the
"O" terminal on the thermostat is energized all the time.
Care must be taken when selecting a room thermostat. Refer
to the installation instructions shipped with the product for
approved thermostats.

HEATING
The heating portion of the refrigeration cycle is similar to the
cooling cycle. By energizing the reversing valve solenoid coil,
the flow of the refrigerant is reversed. The indoor coil now
becomes the condenser coil, and the outdoor coil becomes
the evaporator coil.

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SYSTEM OPERATION
COOLING CYCLE

Reversing Valve
(Energized)
Indoor
Coil

Outdoor
Coil
Accumulator

Thermostatic
Expansion
Valve

Bi-Flow
Filter Dryer
Check Valve

HEATING CYCLE

Reversing Valve
(De-Energized)
Indoor
Coil

Outdoor
Coil
Accumulator

Thermostatic
Expansion
Valve

Bi-Flow
Filter Dryer
Check Valve
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SYSTEM OPERATION
EXPANSION VALVE/CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY
IN COOLING OPERATION

EXPANSION VALVE/CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY
IN HEATING OPERATION

Most expansion valves used in current Amana® Brand Heat Pump products
use an internally checked expansion valve.
This type of expansion valve does not require an external check valve as shown above.
However, the principle of operation is the same.

RESTRICTOR ORIFICE ASSEMBLY
IN COOLING OPERATION

RESTRICTOR ORIFICE ASSEMBLY
IN HEATING OPERATION

In the cooling mode, the orifice is pushed into its
seat, forcing refrigerant to flow through the metered
hole in the center of the orifice.

In the heating mode, the orifice moves back off its
seat, allowing refrigerant to flow unmetered around
the outside of the orifice.

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SYSTEM OPERATION
COOLING CYCLE - CONDENSING UNIT

Indoor
Coil

Outdoor
Coil

Thermostatic
Expansion
Valve

In the cooling mode, the orifice is pushed into its
seat, forcing refrigerant to flow through the metered
hole in the center of the orifice.

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SYSTEM OPERATION
AFE18-60A CONTROL BOARD
DESCRIPTION
The AFE18 control is designed for use in heat pump applications where the indoor coil is located above/downstream of a
gas or fossil fuel furnace. It will operate with single and two
stage heat pumps and single and two stage furnaces. The
AFE18 control will turn the heat pump unit off when the
furnace is turned on. An anti-short cycle feature is also
incorporated which initiates a 3 minute timed off delay when
the compressor goes off. On initial power up or loss and
restoration of power, this 3 minute timed off delay will be
initiated. The compressor won’t be allowed to restart until the
3 minute off delay has expired. Also included is a 5 second
de-bounce feature on the “Y, E, W1 and O” thermostat inputs.
These thermostat inputs must be present for 5 seconds
before the AFE18 control will respond to it.
An optional outdoor thermostat, OT18-60A, can be used with
the AFE18 to switch from heat pump operation to furnace
operation below a specific ambient temperature setting, i.e.
break even temperature during heating. When used in this
manner, the “Y” heat demand is switched to the “W1” input
to the furnace by the outdoor thermostat and the furnace is
used to satisfy the first stage “Y” heat demand. On some

controls, if the outdoor thermostat fails closed in this position
during the heating season, it will turn on the furnace during
the cooling season on a “Y” cooling demand. In this
situation, the furnace produces heat and increases the
indoor temperature thereby never satisfying the cooling
demand. The furnace will continue to operate and can only
be stopped by switching the thermostat to the off position or
removing power to the unit and then replacing the outdoor
thermostat. When the AFE18 receives a “Y” and “O”
input from the indoor thermostat, it recognizes this as a
cooling demand in the cooling mode. If the outdoor thermostat is stuck in the closed position switching the “Y” demand
to the “W1” furnace input during the cooling mode as
described above, the AFE18 won’t allow the furnace to
operate. The outdoor thermostat will have to be replaced to
restore the unit to normal operation.

HIGH VOLTAGE!
Disconnect ALL power before servicing
or installing. Multiple power sources
may be present. Failure to do so may
cause property damage, personal injury
or death.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
COOLING/HP ANALYSIS CHART

Power Failure
Blown Fuse
Unbalanced Power, 3PH
Loose Connection
Shorted or Broken Wires
Open Fan Overload
Faulty Thermostat
Faulty Transformer
Shorted or Open Capacitor
Internal Compressor Overload Open
Shorted or Grounded Compressor
Compressor Stuck
Faulty Compressor Contactor
Faulty Fan Relay
Open Control Circuit
Low Voltage
Faulty Evap. Fan Motor
Shorted or Grounded Fan Motor
Improper Cooling Anticipator
Shortage of Refrigerant
Restricted Liquid Line
Open Element or Limit on Elec. Heater
Dirty Air Filter
Dirty Indoor Coil
Not enough air across Indoor Coil
Too much air across Indoor Coil
Overcharge of Refrigerant
Dirty Outdoor Coil
Noncondensibles
Recirculation of Condensing Air
Infiltration of Outdoor Air
Improperly Located Thermostat
Air Flow Unbalanced
System Undersized
Broken Internal Parts
Broken Valves
Inefficient Compressor
Wrong Type Expansion Valve
Expansion Device Restricted
Oversized Expansion Valve
Undersized Expansion Valve
Expansion Valve Bulb Loose
Inoperative Expansion Valve
Loose Hold-down Bolts
Faulty Reversing Valve
Faulty Defrost Control
Faulty Defrost Thermostat
Flowrator Not Seating Properly

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Test Voltage
Inspect Fuse Size & Type
Test Voltage
Inspect Connection - Tighten
Test Circuits With Ohmmeter
Test Continuity of Overload
Test Continuity of Thermostat & Wiring
Check Control Circuit with Voltmeter
Test Capacitor
Test Continuity of Overload
Test Motor Windings
Use Test Cord
Test Continuity of Coil & Contacts
Test Continuity of Coil And Contacts
Test Control Circuit with Voltmeter
Test Voltage
♦ Repair or Replace
Test Motor Windings
Check Resistance of Anticipator
Test For Leaks, Add Refrigerant
Remove Restriction, Replace Restricted Part
Test Heater Element and Controls
♦ Inspect Filter-Clean or Replace
♦ Inspect Coil - Clean
♦ Check Blower Speed, Duct Static Press, Filter
Reduce Blower Speed
♦
Recover Part of Charge
Inspect Coil - Clean
♦
Recover Charge, Evacuate, Recharge
Remove Obstruction to Air Flow
Check Windows, Doors, Vent Fans, Etc.
Relocate Thermostat
Readjust Air Volume Dampers
Refigure Cooling Load
Replace Compressor
Test Compressor Efficiency
Test Compressor Efficiency
♦ Replace Valve
Remove Restriction or Replace Expansion Device
Replace Valve
Replace Valve
Tighten Bulb Bracket
Check Valve Operation
Tighten Bolts
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♦ ♦ ♦ Replace Valve or Solenoid
♦ ♦ ♦
♦ Test Control
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Test Defrost Thermostat
Check Flowrator & Seat or Replace Flowrator
Heating Cycle Only (Heat Pump)

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See Service Procedure Ref.

High head pressure

High suction pressure

Low head pressure

Low suction pressure

Test Method
Remedy
Unit will not defrost

Unit will not terminate defrost

System runs - blows cold air in heating

Compressor is noisy

Certain areas too cool, others too warm

Not cool enough on warm days

Too cool and then too warm

System runs continuously - little cooling/htg

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System
Operating
Pressures

Unsatisfactory Cooling/Heating

Compressor runs - goes off on overload

Condenser fan will not start

Evaporator fan will not start

Compressor will not start - fan runs

SYMPTOM

DOTS IN ANALYSIS
GUIDE INDICATE
"POSSIBLE CAUSE"

System will not start

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Comp. and Cond. Fan will not start

No Cooling

Complaint

S-1
S-1
S-1
S-2, S-3
S-2, S-3
S-17A
S-3
S-4
S-15
S-17A
S-17B
S-17D
S-7, S-8
S-7
S-4
S-1
S-16
S-16
S-3B
S-101,103
S-112
S-26,S-27

S-200
S-200
S-113
S-114

S-115
S-104
S-104
S-110
S-110

S-105
S-110
S-21, 122
S-24
S-25
S-111

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
S-1
S-2
S-3
S-3A
S-3B
S-3C
S-3D
S-4
S-5
S-6
S-7
S-8
S-9
S-10
S-11
S-15
S-15A
S-15B
S-16A
S-16B
S-16C
S-16D
S-16E
S-17
S-17A
S-17B
S-17D
S-18
S-21
S-24
S-25

Checking Voltage .......................................... 30
Checking Wiring ............................................ 30
Checking Thermostat, Wiring & Anticipator .. 30
Thermostat & Wiring ..................................... 30
Cooling Anticipator ........................................ 31
Heating Anticipator ........................................ 31
Checking Encoded Thermostats ................... 31
Checking Transformer & Control Circuit ....... 32
Checking Cycle Protector ............................. 32
Checking Time Delay Relay .......................... 32
Checking Contactor and/or Relays ................ 33
Checking Contactor Contacts ....................... 33
Checking Fan Relay Contact ........................ 33
Copeland Comfort™ Alert Diagnostics .......... 34
Checking Loss of Charge Protector ............... 36
Checking Capacitor ....................................... 36
Resistance Check ......................................... 37
Capacitance Check ....................................... 37
Checking Fan & Blower Motor
Windings (PSC Motors) ............................... 37
Checking Fan & Blower Motor (ECM Motors) 38
Checking ECM Motor Windings .................... 41
ECM CFM Adjustments ................................ 41
Checking GE X13™ Motors .......................... 42
Checking Compressor Windings ................... 43
Resistance Test ............................................ 43
Ground Test .................................................. 43
Operation Test .............................................. 44
Testing Crankcase Heater (optional item) ..... 44
Checking Reversing Valve Solenoid .............. 44
Testing Defrost Control .................................. 44
Testing Defrost Thermostat ........................... 45

S-40
S-41
S-41A
S-60
S-61A
S-61B
S-62
S-100
S-101
S-102
S-103
S-104
S-105A
S-105B
S-106
S-107
S-108
S-109
S-110
S-111
S-112
S-113
S-114
S-115
S-120
S-122
S-202
S-203
S-204

MBR & AR*F Electronic Blower Time Delay .. 45
MBE & AEPF with Single Speed
Air Conditioning ............................................ 47
MBE & AEPF with Single Speed
Heat Pumps ................................................. 47
Electric Heater (optional item) ....................... 49
Checking Heater Limit Control(S) .................. 50
Checking Heater Fuse Line ........................... 50
Checking Heater Elements ........................... 50
Refrigeration Repair Practice ......................... 50
Leak Testing ................................................. 51
Evacuation .................................................... 51
Charging ........................................................ 52
Checking Compressor Efficiency .................. 53
Piston Kit Chart ............................................ 53
Thermostatic Expansion Valve ...................... 53
Overfeeding ................................................... 54
Underfeeding ................................................. 54
Superheat ..................................................... 54
Checking Subcooling .................................... 55
Checking Expansion Valve Operation ........... 55
Fixed Orifice Restriction Devices .................. 56
Checking Restricted Liquid Line .................... 56
Refrigerant Overcharge .................................. 56
Non-condensables ........................................ 56
Compressor Burnout ..................................... 56
Refrigerant Piping .......................................... 57
Replacing Reversing Valve ............................ 59
Duct Static Pressure
& Static Pressure Drop Across Coils ............ 59
Air Handler External Static ........................... 59
Coil Static Pressure Drop ............................. 60

HIGH VOLTAGE!
DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR INSTALLING THIS
UNIT. MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

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S-2 CHECKING WIRING

S-1 CHECKING VOLTAGE
1. Remove outer case, control panel cover, etc., from unit
being tested.
With power ON:

WARNING
Line Voltage now present.
2. Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage across terminals
L1 and L2 of the contactor for the condensing unit or at the
field connections for the air handler or heaters.
3. No reading - indicates open wiring, open fuse(s) no power
or etc., from unit to fused disconnect service. Repair as
needed.
4. With ample voltage at line voltage connectors, energize
the unit.
5. Measure the voltage with the unit starting and operating,
and determine the unit Locked Rotor Voltage. NOTE: If
checking heaters, be sure all heating elements are
energized.
Locked Rotor Voltage is the actual voltage available at
the compressor during starting, locked rotor, or a stalled
condition. Measured voltage should be above minimum
listed in chart below.
To measure Locked Rotor Voltage attach a voltmeter to
the run "R" and common "C" terminals of the compressor,
or to the T1 and T2 terminals of the contactor. Start the unit
and allow the compressor to run for several seconds, then
shut down the unit. Immediately attempt to restart the
unit while measuring the Locked Rotor Voltage.
6. Lock rotor voltage should read within the voltage tabulation as shown. If the voltage falls below the minimum
voltage, check the line wire size. Long runs of undersized
wire can cause low voltage. If wire size is adequate, notify
the local power company in regard to either low or high
voltage.
REMOTE CONDENSING UNITS
BLOWER COILS
VOLTAGE

MIN.

MAX.

208/230

198

253

115

104

127

NOTE: When operating electric heaters on voltages other
than 240 volts, refer to the System Operation section on
electric heaters to calculate temperature rise and air flow.
Low voltage may cause insufficient heating.

1. Check wiring visually for signs of overheating, damaged
insulation and loose connections.
2. Use an ohmmeter to check continuity of any suspected
open wires.
3. If any wires must be replaced, replace with comparable
gauge and insulation thickness.

S-3 CHECKING THERMOSTAT, WIRING, AND
ANTICIPATOR
THERMOSTAT WIRE SIZING CHART
LENGTH OF RUN
25 feet
50 feet
75 feet
100 feet
125 feet
150 feet

MIN. COPPER WIRE
GAUGE (AWG)
18
16
14
14
12
12

S-3A THERMOSTAT AND WIRING

WARNING
Line Voltage now present.
With power ON, thermostat calling for cooling
1. Use a voltmeter to check for 24 volts at thermostat wires
C and Y in the condensing unit control panel.
2. No voltage indicates trouble in the thermostat, wiring or
external transformer source.
3. Check the continuity of the thermostat and wiring. Repair
or replace as necessary.
Indoor Blower Motor
With power ON:

WARNING
Line Voltage now present.
1. Set fan selector switch at thermostat to "ON" position.
2. With voltmeter, check for 24 volts at wires C and G.
3. No voltage indicates the trouble is in the thermostat or
wiring.

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4. Check the continuity of the thermostat and wiring. Repair
or replace as necessary.
Resistance Heaters
1. Set room thermostat to a higher setting than room
temperature so both stages call for heat.

element helping the thermostat call for the next cooling cycle.
This prevents the room temperature from rising too high
before the system is restarted. A properly sized anticipator
should maintain room temperature within 1 1/2 to 2 degree
range.

2. With voltmeter, check for 24 volts at each heater relay.
Note: BBA/BBC heater relays are DC voltage.

The anticipator is supplied in the thermostat and is not to be
replaced. If the anticipator should fail for any reason, the
thermostat must be changed.

3. No voltage indicates the trouble is in the thermostat or
wiring.

S-3C HEATING ANTICIPATOR

4. Check the continuity of the thermostat and wiring. Repair
or replace as necessary.

The heating anticipator is a wire wound adjustable heater
which is energized during the "ON" cycle to help prevent
overheating of the conditioned space.

NOTE: Consideration must be given to how the heaters are
wired (O.D.T. and etc.). Also safety devices must be checked
for continuity.

S-3B COOLING ANTICIPATOR

The anticipator is a part of the thermostat and if it should fail
for any reason, the thermostat must be replaced. See the
following tables for recommended heater anticipator setting
in accordance to the number of electric heaters installed.

The cooling anticipator is a small heater (resistor) in the
thermostat. During the "off" cycle, it heats the bimetal

S-3D TROUBLESHOOTING ENCODED TWO STAGE COOLING THERMOSTATS OPTIONS

Troubleshooting Encoded Two Stage Cooling Thermostats Options
T
E
S
T

TEST
INDICATION

INPUT
FROM
THERMOSTAT

POWER
TO
THERMOSTAT

FUNCTION

SIGNAL OUT

SIGNAL FAN

S1 +

LOW SPEED COOL

YCON +

Y1

* S1 - *

* LO SPEED COOL *

* YCON - *

* Y / Y2 HI *

S1 + -

HI SPEED COOL

YCON + -

Y / Y2

S2 +

LO SPEED HEAT

W1 HEATER

W / W1

S2 -

O

ED -

O

S2 + -

LO SPEED HEAT

W1 HEATER

W / W1

HI SPEED HEAT

W2 HEATER

EM / W2

* ERROR CONDITION ( DIODE ON THERMOSTAT BACKWARDS )

SEE NOTE 3

( FUTURE USE )
SEE NOTE 3

S3 +

G

NONE

G

* S3 - *

N/A

N/A

N/A

* ERROR CONDITION ( S3 CAN ONLY READ + )

* S3 + - *

N/A

N/A

N/A

* ERROR CONDITION ( S3 CAN ONLY READ + )

R+-

24 VAC

R TO T'STAT

R

COM

GND

COM TO T'STAT

C1 , C2

NOTES:
1.) THE TEST SPADE CAN BE CONNECTED TO ANY OTHER TEST SPADE ON EITHER BOARD.
2.) THE + LED WILL BE RED AND WILL LIGHT TO INDICATE + HALF CYCLES.
THE - LED WILL BE GREEN AND WILL LIGHT TO INDICATE - HALF CYCLES.
BOTH RED AND GREEN ILLUMINATED WILL INDICATE FULL CYCLES DENOTED BY + - .
3.) SIGNAL OUT CONDITION FOR W1 , W2 HEATER WILL BE AFFECTED BY OT1 PJ4 AND OT2 PJ2
JUMPERS AND OUTDOOR THERMOSTATS ATTACHED. THE TABLE ABOVE ASSUMES OT1 PJ4 IS
REMOVED AND OT2 PJ2 IS MADE WITH NO OUTDOOR THERMOSTATS ATTACHED.

