Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners

SECTION 15740

PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONERS

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** GE Zoneline; Air Conditioning Equipment.
This section is based on the products of GE Zoneline, which is located at:
AP4 Room 200 Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Toll Free Tel: 888-231-2548
Tel: 502-452-7254
Fax: 855-530-5732
Email:request info ()
Web:
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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.

A. Packaged terminal air conditioners. (AZ 45 Series)

B. Packaged terminal heat pumps. (AZ 65 Series)

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.

A. Section 15050 - Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods.

B. Section 16050 - Basic Electrical Materials and Methods.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.

2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

3. Installation methods.

C. Shop Drawings: Overall dimensions and required clearances including detail of architectural enclosing requirements. Detailed schematics of electrical control wiring and power rough-in.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum 5 year experience manufacturing similar products.

B. Installer Qualifications: Minimum 2 year experience installing similar products.

1.5 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Convene minimum two weeks prior to starting work of this section.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver and store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging bearing the brand name and manufacturer's identification until ready for installation.

B. Handling: Handle materials to avoid damage.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's recommended limits.

1.8 SEQUENCING

A. Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.

1.9 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer's Warranty:

1. For the period of one year from the date of the original purchase: GE will replace any part of the air conditioner which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs to replace the defective part.

2. Five years from the date of the original purchase: Sealed Refrigerating System, if any part of the Sealed Refrigerating System (the compressor, condenser, evaporator, and all connecting tubing) should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited five-year warranty, GE will provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs to replace the defective part.

3. Second through fifth year from the date of the original purchase: Fan Motors, Switches, Thermostat, Heater, Heater Protectors, Compressor Overload, Solenoids, Circuit Boards, Auxiliary Controls, Thermistors, Freeze Sentinel, Frost Controls, ICR Pump, Capacitors, Varistors and Indoor Blower Bearing, if any of these parts should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this additional four-year limited warranty, the customer will be responsible for any labor and related service costs.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: GE Zoneline, which is located at: AP4 Room 200 Appliance Park; Louisville, KY 40225; Toll Free Tel: 888-231-2548; Tel: 502-452-7254; Fax: 855-530-5732; Email:request info (); Web:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.

B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600 - Product Requirements.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

2.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS

A. Self-contained through-the-wall units providing individual room or zone control for cooling and heating.

1. Cooling Capacity Range: 6,900 to 14,900 BTUH (2.02 to 4.37 kW).

2. Heating Capacity Range: 6,200 to 13,500 BTUH (1.82 to 3.96 kW).

B. The Contractor shall furnish Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Package Terminal Heat Pumps of the sizes and capacities shown on the schedule and in the specifications. The units shall be located as shown on the drawings and each shall consist of a chassis, room cabinet, wall case, power cord, sub-base if specified, and outdoor grille.

C. Units shall be listed by UL, and AHRI and cUL certified as to capacity and efficiency and shall be GE Appliances Zoneline models or equal. Unit dimensions shall not exceed 42-1/8 inches wide and 16-1/4 inches high (1070 mm by 413 mm) with room cabinet in place.

D. Unit shall have means of electrical connection listed by Underwriters Laboratories and compatible with the unit's required voltage and ampacity in conformance with National Electrical Code and local codes.

1. Units shall be designed to operate on 208, 230 or 265 volts, 60 Hz, single-phase power.

E. Weather Resistance: Complete unit including outside louver shall be submitted to an independent agency for weather- resistance tests.

1. Air-infiltration test to be conducted in accordance with AHRI 310/380 and in such a facility for leakage air flow measurements described in ANSI/ASHRAE 16 and 58. With indoor static pressure maintained at 0.1 in (2.5 mm) in H2O below the outdoor static pressure, the allowable air infiltration shall not exceed 19.3 cu ft per min (0.55 cu m per min).

2. Water-infiltration test to be conducted in accordance with ASTM E331-86 with static air pressure differential of 10.0 lbs per sq ft (0.48 kPa) or 1.93 in (49 mm) H20; equivalent to 63 mph (101.4 kph) wind, 5.0 gal per sq ft (204 l per sq m) or 8 in rain per sf per hr (2.19 m per sq m per hr) for 15 minutes and there shall be no leakage into the room.

F. Chassis. The air conditioner chassis shall be the standard product of the manufacturer and shall be shipped in protective cartons to prevent damage. Cartons shall be appropriately marked at the factory with wording sufficient to warn handlers against improper stacking, up-ending, rolling or dropping.

