Dometic Service Manual

Duo-Therm ®
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE MANUAL

Comfort Control Center Systems
This program will address the most common system problems associated with the Duo-Therm Comfort Control
Center supplied by The Dometic Corporation. Our intent is to provide you with a guideline of checks to make,
should you encounter one of the following symptoms.
SYMPTOM CAUSE REFER TO STEP
COMFORT CONTROL CENTER SECTION:
1. Turn to "ON" – No display. Reset 1 M
DC Volts 4
Cable Assembly 5.2
Fuse 5.15
AC Power Module Board 5.14
Comfort Control Center 5.1
2. Turn to "ON" – Has display, improper operation. Operation 1
Reset 1 M
Configuration 2
Wiring 3.3
3. Multiple Units: One unit operates and improper Operation 1
operation on other unit(s). Reset 1 M
Configuration 2
Wiring 3.3
ROOF MOUNTED AIR CONDITIONER SECTION:
1. Unit does not run: No fan, no compressor. Configuration 2 A1,A2,A3
B1,B2,B3,
Operation 1
B7,B8,C,D
AC Voltage 3.1
DC Voltage 4
Breaker 3.2
Fuse 5.15
Cable Assembly 5.2
2. Fan operates: Compressor will not come on (does Operation 1
not "hum") Cable Assembly 5.2
Cold Control 5.10
Compressor 5.7
AC Power Module Board 5.14 A
3. Fan Operates: Compressor tries to start, cycles AC Voltage 3.1
"OFF" and "Hums" again, or blows circuit breaker. PTCR 5.6
Start or Run Capacitor 5.5 & 5.4
Cold Control
Overload Protector 5.8
Compressor 5.7
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4. Fan operates: compressor runs for a short while, Short Cycle 6.1
cycles "OFF", cycles back "ON". Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
Air Distribution System 6.3 A
Compressor 5.7
Refrigerant System 8.1
5. Compressor runs, no fan. Wiring 3.3
Run Capacitor 5.4
Motor 5.3
6. Fan runs, but not on all speeds. Wiring 3.3
Motor 5.3
Cable Assembly 5.2
7. Air distribution box unit: Evaporator freezes. Operation 1
Cold Control 5.10
Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
Low Charge 8.1
Capillary Tube Blockage 8.2
Evaporator Blockage 8.2
8. Duct in ceiling unit: Evaporator freezes. Operation 1
Cold Control 5.10
Low Charge 8.1
9. Air distribution box unit: Insufficient cooling, Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
compressor runs constantly. Heat Gain/Heat Loss 7.1
Compressor 5.7
10. Duct in ceiling unit: Insufficient cooling, compressor Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
runs constantly. Air Distribution System 6.3 A
Heat Gain/Heat Loss 7.1
Compressor 5.7
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11. Air distribution box unit: Insufficient cooling with Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
reduced air output. Blower Wheel 7.4
12. Duct in ceiling unit: Insufficient cooling with reduced Air flow Obstruction 6.2
air output. Air Distribution System 6.3 A
Blower Wheel 7.4
13. Excessive cooling. Remote sensor 5.13
14. Noisy Operation. Loose Parts 7.2
Fan Blades Hitting 7.4
Tubing Vibration 7.3
ROOF MOUNTED HEAT PUMP SECTION:
A4,B3,
1. Unit does not run: No fan, no compressor. Configuration 2
B4,B8
Operation 1
C,D
AC Voltage 3.1
DC Voltage 4
Breaker 3.2
Fuse 5.15
Cable Assembly 5.2
AC Power Module Board 5.14 B
2. Fan operates: Compressor will not come on (does
not "hum". Operation 1
Cable Assembly 5.2
Compressor 5.7
3. Fan operates: Compressor tries to start, cycles
"OFF" and "hums" again, or blows circuit breaker. AC Voltage 3.1
PTCR 5.6
Compressor 5.7
4. Fan operates; compressor runs for a short time,
cycles "OFF", cycles back "ON". Short Cycle 6.1
Air Distribution System 5.8
Compressor 5.7
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Run Capacitor 5.4
Motor 5.3
Motor 5.3
Cable Assembly 5.2
7. Air distribution box unit: Inside coil freezes. Operation 1
Low Charge 8.1
Reversing Valve 5.9
8. Duct in ceiling unit: Inside coil freezes. Operation 1
Low Charge 8.1
Reversing Valve 5.9
9. Air Distribution Box Unit: Insufficient cooling or Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
heating, compressor runs constantly. Heat Gain/Heat Loss 7.1
Compressor 5.7
10. Duct in ceiling unit: Insufficient cooling or heating, Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
compressor runs constantly. Air Distribution System 6.3 A
Compressor 5.7
11. Air distribution box unit: Insufficient cooling or Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
heating with reduced air output. Blower Wheel 7.4
12. Duct in ceiling unit: Insufficient cooling or heating Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
with reduced air output. Air Distribution System 6.3 A
Blower Wheel 7.4
13. Excessive cooling or heating. Remote Sensor 5.13
AC Power Module 5.14 B
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14. Unit operation in wrong mode (cool instead of heat Operation 1
pump or reversed) Ambient Sensor 5.12
Reversing Valve 5.9
15. Noisy Operation Loose Parts 7.2
BASEMENT (SINGLE COMPRESSOR)
AIR CONDITIONER SECTION:
1. Unit does not run; no fan, no compressor. Configuration 2 A5,B5,C,D
Operation 1
AC Voltage 3.1
DC Voltage 4
Breaker 3.2
Fuse 5.15
Cable Assembly 5.2
AC Power Module Board 5.14 C
2. Fan operates; compressor will not come on (does not Operation 1
"hum") Cable Assembly 5.2
Compressor 5.7
3. Fan operates; compressor tries to start, cycles "OFF" AC Voltage 3.1
and "hum" again, or blows circuit breaker. PTCR 5.6
Compressor 5.7
4. Fan operates; compressor runs for a short time, cycles Short Cycle 6.1
"OFF", cycles back "ON". Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
Air Distribution System 6.3 B
Compressor 5.7
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continued)
Run Capacitor 5.4
Motor 5.3
Motor 5.3
Cable Assembly 5.2
7. Evaporator freezes. Operation 1
Low Charge 8.1
8. Insufficient cooling, compressor runs constantly. Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
Compressor 5.7
9. Insufficient cooling with reduced air output. Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
Blower Wheel 7.4
10. Excessive cooling. Remote Sensor 5.13
11. Noisy operation. Loose Parts 7.2
BASEMENT (SINGLE COMPRESSOR)
HEAT PUMP SECTION:

Configuration 2 A6,B6,C,D
1. Unit does not run; no fan, no compressor.
Operation 1
AC Voltage 3.1
DC Voltage 4
Breaker 3.2
Fuse 5.15
Cable Assembly 5.2
AC Power Module Board 5.14 D
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continued)
2. Fan operates; compressor will not come on (does not Operation 1
"hum") Cable Assembly 5.2
Compressor 5.7
and "hums" again, or blows circuit breaker. PTCR 5.6
Compressor 5.7
4. Fan operates; compressor runs for a short while, Short Cycle 6.1
Compressor 5.7
5. Compressor runs; no fan. Wiring 3.3
Run Capacitor 5.4
Motor 5.3
6. Fan runs; but not on all speeds. Wiring 3.3
Motor 5.3
Cable Assembly 5.2
7. Inside coil freezes. Operation 1
Low Charge 8.2
Reversing Valve 5.9
8. Insufficient cooling or heating; compressor runs con-
stantly. Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
Compressor 5.7
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(Basement [Single Compressor] H/P Sec.
continued)
9. Insufficient cooling or heating with reduced air output. Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
Blower Wheel 7.4
11. Unit operates in wrong mode (cool instead of heat Operation 1
Reversing Valve 5.9
BASEMENT (DUAL COMPRESSOR)
AIR CONDITIONER SECTION:
1. Unit does not run; no fan, no compressor. Configuration 2 A7
Operation 1
AC Voltage 3.1
DC Voltage 4
Breaker 3.2
Fuse 5.15
Cable Assembly 5.2
AC Power Module Board 5.14 E
2. Fan operates; compressor will not come "ON" (does Operation 1
not "hum") Cable Assembly 5.2
Compressor 5.7
and "hums" again, or blows circuit breaker. PTCR 5.6
Compressor 5.7
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(Basement [Dual Compressor] A/C Sec.
continued)
4. Fan operates; compressor runs for a short while, Short Cycle 6.1
Air Distribution System 6.3 C
Compressor 5.7
Run Capacitor 5.4
Motor 5.3
Motor 5.3
Cable Assembly 5.2
7. Evaporator freezes. Operation 1
Air Distribution System 6.3
Low Charge 8.1
Capillary Blockage 8.2
8. Insufficient cooling; compressor runs constantly. Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
Compressor 5.7
9. Insufficient cooling with reduced air output. Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
Blower Wheel 7.4
10. Excessive cooling. Remote Sensor 5.13
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BASEMENT (DUAL COMPRESSOR) HEAT PUMP
SECTION:
1. Unit does not run; no fan, no compressor.

Configuration 2 A8
Operation 1
AC Voltage 3.1
DC Voltage 4
Breaker 3.2
Fuse 5.15
Cable Assembly 5.2
2. Fan operates; compressor will not come on (does not

Operation 1
"hum")
Cable Assembly 5.2
Compressor 5.7
3. Fan operation; compressor tries to start, cycles "OFF"

AC Voltage 3.1
and "hums" again, or blows circuit breaker.
PTCR 5.6
Compressor 5.7
4. Fan operates; compressor runs for a short while,

Short Cycle 6.1
cycles "OFF", cycles back "ON".
Compressor 5.7
5. Compressor runs; no fan.

Wiring 3.3
Run Capacitor 5.4
Motor 5.3
6. Fan runs; but not on all speeds.

Wiring 3.3
Motor 5.3
Cable Assembly 5.2
7. Inside coil freezes.