The chart above provides troubleshooting for either version of the encoded thermostat option. This provides diagnostic
information for the GMC CHET18-60 or a conventional two cool / two stage heat thermostat with IN4005 diodes added as called
out in the above section.
A test lead or jumper wire can be added from the test terminal to any terminal on the B13682-74 or B13682-71 variable speed
terminal board and provide information through the use of the LED lights on the B13682-71 VSTB control. Using this chart,
a technician can determine if the proper input signal is being received by the encoded VSTB control and diagnose any
problems that may be relayed to the output response of the B13682-74 VSTM control.
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S-4 CHECKING TRANSFORMER
AND CONTROL CIRCUIT

With power ON:

WARNING
Line Voltage now present.
1. Apply 24 VAC to terminals R1 and R2.
2. Should read 24 VAC at terminals Y1 and Y2.
3. Remove 24 VAC at terminals R1 and R2.
4. Should read 0 VAC at Y1 and Y2.
A step-down transformer (208/240 volt primary to 24 volt secondary) is provided with each indoor unit. This allows ample
capacity for use with resistance heaters. The outdoor sections do not contain a transformer.

WARNING
Disconnect ALL power before servicing.

1. Remove control panel cover, or etc., to gain access to
transformer.

5. Reapply 24 VAC to R1 and R2 - within approximately
three (3) to four (4) minutes should read 24 VAC at Y1 and
Y 2.
If not as above - replace relay.

S-6 CHECKING TIME DELAY RELAY
Time delay relays are used in some of the blower cabinets to
improve efficiency by delaying the blower off time. Time
delays are also used in electric heaters to sequence in
multiple electric heaters.

With power ON:

WARNING
Line Voltage now present.
2. Using a voltmeter, check voltage across secondary voltage side of transformer (R to C).
3. No voltage indicates faulty transformer, bad wiring, or bad
splices.
4. Check transformer primary voltage at incoming line voltage connections and/or splices.
5

If line voltage available at primary voltage side of transformer and wiring and splices good, transformer is inoperative. Replace.

S-5 CHECKING CYCLE PROTECTOR
Some models feature a solid state, delay-on make after break
time delay relay installed in the low voltage circuit. This
control is used to prevent short cycling of the compressor
under certain operating conditions.
The component is normally closed (R1 to Y1). A power
interruption will break circuit (R1 to Y1) for approximately three
minutes before resetting.
1. Remove wire from Y1 terminal.
2. Wait for approximately four (4) minutes if machine was
running.

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WARNING
Disconnect ALL power before servicing.

1. Tag and disconnect all wires from male spade connections of relay.
2. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance across
terminals H1 and H2. Should read approximately 150
ohms.
3. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity across terminals 3 and 1, and 4 and 5.
4. Apply 24 volts to terminals H1 and H2. Check for
continuity across other terminals - should test continuous. If not as above - replace.
NOTE: The time delay for the contacts to make will be
approximately 20 to 50 seconds and to open after the coil is
de-energized is approximately 40 to 90 seconds.

OHMMETER

TESTING COIL CIRCUIT

SERVICING
S-7 CHECKING CONTACTOR AND/OR RELAYS

WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE!
Disconnect ALL power before servicing or installing.
Multiple power sources may be present. Failure to do
so may cause property damage, personal injury
or death.

T2

T1

CC

VOLT/OHM
METER
L2

The compressor contactor and other relay holding coils are
wired into the low or line voltage circuits. When the control
circuit is energized, the coil pulls in the normally open
contacts or opens the normally closed contacts. When the
coil is de-energized, springs return the contacts to their
normal position.
NOTE: Most single phase contactors break only one side of
the line (L1), leaving 115 volts to ground present at most
internal components.

L1

Ohmmeter for testing holding coil
Voltmeter for testing contacts

TESTING COMPRESSOR CONTACTOR

S-9 CHECKING FAN RELAY CONTACTS

1. Remove the leads from the holding coil.
2. Using an ohmmeter, test across the coil terminals.
If the coil does not test continuous, replace the relay or
contactor.

S-8 CHECKING CONTACTOR CONTACTS

WARNING
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY.
Disconnect Electrical Power Supply:
1. Disconnect the wire leads from the terminal (T) side of the
contactor.
2. With power ON, energize the contactor.

1. Disconnect wires leads from terminals 2 and 4 of Fan
Relay Cooling and 2 and 4, 5 and 6 of Fan Relay Heating.
2. Using an ohmmeter, test between 2 and 4 - should read
open. Test between 5 and 6 - should read continuous.
3. With power ON, energize the relays.

WARNING
Line Voltage now present.

WARNING

4

Line Voltage now present.
3. Using a voltmeter, test across terminals.
A. L2 - T1 - No voltage indicates CC1 contacts open.

3

OHMMETER
2

5

1

If a no voltage reading is obtained - replace the contactor.
TESTING FAN RELAY
4. Using an ohmmeter, test between 2 and 4 - should read
continuous . Test between 5 and 6 - should read open.
5. If not as above, replace the relay.

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S-10 COPELAND COMFORT ALERT™
DIAGNOSTICS
Applies to ASC13 & ASH13

Comfort Alert™ is self-contained with no required external
sensors and is designed to install directly into the electrical
box of any residential condensing unit that has a Copeland
Scroll™ compressor inside.
Once attached, Comfort Alert™ provides around-the-clock
monitoring for common electrical problems, compressor
defects and broad system faults. If a glitch is detected, an
LED indicator flashes the proper alert codes to help you
quickly pinpoint the problem. See Diagnostic Table on
following page.)

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DIAGNOSTICS TABLE
Status LED
Green “POWER”
Red “TRIP”

Status LED Description
Module has power

Status LED Troubleshooting Information
Supply voltage is present at module terminals

Thermostat demand signal

1. Compressor protector is open

Y1 is present, but the

2. Outdoor unit power disconnect is open

compressor is not

3. Compressor circuit breaker or fuse(s) is open

running

4. Broken wire or connector is not making contact
5. Low pressure switch open if present in system
6. Compressor contactor has failed open

Yellow “ALERT”
Flash Code 1

Long Run Time

1. Low refrigerant charge

Compressor is

2. Evaporator blower is not running

running extremely

3. Evaporator coil is frozen

long run cycles

4. Faulty metering device
5. Condenser coil is dirty
6. Liquid line restriction (filter drier blocked if present in system)
7. Thermostat is malfunctioning
1. High head pressure

Yellow “ALERT”

System Pressure Trip

Flash Code 2

Discharge or suction

2. Condenser coil poor air circulation (dirty, blocked, damaged)

pressure out of limits or

3. Condenser fan is not running

compressor overloaded

4. Return air duct has substantial leakage
5. If low pressure switch present in system,
check Flash Code 1 information

Yellow “ALERT”
Flash Code 3

Short Cycling

1. Thermostat demand signal is intermittent

Compressor is running

2. Time delay relay or control board defective

only briefly

3. If high pressure switch present go to Flash Code 2 information
4. If low pressure switch present go to Flash Code 1 information

Yellow “ALERT”

Locked Rotor

1. Run capacitor has failed
2. Low line voltage (contact utility if voltage at disconnect is low)

Flash Code 4

3. Excessive liquid refrigerant in compressor
4. Compressor bearings are seized
Yellow “ALERT”

Open Circuit

1. Outdoor unit power disconnect is open
2. Compressor circuit breaker or fuse(s) is open

Flash Code 5

3. Compressor contactor has failed open
4. High pressure switch is open and requires manual reset
5. Open circuit in compressor supply wiring or connections
6. Unusually long compressor protector reset time
due to extreme ambient temperature
7. Compressor windings are damaged
Yellow “ALERT”
Flash Code 6

Open Start Circuit
Current only in run circuit

1. Run capacitor has failed
2. Open circuit in compressor start wiring or connections
3. Compressor start winding is damaged

Yellow “ALERT”
Flash Code 7
Yellow “ALERT”
Flash Code 8
Yellow “ALERT”
Flash Code 9
•
•
•
•

Open Run Circuit
Current only in start circuit
Welded Contactor
Compressor always runs
Low Voltage
Control circuit < 17VAC

1. Open circuit in compressor run wiring or connections
2. Compressor run winding is damaged
1. Compressor contactor has failed closed
2. Thermostat demand signal not connected to module
1. Control circuit transformer is overloaded
2. Low line voltage (contact utility if voltage at disconnect is low)

Flash Code number corresponds to a number of LED flashes, followed by a pause and then repeated
TRIP and ALERT LEDs flashing at same time means control circuit voltage is too low for operation.
Reset ALERT Flash code by removing 24VAC power from module
Last ALERT Flash code is displayed for 1 minute after module is powered on.

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S-11 CHECKING LOSS OF CHARGE PROTECTOR
(Heat Pump Models)
The loss of charge protector senses the pressure in the liquid
line and will open its contacts on a drop in pressure. The low
pressure control will automatically reset itself with a rise in
pressure.
The low pressure control is designed to cut-out (open) at
approximately 7 PSIG. It will automatically cut-in (close) at
approximately 25 PSIG.

START
CAPACITOR

RED 10
VIOLET 20
YELLOW 12
START
RELAY

Test for continuity using a VOM and if not as above, replace
the control.

CAPACITOR, RUN
A run capacitor is wired across the auxiliary and main
windings of a single phase permanent split capacitor motor.
The capacitors primary function is to reduce the line current
while greatly improving the torque characteristics of a motor.
This is accomplished by using the 90° phase relationship
between the capacitor current and voltage in conjunction with
the motor windings, so that the motor will give two phase
operation when connected to a single phase circuit. The
capacitor also reduces the line current to the motor by
improving the power factor.

COM
HERM
FAN

S-15 CHECKING CAPACITOR

ORANGE 5

T2 T1
L2 L1

RUN
CAPACITOR

CONTACTOR

HARD START KIT WIRING

S-15A RESISTANCE CHECK

The line side of this capacitor is marked with "COM" and is
wired to the line side of the circuit.
CAPACITOR, START
SCROLL COMPRESSOR MODELS
In most cases hard start components are not required on
Scroll compressor equipped units due to a non-replaceable
check valve located in the discharge line of the compressor.
However, in installations that encounter low lock rotor voltage, a hard start kit can improve starting characteristics and
reduce light dimming within the home. Only hard start kits
approved by Amana® brand or Copeland should be used.
"Kick Start" and/or "Super Boost" kits are not approved start
assist devices.
The discharge check valve closes off high side pressure to the
compressor after shut down allowing equalization through the
scroll flanks. Equalization requires only about ½ second.

1. Discharge capacitor and remove wire leads.

WARNING
Discharge capacitor through a 20 to 30 OHM
resistor before handling.

OHMMETER

To prevent the compressor from short cycling, a Time Delay
Relay (Cycle Protector) has been added to the low voltage
circuit.
RELAY, START
A potential or voltage type relay is used to take the start
capacitor out of the circuit once the motor comes up to speed.
This type of relay is position sensitive. The normally closed
contacts are wired in series with the start capacitor and the
relay holding coil is wired parallel with the start winding. As
the motor starts and comes up to speed, the increase in
voltage across the start winding will energize the start relay
holding coil and open the contacts to the start capacitor.
Two quick ways to test a capacitor are a resistance and a
capacitance check.
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CAPACITOR

TESTING CAPACITOR RESISTANCE
2. Set an ohmmeter on its highest ohm scale and connect
the leads to the capacitor A. Good Condition - indicator swings to zero and slowly
returns to infinity. (Start capacitor with bleed resistor will
not return to infinity. It will still read the resistance of the
resistor).

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B. Shorted - indicator swings to zero and stops there replace.

1. Remove the motor leads from its respective connection
points and capacitor (if applicable).

C. Open - no reading - replace. (Start capacitor would
read resistor resistance.)

2. Check the continuity between each of the motor leads.

S-15B CAPACITANCE CHECK
Using a hookup as shown below, take the amperage and
voltage readings and use them in the formula:

3. Touch one probe of the ohmmeter to the motor frame
(ground) and the other probe in turn to each lead.
If the windings do not test continuous or a reading is obtained
from lead to ground, replace the motor.

S-16B CHECKING FAN AND BLOWER MOTOR
(ECM MOTORS)

VOLTMETER

15 AMP
FUSE

AMMETER

CAPACITOR

An ECM is an Electronically Commutated Motor which offers
many significant advantages over PSC motors. The ECM
has near zero rotor loss, synchronous machine operation,
variable speed, low noise, and programmable air flow. Because of the sophisticated electronics within the ECM
motor, some technicians are intimated by the ECM motor;
however, these fears are unfounded. GE offers two ECM
motor testers, and with a VOM meter, one can easily perform
basic troubleshooting on ECM motors. An ECM motor
requires power (line voltage) and a signal (24 volts) to
operate. The ECM motor stator contains permanent magnet.
As a result, the shaft feels "rough" when turned by hand. This
is a characteristic of the motor, not an indication of defective
bearings.

WARNING
Line Voltage now present.

TESTING CAPACITANCE

1. Disconnect the 5-pin connector from the motor.
2. Using a volt meter, check for line voltage at terminals #4
& #5 at the power connector. If no voltage is present:

WARNING
Discharge capacitor through a 20 to 30 OHM
resistor before handling.

Capacitance (MFD) = 2650 X Amperage
Voltage

S-16A CHECKING FAN AND BLOWER MOTOR
WINDINGS (PSC MOTORS)
The auto reset fan motor overload is designed to protect the
motor against high temperature and high amperage conditions by breaking the common circuit within the motor, similar
to the compressor internal overload. However, heat generated within the motor is faster to dissipate than the compressor, allow at least 45 minutes for the overload to reset, then
retest.

3. Check the unit for incoming power See section S-1.
4. Check the control board, See section S-40.
5. If line voltage is present, reinsert the 5-pin connector and
remove the 16-pin connector.
6. Check for signal (24 volts) at the transformer.
7. Check for signal (24 volts) from the thermostat to the "G"
terminal at the 16-pin connector.
8. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity from the #1 &
#3 (common pins) to the transformer neutral or "C"
thermostat terminal. If you do not have continuity, the
motor may function erratically. Trace the common circuits, locate and repair the open neutral.
9. Set the thermostat to "Fan-On". Using a voltmeter,
check for 24 volts between pin # 15 (G) and common.
10. Disconnect power to compressor. Set thermostat to call
for cooling. Using a voltmeter, check for 24 volts at pin #
6 and/or #14.
11. Set the thermostat to a call for heating. Using a voltmeter, check for 24 volts at pin #2 and/or #11.

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}

1
2

Lines 1 and 2 will be connected
for 12OVAC Power Connector
applications only

3

Gnd

4

AC Line Connection

5

AC Line Connection

4. Using an ohmmeter, check the motor windings for
continuity to ground (pins to motor shell). If the ohmmeter indicates continuity to ground, the motor is defective
and must be replaced.
5. Using an ohmmeter, check the windings for continuity
(pin to pin). If no continuity is indicated, the thermal limit
(over load) device may be open. Allow motor to cool and
retest.
3-pin motor
connector

OUT -

8

16

OUT +

ADJUST +/-

7

15

G (FAN)

Y1

6

14

Y/Y2

COOL

5

13

EM Ht/W2

DELAY

4

12

24 Vac (R)

COMMON2

3

11

HEAT

W/W1

2

10

BK/PWM (SPEED)

COMMON1

1

9

O (REV VALVE)

16-PIN ECM HARNESS CONNECTOR
If you do not read voltage and continuity as described, the
problem is in the control or interface board, but not the motor.
If you register voltage as described , the ECM power head is
defective and must be replaced.

S-16C CHECKING ECM MOTOR WINDINGS

16-pin
connector

5-pin
connector

S-16D ECM CFM ADJUSTMENTS
MBE MOTOR

This section references the operation characteristics of the
MBE model motor only. The ECM control board is factory
set with the dipswitch #4 in the “ON” position and all other
dipswitches are factory set in the “OFF” position. When
MBE is used with 2-stage cooling units, dipswitch #4
should be in the "OFF" position.
For most applications, the settings are to be changed
according to the electric heat size and the outdoor unit
selection.
The MBE product uses a General Electric ECMTM motor.
This motor provides many features not available on the
traditional PSC motor. These features include:
•
•
•
•

Improved Efficiency
Constant CFM
Soft Start and Stop
Improved Humidity Control

MOTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT

1. Disconnect the 5-pin and the 16-pin connectors from the
ECM power head.
2. Remove the 2 screws securing the ECM power head and
separate it from the motor.
3. Disconnect the 3-pin motor connector from the power
head and lay it aside.

