Rheem RARL-JEC Installation Instructions - Page 11

• Vacuum pumps will not remove moisture from oil. • R-410A systems are to be charged with liquid refrigerants. Prior to March 1999, R-410A refrigerant cylinders had a dip tube. These cylinders should be kept upright for equipment charging. Post March 1999 cylinders do not have a dip tube and should be inverted to ensure liquid charging of the equipment. • Do not install a suction line filter drier in the liquid line. • A liquid line filter drier is standard on every unit. Only manufacturer approved liquid line filter driers can be used. These are Sporlan (CW083S) and Alco (80K083S) driers. These filter driers are rated for minimum working pressure of 600 psig. • Desiccant (drying agent) must be compatible for POE oils and R-410A. 5.0 REPLACEMENT UNITS To prevent failure of a new condensing unit, the existing evaporator tubing system must be correctly sized and cleaned or replaced. Care must be exercised that the expansion device is not plugged. For new and replacement units, a liquid line filter drier should be installed and refrigerant tubing should be properly sized. Test the oil for acid. If positive, a suction line filter drier is mandatory. IMPORTANT: WHEN REPLACING AN R-22 UNIT WITH AN R-410A UNIT, EITHER REPLACE THE LINE SET OR ENSURE THAT THE EXISTING LINE SET IS THOROUGHLY CLEANED OF ANY OLD OIL OR DEBRIS. 6.0 INDOOR COIL REFER TO INDOOR COIL MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IMPORTANT: The manufacturer is not responsible for the performance and operation of a mismatched system, or for a match listed with another manufacturer's coil. ! CAUTION Only use evaporators approved for use on R-410A systems. Use of existing R-22 evaporators can introduce mineral oil to the R-410A refrigerant forming two different liquids and decreasing oil return to the compressor. This can result in compressor failure. NOTE: All (-)ARL units must be installed with a TXV Evaporator. The thermostatic expansion valve is specifically designed to operate with R-410A. DO NOT use an R-22 TXV or evaporator. The existing evaporator must be replaced with the factory specified TXV evaporator specifically designed for R-410A. 6.1 Location Do not install the indoor coil in the return duct system of a gas or oil furnace. Provide a service inlet to the coil for inspection and cleaning. Keep the coil pitched toward the drain connection. ! CAUTION When coil is installed over a finished ceiling and/or living area, it is recommended that a secondary sheet metal condensate pan be constructed and installed under entire unit. Failure to do so can result in property damage. 7.0 INTERCONNECTING TUBING 7.1 Vapor and Liquid Lines Keep all lines sealed until connection is made. Make connections at the indoor coil first. 11