HVAC ACiQ-24-HPB Gen Heat Pump Condenser Dual Fuel User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- HVAC
Table of Contents
HVAC ACiQ-24-HPB Gen Heat Pump Condenser Dual Fuel
Product Information
Specifications
- Model Numbers: ACiQ-24-HPB, ACiQ-36-HPB, ACiQ-48-HPB, ACiQ-60-HPB, ACiQ-24-EHPB, ACiQ-36-EHPB, ACiQ-48-EHPB, ACiQ-60-EHPB, ACiQ-18-AC, ACiQ-24-AC, ACiQ-30-AC, ACiQ-36-AC, ACiQ-48-AC
- Dual Fuel System: ACiQ Heat Pump or AC, 3rd Party Furnace, 3rd Party Coil
- Refrigerant Connections: 3/8 Liquid Line & 3/4 Suction Line
Product Usage Instructions
Requirements
- The indoor coil (evaporator coil or A-Coil) must have a heat pump compatible Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV).
- The indoor coil must be sized correctly, matching the nominal BTU capacity of the selected outdoor unit. It is permissible to oversize the indoor coil by up to 1 ton (12,000 BTU/H).
- A 24-volt heat pump thermostat with a minimum of 2 stages of heating and 2 stages of cooling must be used (2H, 2C).
- The selected thermostat must have a wired, wireless, or internet-based outdoor temperature-sensing feature. Standard heat/cool only thermostats will not work for this application.
Refrigerant Connections
- Line Set Size Requirements: 3/8 Liquid Line & 3/4 Suction Line
- This system comes with copper adaptors that thread onto the outdoor unit. The other end of the adaptor has a female sweat connection which allows for brazing the line set.
- Purge with nitrogen during brazing. Skipping this step can shorten the compressor’s life and void the warranty.
- To ensure no leaks are present, startup the unit in heating mode. While the unit is operating, retorque the flare adaptors (while unit is HOT). It is recommended to use a digital torque wrench.
- Only a licensed and certified HVAC professional should complete the installation of this equipment. Please verify your selected technician is section 608-certified.
Reference Guides
- Outdoor Unit DIP Switch Location On Circuit Board
- Set DIP Switches As Shown Below:
- L1 Line Voltage Power – Must Also Connect
- L2 Ground Wire
- R 24 Volt Hot (Power)
- C 24 Volt Common
- Y1 Heat/Cool Stage 1
- Y2 Heat/Cool Stage 2 (High Demand)
- B Reversing Valve (Energized In Heating)
- W IGNORE – DO NOT USE
- D IGNORE – DO NOT USE
- L IGNORE – DO NOT USEWired To Outdoor Disconnect
Wired To Selected Indoor Unit
Thermostat Wiring
- Installer Setup & Advanced Options Settings
- System Type: Set To Dual Fuel
- Reversing Valve (O/B): Set To Energized In Heating Mode (Opposite Of Most Default Settings)
- Backup Heat Type: Set To Gas/Oil Furnace
- Outdoor Temperature Sensing: Varies Based On Thermostat (Wi-Fi, Wired, Or Wireless Sensor)
- Typical Wiring Example
- Thermostat wiring to the terminals on the furnace will vary based on the brand of the thermostat. Please refer to the thermostat manual for furnace wiring. Look for a section on dual fuel wiring.
FAQ
Q: Can I use a standard heat/cool-only thermostat with this system?
A: No, standard heat/cool-only thermostats will not work for this application. You need a 24-volt heat pump thermostat with a minimum of 2 stages of heating and 2 stages of cooling.
Q: What size should the line set be?
A: The line set size requirements are 3/8 Liquid Line and 3/4 Suction Line.
Q: Can I install this system myself?
A: No, only a licensed and certified HVAC professional should complete the
installation of this equipment. Please verify that your selected technician is
section 608-certified.
Dual Fuel System – ACiQ Heat Pump or AC, 3rd Party Furnace, 3rd Party
Coil
Congratulations on purchasing an ACiQ Next-Generation heat pump condenser.
Using this system in a dual fuel application will dramatically reduce your
heating costs in the winter compared to a standard system setup. The heat pump
will provide heat in most conditions and the furnace will provide backup heat
at extreme low temperatures.
Requirements
- The indoor coil (often referred to as the evaporator coil or A-Coil) must have a heat pump compatible Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV).
- The indoor coil must be sized correctly. At a minimum, it must match the nominal BTU capacity of the selected outdoor unit. It is permissible to oversize the indoor coil by up to 1 ton (12,000 BTU/H).
- A 24 volt heat pump thermostat with a minimum of 2 stages of heating and 2 stages of cooling must be used (2H, 2C).
- The selected thermostat must have a wired, wireless, or internet-based outdoor temperature sensing feature.
STANDARD HEAT/COOL-ONLY THERMOSTATS WILL NOT WORK FOR THIS APPLICATION.
REFRIGERANT CONNECTIONS
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IMPORTANT : Line Set Size Requirements = 3/8″ Liquid Line & 3/4″ Suction Line.
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IMPORTANT : This system comes with copper adaptors that thread on to the outdoor unit. The other end of the adaptor has a female sweat connection which allows for brazing the line set.
IMPORTANT : Purge with nitrogen during brazing! If you skip this essential step the abrasive, oxidative buildup will dramatically shorten the compressor’s life and void the warranty. DO NOT skip this step. -
IMPORTANT : To ensure no leaks are present startup the unit in heating mode. While the unit is operating retorque the flare adaptors (while unit is HOT). It is recommended to use a digital torque wrench.
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IMPORTANT : Only a licensed and certified HVAC professional should complete the installation of this equipment. Please verify your selected technician is section 608-certified.
Reference Guides
Outdoor Unit DIP Switch Location On Circuit Board
Set DIP Switches As Shown Below
Thermostat Wiring
IMPORTANT – Every thermostat is different. Modern thermostats will have an “Installer Setup” or “Advanced Options” mode. A dual fuel setup requires a heat pump compatible thermostat, which will call on the furnace only as backup heat at extreme low temperatures. Here are general guidelines – refer to your thermostat manual for specifics.
Installer Setup & Advanced Options Settings
- System Type: Set To Dual Fuel Reversing Valve (O/B): Set To Energized In Heating Mode (Opposite Of Most Default Settings)
- Backup Heat Type : Set To Gas/Oil Furnace
- Outdoor Temperature Sensing: Varies Based On Thermostat (Wi-Fi, Wired, Or Wireless Sensor)
- Lockout/Switchover Temperature: Varies Based On Desire For Greater Efficiency Or Comfort. Maximum Comfort = 35 °F, Maximum Efficiency = -10 °F, Our Recommendation = 0 °F
IMPORTANT – the heat pump and the furnace should NEVER run at the same time. Most heat pump thermostats are already configured to prevent this from happening.
Typical Wiring Example
- The thermostat wiring to the terminals on the furnace will vary based on the brand of the thermostat. Please refer to the thermostat manual for furnace wiring. Look for a section on dual fuel wiring. Some thermostats send the call for backup heat over the W
- terminals as shown. Some send the backup call over Aux/E.
- 18/8 thermostat wire will be required for correct low-voltage wiring. A common color scheme is shown in the diagram, but please note colors may vary. Many furnaces do not have an O/B terminal. If this is the case connect the orange O/B wires with a wire nut.
- Example of a wire nut. Please note accurate wire color is not represented in this photo