Allied BCE5E Compact Air Handler Instruction Manual

June 13, 2024
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Allied BCE5E Compact Air Handler

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Product Information

The BCE5E Compact Air Handler is a blower coil unit designed for installation in homes. It features a compact cabinet and coils, along with various components for enhanced performance. The air handler is part of the 5 Series, which is a one-piece platform with the OMNIGUARDTM feature set. The motor and control options include PSC (Permanent Split Capacitor) and Constant Torque or Variable Speed. The BCE5E air handler comes with a 10-year limited warranty on all parts. An extended warranty is also available. To qualify for the 10-year coverage, the warranty must be registered online within 60 days of installation. Unregistered equipment defaults to a 5-year coverage. For more details, terms, conditions, and exclusions, please refer to the full warranty at www.alliedair.com.

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

  • Ensure proper clearances are maintained during installation:
    • Cabinet: 0 inches (0 mm)
    • To Plenum: 0 inches (0 mm)
    • To Outlet Duct within 3 ft. (914 mm): 0 inches (0 mm)
    • Floor: 0 inches (0 mm) – Note: Units installed on combustible floors in the downflow position with electric heat do not require a downflow combustible flooring base.
  • For service and maintenance access, ensure a minimum front service access of 24 inches (610 mm). If the cabinet depth is more than 24 inches (610 mm), allow a minimum of the cabinet depth plus 2 inches (51 mm).

Accessories

Description Where Used Kit Number
Downflow Kit 24, 30 Y9658
Horizontal Support Frame kit 36, 42, 48, 60 Y9659
Side Return Unit Stand (upflow only) All Models 56J18
Single Point Power Kit All Models 45K32
Wall Hanging Bracket Kit (upflow only) All Models 21H39
Electric Heat Kits with Terminal Block 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 60 45K30

Electric Heat

The BCE5E air handler supports electric heat kits with a terminal block or circuit breaker. The available sizes and models are as follows:

Size (kW) Model Circuit Breaker Size (A)
5 ECBA25-5 N/A
7.5 ECBA25-7.5 N/A
10 ECBA25-10 N/A
12.5 ECBA25-12.5CB 50A + 25A
15 ECBA25-15CB 60A + 25A
20 ECBA25-20CB 60A + 50A

Note: The circuit breaker must match the rated Max C/B Size; replace the breaker as necessary.

APPLICATION

  • 2 – 5 ton systems
  • Sequenced for demand management
  • External access to heater circuit breakers

INSTALLATION

  • One-piece design.
  • Smaller profile for tight application areas.
  • Multiposition – Factory ready for upflow, downflow, and horizontal left/right applications.
  • Approved for installation in manufactured housing and mobile homes.

CABINET

  • Foil-faced insulation for enhanced indoor air quality
  • Double-hemmed technology for increased structural rigidity
  • Improved gaskets on doors to reduce air leakage
  • Filter rack with thumb screws for easy access and removal
  • Polymer plugs on drain locations for easy installation
  • Baked polyester paint finished over galvanized steel for maximum durability
  • High-strength, UV and heat-resistant polymer drain pan designed for corrosion resistance
  • Antimicrobial polymer drain pan built to resist mold and mildew growth
  • 2% or less air leakage

COILS

  • Omniguard™ total corrosion protection technology designed coil
  • Enhanced tube-and-fin coil design featuring MHT™ Technology
  • Lanced fins for maximum heat transfer
  • Factory leak tested and pre-charged with nitrogen holding charge

COMPONENTS

  • Efficient Constant Torque blower motors
  • Standard transformer and blower relay
  • Field-installed 5 – 20kW electric heat kits with easy plug connections
  • Blower time delay for increased efficiency
  • Sleeves on distributor tubing to protect tubes

WARRANTY

  • 10-year limited warranty on all parts, extended warranty available*
  • The warranty provides for a total of 10 years of limited warranty coverage (Standard 5-year limited parts warranty plus an additional 5-year limited extended parts warranty). Warranty must be registered online within 60 days of installation to qualify for 10-year coverage.
  • Unregistered equipment defaults to 5-year coverage. See full warranty at www.alliedair.com for terms, conditions, and exclusions.

