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HIGH EFFICIENCY AIR HANDLER Features ■ FH***TTS Feature a Constant Torque Motor (ECM) Which Provides Enhanced SEER Performance with Most Rheem Outdoor Units FORM NO. HFJ-553 Supersedes Form No. PTZ-789 HIGH EFFICIENCY AIR HANDLER Features ■ FH***TTS feature a Constant Torque motor (ECM) which provides enhanced SEER performance with most Rheem outdoor units. ■ Versatile 4-way convertible design for upflow, downflow, horizontal left and horizontal right applications. ■ Factory-installed indoor coil. ■ Sturdy cabinet construction with 1.0 inch [25.4 mm] of foil faced insulation for excellent sound and insulating characteristics. ■ Field-installed auxiliary electric heater kits provide exact heat for indoor comfort. Kits include circuit breakers which meet U.L. and cUL requirements for service disconnect. ■ 11/2 ton [5.3 kW] through 5 ton [17.6 kW] models are between 421/2 to 57 inches [1080 to 1448 mm] tall and 22 inches [559 mm] deep. ■ All models meet or exceed 330 to 400 CFM [156 to 189 L/s] per ton at .3 inches [.7 kPa] of external static pressure. ■ Enhanced airflow up to .7" external static pressure. ■ Evaporator is constructed of aluminum fins bonded to internally grooved aluminum tubing. ■ Suitable for application in mobile homes. ■ Cabinet air leakage less than 2.0% at 1.0 inch H2O when tested in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 193. FH***TTS Constant Torque Motor (ECM) Efficiencies up to 16 SEER Manufactured for Fujitsu General America, Inc. Fairfield, NJ Table of Contents FH***TTS Series TABLE OF CONTENTS Engineering Features ......................................................................................3 Model Number Identification ............................................................................4 Dimensional Data ........................................................................................5-6 Airflow Directional Data ..................................................................................7 Airflow Performance Data FH***TTS ............................................................8-14 Electrical Data FH***TTS ..........................................................................15-18 Electrical Wiring ............................................................................................19 Accessories ............................................................................................................19 Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................20 2 Fujitsu General America, Inc. Engineering Features FH***TTS Series Engineering Features FH***TTS Series • The most compact unit design available, all standard heat air • Coils are tested at the factory with an extensive refrigerant handler models only 421/2 to 57 inches [1079 to 1448 mm] high. leak check. • Attractive pre-painted cabinet exterior. • Coils have copper sweat refrigerant connections. • Rugged wall steel cabinet construction, designed for added • Coils utilize chatleff metering device connections. strength and versatility. • Molded polymer corrosion resistant condensate drain pan is • 1.0" foil faced insulation mechanically retained in blower provided on all indoor coils. compartment for excellent thermal and sound performance. • Supply duct flanges provided as standard on air handler • Four leg blower motor mount. cabinet. • Blower housing with controls, motor and blower. Slide out • Provisions for field electrical, connections available from design for