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Each ECM™ blower motor has been preprogrammed for
operation at 4 distinct airflow levels when operating in
Cooling/Heat Pump mode or Electric Heat mode. These 4
distinct levels may also be adjusted slightly lower or higher
if desired. The adjustment between levels and the trim
adjustments are made by changing the dipswitch(s) either
to an "OFF" or "ON" position.

- Does removing panel or filter
reduce "puffing"?
- Check/replace filter.
- Check/correct duct restrictions.
- Adjust to correct blower speed setting.

- Incorrect or dirty filter(s).
- Incorrect supply or return ductwork.
- Incorrect blower speed setting.

- Varies up and down
or intermittent.

- "Hunts" or "puffs" at
high CFM (speed).

----

- Check line voltage for variation or "sag".
- Check low voltage connections
(G, Y, W, R, C) at
motor, unseated pins in motor
harness connectors.
- Check-out system controls - Thermostat.
- Perform Moisture Check.*

----

- Variation in 230 Vac to motor.
- Unseated pins in wiring harness
connectors.
- Erratic CFM command from
"BK" terminal.
- Improper thermostat connection or setting.
- Moisture present in motor/control module.

- It is normal for motor to
oscillate with
no load on shaft.

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.

----

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.
Wait 5 minutes after
disconnecting power before
opening motor.
- Handle electronic motor/control with care.

- Check for loose motor mount.
- Make sure blower wheel is tight on shaft.
- Perform motor/control replacement check,
ECM motors only.

- Loose motor mount.
- Blower wheel not tight on motor shaft.
- Bad motor/control module.

- Motor rocks,
but won't start.

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*Moisture Check
- Connectors are oriented "down" (or as recommended by equipment manufacturer).
- Arrange harnesses with "drip loop" under motor.
- Check for low airflow (too much latent capacity).
- Is condensate drain plugged?
- Check and plug leaks in return ducts, cabinet.
- Check for undercharged condition.
Note: You must use the correct replacement control/motor module since they are factory programmed for specific operating modes. Even though they look alike, different modules may have completely different
functionality. The ECM variable speed motors are c
Important Note: Using the wrong motor/control module voids all product warranties and may produce unexpected results.

- Motor starts,
but runs
erratically.

- Motor
oscillates up &
down while
being tested
off of blower.

- Motor won't
start.

----

- No movement.

----

Cautions and Notes

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.
Wait 5 minutes after
disconnecting power before
opening motor.
- Handle electronic motor/control with care.

----

Corrective Action

- Check 230 Vac power at motor.
- Check low voltage (24 Vac R to C) at motor.
- Check low voltage connections
(G, Y, W, R, C) at motor.
- Check for unseated pins in connectors
on motor harness.
- Test with a temporary jumper between R - G.
-

- This is normal start-up for
variable speed motor.

Possible Causes

- Manual disconnect switch off or
door switch open.
- Blown fuse or circuit breaker.
- 24 Vac wires miswired.
- Unseated pins in wiring
harness connectors.
- Bad motor/control module.
- Moisture present in motor or control module.

Fault Description(s)

Symptom

- Motor rocks
slightly
when starting.

Troubleshooting Chart for ECM Variable Speed Air Circulator Blower Motors

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- Turn power OFF prior to repair.

- Check for loose blower housing,
panels, etc.
- Check for air whistling thru seams in
ducts, cabinets or panels.
- Check for cabinet/duct deformation.
- Does removing panel or filter
reduce "puffing"?
- Check/replace filter.
- Check/correct duct restrictions.
- Adjust to correct blower speed setting.

- Loose blower housing, panels, etc.
- High static creating high blower
speed.
- Air leaks in ductwork, cabinets,
or panels.
- High static creating high blower speed.
- Incorrect or dirty filter(s).
- Incorrect supply or return ductwork.
- Incorrect blower speed setting.

- Moisture in motor/control module.

- Noisy blower or cabinet.

- "Hunts" or "puffs" at
high CFM (speed).

- Motor failure or
malfunction has
occurred and moisture
is present.

- Replace motor and perform
Moisture Check.*

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.

- Check/replace filter.
- Check/correct duct restrictions.
- Adjust to correct blower speed setting.

- High static creating high blower speed.
- Incorrect supply or return ductwork.
- Incorrect or dirty filter(s).
- Incorrect blower speed setting.

- Air noise.

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.
Wait 5 minutes after
disconnecting power before
opening motor.
- Handle electronic motor/control
with care.

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.

- Check for Triac switched t'stat
or solid state relay.

- Current leakage from controls
into G, Y, or W.

- Blower won't shut off.

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.
Wait 5 minutes after
disconnecting power before
opening motor.
- Handle electronic motor/control
with care.

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.
Wait 5 minutes after
disconnecting power before
opening motor.
- Handle electronic motor/control
with care.

- "R" missing/not connected at motor.
- Fan in delay mode.

- Check low voltage (Thermostat)
wires and connections.
- Verify fan is not in delay mode wait until delay complete.
- Perform motor/control replacement
check, ECM motors only.

Cautions and Notes

- Stays at high CFM.

- 24 Vac wires miswired or loose.
- "R" missing/not connected at motor.
- Fan in delay mode.

Corrective Action

- Is fan in delay mode? - wait until delay time complete.
- Perform motor/control replacement check, ECM
motors only.

- Stays at low CFM despite
system call for cool
or heat CFM.

Possible Causes

Troubleshooting Chart for ECM Variable Speed Air Circulator Blower Motors

Fault Description(s)

*Moisture Check
- Connectors are oriented "down" (or as recommended by equipment manufacturer).
- Arrange harnesses with "drip loop" under motor.
- Check for low airflow (too much latent capacity).
- Is condensate drain plugged?
- Check and plug leaks in return ducts, cabinet.
- Check for undercharged condition.
Note: You must use the correct replacement control/motor module since they are factory programmed for specific operating modes. Even though they look alike, different modules may have completely different
functionality. The ECM variable speed motors are c
Important Note: Using the wrong motor/control module voids all product warranties and may produce unexpected results.

- Evidence of
Moisture.

- Excessive
noise.

- Motor starts,
but runs
erratically.

Symptom

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DIPSWITCH FUNCTIONS

The MBE air handler motor has an electronic control that
contains an eight (8) position dip switch. The function of
these dipswitches are shown in Table 1.
Dipsw itch Num ber
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Function
Electric Heat
N/A
Indoor Therm ostat
Cooling & Heat Pum p CFM
CFM Trim Adjust

Table 1
CFM DELIVERY

Tables 2, 2A and 3, 3A show the CFM output for dipswitch
combinations 1-2, 5-6 and 7-8.

Dipswitch 1/2 & 7/8
AEPF 1830

Heating
Element

Switch
Position

Switch
Position

Emergency Heat Pump
Backup
With Backup

(kw)

1

2

7

8

UP TO 10

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

1100

1210

UP TO 10

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

890

935

5

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

700

770

AEPF3036 / 3137 / 4260

Heating
Element

Switch
Position

Switch
Position

(kw)

1

2

7

UP TO 20

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

2050

2150

UP TO 20

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

1750

1835

UP TO 15

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

1600

1680

UP TO 10

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

1200

1260

UP TO 10

ON

ON

OFF

ON

1020

1070

Emergency Heat Pump
Backup
With Backup

8

Table 3
Dipswitch 5/6 & 7/8

Electric Heat Operation

AEPF 1830

Model

MBE1200

MBE1600

MBE2000

Switch 1

Switch 2

CFM

OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON

OFF
OFF
ON
ON

1,200
1,000
800
600
1,600
1,400
1,200
1,000
2,000
1,800
1,600
1,200

OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON

Table 2

Switch
Position

Switch
Position

Indoor Airflow

5

6

7

8

Cooling

Heat Pump

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

1100

1100

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

800

800

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

600

600

AEPF3036 / 3137 / 4260
Switch
Position

Switch
Position

Indoor Airflow

5

6

7

8

Cooling

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

1800

Heat Pump
1800

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

1580

1580

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

1480

1480

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

1200

1200

ON

ON

OFF

ON

1020

1020

Table 3A
THERMOSTAT “FAN ONLY” MODE

Cooling/Heat Pump Operation
Model

MBE1200

MBE1600

MBE2000

Switch 5

Switch 6

CFM

OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON

OFF
OFF
ON
ON

1,200
1,000
800
600
1,600
1,400
1,200
1,000
1,600
1,400
1,200
1,000

OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON

During Fan Only Operations, the CFM output is 30% of the
cooling setting.
CFM TRIM ADJUST

Minor adjustments can be made through the dip switch
combination of 7-8. Table 4 shows the switch position for
this feature.
NOTE: The airflow will not make the decreasing adjustment
in Electric Heat mode.

C FM
+10%
-1 5 %

S w itc h 7
ON
OFF

S w itc h 8
OFF
ON

Table 4

Table 2A
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HUMIDITY CONTROL

When using a Humidstat (normally closed), cut jumper PJ6
on the control board. The Humidstat will only affect cooling
airflow by adjusting the Airflow to 85%.
TWO STAGE HEATING

When using staged electric heat, cut jumper PJ4 on the
control board.

S-16E CHECKING GE X13TM MOTORS
The GE X13TM Motor is a one piece, fully encapsulated, 3
phase brushless DC (single phase AC input) motor with ball
bearing construction. Unlike the ECM 2.3/2.5 motors, the GE
X13TM features an integral control module.
Note: The GE TECMate will not currently operate the GE
X13TM motor.
1. Using a voltmeter, check for 230 volts to the motor
connections L and N. If 230 volts is present, proceed to
step 2. If 230 volts is not present, check the line voltage
circuit to the motor.
2. Using a voltmeter, check for 24 volts from terminal C to
either terminal 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, depending on which tap is
being used, at the motor. If voltage present, proceed to
step 3. If no voltage, check 24 volt circuit to motor.

S-17 CHECKING COMPRESSOR

WARNING
Hermetic compressor electrical terminal venting can
be dangerous. When insulating material which
supports a hermetic compressor or electrical terminal
suddenly disintegrates due to physical abuse or as a
result of an electrical short between the terminal and
the compressor housing, the terminal may be
expelled, venting the vapor and liquid contents of the
compressor housing and system.

If the compressor terminal PROTECTIVE COVER and gasket
(if required) are not properly in place and secured, there is a
remote possibility if a terminal vents, that the vaporous and
liquid discharge can be ignited, spouting flames several feet,
causing potentially severe or fatal injury to anyone in its path.
This discharge can be ignited external to the compressor if
the terminal cover is not properly in place and if the discharge
impinges on a sufficient heat source.

3. If voltage was present in steps 1 and 2, the motor has
failed and will need to be replaced.

Ignition of the discharge can also occur at the venting terminal
or inside the compressor, if there is sufficient contaminant air
present in the system and an electrical arc occurs as the
terminal vents.

Note: When replacing motor, ensure the belly band is
between the vents on the motor and the wiring has the
proper drip loop to prevent condensate from entering the
motor.

Ignition cannot occur at the venting terminal without the
presence of contaminant air, and cannot occur externally
from the venting terminal without the presence of an external
ignition source.
Therefore, proper evacuation of a hermetic system is essential at the time of manufacture and during servicing.

High Voltage
Connections
3/16"

C L G N

To reduce the possibility of external ignition, all open flame,
electrical power, and other heat sources should be extinguished or turned off prior to servicing a system.
If the following test indicates shorted, grounded or open
windings, see procedures S-19 for the next steps to be taken.

S-17A RESISTANCE TEST
Each compressor is equipped with an internal overload.
The line break internal overload senses both motor amperage
and winding temperature. High motor temperature or amperage heats the disc causing it to open, breaking the common
circuit within the compressor on single phase units.

1 2 3 4 5
Low Voltage Connections
1/4”
GE X13TM MOTOR CONNECTIONS

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Heat generated within the compressor shell, usually due to
recycling of the motor, high amperage or insufficient gas to
cool the motor, is slow to dissipate. Allow at least three to
four hours for it to cool and reset, then retest.
Fuse, circuit breaker, ground fault protective device, etc. has
not tripped -

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HI-POT

1. Remove the leads from the compressor terminals.

See warnings S-17 before removing compressor
terminal cover.
2. Using an ohmmeter, test continuity between terminals SR, C-R, and C-S, on single phase units or terminals T2,
T2 and T3, on 3 phase units.

COMPRESSOR GROUND TEST
3. If a ground is indicated, then carefully remove the compressor terminal protective cover and inspect for loose
leads or insulation breaks in the lead wires.
4. If no visual problems indicated, carefully remove the leads
at the compressor terminals.

WARNING
Damage can occur to the glass embedded terminals if
the leads are not properly removed. This can result in
terminal and hot oil discharging.

C

OHMMETER

R

S
COMP

TESTING COMPRESSOR WINDINGS
If either winding does not test continuous, replace the
compressor.

Carefully retest for ground, directly between compressor
terminals and ground.
5. If ground is indicated, replace the compressor.

S-17D OPERATION TEST
If the voltage, capacitor, overload and motor winding test fail
to show the cause for failure:

NOTE: If an open compressor is indicated, allow ample time
for the internal overload to reset before replacing compressor.

S-17B GROUND TEST
If fuse, circuit breaker, ground fault protective device, etc.,
has tripped, this is a strong indication that an electrical
problem exists and must be found and corrected. The circuit
protective device rating must be checked, and its maximum
rating should coincide with that marked on the equipment
nameplate.
With the terminal protective cover in place, it is acceptable to
replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker ONE TIME ONLY
to see if it was just a nuisance opening. If it opens again, DO
NOT continue to reset.
Disconnect all power to unit, making sure that all power
legs are open.
1. DO NOT remove protective terminal cover. Disconnect
the three leads going to the compressor terminals at the
nearest point to the compressor.
2. Identify the leads and using a Megger, Hi-Potential
Ground Tester, or other suitable instrument which puts
out a voltage between 300 and 1500 volts, check for a
ground separately between each of the three leads and
ground (such as an unpainted tube on the compressor).
Do not use a low voltage output instrument such as a voltohmmeter.

1. Remove unit wiring from disconnect switch and wire a test
cord to the disconnect switch.
NOTE: The wire size of the test cord must equal the line wire
size and the fuse must be of the proper size and type.
2. With the protective terminal cover in place, use the three
leads to the compressor terminals that were disconnected at the nearest point to the compressor and
connect the common, start and run clips to the respective
leads.
3. Connect good capacitors of the right MFD and voltage
rating into the circuit as shown.
4. With power ON, close the switch.

WARNING
Line Voltage now present.

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A. If the compressor starts and continues to run, the cause
for failure is somewhere else in the system.
B. If the compressor fails to start - replace.

COPELAND COMPRESSOR
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If voltage is registered at the coil, tap the valve body lightly
while switching the system from HEATING to COOLING, etc.
If this fails to cause the valve to switch positions, remove the
coil connector cap and test the continuity of the reversing
valve solenoid coil. If the coil does not test continuous replace it.
If the coil test continuous and 24 volts is present at the coil
terminals, the valve is inoperative - replace it.

S-24 TESTING DEFROST CONTROL

S-18 TESTING CRANKCASE HEATER
(OPTIONAL ITEM)
The crankcase heater must be energized a minimum of four
(4) hours before the condensing unit is operated.
Crankcase heaters are used to prevent migration or accumulation of refrigerant in the compressor crankcase during the
off cycles and prevents liquid slugging or oil pumping on start
up.
A crankcase heater will not prevent compressor damage due
to a floodback or over charge condition.

WARNING
Disconnect ALL power before servicing.

To check the defrost control for proper sequencing, proceed
as follows: With power ON; unit not running.
1. Jumper defrost thermostat by placing a jumper wire
across the terminals "DFT" and "R" at defrost control
board.
2. Connect jumper across test pins on defrost control board.
3. Set thermostat to call for heating. System should go into
defrost within 21 seconds.
4. Immediately remove jumper from test pins.
5. Using VOM check for voltage across terminals "C & O".
Meter should read 24 volts.
6. Using VOM check for voltage across fan terminals DF1
and DF2 on the board. You should read line voltage (208230 VAC) indicating the relay is open in the defrost mode.
7. Using VOM check for voltage across "W2 & C" terminals
on the board. You should read 24 volts.

1. Disconnect the heater lead in wires.

8. If not as above, replace control board.

2. Using an ohmmeter, check heater continuity - should test
continuous. If not, replace.

9. Set thermostat to off position and disconnect power
before removing any jumpers or wires.

NOTE: The positive temperature coefficient crankcase heater
is a 40 watt 265 voltage heater. The cool resistance of the
heater will be approximately 1800 ohms. The resistance will
become greater as the temperature of the compressor shell
increases.

NOTE: Remove jumper across defrost thermostat before
returning system to service.

