SURE SP16AZ Vantix Line iM Heat Pumps Instruction Manual

SURE SP16AZ Vantix Line iM Heat Pumps Instruction Manual

Features and Benefits

• EcoNet® Enabled: Automatic system configuration and optimization
• Diagnostics & Bluetooth®1 Connectivity: With the Sure Comfort Contractor & EcoNet® Apps, built-in technology makes advanced set-up, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing the product easier than ever before
• Variable Speed Twin Rotary Compressor & Inverter Drive:
  • Features variable speed operation from 40 to 70% capacity, or 100% capacity via line voltage, with the EcoNet® Smart Thermostat
  • 3-speed operation when installed with a 24V two-stage thermostat
  • Provides precise temperature control, advanced humidity control and greater efficiency
• Brushless DC Condenser Motors (BLDC): Enhances reliability and allows for easier serviceability.
• Swept Wing Fan Technology: Features quieter operation and improved unit acoustics
• 7 mm Condenser Copper Coil2: Requires less refrigerant allowing for a smaller and lighter footprint while enhancing reliability
• Inverted Reversing Valve: Allows for faster heat transfer with gravity assist shifting and reduced joint stress for increased reliability
• Expanded Value Space: 3 in. – 4 in. – 5 in. service valve space – provides a minimum working area of 27-square inches for easier access
• Triple Service Access: 15 in. wide, industry leading corner service access, two fastener, removeable corner and individual louver panels – makes repairs easier and faster

1. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Rheem® is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
2. Does not apply to the 5 ton model.

Heat Pumps

S| A| 15| A| Z| 24| A| J| 3| N| A
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Brand| Product Category| SEER2| Region| Refrigerant| Capacity BTU/HR| Major Series| Voltage| Type| Controls| Minor Series
S – Russell® By Rheem| A – Air Conditioners| 15 – 15.2 SEER2| A – All| Z – R-410A| 24 – 24,000 [7.03 kW]36 – 36,000 [10.55 kW] 48 – 48,000 [14.07 kW] 60 – 60,000 [17.58 kW]| A – 1st Design| J – 1ph, 208-230/60| 3 – 3+ Stage| N – Non-Communicating| A – 1st Design

[ ] Designates Metric Conversions

Standard Equipment

R-410A Refrigerant
Variable Speed Twin Rotary Compressor
Field Installed Filter Drier
Front Seating Service Valves
Internal Pressure Relief Valve
Internal Thermal Overload
Long Line capability
Low Ambient capability with Kit
3-4-5 Expanded Valve Space
Composite Basepan
2 Screw Control Box Access
15″ Access to Internal Components
Quick release louver panel design
No fasteners to remove along bottom
Optimized Venturi Airflow
Single row condenser coil
Powder coated paint
Rust resistant screws
QR code
External gauge ports
Service trays

General Data/Electrical Data
SA15AZ

General Data

Model No.| SA15AZ24AJ3| SA15AZ36AJ3| SA15AZ48AJ3| SA15AZ60AJ3
Nominal Tonnage| 2.0| 3.0| 4.0| 5.0
Valve Connections|
Liquid Line O.D. – in.| 3/8| 3/8| 3/8| 3/8
Suction Line O.D. – in.| 3/4| 3/4| 7/8| 7/8
Refrigerant (R410A) furnished oz.¹| 91| 119| 130| 154
Compressor Type| Twin Rotary
Outdoor Coil|
Net face area – Outer Coil| 11.79| 14.4| 16.42| 17.88
Net face area – Inner Coil| —| —| —| —
Tube diameter – in.| 0.276| 0.276| 0.276| 0.276
Number of rows| 1| 1| 1| 1
Fins per inch| 24| 24| 24| 24
Outdoor Fan|
Diameter – in.| 20| 24| 24| 26
Number of blades| 3| 3| 3| 3
Motor hp| 1/5| 1/5| 1/3| 1/2
CFM| 2908| 4138| 4529| 5274
RPM| 1075| 1000| 1075| 1075
watts| 170| 267| 294| 370
Shipping weight – lbs.| 174| 198| 230| 251
Operating weight – lbs.| 167| 191| 223| 244
Electrical Data
Line Voltage Data (Volts-Phase-Hz)| 208/230-1-60| 208/230-1-60| 208/230-1-60| 208/230-1-60
Maximum overcurrent protection (amps)²| 20| 30| 40| 50
Minimum circuit ampacity5| 12| 20| 25| 32
Compressor|
Rated load amps| 10| 15| 20| 25
Locked rotor amps| 65| 70| 96| 119