service and maintenance convenience. either side or top of the air handler cabinet. • Traditional open wire element design for heat applications. • Connection point for high voltage wiring is inside the air han- • Field convertible for vertical downflow, horizontal left hand or dler cabinet. Low voltage connection is made on the outside right hand air supply. of the air handler cabinet. • 3 combustible floor base accessories fit all model sizes when • Concentric knockouts are provided for power connection to required for downflow installations on combustible floors. cabinet. Installer may pull desired hole size up to 2 inches [51 mm] for 11/2 inch [38 mm] conduit. • Indoor coil design provides low air side pressure drop, high performance and extremely compact size. • Front refrigerant and drain connections. • Expansion valve on indoor coil provides for operation with air conditioning or heat pump using the same coil. [ ] Designates Metric Conversions • Coils are constructed of aluminum fins bonded to internally grooved aluminum tubing. Fujitsu General America, Inc. 3 Model Number Identification FH***TTS Series Model Number Identification FH 24 17 T P S V 95 00 N Product Capacity Width Metering Motor Speed Volt Efficiency Heater Communication Device Air Handler 24 = 24,000 [7.03 kW] 17" T = TEV T = Constant S = Single Stage A = 115 1 ph S = Standard N = Non-Communicating FH = H Series 36 = 36,000 [10.55 kW] 21" P = Piston Torque T = Two Stage J = 208/230 1 ph M = Medium 48 = 48,000 [14.07 kW] 24" D = 460 3 ph H = High 60 = 60,000 [17.58 kW] [ ] Designates Metric Conversions Available Models at 115V A Voltage FH2417TTSASN FH3617TTSASN FH3621TTSAMN FH3621TTSAHN FH4821TTSASN FH4821TTSAMN FH6021TTSASN FH4824TTSASN FH6024TTSASN Available Models at 208V J Voltage FH2417TTSJSN FH3617TTSJSN FH3621TTSJMN FH3621TTSJHN FH4821TTSJMN FH4821TTSJSN FH4824TTSJSN FH6021TTSASN FH6024TTSJSN Available Models at 480V D Voltage FH6024TTSDSN 4 Fujitsu General America, Inc. Dimensional Data FH***TTS Series Unit Dimensions SUPPLY AIR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS NOTE: 24Љ CLEARANCE REQUIRED IN FRONT OF MAY EXIT TOP OR EITHER SIDE UNIT FOR FILTER AND COIL MAINTENANCE. HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTION 7/8Љ [22.2 mm], 13/32Љ [27.8 mm], 131/32Љ [50 mm] DIA. KNOCKOUTS. 105/16Љ [262 mm] W A LOW VOLTAGE CONNECTION 5/8Љ [15.9 mm] AND 7/8Љ [22.2 mm] KNOCKOUT Return Air Opening Dimensions Return Air Return Air Opening Model Opening Width Depth/Length Cabinet Size (Inches) (Inches) 17 157/8 193/4 21 193/8 193/4 24 227/8 193/4 H AUXILIARY DRAIN CONNECTION 3/4Љ [19.1 mm] FEMALE PIPE THREAD (NPT) HORIZONTAL APPLICATION ONLY PRIMARY DRAIN CONNECTION 3/4Љ [19.1 mm] FEMALE PIPE THREAD (NPT) AUXILIARY DRAIN CONNECTION 3/4Љ [19.1 mm] FEMALE PIPE THREAD (NPT) 191/2Љ [495 mm] UPFLOW/DOWNFLOW APPLICATION ONLY RETURN AIR OPENING 2111/16Љ [551 mm] LIQUID LINE CONNECTION COPPER (SWEAT) VAPOR LINE CONNECTION COPPER (SWEAT) UPFLOW UNIT SHOWN: UNIT MAY BE INSTALLED UPFLOW, DOWNFLOW, HORIZONTAL RIGHT OR LEFT AIR SUPPLY. 