GVZC20 Installation Manual
5
T
O
AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPLOSION
,
USE
ONLY
RETURNABLE
(
NOT
DISPOSABLE
)
SERVICE
CYLINDERS
WHEN
REMOVING
REFRIGERANT
FROM
A
SYSTEM
.
• E
NSURE
THE
CYLINDER
IS
FREE
OF
DAMAGE
WHICH
COULD
LEAD
TO
A
LEAK
OR
EXPLOSION
.
• E
NSURE
THE
HYDROSTATIC
TEST
DATE
DOES
NOT
EXCEED
5
YEARS
.
• E
NSURE
THE
PRESSURE
RATING
MEETS
OR
EXCEEDS
400
PSIG
.
W
HEN
IN
DOUBT
,
DO
NOT
USE
CYLINDER
.
WARNING
REFRIGERANTS
ARE
HEAVIER
THAN
AIR
. T
HEY
CAN
“
PUSH
OUT
”
THE
OXYGEN
IN
YOUR
LUNGS
OR
IN
ANY
ENCLOSED
SPACE
. T
O
AVOID
POSSIBLE
DIFFICULTY
IN
BREATHING
OR
DEATH
:
• N
EVER
PURGE
REFRIGERANT
INTO
AN
ENCLOSED
ROOM
OR
SPACE
. B
Y
LAW
,
ALL
REFRIGERANTS
MUST
BE
RECLAIMED
.
• I
F
AN
INDOOR
LEAK
IS
SUSPECTED
,
THOROUGHLY
VENTILATE
THE
AREA
BEFORE
BEGINNING
WORK
.
• L
IQUID
REFRIGERANT
CAN
BE
VERY
COLD
. T
O
AVOID
POSSIBLE
FROSTBITE
OR
BLINDNESS
,
AVOID
CONTACT
AND
WEAR
GLOVES
AND
GOGGLES
. I
F
LIQUID
REFRIGERANT
DOES
CONTACT
YOUR
SKIN
OR
EYES
,
SEEK
MEDICAL
HELP
IMMEDIATELY
.
• A
LWAYS
FOLLOW
EPA
REGULATIONS
. N
EVER
BURN
REFRIGERANT
,
AS
P
OISONOUS
GAS
WILL
BE
PRODUCED
.
WARNING
T
O
AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPLOSION
:
•N
EVER APPLY FLAME OR STEAM TO A REFRIGERANT CYLINDER. IF YOU
MUST HEAT A CYLINDER FOR FASTER CHARGING, PARTIALLY IMMERSE
IT IN WARM WATER.
•N
EVER FILL A CYLINDER MORE THAN 80% FULL OF LIQUID
REFRIGERANT.
•N
EVER ADD ANYTHING OTHER THAN R-410A TO A RETURNABLE
R-410A CYLINDER. THE SERVICE EQUIPMENT USED MUST BE LISTED
OR CERTIFIED FOR THE TYPE OF REFRIGERANT USE.
•S
TORE CYLINDERS IN A COOL
, DRY PLACE. NEVER
USE A CYLINDER
AS
A PLATFORM OR A ROLLER.
WARNING
THE COMPRESSOR PVE OIL FOR R-410A UNITS IS EXTREMELY
SUSCEPTIBLE TO MOISTURE ABSORPTION AND COULD CAUSE
COMPRESSOR FAILURE. DO NOT LEAVE SYSTEM OPEN TO
ATMOSPHERE
ANY LONGER THAN NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION.
CAUTION
Use only refrigerant grade (dehydrated and sealed) copper
tubing to connect the heat pump unit with the indoor unit.
After cutting the tubing, install plugs to keep refrigerant
tubing clean and dry prior to and during installation. Tubing
should always be cut square keeping ends round and free
from burrs. Clean the tubing to prevent contamination.
The liquid line must be insulated if more than 50 ft. of liquid
line will pass through an area that may reach temperatures
of 30 °F or higher than ambient in cooling mode and/or if
the temperature inside the conditioned space may reach a
temperature lower than ambient in heating mode. Never
attach a liquid line to any uninsulated potion of the suction
line.
Do NOT let refrigerant lines come in direct contact with
plumbing, ductwork, oor joists, wall studs, oors, and
walls. When running refrigerant lines through a foundation
or wall, openings should allow for sound and vibration
absorbing material to be placed or installed between tubing
and foundation. Any gap between foundation or wall and
refrigerant lines should be lled with a pliable silicon-
based caulk, RTV or a vibration damping material. Avoid
suspending refrigerant tubing from joists and studs with
rigid wire or straps that would come in contact with the
tubing. Use an insulated or suspension type hanger. Keep
both lines separate and always insulate the suction line.
Insulation is necessary to prevent condensation from
forming and dropping from the suction line. Armex or
satisfactory equivalent with 3/8” min. wall thickness is
recommended. In severe conditions (hot, high humidity
areas) 1/2” insulation may be required. Insulation must
be installed in a manner which protects tubing and
connections from damage and contamination.
Where possible, drain as much residual compressor oil
from existing systems, lines, and traps; pay close attention
to low areas where oil may collect. NOTE: If changing
refrigerant, the indoor coil and metering device must be
replaced. Only AVPEC air handlers or TXV-V** expansion
valves are compatible and have been manufacturer
approved for use with these models. See unit specications
or AHRI for an approved system match.
2 3/4 3/8
3 7/8 3/8
4 1 1/8 3/8
5 1 1/8 3/8
If burying refrigerant lines can not be avoided, use the
following checklist:
1. Insulate liquid and suction lines separately.
2. Enclose all underground portions of the refrigerant
lines in waterproof material (conduit or pipe) sealing
the ends where tubing enters/exits the enclosure.
3. If the lines must pass under or through a concrete
slab, ensure lines are adequately protected and
sealed.