1. Refrigerant charge sufficient for 15 ft. length of refrigerant lines. For longer line set requirements see the installation instructions for information about set length and additional refrigerant charge required.
2. HACR type circuit breaker of fuse.
3. Refer to National Electrical Code manual to determine wire, fuse and disconnect size requirements.

Accessories

Model No.| SA15AZ24AJ3| SA15AZ36AJ3| SA15AZ48AJ3| SA15AZ60AJ3
---|---|---|---|---
Compressor crankcase heater*| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A
Low ambient control| 47-102709-10| 47-102709-10| 47-102709-10| 47-102709-10
Compressor sound cover| 68-23427-27| 68-23427-28| 68-23427-29| 68-23427-29
Low pressure control| 47-103454-01| 47-103454-01| 47-103454-01| 47-103454-01
High pressure control| 47-103669-02| 47-103669-02| 47-103669-02| 47-103669-02
Liquid Line Solenoid (24 VAC, 50/60 Hz)| Solenoid Valve| 200RD2T3TVLC| 200RD2T3TVLC| 200RD2T3TVLC| 200RD2T3TVLC
Solenoid Coil| 61-AMG24V| 61-AMG24V| 61-AMG24V| 61-AMG24V
Liquid Line Solenoid (120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz)| Solenoid Valve| 200RD2T3TVLC| 200RD2T3TVLC| 200RD2T3TVLC| 200RD2T3TVLC
Solenoid Coil| 61-AMG120/240V| 61-AMG120/240V| 61-AMG120/240V| 61-AMG120/240V

*Crankcase Heater recommended with Low Ambient Kit.

Weighted Sound Power Level (dBA)

UNIT SIZE – VOLTAGE, SERIES| STANDARD RATING (dBA) HIGH STAGE LOW STAGE| TYPICAL OCTAVE BAND SPECTRUM (dBA WITHOUT TONE ADJUSTMENT)
---|---|---
125| 250| 500| 1000| 2000| 4000| 8000
SP16AZ24AJ3| 72.2| 43.5| 56.5| 63.9| 61.4| 59.0| 58.3| 47.9
63.6| 37.8| 48.9| 55.4| 52.7| 49.9| 51.6| 42.4
SP16AZ36AJ3| 72.9| 49.2| 60.5| 64.7| 60.2| 61.3| 59.2| 46.6
59.9| 35.8| 44.8| 51.6| 49.6| 46.9| 45.4| 42.2
SP16AZ48AJ3| 74.3| 46.6| 58.0| 64.2| 61.6| 60.1| 61.3| 49.9
61.5| 35.1| 46.0| 53.8| 47.9| 46.4| 53.5| 42.0
SP16AZ60AJ3| 71.2| 45.7| 56.0| 63.5| 59.7| 57.4| 54.6| 47.9
61.8| 30.9| 45.2| 52.6| 48.6| 50.3| 49.2| 42.1

NOTE: Tested in accordance with AHRI Standard 270-08 (not listed in AHRI)

Unit Dimensions

ALLOW OVER HANG CLEARANCE OF 60 [1524 mm] MIN.

AIR INLET GRILLE ALLOW 6 [152 mm] MIN. CLEARANCE ALL SIDE 12 [305 mm] RECOMMENDED
SERVICE PANELS/ INLET CONNECTIONS / HIGH & LOW VOLTAGE ACCESS ALLOW 24 [610 mm] MIN.

CLEARANCECLEARANCES

NOTE: NUMBERS IN () = mm
IMPORTANT: When installing multiple units in an alcove, roof well or partially enclosed area, ensure there is adequate ventillation to prevent re- circulation of discharge air.