S-21 CHECKING REVERSING VALVE
AND SOLENOID
Occasionally the reversing valve may stick in the heating or
cooling position or in the mid-position.
When stuck in the mid-position, part of the discharge gas
from the compressor is directed back to the suction side,
resulting in excessively high suction pressure. An increase
in the suction line temperature through the reversing valve can
also be measured. Check operation of the valve by starting
the system and switching the operation from COOLING to
HEATING cycle.
If the valve fails to change its position, test the voltage (24V)
at the valve coil terminals, while the system is on the
COOLING cycle.
If no voltage is registered at the coil terminals, check the
operation of the thermostat an the continuity of the connecting wiring from the "O" terminal of the thermostat to the unit.
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S-25 TESTING DEFROST THERMOSTAT
1. Install a thermocouple type temperature test lead on the
tube adjacent to the defrost control. Insulate the lead
point of contact.
2. Check the temperature at which the control closes its
contacts by lowering the temperature of the control. Part
# 0130M00009P which is used on 2 and 2.5 ton units
should close at 34°F ± 5°F. Part # 0130M00001P which
is used on 3 thru 5 ton units should close at 31°F ± 3°F.
3. Check the temperature at which the control opens its
contacts by raising the temperature of the control. Part #
0130M00009P which is used on 2 and 2.5 ton units
should open at 60°F ± 5°F. Part # 0130M00001P which
is used on 3 thru 5 ton units should open at 75°F ± 6°F.
4. If not as above, replace control.

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S-40 AR*F & MBR ELECTRONIC BLOWERS
TIME DELAY RELAY
The MBR contains an Electronic Blower Time Delay Relay
board, B1370735. This board provides on/off time delays for
the blower motor in cooling and heat pump heating demands
when “G” is energized.
During a cooling or heat pump heating demand, 24Vac is
supplied to terminal “G” of the EBTDR to turn on the blower
motor. The EBTDR initiates a 7 second delay on and then
energizes it’s onboard relay. The relay on the EBTDR board
closes it’s normally open contacts and supplies power to the
blower motor. When the “G” input is removed, the EBTDR
initiates a 65 second delay off. When the 65 seconds delay
expires the onboard relay is de-energized and it’s contacts
open and remove power from the blower motor.
During an electric heat only demand, “W1” is energized but
“G” is not. The blower motor is connected to the normally
closed contacts of the relay on the EBTDR board. The other
side of this set of contacts is connected to the heat sequencer on the heater assembly that provides power to the
first heater element. When “W1” is energized, the sequencer
will close it’s contacts within 10 to 20 seconds to supply
power to the first heater element and to the blower motor
through the normally closed contacts on the relay on the
EBTDR. When the “W1” demand is removed, the sequencer
opens it contacts within 30 to 70 seconds and removes power
from the heater element and the blower motor.
The EBTDR also contains a speedup terminal to reduce the
delays during troubleshooting of the unit. When this terminal
is shorted to the common terminal, “C”, on the EBTDR board,
the delay ON time is reduced to 3 seconds and the delay OFF
time is reduced to 5 second.
Two additional terminals, M1 and M2, are on the EBTDR
board. These terminals are used to connect the unused leads
from the blower motor and have no affect on the board’s
operation.

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
This document covers the basic sequence of operation for a
typical application with a mercury bulb thermostat. When a
digital/electronic thermostat is used, the on/off staging of the
auxiliary heat will vary. Refer to the installation instructions and wiring diagrams provided with the MBR and
AR*F for specific wiring connections and system configuration.

AR*F & MBR
WITH SINGLE STAGE CONDENSERS
1.0 Cooling Operation
1.1 On a demand for cooling, the room thermostat energizes
“G” and “Y” and 24Vac is supplied to “Y” at the condensing
unit and the “G” terminal on the EBTDR board.
1.2 The compressor and condenser fan are turned on and
after a 7 second on delay, the relay on the EBTDR board
is energized and the blower motor starts.

1.3 When the cooling demand “Y” is satisfied, the room
thermostat removes the 24Vac from “G” and “Y”.
1.4 The compressor and condenser fan are turned off and after
a 65 second delay off, the relay on the EBTDR board is deenergized and the blower is turned off.
2.0 Heating Operation
2.1 On a demand for heat, the room thermostat energizes
“W1” and 24Vac is supplied to heat sequencer, HR1, on
the heater assembly.
2.2 The contacts M1 and M2 will close within 10 to 20
seconds and turn on heater element #1. The normally
closed contacts on the EBTDR are also connected to
terminal M1. When M1 and M2 close, the blower motor
will be energized thru the normally closed contacts on the
EBTDR board. At the same time, if the heater assembly
contains a second heater element, HR1 will contain a
second set of contacts, M3 and M4, which will close to
turn on heater element #2.
Note: If more than two heater elements are on the heater
assembly, it will contain a second heat sequencer, HR2,
which will control the 3rd and 4th heater elements if available.
If the first stage heat demand, “W1” cannot be satisfied by the
heat pump, the temperature indoors will continue to drop. The
room thermostat will then energize “W2” and 24Vac will be
supplied to HR2 on the heater assembly. When the “W2”
demand is satisfied, the room thermostat will remove the
24Vac from HR2. The contacts on HR2 will open between 30
to 70 seconds and heater elements #3 and #4 will be turned
off. On most digital/electronic thermostats, “W2” will
remain energized until the first stage demand “W1” is
satisfied and then the “W1” and “W2” demands will be
removed.
2.3 When the “W1” heat demand is satisfied, the room
thermostat will remove the 24Vac from HR1. Both set of
contacts on the relay opens within 30 to 70 seconds and
turn off the heater element(s) and the blower motor.

AR*F & MBR
WITH SINGLE STAGE HEAT PUMPS
3.0 Cooling Operation
On heat pump units, when the room thermostat set to the
cooling mode, 24Vac is supplied to “O” which energizes the
reversing valve. As long as the thermostat is set for cooling,
the reversing valve will be in the energized position for cooling.
3.1 On a demand for cooling, the room thermostat energizes
“G” and “Y” and 24Vac is supplied to “Y” at the heat pump
and the “G” terminal on the EBTDR board.
3.2 The heat pump turned on in the cooling mode and after a
7 second on delay, the relay on the EBTDR board is
energized and the blower motor starts.
3.3 When the cooling demand is satisfied, the room thermostat removes the 24Vac from “G” and “Y”.
3.4 The heat pump is turned off and after a 65 second delay
off, the relay on the EBTDR board is de-energized and the
blower motor is turned off.
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4.0 Heating Operation
On heat pump units, when the room thermostat set to the
heating mode, the reversing valve is not energized. As long
as the thermostat is set for heating, the reversing valve will be
in the de-energized position for heating except during a
defrost cycle. Some installations may use one or more
outdoor thermostats to restrict the amount of electric heat
that is available above a preset ambient temperature. Use of
optional controls such as these can change the operation of
the electric heaters during the heating mode. This sequence
of operation does not cover those applications.
4.1 On a demand for first stage heat with heat pump units, the
room thermostat energizes “G” and “Y” and 24Vac is
supplied to “Y” at the heat pump unit and the “G” terminal
on the EBTDR board. The heat pump is turned on in the
heating mode and the blower motor starts after a 7 second
on delay.
4.2 If the first stage heat demand cannot be satisfied by the
heat pump, the temperature indoors will continue to drop.
The room thermostat will then energize terminal “W2’ for
second stage heat and 24Vac will be supplied to heat
sequencer HR1 on the heater assembly.
4.3 HR1 contacts M1 and M2 will close will close within 10
to 20 seconds and turn on heater element #1. At the
same time, if the heater assembly contains a second
heater element, HR1 will contain a second set of contacts, M3 and M4, which will close and turn on heater
element #2. The blower motor is already on as a result
of terminal “G” on the EBTDR board being energized for
the first stage heat demand.
Note: If more than two heater elements are on the heater
assembly, it will contain a second heat sequencer, HR2,
which will control the 3rd and 4th heater elements if available.
If the second stage heat demand, “W2” cannot be satisfied by
the heat pump, the temperature indoors will continue to drop.
The room thermostat will then energize “W3” and 24Vac will
be supplied to HR2 on the heater assembly. When the “W3”
demand is satisfied, the room thermostat will remove the
24Vac from HR2. The contacts on HR2 will open between 30
to 70 seconds and heater elements #3 and #4 will be turned
off. On most digital/electronic thermostats, “W3” will
remain energized until the first stage heat demand “Y”
is satisfied and then the “G”, “Y”, “W2” and “W3”
demands will be removed.
4.4 As the temperature indoors increase, it will reach a point
where the second stage heat demand, “W2”, is satisfied.
When this happens, the room thermostat will remove the
24Vac from the coil of HR1. The contacts on HR1 will
open between 30 to 70 seconds and turn off both heater
element(s). The heat pump remains on along with the
blower motor because the “Y” demand for first stage heat
will still be present.

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4.5 When the first stage heat demand “Y” is satisfied, the
room thermostat will remove the 24Vac from “G” and “Y”.
The heat pump is turned off and the blower motor turns off
after a 65 second off delay.
5.0 Defrost Operation
On heat pump units, when the room thermostat is set to the
heating mode, the reversing valve is not energized. As long
as the thermostat is set for heating, the reversing valve will be
in the de-energized position for heating except during a
defrost cycle.
5.1 The heat pump will be on and operating in the heating
mode as described the Heating Operation in section 4.
5.2 The defrost control in the heat pump unit checks to see
if a defrost is needed every 30, 60 or 90 minutes of heat
pump operation depending on the selectable setting by
monitoring the state of the defrost thermostat attached to
the outdoor coil.
5.3 If the temperature of the outdoor coil is low enough to
cause the defrost thermostat to be closed when the
defrost board checks it, the board will initiate a defrost
cycle.
5.4 When a defrost cycle is initiated, the contacts of the
HVDR relay on the defrost board open and turns off the
outdoor fan. The contacts of the LVDR relay on the
defrost board closes and supplies 24Vac to “O” and “W2”.
The reversing valve is energized and the contacts on HR1
close and turns on the electric heater(s). The unit will
continue to run in this mode until the defrost cycle is
completed.
5.5 When the temperature of the outdoor coil rises high
enough to causes the defrost thermostat to open, the
defrost cycle will be terminated. If at the end of the
programmed 10 minute override time the defrost thermostat is still closed, the defrost board will automatically
terminate the defrost cycle.
5.6 When the defrost cycle is terminated, the contacts of the
HVDR relay will close to start the outdoor fan and the
contacts of the LVDR relay will open and turn off the
reversing valve and electric heater(s). The unit will now be
back in a normal heating mode with a heat pump demand
for heating as described in the Heating Operation in
section 4.

S-41 AEP* & MBE WITH SINGLE STAGE CONDENSERS
AEP* & MBE ELECTRONIC BLOWER TIME DELAY RELAY

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
This document covers the basic sequence of operation for a
typical application with a mercury bulb thermostat. When a
digital/electronic thermostat is used, the on/off staging of the
auxiliary heat will vary. Refer to the installation instructions
and wiring diagrams provided with the MBE for specific wiring
connections, dip switch settings and system configuration.

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AEP* & MBE WITH SINGLE STAGE CONDENSERS
When used with a single stage condenser, dip switch #4
must be set to the on position on the VSTB inside the MBE.
The “Y” output from the indoor thermostat must be connected
to the yellow wire labeled “Y/Y2” inside the wire bundle
marked “Thermostat” and the yellow wire labeled “Y/Y2”
inside the wire bundle marked “Outdoor Unit” must be
connected to “Y” at the condenser. The orange jumper wire
from terminal “Y1” to terminal “O” on the VSTB inside the
MBE must remain connected.
1.0 Cooling Operation
1.1 On a demand for cooling, the room thermostat energizes
“G” and “Y” and 24Vac is supplied to “G” and “Y/Y2” of the
MBE unit. The VSTB inside the MBE will turn on the
blower motor and the motor will ramp up to the speed
programmed in the motor based on the settings for dip
switch 5 and 6. The VSTB will supply 24Vac to “Y” at the
condenser and the compressor and condenser are turned
on.
1.2 When the cooling demand is satisfied, the room thermostat removes the 24Vac from “G” and “Y”. The MBEand
AEP* remove the 24Vac from “Y’ at the condenser and the
compressor and condenser fan are turned off. The blower
motor will ramp down to a complete stop based on the
time and rate programmed in the motor.
2.0 Heating Operation
2.1 On a demand for heat, the room thermostat energizes
“W1” and 24Vac is supplied to terminal “E/W1” of the
VSTB inside the MBEand AEP* units. The VSTB will turn
on the blower motor and the motor will ramp up to the
speed programmed in the motor based on the settings for
dip switch 1 and 2. The VSTB will supply 24Vac to heat
sequencer HR1 on the electric heater assembly.
2.2 HR1 contacts M1 and M2 will close within 10 to 20
seconds and turn on heater element #1. At the same
time, if the heater assembly contains a second heater
element, HR1 will contain a second set of contacts, M3
and M4, which will close and turn on heater element #2.
Note: If more than two heater elements are on the heater
assembly, it will contain a second heat sequencer, HR2,
which will control the 3rd and 4th heater elements if
available. For the 3rd and 4th heater elements to
operate on a second stage heat demand, the PJ4
jumper on the VSTB inside the MBE and AEP* must
be cut. With the PJ4 jumper cut, the VSTB will run the
blower motor on low speed on a “W1” only demand. If the
first stage heat demand, “W1” cannot be satisfied by the
heat pump, the temperature indoors will continue to drop.

The room thermostat will then energize “W2” and 24Vac
will be supplied to HR2 on the heater assembly and the
blower motor will change to high speed. When the “W2”
demand is satisfied, the room thermostat will remove the
24Vac from “W2” and the VSTB will remove the 24Vac
from HR2. The contacts on HR2 will open between 30 to
70 seconds and heater elements #3 and #4 will be turned
off and the blower motor will change to low speed. On
most digital/electronic thermostats, “W2” will remain energized until the first stage demand “W1” is
satisfied and then the “W1” and “W2” demands will
be removed.
2.3 When the “W1” heat demand is satisfied, the room
thermostat will remove the 24Vac from “E/W1” and the
VSTB removes the 24Vac from HR1. The contacts on
HR1 will open between 30 to 70 seconds and turn off the
heater element(s) and the blower motor ramps down to a
complete stop.

