RCA, RCB, RCC, RCE, VCA & VCB Models Remote Condensing Units - Service Instructions

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Service instructions for remote condensing units covering RCA, RCB, RCC, RCE, VCA and VCB models. The manual is intended only for qualified HVAC technicians and emphasizes correct service procedures, proper tools and parts, and review of the appropriate service manual before repairs. It provides safety warnings about electrical shock and serious injury or death from unqualified repairs, and notes potential dangerous venting caused by system contaminants, improper procedures, or physical abuse affecting hermetic compressor electrical terminals.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages243

Reading Time10 h 12 min

AccessFree to download

Product Identification

Specifications

RCA Models

RCB Models

RCC Models

RCE Models

VCA Models

VCB Models

Product Design

System Operation

Refrigeration Cycle

Sequence of Operation

Electric Heaters

Airflow & Pressure Drop Data

Cooling Performance Data

RCA/B and VCB Models

RCC Models

RCE Models

VCA Models

Scheduled Maintenance

Servicing

Wiring Diagrams & Schematics

Service Instructions RCA, RCB, RCC, RCE, VCA & VCB Models Remote Condensing Units Blowers, Coils & Accessories Model and Manufacturing numbers listed on page 5 This manual is to be used by qualified HVAC technicians only. Amana does not assume any responsibility for property damage or personal injury for improper service procedures done by an unqualified person. ® Heating ¡ Air Conditioning A higher standard ofcomfort RS6100002 Revision 3 August 1998 INDEX PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................... 5 -8 SPECIFICATIONS RCA Models ................................................................................................... 9 -11 RCB Models ................................................................................................... 9 -11 RCC Models ................................................................................................... 12 RCE Models ................................................................................................... 12-13 VCA Models ................................................................................................... 13 VCB Models ................................................................................................... 14 Blower Cabinets ............................................................................................. 16-19 Evaporator Coils ............................................................................................. 20-28 PRODUCT DESIGN ................................................................................................. 28-39 SYSTEM OPERATION Refrigeration Cycle ......................................................................................... 30 Sequence of Operation ................................................................................... 31-32 Electric Heaters ............................................................................................. 32-33 AIRFLOW & PRESSURE DROP DATA .................................................................. 34-39 COOLING PERFORMANCE DATA RCA/B and VCB Models ................................................................................ 40-107 RCC Models ................................................................................................... 108-147 RCE Models ................................................................................................... 148-159 VCA Models ................................................................................................... 160-175 Performance Test ........................................................................................... 176 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 177 SERVICING .............................................................................................................. 178-199 WIRING DIAGRAMS & SCHEMATICS Condensing Units ........................................................................................... 200-243 2 Rev. 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible, however, that during its lifetime a product may require service. Products should be serviced only by a qualified service technician who is familiar with the safety procedures required in the repair and who is equipped with the proper tools, parts, testing instruments and the appropriate service manual. REVIEW ALL SERVICE INFORMATION IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL BEFORE BEGINNING REPAIRS. IMPORTANT NOTICES | | IF REPAIRS ARE ATTEMPTED BY UNQUALIFIED PERSONS, DANGEROUS CONDITIONS (SUCH AS EXPOSURE TO ELECTRICAL SHOCK) MAY RESULT. THIS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. | | --- | --- | AMANA WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM IMPROPER SERVICE OR SERVICE PR

FAQs

Who is this manual intended for?

It is to be used by qualified HVAC technicians only.

What safety risks are warned about if repairs are attempted by unqualified persons?

Dangerous conditions such as exposure to electrical shock may result, potentially causing serious injury or death.

Why can system contaminants or improper service procedures cause dangerous venting?

Contaminants, improper service procedure, or physical abuse affecting hermetic compressor electrical terminals may cause dangerous system venting.

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