Page 2 - FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO.; TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO. Post Office Box 1540 · San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540 4200 N. Pan Am Expressway · San Antonio, Texas 78218-5212 (210) 357-4400 · FAX (210) 357-4490 www.friedrich.com Printed in the U.S.A. TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION
Page 3 - Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Important Safety Information ....................................................................................................................2-4 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION; PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH HAZARDS; Your safety and the safety of others are very important.; WARNING; NOTICE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The information contained in this manual is intended for use by a qualified service technician who is familiar with the safety procedures required for installation and repair, and who is equipped with the proper tools and test instruments required to service this product...
Page 5 - REFRIGERATION SYSTEM HAZARDS:
Do not spray or pour water on the return air grille, discharge air grille, evaporator coil, control panel, • and sleeve on the room side of the air conditioning unit while cleaning. Electrical component malfunction caused by water could result in electric shock or other electrically • unsafe conditi...
Page 6 - PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARDS; WATER DAMAGE HAZARDS:; INTRODUCTION; IMPORTANT
PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARDS FIRE DAMAGE HAZARDS: Read the Installation/Operation Manual for this air conditioning unit prior to operating. • Use air conditioner on a single dedicated circuit within the specified amperage rating. • Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. • Do not remove ground prong ...
Page 7 - FRIEDRICH wAllMASTER MODEl NUMBER CODE; th DIGIT - ALPHABETICAL MODIFIER; ELECTRIC HEAT MODELS; th DIGIT; Major Change; SERIAl NUMBER IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
5 FRIEDRICH wAllMASTER MODEl NUMBER CODE W S 08 B 1 0 B 1st DIGIT - FUNCTION W = Thru-The-Wall, WallMaster Series 2nd DIGIT - TYPE S = Straight Cool E = Electric Heat Y = Heat Pump 3rd & 4th DIGITS - APPROXIMATE BTU/HR (Cooling) Heating BTU/HR capacity listed in Specifications/Performance Data S...
Page 8 - Sleeve / Chassis Dimensions; models; Specifications
6 2008 / 2009 PERFORMANCE DATA * Rating Conditions: 80 degrees F, room air temp. & 50% relative humidity, with 95 degree F, outside air temp & 40% relative humidity Model Height Width Depth Depth with Front Minimum Extension Into Room Minimum Extension Outside Thru-the-wall Finished Hole Hei...
Page 9 - ElECTRICAl DATA; ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD; FIRE HAZARD; *HACR: Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
7 Wire Size Use ONLY wiring size recommended for single outlet branch circuit. Fuse/Circuit Breaker Use ONLY the correct HACR type and size fuse/circuit breaker. Read electrical ratings on unit’s rating plate. Proper circuit protection is the responsibiity of the homeowner. Grounding Unit MUST be gr...
Page 10 - FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS; A. Mechanical components; Drain pan valve; B. Electrical components; Thermostat; C. Hermetic components; Compressor
FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS A. Mechanical components Drain pan valve Temperature-sensitive valve that opens up to drain off condensate water when the outside temperature falls below 40°F and closes when the outside temperature reaches 60°FPlenum assemblyy Diffuser with directional louvers used to direct t...
Page 11 - How to operate the Friedrich WallMaster; Figure 1: WS Model cool-only control panel; To start unit; Cool mode with the temperature set at 75°F (24°C) and the fan; To set mode of operation; MoneySaver; To adjust temperature; WARMER –; To adjust fan speed; Fan Speed; SF; Smart Fan; To set the hour clock; Set Hour
How to operate the Friedrich WallMaster Figure 1: WS Model cool-only control panel Figure 2: WY/WE Model heat-cool control panel 1 Power 2 3 4 8 Cool Fan Smart 9 Fan Only 6 Mode Speed Fan Heat 7 Clock 5 Timer Set Money Start Time 14 On/Off Saver Stop Time 13 Temp/Hour 10 11 12 To start unit , el c a...
Page 12 - To set the timer; START; Automatic component protection
To set the timer NOTE: Set the HOUR CLOCK ( Set Hour ) before attempting to set timer functions. You can set the Start Time and Stop Time a minimum of one hour apart, and a maximum of 23 hours apart. 11 After setting the time, press the Set Hour button once (Start light on). Use the and e h t t a h ...