S-41A AEP* & MBE WITH SINGLE STAGE HEAT
PUMPS
When used with a single stage heat pump, dip switch #4 must
be set to the ON position on the VSTB inside the MBE. The
“Y” output from the indoor thermostat must be connected to
the yellow wire labeled “Y/Y2” inside the wire bundle marked
“Thermostat” and the yellow wire labeled “Y/Y2” inside the
wire bundle marked “Outdoor Unit” must be connected to “Y”
at the heat pump. The orange jumper wire from terminal
“Y1” to terminal “O” on the VSTB inside the MBE must
be removed.
3.0 Cooling Operation
On heat pump units, when the room thermostat is set to the
cooling mode, 24Vac is supplied to terminal “O” of the VSTB
inside the MBE unit. The VSTB will supply 24Vac to “O” at
the heat pump to energize the reversing valve. As long as the
thermostat is set for cooling, the reversing valve will be in the
energized position for cooling.
3.1 On a demand for cooling, the room thermostat energizes
“G” and “Y” and 24Vac is supplied to terminals “G” and “Y/
Y2” of the MBE unit. The VSTB will turn on the blower
motor and the motor will ramp up to the speed programmed in the motor based on the settings of dip switch
5 and 6. The VSTB will supply 24Vac to “Y” at the heat
pump.
3.2 The heat pump is turned on in the cooling mode.
3.3 When the cooling demand is satisfied, the room thermostat removes the 24Vac from “G” and “Y/Y2” of the MBE
and the VSTB removes the 24Vac from “Y” at the heat
pump. The heat pump is turned off and the blower motor
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rate programmed in the motor.
4.0 Heating Operation
On heat pump units, when the room thermostat is set to the
heating mode, the reversing valve is not energized. As long
as the thermostat is set for heating, the reversing valve will be
in the de-energized position for heating except during a
defrost cycle. Some installations may use one or more
outdoor thermostats to restrict the amount of electric heat
that is available above a preset ambient temperature. Use of
optional controls such as these can change the operation of
the electric heaters during the heating mode. This sequence
of operation does not cover those applications.
4.1 On a demand for first stage heat with heat pump units, the
room thermostat energizes “Y” and “G” and 24Vac is
supplied to “G” and “Y/Y2” of the MBE. The VSTB will turn
on the blower motor and the motor will ramp up to the
speed programmed in the motor based on the settings of
dip switch 1 and 2. The VSTB will supply 24Vac to “Y” at
the heat pump and the heat pump is turned on in the
heating mode.
4.2 If the first stage heat demand cannot be satisfied by the
heat pump, the temperature indoors will continue to drop.
The room thermostat will then energize terminal “W2” for
second stage heat and 24Vac will be supplied to “E/W1”
of the MBE. The VSTB will supply 24Vac to heat
sequencer, HR1, on the electric heater assembly.
4.3 HR1 contacts M1 and M2 will close within 10 to 20
seconds and turn on heater element #1. At the same
time, if the heater assembly contains a second heater
element, HR1 will contain a second set of contacts, M3
and M4, which will close to turn on heater element #2.
Note: If more than two heater elements are on the heater
assembly, it will contain a second heat sequencer, HR2,
which will control the 3rd and 4th heater elements if available.
For the 3rd and 4th heater elements to operate on a third
stage heat demand, the PJ4 jumper on the VSTB inside
the MBE and AEP* must be cut. If the second stage heat
demand, “W2”, cannot be satisfied by the heat pump, the
temperature indoors will continue to drop. The room thermostat will then energize “W3” and 24Vac will be supplied to “W/
W2” of the MBE. The VSTB will supply 24Vac to HR2 on the
electric heater assembly. When the “W3” demand is satisfied, the room thermostat will remove the 24Vac from “W/W2”
of the MBE and AEP*. The contacts on HR2 will open
between 30 to 70 seconds and heater elements #3 and #4 will
be turned off. On most digital/electronic thermostats,
“W3” will remain energized until the first stage demand “Y” is satisfied and then the “G”, “Y”, “W2” and
“W3” demands will be removed.
4.4 As the temperature indoors increase, it will reach a point
where the second stage heat demand, “W2”, is satisfied.
When this happens, the room thermostat will remove the
24Vac from “E/W1” of the MBE. The contacts on HR1 will
open between 30 to 70 seconds and turn off both heater
element(s). The heat pump remains on along with the
blower motor because the “Y” demand for first stage heat
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will still be present.
4.5 When the first stage heat demand “Y” is satisfied, the
room thermostat will remove the 24Vac from “G” and “Y/
Y2” of the MBE and AEP*. The VSTB removes the 24Vac
from “Y” at the heat pump and the heat pump is turned off.
The blower motor will ramp down to a complete stop
based on the time and rate programmed in the motor
control.
5.0 Defrost Operation
On heat pump units, when the room thermostat is set to the
heating mode, the reversing valve is not energized. As long
as the thermostat is set for heating, the reversing valve will be
in the de-energized position for heating except during a
defrost cycle.
5.1 The heat pump will be on and operating in the heating
mode as described the Heating Operation in section 4.
5.2 The defrost control in the heat pump unit checks to see
if a defrost is needed every 30, 60 or 90 minutes of heat
pump operation depending on the selectable setting by
monitoring the state of the defrost thermostat attached to
the outdoor coil.
5.3 If the temperature of the outdoor coil is low enough to
cause the defrost thermostat to be closed when the
defrost board checks it, the board will initiate a defrost
cycle.
5.4 When a defrost cycle is initiated, the contacts of the
HVDR relay on the defrost board open and turns off the
outdoor fan. The contacts of the LVDR relay on the
defrost board closes and supplies 24Vac to “O” and “W2”.
The reversing valve is energized and the contacts on HR1
close and turns on the electric heater(s). The unit will
continue to run in this mode until the defrost cycle is
completed.
5.5 When the temperature of the outdoor coil rises high
enough to causes the defrost thermostat to open, the
defrost cycle will be terminated. If at the end of the
programmed 10 minute override time the defrost thermostat is still closed, the defrost board will automatically
terminate the defrost cycle.
5.6 When the defrost cycle is terminated, the contacts of the
HVDR relay on the defrost board will close to start the
outdoor fan and the contacts of the LVDR relay will open
and turn off the reversing valve and electric heater(s). The
unit will now be back in a normal heating mode with a heat
pump demand for heating as described in the Heating
Operation in section 4.

S-60 ELECTRIC HEATER (OPTIONAL ITEM)
Optional electric heaters may be added, in the quantities
shown in the specifications section, to provide electric
resistance heating. Under no condition shall more heaters
than the quantity shown be installed.
The low voltage circuit in the air handler is factory wired and
terminates at the location provided for the electric heater(s).
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lation.

TEMPERATURE RISE (F°) @ 240V

Other components such as a Heating/Cooling Thermostat
and Outdoor Thermostats are available to complete the
installation.
The system CFM can be determined by measuring the static
pressure external to the unit. The installation manual
supplied with the blower coil, or the blower performance table
in the service manual, shows the CFM for the static measured.
Alternately, the system CFM can be determined by operating
the electric heaters and indoor blower WITHOUT having the
compressor in operation. Measure the temperature rise as
close to the blower inlet and outlet as possible.
If other than a 240V power supply is used, refer to the BTUH
CAPACITY CORRECTION FACTOR chart below.

BTUH CAPACITY CORRECTION FACTOR
SUPPLY VOLTAGE

250

230

220

208

MULTIPLICATION FACTOR

1.08

.92

.84

.75

CFM

4.8
KW

7.2
KW

9.6
KW

14.4
KW

19.2
KW

24.0
KW

28.8
KW

600

25

38

51

-

-

-

-

700

22

33

43

-

-

-

-

800

19

29

38

57

-

-

-

900

17

26

34

51

-

-

-

1000

15

23

30

46

-

-

-

1100

14

21

27

41

55

-

-

1200

13

19

25

38

50

-

-

1300

12

18

23

35

46

-

-

1400

11

16

22

32

43

54

65

1500

10

15

20

30

40

50

60

1600

9

14

19

28

38

47

57

1700

9

14

18

27

36

44

53

1800

8

13

17

25

34

42

50

1900

8

12

16

24

32

40

48

2000

8

12

15

23

30

38

45

2100

7

11

14

22

29

36

43

2200

7

11

14

21

27

34

41

2300

7

10

13

20

26

33

39

EXAMPLE: Five (5) heaters provide 24.0 KW at the rated
240V. Our actual measured voltage is 220V, and our
measured temperature rise is 42°F. Find the actual CFM:
Answer: 24.0KW, 42°F Rise, 240 V = 1800 CFM from the
TEMPERATURE RISE CHART, Table 5.
Heating output at 220 V = 24.0KW x 3.413 x .84 = 68.8
MBH.
Actual CFM = 1800 x .84 Corr. Factor = 1400 CFM.
NOTE: The temperature rise table is for sea level installations. The temperature rise at a particular KW and CFM will
be greater at high altitudes, while the external static pressure
at a particular CFM will be less.

Table 5
ELECTRIC HEATER CAPACITY BTUH
HTR
KW

3.0
KW

4.7
KW

6.0
KW

7.0
KW

9.5
KW

14.2
KW

19.5
KW

21.0
KW

BTUH 10200 16200 20400 23800 32400 48600 66500 71600

Table 6
FORMULAS:
Heating Output = KW x 3413 x Corr. Factor
Actual CFM = CFM (from table) x Corr. Factor
BTUH = KW x 3413
BTUH = CFM x 1.08 x Temperature Rise (T)
CFM = KW x 3413
1.08 x T
T = BTUH
CFM x 1.08

S-61A CHECKING HEATER LIMIT CONTROL(S)
Each individual heater element is protected with a limit
control device connected in series with each element to
prevent overheating of components in case of low airflow. This
limit control will open its circuit at approximately 150°F.

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WARNING
Disconnect ALL power before servicing.
1. Never open a system that is under vacuum. Air and
moisture will be drawn in.
2. Plug or cap all openings.
1. Remove the wiring from the control terminals.
2. Using an ohmmeter, test for continuity across the normally closed contacts. No reading indicates the control
is open - replace if necessary.
IF FOUND OPEN - REPLACE - DO NOT WIRE AROUND.

S-61B CHECKING HEATER FUSE LINK
(OPTIONAL ELECTRIC HEATERS)
Each individual heater element is protected with a one time
fuse link which is connected in series with the element. The
fuse link will open at approximately 333°.

WARNING
Disconnect ALL power before servicing.
1. Remove heater element assembly so as to expose fuse
link.
2. Using an ohmmeter, test across the fuse link for continuity - no reading indicates the link is open. Replace as
necessary.

3. Remove all burrs and clean the brazing surfaces of the
tubing with sand cloth or paper. Brazing materials do not
flow well on oxidized or oily surfaces.
4. Clean the inside of all new tubing to remove oils and pipe
chips.
5. When brazing, sweep the tubing with dry nitrogen to
prevent the formation of oxides on the inside surfaces.
6. Complete any repair by replacing the liquid line drier in the
system, evacuate and charge.
BRAZING MATERIALS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Torch heat required to braze tubes of
various sizes is proportional to the size of the tube. Tubes of
smaller size require less heat to bring the tube to brazing
temperature before adding brazing alloy. Applying too much
heat to any tube can melt the tube. Service personnel must
use the appropriate heat level for the size of the tube being
brazed.
NOTE: The use of a heat shield when brazing is recommended
to avoid burning the serial plate or the finish on the unit. Heat
trap or wet rags should be used to protect heat sensitive
components such as service valves and TXV valves.

NOTE: The link is designed to open at approximately 333°F.
DO NOT WIRE AROUND - determine reason for failure.

Copper to Copper Joints - Sil-Fos used without flux (alloy
of 15% silver, 80% copper, and 5% phosphorous). Recommended heat 1400°F.

S-62 CHECKING HEATER ELEMENTS

Copper to Steel Joints - Silver Solder used without a flux
(alloy of 30% silver, 38% copper, 32% zinc). Recommended
heat - 1200°F.

WARNING
Disconnect ALL power before servicing.
1. Disassemble and remove the heating element.
2. Visually inspect the heater assembly for any breaks in
the wire or broken insulators.
3. Using an ohmmeter, test the element for continuity - no
reading indicates the element is open. Replace as
necessary.

S-100 REFRIGERATION REPAIR PRACTICE

DANGER
Always remove the refrigerant charge in a proper
manner before applying heat to the system.
When repairing the refrigeration system:

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S-101 LEAK TESTING
(NITROGEN OR NITROGEN-TRACED)

WARNING
To avoid the risk of fire or explosion, never use
oxygen, high pressure air or flammable gases for leak
testing of a refrigeration system.

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R-22
MANIFOLD

WARNING

Pressure test the system using dry nitrogen and soapy water
to locate leaks. If you wish to use a leak detector, charge the
system to 10 psi using the appropriate refrigerant then use
nitrogen to finish charging the system to working pressure,
then apply the detector to suspect areas. If leaks are found,
repair them. After repair, repeat the pressure test. If no leaks
exist, proceed to system evacuation.

S-102 EVACUATION

WARNING

HIGH SIDE
GAUGE
AND VALVE

LOW SIDE
GAUGE
AND VALVE

800 PSI
RATED
HOSES
CHARGING
CYLINDER
AND SCALE

{

To avoid possible explosion, the line from the
nitrogen cylinder must include a pressure regulator
and a pressure relief valve. The pressure relief valve
must be set to open at no more than 150 psig.

VACUUM PUMP
ADAPTER

TO
UNIT SERVICE
VALVE PORTS

VACUUM PUMP

REFRIGERANT UNDER PRESSURE!
Failure to follow proper procedures may cause
property damage, personal injury or death.
This is the most important part of the entire service procedure.
The life and efficiency of the equipment is dependent upon the
thoroughness exercised by the serviceman when evacuating
air (non-condensables) and moisture from the system.
Air in a system causes high condensing temperature and
pressure, resulting in increased power input and reduced
performance.
Moisture chemically reacts with the refrigerant oil to form
corrosive acids. These acids attack motor windings and
parts, causing breakdown.
The equipment required to thoroughly evacuate the system is
a high vacuum pump, capable of producing a vacuum equivalent to 25 microns absolute and a thermocouple vacuum
gauge to give a true reading of the vacuum in the system
NOTE: Never use the system compressor as a vacuum pump
or run when under a high vacuum. Motor damage could occur.

WARNING
Do not front seat the service valve(s) with the
compressor open, with the suction line of the
comprssor closed or severely restricted.
1. Connect the vacuum pump, vacuum tight manifold set
with high vacuum hoses, thermocouple vacuum gauge
and charging cylinder as shown.
2. Start the vacuum pump and open the shut off valve to the
high vacuum gauge manifold only. After the compound
gauge (low side) has dropped to approximately 29 inches
of vacuum, open the valve to the vacuum thermocouple
gauge. See that the vacuum pump will blank-off to a
maximum of 25 microns. A high vacuum pump can only
produce a good vacuum if its oil is non-contaminated.

EVACUATION
3. If the vacuum pump is working properly, close the valve to
the vacuum thermocouple gauge and open the high and
low side valves to the high vacuum manifold set. With the
valve on the charging cylinder closed, open the manifold
valve to the cylinder.
4. Evacuate the system to at least 29 inches gauge before
opening valve to thermocouple vacuum gauge.
5. Continue to evacuate to a maximum of 250 microns.
Close valve to vacuum pump and watch rate of rise. If
vacuum does not rise above 1500 microns in three to five
minutes, system can be considered properly evacuated.
6. If thermocouple vacuum gauge continues to rise and
levels off at about 5000 microns, moisture and noncondensables are still present. If gauge continues to rise
a leak is present. Repair and re-evacuate.
7. Close valve to thermocouple vacuum gauge and vacuum
pump. Shut off pump and prepare to charge.

S-103 CHARGING

WARNING
REFRIGERANT UNDER PRESSURE!
* Do not overcharge system with refrigerant.
* Do not operate unit in a vacuum or at negative
pressure.
Failure to follow proper procedures may cause
property damage, personal injury or death.

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SYSTEM SUPERHEAT

CAUTION
Use refrigerant certified to AHRI standards. Used
refrigerant may cause compressor damage and will
void the warranty. Most portable machines cannot
clean used refrigerant to meet AHRI standards.

Return Air Temperature
(°F Drybulb)

Ambient Condenser
Inlet Temp.
(°F Drybulb)
65

70

75

115
100

CAUTION
Operating the compressor with the suction valve
closed will void the warranty and cause serious
compressor damage.

85
3

95

5

90
85

5

80
75

80

5

5

5

5

5

7

12

18

10

17

20

5

12

21

26

10

17

25

29

Charge the system with the exact amount of refrigerant.

70

5

14

20

28

32

Refer to the specification section or check the unit nameplates for the correct refrigerant charge.

65
60

13

19

26

32

35

17

25

30

33

37

An inaccurately charged system will cause future problems.
1. When using an ambient compensated calibrated charging cylinder, allow liquid refrigerant only to enter the high
side.
2. After the system will take all it will take, close the valve
on the high side of the charging manifold.
3. Start the system and charge the balance of the refrigerant through the low side. DO NOT charge in a liquid
form.
4. With the system still running, close the valve on the charging cylinder. At this time, you may still have some liquid
refrigerant in the charging cylinder hose and will definitely
have liquid in the liquid hose. Reseat the liquid line core.
Slowly open the high side manifold valve and transfer the
liquid refrigerant from the liquid line hose and charging
cylinder hose into the suction service valve port. CAREFUL: Watch so that liquid refrigerant does not enter the
compressor.
5. With the system still running, reseat the suction valve
core, remove hose and reinstall both valve core caps.
6. Check system for leaks.
NOTE: This charging procedure can only be done in the
cooling mode of operation. (Early production "a" models
only.) All models with compressor process tube access
valve can be processed in heating cycle if this valve is
used.
When charging a remote condensing unit with a non-matching evaporator coil, or a system where the charge quantity is
unknown, alternate charging methods must be used. These
systems must be charged according to subcooling or superheat.

Table 7
Coils having flow control restrictors should be charged to
match the System Superheat chart above. Coils with thermostatic expansion valves (TXV's) should be charged by subcooling. See "Checking Subcooling and Superheat" sections in this manual.
Due to their design, Scroll compressors are inherently more
tolerant of liquid refrigerant.
NOTE: Even though the compressor section of a Scroll compressor is more tolerant of liquid refrigerant, continued floodback or flooded start conditions may wash oil from the bearing surfaces causing premature bearing failure.
If a restriction is located, replace the restricted part, replace
drier, evacuate and recharge.

S-104 CHECKING COMPRESSOR EFFICIENCY
The reason for compressor inefficiency is broken or damaged suction and/or discharge valves, or scroll flanks on Scroll
compressors, reducing the ability of the compressor to pump
refrigerant vapor.
The condition of the valves or scroll flanks is checked in the
following manner.
1. Attach gauges to the high and low side of the system.
2. Start the system and run a "Cooling Performance Test.
If the test shows:
a. Below normal high side pressure.
b. Above normal low side pressure.
c. Low temperature difference across coil.
d. Low amp draw at compressor.
and the charge is correct. The compressor is faulty - replace
the compressor. NOTE: THIS TEST CANNOT BE DONE IN
THE HEATING MODE
Verification of proper rotation of Scroll Compressors is made
as follows.

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NOTE: The compressor may run backwards (noisy operation) for 1 or 2 seconds at shutdown. This is normal and
does not harm the compressor.
1. Install gauges and verify that the suction pressure drops
while the discharge pressure increases.
2. Listen for normal compressor sound levels. Reverse rotation results in elevated or unusual sound levels.
3. Reverse rotation will result in substantially reduced amp
draw from tabulated values.
To correct improper rotation, switch any two power supply
leads at the outdoor unit contactor.
The 3 phase Scroll Compressors are direction of rotation sensitive. They will rotate in either direction depending on the
phasing of the power. There is no negative impact on durability caused by operating 3 phase compressors in reversed
rotation. The compressors internal protector will trip, de-energizing the compressor. Continued operation of 3 phase scroll
compressors with the rotation reversed will contribute to compressor failure. All 3 phase scroll compressors should be
checked for correct phase rotation.