NOTE
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MODEL NUMBER GUIDE

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PHYSICAL


Model

| ****

Volts/Hz/Phase

| Max. Elec. Heat (kW)| Transformer Size & Type| Filter Size (in.)| Refrigerant Connection| Installed TXV Size| Weight (lbs.)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Suction (in.)| Liquid (in.)
BCE5E24| 208-230/60/1| 10| 40 VA Class 2| 15 x 20| 3/4| 3/8| H4TXV01| 127
BCE5E30| 208-230/60/1| 15| 40 VA Class 2| 15 x 20| 3/4| 3/8| H4TXV01| 133
BCE5E36| 208-230/60/1| 15| 40 VA Class 2| 18 x 20| 7/8| 3/8| H4TXV02| 163
BCE5E42| 208-230/60/1| 15| 40 VA Class 2| 18 x 20| 7/8| 3/8| H4TXV02| 168
BCE5E48| 208-230/60/1| 20| 40 VA Class 2| 18 x 20| 7/8| 3/8| H4TXV02| 186
BCE5E60| 208-230/60/1| 20| 40 VA Class 2| 18 x 20| 7/8| 3/8| H4TXV03| 186

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WITH ELECTRIC HEAT

Cabinet 0 in. (0 mm)
To Plenum 0 in. (0mm)
To Outlet Duct within 3 ft. (914mm) 0 in. (0 mm)
Floor 0 in. (0 mm) See Note #1
Service / Maintenance See Note #2
  1. Units installed on combustible floors in the downflow position with electric heat do not require a downflow combustible flooring base.
  2. Front service access – 24 in. (610 mm) minimum.

Note – If cabinet depth is more than 24 in. (610mm), allow a minimum of the cabinet depth plus 2 in. (51 mm).

ACCESSORIES

Description Where Used Kit Number

Downflow Kit

| 24, 30| Y9658
36, 42, 48, 60| Y9659
Horizontal Support Frame kit| All Models| 56J18
Side Return Unit Stand (upflow only)| All Models| 45K32
Single Point Power Kit| All Models| 21H39
Wall Hanging Bracket Kit (upflow only)| All Models| 45K30

ELECTRIC HEAT

Electric Heat Kits with Terminal Block

Size| Model| C/B Size *| Where Used| Cat #
5 kW| ECBA25-5| NA| 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 60| 16Y36
7.5 kW| ECBA25-7.5| NA| 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 60| 16Y37
10 kW| ECBA25-10| NA| 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 60| 16Y38
Electric Heat Kits with Circuit Breaker
5 kW| ECBA25-5CB| 30A| 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 60| 16Y39
7.5 kW| ECBA25-7.5CB| 45A| 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 60| 16Y41
10 kW| ECBA25-10CB| 60A| 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 60| 16Y42
12.5 kW| ECBA25-12.5CB| 50A + 25A| 30, 36, 42, 48, 60| 16Y43
15 kW| ECBA25-15CB| 60A + 25A| 30, 36, 42, 48, 60| 16Y44
20 kW| ECBA25-20CB| 60A + 50A| 48, 60| 16Y46
Replacement Circuit Breakers (2 poles)
Volts| Size| Cat #




208/240V- 1 phase

| 25A| 41K13
30A| 17K70
35A| 72K07
40A| 49K14
45A| 17K71
50A| 41K12
60A| 17K72

  • The circuit breaker must match the rated “Max C/B Size”; replace the breaker as necessary.