Operation 1
Low Charge 8.1
Reversing Valve 5.9
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(Basement [Dual Compressor] H/P Sec.
continued)
8. Insufficient cooling or heating; compressor runs con- Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
stantly. Air Distribution System 6.3 C
Compressor 5.7
9. Insufficient cooling or heating with reduced air output. Air Flow Obstruction 6.2
Blower Wheel 7.4
AC Power Module 5.14 E
11. Unit operates in wrong mode (cool instead of heat Operation 1
Reversing Valve 5.9
12. Noisy Operation. Loose Parts 7.2
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C. MODE SELECTOR BUTTON – Modes of operation

SECTION 1
available are: OFF, FAN ONLY, COOL, HEAT PUMP,
OPERATION FURNACE and HEAT STRIP. Remember, the LCD
readout will only show the options available based on
The recreational vehicle manufacturer has equipped the the appliances installed on your vehicle. To select the
vehicle with Duo-Therm's Comfort Control Center ™. The mode of operation, momentarily depress the MODE
Comfort Control Center has been designed for you to push-button. You will need to continue to depress and
easily operate all the air conditioning and gas heating release the button until the desired mode is shown in
appliances found in your vehicle from one location. the LCD readout area on the Comfort Control Center.
In order to familiarize yourself with the operation of the To determine the Comfort Control Center options
Comfort Control Center, the following diagram along with available to you, depress and release the MODE
the accompanying text will explain all the functional char- push-button until it goes through all selections.
acteristics of the system.
D. TEMPERATURE SELECTOR BUTTONS – The tem-

perature Set-point range is from 40 ° to 99° Fahrenheit.
Determination of Fahrenheit or Celsius standard is
done at the time of your manufacturer's installation of
the Climate Control Center. To set the temperature at
your comfort level, simply depress and release theUP
or DN push-button until the desired temperature is
shown in the LCD readout area of the Comfort Control

A. Liquid Crystal Display
Center.
B. Fan Speed Selector
Button
C. Mode Selector Button E. ZONE AND STAGE SELECTOR BUTTONS – A
D. Temperature Selector ZONE is also established at the time of installation of

Buttons
the Comfort Control Center. If you have one air
E. Zone and Stage Selector
conditioner, you will have one ZONE. If the vehicle has
F. On/Off Switch
more than one cooling system, depending on the
manufacturing installation, you may have 2, 3 or 4
ZONES. Zones are defined and preset by the manu-
facturer. A zone is an area of cooling/heating which is
controlled independently within that area, and regu-
lated at the Comfort Control Center. A typical example

A. LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY – The Comfort Control
of a two zone application would be a vehicle with two
Center is equipped with a liquid crystal display (LCD)
air conditioning systems, one in the front area (living
that identifies the mode of operation, the temperature
room, kitchen) and one in the back section (bedroom
set-point, the zone identification and the fan speed.
and bath). The front area could be established as
The Comfort Control Center is designed to accept and
ZONE 1 and the back sectionZONE 2. You can select
control many varied air conditioning and gas heating
the desired temperature and fan speeds for each zone
appliances. When you begin to first operate the
independently, thereby keeping your bedroom cooler
Comfort Control Center, you will see that the LCD
than the front portion of the vehicle. To determine the
readout will only show the options available based on
number of established zones in the vehicle, simulta-
the appliances installed on your vehicle. An incandes-
neously depress the FAN and MODE push-buttons.
cent light will illuminate the LCD area when a selector
Zone 1 will be the first Zone to appear in the LCD
button is pushed for easy reading at all times.
readout. Continue to depress and release these but-
tons until you see Zone 1 reappear.

B. FAN SPEEDS – Possible available fan speeds are:
LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH and AUTO. To select the
If the vehicle has a dual basement air conditioner or
desired fan speed, momentarily depress the FAN
dual heat pump system, the word STAGE will be
push button. You will need to continue to depress and
illuminated. Both of these units operate in two different
release the FAN button until the desired fan speed is
stages, and the word STAGE will show when the
shown in the LCD readout area of the Comfort Control
second stage operation has been selected. To select
Center.
the second stage, simultaneously depress the FAN
a n d MODE push-buttons.
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F. ON/OFF SWITCH –The ON/OFF switch is located on 4. After approximately 5 seconds, the selected fan
the lower right hand edge of the Comfort Control speed will come on. TheMODE a n d FAN speed you
Center. Move the lever from side to side to change have selected will remain shown in the LCD area of
status. the Control Center until you change your selection.
5. If the vehicle contains more than one ZONE, de-
press the FAN and MODE push-buttons simulta-
GENERAL INFORMATION neously to select ZONE 2, and repeat procedures
from step two above. Repeat entire procedure for

A. The ability of the air conditioner to maintain the de-
each additional zone.
sired inside temperature depends on the heat gain of
the RV. Some preventative measures taken by the oc-
cupants of the RV can reduce the heat gain and im-
prove the performance of the air conditioner. During
extremely high outdoor temperatures, the heat gain of
the vehicle may be reduced by:
1. Parking the RV in a shaded area.
2. Using window shades (blinds and/or curtains).
3. Keeping windows and doors shut or minimizing
usage.
4. Avoiding the use of heat producing appliances.
Starting the air conditioner early in the morning and
giving it a "head start" on the expected high outdoor
ambient will greatly improve its ability to maintain the
desired indoor temperature.
B. The manufacturer of this air conditioner will not be
responsible for damage caused by condensed mois-
ture on ceilings or other surfaces. Air contains mois-
ture and this moisture tends to condense on cold
surfaces. When air enters the RV, condensed mois-

B. COOLING MODE OPERATION
ture may appear on the ceiling, windows, metal parts,
etc. The air conditioner removes this moisture from the (To set cooling temperatures and fan speeds on Duo-
air during normal operation. Keeping doors and win- Therm Air Conditioners & the cooling mode of Duo-
dows closed when this air conditioner is in operation Therm Heat Pumps)
will minimize condensed moisture on cold surfaces. 1. Momentarily depress and release theMODE push-
button until the COOL indicator on the LCD is
C. This equipment must be serviced by qualified person- illuminated.
nel and some states require these people to be 2. Depress and release the FAN push-button to select
licensed. your desired fan speed.
3. Depress and release the UP push-button to in-
crease the temperature or the DN push-button to
A. FAN ONLY MODE OF OPERATION decrease the desired temperature. The final se-
1. Begin by placing the power switch on the lower right lectedSET-POINT will be displayed in the LCD area
hand edge of the Control Center on theON position. of the Comfort Control Center.
To do this, simply move the lever to the right. 4. After a delay of approximately 2 minutes the air
2. Momentarily depress and release theMODE push- conditioner's compressor will come on and the cool-
button until the FAN ONLY indicator on the Liquid ing process will begin. Once the room temperature
Crystal Display (LCD) is illuminated. reaches the selected SET-POINT, the compressor
3. Momentarily depress and release the FAN push- will cycle off. Once the Comfort Control Center
button until the desired fan speed indicator (LOW, senses the need for cooling, the compressor will
MED, HIGH, AUTO) is illuminated. If your vehicle is restart in approximately two minutes. At this point,
equipped with a heat pump or a dual basement air the fan will either:
conditioning system, your selection choice will be a. continue to operate in the single selected fan speed
LOW, HIGH or AUTO. or,
b. cycle OFF a n d ON with the compressor if theAUTO
fan speed has been selected.
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neously to select ZONE 2, and repeat procedures
from Step 1. Repeat entire procedure for each
additional zone. NOTE: If set point is too low, the
inside coil could freeze up.
NOTE: See Sec-
tions K & L for ad-
ditional Special
Heat Pump Fea-
tures.
D. FURNACE MODE OPERATION
(If the vehicle is equipped with a gas furnace connected to
the Comfort Control Center)
1. Momentarily depress and release the MODE push-
button until the FURNACE indicator on the LCD is

C. HEAT PUMP OPERATION
illuminated.
(To set heating temperatures for vehicles equipped
2. The A/C fan does not operate in the FURNACE
with a Duo-Therm rooftop or basement heat pump. To
mode.
operate cooling mode with a heat pump, see "B.
Cooling Mode Operation".)
1. Momentarily depress and release theMODE push-
decrease the desired temperature. The final se-
button until theHEAT PUMP indicator on the LCD is
lectedSET-POINT will be displayed in the LCD area
illuminated.
of the Comfort Control Center.
2. If you have not previously set your fan speed, you
4. The Duo-Therm air conditioning system will not
may do so by depressing and releasing the FAN
operate when the Comfort Control System is in the
push-button to select.
FURNACE mode. For cooling, change theMODE to
COOL.
5. If the vehicle
decrease the desired temperature. The final se-
contains more
lectedSET-POINT will be displayed in the LCD area
than one ZONE,
of the Comfort Control Center.
depress the FAN
4. After a delay of approximately 2 minutes the heat
a n d MODE push-
pump's compressor will come on and the heating
buttons simulta-
process will begin. Once the room temperature
neously to select
reaches the selected SET-POINT, the compressor
ZONE 2, and
will cycle off. Once the Comfort Control Center
repeat proce-
senses the need for heating, the compressor will
dures from Step 1
restart in approximately two minutes. At this point,
above. Repeat
the fan will either:
entire procedure
a. continue to operate in the single selected fan
for each addi-
speed or,
tional zone.
b. cycle OFF and ON with the compressor if the
NOTE: When
AUTO fan speed has been selected.
furnace mode is
selected in any
Zone, all air conditioner or heat pump units
neously to select ZONE 2, and repeat procedures
will terminate operation.
from Step 1 above. Repeat entire procedure for
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E. HEAT STRIP MODE OPERATION F. AUTO FAN
(For Duo-Therm air conditioners with an electric heat When AUTO FAN is selected, the fan speed will be
strip) determined by the mode you are in.
1. Momentarily depress and release the MODE push-

COOL MODE – In the COOL mode, which is the air
button until the HEAT STRIP indicator on the LCD is
conditioning mode, the fan will automatically select
illuminated.
the speed depending upon the difference between
2. The fan will operate inLOW, MED o r AUTO. You will the temperature SET-POINT and the room tem-
not be able to select HIGH speed when in the HEAT perature.
STRIP mode. Depress and release the FAN push-

When that difference is:
button to select desired speed.
8° or more The fan will operate on HIGH
3. Depress and release the UP push-button to in- ° °

4 to 8 The fan will operate on MED
crease the temperature or the DN push-button to 4° or below The fan will operate on LOW
decrease the temperature. The final selected SET-
POINT will be displayed in the LCD area of the COOL OR HEAT PUMP MODE – If the vehicle is
Comfort Control Center. equipped with a Duo-Therm Heat Pump or Dual
Basement Air Conditioner, the fan will automatically