S-105A PISTON KIT CHART FOR ASC13,
GSC13, VSC13, GSC14, ASH13, GSH13,
VSH14, GSH14 UNITS
Air Conditioners

Orifice
Size

Heat Pumps

Orifice
Size
.052

G/VSC130181A*

.055

G/VSH130181A*

GSC130181B*
G/VSC130241A*

.055

GSH130181B*

.059

G/VSH130191A*

.052

G/VSH130241A*

.061

GSC130241C*

.055

AC30, ACNF24

.059

GSH130241B*

.061

AWB24/AWUF24

.059
.061

G/VSH130251A*

.061

# All other ARI Matches
G/VSC130301A* / D*
GSC130303A*

G/VSH130301A*

.068

GSH130301B*

.070

G/VSH130311A*

.065

AC36, ACNF30

.065

G/VSH130361A*

.073

AWB36, AWUF36

.068

GSH1303613A*/1B*

.082

# All other ARI Matches

.065

G/VSC130361A*
GSC130363A* / B*

G/VSH130421A*

.082

G/VSH130481A*

.084
.084

.071

GSH1304813A*/ 4A*

AWB36, AWUF36

.071

G/VSH130601A*

.093

# All other ARI Matches

GSH1306013A*/ 4A*

.093

GSC130361B* / F*

.074
.071

ASH130181A*

.052

G/VSC130421A*

.078

G/VSC130481A

.082

ASH130241A*
ASH130301A*

.062
.065

GSC130483A*/ 4A*

.082

ASH130361A*

.073

G/VSC130601A*

.093

ASH130421A*

.082

GSC130603A*/ 4A*

.093

ASH130481A*

.084

ASC130181A*

.055

ASH130601A*

.093

ASC130241A*

.061

GSH140361A*

.076

ASC130301A*

.065

GSH140421A*

.078

ASC130361A*

.071

GSH140481A*

.088

ASC130421A*

.078

ASC130481A*

.082

ASC130601A*

.093

GSC140181A*

.053

GSC140241A*

.061

GSC140301A*

.067

GSC140361A*

.074

GSC140421A*

.078

GSC140481A*

.084

GSC140601A*

.096

GSC140181B*

.055

GSC140241B*

.062

GSC140301B*

.067

GSC140361B*

.073

GSC140421B*

.080

S-105B THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE
The expansion valve is designed to control the rate of liquid
refrigerant flow into an evaporator coil in exact proportion to
the rate of evaporation of the refrigerant in the coil. The
amount of refrigerant entering the coil is regulated since the
valve responds to temperature of the refrigerant gas leaving
the coil (feeler bulb contact) and the pressure of the refrigerant
in the coil. This regulation of the flow prevents the return of
liquid refrigerant to the compressor.
The illustration below shows typical heat pump TXV/check
valve operation in the heating and cooling modes.

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1. Check for a restricted liquid line or drier. A restriction will
be indicated by a temperature drop across the drier.
2. Check the operation of the power element of the valve as
described in S-110 Checking Expansion Valve Operation.

S-108 SUPERHEAT
COOLING

HEATING

THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVES
Some TXV valves contain an internal check valve thus
eliminating the need for an external check valve and bypass
loop. The three forces which govern the operation of the valve
are: (1) the pressure created in the power assembly by the
feeler bulb, (2) evaporator pressure, and (3) the equivalent
pressure of the superheat spring in the valve.
0% bleed type expansion valves are used on indoor and
outdoor coils. The 0% bleed valve will not allow the system
pressures (High and Low side) to equalize during the shut
down period. The valve will shut off completely at approximately 100 PSIG.
30% bleed valves used on some other models will continue
to allow some equalization even though the valve has shut-off
completely because of the bleed holes within the valve. This
type of valve should not be used as a replacement for a 0%
bleed valve, due to the resulting drop in performance.
The bulb must be securely fastened with two straps to a clean
straight section of the suction line. Application of the bulb to
a horizontal run of line is preferred. If a vertical installation
cannot be avoided, the bulb must be mounted so that the
capillary tubing comes out at the top.
THE VALVES PROVIDED BY GOODMAN ARE DESIGNED
TO MEET THE SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
OPTIMUM PRODUCT OPERATION. DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTES.

S-106 OVERFEEDING
Overfeeding by the expansion valve results in high suction
pressure, cold suction line, and possible liquid slugging of the
compressor.
If these symptoms are observed:
1. Check for an overcharged unit by referring to the cooling
performance charts in the servicing section.
2. Check the operation of the power element in the valve as
explained in S-110 Checking Expansion Valve Operation.
3. Check for restricted or plugged equalizer tube.

S-107 UNDERFEEDING
Underfeeding by the expansion valve results in low system
capacity and low suction pressures.
If these symptoms are observed:

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The expansion valves are factory adjusted to maintain 12 to
18 degrees superheat of the suction gas. Before checking
the superheat or replacing the valve, perform all the procedures outlined under Air Flow, Refrigerant Charge, Expansion Valve - Overfeeding, Underfeeding. These are the most
common causes for evaporator malfunction.
CHECKING SUPERHEAT
Refrigerant gas is considered superheated when its temperature is higher than the saturation temperature corresponding
to its pressure. The degree of superheat equals the degrees
of temperature increase above the saturation temperature at
existing pressure. See Temperature - Pressure Chart Table
7.
1. Attach an accurate thermometer or preferably a thermocouple type temperature tester to the suction line at a
point at least 6" from the compressor.
2. Install a low side pressure gauge on the suction line service valve at the outdoor unit.
3. Record the gauge pressure and the temperature of the
line.
4. Convert the suction pressure gauge reading to temperature by finding the gauge reading in Temperature - Pressure Chart and reading to the left, find the temperature in
the °F. Column.
5. The difference between the thermometer reading and pressure to temperature conversion is the amount of superheat.
EXAMPLE:
a. Suction Pressure = 84
b. Corresponding Temp. °F. = 50
c. Thermometer on Suction Line = 63°F.
To obtain the degrees temperature of superheat subtract 50.0
from 63.0°F.
The difference is 13° Superheat. The 13° Superheat would
fall in the ± range of allowable superheat.
SUPERHEAT ADJUSTMENT
The expansion valves used on Amana® brand coils are
factory set and are not field adjustable. If the superheat
setting becomes disturbed, replace the valve.
On systems using capillary tubes or flow control restrictors,
superheat is adjusted in accordance with the "DESIRED
SUPERHEAT vs. OUTDOOR TEMP" chart as explained in
section S-103 CHARGING.

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Temp.
°F.

Gauge Pressure
(PSIG) Freon-22

Temp.
°F.

Gauge Pressure
(PSIG) Freon-22

-40
-38
-36
-34
-32
-30
-28
-26
-24
-22
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54

0.61
1.42
2.27
3.15
4.07
5.02
6.01
7.03
8.09
9.18
10.31
11.48
12.61
13.94
15.24
16.59
17.99
19.44
20.94
22.49
24.09
25.73
27.44
29.21
31.04
32.93
34.88
36.89
38.96
41.09
43.28
45.53
47.85
50.24
52.70
55.23
57.83
60.51
63.27
66.11
69.02
71.99
75.04
78.18
81.40
84.70
88.10
91.5

56
58

95.1
98.8

60
62
64
65
68
70
72
74
76
78
80
82
84
86
88
90
92
94
96
96
100
102
104
106
108
110
112
114
116
118
120
122
124
126
128
130
132
134
136
136
140
142
144
146
158
150
152
154
156
158
160

102.5
106.3
110.2
114.2
118.3
122.5
126.8
131.2
135.7
140.5
145.0
149.5
154.7
159.8
164.9
170.1
175.4
180.9
186.5
192.1
197.9
203.8
209.9
216.0
222.3
228.7
235.2
241.9
248.7
255.6
262.6
269.7
276.9
284.1
291.4
298.8
306.3
314.0
321.9
329.9
338.0
346.3
355.0
364.3
374.1
384.3
392.3
401.3
411.3
421.8
433.3

S-109 CHECKING SUBCOOLING
Refrigerant liquid is considered subcooled when its temperature is lower than the saturation temperature corresponding
to its pressure. The degree of subcooling equals the degrees
of temperature decrease below the saturation temperature at
the existing pressure.
1. Attach an accurate thermometer or preferably a thermocouple type temperature tester to the liquid line as it
leaves the condensing unit.
2. Install a high side pressure gauge on the high side (liquid)
service valve at the front of the unit.
3. Record the gauge pressure and the temperature of the
line.
4. Convert the liquid line pressure gauge reading to temperature by finding the gauge reading in Temperature - Pressure Chart and reading to the left, find the temperature in
the °F. Column.
5. The difference between the thermometer reading and
pressure to temperature conversion is the amount of
subcooling.
EXAMPLE:
a. Liquid Line Pressure = 260
b. Corresponding Temp. °F. = 120°
c. Thermometer on Liquid line = 109°F.
To obtain the amount of subcooling subtract 109°F from 120°F.
The difference is 11° subcooling. The normal subcooling
range is 9° - 13° subcooling for heat pumps units, 14 to 18 for
straight cool units.

S-110 CHECKING EXPANSION VALVE
OPERATION
1. Remove the remote bulb of the expansion valve from the
suction line.
2. Start the system and cool the bulb in a container of ice
water, closing the valve. As you cool the bulb, the suction
pressure should fall and the suction temperature will rise.
3. Next warm the bulb in your hand. As you warm the bulb,
the suction pressure should rise and the suction temperature will fall.
4. If a temperature or pressure change is noticed, the
expansion valve is operating. If no change is noticed, the
valve is restricted, the power element is faulty, or the
equalizer tube is plugged.
5. Capture the charge, replace the valve and drier, evacuate
and recharge.

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S-111 CAPILLARY TUBES/RESTRICTOR ORIFICES
The capillary tubes/restrictor orifices used in conjunction with
the indoor and outdoor coil, are a predetermined length and
bore (I.D.).
They are designed to control the rate of liquid refrigerant flow
into an evaporator coil.
The amount of refrigerant that flows through the capillary tube/
restrictor orifice is regulated by the pressure difference
between the high and low sides of the system.
In the cooling cycle when the outdoor air temperature rises,
the high side condensing pressure rises. At the same time,
the cooling load on the indoor coil increases, causing the low
side pressure to rise, but at a slower rate.
Since the high side pressure rises faster when the temperature increases, more refrigerant flows to the evaporator,
increasing the cooling capacity of the system.
When the outdoor temperature falls, the reverse takes place.
The condensing pressure falls, and the cooling loads on the
indoor coil decrease, causing less refrigerant flow.
A strainer is placed on the entering side of the tubes to prevent
any foreign material from becoming lodged inside the capillary tubes.
If a restriction should become evident, proceed as follows:
1. Capture the refrigerant charge.
2. Remove the capillary tubes/restrictor orifice or tube strainer
assembly. and replace.
3. Replace liquid line drier, evacuate and recharge.

Capillary Tubes/Orifice Assembly
CHECKING EQUALIZATION TIME
During the "OFF" cycle, the high side pressure bleeds to the
low side through the capillary tubes/restrictor orifices. Check
equalization time as follows:
1. Attach a gauge manifold to the suction and liquid line dill
valves.

Discharge and suction pressures will be low, giving the
appearance of an undercharged unit. However, the unit will
have normal to high subcooling.
Locate the restriction, replace the restricted part, replace
drier, evacuate and recharge.

S-113 OVERCHARGE OF REFRIGERANT
An overcharge of refrigerant is normally indicated by an
excessively high head pressure.
An evaporator coil, using an expansion valve metering device,
will basically modulate and control a flooded evaporator and
prevent liquid return to the compressor.
An evaporator coil, using a capillary tube metering device,
could allow refrigerant to return to the compressor under
extreme overcharge conditions. Also with a capillary tube
metering device, extreme cases of insufficient indoor air can
cause icing of the indoor coil and liquid return to the compressor, but the head pressure would be lower.
There are other causes for high head pressure which may be
found in the "Service Problem Analysis Guide."
If other causes check out normal, an overcharge or a system
containing non-condensables would be indicated.
If this system is observed:
1. Start the system.
2. Remove and capture small quantities of gas from the
suction line dill valve until the head pressure is reduced to
normal.
3. Observe the system while running a cooling performance
test. If a shortage of refrigerant is indicated, then the
system contains non-condensables.

S-114 NON-CONDENSABLES
If non-condensables are suspected, shut down the system
and allow the pressures to equalize. Wait at least 15
minutes. Compare the pressure to the temperature of the
coldest coil since this is where most of the refrigerant will be.
If the pressure indicates a higher temperature than that of the
coil temperature, non-condensables are present.

2. Start the system and allow the pressures to stabilize.

Non-condensables are removed from the system by first
removing the refrigerant charge, replacing and/or installing
liquid line drier, evacuating and recharging.

3. Stop the system and check the time it takes for the high
and low pressure gauge readings to equalize.

S-115 COMPRESSOR BURNOUT

If it takes more than seven (7) minutes the capillary tubes/
restrictor orifices are inoperative. Replace, install a liquid line
drier, evacuate and recharge.

When a compressor burns out, high temperature develops
causing the refrigerant, oil and motor insulation to decompose forming acids and sludge.

S-112 CHECKING RESTRICTED LIQUID LINE

If a compressor is suspected of being burned-out, attach a
refrigerant hose to the liquid line dill valve and properly remove
and dispose of the refrigerant.

When the system is operating, the liquid line is warm to the
touch. If the liquid line is restricted, a definite temperature
drop will be noticed at the point of restriction. In severe cases,
frost will form at the restriction and extend down the line in the
direction of the flow.
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S-120 REFRIGERANT PIPING

NOTICE
Violation of EPA regulations may result in fines
or other penalties.
Now determine if a burn out has actually occurred. Confirm
by analyzing an oil sample using a Sporlan Acid Test Kit, AK3 or its equivalent.
Remove the compressor and obtain an oil sample from the
suction stub. If the oil is not acidic, either a burnout has not
occurred or the burnout is so mild that a complete clean-up
is not necessary.
If acid level is unacceptable, the system must be cleaned by
using the clean-up drier method.

CAUTION
Do not allow the sludge or oil to contact the skin.
Severe burns may result.
NOTE: The Flushing Method using R-11 refrigerant is no
longer approved by Goodman Company, L.P.
Suction Line Drier Clean-Up Method
Use AMANA® brand part number RF000127 suction line filter
drier kit. This drier should be installed as close to the
compressor suction fitting as possible. The filter must be
accessible and be rechecked for a pressure drop after the
system has operated for a time. It may be necessary to use
new tubing and form as required.
NOTE: At least twelve (12) inches of the suction line
immediately out of the compressor stub must be discarded
due to burned residue and contaminates.
1. Remove compressor discharge line strainer.
2. Remove the liquid line drier and expansion valve.
3

Purge all remaining components with dry nitrogen or
carbon dioxide until clean.

4. Install new components including liquid line drier.
5. Braze all joints, leak test, evacuate, and recharge system.
6. Start up the unit and record the pressure drop across the
drier.
7. Continue to run the system for a minimum of twelve (12)
hours and recheck the pressure drop across the drier.
Pressure drop should not exceed 6 PSIG.
8. Continue to run the system for several days, repeatedly
checking pressure drop across the suction line drier. If
the pressure drop never exceeds the 6 PSIG, the drier has
trapped the contaminants. Remove the suction line drier
from the system.
9. If the pressure drop becomes greater, then it must be
replaced and steps 5 through 9 repeated until it does not
exceed 6 PSIG.
NOTICE: Regardless, the cause for burnout must be determined and corrected before the new compressor is started.