Page 13 - Figure 4: WS Models Only; Using the remote control
Figure 3: WY/WE heat-cool model remote control Additional RC1 wireless remote controls can be purchased from your Friedrich dealer. Figure 4: WS Models Only Additional RC1 wireless remote controls can be purchased from your Friedrich dealer. Using the remote control To start unit 1 POWER - Press the...
Page 14 - ElECTRONIC CONTROl PANEl; on; TESTING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL; ERROR CODE MODE
ElECTRONIC CONTROl PANEl CHECKING ROOM TEMPERATURE 1. Check the room temperature at the electronic control pad by pressing at the same time, the Fan Speed button and the Temp/Hour button on the WS/WE/ WY models (see figures 5 and 6). 2. The indoor temperature will display for 10 seconds. Indoor temp...
Page 15 - REBOOT THE CONTROL PANEL
ERROR CODES lISTING FOR “wS” MODElS E1 SHORT CYCLE SITUATION: Defined as a compressor that starts and stops more frequently than it should. E2 KEYBOARD STUCK ERROR: If any key button is stuck or pressed for 20 seconds or more, the unit considers it stuck. If a key is stuck it will be ignored until r...
Page 16 - Figure 8: System Control Switch; SYSTEM CONTROL SWITCH - TEST; Figure 7: System Control Panel
Figure 8: System Control Switch (Heat Pump & Electric Heat Models) Fan Only Off Low Cool Low Heat Med Cool Med Heat High Heat High Cool MAX HEAT MAX COOL ! Allow 3 min. between restarts SYSTEM CONTROL SWITCH - TEST Disconnect leads from control switch. Turn control to position being tested (see ...
Page 17 - Heat Pump w/back up Electric Heat; COMPONENTS TESTING; THERMOSTAT; Remove wires from thermostat and check continuity; Figure 9 : Thermostat; THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENT; No attempt should be made to adjust thermostat. Due to; Fan Motor
15 ElECTRONIC CONTROl OPERATION Heat Pump w/back up Electric Heat If the indoor ambient air themister reads 55 degrees, turn off the compressor and turn on the electric heat and continue fan operation until temp setting is satisfied. Then revert to standard heat pump operation. If the compressor is ...
Page 18 - CAPACITORS; Capacitor Check with Capacitor Analyzer; DEFROST THERMOSTAT; Figure 10: Defrost Control; DEFROST BULB LOCATION; Figure 11: Defrost Bulb Location
16 CAPACITORS ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD WARNING Turn off electric power before servicing. Discharge capacitor with a 20,000 Ohm 2 Watt resistor before handling. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, or death. Many motor capacitors are internally fused. Shorting the terminals will blow the fuse...
Page 19 - DRAIN PAN VALVE; Drain Pan Valve; HEATING ELEMENT
17 DRAIN PAN VALVE During the cooling mode of operation, condensate which collects in the drain pan is picked up by the condenser fan blade and sprayed onto the condenser coil. This as - sists in cooling the refrigerant plus evaporating the water. During the heating mode of operation, it is necessar...
Page 20 - REFRIGERATION SYSTEM SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
Suction Line Evaporator Coil Metering Device Refrigerant Strainer Discharge Line Condenser Coil Compressor Refrigerant Drier Liquid Line A good understanding of the basic operation of the refrigeration system is essential for the service technician. Without this understanding, accurate troubleshooti...
Page 21 - Refrigerant Charging; SEAlED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM REPAIRS
Refrigerant Charging NOTE: Because The WallMaster System Is A Sealed System, Service Process Tubes Will Have To Be Installed. First Install A Line Tap And Remove Refrigerant From System. Make Necessary Sealed System Repairs And Vacuum System. Crimp Process Tube Line And Solder End Shut. Do Not Leave...
Page 22 - BURN HAZARD; Method Of Charging / Repairs
3. Install a process tube to sealed system. 4. Make necessary repairs to system. 5. Evacuate system to 300 microns or less. 6. Weigh in refrigerant with the property quantity of R-22 refrigerant. 7. Start unit, and verify performance. 8. Crimp the process tube and solder the end shut. Proper safety ...
