AllStyle Coil Company, L.P.

Evaporator Coil Installation Instructions

These instructions are for the use of qualified individuals to poor system performance and possible compressor
trained and experienced in the installation of HVAC damage.
equipment and related components. Installation and To Change the Piston
service personnel are required by some states to be
1. The piston is located on the front panel of the coil
licensed. Unqualified personnel should not install this
case or in the case of the uncased coil, over the drain
equipment nor interpret these instructions. These
pan. Use a backup wrench and unscrew the two
instructions must be used only in conjunction with the
halves of the distributor (on cased coils, this step is
installation of manufacturer's evaporator coils and are
not required).
intended only to advise and assist the installer. Read them
2. Remove the piston shipped with the coil and install
fully before attempting installation. This product is
the correct piston in the distributor body, it should be
designed and manufactured to permit installation in
free to slide inside the distributor body.
accordance with the local and national building codes. It is
3. Do not over tighten the Florator body when
the responsibility of the installer to install this unit in
reassembling. Make sure the Teflon seal is in place
accordance with these codes. Improper installation may
prior to mounting the stub to the distributor body.
damage equipment, create a hazard, and void warranty.
Tighten the connection to 20 foot pounds of torque.
Coil Preparation
This product has been manufactured to precise quality
standards, however, damage may have occurred during
transit, handling or storage. Inspect the coil to insure:
 Drain connections are tight and openings are clear.
 Straighten any bent or damaged fins.
 Manifolds are intact and not damaged.
 Any other apparent damage.
 Unused drain ports must be capped or plugged.

Coils with Florator Restrictors

Coils are shipped with a bi-directional piston type florator
refrigerant metering device. The piston is sized to the
nominal tonnage of the coil as indicated in the model
number of the coil. If possible, obtain the recommended
piston size from the manufacturer of the outdoor unit. If
this information is not available, then follow these
instructions: PISTON SIZE

If the nominal tonnage capacity of the outdoor unit is not MODEL NO.
what is indicated on the coil model number, use the chart
below to select the correct piston size to match the
Field Mounted Expansion Valves
capacity of the outdoor unit. If the application requires,
the installer must change the piston. Also, use the Use only the manufacturer's Expansion Valve Kits. Refer to
following chart to size the piston when matching the coil the installation instructions packaged in the expansion
with an outdoor unit rated at 13 SEER. valve kit. (Contact factory for TXV options and availability).
OD Unit R-22 11+ SEER R-410A Model No. Part No. Application
Cap. Orifice Size Orifice Size AS2VE3 31080 1 – 2.5 Ton A/C R22
18,000 .053 .047 AS2VE5 31085 3 - 5 Ton A/C R22
24,000 .063 .055 AS2VPN2 31109 1 - 2 Ton HP R22
30,000 .067 .059 AS2VPN3 31105 2.5 - 3 Ton HP R22
36,000 .074 .067 AS2VPN5 31106 3.5 - 5 Ton HP R22
42,000 .078 .074 AS4VT2 31114 1 - 2 Ton A/C R410A
48,000 .084 .078 AS4VT3 31115 2.5 - 3 Ton A/C R410A
60,000 .094 .084 AS4VT5 31116 3.5 - 5 Ton A/C R410A
The piston should be sized according to the capacity of the AS4VPT2 31117 1 - 2 Ton HP R410A
outdoor unit. Failure to install the proper piston can lead AS4VPT3 31118 2.5 - 3 Ton HP R410A
AS4VPT5 31119 3.5 - 5 Ton HP R410A