4. The electric heat strip will cycleON a n d OFFper the
select the fan speed depending upon the difference
temperature SET-POINT displayed. The fan will
between the temperature SET-POINT and the room
either:
temperature.
a. continue to operate in the selected fan speed or,
When the difference is:
b. cycle OFF a n d ON with the heat strip if theAUTO
Greater than 4 ° – The fan operates on HIGH
fan speed has been selected.
4° or less – The fan operates on LOW
press the FAN and MODE push-buttons simulta- HEAT STRIP MODE – When HEAT STRIP mode is
neously to select ZONE 2, and repeat procedures selected, the fan will automatically run in the LOW
from Step 1 above. Repeat entire procedure for speed.
FAN ONLY MODE – In the FAN ONLY mode, the fan

automatically runs in the LOW speed.
G. REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR TIME
DELAY
A time delay of approximately two minutes occurs any
time the compressor is required to begin the cooling or
heat pump cycle.
H. POWER INTERRUPTION
In the event that power to the air conditioner or control
is interrupted, the system will restart with the same
settings you have previously set.
I. ZONE CONTROL
The Duo-Therm Control Center will operate cooling
and heating appliances which the vehicle manufac-
turer has designed to heat or cool different areas
(ZONES) of your RV. The Comfort Control Center will
advise you if the vehicle has multiple ZONES, by
showing ZONE 1, 2 3 or 4 illuminated in the LCD
readout. In the event the vehicle has multiple zones
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designed, you have the freedom of selecting the 2) Momentarily depress the FAN push-button until the
MODE of operation for each zone independently. To desired fan speed indicator is illuminated (LOW,
change from one zone to another, simultaneously HIGH, AUTO)
depress the FAN a n d MODE push-buttons. Each time

3) Momentarily depress the UP and DN push-button
you depress and release these push-buttons, the
until the desired room temperature set-point is dis-
indicator will change the zone data displayed. To
played.
program each zone, simply repeat the programming
steps shown in the operation section of this manual.
Please note: The Comfort Control Center will prevent
operating FURNACE and COOL or FURNACE and
HEAT PUMP at the same time.
This completes the setup for the primary stage of the Dual
Basement Air Conditioner or Dual Basement Heat Pump.
Next, you will setup the secondary stage.
J. STAGE CONTROL OPERATION TO SET UP THE SECONDARY STAGE:
If the vehicle is equipped with a Duo-Therm Dual 1) Simultaneously depress and release the FAN and
Basement Air Conditioner or a Dual Basement Heat MODE push-buttons until the STAGE indicator on
Pump, you have an air conditioning system that is the LCD is illuminated.`
designed to optimize comfort and running efficiencies.

2) Momentarily depress the MODE push-button until
(Two units wired in series within one compartment).
the desired mode of operation for the second stage
This is accomplished as long as the required electrical
is selected. (FAN ONLY, COOL, HEAT PUMP).
power is available, by providing an on-demand sec-
Normally, the mode of operation is the same as the
ondary stage of operation. (NOTE: The primary stage
primary stage.
will continue to operate even if there isn't enough
3) Momentarily depress the FAN push-button until the
electrical power available to run the second stage.)
desired fan speed indicator is illuminated. (LOW,
The Comfort Control Center simplifies this operation
HIGH, AUTO)
by allowing you to set the primary temperature set-
point and the differential temperature set-point which 4) Momentarily depress the UP o r DN push-button to
activates the secondary stage. After turning on your set the desired differential temperature set-point
Comfort Control Center, perform the following steps to ° °

(0 F to 10 F). The secondary stage will run once the
set and activate the stage control operation. actual room temperature reaches the differential
temperature set-point.Example: Desired room tem-

1) Momentarily depress the MODE push-button until
perature set-point for the primary stage in the COOL
the desired mode of operation is selected. (FAN
MODE is set at 72 F; differential temperature set-
°
ONLY, COOL, HEAT PUMP)
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°
point is set at 5 F. The secondary stage will activate °
greater than 24 F, a defrost timing cycle will begin. The
when the actual room temperature reaches 77 F ° defrost timing cycle will allow operation of the heat
° °
(72 F + 5 F), and will continue to operate until the pump for 40 minutes. The fan will then be shut off, the
room once again becomes 72 F. ° refrigerant flow reversed and run for 4-1/2 minutes,
this is the DEFROST cycle. The refrigerant flow will
then be returned to normal and, after a 30 second
delay will continue until the temperature is greater than
°
42 F or until the temperature becomes less than 24 F, °
at which time the furnace will activate. (See AUX.
HEAT). During the defrost cycle, the DEFROST indi-
cator on the LCD shall be illuminated.
K. AUX. HEAT
When in theHEAT PUMP mode, if the outside ambient
°
temperature is measured to be below 24 F, the control
will automatically select the FURNACE operation.
When this happens, the AUX. HEAT and the HEAT
PUMP indicators on the LCD will illuminate. Once the

M. RESET
outside ambient temperature is measured above 34 F, °
If the Comfort Control Center is not operational, inad-
the control will return to the HEAT PUMP operation. If
equate data or no functions occur, reset the Comfort
your vehicle does not contain a furnace, and you have
Control Center to factory setting. When a reset proce-
a Duo-Therm Heat Pump, once the outside ambient
dure is done, all previous program memory is re-
°
temperature goes below 24 F, the system will shut
°
moved. The factory setting of 72 F for cooling mode
down until the outside temperature reaches 34 F, at °
°
and 68 F for heating modes are entered.
which time the Heat Pump will resume operation.
To initiate a RESET, do the following in the order
listed:
1) Turn control on to ensure annunciator data and light
are present. If data and light are present, continue to
next step. If data and light are not present, see Sec.
5.1.
2) Depress MODE switch to activate annunciator light.
3) Simultaneously depress the bottom two buttons
(temperature UP and DOWN) and hold.
4) While holding these buttons down, depress the
MODE button once and release.
5) Release the two buttons previously held down.
6) Depress the MODE button once again.
7) At this time the light should extinguish, and the mode
should register "OFF". If not, repeat Steps 2 through
6.
8) Retest system ensuring that all functions are present
L. DEFROST CYCLE and operational.
This cycle is active duringHEAT PUMP operation and
°
allows the heat pump to operate down to 24 F. When
°
the outside ambient temperature is less than 42 F and
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SECTION 2 A. ONE COMFORT ZONE
CONFIGURATION 1) ONE ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONER
To configure one rooftop air conditioner, all Dip switches

The Comfort Control Center configuration relates to set-
are to "OFF" position and the cold (freeze) control is
ting the Dip switches and particular components (remote
plugged into P5 (blue) connector. 115VAC, 12VDC
temperature sensor, cold [freeze] control and ambient
and the telephone cable communications line is prop-
sensor) that can be plugged into the AC power module
erly connected to the air conditioner electronic control
board according to the type of unit and accessories
box. NOTE: if a remote sensor is used, it must be
included.
plugged into the P4 (white) connector.
NOTE: If the configuration of the Dip switches and plug-
in components are not correct, the air conditioner or heat
pump could operate erratically or not operate at all.

Improper connections can cause component
damage.
Improper configuration could cause damage to
components of the system.
We recommend the configuration be done at the time of
installation by the installer.
To check the configuration, first locate the Electronic
Control Kit on roof-mounted units or the Electronic Control
Box on basement mounted units. Next remove any cover
or covers for access to Dip switches and Sensor Plugs
(P3, P4 and P5). Both are located on the AC Power
Module Board. All Dip switches are in the "OFF" position
at the time of manufacture of the appliance.
NOTE: The only exceptions are Models 620315.XXX,
39424.XXX and 39224.XXX.

CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX
TELEPHONE CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS
LINE
115V AC
If the configuration is not correct, turn Comfort Con-
trol Center OFF before changing the configuration.

DUO-THERM
COMFORT
CONTROL
12V DC
INPUT
2 WIRES
Typical installation for one
comfort zone with rooftop air.
Comfort control may serve as a
room temperature sensor, or a
remote sensor may be used.
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2. ONE ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONER PLUS ONE NOTE: If a remote sensor is used, it must be plugged
GAS FURNACE into the P4 (white) connector.
To configure one rooftop air conditioner plus one
gas furnace, all Dip switches are "OFF" and the
freeze control is plugged into the proper connector
(blue) 115VAC, 12VDC. Two thermostat wires from
the furnace and telephone cable communications
line are properly connected to the air conditioner

Improper connections can cause
electronic control box.
component damage.
FURNACE
2 WIRES
FURNACE
CIRCUIT
BREAKER BOX
TELEPHONE CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS LINE
115V AC
comfort zone with rooftop air and
furnace. Comfort control may
serve as a room temperature
sensor, or a remote sensor may
be used.
DUO-THERM 12V DC INPUT
COMFORT CONTROL 2 WIRES
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3. ONE ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONER WITH HEAT NOTE: If a remote sensor is used, it must be plugged
STRIP PLUS ONE GAS FURNACE into the P4 (white) connector.
To configure one rooftop air conditioner with heat
strip plus one gas furnace, turn heat strip (#1) Dip
switch to ON and all other Dip switches to OFF. The
freeze control is plugged into the proper connector
(blue). 115VAC, 12VDC, two thermostat wires from
the furnace and telephone cable communications

line are properly connected to the air conditioner
electronic control box. component damage.
FURNACE
2 WIRES
FURNACE
CIRCUIT
BREAKER BOX
TELEPHONE CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS LINE
115V AC
comfort zone with rooftop air,
furnace and heat strip. Comfort
control may serve as a room
temperature sensor, or a remote
sensor may be used.
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4. ONE ROOFTOP HEAT PUMP PLUS ONE GAS NOTE: If a remote sensor is used, it must be plugged
FURNACE into the P4 (white) connector.
To configure one rooftop heat pump plus one gas
furnace, all Dip switches are OFF. The freeze con-
trol is NOT used. The blue connector must stay open
(P5). The ambient sensor is plugged into the proper Improper connections can cause
connector (red). 115VAC, 12VDC, two thermostat

component damage.
wires from the furnace and telephone cable commu-
nications line are properly connected to the heat
pump electronic control box.
FURNACE
2 WIRES
FURNACE
CIRCUIT
BREAKER BOX
TELEPHONE CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS LINE
115V AC
comfort zone with rooftop heat
pump and one furnace. Comfort
sensor may be used.
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5. ONE BASEMENT AIR CONDITIONER PLUS ONE

