FRIGIDAIRE R8GD Series Single Packaged Gas Electric Units Owner’s Manual

FRIGIDAIRE R8GD Series Single Packaged Gas Electric Units

Single Packaged Gas/Electric Units 13 SEER, R-410A, 80% AFUE 2 Ton thru 5 Ton Units

INTRODUCTION

The R8GD Series single packaged gas/electrics are high efficiency self contained cooling units that can be installed on the roof or on a slab.  The convertible unit design makes installations simple in all applications. Units are ETL and ETLc listed.

WARRANTY

• This product offers a 10 year All Parts Warranty.
• This product offers a 10 year Quality Pledge to replace the entire unit, if the unit’s major component (heat exchanger or compressor)fails within the first 10 years of operation, to the original owner.
• Consumer product registration required for both 10 year All Parts Warranty and Quality Pledge within a limited period of time after the installation. See current warranty document or visit our consumer website listed on the back of this document for warranty details.

FEATURES and BENEFITS

• Quality Compressor: State of the art Copeland Scroll compressor is standard equipment.
• Proven, Industry Standard Components: Easier service and availability.
• R-410A Refrigerant: Environmentally friendly.
• High and Low Pressure Switch: Added compressor protection.
• Micro-Channel Coils: Both indoor and outdoor all aluminum coils are designed to optimize heat transfer, minimize size and cost, and increase durability and reliability.
• Liquid Line Filter Driers: Factory installed at convenient location for service.
• Externally Accessible Service Ports: Quick access to  refrigerant system without disrupting operation.
• Compact Footprint/Low Profile: Easy to handle and transport.
• Heavy-Gauge Full Perimeter Base Rails: Facilitates forklift handling and curb mounting.
• Convertible Air Delivery: Horizontal or downflow to accommodate rooftop or horizontal application.
• Galvanized Steel Cabinet: Polyurethane finish provides 950 hour salt spray protection to resist corrosion.
• Wire Guard Coated with Earth Friendly Epoxy and Mesh Hail Guard: Will never rust and protect the coil from being damaged by balls, lawnmowers, hail etc.
• Access to Controls and Major Components: Easy in and out service.
• Low Voltage Transformer: Includes3Ampfusetoprotect low voltage circuit.
• Corrosion-Resistant Drain Pan: Quickly drains away evaporator condensate.
• One Piece Top for Great Fit and Finish, Total Seal: Well designed, quality construction. Drip edge on top panels whisks away rainwater. Embossed bottom pan keeps blower component compartment dry.
• Quiet Operation: Low vibration.20″ fan blade combined with custom venture condenser fan.
• SmartLite® Control Board: Provides extended life to igniters using hot surface ignition technology. Programmed to learn the heat-up characteristics of the igniter, then adapt the ignition time to the characteristics of the furnace so the igniter is energized appropriately.
• Hot Surface igniter: Innovative application of an appliance type igniter with a 20 year history of reliability.
• Accessories: Roof curbs and more.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION CODE

DIMENSIONS

Model Number R8GD| Unit Weight| Shipping Weight| Center of Gravity| Height in inches (C)
---|---|---|---|---
A| B| with base rails| without base rails
024K045†| 397| 413| 26.5| 26.5| 35.0| 31.3
024K072†| 405| 421| 26.0| 26.5| 35.0| 31.3
030K045†| 398| 414| 26.5| 26.5| 35.0| 31.3
030K072†| 406| 422| 26.0| 26.5| 35.0| 31.3
036K072†| 403| 419| 26.5| 26.5| 35.0| 31.3
036K096†| 411| 427| 26.5| 26.5| 35.0| 31.3
042K072†| 435| 453| 27.0| 26.5| 39.0| 35.3
042K096†| 443| 461| 27.0| 26.5| 39.0| 35.3
048K096†| 453| 470| 27.5| 26.5| 39.0| 35.3
048K120†| 461| 478| 27.5| 26.5| 39.0| 35.3
X60K096†| 472| 489| 27.5| 26.5| 43.0| 39.3
X60K120†| 480| 497| 27.5| 26.5| 43.0| 39.3

SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL DATA

MODEL R8GD| -024K045()| -024K072()| -030K045()| -030K072()| -036K072()| -036K096()| -042K72()| -042K96()| -048K96()| -048K120()| -X60K096()| -X60K120()
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Performance
Heating Input Btuh| 45,000| 72,000| 45,000| 72,000| 72,000| 96,000| 72,000| 96,000| 96,000| 120,000| 96,000| 120,000
Heating Output Btuh| 36,000| 57,600| 36,000| 57,600| 57,600| 76,800| 57,600| 76,800| 76,800| 96,000| 76,800| 96,000
Capacity-Cooling Btuh| 23,600| 23,600| 29,000| 29,000| 35,800| 35,800| 42,000| 42,000| 46,000| 46,000| 57,000| 57,000
AFUE| 80| 80| 80| 80| 80| 80| 80| 80| 80| 80| 80| 80
Efficiency — SEER| 13.0| 13.0| 13.0| 13.0| 13.0| 13.0| 13.0| 13.0| 13.0| 13.0| 13.0| 13.0
Efficiency — EER| 11.0| 11.0| 11.0| 11.0| 11.0| 11.0| 11.0| 11.0| 11.0| 11.0| 11.0| 11.0
Electrical Rating – 60 Hz
Phase| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1
Operating Voltage Range| 187 – 253| 187 – 253| 187 – 253| 187 – 253| 187 – 253| 187 – 253| 187 – 253| 187 – 253| 187 – 253| 187 – 253| 187 – 253| 187 – 253
Minimum Circuit Ampacity| 18.3| 18.3| 22.4| 22.4| 28.3| 28.3| 32.7| 32.7| 36.8| 36.8| 44.6| 44.6
Max. Overcurrent Protection| 30| 30| 35| 35| 45| 45| 50| 50| 60| 60| 70| 70
Compressor Data
Volts| 208 / 230| 208 / 230| 208 / 230| 208 / 230| 208 / 230| 208 / 230| 208 / 230| 208 / 230| 208 / 230| 208 / 230| 208 / 230| 208 / 230
Rated Load Amps| 12.8| 12.8| 15.7| 15.7| 18.6| 18.6| 22.1| 22.1| 24.3| 24.3| 29.3| 29.3
Lock Rotor Amps| 58.3| 58.3| 73| 73| 79| 79| 109| 109| 117| 117| 134| 134
Indoor Blower
Wheel Diameter| 10 x 10| 10 x 10| 10 x 10| 10 x 10| 10 x 10| 10 x 10| 11 x 10| 11 x 10| 11 x 10| 11 x 10| 11 x 10| 11 x 10
Motor Type| PSC| PSC| PSC| PSC| Fixed Torque| Fixed Torque| Fixed Torque| Fixed Torque| Fixed Torque| Fixed Torque| Fixed Torque| Fixed Torque
Motor HP| 1/4| 1/4| 1/4| 1/4| 1/2| 1/2| 1/2| 1/2| 3/4| 3/4| 1| 1
Motor Amps| 1.3| 1.3| 1.3| 1.3| 3.6| 3.6| 3.6| 3.6| 5.0| 5.0| 6.5| 6.5
Outdoor Fan
Motor HP| 1/5| 1/5| 1/4| 1/4| 1/4| 1/4| 1/4| 1/4| 1/4| 1/4| 1/3| 1/3
Motor Amps| 1.0| 1.0| 1.46| 1.46| 1.46| 1.46| 1.46| 1.46| 1.46| 1.46| 1.5| 1.5
Fan Diameter/CFM| 20” / 3800| 20” / 3800| 20” / 3800| 20” / 3800| 20” / 3800| 20” / 3800| 20” / 3800| 20” / 3800| 20” / 3800| 20” / 3800| 20” / 3800| 20” / 3800
Refrigerant Charge (oz)| 60| 60| 64| 64| 59| 59| 71| 71| 62| 62| 64| 64
Sound Rating| 71| 71| 76| 76| 78| 78| 78| 78| 77| 77| 78| 78