Page 23 - HIGH PRESSURE HAZARD
Undercharged Refrigerant Systems An undercharged system will result in poor performance (low pressures, etc.) in both the heating and cooling cycle. Whenever you service a unit with an undercharge of refrigerant, always suspect a leak. The leak must be repaired before charging the unit. To check for...
Page 24 - Restricted Refrigerant System
Restricted Refrigerant System Troubleshooting a restricted refrigerant system can be difficult. The following procedures are the more common problems and solutions to these problems. There are two types of refrigerant restrictions: Partial restrictions and complete restrictions. A partial restrictio...
Page 25 - METERING DEVICE; Capillary Tube Systems; HERMETIC COMPONENTS CHECK; CHECK VAlVE; CHECK VALVE OPERATION
METERING DEVICE Capillary Tube Systems All units are equipped with capillary tube metering devices. Checking for restricted capillary tubes. 1. Connect pressure gauges to unit. 2. Start the unit in the cooling mode. If after a few minutes of operation the pressures are normal, the check valve and th...
Page 26 - REVERSING VAlVE DESCRIPTION/OPERATION
NOTE: System operating pressures must be near normal before valve can shift . REVERSING VAlVE DESCRIPTION/OPERATION The Reversing Valve controls the direction of refrigerant flow to the indoor and outdoor coils. It consists of a pressure-operated, main valve and a pilot valve actuated by a solenoid ...
Page 27 - Reversing Valve in Heating Mode; TESTING THE COIl
Reversing Valve in Heating Mode TESTING THE COIl The solenoid coil is an electromagnetic type coil mounted on the reversing valve and is energized during the operation of the compressor in the heating cycle. 1. Turn off high voltage electrical power to unit. 2. Unplug line voltage lead from reversin...
Page 28 - Procedure For Changing Reversing Valve; Touch Test in Heating/Cooling Cycle; EXPLOSION HAZARD
8. Pressurize sealed system with a combination of R-22 and nitrogen and check for leaks, using a suitable leak detector. Recover refrigerant per EPA guidelines. 9. Once the sealed system is leak free, install solenoid coil on new valve and charge the sealed system by weighing in the proper amount an...
Page 29 - Single Phase Connections; COMPRESSOR CHECKS; External Overload; Failure to follow this warning could result
locked Rotor Voltage (l.R.V.) Test Locked rotor voltage (L.R.V.) is the actual voltage available at the compressor under a stalled condition. Single Phase Connections Disconnect power from unit. Using a voltmeter, attach one lead of the meter to the run “R” terminal on the compressor and the other l...
Page 30 - Single Phase Resistance Test; GROUND TEST
Single Phase Resistance Test Remove the leads from the compressor terminals and set the ohmmeter on the lowest scale (R x 1). Touch the leads of the ohmmeter from terminals common to start (“C” to “S”). Next, touch the leads of the ohmmeter from terminals common to run (“C” to “R”). Add values “C” t...
Page 31 - PROPER HANDLING OF; COMPRESSOR REPlACEMENT
Recommended procedure for compressor replacement 1. Be certain to perform all necessary electrical and refrigeration tests to be sure the compressor is actually defective before replacing. 2. Recover all refrigerant from the system though the process tubes. PROPER HANDLING OF RECOVERED REFRIGERANT A...
Page 33 - ROUTINE MAINTENANCE; AIR FILTER; warm water and allow to dry thoroughly before reinstalling.; EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD; COILS AND BASE PAN
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER Clean the unit air intake filter at least every 300 to 350 hours of operation. Clean the filters with a mild detergent in warm water and allow to dry thoroughly before reinstalling. Units are to be inspected and serviced by qualified service personnel only. Use proper ...
Page 34 - FRONT COVER; thoroughly before reinstalling it in the chassis.
Return Air Grille Decorative Front WSC Sleeve A B 12 3 4 5 6 C 3 5 6 7 M O D EL # W S 0 7A 10 B Airflow Rotate Discharge G rille 1" Diameter Plug 1” Diameter Plug SLEEVE / DRAIN Inspect the sleeve and drain system periodically (at least yearly or bi-yearly) and clean of all obstructions and debr...