NOTE: If a remote sensor is used, it must be plugged
GAS FURNACE
into the P4 (white) connector.
To configure one basement air conditioner plus one
gas furnace, all Dip switches are OFF. 115VAC,
12VDC, two thermostat wires from the furnace and
telephone cable communications line are properly

connected to the air conditioner electronic control
component damage.
box.
DUO-THERM
COMFORT CONTROL
CIRCUIT TELEPHONE CABLE
BREAKER COMMUNICATIONS LINE
BOX
FURNACE
ALL WIRING REMOTE
FURNACE ELECTRICAL BOX ATTACHMENT
115V AC 2 WIRES
BASEMENT AIR
comfort zone with basement air
and one furnace. Comfort control
may serve as a room tempera-
ture sensor, or a remote sensor
may be used.
12V DC INPUT
2 WIRES
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6. ONE BASEMENT HEAT PUMP PLUS ONE GAS NOTE: If a remote sensor is used, it must be plugged
FURNACE into the P4 (white) connector.
To configure one basement heat pump plus one gas
furnace, all Dip switches are OFF. The ambient
sensor is plugged into the proper connector (red).
115VAC, 12VDC, two thermostat wires from the Improper connections can cause
furnace and telephone cable communications line component damage.
are properly connected to the AC power module in
the unit's electrical box.
DUO-THERM
COMFORT CONTROL
BREAKER COMMUNICATIONS LINE
BOX
FURNACE
ALL WIRING REMOTE
FURNACE ELECTRICAL BOX ATTACHMENT
115V AC 2 WIRES
BASEMENT HEAT PUMP

comfort zone with basement heat
pump and one furnace. Comfort
sensor may be used.
12V DC INPUT
2 WIRES
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7. ONE DUAL BASEMENT AIR CONDITIONER PLUS

NOTE: If a remote sensor(s) is used, it must be
ONE GAS FURNACE
plugged into the P4 (white) connector.
To configure one dual basement air conditioner plus
one gas furnace, the STAGE Dip switch on AC
power module for Circuit 2 must be turned to ON. All
other Dip switches are OFF on both AC power

Improper connections can cause component
modules. 115VAC (Circuit 1 and Circuit 2) are
damage.
connected properly to CIR 1 and CIR 2
terminal blocks; 12VDC, two
thermostat wires from the
furnace and telephone
cable communications line
are properly connected to
Circuit 1, AC power module
in the electrical box.
DUO-THERM
COMFORT CONTROL
TELEPHONE CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS LINE
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
BOX
115V AC FURNACE
CIRCUIT 2
ALL WIRING REMOTE

115V AC
ELECTRICAL BOX ATTACHMENT
FURNACE
CIRCUIT 1
2 WIRES
DUAL
Typical installation for one BASEMENT
comfort zone with dual basement AIR
air and one furnace. Comfort

12V DC INPUT
sensor may be used.
2 WIRES
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8. ONE DUAL BASEMENT HEAT PUMP PLUS ONE properly connected to Circuit 1 AC power module in
GAS FURNACE the electrical box.
To configure one dual basement heat pump plus
one gas furnace, the STAGE Dip switch on AC NOTE: If a remote sensor(s) is used, it must be
power module for Circuit 2 must be turned to ON. All plugged into the P4 (white) connector.
other Dip switches are OFF on both AC power
modules. Two (2) ambient sensors (one per AC
power module), are plugged into the proper connec-
tor (red) on each AC power module. 115VAC (Circuit Improper connections can cause
1 and Circuit 2) are connected properly to CIR 1 and component damage.
CIR 2 terminal blocks; 12VDC, two ther-
mostat wires from the furnace and tele-
phone cable communications line are
DUO-THERM
COMFORT CONTROL
TELEPHONE CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS LINE
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
BOX
115V AC FURNACE
CIRCUIT 2
ALL WIRING REMOTE

115V AC
ELECTRICAL BOX ATTACHMENT
FURNACE
CIRCUIT 1
2 WIRES
DUAL
Typical installation for one BASEMENT
comfort zone with dual basement HEAT PUMP
heat pump and one furnace.
Comfort control may serve as a
room temperature sensor, or a

12V DC INPUT
remote sensor may be used.
2 WIRES
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ZONE 2 configuration should have Dip switch 5 (ZONE

B. TWO COMFORT ZONES
2) in the ON position and all other Dip switches in the
1. TWO ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONERS PLUS ONE
OFF position. The cold (freeze) control should be
GAS FURNACE
plugged into P5 (blue) connector and the remote
To configure two rooftop air conditioners plus one
sensor plugged into P4 (white) connector on the AC
gas furnace, ZONES need to be established. For
power module. (Refer to Figure "ZONE 2")
explanation purposes the front unit will be ZONE 1
and the rear unit will be ZONE 2. ZONES can be
arranged per the customer's wishes.
EACH unit must have 115VAC. Only one unit re-
quires 12VDC. Telephone communications line must
be between the Comfort Control Center and ONE
unit.
Another telephone communications line must be
between the two units.
Two (2) furnace thermostat wires must be routed to
ONE unit.
For explanation purposes, the 12VDC, Comfort
Control Center telephone communications line and
the two (2) furnace thermostat wires are to ZONE 1
(front) unit.
ZONE 1 configuration should have all Dip switches in
the OFF position, and the cold (freeze) control
plugged into P5 (blue) connector on the AC power

NOTE: If a remote sensor(s) is used, it must be con-
module. (Refer to Figure "ZONE 1")
nected into the P4 (white) connector.
component damage.
(Refer to Illustration on next page)
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REAR REMOTE
SENSOR
ZONE 2
FURNACE
115V AC
2 WIRES
REAR AC
CIRCUIT
TELEPHONE CABLE
BREAKER
COMMUNICATIONS LINE
ZONE 1 BOX
FURNACE
TELEPHONE
CABLE COMMUNI-
CATIONS
LINE
115V AC
FRONT REMOTE
FRONT A/C
SENSOR *(OPTIONAL)
*Comfort control may serve as

Typical installation for two
a room temperature sensor;
comfort zones with two or a remote sensor may be
rooftop airs and one furnace. used.
Two remote sensors may be 12V DC INPUT

DUO-THERM
used. 2 WIRES
COMFORT CONTROL
ZONE 1 configuration should have Dip switch 1 (heat

(B. Two Comfort Zones, continued)
strip) to ON position and all other Dip switches to
2. TWO ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONERS WITH HEAT
OFF position. The cold (freeze) control should be
STRIP PLUS ONE FURNACE
plugged into P5 (blue) connector on the AC power
To configure two rooftop air conditioners with heat
module. (Refer to Figure "ZONE 1")
strip plus one gas furnace, ZONES need to be
established. For explanation purposes the front air
conditioner will be ZONE 1 and the rear air condi-
tioner will be ZONE 2. ZONES can be arranged per
the customer's wishes.
unit.
ONE unit.
For explanation purposes the 12VDC, Comfort Con-
trol Center telephone communications line and the
two (2) furnace thermostat wires are to ZONE 1
(front) unit.
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ZONE 2 configuration should have Dip switch 1 (heat NOTE: If a remote sensor(s) is used, it must be con-
strip) and 5 (ZONE 2) to ON position. The cold nected into the P4 (white) connector.
(freeze) control should be plugged into P5 (blue)
connector and remote sensor plugged into P4 (white)
connector on the AC power module. (Refer to Figure
"ZONE 2") Improper connections can cause
component damage.
REAR REMOTE
SENSOR
ZONE 2
FURNACE
115V AC
2 WIRES
REAR AC
CIRCUIT
TELEPHONE CABLE
BREAKER
COMMUNICATIONS LINE
ZONE 1 BOX
FURNACE
TELEPHONE
CABLE COMMUNI-
CATIONS
LINE
115V AC
FRONT REMOTE
FRONT A/C
SENSOR *(OPTIONAL)

comfort zones with two or a remote sensor may be
rooftop airs with heat strip and used.
one furnace. Two remote 12V DC INPUT

DUO-THERM
sensors may be used. 2 WIRES
COMFORT CONTROL
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3. ONE ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONER PLUS ONE ZONE 2 (Air Conditioner) configuration should have
ROOFTOP HEAT PUMP PLUS ONE GAS Dip switch 5 (ZONE 2) to ON position and all other
FURNACE Dip switches to OFF position. The cold (freeze)
To configure one rooftop air conditioner plus one control should be plugged into P5 (blue) connector
rooftop heat pump plus one gas furnace, ZONES and remote sensor plugged into P4 (white) connec-
need to be established. For explanation purposes tor on the AC power module. (Refer to Figure "ZONE
the front unit will be a heat pump on ZONE 1. The 2")
rear unit will be an air conditioner on ZONE 2. Zones
can be arranged per the customer's wishes.
unit.
ONE unit.
(front) unit.
ZONE 1 (Heat Pump) configuration should have all Dip
switches to OFF position. The cold (freeze) control
is NOT used. The P5 (blue) connector must stay
open. The ambient sensor must be plugged into the
P3 (red) connector on the AC power module. (Refer NOTE: If a remote sensor(s) is used, it must be con-
to Figure "ZONE 1") nected into the P4 (white) connector.
component damage.
(Refer to diagram on top of Page 31)
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REAR REMOTE
SENSOR
ZONE 2
FURNACE
115V AC
2 WIRES
REAR AC
CIRCUIT
TELEPHONE CABLE
BREAKER
COMMUNICATIONS LINE
ZONE 1 BOX
FURNACE
TELEPHONE
CABLE COMMUNI-
CATIONS
LINE
115V AC
FRONT REMOTE
FRONT A/C
SENSOR *(OPTIONAL)

comfort zones with rooftop air or a remote sensor may be
and heat pump and one used.
furnace. Two remote sensors 12V DC INPUT

