INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

High−Pressure Switch Kit

NASA204PS, NASA404PS
Safety Labeling and Signal Words
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and
NOTE Signal Words in Manuals
The signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAU- The signal word WARNING is used throughout this
TION, and NOTE are used to identify levels of haz- manual in the following manner:
WARNING
ard seriousness. The signal word DANGER is only
used on product labels to signify an immediate haz- ! WARNING
ard. The signal words WARNING, CAUTION, and
NOTE will be used on product labels and through- The signal word CAUTION is used throughout this
out this manual and other manuals that may apply manual in the following manner:
to the product.
DANGER − Immediate hazards which will result in ! CAUTION
severe personal injury or death.
WARNING − Hazards or unsafe practices which Signal Words on Product Labeling
could result in severe personal injury or death. Signal words are used in combination with colors
CAUTION − Hazards or unsafe practices which and/or pictures on product labels.
may result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage.
NOTE − Used to highlight suggestions which will
result in enhanced installation, reliability, or opera-
tion.

Recognize safety information. This is the safety−alert symbol

! WARNING !!. When you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions
or manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Understand these signal words; DANGER, WARNING, and
Failure to turn off electric power could result in CAUTION. These words are used with the safety−alert
personal injury or death. symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which
will result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING
Before installing or servicing system, turn off signifies hazards which could result in personal injury or
main power to the system. There may be more death. CAUTION is used to identify unsafe practices which
than one disconnect switch, including accessory may result in minor personal injury or product and property
heater(s). damage. NOTE is used to highlight suggestions which will
result in enhanced installation, reliability, or operation.
NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses and work
installation.
gloves.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Installing and servicing air conditioning equipment can be
hazardous due to system pressures and electrical
! WARNING
components. Only trained personnel should install or service
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
air conditioning equipment.
Untrained personnel can perform basic maintenance Failure to follow this warning could result in
personal injury or death.
functions such as cleaning coils, or cleaning and replacing
filters. All other operations should be performed by trained Before beginning any installation or modification,
service personnel. When working on air conditioning be sure the main electrical disconnect switch is in
equipment, observe precautions in the literature, on tags, the OFF position. TAG THE DISCONNECT
and on labels attached to the unit. SWITCH WITH A SUITABLE WARNING LABEL.

Use only the kit components described in this installation

procedure.
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 INTRODUCTION 3. Route the adapter tube completely through the knock-
out (vertical discharge units) or service valve hole (ho-
! WARNING rizontal discharge units) so that tee can be attached to
liquid service valve later.
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY 4. Securely connect pressure switch flare nut to male
DAMAGE HAZARD flare fitting on adapter tube inside the unit. Using
backup wrench, torque to 140 in. lb.
Failure to follow this warning could result in
personal injury, death and/or property damage. 5. Remove seal cap from service fitting on liquid−service
valve and securely connect to remaining male flare
High−Pressure Switch Kit NASA204PS must be fitting on adapter tee.
installed when heat pump is used with a gas
furnace (dual fuel) application. 6. Securely connect flare nut on adapter tee to service
fitting on liquid−service valve.
These instructions cover installation of High−Pressure Switch 7. On back seating valves, remove liquid−service valve
Kit NASA204PS on split system air conditioners and heat stem cap and open valve 3/4 turn.
pumps containing R−22 refrigerant and NASA404PS on air 8. Replace liquid−service valve stem cap fingertight and
conditioners containing R−410A refrigerant. further tighten cap 1/12 turn.
9. Check all refrigerant connections for leaks and repair if
Kit contents: necessary.
S High−Pressure Switch− 1
S Adapter Tee − 1 SERVICE FITTING CAP