G. The chassis shall be the slide-in type, ready to operate after installation.

H. Each shall consist of the following sections and components:

1. Each unit shall have a matching, easily removable, textured finish, wrap-around room cabinet molded of high-impact Polystyrene to resist corrosion and damage. The room cabinet shall have slide-out washable filters accessible without requiring removal of room cabinet from chassis.

2. Hermetically sealed refrigerant system with external vibration isolated rotary-type compressor, condenser and evaporator coils and capillary refrigerant control. Airflow system consisting of one permanently lubricated variable-speed fan motor for the outdoor fan and a separate permanently lubricated variable-speed fan motor for the indoor fan. Outdoor fan shall be multi-blade axial-flow design made of non-corrosive material. Indoor fan shall be of a design to optimize airflow and operating sound. All motors on the exterior side of the weather barrier shall be of an enclosed design to reduce the effects of moisture and corrosion.

3. Line-cord connected units shall require a line-cord power connection kit with integral Leakage Current Detection Interruption device or (Arc Fault Current Interrupter) as required by National Electrical Code (NEC) and Underwriters Laboratories. The unit shall have a universal resistance heater with output determined by connection to the power source with the appropriate power connection kit to provide specified heat output.

4. A fan-cycle option to permit continuous fan operation or fan cycle operation, independently selectable for heating and cooling operation.

5. Fan-only operation in either high or low fan speed selectable by room occupant;

6. A positive cooling condensate disposal system which meets the test requirements of applicable AHRI Standard 310, for packaged terminal air conditioners and 380 for packaged terminal heat pumps; 80 degrees F (26.7 degrees C) dry bulb, 75 degrees F (23.9 degrees C) wet bulb, 80 percent relative humidity.

7. Condenser and evaporator coils to be constructed of copper tubing and aluminum plate fins designed to achieve EER and COP rating of the unit.

8. Indoor and outdoor airflows that match the capacity of the coils for efficient heat transfer. Water blow-off shall not occur on the indoor coil.

9. Adjustable indoor discharge air louvers that provide a 45 degree off horizontal air pattern with an alternate position to provide a 65 degree off horizontal air pattern;

10. Easily accessible controls for selection of unit operation and thermostat setting. Controls shall automatically dim to not disturb the guest.

11. Positive-closing, manually controlled, multi-position fresh-air vent capable of providing selection anywhere from fully open, to fully closed. Vent door is to be secured for shipping.

12. Integrated circuit and software to sense and control room temperature.

13. Electronic temperature limiting with seven independent heating and cooling settings to limit maximum and minimum temperatures.

14. Freeze Sentinel to automatically activate the electric resistance heater and fan motor to warm and circulate indoor air to help prevent damage due to freezing temperatures. Freeze Sentinel shall operate if unit is connected to a powered electrical circuit and unit shall provide ability for owner to defeat the Freeze Sentinel operation.

15. Heat Sentinel to automatically activate air conditioner operation if unit is connected to a powered electrical circuit (even if the unit is in the off mode) when the room temperature warms to 85 degrees F (29.4 degrees C) and turns air conditioner operation off when the room temperature cools to 80 degrees F (26.7 degrees C), if selected by owner.

16. Compatible with two-wire Central Desk Control systems.

17. Remote Thermostat compatibility with Class 2 remote thermostat.

18. Connections to interface with a transfer fan to move air into another room.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

I. Heat pump Use of electric resistance heating:

1. Option A: Automatically phase in electric resistance heat, if outdoor temperature is below 46 degrees F (7.8 degrees C), if heat pump alone is unable to maintain room temperature.

2. Option B: Use partial electric resistance heat simultaneous with heat pump operation any time the outdoor temperature is below 46 degrees F (7.8 degrees C).

3. Choose option a or B is by means of a selector concealed from room occupant.

4. Unit switches to full resistance heat if room temperature continues to decline or outdoor temperature falls below 25 degrees F (minus 3.9 degrees C).

5. If outdoor temperature is between 46 and 86 degrees F (7.8 and 30 degrees C), unit will lock out electric resistance heat and operate heat pump only.

J. Model Nomenclature: Key to Model characteristics.

1. Zoneline: AZ.

2. Zonleline Chassis Series:

a. 45 - Cool/electric heat.

b. 65 - Heat pump.

