Instructions / Assembly
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19 ELECTRIC HEAT KIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)
CAUTION
1. Ensure that all power supply is disconnected prior to installing the heat kit.
2. A means of strain relief and conductor protection must be provided at the supply wire entrance into
cabinet.
3. Only use copper conductors.
4. Installation must follow National Electric Code (NEC) and other applicable codes.
5. If this appliance is installed in an enclosed area such as a garage or utility room with any carbon
monoxide producing appliance, ensure the area is properly ventilated to the outside.
6. A filter dryer is recommended for installation based on nominals tonnage. One should be included and
zip-tied to the condenser.
7. Use 0.96 as approximate SCFM correction factor for wet coil.
1). Refer to the Table below for the appropriate optional heat kit.
2). Check for any physical damage; do not install a damaged heat kit.
3). Remove the upper side panel from air handler.
4). Remove the air duct sealing plate from the air handler.
5). Knock out the hole on the front panel.
6). Install the heating bracket by sliding it into the air duct hole that
you removed the plate from in the previous steps. Align the 4 prongs
at the end of the heat kit with the 4 corresponding holes on the
opposite side of the air duct hole.
7). Install the electrical board bracket and screw it into place. Then,
position and install and fasten the electrical board on the bracket
which also screws into place.
NOTE: When installing the electrical boards, make sure the indoor
unit power cable does not snag or come in contact with any of the
sharp edges of the sheet metal.
8).
Insert the signal wire into the electronic control main board on the air
handler
9).
Reinstall the upper side panel to the air handler and check operation.
NOTE: For more detailed information on how to install the electric
heat kit, please refer to the instruction manual provided with the
kit.
PHK05H
PHK07H
5kW heat strip
7.5kW heat strip
PHK10H 10kW heat strip
Kit #. Description
Compatible Heat Kits
18K/24K/30K/36K/42K/48K/60K
18K/24K/30K/36K/42K/48K/60K
24K/30K/36K/42K/48K/60K
Unit Capacity Compatibility
IMPORTANT
You must use a compatible heat kit listed in the above chart. Using an incorrect size,
could cause the unit to overheat and/or cause equipment damage.
PHK15H
15kW heat strip
PHK20H 20kW heat strip
36K/42K/48K/60K
48K/60K
Air Duct
Sealing Plate