515/16Љ [151 mm] 41/8Љ [105 mm] 31/16Љ [76 mm] 13/16 [48 mm] 11/8 [29 mm] HORIZONTAL ADAPTER KIT 11/16Љ [27 mm] 13/8Љ [35 mm] 213/16Љ [71 mm] 51/4Љ [133 mm] 53/8Љ VAPOR LINE [136 mm] CONNECTION AUXILIARY HORIZONTAL UPFLOW UNIT SHOWN: DRAIN CONNECTION UNIT MAY BE INSTALLED UPFLOW, DOWNFLOW, HORIZONTAL RIGHT OR LEFT AIR SUPPLY. [ ] Designates Metric Conversions ( ) Designates Unit with Double Coil Cabinet PRIMARY DRAIN CONNECTION LIQUID LINE VERTICAL DRAIN PAN CONNECTION AUXILIARY UPFLOW/DOWNFLOW DRAIN CONNECTION Fujitsu General America, Inc. 5 Dimensional Data FH***TTS Series Unit Dimensions & Weights Refrigerant Connections [ ] AirDesignates Flow Metric ConversionsUnit Weight/Shipping Weight Model Sweat (In.) [mm] ID Unit Unit Supply CFM (Nom.) [L/s] (Lbs.) [kg] Size Width Height Duct ( ) Designates Unit with Double Coil Cabinet Unit With FH***TTS Liquid Vapor “W” In. [mm] “H” In. [mm] “A” In. [mm] Lo Hi Unit Dimensions & Weights Coil (Max. KW) 2417 3/8 [9.53] 3/4 [19.05] 171/2 [445] 421/2 [1080] 161/2 [406] 600 [283] 800 [378] 92/106 [42/48] 3617 3/8 [9.53] 3/4 [19.05] 171/2 [445] 421/2 [1080] 161/2 [406] 1000 [472] 1200 [566] 96/110 [44/50] 362 3/8 [9.53] 7/8 [22.23] 211/2 [533] 571/2 [1448] 191/2 [495] 1000 [472] 1200 [566] 137/149 [62/68] 3621 3/8 [9.53] 7/8 [22.23] 211/2 [533] 501/2 [1282] 191/2 [495] 1000 [472] 1200 [566] 126/142 [57/64] 4821 3/8 [9.53] 7/8 [22.23] 211/2 [533] 571/2 [1448] 191/2 [495] 1400 [661] 1600 [755] 139/151 [63/68] 4821 3/8 [9.53] 7/8 [22.23] 211/2 [533] 501/2 [1282] 191/2 [495] 1400 [661] 1600 [755] 128/144 [56/65] 4824 3/8 [9.53] 7/8 [22.23] 241/2 [622] 551/2 [1397] 231/2 [585] 1600 [755] — 142/160 [64/72] 6021 3/8 [9.53] 7/8 [22.23] 211/2 [533] 571/2 [1448] 191/2 [495] 1600 [755] 1725 [814] 139/151 [63/68] 6024 3/8 [9.53] 7/8 [22.23] 241/2 [622] 551/2 [1410] 231/2 [585] — 1800 [850] 159/176 [72/80] *Maximum dehumidification airflow. [ ] Designates Metric Conversions 6 Fujitsu General America, Inc. Airflow Directional Data FH***TTS Series Airflow Directional Data UPFLOW DOWNFLOW HORIZONTAL LEFT HORIZONTAL RIGHT HAND AIRFLOW HAND AIRFLOW Fujitsu General America, Inc. 7 Airflow Performance Data FH***TTS Series Airflow Performance Airflow performance data is based on cooling performance below for both cooling and electric heat operation. For opti- with a coil and no filter in place. Select performance table for mum blower performance, operate the unit in the .3 [8 mm] to appropriate unit size, voltage and number of electric heaters to .7 inches [18 mm] W.C. external static range. Units with coils be used. Make sure external static applied to unit allows oper- should be applied with a minimum of .1 inch [3 mm] W.C. ation within the minimum and maximum limits shown in table external static range. Airflow Operating Limits Model Cabinet Width 17 17/21 21 24 Cooling BTUH x 1,000 -18 -24 -30 -36 -42 -48 -48 -60 Cooling Tons Nominal 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4 5 Heat Pump or Air Conditioning Maximum Heat/Cool CFM [L/s] 675 900 1125 1350 1575 1800 1800 1930 (37.5 CFM [18 L/s]/1,000 BTUH) [319] [425] [531] [637] [743] [850] [850] [911] (450 CFM [212 L/s]/Ton Nominal) Heat Pump or Air Conditioning Nominal Heat/Cool CFM [L/s] 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1600 1800 (33.3 CFM [16 L/s]/1,000 BTUH) [283] [378] [472] [566] [661] [755] [755] [850] (400 CFM [189 L/s]/Ton Nominal) Heat Pump or Air Conditioning Minimum Heat/Cool CFM [L/s] 540 720 900 1080 1260 1440 1440 1620 (30.0 CFM [14 L/s]/1,200 BTUH) [255] [340] [425] [510] [595] [680] [680] [765] (360 CFM [170 L/s]/Ton Nominal) Maximum kW Electric Heating 13 13 18 18 20 25 25 30 & Minimum Electric Heat CFM [L/s] 487 [230] 617 [291] 814 [384] 1054 [497] 1171 [553] 1502 [709] 1502 [709] 1666 [786] Maximum Electric Heat Rise °F [°C] 80 [26.7] 63 [17.2] 66 [18.9] 51 [10.6] 49 [9.4] 50 [10] 50 [10] 54 [12.2] [ ] Designates Metric Conversions 8 Fujitsu General America, Inc.
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