3. Unit type:

a. E - Cooling with electric resistance heat.

b. H - Heat pump with electric resistance heat.

4. Zoneline Nominal Cooling Capacity:

a. 07 -7,000 BTUH (2.05 kW) cooling.

b. 09 - 9,000 BTUH (2.64 kW) cooling.

c. 12 -12,000 BTUH (3.51 kW) cooling.

d. 15 -15,000 BTUH (4.4 kW) cooling.

5. Voltage/Phase/Frequency:

a. D - 230/208 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz.

b. E - 265 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz.

6. Universal Power Connection: A.

7. Special features:

a. B - Base unit.

b. C - Premium guard corrosion protection.

c. D - Internal condensate removal (ICR) system (heat pump models only-not for coastal applications).

d. M - Makeup air.

e. P - Dry Air 25.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

2.3 PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONERS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The AZ45 series can be used with ductwork to heat or cool more than one room. RAK6053 Duct Adapter is applied to top of case over air discharge. RAK601B/602B Duct Extension is applied to right or left of adapter.

A. Basis of Design: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners as manufactured by GE Appliances.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete models not required.

1. AZ45 Series - Cooling with Electric Heat:

a. 230/208V Model AZ45E07DAB.

b. 230/208V Model AZ45E09DAB.

c. 230/208V Model AZ45E12DAB.

d. 230/208V Model AZ45E15DAB.

2. AZ45 Series - Cooling with Electric Heat Corrosion Treated Models:

a. 230/208V Model AZ45E07DAC.

b. 230/208V Model AZ45E09DAC.

c. 230/208V Model AZ45E12DAC.

d. 230/208V Model AZ45E15DAC.

e. 265V Model AZ45E07EAC.

f. 265V Model AZ45E09EAC.

g. 265V Model AZ45E12EAC.

h. 265V Model AZ45E15EAC.

3. AZ45 Series - Cooling & Electric Heat: Dry Air 25 (Corrosion Resistant): A separate R410A refrigerant system, consisting of a hermetically sealed heat transfer surface installed in saddlebag configuration around the indoor evaporator coil, transferring heat from the front coil of the saddlebag to the rear coil without power consumption.

a. 230/208V Model AZ45E07DAP.

b. 230/208V Model AZ45E09DAP.

c. 230/208V Model AZ45E12DAP.

d. 265V Model AZ45E09EAP.

e. 265V Model AZ45 E12EAP.

4. AZ45 Series - Cooling with Electric Heat Makeup Air: The add on makeup air module is a sealed system delivering continuous outdoor makeup air at 35 cu ft per min (1 cu m per min) that is dehumidified when outdoor humidity levels rise above 55 percent relative humidity.

a. 230/208V Model AZ45E09DAM.

b. 230/208V Model AZ45E12DAM.

5. Standards Compliance:

a. Approved by UL, CEC, NRCAN & AHRI.

b. Comply with ASHRAE 90.1-2013 minimum efficiency requirements for PTACs.

6. Features: AZ45 series.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** For AZ45 Series units without the Dry Air 25 option. Delete if not required.

a. Cooling energy efficiency range (EER) 230 Volts/265 Volts: 10.5 - 13.4.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** For AZ45 Series units with the Dry Air 25 option. Delete if not required.

b. Cooling energy efficiency range (EER) 230 Volts/265 Volts: 11.0 - 12.8.

c. Refrigerant Type: R-410A.

d. Cross-flow (tangential) blower.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Optional for AZ45 Series units without the Dry Air 25 option. Standard for AZ45 Series units with the Dry Air 25 option. Delete if not required.

e. Enhanced dehumidification.

f. Sound deadening mastic.

g. Composite (non rustable) basepan.

h. Universal heaters - universal power cord connection.

i. Touch-pad digital controls with white LEDs.

j. Auto dimming display.

k. Auxiliary control features.

l. Automatic emergency heat.

m. Separate indoor & outdoor permanently lubricated motors: DC.

n. Two-speed outdoor fan.

o. Indoor fan speed settings: Hi/Low.

p. "SmartFan" fan cycle control. Unit operates the indoor fan continuously when cooling and in cycle mode for heating.

q. Auto power recovery.

r. Automatic compressor restart delay.

s. Freeze Sentinel; 41 degrees F (5 degrees C): Protects unoccupied rooms from damage by freezing temperatures.

t. Heat Sentinel; 85 degrees F (29.4 degrees C): Reduces excessive temperatures in unoccupied room.