Rev. 07/05/2013
 Evaporator Coil Installation Instructions
Factory Installed Expansion /Check 10. Braze all refrigerant connections while flowing
nitrogen through the pipe. Make certain that a
and Expansion Valves liquid line drier is present in the system.
 The TXV sensing bulb is shipped attached to the 11. Prior to charging the system, leak check the
suction line stub. The bulb should carefully be entire installation utilizing nitrogen or other
repositioned to allow the field suction line to be suitable means. Dehydrate the system by pulling
connected to the coil. Once this connection has been a deep vacuum sufficient to remove any
welded and allowed to cool, then position the moisture that may have entered the system.
expansion valve sensing bulb on the suction line 12. If a time relay is utilized, adjust it for the
(preferably in a horizontal run just outside the optimum delay recommended by the outdoor
cabinet). The sensing bulb must make direct contact unit manufacturer.
to the suction line. 13. Seal the coil cabinet and all connections to
 Utilizing the mounting straps, secure the bulb to the create an air-tight seal. Insulate the suction line.
suction line. The bulb must be mounted at the 10 or 2
o’clock location for optimum performance, this System Charging
mounting location guards the sensing bulb from false Follow the instructions provided with the outdoor
readings due to air or liquid in the suction line. equipment manufacturer for coils with a piston/orifice
 Insulate the suction line and the sensing bulb to metering device (See section "Coils with Florator
prevent ambient air from causing false readings. Restrictors"), if they are not available, follow the
 Coils with non-equalizing expansion valves may guidelines listed below. Use the following guidelines for
require the use of a hard start or start assist kits. coils with an expansion valve.
Follow the outdoor unit manufacturer’s guidelines.  Set the airflow of the air handling unit to the
recommended level. If uncertain, set air flow to 400
Coil Installation CFM per nominal ton of capacity of the outdoor unit.
 Coils must be installed on the discharge side of a gas Do not allow static pressure drop across the coil to
furnace or in an insulated air handler. exceed .30".
 Install:  Florator coils. Add refrigerant until the superheat
1. Cased vertical coils on a level flat surface. measured at the outdoor unit suction line matches
2. Uncased vertical and horizontal coils on a level the superheat from the chart below.
flat surface, then raise the rear of the coil one-  Expansion Valve Coils. Add refrigerant until the
half inch to provide positive drainage to the subcooling measured at the outdoor unit liquid line
drain connection. matches the subcooling value listed in the outdoor
3. Condensate drain(s) in accordance with local manufacturer's instructions, if they are not available,
building code requirements. Use teflon tape to use the value from the chart below. If you have an
connect the drain line to the plastic condensate adjustable TXV, adjust superheat on TXV to obtain
connection on the coil. Do not use solvent base 10degF superheat nominally at the outdoor unit
pipe dope. Hand tighten the connection. Do not suction line (normal range 8 to 12 degrees F).
use excessive force.
4. If a secondary drain is required, it must be run OAT degF
separately from the primary drain and should SUPERHEAT degF DB SUBCOOLING degF DB
DB
terminate in a highly visible location. MIN NOM MAX MIN NOM MAX
5. When a coil is installed on the negative pressure 65 35 40 45 5 10 15
side of a blower, the drains must be trapped to 70 31 35 39 5 10 15
insure condensate drainage. 75 26 30 34 5 10 15
6. When coils are installed above ceilings or in 80 22 25 28 5 10 15
other locations where damage from condensate 85 17 20 23 5 10 15
overflow may occur, it is required that an 90 13 15 17 5 10 15
auxiliary drain pan be installed under the coil 95 8 10 12 5 10 15
cabinet. Drain lines from an auxiliary drain pan 100 4 5 6 5 10 15
must be installed, but should not be connected
Contact the evaporator coil manufacturer if you have any
to the primary drain line of the coil. questions. Please provide information on coil, outdoor unit,
7. Drain lines must be installed with a 1/4" per foot outdoor ambient temperature, metering device, pressures,
pitch away from the coil to provide free superheat and subcooling, airflow and indoor temperature.
drainage. A condensate trap should be installed System Maintenance
to ensure proper drainage. If installed, the trap Every heating and/or air conditioning system requires
should be located in the drain line below the regular maintenance. Homeowner maintenance should be
bottom of drain pan. limited to regularly changing air filters. A licensed,
8. Drain lines must be adequately supported such certified HVAC technician should complete all other
that the weight of the drain line is removed from maintenance. Many service companies and contractors
the coil drain connection. Long horizontal runs of offer a regular program of periodic maintenance for a
drain lines located above a finished area should nominal cost. We recommend that no chemical cleaners
be insulated to prevent sweating and dripping. be used on any of our products. Service technicians
9. Refrigerant lines should be sized by the outdoor should only use water and a soft bristle brush if coil
unit manufacturer’s recommendations. cleaning is necessary.