magicpak MGE8-12 Electric Cooling Gas Heating Packaged Unit User Manual

June 12, 2024
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MGE8-12/14
ELECTRIC COOLING/
GAS HEATING
PACKAGED UNIT
magicpak MGE8 12 Electric Cooling Gas Heating Packaged
UnitFORM NO. MGE8-100 (11/2022)

NOTE: MGE8 is not for sale in Canada

MODEL NUMBER GUIDE

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  • Check that equipment complies with all applicable building codes, laws, and regulations for its intended use prior to installation.

APPLICATIONS

  • MagicPak units are designed for use in all multifamily applications, such as: apartments, condominiums, student housing and senior living
  • Installation in conditioned and non-conditioned mechanical spaces
  • Units are approved for installations up to 5,500 ft. without any modifications or adjustments
  • For installations above 5,500 ft., refer to High Altitude Application Data table and installation instructions for additional details

UNIT APPROVALS

ETL (INTERTEK)

  • Design certified by ETL (Intertek) to latest edition of UL 1995

  • Certified as a direct vent appliance in accordance with ANSI Z21.47

  • Certified for the U.S. only

  • Certified for less than 2% cabinet air leakage using ASHRAE Standard 193

  • Rated with a 5kA Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) in accordance with RMS Symmetrical per UL 508A

  • Refer to Unit Electrical and Physical Data table for additional details
    AHRI/DOE

  • Certified to AHRI Standard 210/240-2008; refer to the AHRI Directory for AHRI certificates

  • Cooling and heating system rated in accordance with Department of Energy (DOE) test procedures (latest edition)

  • Heating system rated in accordance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) labeling regulations
    CORROSION PROTECTION

  • Epoxy coating is specifically designed for use on HVAC type coils and demonstrates 6800+ hours of Sea Water Acetic Acid Testing (SWAAT) per ASTM G85:A3
    SOUND RATING

  • Outdoor sound level measurements tested per ANSI/AHRI Standard 270

  • Refer to Outdoor Sound Rating & Cabinet Air Leakage table for additional details
    ALUMINUM LOUVER – PAINT SPECS

  • Standard and impact-resistant louvers meet AAMA 2605 specifications

WARRANTY

COMPRESSOR

  • Five (5) years limited parts warranty
    HEAT EXCHANGER

  • Twenty (20) years limited parts warranty on stainless steel heat exchanger
    ALL OTHER COVERED COMPONENTS

  • Refer to Equipment Limited Warranty for additional details

STANDARD FEATURES

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS & GAUGE PORTS

  • Line voltage knockouts (two concentric) to accommodate field required wire size

  • Thermostat connections are located at the top of the cabinet

  • Two gauge ports are located within the lower compartment of the unit

  • Refer to Unit Dimension figure for additional details
    CABINET

  • Embossed galvanized steel cabinet

  • Indoor section of the cabinet insulated with 0.5 in. dual density fiberglass insulation

  • Outdoor section of the cabinet insulated with 0.5 in. weather-resistant polystyrene insulation

INTERNAL FILTER

  • Tool-less filter access
  • Factory-installed 1 in. filter rack with washable filter
  • Field-supplied filters up to MERV 6 can typically be installed in the filter slot internal to unit in lieu of washable filter, when proper duct design is applied
  • If a higher resistance filter is field installed in the unit, the added resistance must be included in the external static pressure and must not exceed 0.5 in. w.c. including ductwork
  • Refer to Factory Filter Size and Pressure Drop and Blower Performance tables for additional details

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

  • Factory charged with R-410A refrigerant

  • Factory sealed and tested

  • *MGE8-14-36NP-* includes a two-stage compressor

  • Refer to Unit Electrical and Physical Data table for additional details Indoor and Outdoor Coils

  • Copper tube with aluminum fin coils
    High Pressure Switch

  • Shuts off unit if abnormal operating conditions cause the refrigerant discharge pressure to rise above acceptable levels
    Low Pressure Switch

  • Provides loss of charge protection by shutting off unit if refrigerant liquid pressure falls below acceptable levels
    TRANSFORMER

  • Rated for 40VA

  • Factory wired for 230/240V power supply, and includes field selectable terminal for 208V

  • Converts line voltage to 24V for the thermostat and control circuits within the unit
    COMBUSTION AIR INDUCER

  • Pests are discouraged from nesting in the unit’s flue pipe during summer months by briefly energizing the gas furnace inducer blower at the beginning of each cooling cycle
    SUPPLY AIR BLOWER
    Constant Torque ECM Blower Motor

