BE5C Installation Instructions

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Sealing the Unit
Seal the unit so that warm air is not allowed into the cabinet.
Warm air introduces moisture, which results in water blow-
off problems. This is especially important when the unit is
installed in an unconditioned area.
If installed in an unconditioned space, sealant should be
applied around the electrical wires, refrigerant tubing, and
condensate lines where they enter the cabinet.
There must be an airtight seal between the bottom of
the air handler and the return air plenum. Use berglass
sealing strips, caulking, or equivalent sealing method
between the plenum and the air handler cabinet to
ensure a tight seal. Return air must not be drawn from a
room where this air handler or any gas-fueled appliance
(i.e., water heater), or carbon monoxide-producing
device (i.e., wood replace) is installed.
WARNING
Use duct tape and/ or Permagum to seal closed any
space around the holes where the drain lines exit the
cabinet. Warm air must not be allowed to enter through
any gaps or holes in the cabinet.
IMPORTANT
Electrical Connections
Electric shock hazard! - Disconnect all power
supplies before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical
shock.
WARNING
Run 24V Class II wiring only through specied low
voltage opening. Run line voltage wiring only through
specied high voltage opening. Do not combine voltage
in one opening.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard. Can cause injury or
death. Unit must be properly 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.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard.
Can cause injury or death.
Foil-faced insulation has conductive
characteristics similar to metal. Be sure there
are no electrical connections within 1/2ʺ of the
insulation. If the foil-faced insulation comes in
contact with electrical voltage, the foil could
provide a path for current to pass through
to the outer metal cabinet. While the current
produced may not be enough to trip existing
electrical safety devices (e.g., fuses or circuit
breakers), the current can be enough to cause
an electrical shock hazard that could cause
personal injury or death.
WARNING
Wiring must conform to the current National Electric
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70, or Canadian Electric Code
Part I, CSA Standard C22.1, and local building codes.
Refer to following wiring diagrams. See unit nameplate
for minimum circuit ampacity and maximum over-
current protection size.
Electrical wiring, disconnect means and over-current
protection are to be supplied by the installer. Refer
to the air handler rating plate for maximum over-
current protection, minimum circuit ampacity, as well
as operating voltage. Select the proper supply circuit
conductors in accordance with tables 310-16 and 310-
17 in the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 or
tables 1 through 4 in the Canadian Electric Code, Part
I, CSA Standard C22.1.
The power supply must be sized and protected
according to the specications supplied on the product.
This air handler is factory-congured for 240 volt,
single phase, 60 cycles. For 208-volt applications, see
“208 Volt Conversion” later in this section.