The piping of a refrigeration system is very important in
relation to system capacity, proper oil return to compressor,
pumping rate of compressor and cooling performance of the
evaporator.
This long line set application guideline applies to all AHRI
listed R22 air conditioner and heat pump split system
matches of nominal capacity 18,000 to 60,000 Btuh. This
guideline will cover installation requirements and additional
accessories needed for split system installations where the
line set exceeds 50 feet in actual length.
Additional Accessories:
1. Crankcase Heater- a long line set application can
critically increase the charge level needed for a system.
As a result, the system is very prone to refrigerant
migration during its off-cycle and a crankcase heater will
help minimize this risk. A crankcase heater is recommended for any long line application (50 watt minimum).
2. TXV Requirement: All line set applications over 50 ft will
require a TXV.
3. Hard Start Assist- increased charge level in long line
applications can require extra work from the compressor
at start-up. A hard start assist device may be required to
overcome this.
4. Liquid Line Solenoid - A long line set application can
critically increase the charge level needed for a system.
As a result, the system is very prone to refrigerant
migration during its off-cycle and a liquid line solenoid will
help minimize this. A liquid line solenoid is recommended
for any long line application on straight cooling units.
Tube Sizing:
1. In long line applications, the “equivalent line length” is the
sum of the straight length portions of the suction line plus
losses (in equivalent length) from 45 and 90 degree
bends. Select the proper suction tube size based on
equivalent length of the suction line (see Tables 9 &
10) and recalculated system capacity.
Equivalent length = Length horizontal + Length vertical +
Losses from bends (see Table 11)
2. For any residential split system installed with a long
line set, the liquid line size must never exceed 3/8".
Limiting the liquid line size to 3/8" is critical since an
increased refrigerant charge level from having a larger
liquid line could possibly shorten a compressor’s lifespan.
3. Single Stage Condensing Unit: The maximum length
of tubing must not exceed 150 feet.
• 50 feet is the maximum recommended vertical difference between the condenser and evaporator when the
evaporator is above the condenser. Equivalent length is
not to exceed 150 feet.
• The vertical difference between the condenser and
evaporator when the evaporator is below the condenser
can approach 150 feet, as long as the equivalent length
does not exceed 150 feet.
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• The distance between the condenser and evaporator in
a completely horizontal installation in which the indoor
and outdoor unit do not differ more than 10 feet in
vertical distance from each other can approach 150
feet, as long as the equivalent length does not exceed
150 feet.
4. Two-Stage Condensing Unit: The maximum length of
tubing must not exceed 75 feet here indoor coil is located
above the outdoor unit.
NOTE: When the outdoor unit is located above the
indoor coil, the maximum vertical rise must not exceed
25 feet. If the maximum vertical rise exceeds 25 feet,
premature compressor failure will occur due to inadequate oil return.
5. Vibration and Noise: In long line applications, refrigerant
tubing is highly prone to transmit noise and vibration to the
structure it is fastened to. Use adequate vibration-isolating hardware when mounting line set to adjacent structure.
Most refrigerant tubing kits are supplied with 3/8"-thick
insulation on the vapor line. For long line installations over 50
feet, especially if the line set passes through a high ambient
temperature, ½”-thick suction line insulation is recommended
to reduce loss of capacity. The liquid line should be insulated
if passing through an area of 120°F or greater. Do not attach
the liquid line to any non-insulated portion of the suction line.
Table 9 lists multiplier values to recalculate system-cooling
capacity as a function of a system’s equivalent line length (as
calculated from the suction line) and the selected suction
tube size. Table 10 lists the equivalent length gained from
adding bends to the suction line. Properly size the suction
line to minimize capacity loss.
REFRIGERANT LINE LENGTH (Ft)
0-24

Cond

25-49

50-74***

Line Diameter (In. OD)

Unit
Tons

Suct

Liq

Suct

Liq

Suct

Liq

1 1/2
2
2 1/2
3
3 1/2
4
5

5/8
5/8
3/4
3/4
3/4
7/8
7/8

1/4
1/4
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8

3/4
3/4
3/4*
3/4**
7/8**
1 1/8
1 1/8

3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8

3/4
3/4
7/8
7/8**
1 1/8
1 1/8
1 1/8

3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8

Nominal
capacity
Btuh
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000

48,000
60,000

Vapor line
diameter
(in.)
3/4
3/4
3/4
3/4
7/8
3/4
7/8
1-1/8
3/4
7/8
1-1/8
7/8
1-1/8

EQUIVALENT LINE LENGTH (FT)
50
.99
1
.98
.93
.98
.93
.97
1
.90
.96
1
.93
.99

75
.97
.99
.97
.90
.96
.90
.96
1
.86
.94
1
.91
.98

100
.96
.99
.96
.86
.94
.87
.94
.99
.82
.93
.99
.89
.98

125
.95
.98
.95
.83
.92
.83
.93
.99
.78
.91
.99
.86
.97

Table 10
NOTE: For a condenser with a liquid valve tube connection
less than 3/8" diameter, use 3/8" liquid line tubing for a line
set greater than 25 feet.
TABLE 11. LOSSES FROM SUCTION LINE ELBOWS
(EQUIVALENT LENGTH, FT.)
Type of elbow fitting
90° short radius
90° long radius
45°

3/4
1.7
1.5
0.7

I.D. (in.)
7/8
2
1.7
0.8

1-1/8
2.3
1.6
1

Table 11
Installation Requirements
1. In a completely horizontal installation with a long line set
where the evaporator is at the same altitude as (or slightly
below) the condenser, the line set should be sloped
towards the evaporator. This helps reduce refrigerant
migration to the condenser during a system’s off-cycle.
2. For a system installation where the evaporator is above
the condenser, an inverted vapor line trap should be
installed on the suction line just before the inlet to the
evaporator (see Fig 6). The top of the inverted loop must
be slightly above the top of the evaporator coil and can be
created simply by brazing two 90° long radius elbows
together, if a bending tool is unavailable. Properly support
and secure the inverted loop to the nearest point on the
indoor unit or adjacent structure.

Table 9
*7/8" required for full ratings
**1 1/8" required for full ratings
***Lines greater than 74 feet in length or vertical elevation changes more than 50 feet, refer to the long
line set.

TABLE 10. CAPACITY MULTIPLIERS AS A FUNCTION OF
SUCTION LINE SIZE & EQUIVALENT LENGTH

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150
.95
.97
.94
.79
.90
.80
.92
.98
N/R
.89
.98
.84
.97

Fig 6. Evaporator unit with inverted vapor loop

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3. An oil trap is required at the evaporator only if the
condenser is above the evaporator. Preformed oil
traps are available at most HVAC supply houses, or oil
traps may be created by brazing tubing elbows together
(see diagram below). Remember to add the equivalent
length from oil traps to the equivalent length calculation
of the suction line. For example, if you construct an oil
trap using two 45° elbows, one short and one long 90°
elbow in a ¾” diameter suction line, the additional
equivalent length would be 0.7+ 0.7+1.7+1.5, which
equals 4.6 feet (refer to table 9).

Follow the charging procedures in the outdoor unit I/O manual
to ensure proper superheat and sub-cooling levels, especially
on a system with a TXV installed in the indoor unit. Heat
pumps should be checked in both heating and cooling mode
for proper charge level. This guideline is meant to provide
installation instructions based on most common long line set
applications. Installation variables may affect system operation.
NO ADDITIONAL COMPRESSOR OIL IS NEEDED FOR
LONG LINE SET APPLICATIONS
ON RESIDENTIAL SPLIT SYSTEMS.

Oil Trap Construction

S-122 REVERSING VALVE REPLACEMENT
Remove the refrigerant charge from the system.

Long Radius Street Ell
45 °
Ell

45°
Street
Ell
Short Radius
Street Ell

When brazing a reversing valve into the system, it is of
extreme importance that the temperature of the valve does
not exceed 250° F. at any time.
Wrap the reversing valve with a large rag saturated with water.
"Re-wet" the rag and thoroughly cool the valve after each
brazing operation of the four joints involved. The wet rag
around the reversing valve will eliminate conducting of heat to
the valve body when brazing the line connection.
The use of a wet rag sometimes can be a nuisance. There are
commercial grades of heat absorbing paste that may be
substituted.
After the valve has been installed leak test, evacuate and
recharge.

Fig 7. Oil Trap

4. Low voltage wiring. Verify low voltage wiring size is
adequate for the length used since it will be increased in
a long line application.

S-202 DUCT STATIC PRESSURES AND/OR
STATIC PRESSURE DROP
ACROSS COILS

System Charging

This minimum and maximum allowable duct static pressure
for the indoor sections are found in the specifications section.

R22 condensers are factory charged for 15 feet of line set. To
calculate the amount of extra refrigerant (in ounces) needed
for a line set over 15 feet, multiply the additional length of line
set by 0.6 ounces. Note for the formula below, the linear feet
of line set is the actual length of liquid line (or suction line,
since both should be equal) used, not the equivalent length
calculated for the suction line.
Extra refrigerant needed =

Tables are also provided for each coil, listing quantity of air
(CFM) versus static pressure drop across the coil.
Too great an external static pressure will result in insufficient
air that can cause icing of the coil. Too much air can cause
poor humidity control and condensate to be pulled off the
evaporator coil causing condensate leakage. Too much air
can also cause motor overloading and in many cases this
constitutes a poorly designed system.

(Linear feet of line set – 15 ft) x X oz/ft.
Where X = 0.6 for 3/8" liquid tubing
Remember, for condensers with a liquid valve connection
less than 3/8" diameter, 3/8" liquid tubing is required for a
line set longer than 25 feet.

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S-203 AIR HANDLER EXTERNAL STATIC

S-204 COIL STATIC PRESSURE DROP

To determine proper air movement, proceed as follows:

1. Using a draft gauge (inclined manometer), connect the
positive probe underneath the coil and the negative probe
above the coil.

1. Using a draft gauge (inclined manometer), measure the
static pressure of the return duct at the inlet of the unit,
(Negative Pressure).
2. Measure the static pressure of the supply duct, (Positive
Pressure).

2. A direct reading can be taken of the static pressure drop
across the coil.
3. Consult proper table for quantity of air.

3. Add the two readings together.

TOTAL EXTERNAL STATIC
NOTE: Both readings may be taken simultaneously and read
directly on the manometer if so desired.
4. Consult proper table for quantity of air.
If external static pressure is being measured on a furnace to
determine airflow, supply static must be taken between the
"A" coil and the furnace.

Air Flow

TOTAL EXTERNAL STATIC

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STATIC PRESSURE DROP
If the total external static pressure and/or static pressure drop
exceeds the maximum or minimum allowable statics, check
for closed dampers, dirty filters, undersized or poorly laid out
duct work.

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UNIT. MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

ALL FUEL SYSTEM AFE18-60A CONTROL BOARD

24VAC
F1

3A

P1-8

POWER SUPPLY
INPUT
FURNACE DEMAND
OUTPUT
BLOWER FAN DEMAND
OUTPUT
POWER SUPPLY INPUT
(COMMON)
SECOND STAGE FURNACE
DEMAND OUTPUT
COMPRESSOR OUTPUT

+VD C

R

POWER
SUPPLY

P1-7

F
U
R
N
A
C
E

SECOND STAGE
COMPRESSOR OUTPUT
REVERSING VALVE
OUTPUT

W1

+5VDC

W1-FURN
W2-HP

P1-4

+VD C

G

24VAC
P1-6

C

G-STAT

C

K1
P1-5

G-FURN

W2
P1-2

Y
P1-3

K2

Y2-HP

Y2
P1-1

+VD C

O

Y2-STAT
Y2-FURN

24VAC
P2-2

POWER SUPPLY OUT
TO THERMOSTAT
CALL FOR
REVERSING VALVE
CALL FOR
COMPRESSOR
CALL FOR
EMERGENCY HEAT
CALL FOR
BLOWER FAN
CALL FOR
FURNACE HEAT
POWER SUPPLY COMMON
OUT TO THERMOSTAT
CALL FOR 2ND STAGE
FURNACE HEAT
CALL FOR 2ND STAGE
COMPRESSOR

T
H
E
R
M
O
S
T
A
T

K4

R

Y-STAT
Y-FURN

Q1
P2-1

O
P2-7

Y-HP

Y
P2-8

K3

E
P2-5

G

Q2

+5VDC
P2-9

W1
P2-3

C

E/W1

C

P2-4
1.0K

W2
P2-6

Y2
24VAC

O

MICROPROCESSOR

P3-9

POWER SUPPLY OUT
TO HP CONTROL
HP CALL FOR FURNACE
(DURING DEFROST)
REVERSING
VALVE OUTPUT
COMPRESSOR
CONTACTOR OUTPUT
POWER SUPPLY COMMON
OUT TO HP CONTROL

R

6.8K
P3-8

H
E
A
T

W2
P3-7

Y

O
P3-2

Y

6.8K
P3-6

C

P
U
M
P

ODT (OUTDOOR
THERMOSTAT)

2ND STAGE COMPRESSOR
DEMAND OUTPUT

C

P3-3

OT-NO
P3-1

OT-NC
P3-4

OT-C
P3-5

2

Y2

1

BREAK FOR ODT

ALL FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD - AFE18-60A
This wiring diagram is for reference only. Not all wiring is as shown above.
Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for the unit being serviced.
(For use with Heat Pumps in conjunction with 80% or 90% Single-Stage or Two-Stage Furnaces)

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10kw and Below, One Stage Electric Heat

G

IT
E

R
ED

G

C

W
H

BL

R
EE

U
E

N

From Air Handler
W2

R
C
G

WHITE

W2

1

4

1

BROWN
BLACK
RED

EMERGENCY
HEAT
RELAY

THERMOSTAT

E
R

OT/EHR18-60

Indoor Thermostat

2

2

3

BLUE

O
Y

C

R

W2

O

Y

R

L
YE

O

W

E

W

G

LO

AN

TE
HI

ED
R

UE
BL

From Outdoor Unit

15kw and Above, Two Stage Electric Heat
SEE NOTE

W2

W

R

ED

BR
O

G

H
IT
E

C

W

N
G
R

EE

BL
U

E

N

From Air Handler
W3

R
C
G

BROWN

W2

BLACK
RED

EMERGENCY
HEAT
RELAY

THERMOSTAT

E
R

OT/EHR18-60

O
Y

C

R

W2

O

Y
W

E

E
IT

O
LL

H

G
AN
R

YE

O

W

ED
R

E
U
BL

Note:
When using a Thermostat with only one
stage for electric heat (W2), tie white and
brown wires from air handler together.

From Outdoor Unit

Typical Wiring Schematics for OT/EHR18-60 (Outdoor Thermostat & Emergency Heat Relay).
This wiring diagram is for reference only. Not all wiring is as shown above.
Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for the unit being serviced.

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Indoor Thermostat

2

WHITE

1

2
4

1

3

BLUE

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15kw and Above with Two OT/EHR18-60's, Two Stage Electric Heat and Two Stage Thermostat

W2

R
ED

BR
O
W
N

G

IT
E

C

W
H

G
RE
EN

OT/EHR18-60 #1

BL
U
E

From Air Handler
W3

R
C
G

BROWN

W2

BLACK
RED

EMERGENCY
HEAT
RELAY

W3

THERMOSTAT

E
R

OT/EHR18-60 #2

Indoor Thermostat

2

WHITE

1

2
4

1

3

BLUE

O
Y

2

2

3

BLUE
WHITE

1

4

1

BROWN
BLACK
RED

EMERGENCY
HEAT
RELAY

THERMOSTAT

Y

G
AN
R
O

W
O
LL
YE

E

O

E
IT

W2
H
W

UE
BL

R
D
RE

C

From Outdoor Unit

Typical Wiring Schematics for OT/EHR18-60 (Outdoor Thermostat & Emergency Heat Relay).
This wiring diagram is for reference only. Not all wiring is as shown above.
Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for the unit being serviced.

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FL

FL
FL

FL
HTR2 TL

FL

HTR1 TL

FL
HTR1 TL

FL
RD
BK

BK

BK

FL

HTR1 TL

HTR2 TL

FL

RD

1

BK

HTR2 TL

RD

HTR3 TL

FL

YL

HTR3 TL

BK

BK

2

HTR1 TL

1

BK

HTR4 TL

1

BL
BK

RD
2

PU
BK

3

YL

PU
4

M1

R

BK
RD

5

M2

M1

M1

4

M2

6

BK

3

M4

BK RD

4

M1

YL

M2

R2

RD

5

BR

M3

M2

M4

BK

M5

M7

M6

M8

R1

BK
RD

WH

3

RD
BL

R2

BR

4

5

BK

6

BK

6

RD

WH

6

7

7

7

YL

BK

8

BL

BL

RD
BL

M1

RD
BK

RD

M2

5

M4
WH

7

BK

RD

M3

R1

R
WH

PU

BL

3

M3

2

PU

BK

BL

1

2

YL

RD

RD

BL

8

RD

YL

BK

8

RD

9

BL
BK

9

8

RD

9

9

L1

L2
L1

ONE (1) ELEMENT ROWS

L2

L1

TWO (2) ELEMENT ROWS

L2

L1

L2

THREE (3) ELEMENT ROWS

L1

L2

L1

L2

FOUR (4) ELEMENT ROWS

NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING HEATER KIT, ENSURE SPEED TAP DOES NOT EXCEED MINIMUM BLOWER SPEED (MBS) SPECIFIED FOR THE AIRHANDLER/HEAT ER
KIT COMBINATION ON THIS UNIT'S S&R PLATE. AFTER INSTALLING OPTIONAL HEAT KIT, MARK AN "X" IN THE
PROVIDED ABOVE.
MARK ACCORDING TO NUMBER OF HEATER ELEMENT ROWS INSTALLED. NO MARK INDICATES NO HEAT KIT INSTALLED.
TERMINAL BLOCK SHOW N
FOR 50HZ MODELS ONLY
BL RD GR WH

L1

L2

BK

RD

1

2

EQUIPMENT GROUND
USE COPPER OR ALUMINUM WIRE

BR

208/240 VOLTS

GRD
L1

SR
PLM
PLF

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

BK

RD

PU

BL

BR

WH

7
7

8

9

8

L2
PLM 2

1 PLM
1 PLF

9

3

2

EM

RC

SEE
NOTE 4

SEE
NOTE
2

PLF

LO

M1

EBTDR
M2

BR

HI

WH
1

2

3

4

24V

5

NO

NC

COM

SEE NOTE 1

TR
C

EBTDR R
GR
RD
G
BL

K1

COM

K1

C
BL

SPEEDUP

RD

NO

C

6

SEE NOTE 1
1

2

3

BK

RD

240

TR

PU

5

24V

4

BK
RD
YL
BL

BL

BL

M2

5

GR GREEN
BLACK
RED
PU PURPLE
YELLOW BR BROWN
BLUE
WH WHITE

COMPONENT CODE
RD

SEE
NOTE
3

PU
BK

THREE SPEED MOTOR WIRING
(SELECT MODELS ONLY)
SEE NOTE 3

(M1) RD
(M2) BL

(TR 1)

MEDIUM
HIGH
PU
BR

IF REPLACEMENT OF THE ORIGINAL WIRES
SUPPLIED WITH THIS ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY,
USE WIRE THAT CONFORMS TO THE
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE.