DUO-THERM
may be used. 2 WIRES
COMFORT CONTROL
4. TWO ROOFTOP HEAT PUMPS PLUS ONE GAS
FURNACE
To configure two rooftop heat pumps plus one gas ZONE 1 configuration should have all Dip switches to
furnace, ZONES need to be established. For expla- OFF position. The cold (freeze) control is NOT used.
nation purposes, the front unit will be ZONE 1 and The P5 (blue) connector must stay open. The ambi-
the rear unit will be ZONE 2. Zones can be arranged ent sensor must be plugged into the P3 (red) con-
per the customer's wishes. nector on the AC power module. (Refer to Figure
"ZONE 1")
unit.
ONE unit.
(front) unit.
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2) to ON position and all other Dip switches to OFF
position. The cold (freeze) control is NOT used. The
P5 (blue) connector must stay open. The ambient
sensor must be plugged into the P3 (red) connector
on the AC power module. (Refer to Figure "ZONE

2")
component damage.
REAR REMOTE
SENSOR
ZONE 2
FURNACE
115V AC
2 WIRES
REAR AC
CIRCUIT
TELEPHONE CABLE
BREAKER
COMMUNICATIONS LINE
ZONE 1 BOX
FURNACE
TELEPHONE
CABLE COMMUNI-
CATIONS
LINE
115V AC
FRONT REMOTE
FRONT A/C
SENSOR *(OPTIONAL)

comfort zones with two heat or a remote sensor may be
pumps and one furnace. Two used.
remote sensors may be used. 12V DC INPUT

DUO-THERM
2 WIRES
COMFORT CONTROL
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5. TWO BASEMENT AIR CONDITIONERS PLUS ONE ZONE 1 configuration should have all Dip switches to
GAS FURNACE OFF position. (Refer to Figure "ZONE 1")
To configure two basement air conditioners plus one

explanation purposes, the front unit will be ZONE 1,
position. (Refer to Figure "ZONE 2")
and the rear unit will be ZONE 2. Zones can be
arranged per the customer's wishes. NOTE: If a remote sensor(s) is used, it must be con-

unit.
Another telephone communications line must be component damage.
ONE unit.
ZONE 2
(front) unit.
ZONE 1
(Refer to Diagram on top of Page 34)
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DUO-THERM
115V AC COMFORT CONTROL
REAR A/C
REAR REMOTE
SENSOR
TELEPHONE CABLE
REAR BASEMENT AIR
COMMUNICATIONS LINE
ZONE 2
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
BOX
FURNACE
115V AC FURNACE
FRONT A/C 2 WIRES TELEPHONE CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS LINE
FRONT BASEMENT AIR
ZONE 1
FRONT REMOTE SENSOR *
*Comfort control may serve as a room
temperature sensor, or a remote sensor AC CONTROL BOX
may be used.
Typical installation for two comfort zones
with two basement air conditioners and
one furnace.
12V DC INPUT
2 WIRES
6. TWO BASEMENT HEAT PUMPS PLUS ONE GAS

FURNACE
To configure two basement air heat pumps plus one
(front) unit.
explanation purposes, the front unit will be ZONE 1,
and the rear unit will be ZONE 2. Zones can be

ZONE 1 configuration should have all Dip switches to
OFF position. The ambient senor should be plugged
EACH unit must have 115VAC. Only one unit re- into P3 (red) connector. (Refer to Figure "ZONE 1",
quires 12VDC. Telephone communications line must Page 35)

unit.
Another telephone communications line must be position. The ambient sensor should be plugged
between the two units. into P3 (red) connector. The remote sensor should
be plugged into P4 (white) connector. (Refer to

Figure "ZONE 2")
ONE unit.
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NOTE: If a remote sensor(s) is used, it must be
connected into the P4 (white) connector.
component damage.
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
DUO-THERM
COMFORT
CONTROL
115V AC
REAR A/C
REAR REMOTE
SENSOR
TELEPHONE CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS LINE
CIRCUIT
REAR BASEMENT AIR
BREAKER
ZONE 2
BOX
FURNACE
115V AC FURNACE
FRONT A/C 2 WIRES TELEPHONE CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS LINE
FRONT BASEMENT AIR
ZONE 1
FRONT REMOTE SENSOR *
*Comfort control may serve as a room
temperature sensor, or a remote sensor AC CONTROL BOX
may be used.
12V DC INPUT
2 WIRES
with two basement heat pumps and one
furnace.
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7. TWO ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONERS PLUS TWO The two (2) furnace thermostat wires from rear
GAS FURNACES furnace are to Zone 2 (rear) air conditioner.
To configure two rooftop air conditioners plus two
gas furnaces, ZONES need to be established. For ZONE 1 configuration should have all Dip switches to
explanation purposes, the front air conditioner and OFF position and the cold (freeze) control plugged
one furnace will be Zone 1, and the rear air condi- into P5 (blue) connector. (Refer to Figure "ZONE 1")
tioner and one furnace will be Zone 2. Zones can be

EACH air conditioner must have 115VAC. Only one position. The cold (freeze) control should be plugged
air conditioner requires 12VDC. Telephone commu- into P5 (blue) connector. The remote sensor (if
nications line must be between the Comfort Control used) must be plugged into P4 (white) connector.
Center and ONE air conditioner only. (Refer to Figure "ZONE 2")
Another telephone communications line must be NOTE: If a remote sensor(s) is used, it must be con-
between the two air conditioners. nected into the P4 (white) connector.
Two (2) furnace thermostat wires must be between
front furnace and front air conditioner. Two (2)
furnace thermostat wires must be between rear

furnace and rear air conditioner.
component damage.
two (2) furnace thermostat wires from front furnace
are to ZONE 1 (front) air conditioner.
( Refer to Diagram on top of Page 37)
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with two rooftop air conditioners and two
furnaces.
REAR REMOTE
SENSOR
ZONE 2
FURNACE
115V AC
2 WIRES FURNACE
REAR A/C
2 WIRES
BREAKER
COMMUNICATIONS
ZONE 1 BOX
LINE
FURNACE
TELEPHONE CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS
LNE
FURNACE
115V AC
FRONT A/C
FRONT REMOTE
SENSOR *(OPTIONAL)
*Comfort control may be serve as a room
temperature sensor, or a remote sensor

DUO-THERM
may be used.
COMFORT CONTROL
12V DC INPUT
2 WIRES
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8. ONE ROOFTOP HEAT PUMP PLUS ONE ROOF- ZONE 2 (air conditioner) configuration should have Dip
TOP AIR CONDITIONER PLUS TWO GAS FUR- switch 5 (ZONE 2) to ON position and all other Dip
NACES switches to OFF position. The cold (freeze) control
To configure one rooftop heat pump plus one rooftop should be plugged into P5 (blue) connector. The
air conditioner plus two gas furnaces, ZONES need remote sensor (if used) must be plugged into P4
to be established. For explanation purposes, the (white) connector. (Refer to Figure "ZONE 2")
front unit (heat pump) and one furnace will be Zone
1; and the rear unit (air conditioner) and one furnace
will be Zone 2. Zones can be arranged per the
customer's wishes.
EACH air conditioner must have 115VAC. Only one
air conditioner requires 12VDC. Telephone commu-
nications line must be between the Comfort Control
Center and ONE unit only.
Two (2) furnace thermostat wires must be between
front unit and front furnace. Two (2) furnace thermo-
stat wires must be between rear unit and rear
furnace.
two (2) furnace thermostat wires from front furnace
are to ZONE 1 (front) unit.

The two (2) furnace thermostat wires from rear nected into the P4 (white) connector.
furnace are to Zone 2 (rear) unit.
ZONE 1 (heat pump) configuration should have all Dip
switches to OFF position. The cold (freeze) control Improper connections can cause
is NOT used and P5 (blue) connector should remain component damage.
open. The ambient sensor should be connect into
P3 (red) connector. (Refer to Figure "ZONE 1")
ZONE 1
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Typical installation for two comfort zones REAR REMOTE
SENSOR
with rooftop air conditioner plus heat
pump and two furnaces.
ZONE 2
FURNACE
115V AC
2 WIRES FURNACE
REAR A/C
2 WIRES
CIRCUIT
TELEPHONE CABLE
BREAKER COMMUNICATIONS
ZONE 1 BOX LINE
FURNACE
TELEPHONE CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS
LNE
FURNACE
115V AC
FRONT A/C
FRONT REMOTE
SENSOR *(OPTIONAL)
*Comfort control may be serve as a room
temperature sensor, or a remote sensor

DUO-THERM
may be used.
COMFORT CONTROL
12V DC INPUT
2 WIRES
C. THREE COMFORT ZONES D. FOUR COMFORT ZONES
To configure three units, ZONES need to be estab- To configure four units, ZONES need to be established.
lished. Refer to Section 2A and 2B for Zone 1 and Zone Refer to Section 2A, 2B and 2C for Zone 1, Zone 2 and
2 configuration. Zone 3 configuration.
115V AC must be to ZONE 3 unit. A telephone commu- 115V AC must be to ZONE 4 unit. A telephone commu-
nication line must be between ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 nication line must be between ZONE 3 and ZONE 4
units. units.
Configure ZONE 3 unit the same as other like units, Configure ZONE 4 unit the same as other like units,
EXCEPT for the Dip Switches. Dip Switch 4 (ZONE 3) EXCEPT for the Dip Switches. Dip Switch 3 (ZONE 4)
to ON position, and all other Dip Switches to OFF to ON position, and all other Dip Switches to OFF
position. position.
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SECTION 3 The unit circuit is to be protected by a time delay fuse or
HACR (heating, air conditioner, refrigerator) breaker. By

AC VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS
taking an amp reading at the unit AC voltage supply line,
3.1 AC VOLTAGE you can determine if the breaker is tripping prematurely.
The unit is a 115V AC, 60 Hz. appliance. The proper Place a clamp-on type ammeter around the black wire
operation range is between 103 volts and 126.5 volts. The from the breaker going to the unit. Turn on the unit and
voltage reading should be taken at the unit power supply record amp draw. If the breaker trips before the rated
leads. One test should be performed when the unit is amperage, replace the breaker.
turned OFF and another with it under a load. If the voltage
is not within the proper operating range, it must be
corrected before operating the heat pump.