S Pressure Switch Adapter Tube (AC) − 1 VALVE CORE END

S Pressure Switch Adapter (HP) − 1 FLARE NUT

S DD24FA051 Flare Gaskets − 2 ADAPTER TEE

ON PRESSURE
SWITCH

S Installation Instructions − 1

INSTALLATION ADAPTER TUBE DO NOT USE

FLARE GASKET

CAUTION
FLARE NUT (DD24FA051) AT

! THIS LOCATION

REFRIGERANT SERVICE VALVE

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND/OR OPERATION SERVICE FITTING
HAZARD
A05081
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment
damage or improper operation. Fig. 1 — High−Pressure Switch Refrigerant Connections
for Air Conditioners
When making flare connections, use one of the flare
gaskets provided in the kit to ensure a leak−tight
refrigerant connection. Use a backup wrench to avoid STEP 2 —HIGH−PRESSURE SWITCH INSTALLATION
breaking connection or splitting flare. (FOR HEAT PUMPS)
Refer to Fig. 2 and proceed as follows to install the
high−pressure switch.
NOTE: The liquid− and vapor−service valves are located
outside of the unit at the rear. The smaller valve is the NOTE: When installing the pressure switch adapter to a
liquid−service valve; the larger valve is the vapor−service previously installed unit, the unit must be pumped down and
valve. the field−installed liquid line disconnected. Refer to
Pump−down Procedure in the Split System Residential Air
STEP 1 —HIGH−PRESSURE SWITCH INSTALLATION
Conditioning and Heat Pump Service Manual.
(FOR AIR CONDITIONERS)
1. Place the warning label on the service panel above the
Refer to Fig. 1 and proceed as follows to install the service valves.
high−pressure switch.
2. For vertical discharge units, remove knockout in ser-
NOTE: Make sure the liquid−service valve is in the fully back vice panel next to liquid service valve. For horizontal
seated (counterclockwise) position before installation (Back discharge units, either drill a hole in the service valve
seating service valves have no valve core in the service plate or route switch through existing service valve
port). holes.
NOTE: When installing both high− and low−pressure 3. Route flare fitting end of the pressure switch adapter
switches on liquid− service valve, connect second tee to tube through the knockout hole (vertical discharge) or
service fitting of first tee. service valve hole (horizontal discharge).
1. For vertical discharge units, remove knockout in ser- 4. Securely connect pressure switch flare nut to male
vice panel next to service valves. For horizontal dis- flare fitting on the pressure switch adapter tube inside
charge units, either drill a hole in the service valve unit. Using backup wrench, torque to 140 in. lb.
plate or route switch through existing service valve 5. Remove sweat adapter from field liquid line fitting on
holes. service fitting on liquid−service valve and securely
2. Securely connect pressure switch adapter tube flare connect 3/8−in. tube portion of pressure switch
nut to side of adapter tee without valve core. adaptor.

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 6. Braze interconnecting liquid line to belled end of time delay board. Connect 1 high−pressure switch
pressure switch adaptor. lead to T1, then connect other high−pressure lead to
the disconnected low−pressure lead.
! CAUTION 4. Restore power and check unit operation.
TO 24V NEC CLASS 2 CONTROL CIRCUIT.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD 40VA MIN. TRANSFORMER OUTPUT.

Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment

CONTACTOR
damage or improper operation.
To prevent melting of the 1/4−in. OD tube joint, place
C
a wet cloth at the joint area.
7. Check all refrigerant connectors for leaks and repair if
necessary.
HPS LPS
8. Evacuate indoor coil and refrigerant lines.
9. Open service valves and let charge back into system.
10. Make pressure switch electrical connection per Step 3. T1 T2 T3
* TIME DELAY
(IF EQUIPPED)

* WHEN TIME DELAY IS NOT USED, CONNECT

Pressure Switch
PRESSURE SWITCHES TO CONTACTOR COIL.
Pressure Switch
Adapter A07630
Fig. 3 — Air Conditioner Electrical Connections

Liquid Service Valve CIRCUIT BOARD CONTACTOR

C C

* T2
T1
HPS LPS
A07574 Y
Fig. 2 — High−Pressure Switch Adapter Connections
STEP 3 —ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
See Fig. 3 for Air Conditioner and Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 for Heat
Pump.
1. Locate unit contactor coil terminals or, if equipped, * T2 NOT USED ON CIRCUIT BOARDS
compressor time delay terminal T1.
2. On units without compressor time delay, make WITHOUT TIME DELAY. WHEN T2 IS NOT
electrical connections as follows: AVAILABLE, CONNECT PRESSURE SWITCHES
a. One pressure switch in unit: Disconnect Y lead from BETWEEN "Y" AND CONTACTOR COIL.
contactor coil terminal. Connect 1 pressure switch lead
to Y lead. Connect other pressure switch lead to A07629
contactor coil terminal. Fig. 4 — Heat Pump Electrical Connections
b. Both high− and low−pressure switches in unit: Low-pressure switch lead connected
Disconnect Y lead from contactor coil terminal. to Y on control board.
Connect 1 high pressure switch lead to Y lead, then
connect other high−pressure lead to 1 low−pressure
lead. Connect remaining low−pressure lead to
contactor coil terminal.
c. With a factory installed low−pressure switch:
Disconnect the low−pressure switch lead from Y
connection on control board. Connect 1 high−pressure
switch lead to Y, then connect other high−pressure
lead to the disconnected low−pressure lead.
3. On units with compressor time delay, make electrical Low-pressure switch lead connected
connections as follows: to contactor
a. One pressure switch in unit: Disconnect wire leading to
T1 on time delay board. Connect 1 pressure switch
lead to disconnected lead. Connect other pressure
switch lead to T1 on time delay board.
b. Both high− and low−pressure switches in unit:
Disconnect wire leading to T1 on time delay board.
Connect 1 high−pressure lead to disconnected lead,
then connect other high−pressure lead to 1
low−pressure lead. Connect remaining low−pressure
lead to T1 on time delay board.
c. With a factory installed low−pressure switch: A07575
Disconnect the low−pressure switch lead from T1 on Fig. 5 — Heat Pump Electrical Connections

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