RD

LOW

(COM) BK

PU
RC

RC

BR
EM
3 SPEED

EM
BR

EM
RC
SR
R
EBTDR

EVAPORATOR MOTOR
RUN CAPACITOR
STRAIN RELIEF
RELAY
ELECTRONIC BLOWER TIME
DELAY RELAY

GR

WIRING CODE
FACTORY WIRING
HIGH VOLTAGE
LOW VOLTAGE
FIELD WIRING
HIGH VOLTAGE
LOW VOLTAGE NOTE 2
TR
PLF
PLM
FL
TL
HTR

TRANSFORMER
FEMALE PLUG CONNECTOR
MALE PLUG CONNECTOR
FUSE LINK
THERMAL LIMIT
HEAT ELEMENTS

Notes:
1) Red wires to be on transformer terminal "3" for 240 volts and on terminal "2" for 208 volts.
2) See composite wiring diagrams in installation instructions
for proper low voltage wiring connections.
3) Confirm speed tap selected is appropriate for application. If speed tap needs
to be changed, connect appropriate motor wire (Red for low, Blue for medium,
and Black for high speed) on "COM" connection of the EBTDR.
Inactive motor wires should be connected to "M1 or M2" on EBTDR.
4) Brown and white wires are used with Heat Kits only.
5) EBTDR has a 7 second on delay when "G" is energized and a 65 second off
delay when "G" is de-energized.

Typical Wiring Schematic ADPF, ARPF, ARUF with Electric Heat.
This wiring diagram is for reference only. Not all wiring is as shown above.
Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for the unit being serviced.

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BL

WH BR

RD

COPPER OR ALUMINUM
POWER SUPPLY
(SEE RATING PLATE)
USE MIN. 75°C FIELD WIRE

G

4 PLF

COLOR CODE

NC
M1

EBTDR

RD

PU

EBTDR

R
XFMR-R
XFMR-C

RD

BK

SEE NOTE 5

0140M00037

ACCESSORIES WIRING DIAGRAMS
HIGH VOLTAGE!
DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR INSTALLING THIS
UNIT. MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

R
TR

R

R

1

4

208/240

HTR2

BK

24V
2
3

FL

5
BL

Y

HTR3

BL

TL

PU
BK
FL

HTR4

PC

BL

TL

BK

1

BL

EBTDR
2

R

3

PU

R

G
BL

BL

R
Y

M5

M7

M6

RS2
M8

BL

4

R

R
K1

XFMR-R
XFMR-C

BL

K1

NO
COM

C
BR

5

BR

6

W

NC
SPEEDUP

W

M1

7

Y
BL

8

BK
R

9

W BR G PK BL
L1

L2

L1

L2
SR

EQUIPMENT GROUND
USE COPPER OR ALUMINUM WIRE

Typical Wiring Schematic MBR Blower with Electric Heat.
This wiring diagram is for reference only. Not all wiring is as shown above.
Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for the unit being serviced.

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ACCESSORIES WIRING DIAGRAMS
HIGH VOLTAGE!
DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR INSTALLING THIS
UNIT. MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
FL

FL
FL

FL
HTR2 TL

FL

HTR1 TL

FL
R
BK

BK

HTR2 TL

FL

HTR3 TL

FL
BK

R

R

1

BK

BK

HTR2 TL

FL

HTR1 TL
BK

HTR1 TL

FL

HTR1 TL

Y

HTR3 TL

1

BK

2

HTR4 TL

1

BL
BK

R
2

PU
BK

3

BL

Y

PU
4

M1

R

BK
R

M1

5

M2

3

4

R
W

BK

R

M3

M2

M2

5

M4

M4

W

R2

R

5

BR

M3

M2

M4

M5

M7

M6

M8

R1
R

W

3

R2

BK
R

6

BK

BL

4

BR

5

W

6

7

7

7

Y

BK

8

M1

Y

M2

6

BK

R

BK R
R

4

R

BK

BL

BL
BL

BK
BK

7

3

R

M1

R1

6

PU

BL
M1

M3

2

PU

BK

BL

1

2

Y

R

R

8

R

Y

BK

8

R

9

8

BL
BK

9

R

9

9

L1

L2
L1

ONE (1) ELEMENT ROWS

L2

L1

TWO (2) ELEMENT ROWS

L2

L1

L2

THREE (3) ELEMENT ROWS

L1 L2

L1

L2

FOUR (4) ELEMENT ROWS

AFTER INSTALLING OPTIONAL HEAT KIT, MARK AN "X" IN THE
PROVIDED ABOVE.
MARK ACCORDING TO NUMBER OF HEATER ELEMENT ROWS INSTALLED
NO MARK INDICATES NO HEAT KIT INSTALLED
TO
C ONDEN SER

* SEE NOTE 7
LOW VOLTAGE
FIEL D CON NEC TION
BOX

TO
TH ERM OSTAT

208/240 VOLTS

W 1 C Y1 Y/Y2
YCO N O
R
C W2 W2 R
O
G

R

PL 1

2

PL 2

2

SEE N OTE 8
BK
Y
R

O
BL

W
BR

BL PU Y
BR R G

O PL1

1

2

3

4

5

67

PL 2

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

9

8

9

2

1
7

1

PL 1

1

PL 2

TO L OW VOLTAGE
TER MINAL BOARD

EM

3

TR
BL
BK

208
2

2 4V

3
C OM

5

BL
R

5 PL 2

6

W2
C

BL
R

W1

HUM

OT
2

OT
1

YCO N
IN4005
DIODE

PJ4
OT
C

O

W W2

Y1

E W1

N O TE DIO D E
O N VSTB
Y

Y2

G

C

*SEE N OTE 7

W
SEE N OTE 3

BK

SEE NOT E 2

SEE N OTE 1

PU

Y1

R

24 VAC

THERMOSTATS
OT1 OT2
C
R

R
BL

BR

PL 2

SEE
N OTE 4

PJ2

PJ6

R

4

PL2

SEE N OTE 5
W2

BR
O
BR

O OTC

W1

HEATER

G

G
HUM

HUMIDISTAT

Y/Y2

Y1

DS 1
J2 J3

W

E\W1

ED

PJ4

PJ2

R

OU TD O OR

W2

W2

BL

W/W2

W1

PJ6

BR

CONDENSERHEATPUMP

R YCON COM O

OT1

OT2

W

BL

5

4 2 4 VOLT
4

J1

HUM

PN. B1368270 REV. A

240
1

R

Y

TR

Y

C OLO R C ODE
R
BL
BR
W

R

W
BK
R
Y
BL

G

W HITE
BL AC K
R ED
YEL LOW
BL UE

G
PU
BR
0
PK

W IRIN G COD E
G R EEN
PUR PL E
BROW N
O RANGE
PIN K

FAC TORY W IRIN G
HIGH VO LTAGE
LO W VO LTAGE
FIEL D W IRIN G
HIGH VO LTAGE
LO W VO LTAGE

C OMPON ENT C ODE
EM
PL
PJ2 ,PJ 4,PJ6
VSTB
FL

EVAPORATO R M OTOR
PLUG
PRO GRAM JU MPER
VAR IABLE SPEED
TER MINAL BOARD
FU SE LI NK

TL
H TR
R
TR

TH ERM AL LIMIT
H EAT EL EMEN T
R EL AY
TR ANSF ORMER

EM
C OPPER
POW ER SUPPLY
(SEE RATIN G PL ATE)

EQUIPM EN T GRO UN D
U SE COPPER W IR E

NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

FOR HEAT PUMP APPLICATIONS REMOVE ORANGE JUMPER WIRE BETWEEN O & Y1.
FOR TWO STAGE ELECTRIC HEAT APPLICATIONS CUT PJ4. (USE ONLY ON 15 & 20 KW MODELS).
FOR OUTDOOR THERMOSTAT OPERATION OF SECOND STAGE HEAT, CUT PJ2 & ADD OT18-60 TO OTC & OT2.
FOR SINGLE STAGE COOLING APPLICATIONS CONNECT THERMOSTAT TO Y/Y2 ONLY,
TAPE OR REMOVE Y1 CONNECTION. CONNECT CONDENSING UNIT TO YCON & C.
WHEN HUMIDSTAT IS PROVIDED CUT PJ6. THERMOSTAT OPENS ON HUMIDITY RISE.
RED WIRES TO BE ON TRANSFORMER TERMINAL 3 FOR 240 VOLTS AND ON TERMINAL 2 FOR 208 VOLTS.
SEE COMPOSITE WIRING DIAGRAMS IN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER LOW VOLTAGE
CONNECTIONS AND DETAILS ON COMPATIBLE THERMOSTATS AND THEIR CONNECTIONS.
DISCARD ORIGINAL "PL1" PLUG CONNECTOR WHEN INSTALLING OPTIONAL HEAT KIT.

C ONTR OLS SHOW N W ITH U TILIT IES IN "ON" POSITION AND TH ERM OSTAT IN "O FF" POSIT ION .
IF REPLAC EM ENT O F THE ORIG INAL W IR ES SU PPL IED W ITH THIS ASSEM BLY IS N EC ESSAR Y, U SE 10 5°C . W IRE. SIZE TO CO NFO RM T O T HE NATIONA L EL ECT RI C C ODE.

Typical Wiring Schematic AEPF with Electric Heat.
This wiring diagram is for reference only. Not all wiring is as shown above.
Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for the unit being serviced.

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0 140A0 00 00 P

ACCESSORIES WIRING DIAGRAMS

BL

5

208
2

3
COM

TR

8

240
1

9

9
8

R

G

24V

BL

L2

4

L1

R

HIGH VOLTAGE!
DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR INSTALLING THIS
UNIT. MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

BK

R
BL

7

7

BK

W
4

1

3

PU

3

BL

BK

BR

BK

R

EM

R

BR

4

R

R

2
6

5

4
8

BK

6

W

5

0

6

R

1

PL2
O
PK
G

R
BL
BR
W

Y
R
BL
BR
W
BR

THERMOSTATS
OT1 OT2
C

W1

W2

ED

PK

G

Y

O
24 VAC

HEATER

W1

C

W2

R

Y1

W2

OT1

PJ4

OT2

PJ2

HUM

PJ6

DS1
J2 J3

YCON COM O

HUM

BL

R

G

Y1

Y/Y2

OUTDOOR

CONDENSER HEATPUMP

HUMIDISTAT
R

R

W/W2

OTC

BR

O

W

E\W1

R

BL

O
BR

W

BL

Y

BR

O
BL

TO
CONDENSER

HKR Heat Kit

Y

TL

R

HTR1

C
Y1 Y/Y2
W1
YCON O
O
R
G
C W2
R
W2

TL

TO
THERMOSTAT

R
HTR2

PL 1

BK

BK

1

2

2

R

J1

VSTB

PN. B1368270 REV. A

Blower Section

Typical Wiring Schematic MBE Blower with Electric Heat.
This wiring diagram is for reference only.
Not all wiring is as shown above.
Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for the unit being serviced.

67

ACCESSORIES WIRING DIAGRAMS
HIGH VOLTAGE!
DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR INSTALLING THIS
UNIT. MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

FL

FL
FL

FL
HTR2 TL

FL

HTR1 TL

RD
BK

HTR1 TL

BK

HTR2 TL

RD

FL

2

YL

HTR3 TL

BK

BK

RD

HTR3 TL

FL

1

BK

HTR2 TL

FL

HTR1 TL
BK

HTR1 TL

FL
FL

1

BK

HTR4 TL

1

BL
BK

RD
2

PU
BK

3

YL

PU
4

M1

R

BK

5

M2

M1

M1

M3

4

M4

5

WH

M2

6

BK

BK RD
BL

4

M1

YL

M2

R2

RD

5

BR

M2

M3
M4

M5

M7

M6

M8

R1

BK
RD

WH

6

RD

3

RD
BL

R2

BR

4

5

BK

BK

RD

WH

6

7

7

7

YL

BK

8

BL

6

BK

RD

M1

M4

M2

BK

WH

7

BK

RD

M3

PU

3

RD
BL

R1

R

2

BL

BL

RD

PU

BK

3

1

2

YL

RD

RD

BL

8

RD

YL

BK

8

9

RD

BL
BK

9

8

RD

9

9

L1

L2
L1

ONE (1) ELEMENT ROWS

L2

L1

TWO (2) ELEMENT ROWS

L2

L1

L2

THREE (3) ELEMENT ROWS

L1

L2

L1

L2

FOUR (4) ELEMENT ROWS

NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING HEATER KIT, ENSURE SPEED TAP DOES NOT EXCEED MINIMUM BLOWER SPEED (MBS) SPECIFIED FOR THE AIRHANDLER/HEAT ER
KIT COMBINATION ON THIS UNIT'S S&R PLATE. AFTER INSTALLING OPTIONAL HEAT KIT, MARK AN "X" IN THE
PROVIDED ABOVE.
MARK ACCORDING TO NUMBER OF HEATER ELEMENT ROWS INSTALLED. NO MARK INDICATES NO HEAT KIT INSTALLED.
TERMINAL BLOCK SHOWN
FOR 50HZ MODELS ONLY

SEE NOTE 2

R C G W1 W2 Y1 Y2 O DH 1 2 3 4 5

L1

L2

BK

RD

EQUIPMENT GROUND
USE COPPER OR ALUMINUM WIRE

208/240 VOLTS

GRD
L1

PLM

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

PLF

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

89

BK

RD

BL

BR

WH

9

XFMR-R
R

L2
PLM 2

1 PLM

COM

EBTDR

XFMR-C

EM

RD

RD

1 PLF

C L GN

PLF

C

2

G

NO NC

SEE
NOTE 4

BR
WH
BL

1

2

3

4

24V

5

SEE NOTE 1

CR

TR

B

7

A

4

BL
GR

6

RD

5

4 PLF

1
2
3
4
5

RD
CR
XFMR-R
R

4

RD

XFMR-C
C
GR

BK

COM

G

NO NC

BK

RD

EBTDR

7

1

A

B

BL
GR

RD
SEE
NOTE 3

BL
BL

BL

RD

RD

C

SEE NOTE 1
1

2

3

5

24V

4

240

COLOR CODE
GR GREEN
BK BLACK
PU PURPLE
RD RED
YL YELLOW BR BROWN
BL BLUE
WH WHITE

BL
RD

COMPONENT CODE

RD
COPPER OR ALUMINUM
POWER SUPPLY
(SEE RATING PLATE)
USE MIN. 75°C FIELD WIRE

1234 5
EM
C L GN
BL
RD BK

EM
TB
R
CR
EBTDR

EVAPORATOR MOTOR
TERMINAL BOARD
RELAY
CONTROL RELAY
ELECTRONIC BLOWER TIME
DELAY RELAY

WIRING CODE
FACTORY WIRING
HIGH VOLTAGE
LOW VOLTAGE
FIELD WIRING
HIGH VOLTAGE
LOW VOLTAGE
TR
PLF
PLM
FL

TRANSFORMER
FEMALE PLUG CONNECTOR
MALE PLUG CONNECTOR
FU SE LIN K

TL
THERMAL LIMIT
HTR
HEAT ELEMENTS
Notes:
1) Red wires to be on transformer terminal "3" for 240 volts and on terminal "2" for 208 volts.
2) See composite wiring diagrams in installation instructions
for proper low voltage wiring connections.
3) Confirm speed tap selected is appropriate for application. If speed tap needs
to be changed, connect red wire from terminal 4 of CR relay to appropriate tap
at TB
4) Brown and white wires are used with Heat Kits only.

IF REPLACEMENT OF THE ORIGINAL WIRES
SUPPLIED WITH THIS ASSEMBLY IS NEC ESSARY,
USE WIRE THAT CONFORMS TO THE
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE.

0140A00034

Typical Wiring Schematic ASPF****16A* with Electric Heat.
This wiring diagram is for reference only. Not all wiring is as shown above.
Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for the unit being serviced.

68

C

R C G W1 W2 Y1 Y2 O DH 1 2 3 4 5

TR

BL

EM

ACCESSORIES WIRING DIAGRAMS
HIGH VOLTAGE!
DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR INSTALLING THIS
UNIT. MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Typical Wiring Schematic ASPF****16B* with Electric Heat.
This wiring diagram is for reference only. Not all wiring is as shown above.
Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for the unit being serviced.

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