3.3 WIRING
THIS IS AN ENERGIZED CIRCUIT. SHOCK CAN

MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER SUPPLY TO
OCCUR IF NOT TESTED PROPERLY. TESTING
THE UNIT IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE PER-
TO BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECH-
FORMING ANY WORK ON THE UNIT TO AVOID
NICIAN.
THE POSSIBILITY OF SHOCK INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.

Check for proper AC volts at the connections at the unit's
electronic control box on roof mounted units and at the

With the line circuit breaker turned OFF, check to see if the
connections at the electric box on basement units.
unit is wired correctly. Each unit is supplied with a wiring
diagram. Check all wires for proper location and tight

The dual units (Models 39224 and 39424) have two AC
connections. If you have difficulty in reading wiring dia-
volt circuits to them. Verify that Circuit 1 is wired into CIR
grams or schematics, please enroll in an electricity course
1 terminal block, and Circuit 2 is wired into CIR 2 terminal
at your local school or college.
block. (See Sec. 3.3). Check for proper AC volts at each
terminal block. NOTE: BE SURE TO USE THE WIRING DIAGRAM FOR
THE SPECIFIC MODEL OF UNIT YOU ARE DIAGNOS-
ING.
3.2 BREAKER
On rooftop units there is a 6-pin connector. Verify that all
wires are tight in this connector.
MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER SUPPLY TO
THE UNIT IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE PER-
FORMING ANY WORK ON THE UNIT TO AVOID
THE POSSIBILITY OF SHOCK INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
MODELS CIRCUIT PROTECTION
39125 (Basement) 15 amp T.D. Fuse or 15 amp HACR Breaker
39325 (Basement) 20 amp T.D. Fuse or 20 amp HACR Breaker
39224 (Basement) Circuit 1 15 amp T.D. Fuse or 15 amp HACR Breaker
Circuit 2 15 amp T.D. Fuse or 15 amp HACR Breaker
39424 (Basement) Circuit 1 15 amp T.D. Fuse or 15 amp HACR Breaker
Circuit 2 15 amp T.D. Fuse or 15 amp HACR Breaker
All Rooftop Units 20 amp T.D. Fuse or 20 amp HACR Breaker
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On some basement units there are two 9-pin connectors.
Verify all wires are tight in each connector. CIRCUIT 1 CIRCUIT 2

TAB
1 – Black 1 – Orange
TERM 1- Compressor (C) TERM 6- Hi Fan (motor)
2 – White 2 – Gray
TERM 2- Compressor (R) TERM 7- Lo Fan (motor)
3 – Red 3 – Brown
TERM 3- Compressor (S) TERM 8- Reversing Valve
4 – White 4 – White
TERM 4- Common (motor) TERM 9- Reversing Valve
5 – Brown 5 – Brown
TERM 5- Capacitor (motor)
6 – Black 6 – Black
7 – Red 7 – Red
8 – Violet 8 – Open
9 – Violet 9 – Open
TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR ROOF TOP UNITS
AIR CONDITIONER ELECTRONIC CONTROL KIT
HEAT PUMP
YEL
RED
RED
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TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM FOR SINGLE BASEMENT HEAT PUMP
TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM FOR SINGLE BASEMENT AIR CONDITIONER
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TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM FOR DUAL BASEMENT
FB1
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SECTION 4 Next check the output DC volts from the AC power
module. This can be done by using a short telephone

DC VOLT REQUIREMENTS
communications line. One end plugged into one of the
A DC volt supply is required for operation of the Comfort
RJ11 connectors on the AC power module and the other
Control Center. The operating range is 10 to 30 volts DC.
end plugged into a standard telephone jack. Next mea-
If DC volts are outside of the operating range, you could
sure the DC volts between red (+) and black ( –). If volts are
experience improper or erratic operation.
more at this check, AC ripple is on the incoming DC
source. Be sure DC volts are less than 30.
The AC power module has a filter within the circuitry to

DC VOLTS IN EXCESS OF 30 VOLTS CAN
filter any AC ripple and will increase DC volts if AC ripple
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENTS OF
is present.
THE SYSTEM.
To check DC volts, first check the incoming DC volts
between red (+) positive, and black ( —) negative, at the

connections on the electronic control box on rooftop units;
or at the connections at the electric box on basement
units.
ROOFTOP UNITS
SECTION 5
COMPONENTS
5.1 COMFORT CONTROL CENTER
The comfort control center is the component that makes
all decisions for operation depending on the system and
the accessories connected to it.
NOTE: The PAL tester with the air conditioner Comfort
Control Center Data Capture Module attached will test the
integrity and circuitry of the Comfort Control Center.
If the system is to be used WITHOUT a Remote Tem-

BASEMENT UNITS
perature Sensor, the proper location of the Comfort
Control Center is very important to ensure that it will
provide a comfortable RV temperature. Observe the
following rules when selecting a location:
a) Locate the Comfort Control Center 54" above the floor.
b) Install the Comfort Control Center on a partition, not on
an outside wall.
c) NEVER expose it to direct heat from lamps, sun or
other heat producing items.
d) Avoid locations close to doors that lead outside, win-
dows or adjoining outside walls.
e) Avoid locations close to supply registers and the air
from them.
If the system is to be used WITH a Remote Temperature
Sensor i n ALL zones, the Comfort Control Center may be
mounted anywhere that is convenient in the coach. Try to
avoid hard to see areas.
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To check the Comfort Control Center, first verify the ON/ NOTE: Be sure polarity is the same on each plug. Ex-
OFF switch is in the ON position. Next, verify DC volts (10 ample: Black on left (viewing plug from top, spring clip
to 30) and polarity are correct (see Sec. 4). Then do a side).
reset procedure (see Sec. 1M). If the Comfort Control
Center still does not illuminate when depressing any
selector button or the liquid crystal display does not read
(see Sec. 1), replace it. If the correct function does not
show on the liquid crystal display, verify configuration is
correct (see Sec. 2) before replacing the Comfort Control
Center.
5.2 CABLE ASSEMBLY
A flat telephone extension cable must be routed from the
unit to the Comfort Control Center. It must be 26 gauge,
stranded copper wire, four (4) conductor (yellow, green,
red and black). The cable must be terminated with a four
(4) position telephone RJ-11 connector.
NOTE: DO NOT USE A PRE-MADE TELEPHONE
EXTENSION CABLE. THE POLARITY OF THE CON-
NECTORS IS REVERSED AND WILL CAUSE A
FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM.
5.3 BLOWER MOTOR
A. ROOFTOP UNITS
To check the motor, turn the unit circuit breaker to OFF.
With an AC volt meter, verify that the circuit has no AC
volts. On most units, the wires from the motor connect
directly into a 6 or 9-pin connector. The motor leads are
white (common), black (high), red (low) and yellow (me-
dium). Some units are 2-speed. If you are checking a 2-

The cable assembly should be made in the follow-
speed system, disregard the yellow wire. Set your VOM to
ing manner:
the ohms scale. You will perform a continuity test. Check
for continuity between the white wire and each of the other
Cut the modular cable to the desired length. When cutting,
wires.
make sure ends are cut straight, not diagonally. Next, use
an RJ11 connector crimping tool.
Use the stripper section of the tool's blade to remove the
outer insulation from each end of the cable. Be careful not
to remove or break the colored insulation on the inner
conductors.
NOTE: Fully insert the cable into the stripper slot,
holding cable in one hand and tool in the other hand.
Squeeze down on tool and pull away. This will remove
the correct amount of outer insulation for insertion into
RJ-11 modular plug. Lack of continuity between the white wire and any of the
other wires indicates an open circuit and requires that the

Now you are ready to insert the prepared cable into the
motor be changed. Next, check for continuity between
RJ-11 modular plug. When inserting cable into plug, you
each wire and the green/yellow wire. If you get continuity,
MUST be sure that the black wire is on your left as you
you have a grounded motor and it must be replaced.
look at the top of the plug (with the spring clip facing you)
and that the conductors are flush with the tip of the plug
and touching the small teeth-like gold conductors. Insert
the RJ-11 modular plug with the cable into the tool's
cavity, squeeze down to the STOP and hold for a few
seconds. This completes connections for one end of the
cable. To prepare the other end of the cable, repeat this
procedure.
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On Models 620315 and 630215, the motor leads do not

5.4 RUN CAPACITOR
go into a connector. On these units, disconnect the wires
The run capacitor may be one of two different kinds: Either
from the AC power module and do the previous tests
a single capacitor for the fan or compressor, or a combi-
between the motor leads.
nation capacitor for both the fan and the compressor.
The run capacitor should be checked with a capacitor
tester. Follow the tester manufacturer's testing proce-
dures. If one is not available, an ohm meter may be used.
Only use a dial-type meter. Most digital meters will not do
a proper test. Turn the air conditioner circuit breaker OFF.

B L O W E R
MOTOR Verify there are not AC volts to the unit before doing any
tests.
THERE MAY BE A CHARGE ON THE CAPACITOR
UNTIL DISCHARGED.
The run capacitor must be manually discharged. Using an

CONDENSER
COIL
AC voltmeter set at the 500 volt scale or higher, connect
meter leads to the terminals of the capacitor. After dis-
charging the capacitor, disconnect the wires to the capaci-
tor. Next, set the dial-type VOM meter to the highest ohm
scale and connect the probes to the capacitor terminals.
The reading should rapidly move toward continuity and

B. BASEMENT UNITS
slowly return to infinity. You should reverse the leads and
To check the motor, turn the unit circuit breaker or
repeat the procedure. If there is no reading, or a prolonged
breakers to OFF. With an AC volt meter, verify that the
reading, replace the run capacitor. The combination run
circuit has no AC volts. On units with one compressor, the
capacitor has three terminals. The terminals are marked
wires from the motor connect to the AC power module. On
"F", "C" and "HERM". To check the combination run
units with two compressors (dual), the wires from the
capacitor, follow the discharge procedures above. Again,
motor connect to a 9-pin connector. The motor leads are
make sure you test from "C" (common) to "F" (fan), and
white (common-Terminal 4), black (high-Terminal 6) and
"C" (common) to "HERM" (compressor).
red (low-Terminal 7). Set your VOM to the ohms scale.
You will perform a continuity test. Check for continuity
between the white wire and each of the other wires.