  • Motor provides specified air volume at 0.1 in. – 0.5 in. w.c. external static pressure

  • Blower assembly is easily removed for servicing

  • Refer to Blower Performance tables for additional details
    Electronic Blower Control

  • Dedicated blower speed taps for continuous fan, cooling, and heating operation are programmed for optimal airflow and controlled by 24V thermostat signals

  • Blower speed adjustment is easily accomplished by speed tap selection

  • Fixed blower delays have been selected to enhance comfort

  • Refer to Blower Performance tables for additional details
    OUTDOOR FAN

  • Heavy duty, fully enclosed and weatherproof

  • Aluminum fan blades

CONDENSATE MANAGEMENT
Primary Drain Pan

  • Antimicrobial protection: drain pan is injected with an antibacterial agent that destabilizes the membrane of microorganism cells, disrupting the cellular function of odor-causing mold and bacteria so that they can no longer grow or reproduce Overflow Protection
  • Indoor drain pan overflow switch monitors the condensate level in primary drain pan
  • Prevents unit from running if water is sensed Secondary Drain Pan
  • Polypropylene wall sleeve base is specifically designed to direct rain water out of the building and in the event of any restriction in the primary drain will act as a redundant overflow protection

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

FACTORY-INSTALLED OPTIONS
CORROSION PROTECTION

  • Epoxy coated indoor and outdoor coils
    FIELD-INSTALLED ACCESSORIES WALL SLEEVES & LOUVERS

  • Units must be installed with approved wall sleeve and louver accessories for safe operation and are required for all installations
    NOTE: Polypropylene louvers (ALVRP***MGE) should not be oversized

  • Refer to Wall Sleeves and Louvers table for additional details
    WALL SLEEVES (ASLEEVE)

  • Penetrates the building envelope and creates a path for condenser air intake and exhaust

  • Provides a sealed connection to the unit and a secure attachment foundation for the louvers

  • Available in 6 in. to 12 in. depths
    WALL SLEEVE EXTENSION (ASLEEVEXT4)

  • Provides an additional 4 in. of depth to the wall sleeve, for a maximum depth of 16 in.

LOUVERS
**Polypropylene Louvers (ALVRP*MGE)

  • Constructed from durable, corrosion-resistant plastic

  • Available in four standard colors Aluminum Louvers (ALVRAL)

  • Constructed with 6063-T6 grade aluminum

  • Available in anodized clear coat, primer (to be painted in the field), standard paint colors and custom colors with paint matching*
    Impact-Resistant Aluminum Louvers (ALVRALC)

  • Impact and wind load certified up to 186 MPH, risk categories III and IV, and wind exposures C and D

  • ALVRALC-1 & ALVRALC-2: FBC Notice of Acceptance (NOA) 20-0909.03

  • ALVRALC-3, -4 & -7: FBC Notice of
    Acceptance (NOA) 21-1216.11

  • Constructed with 6063-T6 grade aluminum

  • Available in anodized clear coat, primer (to be painted in the field), standard paint colors and custom colors with paint matching
    LIQUID PROPANE (LP) CONVERSION KIT (ALPKT
    )

  • Enables simple conversion from natural gas to liquid propane

  • Refer to LP Conversion Kit table for additional details
    SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT RATING KIT (ASCCR)

  • Provides 200kA of SCCR protection

  • Refer to SCCR Accessory table for additional details
    FILTERS

  • Field-supplied filters up to MERV 6 can typically be installed in the filter slot internal to unit
    NOTE: Use of paper frame not recommended
    CRANKCASE HEATER (ACASE841)

  • Warms compressor crankcase to limit migration of liquid refrigerant back to compressor during off cycle

  • Available for models with scroll compressors

  • Refer to Crankcase Heater table for additional details

THERMOSTAT

  • Required for all installations (field-supplied)
  • Units are individually controlled with conventional 24V thermostat
  • One-stage Cool/Heat required for 0.75 to 2.5 ton
  • Two-stage Cool/One-stage Heat required for 3.0 ton

UNIT ELECTRICAL AND PHYSICAL DATA (208/230 Volt – 1 Phase – 60HZ)1

  1. magicpak MGE8 12 Electric Cooling Gas Heating Packaged Unit - UNIT ELECTRICALAcceptable voltage range: 197 – 253V
  2. MCA = Minimum Circuit Ampacity
  3. MOCP = Maximum Over Current Protection
  4. SCCR = Short Circuit Current Rating; refer to SCCR Accessory table, up to 200kA
    NOTE: Units are rated at 208/230V, but MOCP & MCA values are calculated at 240V

UNIT DIMENSIONS (IN.)