AIRFLOW DATA

Model Number R8GD| Heating Input (Btu/h)| Heating Output (Btu/h)| Heating Rise Range (Btu/h)| Cooling Output (BTU/h)| Blower Size| Motor HP| Motor Tap| External Static Pressure Drop – inches water column
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
0.1| 0.2| 0.3| 0.4| 0.5| 0.6| 0.7| 0.8
(cfm)| (°F) Rise| (cfm)| (°F) Rise| (cfm)| (°F) Rise| (cfm)| (°F) Rise| (cfm)| (°F) Rise| (cfm)| (°F) Rise| (cfm)| (°F) Rise| (cfm)| (°F) Rise
024K045(†)| 45,000| 36,000| 30-60| 23,600| 10 x 10| 1/4| LOW | 1015| 34| 955| 36| 880| 39| 805| 43| 715| 48| 635| 54| 545| 63| 485| 71
MED| 1255| 28| 1190| 29| 1125| 31| 1055| 33| 965| 36| 860| 40| 765| 45| 680| 51
HIGH| 1460| 24| 1385| 25| 1315| 26| 1240| 28| 1160| 30| 1050| 33| 935| 37| 830| 42
024K072(†)| 72,000| 57,600| 40-70| 23,600| 10 x 10| 1/4| LOW| 1015| 55| 955| 58| 880| 63| 805| 69| 715| 77| 635| 87| 545| 102| 485| 114
MED | 1255| 44| 1190| 46| 1125| 49| 1055| 52| 965| 57| 860| 64| 765| 72| 680| 81
HIGH| 1460| 38| 1385| 40| 1315| 42| 1240| 45| 1160| 48| 1050| 53| 935| 59| 830| 67
030K045(†)| 45,000| 36,000| 30-60| 29,000| 10 x 10| 1/4| LOW| 1015| 34| 955| 36| 880| 39| 805| 43| 715| 48| 635| 54| 545| 63| 485| 71
MED | 1255| 28| 1190| 29| 1125| 31| 1055| 33| 965| 36| 860| 40| 765| 45| 680| 51
HIGH| 1460| 24| 1385| 25| 1315| 26| 1240| 28| 1160| 30| 1050| 33| 935| 37| 830| 42
030K072(†)| 72,000| 57,600| 40-70| 29,000| 10 x 10| 1/4| LOW| 1015| 55| 955| 58| 880| 63| 805| 69| 715| 77| 635| 87| 545| 102| 485| 114
MED | 1255| 44| 1190| 46| 1125| 49| 1055| 52| 965| 57| 860| 64| 765| 72| 680| 81
HIGH| 1460| 38| 1385| 40| 1315| 42| 1240| 45| 1160| 48| 1050| 53| 935| 59| 830| 67
036K072(†)| 72,000| 57,600| 40-70| 35,800| 10 x 10| 1/2| Tap T1| 950| 58| 895| 62| 840| 66| 765| 72| 710| 78| 660| 84| 605| 91| 545| 102
Tap T2| 1085| 51| 1025| 54| 975| 57| 925| 60| 850| 65| 790| 70| 745| 74| 695| 80
Tap T3 *| 1390| 40| 1310| 42| 1250| 44| 1185| 47| 1090| 51| 1010| 55| 955| 58| 890| 62
Tap T4 | 1495| 37| 1445| 38| 1400| 40| 1355| 41| 1305| 42| 1260| 44| 1210| 46| 1155| 48
Tap T5| 1560| 35| 1515| 37| 1470| 38| 1420| 39| 1370| 40| 1325| 42| 1280| 43| 1225| 45
036K096(†)| 96,000| 76,800| 45-75| 35,800| 10 x 10| 1/2| Tap T1| 950| 78| 895| 82| 840| 88| 765| 96| 710| 104| 660| 112| 605| 122| 545| 135
Tap T2| 1085| 68| 1025| 72| 975| 76| 925| 80| 850| 87| 790| 93| 745| 99| 695| 106
Tap T3 *| 1390| 53| 1310| 56| 1250| 59| 1185| 62| 1090| 68| 1010| 73| 955| 77| 890| 83
Tap T4 | 1495| 49| 1445| 51| 1400| 53| 1355| 54| 1305| 57| 1260| 59| 1210| 61| 1155| 64
Tap T5| 1560| 47| 1515| 49| 1470| 50| 1420| 52| 1370| 54| 1325| 56| 1280| 58| 1225| 60

• Denotes factory set cooling speed
• Denotes factory set heating speed
• Denotes factory set cooling and heating speed (†) Part number may contain a C or X.