FAN
HERM
CIRCUIT 1 CIRCUIT 2
1 – Black 1 – Orange C HERM C F

2 – White 2 – Gray
3 – Red 3 – Brown
4 – White 4 – White
5 – Brown 5 – Brown
6 – Black 6 – Black
5.5 START CAPACITOR
7 – Red 7 – Red
8 – Violet 8 – Open The start capacitor should be checked with a capacitor
9 – Violet 9 – Open tester. Follow the tester manufacturer's testing proce-
dures. If one is not available, an ohm meter may be used.
Lack of continuity between the white wire and any of the Use a dial-type meter ONLY, most digital meters will not
other wires indicates an open circuit and requires that the do a proper test. Turn the unit's circuit breaker OFF. Verify
motor be changed. Next, check for continuity between there is no AC volts to the unit before doing any tests.
each wire and the green/yellow wire. If you get continuity,
you have a grounded motor and it must be replaced.
On units with one compressor, the motor leads do not go

THERE MAY BE A CHARGE ON THE CAPACITOR
into a connector. These models are 39125 and 39335. On
UNTIL DISCHARGED.
these units, disconnect the wires from the AC power
module and perform the above tests between the motor
leads.
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The start capacitor must be manually discharged. Using

5.7 COMPRESSOR
an AC voltmeter set at the 500 volt scale or higher,
To check compressor, turn the air conditioner circuit
connect meter leads to the terminals of the capacitor.
breaker to OFF. Disconnect the wires from the COMMON,
Next, disconnect the wires to the capacitor. Set the dial-
START and RUN terminals. With the VOM set on the
type VOM to the highest ohm scale and connect the
ohms scale, check for continuity between all three termi-
probes to the capacitor terminals. The reading should
nals. Lack of continuity between any of the terminals
rapidly move toward continuity and slowly return to infin-
indicates faulty windings in the compressor, and the
ity. Next, you should reverse the leads and repeat the
compressor should be replaced. Next, scrape some paint
procedure. If there is no reading or a prolonged reading,
off the casing of the compressor and check for continuity
replace the start capacitor.
between each terminal and the casing. If a reading is
obtained, the windings are shorted to the casing and the
compressor must be replaced.
COMPRESSOR
5.6 PTCR DEVICE
The positive temperature coefficient resistor, or PTCR,
has replaced the compressor start relay and the start
capacitor, on some models. It should be checked in two
different ways:
The first check that should be made is continuity. Turn the
air conditioner circuit breaker to OFF. Disconnect the
PTCR from the circuit. Check for continuity. If there is no
continuity, replace the PTCR.
! W ARNING
THIS IS AN ENERGIZED CIRCUIT. SHOCK CAN OC-
CUR IF NOT TESTED PROPERLY. TESTING TO BE
DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
The second check to take is an amperage reading. Clamp
an ammeter around the wire from the PTCR to the
capacitor. Turn the air conditioner circuit breaker to ON
and start the air conditioner. When the compressor starts,
there will be an amperage reading for approximately one

5.8 OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
second or less. If there is no reading, or if there is a
An overload protector is a component that will open the
prolonged reading, the PTCR or start relay is faulty and
AC volt circuit to the compressor if the compressor
must be replaced.
overheats due to an electrical problem. Some compres-
sors have the overload protector built inside the compres-

PTCR
sor. This type, if defective, requires a complete compres-
sor replacement.
Most compressors have the overload protector mounted
on the exterior of the compressor casing. To check this
type of protector, turn the air conditioner circuit breaker

OHM METER
OFF. Make sure that the overload is at ambient tempera-
ture and measure continuity across its terminals. If open,
it should be replaced. A weak overload protector in the
electrical system will cause the compressor to start and

START
CAPACITOR stop rapidly or short-cycle. This situation would be difficult

Open
COOL
Circuit – to test. An exact replacement overload protector should
Device
is Defective be used whenever a replacement is required.
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When the refrigerant line the cold control is attached to

5.9 REVERSING VALVE
reaches below freezing temperatures, it will close (conti-
The reversing valve is the heart of a heat pump. It directs
nuity). When the temperature of the line reaches approxi-
refrigerant flow to the coils to achieve proper direction of
mately 65 ° to 70°F., it will open (no continuity). Verify
flow that allows the same system to supply heated or
temperature of the refrigerant line before changing.
cooled air to enter the inside atmosphere of the structure
according to occupants' desires. NOTE: A defective switch can cause a cycle problem with
the unit.
The reversing valve's solenoid can be energized in either
HEAT or COOL mode of operation. Most Duo-Therm Heat

579 & 595 FREEZE CONTROL
Pumps have the solenoid energized in the COOL mode of
operation. The Dual (Model 39424) has the solenoid
energized in the HEAT mode of operation.
One way to check the reversing valve is to feel the
refrigerant line at the top of the inside coil. In the COOL
mode, this line will be cool or cold to the touch. In the HEAT
mode, this line will be warm or hot to the touch. If you do
not achieve these results, direction of refrigerant flow is
not correct.
The ohms resistance of the reversing valve solenoid coil
is approximately 465 ohms plus or minus ( ±) 10%.
On Model 39424, verify AC volts are to the solenoid coil
when in HEAT mode. If AC volts are NOT present, verify
wiring is correct and the 9-pin terminal connector is
proper; and connection is completed through it. Next,
verify AC power module board is correct. If AC volts is
present and refrigerant flow is not proper, the reversing
valve assembly needs to be replaced.
On all other models verify AC volts is to the solenoid coil
when in COOL mode. If AC volts is NOT present, verify
wiring is correct and the 6-pin terminal connector is
proper; and connection is completed through it. Next, 600 & 630 FREEZE CONTROL
verify AC power module board is correct. If AC volts are
present and refrigerant flow is not proper, the reversing
valve assembly needs to be replaced.
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5.10 COLD (FREEZE) CONTROL
(Low Temperature Protection Device)
The cold (freeze) control is used on rooftop air condition-
ers ONLY. If it is used with rooftop heat pumps, it can
cause premature shutoff of the compressor.
The cold (freeze) control is a normally open type (no
continuity).
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5.11 RELAY, 2 POLE 5.12 AMBIENT SENSOR
The relay is used on basement air conditioner Model The ambient sensor is the outside air temperature
39125 and Basement heat pump Model 39335 ONLY. sensor and is used on heat pump units only. This
The relay has five (5) terminals. It is used to complete component allows the heat pump to operate down to
a circuit to the furnace. °

24 F.
Terminals 1 and 3 are the coil terminals. When the coil
(terminals 1 and 3) is not energized (no power to terminals To check the ambient sensor, first measure outside
1 and 3), continuity should exist between terminals 4 to 5; temperature surround the sensor. This is called "ambi-
and no continuity between terminals 2 to 4. ent". Next, unplug the ambient sensor (red plug) from
the AC power module board. Now do an ohms test on
the wire side of the plug.
RELAY
For the specific ambient (outside) temperature listed
below, you should have the following readings:
When the coil (terminals 1 and 3) is energized (power to AtAmbientTemperature You ShouldHave
terminals 1 and 3), continuity should exist between termi- of: OhmsReadingof:
nals 2 to 4 and no continuity between terminals 4 to 5. 55°F 11667
This relay is used to energize the furnace blower any time 60°F 10212
the compressor is energized. This circuit has been added 65°F 8959
to enhance both the cooling and heating operation. 70°F 7876
75°F 6939
NOTE: This circuit will not work with all furnaces. 80°F 6126
Before using this circuit, check with the furnace manufac- 85°F 5418
turer for proper wire connection to the furnace. Other 90°F 4802
components may or may not be required. Read and follow 95°F 4264
the instructions provided with the furnace. 100°F 3793
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURNACE CONNEC- NOTE: Any ohms reading has a tolerance of plus or
TIONS:
minus ( ±) 10% to be a good component. A very
precise and accurate ohm meter must be used
before condemning the sensor.
THE FOLLOWING FURNACE CONNECTION IN-

5.13 REMOTE SENSOR
STRUCTIONS ONLY PERTAIN TO ONE SPECIFIC
The remote sensor is the temperature sensor that
FURNACE MANUFACTURER, AND MAY NOT APPLY
allows the unit for that zone to cycle ON and OFF by
TO YOUR INSTALLATION.
temperature. Normally, a remote sensor is used for
each unit or zone. A remote sensor is optional for Zone

Run a 12 volt DC positive lead to one of the gray wires
1, or a single unit installation.
in the unit electrical box and secure with an approved
connector.
Run a second lead from the furnace blower motor or
terminal board to the remaining gray lead in the unit
electrical box. Secure with an approved connector.
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Ensure that the compressor is operational by: n Locate the Remote Sensor 54" above the floor.
A. Placing mode switch to cool. Install the Remote Sensor on a partition, not on an
B. Lower temperature setting to start compressor opera- outside wall.
tion (approx. 2 min. time delay)
C. Once compressor is operational adjust setting up to
shut down compressor system.
Locate sensor attached to zone being tested. Using a hair
dryer or other heat producing air device, GRADUALLY
heat up the area surrounding the thermistor.Ensure that
device does not place excessive heat on plastic cover.
If compressor system comes on, sensor is operational
If the compressor does not come on, re-verify connec-
tions at air conditioner.
If the system is still not operational, unplug sensor from
unit and verify its cable by checking the ohms.
n NEVER expose it to direct heat from lamps, sun or
other heat producing items.
n Avoid locations close to doors that lead outside, win-
dows or adjoining outside walls.
n Avoid locations close to cold air supply registers.
n Avoid area with air stagnation such as under cup-
boards.
For the specific temperature surrounding the sensor, the Improper location can cause improper operation of the
ohms readings should be as follows: unit, such as repeated on/off cycle.
AtroomTemperature YouShouldHave 5.14 AC POWER MODULE BOARD

of: OhmsReadingof:
The AC power module board consists of relays, Dip
55°F 11667
switches, plug receptacles and other components. If any
60°F 10212
one of these are defective, the complete AC power
65°F 8959
module board must be replaced. The 3-amp fuse is the
70°F 7876
only replaceable component. See Sec. 5.15 for fuse
75°F 6939
diagnosis.
80°F 6126
85°F 5418
The board is a signal receiver and completes AC volt
90°F 4802
circuits according to what signal it receives. Before diag-
95°F 4264
nosing the AC power module, verify Configuration (sec.
100°F 3793
2), Operation (Sec. 1), Comfort Control Center (Sec. 5.1),
DC volts are within operation range (Sec. 4) and 115 volts

NOTE: Any ohms reading has a tolerance of plus or
AC is supplied to the AC power module board.
minus ( ±) 10% to be a good component. A very
precise and accurate ohm meter must be used
A. ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONERS
before condemning the sensor.
To verify circuits are being completed by the AC power
module board, you would first disconnect the 6-pin plug
connector from the electric kit.