ELECTRICAL



Model

| Heating Capacity (240V)| ****

Blower Amps

| Min. Circuit Ampacity| Max. Circuit Breaker Size| Single Point Power Supply
---|---|---|---|---|---
Nominal Heater SizekW| ****

kW

| ****

Btuh

| 208V| 240V| 208V| 240V| 208V| 240V
1| 2| 1| 2| 1| 2| 1| 2| Amps| Fuse| Amps| Fuse



BCE5E24

| 0| 0| 0| ****


4.1

| 5.1| | 5.1| | 15| | 15| | | | |
5| 4.8| 16400| 27| | 30| | 30| | 30| | | | |
7.5| 7.5| 25600| 39| | 44| | 40| | 45| | | | |
10| 9.6| 32700| 48| | 55| | 50| | 60| | | | |




BCE5E30

| 0| 0| 0| ****



4.1

| 5.1| | 5.1| | 15| | 15| | | | |
5| 4.8| 16400| 27| | 30| | 30| | 30| | | | |
7.5| 7.5| 25600| 39| | 44| | 40| | 45| | | | |
10| 9.6| 32700| 48| | 55| | 50| | 60| | | | |
12.5| 12.5| 42600| 43| 19| 48| 22| 45| 20| 50| 25| 62| 70| 70| 70
15| 14.4| 49100| 48| 22| 55| 25| 50| 25| 60| 25| 70| 70| 80| 80




BCE5E36

| 0| 0| 0| ****



4.1

| 5.1| | 5.1| | 15| | 15| | | | |
5| 4.8| 16400| 27| | 30| | 30| | 30| | | | |
7.5| 7.5| 25600| 39| | 44| | 40| | 45| | | | |
10| 9.6| 32700| 48| | 55| | 50| | 60| | | | |
12.5| 12.5| 42600| 43| 19| 48| 22| 45| 20| 50| 25| 62| 70| 70| 70
15| 14.4| 49100| 48| 22| 55| 25| 50| 25| 60| 25| 70| 70| 80| 80




BCE5E42

| 0| 0| 0| ****



6.0

| 7.5| | 7.5| | 15| | 15| | | | |
5| 4.8| 16400| 29| | 33| | 30| | 35| | | | |
7.5| 7.5| 25600| 41| | 47| | 45| | 50| | | | |
10| 9.6| 32700| 51| | 58| | 60| | 60| | | | |
12.5| 12.5| 42600| 45| 19| 51| 22| 45| 20| 60| 25| 64| 70| 73| 80
15| 14.4| 49100| 51| 22| 58| 25| 60| 25| 60| 25| 73| 80| 83| 90




BCE5E48

| 0| 0| 0| ****



7.6

| 9.5| | 9.5| | 15| | 15| | | | |
5| 4.8| 16400| 31| | 35| | 35| | 35| | | | |
7.5| 7.5| 25600| 43| | 49| | 45| | 50| | | | |
10| 9.6| 32700| 53| | 60| | 60| | 60| | | | |
12.5| 12.5| 42600| 47| 19| 53| 22| 50| 20| 60| 25| 66| 70| 75| 80
15| 14.4| 49100| 53| 22| 60| 25| 60| 25| 60| 25| 75| 80| 85| 90
20| 19.2| 65500| 53| 43| 60| 50| 60| 45| 60| 50| 96| 100| 110| 110




BCE5E60

| 0| 0| 0| ****



7.6

| 9.5| | 9.5| | 15| | 15| | | | |
5| 4.8| 16400| 31| | 35| | 35| | 35| | | | |
7.5| 7.5| 25600| 43| | 49| | 45| | 50| | | | |
10| 9.6| 32700| 53| | 60| | 60| | 60| | | | |
12.5| 12.5| 42600| 47| 19| 53| 22| 50| 20| 60| 25| 66| 70| 75| 80
15| 14.4| 49100| 53| 22| 60| 25| 60| 25| 60| 25| 75| 80| 85| 90
20| 19.2| 65500| 53| 43| 60| 50| 60| 45| 60| 50| 96| 100| 110| 110

  1. For 208 volts use a .751 correction factor for kW and Btuh
  2. 12.5kW, 15, and 20kW (2-stage models) require 2 supply circuits
  3. Circuit #1 includes blower motor amps except for 20kW models