Refrigerant Line Size Information

16 SEER2 VARIABLE SPEED HEAT PUMPS

UNIT SIZE

| ALLOWABLE LIQUID LINE SIZE| ALLOWABLE VAPOR LINE SIZE| OUTDOOR UNIT ABOVE OR BELOW INDOOR UNIT EQUIVALENT LENGTH (FEET)
< 25| 26-50| 51-75| 76-100| 101-125| 126-150
MAXIMUM VERTICAL SEPARATION/CAPACITY MULTIPLIER

2.0 TON*SEE NOTE 3

| 1/4″| 5/8″| 25/1.00| 50/0.99| 33/0.98| 60/0.97| NR| NR
5/16″| 5/8″| 25/1.00| 50/0.99| 50/0.98| 50/0.97| 50/0.96| 50/0.95
3/8″| 5/8″| 25/1.00| 50/0.99| 50/0.98| 50/0.97| 50/0.96| 50/0.95
1/4″| 3/4″| 25/1.00| 50/1.00| 33/0.99| 60/0.99| NR| NR
5/16″| 3/4″| 25/1.00| 50/1.00| 50/0.99| 50/0.99| 50/0.99| 50/0.98
3/8″| 3/4″*| 25/1.00| 50/1.00| 50/0.99| 50/0.99| 50/0.99| 50/0.98

3 TON

| 5/16″| 5/8″| 25/0.99| 50/0.97| 50/0.95| 50/0.93| 36/0.91| NR
3/8″| 5/8″| 25/0.99| 50/0.97| 50/0.95| 50/0.93| 50/0.91| NR
5/16″| 3/4″| 25/1.00| 50/0.99| 50/0.99| 50/0.98| 36/0.97| 20/0.96
3/8″| 3/4″| 25/1.00| 50/0.99| 50/0.99| 50/0.98| 50/0.97| 50/0.96
1/2″| 3/4″| 25/1.00| 50/0.99| 50/0.99| 50/0.98| 50/0.97| 50/0.96

4 TON

| 3/8″| 3/4″| 25/0.99| 50/0.98| 50/0.96| 50/0.95| 50/0.93| 50/0.92
1/2″| 3/4″| 25/0.99| 50/0.98| 50/0.96| 50/0.95| 50/0.93| 50/0.92
3/8″| 7/8″| 25/1.00| 50/0.99| 50/0.99| 50/0.98| 50/0.98| 50/0.97
1/2″| 7/8″| 25/1.00| 50/0.99| 50/0.99| 50/0.98| 50/0.98| 50/0.97

5 TON

| 3/8″| 3/4″| 25/0.98| 50/0.97| 50/0.95| 50/0.93| 46/0.91| NR
1/2″| 3/4″| 25/0.98| 50/0.97| 50/0.95| 50/0.93| 50/0.91| NR
3/8″| 7/8″| 25/0.99| 50/0.99| 50/0.98| 50/0.97| 50/0.96| 38/0.95
1/2″| 7/8″| 25/0.99| 50/0.99| 50/0.98| 50/0.97| 50/0.96| 50/0.95
3/8″| 1-1/8″| 25/1.00| 50/1.00| 50/1.00| 50/0.99| 50/0.99| 38/0.99
1/2″| 1-1/8″| 25/1.00| 50/1.00| 50/1.00| 50/0.99| 50/0.99| 50/0.99

NOTES:

1. Do not exceed 150 ft. linear line length.
2. Do not exceed 50 ft. vertical separation between indoor and outdoor units.
3. *3/4″ vapor line should only be used for 2 ton systems if outdoor unit is below or at same level as indoor unit to assure proper oil return.
4. **1-1/8″ vapor line should only be used for 5 ton systems if outdoor unit is below or at same level as indoor unit to assure proper oil return.
5. Always use the smallest liquid line allowable to minimize refrigerant charge.
6. Applications shaded in light gray indicate capacity multipliers between 0.90 and 0.96 which are not recommended, but are allowed.
7. Applications shaded in dark gray are not recommended due to excessive liquid or suction pressure drop.
8. Some longer lineset installations will require additional POE oil to be added to the system. See table below for additional oil volume requirements.

ADDITIONAL POE OIL, Oz.