Model A B C D E

MGE8-12-091P
MGE8-12-121P| 57-7/8| 20-3/4| 18-5/8| 6| 24-5/8
MGE8-12-181P
MGE8-12-241P| 59-7/8| 22-3/4| 20-5/8| 26-5/8
MGE8-12-301P| 63-7/8| 26-3/4| 24-5/8| 30-5/8
MGE8-14-361P| 71-7/8| 34-3/4| 28-5/8| 10| 38-5/8

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  • Provisions must be made to properly drain condensate from the drain pan.

MINIMUM CLEARANCES

Accessibility Clearances
The front of the unit must be accessible for service. A minimum clearance of 30” in front of unit is required for service. If the unit is enclosed, a door or access panel aligned with the front of the unit is the preferred method of providing access. The door or access panel opening must be a minimum of 30” wide (centered on the unit) and be as tall as the unit.
IMPORTANT
The unit must be installed with approved wall sleeve and louver accessories for safe operation.
Improper installations could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Supply Duct Clearances

Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials1


Front| Sides| Top
0”| 0”| 0”

1 Accessibility clearances take precedence
Unit Clearances

Minimum Clearances1


Front2| Sides3
1”| 1”

  1. Accessibility clearances take precedence
  2. Clearance must accommodate field-installed condensate drain line / drain trap and gas line
  3. Additional clearance required if field-installed condensate drain line / drain trap is routing alongside unit
    NOTE: Consult local codes for other clearance requirements

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OUTDOOR SOUND RATING & CABINET AIR LEAKAGE

Model Outdoor Sound Rating (dBa)1 Cabinet Air Leakage (%)2
MGE8-12-091P 75 2.0
MGE8-12-121P 75 2.0
MGE8-12-181P 75 1.4
MGE8-12-241P 76 1.4
MGE8-12-301P 81 1.4
MGE8-14-361P 75 1.4

1 Per ANSI / AHRI Standard 270
2 Per ASHRAE Standard 193
FACTORY FILTER SIZE (IN.) AND PRESSURE DROP (IN. W.C.)

Model| Filter Size|

Indoor Airflow (CFM)

---|---|---
200| 250| 300| 350| 400| 450| 500| 550| 600| 650| 700| 750| 800| 850| 900| 950| 1000| 1050
All| 12 x 24 x 1 1| 0.01| 0.02| 0.03| 0.04| 0.04| 0.05| 0.08| 0.09| 0.10| 0.12| 0.14| 0.15| 0.17| 0.18| 0.20| 0.22| 0.24| 0.26

1 Effective filter area 12 x 16.
If a higher resistance filter is field installed within the unit, the added resistance must be included as additional system static pressure.
SCCR ACCESSORY

Model|

Kit1

---|---
MGE8-12-091P| ASCCR1
MGE8-12-121P
MGE8-12-181P
MGE8-12-241P
MGE8-12-301P| ASCCR3
MGE8-14-361P

CRANKCASE HEATER

Model|

Kit

---|---
MGE8-12-091P| N/A
MGE8-12-121P
MGE8-12-181P
MGE8-12-241P
MGE8-12-301P| ACASE841
MGE8-14-361P

LP CONVERSION KIT

Model Kit
15MGE8-12-*1P ALPKT613
24MGE8-12/14-*1P ALPKT614

36MGE8-12/14-1*P
48MGE8-12/14-*1P
60MGE8-12/14-
1*P

1 Per UL 508A, 200kA RMS Symmetrical
HIGH ALTITUDE APPLICATION DATA

Altitude Natural Gas LP Gas
Burner Orifices Manifold Pressure Burner Orifices LP Kit
0-5,500 ft. As shipped 3.5” w.c.

w.c.
5,500 – 8,500 ft.| 3.0” w.c.| 8.0” w.c.
Above 8,500 ft.| Per National Fuel Gas Code| 3.5” w.c.| Per National Fuel Gas Code| 10.0” w.c.

