Lenox Elite Series XP16 Units Heat Pumps Air Conditioner User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT
Use a thermocouple or thermistor electronic vacuum
gauge that is calibrated in microns. Use an instrument
capable of accurately measuring down to 50 microns.
WARNING
Danger of Equipment Damage. Avoid deep vacuum
operation. Do not use compressors to evacuate a
system. Extremely low vacuums can cause internal
arcing and compressor failure. Damage caused by
deep vacuum operation will void warranty.
Electrical Connections
In the U.S.A., wiring must conform with current local codes
and the current National Electric Code (NEC). In Canada,
wiring must conform with current local codes and the current
Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
Refer to the furnace or air handler installation instructions
for additional wiring application diagrams and refer to unit
nameplate for minimum circuit ampacity and maximum
overcurrent protection size.
24VAC TRANSFORMER
Use the transformer provided with the furnace or air
handler for low-voltage control power (24VAC − 40 VA
minimum)
Refer to the unit nameplate for minimum circuit ampacity, and
maximum fuse or circuit breaker (HACR per NEC). Install power
wiring and properly sized disconnect switch.
NOTE Ċ Units are approved for use only with copper conductors.
Ground unit at disconnect switch or to an earth ground.
SIZE CIRCUIT AND INSTALL DISCONNECT
SWITCH
1
NOTE Ċ 24VAC, Class II circuit connections are made in the control
panel.
Install room thermostat (ordered separately) on an inside wall
approximately in the center of the conditioned area and 5 feet
(1.5m) from the floor. It should not be installed on an outside wall
or where it can be affected by sunlight or drafts.
THERMOSTAT
5 FEET
(1.5M)
INSTALL THERMOSTAT
2
DISCONNECT
SWITCH
MAIN FUSE BOX/
BREAKER PANEL
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard. Can cause injury or death. Unit must be grounded in accordance with national and
local codes.
Line voltage is present at all components when unit is not in operation on units with single-pole contactors.
Disconnect all remote electric power supplies before opening access panel. Unit may have multiple power
supplies.