Installation Manual
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SERVICE PARTS DEPARTMENT
GOODMAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, L.P.
5151 SAN FELIPE, SUITE 500
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77056
(713) 861 – 2500
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels
The following symbols and labels are used throughout this
manual to indicate immediate or potential hazards. It is the
owner’s responsibility to read and comply with all safety
information and instructions accompanying these symbols.
Failure to heed safety information increases the risk of
serious personal injury or death, property damage and/or
product damage.
WARNING
D
O NOT CONNECT TO OR USE ANY DEVICE THAT IS NOT DESIGN-CERTIFIED
BY
G
OODMAN FOR USE WITH THIS UNIT.
S
ERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY, REDUCED UNIT PERFORMANCE AND/
OR
HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OF SUCH NON-APPROVED DEVICES.
WARNING
HIGH
VOLTAGE
!
D
ISCONNECT
ALL
POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR INSTALLING
THIS UNIT.
M
ULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. FAILUR
TO DO SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
E
WARNING
C
ONNECTING UNIT DUCT WORK TO UNAUTHORIZED HEAT PRODUCING DEVICES
SUCH AS A FIREPLACE INSERT, STOVE, ETC. MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, FIRE, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, EXPLOSION, PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
T
HIS PRODUCT CONTAINS OR PRODUCES A CHEMICAL OR CHEMICALS WHICH
MAY CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH AND WHICH ARE KNOWN TO THE
S
TATE OF
C
ALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
WARNING
T
O AVOID PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, DO NOT USE
THIS UNIT IF ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDER WATER.
I
MMEDIATELY CALL A
QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO INSPECT THE FURNACE AND TO REPLACE
ANY PART OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM AND ANY GAS CONTROL HA
V
ING BEEN
UNDER WATER.
WARNING
T
HIS UNIT MUST NOT BE USED AS A "CONSTRUCTION HEATER" DURING THE
FINISHING PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION ON A NEW STRUCTURE.
T
HIS TYPE OF
USE MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE UNIT DUE TO EXTREMELY
LOW RETURN AIR TERMPERATURES AND EXPOSURE TO CORROSI
V
E OR
V
ERY
DIRTY ATMOSPHERES.
WARNING
T
O PREVENT THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH,
DO NOT STORE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR VAPORS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE.
CODES AND REGULATIONS
General
The GPC & GPH series air conditioners and heat pumps are
designed for OUTDOOR USE ONLY. This series is available
in cooling Capacities of 2, 2 ½, 3, 3 ½, 4 and 5 nominal tons
of cooling. Optional field installed heat kits are available in
5,8,10,15 and 20 KW. The units can be easily installed in
manufactured or modular homes with existing high-static duct
work. The units can also be easily converted to accommo-
date a plenum for normal or low-static applications. The GPC
& GPH series are self contained packaged units so the only
connections needed for installation are the supply and return
ducts, the line and low voltage wiring and drain connection.
The units are ETL listed and AHRI certified.
The information on the rating plate is in compliance with the
FTC & DOE rating for single phase units. The three phase
units in this series are not covered under the DOE certified
program. The efficiency ratings of these units are a product
of thermal efficiency determined under continuous operating
conditions independent of any installed system.
EPA Regulations
IMPORTANT: THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) HAS ISSUED VARIOUS
REGULATIONS REGARDING THE INTRODUCTION AND
DISPOSAL OF REFRIGERANTS IN THIS UNIT. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE REGULATIONS MAY HARM THE
ENVIRONMENT AND CAN LEAD TO THE IMPOSITION OF
SUBSTANTIAL FINES. BECAUSE REGULATIONS MAY VARY
DUE TO PASSAGE OF NEW LAWS, WE SUGGEST A
CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN PERFORM ANY WORK DONE ON
THIS UNIT. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE
CONTACT THE LOCAL OFFICE OF THE EPA.
National Codes
This product is designed and manufactured to permit
installation in accordance with National Codes. It is the
installer’s responsibility to install the product in accordance
with National Codes and/or prevailing local codes and
regulations.
MAJOR COMPONENTS
General
The unit includes a hermetically sealed refrigerating system
(consisting of a compressor, condenser coil, evaporator coil
with flowrator), an indoor blower, a condenser fan and all
necessary internal electrical wiring. The heat pump also
includes a reversing valve, solenoid, defrost thermostat and
control and loss of charge protection. The system is factory-
evacuated, charged and performance tested. Refrigerant
amount and type are indicated on rating plate.
INSTALLATION
Pre-Installation Checkpoints
Before attempting any installation, the following points should
be considered:
• Structural strength of supporting members