u. Automatic indoor frost control.

v. Temperature limiting: electronic 7-Step.

w. Remote thermostat compatibility.

x. Central desk control compatibility.

y. Two-position discharge grille 45 and 65 degrees.

z. Upfront filter (interchangeable).

aa. Manual air vent control.

bb. Transfer fan connections.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Only used and optional on Dry air 25 units. Delete if not required.

cc. Ducted installation.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Standard on Dry Air 25 units and optional on others. Delete if not required.

dd. Corrosion treated chassis.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Not used on Dry Air 25 units and optional on others. Not for use in corrosive environments. Delete if not required.

ee. Makeup air module.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

2.4 PACKAGED TERMINAL HEAT PUMPS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The AZ65 series can be used with ductwork to heat or cool more than one room. RAK6052 Duct Adapter is applied to top of case over air discharge. RAK601 Duct Extension is applied to right or left of adapter.

A. Basis of Design: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners as manufactured by GE Appliances.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete models not required.

1. AZ65 Series - Heat Pump with Backup Electric Heat:

a. 230/208V Model AZ65H07DAB.

b. 230/208V Model AZ65H09DAB.

c. 230/208V Model AZ65H12DAB.

d. 230/208V Model AZ65H15DAB.

2. AZ65 Series - Heat Pump with Backup Electric Heat Corrosion Treated Models:

a. 230/208V Model AZ65H07DAC.

b. 230/208V Model AZ65H09DAC.

c. 230/208V Model AZ65H12DAC.

d. 230/208V Model AZ65H15DAC.

e. 265V Model AZ65H07EAC.

f. 265V Model AZ65H09EAC.

g. 265V Model AZ65H12EAC.

h. 265V Model AZ65H15EAC.

3. AZ65 Series - Heat Pump with Backup Electric Heat and Internal Condensate Removal (ICR):

a. 230/208V Model AZ65H07DAD.

b. 230/208V Model AZ65H09DAD.

c. 230/208V Model AZ65H12DAD.

d. 230/208V Model AZ65H15DAD.

e. 265V Model AZ65H07EAD.

f. 265V Model AZ65H09EAD.

g. 265V Model AZ65H12EAD.

h. 265V Model AZ65H15EAD.

4. AZ65 Series - Cooling with Electric Heat Makeup Air: The add on makeup air module is a sealed system delivering continuous outdoor makeup air at 35 cu ft per min (1 cu m per min)that is dehumidified when outdoor humidity levels rise above 55 percent relative humidity.

a. 230/208V Model AZ65H07DAM.

b. 230/208V Model AZ65H09DAM.

c. 230/208V Model AZ65H12DAM.

5. Features: AZ65 series.

a. Cooling energy efficiency range (EER) 230 Volts/265 Volts: 10.3 - 13.0.

b. Heating COP range (230 Volts/265 Volts): 3.2 - 4.0.

c. Refrigerant Type: R-410A.

d. Cross-flow (tangential) blower.

e. Sound deadening mastic.

f. Composite (non rustable) basepan.

g. Heat pump with resistance heat back-up.

h. Heat Pump with Supplemental Resistance Heat: Selectable.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the staged heating feature not required.

i. Staged heating: 3-stage.

j. Staged heating: 2-stage with remote thermostat.

k. Universal heaters - universal power cord connection.

l. Touch-pad digital controls with white LEDs.

m. Auto dimming display.

n. Auxiliary control features.

o. Electric resistance heat lock-out: Above 46 degrees F (7.8 degrees C).

p. Automatic emergency heat.

q. Heat pump defrost system: Reverse cycle.

r. Quick heat recovery.

s. Separate Indoor & Outdoor Permanently Lubricated Motors: DC.

t. Two-speed outdoor fan.

u. Indoor fan speed settings: Hi/Low.

v. "SmartFan" fan cycle control. Unit operates the indoor fan continuously when cooling and in cycle mode for heating.

w. Auto power recovery.

x. Automatic compressor restart delay.

y. Freeze Sentinel; 41 degrees F (5 degrees C): Protects unoccupied rooms from damage by freezing temperatures.

z. Heat Sentinel; 85 degrees F (29.4 degrees C): Reduces excessive temperatures in unoccupied room.

aa. Automatic indoor frost control.

bb. Temperature Limiting: Electronic 7-Step.

cc. Remote thermostat compatibility.

dd. Central desk control compatibility.