LINESET LENGTH, FT| 50| 60| 70| 80| 90| 100| 110| 120| 130| 140| 150
2T| N/A| 1| 3| 4| 5| 7| 8| 9| 11| 12| 13
3T| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| 1| 2| 3| 5| 6| 7| 9
4T| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| 0| 1
5T| 2| 3| 4| 6| 7| 8| 10| 11| 12| 14| 15

16 SEER2 VARIABLE SPEED HEAT PUMPS

UNIT SIZE

| ALLOWABLE LIQUID LINE SIZE| ALLOWABLE VAPOR LINE SIZE| OUTDOOR UNIT ABOVE OR BELOW INDOOR UNIT EQUIVALENT LENGTH (METERS)
< 8| 9-15| 16-23| 24-30| 31-38| 39-46
MAXIMUM VERTICAL SEPARATION/CAPACITY MULTIPLIER

7.0 kW [2.0 TON] *SEE NOTE 3

| 6.35 [1/4]| 15.88 [5/8]| 8/1.00| 15/0.99| 10/0.98| 20/0.97| NR| NR
7.94 [5/16]| 15.88 [5/8]| 8/1.00| 15/0.99| 15/0.98| 15/0.97| 15/0.96| 15/0.95
9.53 [3/8]| 15.88 [5/8]| 8/1.00| 15/0.99| 15/0.98| 15/0.97| 15/0.96| 15/0.95
6.35 [1/4]| 19.05 [3/4]| 8/1.00| 15/0.99| 10/0.99| 20/0.99| NR| NR
7.94 [5/16]| 19.05 [3/4]| 8/1.00| 15/0.99| 15/0.99| 15/0.99| 15/0.99| 15/0.98
9.53 [3/8]| 19.05 [3/4]| 8/1.00| 15/0.99| 15/0.99| 15/0.99| 15/0.99| 15/0.98

10.6 kW [3 TON]

| 7.94 [5/16]| 15.88 [5/8]| 8/0.99| 15/0.97| 15/0.95| 15/0.93| 11/0.91| NR
9.53 [3/8]| 15.88 [5/8]| 8/0.99| 15/0.97| 15/0.95| 15/0.93| 15/0.91| NR
7.94 [5/16]| 19.05 [3/4]| 8/1.00| 15/0.99| 15/0.99| 15/0.98| 11/0.97| 6/0.96
9.53 [3/8]| 19.05 [3/4]| 8/1.00| 15/0.99| 15/0.99| 15/0.98| 15/0.97| 15/0.96
12.70 [1/2]| 19.05 [3/4]| 8/1.00| 15/0.99| 15/0.99| 15/0.98| 15/0.97| 15/0.96

14.1 kW [4 TON]

| 9.53 [3/8]| 19.05 [3/4]| 8/0.99| 15/0.98| 15/0.96| 15/0.95| 15/0.93| 15/0.92
12.70 [1/2]| 19.05 [3/4]| 8/0.99| 15/0.98| 15/0.96| 15/0.95| 15/0.93| 15/0.92
9.53 [3/8]| 22.23 [7/8]| 8/1.00| 15/0.99| 15/0.99| 15/0.98| 15/0.98| 15/0.97
12.70 [1/2]| 22.23 [7/8]| 8/1.00| 15/0.99| 15/0.99| 15/0.98| 15/0.98| 15/0.97

17.6 kW [5 TON]

| 9.53 [3/8]| 19.05 [3/4]| 8/0.98| 15/0.97| 15/0.95| 15/0.93| 14/0.91| NR
12.70 [1/2]| 19.05 [3/4]| 8/0.98| 15/0.97| 15/0.95| 15/0.93| 15/0.91| NR
9.53 [3/8]| 22.23 [7/8]| 8/0.99| 15/0.99| 15/0.98| 15/0.97| 15/0.96| 12/0.95
12.70 [1/2]| 22.23 [7/8]| 8/0.99| 15/0.99| 15/0.98| 15/0.97| 15/0.96| 15/0.95
9.53 [3/8]| 28.58 [1-1/8]| 8/1.00| 36540| 36540| 15/0.99| 15/0.99| 12/0.99
12.70 [1/2]| 28.58 [1-1/8]| 8/1.00| 36540| 36540| 15/0.99| 15/0.99| 15/0.99

NOTES:

