ECR RetroAire R90C Installation, operation & maintenance manual - page 10
Electrical Power Connection
1.
Verify RetroAire unit rating plate for circuit ampacity
and required breaker or fuse size.
2.
Verify existing breaker or fuse is correct size.
• Replace breaker or fuse if incorrectly-sized.
• Breakers shall be type HACR only.
3.
Cord-connected units — verify wall outlet is correct
rating. Outlet's blade configuration must match cord
supplied with RetroAire unit.
4.
Hard-wired units — verify power wiring is correctly
sized. Inspect existing wiring for cuts or frayed wires.
Replace any damaged wiring.
Remove Old Chassis
1.
Disconnect power or unplug cord before proceeding.
2.
Remove front of existing room enclosure to expose old
chassis.
3.
Loosen tie-down bolts or screws and remove old
chassis.
NOTICE
Dispose of old chassis following existing State and/or
Federal regulations.
4.
Inspect wall sleeve/cabinet for rust, holes, or damage.
A. Clean wall sleeve of any dirt.
B. Repair any damage.
C. Verify proper drainage of condensate or
rainwater to exterior of building.
5.
Remove or repair old weather seals. Make note of
location for installation of new seals.
6.
Check wall sleeve/cabinet to ensure all drain holes are
open and:
A. Wall sleeve/enclosure is level left to right
B. Back is pitched to outside by ½ in (12.5mm)
maximum.
7.
Inspect outdoor louver for minimum free area of 70%.
Remove any obstructions before installing new chassis.
8.
Read and understand all instructions in this manual
before attempting installation or operation.
PTAC/PTHP INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Electrical Supply
• All field wiring shall conform to requirements of
authority having jurisdiction or in absence of such
requirements:
• United States - National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
• Canada - CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.
•
UNITS RATED 208/230V —
RetroAire unit is wired for
230v primary voltage from manufacture. Transformer
must be rewired by installer if jobsite voltage is 208v.
Change transformer tap from orange to red. See wiring
diagram for details.
• Protect with separate branch circuit protected by fuse or
breaker. Refer to unit rating plate for proper wire and
breaker or fuse size.
• Use of extension cords is prohibited.
• DO NOT connect RetroAire unit to circuit with
incorrectly-sized over current protection device.
• All cord-connected 265 volt units must be plugged into
receptacles within unit subbase or chassis.
Verify existing wall sleeve/enclosure:
• Use RetroAire replacement PTAC/PTHP's with metal wall
sleeves.
• Secure existing front panels by screws that prevent
contact with all parts.
• Minor dimensions of openings must not exceed ½ inch
(12.5mm).
• Dimensions of indoor air discharge grill shall be not less
than 26” x 4”. Grill shall separate top surface of chassis
from top surface of discharge grill by minimum of 1 in
(25.4mm).
• For all models, outdoor openings must prevent contact
of all moving parts by means of louvers or grills, with
minor dimension not exceeding 1 in (25.4mm).
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard. Before opening existing
unit, open power supply disconnect switch. Secure
switch in open position during installation. Attach
sign stating "DO NOT TURN ON".
Unplug existing unit at wall outlet on plug and
receptacle connection units. DO NOT plug new unit
until installation is complete and start-up checklist is
completed.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
!
WARNING
Moving parts if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. Avoid contact with moving parts when
testing or servicing unit.
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The Right Fit for Comfort
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