Heat rise: Btu/h (Input) = CFM ΔT 1.08
ΔT = (Btu/h 0.83) / (CFM 1.08)

Model Number R8GD| Heating Input (Btu/h)| Heating Output (Btu/h)| Heating Rise Range (Btu/h)| Cooling Output (BTU/h)| Blower Size| Motor HP| Motor Tap| External Static Pressure Drop – inches water column
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
0.1| 0.2| 0.3| 0.4| 0.5| 0.6| 0.7| 0.8
(cfm)| (°F) Rise| (cfm)| (°F) Rise| (cfm)| (°F) Rise| (cfm)| (°F) Rise| (cfm)| (°F) Rise| (cfm)| (°F) Rise| (cfm)| (°F) Rise| (cfm)| (°F) Rise
042K072(†)| 72,000| 57,600| 35-65| 42,000| 11 x 10| 1/2| Tap T1| 1010| 55| 935| 59| 845| 65| 765| 72| 685| 81| 615| 90| 540| 102| 465| 119
Tap T2 | 1140| 49| 1075| 51| 1010| 55| 940| 59| 850| 65| 770| 72| 715| 77| 640| 86
Tap T3| 1310| 42| 1250| 44| 1180| 47| 1130| 49| 1050| 53| 975| 57| 895| 62| 830| 67
Tap T4 *| 1490| 37| 1440| 38| 1380| 40| 1320| 42| 1255| 44| 1175| 47| 1090| 51| 1020| 54
Tap T5| 1665| 33| 1615| 34| 1555| 36| 1515| 37| 1460| 38| 1390| 40| 1310| 42| 1240| 45
042K096(†)| 96,000| 76,800| 40-70| 42,000| 11 x 10| 1/2| Tap T1| 1010| 73| 935| 79| 845| 87| 765| 96| 685| 108| 615| 120| 540| 137| 465| 159
Tap T2 *| 1140| 65| 1075| 69| 1010| 73| 940| 78| 850| 87| 770| 96| 715| 103| 640| 115
Tap T3| 1310| 56| 1250| 59| 1180| 63| 1130| 65| 1050| 70| 975| 76| 895| 82| 830| 89
Tap T4 | 1490| 50| 1440| 51| 1380| 53| 1320| 56| 1255| 59| 1175| 63| 1090| 68| 1020| 72
Tap T5| 1665| 44| 1615| 46| 1555| 47| 1515| 49| 1460| 51| 1390| 53| 1310| 56| 1240| 59
048K096(†)| 96,000| 76,800| 40-70| 46,000| 11 x 10| 3/4| Tap T1| 1220| 60| 1030| 72| 944| 78| 870| 85| 780| 95| 710| 104| 645| 114| 585| 126
Tap T2 | 1270| 58| 1205| 61| 1140| 65| 1050| 70| 980| 75| 920| 80| 830| 89| 770| 96
Tap T3| 1540| 48| 1465| 50| 1400| 53| 1345| 55| 1275| 58| 1210| 61| 1150| 64| 1085| 68
Tap T4 *| 1775| 42| 1710| 43| 1650| 45| 1600| 46| 1540| 48| 1485| 50| 1425| 52| 1365| 54
Tap T5| 2015| 37| 1970| 37| 1915| 39| 1870| 39| 1805| 41| 1740| 42| 1680| 44| 1630| 45
048K120(†)| 120,000| 96,000| 45-75| 46,000| 11 x 10| 3/4| Tap T1| 1220| 76| 1030| 90| 944| 98| 870| 106| 780| 118| 710| 130| 645| 143| 585| 158
Tap T2 | 1270| 73| 1205| 77| 1140| 81| 1050| 88| 980| 94| 920| 100| 830| 111| 770| 120
Tap T3| 1540| 60| 1465| 63| 1400| 66| 1345| 69| 1275| 72| 1210| 76| 1150| 80| 1085| 85
Tap T4 *| 1775| 52| 1710| 54| 1650| 56| 1600| 58| 1540| 60| 1485| 62| 1425| 65| 1365| 68
Tap T5| 2015| 46| 1970| 47| 1915| 48| 1870| 49| 1805| 51| 1740| 53| 1680| 55| 1630| 57
X60K096(†)| 96,000| 76,800| 40-70| 57,000| 11 x 10| 1| Tap T1| 1240| 59| 1185| 62| 1130| 65| 1065| 69| 1010| 73| 940| 78| 880| 84| 820| 90
Tap T2 *| 1635| 45| 1595| 46| 1510| 49| 1485| 50| 1425| 52| 1365| 54| 1305| 57| 1245| 59
Tap T3 | 1900| 39| 1855| 40| 1795| 41| 1750| 42| 1700| 43| 1650| 45| 1595| 46| 1535| 48
Tap T4| 2045| 36| 2010| 37| 1955| 38| 1890| 39| 1835| 40| 1790| 41| 1740| 42| 1695| 44
Tap T5| 2250| 33| 2235| 33| 2180| 34| 2150| 34| 2120| 35| 2080| 35| 2025| 36| 2005| 37
** X60K120(†)| 120,000| 96,000| 45-75| 57,000| 11 x 10| 1| Tap T1| 1240| 74| 1185| 78| 1130| 82| 1065| 87| 1010| 91| 940| 98| 880| 105| 820| 112
Tap T2 *| 1635| 56| 1595| 58| 1510| 61| 1485| 62| 1425| 65| 1365| 68| 1305| 71| 1245| 74
Tap T3 | 1900| 49| 1855| 50| 1795| 51| 1750| 53| 1700| 54| 1650| 56| 1595| 58| 1535| 60
Tap T4| 2045| 45| 2010| 46| 1955| 47| 1890| 49| 1835| 50| 1790| 52| 1740| 53| 1695| 54
Tap T5| 2250| 41| 2235| 41| 2180| 42| 2150| 43| 2120| 44| 2080| 44| 2025| 46| 2005| 46