WALL SLEEVES & LOUVERS

magicpak MGE8 12 Electric Cooling Gas Heating Packaged Unit - UNIT
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* Louver colors: WHT = white, SAN = sandstone, BGE = beige, TPST = taupestone
^ -P: Option to paint standard, aluminum, and impact-resistant louver
Optional: Wall sleeves and louvers can be oversized to maintain a uniform appearance
NOTE: ALVRPMGE louvers may not be oversized due to vent pipe and metal grate insert location
WALL SLEEVE & WALL OPENING DIMENSIONS (IN.)

magicpak MGE8 12 Electric Cooling Gas Heating Packaged Unit - WALL
SLEEVE

RATED COOLING & HEATING PERFORMANCE

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^ Not a rated value
S/T = ratio of sensible to total cooling load
For most up to date ratings and values, please view AHRI listing

EXTENDED COOLING PERFORMANCE DATA

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NOTE: Values based on 0.1” w.c. external static pressure

EXTENDED COOLING PERFORMANCE DATA

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ELECTRICAL 4NOTE: Values based on 0.3” w.c. external static pressure for MGE8-12-09NP-, *MGE8-12-12NP-, MGE8-12-18NP-, *MGE8-12-24NP-, MGE8-12-30NP-, and 0.5” w.c. external static pressure for MGE8-12-36NP-

BLOWER PERFORMANCE

  • Performance based on factory-provided washable filter installed in the unit.
  • If a higher resistance filter is field installed in the unit, the added resistance must be included in the external static pressure and must not exceed 0.5 in. w.c. including ductwork
  • Refer to Factory Filter Size and Pressure Drop table for additional details

magicpak MGE8 12 Electric Cooling Gas Heating Packaged Unit - UNIT
ELECTRICAL 5

N/A: Do not operate unit using this blower speed at this external static pressure.
† As shipped speed for Cooling operation. Blower speed must be field adjusted to speed Tap 2 for lower duct static applications.

  • As shipped speed for Heating operation. Blower speed must be field adjusted to speed Tap 5 for higher duct static applications.

    As shipped speed for Low Stage Cooling operation (low duct static). SCFM =

    standard cubic feet per minute

    • Performance based on factory-provided washable filter installed in the unit.
    • If a higher resistance filter is field installed in the unit, the added resistance must be included in the external static pressure and must not exceed 0.5 in. w.c. including ductwork
    • Refer to Factory Filter Size and Pressure Drop table for additional details

magicpak MGE8 12 Electric Cooling Gas Heating Packaged Unit - UNIT
ELECTRICAL 6N/A: Do not operate unit using this blower speed at this external static pressure.
† As shipped speed for Cooling operation. Blower speed must be field adjusted to speed Tap 2 for lower duct static applications.

  • As shipped speed for Heating operation. Blower speed must be field adjusted to speed Tap 5 for higher duct static applications.

    As shipped speed for Low Stage Cooling operation (low duct static).

    SCFM = standard cubic feet per m

    • Performance based on factory-provided washable filter installed in the unit.
    • If a higher resistance filter is field installed in the unit, the added resistance must be included in the external static pressure and must not exceed 0.5 in. w.c. including ductwork
    • Refer to Factory Filter Size and Pressure Drop table for additional details

magicpak MGE8 12 Electric Cooling Gas Heating Packaged Unit -
BLOWERN/A: Do not operate unit using this blower speed at this external static pressure.
† As shipped speed for Cooling operation. Blower speed must be field adjusted to speed Tap 2 for lower duct static applications.

  • As shipped speed for Heating operation. Blower speed must be field adjusted to speed Tap 5 for higher duct static applications.

    As shipped speed for Low Stage Cooling operation (low duct static).

    SCFM = standard cubic feet per minute
    BLOWER PERFORMANCE CONTINUED

    • Performance based on factory-provided washable filter installed in the unit.

    • If a higher resistance filter is field installed in the unit, the added resistance must be included in the external static pressure and must not exceed 0.5 in. w.c. including ductwork

    • Refer to Factory Filter Size and Pressure Drop table for additional detail

    • magicpak MGE8 12 Electric Cooling Gas Heating Packaged Unit - BLOWER 1Performance based on factory-provided washable filter installed in the unit.

    • If a higher resistance filter is field installed in the unit, the added resistance must be included in the external static pressure and must not exceed 0.5 in. w.c. including ductwork

    • Refer to Factory Filter Size and Pressure Drop table for additional details

magicpak MGE8 12 Electric Cooling Gas Heating Packaged Unit - BLOWER
2N/A: Do not operate unit using this blower speed at this external static pressure.
† As shipped speed for Cooling operation. Blower speed must be field adjusted to speed Tap 2 for lower duct static applications.

  • As shipped speed for Heating operation. Blower speed must be field adjusted to speed Tap 5 for higher duct static applications.

    As shipped speed for Low Stage Cooling operation (low duct static).

    SCFM = standard cubic feet per minute
    All specifications and illustrations subject to change without notice and without incurring obligations.
    FORM NO. MGE8-100 (11/2022)

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