1. Do not exceed 46 meters linear line length.
2. Do not exceed 15 meters vertical separation between indoor and outdoor units.
3. *19.05 mm [3/4 in.] vapor line should only be used for 2 ton systems if outdoor unit is below or at same level as indoor unit to assure proper oil return.
4. **28.58 mm [1-1/8 in.] vapor line should only be used for 5 ton systems if outdoor unit is below or at same level as indoor unit to assure proper oil return.
5. Always use the smallest liquid line allowable to minimize refrigerant charge.
6. Applications shaded in light gray indicate capacity multipliers between 0.90 and 0.96 which are not recommended, but are allowed.
7. Applications shaded in dark gray are not recommended due to excessive liquid or suction pressure drop.
8. Some longer lineset installations will require additional POE oil to be added to the system. See table below for additional oil volume requirements

ADDITIONAL POE OIL, Oz.

LINESET LENGTH, M| 15.2| 18.3| 21.3| 24.4| 27.4| 30.5| 33.5| 36.6| 39.6| 42.7| 45.7
2T| N/A| 1| 3| 4| 5| 7| 8| 9| 11| 12| 13
3T| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| 1| 2| 3| 5| 6| 7| 9
4T| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| 0| 1
5T| 2| 3| 4| 6| 7| 8| 10| 11| 12| 14| 15

Performance Data @ AHRI Standard Conditions – Cooling

DESIGNATED TESTED COMBINATION (DTC)

OUTDOOR UNIT| AIR HANDLER| TOTAL CAPACITY BTU/H [KW]| NET SENSIBLE BTU/H [KW]| NET LATENT BTU/H [KW]| SEER2| EER2| INDOOR CFM [L/S]| 47 DEGREE HEATING CAPACITY BTU/H [KW]| 47 DEGREE COP| 17 DEGREE HEATING CAPACITY BTU/H [KW]| 17 DEGREE COP| REGION IV HSPF2
SP16AZ24AJ3| SH3VZ2417STACN| 22,600| [6.6]| 17,300| [5.1]| 5,300| [1.6]| 16.0| 9.8| 750 [354.0]| 22,800| [6.7]| 3.50| 13,800| [4.0]| 2.40| 8.0
SP16AZ36AJ3| SH3VZ3617STACN| 34,200 [10.0]| 26,200| [7.7]| 8,000| [2.3]| 16.0| 9.8| 1,100 [519.1]| 34,500 [10.1]| 3.20| 21,600| [6.3]| 2.30| 7.5
SP16AZ48AJ3| SH3VZ4821STACN| 45,500 [13.3]| 34,900 [10.2]| 10,600 [3.1]| 16.0| 9.8| 1,475 [696.1]| 45,500 [13.3]| 3.40| 28,500| [8.4]| 2.40| 8.0
SP16AZ60AJ3| SH3VZ6024STACN| 55,000 [16.1]| 42,200 [12.4]| 12,800 [3.8]| 16.0| 9.8| 1,725 [814.1]| 57,000 [16.7]| 3.20| 35,500 [10.4]| 2.40| 8.0

NOTE: This data includes DTC (Designated Test Combination) ratings and is for reference purposes only. A full listing of official ratings and system match-ups, along with downloadable certificates, can be accessed from the AHRI website: www.ahridirectory.org.
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GENERAL TERMS OF LIMITED WARRANTY*

Sure Comfort® will furnish a replacement for any part of this product which fails in normal use and service within the applicable period stated, in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty.
*For complete details of the Limited and Conditional Warranties, including applicable terms and conditions, contact your local contractor or the Manufacturer for a copy of the product warranty certificate

Conditional Unit Replacement
(Registration Required) ………………………..Ten (10) Years
Parts …………………………………………………. Ten (10) Years
Before proceeding with installation, refer to installation instructions packaged with each model, as well as complying with all Federal, State, Provincial, and Local codes, regulations, and practices.

SP16AZ
Cooling Efficiencies up to: 17.0 SEER2/10.4 EER2
Heating Efficiency: 8.1 HSPF2
Nominal Sizes: 2 to 5 Ton [7.0 to 17.6 kW] Cooling Capacities 22.8 to 55.0 kBTU [6.7 to 16.1 kW]
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References

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