• Denotes factory set cooling speed
• Denotes factory set heating speed
• Denotes factory set cooling and heating speed (†) Part number may contain a C or X.

Heat rise: Btu/h (Input) = CFM ΔT 1.08
ΔT = (Btu/h 0.83) / (CFM 1.08)

EXPANDED RATINGS

R8GD-024K

R8GD-030K

R8GD-036K

R8GD-042K

R8GD-048K

R8GD-X60K

R8GD ACCESSORIES

Description

| Part Number
---|---
Roof Curb (8”)|

547830

Roof Curb (14”)|

547831

Roof Curb (18”)|

547850

Roof Curb (24”)|

547851

Cap, Duct Adapter, 12” Round|

913811A

Cap, Duct Adapter, 14” Round|

913812A

Supply/return transition, 16”|

547834

Supply/return transition, 18”|

547835

Concentric diffuser, flush, 16”|

547836

Concentric diffuser, flush, 18”|

547837

Concentric diffuser, step down 16”|

547838

Concentric diffuser, step down 18”|

547839

Manual Fresh Air Damper|

547832

Motorized Fresh Air Damper|

547840

Economizer, Downflow, Modulating w/filter (does not require filter kit) 2 – 2.5 Ton|

547833

Economizer, Downflow, Modulating w/filter (does not require filter kit) 3 – 5 Ton|

558870

Economizer, Horizontal, Modulating 2 – 5 Ton|

547841

Power Exhaust, Downflow (application requires downflow economizer) (Special Order)|

547842

Power Exhaust, Horizontal (application requires horizontal economizer) (Special Order)|

547843

Filter Kit R6GD 024 – 042|

547888

Filter Kit R6GD 048 – 060|

547889

Filter Kit, All Downflow Applications (not required with economizer)|

547885

Hood Type Hail Guard, Coil Dim. 30” X 76” 2, 2.5, 3 Ton|

547844

Hood Type Hail Guard, Coil Dim. 34” X 76” 42, 3.5 – 4 Ton|

547846

Hood Type Hail Guard, Coil Dim. 38” X 76” 5 Ton|

547847

DUCT SMOKE DETECTOR PHOTO ELEC|

558863

MULTI SIGNAL CONTROL|

547893

SAMPLING TUBE DST3, 2-4ft|

558864

SAMPLING TUBE DST5, 4-8ft|

558865

Low Ambient Kit|

918837

U.S. – LP Gas/High Elevation Conversion Kit, 1 & 2 Stage models (0 – 10,000 ft. above sea level)|

904404A

Canada – LP Gas/High Elevation Conversion Kit, 1 & 2 Stage models (0 – 4,500 ft. above sea level)|

904405A

Outdoor Thermostat Kit|

913852

Universal Hard Start Kit|

912933

Skirt Trim Kit|

919729

Extreme High Wind Kit – Roof Curb Mount|

903696

Extreme High Wind Kit – Ground Mount|

903695

Freezestat Kit|

917108

Control, CO2 Sensor, Wall Mount|

920317

Control, CO2 sensor, Duct Mount|

920318

GENERAL TERMS OF LIMITED WARRANTY

NORDYNE will furnish a replacement for any part of this product which fails in normal use and service within the first ten years of installation, in accordance with the terms of the warranty.

For complete details of the Limited Warranty, including applicable terms and conditions, see your local installer or contact the NORDYNE warranty department for a copy.

 8000 Phoenix Parkway | O’Fallon, MO 63368-3827

Specifications and illustrations subject to change without notice and without incurring obligations. Printed in U.S.A (04/2012)

917D-0412 (Replaces 917D-0312)

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