BLOWER


Model

| Motor Size (hp)| Blower Size (in.)| Speed Tap| ****

Application

| CFM @ ESP – in. W.C.
---|---|---|---|---|---
0.1| 0.2| 0.3| 0.4| 0.5



BCE5E24

| ****


1/2

| ****


10 x 8

| 1| Fan Only| 590| 575| 530| 480| 430
2| Matched with a 1.5-ton condensing unit| 750| 650| 610| 550| 480
3| Nominal 2-ton match without electric heat| 950| 825| 785| 740| 690
4| Nominal 2-ton match with electric heat| 1040| 1020| 985| 940| 920
5| High static application| 1160| 1140| 1120| 1080| 1050



BCE5E30

| ****


1/2

| ****


10 x 8

| 1| Fan Only| 700| 665| 625| 565| 490
2| Matched with 2-ton condensing unit| 860| 810| 770| 715| 665
3| Nominal 2.5-ton match without electric heat| 1040| 1010| 980| 940| 890
4| Nominal 2.5-ton match with electric heat| 1140| 1100| 1045| 1015| 980
5| High static application| 1390| 1375| 1340| 1285| 1245



BCE5E36

| ****


1/2

| ****


10 x 8

| 1| Fan Only| 850| 800| 750| 665| 600
2| Matched with a 2.5-ton condensing unit| 1080| 950| 910| 850| 775
3| Nominal 3-ton match without electric heat| 1270| 1230| 1170| 1120| 1060
4| Nominal 3-ton match with electric heat| 1440| 1400| 1330| 1280| 1240
5| High static application| 1540| 1475| 1430| 1380| 1300



BCE5E42

| ****


3/4

| ****


12 x 10

| 1| Fan Only| 990| 915| 860| 810| 725
2| Matched with 3-ton condensing unit| 1190| 1150| 1100| 1060| 1020
3| Nominal 3.5-ton match without electric heat| 1390| 1350| 1315| 1280| 1230
4| Nominal 3.5-ton match with electric heat| 1665| 1625| 1585| 1550| 1510
5| High static application| 1750| 1710| 1675| 1640| 1600



BCE5E48

| ****


1

| ****


12 x 10

| 1| Fan Only| 1250| 1210| 1185| 1130| 1110
2| Matched with a 3.5-ton condensing unit| 1500| 1465| 1435| 1400| 1360
3| Nominal 4-ton match without electric heat| 1715| 1670| 1635| 1615| 1575
4| Nominal 4-ton match with electric heat| 1770| 1735| 1700| 1670| 1650
5| High static application| 1895| 1860| 1835| 1795| 1760



BCE5E60

| ****


1

| ****


12 x 10

| 1| Fan Only| 1100| 1050| 1000| 925| 830
2| Matched with 4-ton condensing unit| 1625| 1595| 1565| 1520| 1490
3| Nominal 5-ton match without electric heat| 1815| 1785| 1760| 1730| 1685
4| Nominal 5-ton match with electric heat| 1905| 1870| 1835| 1810| 1765
5| High static application| 1980| 1955| 1925| 1895| 1860

  • All data is given while the air handler is operating with a wet coil and without an air filter installed.
  • Speed tap 1 is to be used for continuous fan operation.
  • Speed tap 2 to be used for cooling speed of 1/2 ton smaller outdoor unit match. Speed tap 3 is to be used for the cooling speed of the nominal tonnage match.
  • Speed tap 4 is to be used for heating speed for units with electric heat. This is the minimum speed for heating. Speed tap 5 is to be used for high static applications.

DIMENSIONS (IN.)

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Dimension

| 24| 30| 36-42| 48| 60
---|---|---|---|---|---
in.| mm| in.| mm| in.| mm| in.| mm| in.| mm
A| 45.5| 1156| 47| 1194| 53.63| 1362| 55| 1397| 59.75| 1518
B| 18.5| 470| 18.5| 470| 21.5| 546| 21.5| 546| 21.5| 546
C| 16.5| 419| 16.5| 419| 19.5| 495| 19.5| 495| 19.5| 495
D| 16.25| 413| 16.25| 413| 19.25| 489| 19.25| 489| 19.25| 489

All specifications and illustrations are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligations.

© 2023 Allied Air Enterprises LLC, a Lennox International Inc. Company.

FORM NO. BCE5E-100 (08/2023)

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