Page 35 - COOlING ONlY ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS: TROUBlESHOOTING TIPS
33 COOlING ONlY ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS: TROUBlESHOOTING TIPS n o it c A e s u a C e l b i s s o P m e l b o r P Compressordoes not run Low voltage Check voltage at compressor. 115V & 230V units will operate at 10% voltage variance T-stat not set cold enough or inoperative Set t-stat to coldest po...
Page 39 - HEAT PUMP TROUBlESHOOTING
37 Problem Possible Cause Action Room temperature uneven (Heating cycle) Heat anticipator (resistor) shorted(on applicable models) Disconnect power to unit. Remove resistor from t-stat bulb block. Plus in unit & allow to operate. Feel resistor for heat. If not heat, replace resistor Wide differe...
Page 41 - NORMAL FUNCTION OF VALVE; POSSIBLE CAUSES; MALFUNCTION OF VALVE; TROUBlESHOOTING TOUCH TEST CHART: TO SERVICE REVERSING VAlVES
DISCHARGE TUBE SUCTION TUBE to Tube to OUTSIDE from Compressor Tube to INSIDE Capillary T ube Capillary T ube Compressor RIGH T Pilot LEF T Pilot COI L COI L 14 NORMAL FUNCTION OF VALVE VALVE OPERATING DISCHARGE TUBE from Compressor SUCTION TUBE to Compressor Tube to INSIDE COIL Tube to OUTSIDE COIL...
Page 47 - IDK / Internal Drain Kit; Exterior Grilles; Installation Accessories
DK / Drain Kit Installed at the back of the unit and allows for attachment to permanent condensate disposal system, if disposal is necessary or desired. SB / Sub Base Used as a base for the unit when it is desired to place the cord and receptacle within the installation, or simply as a base for the ...
Page 48 - FIGURE 1; INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; MOUNTING HARDWARE PROVIDED; must; ITEM
FIGURE 1 MINIMUM OF 24” REQUIRED FROM TOP OF UNIT TO CEILING. INSIDE WALL MINIMUM OF 1” SPACING REQUIRED ON ALL SIDES OF LINTELS WSC SLEEVE DRAIN EXTENSION THE UNIT. 7/8” MINIMUM 1” MINIMUM 3 1/2” FOR SUBBASE 9/16” MINIMUM OUTSIDE WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR “WSC” SLEEVE MOUNTING HARDWARE PRO...
Page 49 - FIGURE 2; INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS:; SLEEVE INSTALLATION:; MECHANICAL HAZARD
FIGURE 2 BACK UNIT REST LEVEL FRONT UNIT REST RAISED LEDGE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: STEP 1 The “WSC” SLEEVE should be positioned so that the DRAIN EXTENSION extends a minimum of 9/16” beyond the OUTSIDE WALL (See Figure 1). STEP 2 The “WSC” SLEEVE must extend a minimum of 7/8” beyond the INSIDE WA...
Page 51 - FIGURE A; FIGURE B; SIDE PROFILE; SEALING GASKET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
49 FIGURE A AIR DISCHARGE PLENUM FIGURE B SIDE PROFILE OF WALL SLEEVE RAISED LEDGE GASKET FRONT UNIT REST Remove the black rubber gasket from the air discharge plenum of the air conditioner (see fi g. A). Look inside the wall sleeve and check to see if a black rubber gasket is already in place along ...
Page 52 - DRILL A .625” DIAMETER HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SLEEVE BASE TO THE
50 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL DRAIN KIT (IDK) Apply Sealer to the bottom of the Drain Plate Drill a .625” diameter hole here Dimple Wall Sleeve Sleeve Base 0.5” In from edge 4.75” From back of basepan Drill a .625” diameter hole in the bottom of the basepan 1. DRILL A .625” DIAMETER HOLE...
Page 57 - FIRST YEAR; SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR
55 Friedrich Air Conditioning Company P.O. Box 1540 San Antonio, TX 78295 210.357.4400 www.friedrich.com WALLMASTER ® THRU-THE-WALL AIR CONDITIONERS LIMITED WARRANTY FIRST YEAR ANY PART: If any part supplied by FRIEDRICH fails because of a defect in workmanship or material within twelve months from ...