The proper location of the Remote Sensor is very impor-
tant to ensure that a comfortable RV temperature is
maintained. Observe the following rules when selecting a
location.
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It is possible to make the above checks on the board, if
necessary.
C. SINGLE BASEMENT AIR CONDITIONER
Using a 115 volt incandescent bulb, check from terminal
5 (white-common) to the other terminals to determine if a
particular circuit is completed through the board. If the
circuit is completed, the light will illuminate.
Terminal 1 is blue wire and is the compressor circuit
Terminal 2 is black wire and is High Fan circuit
Terminal 3 is yellow wire and is Medium Fan circuit
Terminal 4 is red wire and is Low Fan circuit
Terminal 5 is white wire and is Common 115 V
Terminal 6 is Green/Yellow wire and is casing ground
NOTE: DO NOT use a voltmeter to do these checks as
it will give erroneous readings.
If the circuit is completed and that component is not

module board, you would first remove the electric box
operating, the problem is in the rooftop unit or the connec-
cover and locate the AC power module board.
tion is not being completed through the connector.
Using a 115 volt incandescent bulb, check from AC white
(common) of incoming 115V AC; one lead from incandes-

B. ROOFTOP HEAT PUMP
cent bulb, the other lead from incandescent bulb to the
terminals listed below to determine if a particular circuit is
module board you would first disconnect the 6-plug con-
completed through the board. If the circuit is completed,
nector from the electric kit. (Refer to the above illustration)
the light will illuminate.
Using a 115 volt incandescent bulb, check from terminal
NO on compressor relay is black wire and is compres-
5 (white-common) to the other terminals to determine if a
sor circuit.
particular circuit is completed through the board. If the
Terminal T1 is black wire and is High Fan circuit
circuit is completed, the light will illuminate.
Terminal T2 is jumpered to T1 terminal
Terminal 1 is blue wire and is the compressor circuit
Terminal T3 is red wire and is Low Fan circuit
Terminal 2 is black wire and is High Fan circuit
Terminal 3 is yellow wire and is reversing valve circuit.

This circuit is energized in cooling mode and not
energized in the heat pump mode.
Terminal 4 is red wire and is Low Fan circuit
operating, the problem is in the wiring to the component
Terminal 5 is white wire and is Common 115 V
or the component.
Terminal 6 is Green/Yellow wire and is casing ground
operating, the problem is in the rooftop unit or the connec-
tion is not being completed through the connector.
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D. SINGLE BASEMENT HEAT PUMP Using a 115 volt incandescent bulb, check from AC white
To verify circuits are being completed by the AC power (common) of incoming 115V AC; one lead from incandes-
module board, you would first remove the electric box cent bulb and the other lead from incandescent bulb to the
cover and locate the AC power module board. terminals listed below to determine if a particular circuit is
completed through the board. If the circuit is completed,
the light will illuminate.
NO on compressor relay is black wire and is compres-
sor circuit.
Terminal T1 is black wire and is High Fan circuit
Terminal T2 is black wire and is Reversing Valve
circuit. This circuit is energized in cooling mode and NOT
energized in the Heat Pump mode.
Terminal T3 is red wire and is Low Fan circuit.
operating, the problem is in the wiring to the component
or the component.
E. DUAL BASEMENT AIR CONDITIONER AND
HEAT PUMP
module board you would first disconnect the two 9-pin
connectors that connect the electric kit to the unit.
Using a 115V incandescent bulb check from terminal 4,
white wire (115V common) to the other terminals to
determine if a particular circuit is completed through the
board. If the circuit is completed, the light will illuminate.
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CIRCUIT 1: One test is to remove the fuse and do a continuity test.
Terminal 1 is black wire and is compressor circuit No continuity requires the fuse be replaced. Continuity
Terminal 2 is white wire and is run circuit to compres- means the fuse is good. Another test can be done
sor. DO NOT TEST. without removing the fuse. Use a DC volt meter to
Terminal 3 is red wire and is start circuit to compressor. check between ground or negative ( –) DC to each side
DO NOT TEST. of fuse. If there is voltage on each side, the fuse is
Terminal 4 is white wire and is 115V common good. If there is voltage on one side only, the fuse is
Terminal 5 is brown wire and is fan capacitor circuit to defective and requires replacement.
fan motor. DO NOT TEST.
Terminal 6 is black wire and is high fan circuit
Terminal 7 is red wire and is low fan circuit

5.16 ELECTRIC HEATER ASSEMBLY
Terminal 8 is violet wire and is 115V common
The electric heater assembly is an optional component
Terminal 9 is violet wire and is reversing valve circuit.
for most rooftop air conditioners; however it is standard
This circuit is energized in heat pump mode only.
equipment for Model 620315. It is not used with any
NOTE: DO NOT use a volt meter to do these checks as
heat pump unit.
To check the heater limit switch, check for continuity

CIRCUIT 2:
across the limit switch terminals with the limit switch at
Terminal 1 is orange wire and is compressor circuit
ambient temperature. If you have an open limit switch
Terminal 2 is gray wire and run circuit to compressor.
(no continuity), replace it.
DO NOT TEST.
Terminal 3 is brown wire and is start circuit to compres-
sor. DO NOT TEST.

5.17 RELAY (T91/120V)
Terminal 4 is white wire and is 115V common
The relay is used on basement air conditioner Model
Terminal 5 is brown wire and is fan capacitor circuit to
39224 and basement heat pump Model 39424 ONLY.
fan motor. DO NOT TEST.
Terminal 6 is black wire and is high fan circuit.

The relay has five terminals. Two terminals are not
Terminal 7 is red wire and is low fan circuit
identified; they are the coil terminals. When the coil is
Terminals 8 & 9 are open.
not energized (no power to the coil terminals), continu-
NOTE: The Circuit 2 AC power module board is the one
ity should exist between COM to NC and no continuity
that is staged and will have a delay from the Circuit 1
between COM to NO.
system. Verify that Circuit 2 should be operating before
start of diagnosis.
When the coil is energized (power to the coil terminals),
NOTE: DO NOT use a volt meter to do these checks as
continuity should exist between COM to NO and no
continuity between COM to NC.
5.15 FUSE
A 3-amp DC fuse is installed in the AC power module
board to protect the system from shorts or overload
created by disconnecting or reconnecting components
when DC volts are to the system.
There are four relays use in Models 39224 and 39424.
Two are used in the reversing valve circuit and are
designated as HR (heat relay) on the wiring diagram.
Two are used in the furnace blower circuit and are
designated a FB (furnace blower) on the wiring dia-
gram.
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The FB (furnace blower) relays were installed for an B. DUCTED INSTALLATIONS
ADDITIONAL FEATURE; to provide a circuit for the Short cycle could be caused by air being circulated
furnace blower motor to enhance both the cooling and directly on the remote sensor. Make sure you do not have
heating operation. a register too close to the remote sensor. Verify the duct
connection at the unit is not leaking into the return air. Seal
all problems areas.

NOTE: This circuit will not work with all furnaces .
Before using this circuit, check with the furnace manufac-
turer for proper wire connection to the furnace. Other

6.2 AIR FLOW OBSTRUCTION
components may or may not be required. Read and follow
The coils and filters must be kept clean. Obstructions
the instructions provided with the furnace.
reduce the amount of air passing through the coils. Dirt
acts as an insulator reducing the heat transfer across the

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURNACE CONNEC-
fins. Turn the air conditioner circuit breaker to OFF. Brush
TIONS:
the fins with a soft bristle brush, and vacuum up the
residue. The filters should be cleaned in a soap solution
and rinsed in clean water. Air-dry the filters before rein-
THE FOLLOWING FURNACE CONNECTION IN- stalling; a wet filter can cause insufficient cooling or
STRUCTIONS ONLY PERTAIN TO ONE SPECIFIC freeze-up.
FURNACE MANUFACTURER, AND MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOUR INSTALLATION.
AIR
FILTER
Run a 12 volt DC positive lead to one of the gray wires in
the unit electrical box and secure with an approved

EVAPORATOR
connector. COVER
Run a second lead from the furnace blower motor or
terminal board to the remaining gray lead in the unit
electrical box. Secure with an approved connector.

FIN COMB
SECTION 6
AIR FLOW
6.1 SHORT CYCLE

VACUUM
EVAPORATOR
A. AIR DISTRIBUTION BOX INSTALLATIONS
HOSE
COIL
Short cycle is caused by cold air being drawn back into the
intake side of the air conditioner before it is mixed with the
warmer room air. This may cause the evaporator coil to
freeze up, causing the cold control to open the circuit to
the compressor.
6.3 AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Two possible causes of this condition are the air box and A. ROOFTOP UNITS
the discharge duct. If the air box is not sealed tightly SIZING & DESIGN
against the ceiling, it will allow cold air to cross over into The installer of this air conditioner system must design the
the return air portion of the air box. Also, if the discharge air distribution system for his particular application. Sev-
duct is not installed properly, it can allow cold air to cross eral requirements for this system MUST be met for the air
over into the return portion of the air conditioner. Make conditioner to operate properly. These requirements are
sure you have the correct discharge duct for the thickness as follows:
of the roof. Seal all problem areas as necessary. You may

Roof cavity thickness must be between 2.00" to 5.50" .
need to use tape to seal the discharge duct. Also, make
This distance is measured between roof and ceiling
sure the discharge louvers are not restricted.
surface.
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The total cross-sectional discharge area of outlet ducts Total System Pressure must be between the following:
from the plenum area under the air conditioner must be as 0.55 to 0.90 in. W.C. for 579 Series
follows: 0.40 to 1.10 in. W.C. for 591, 595 & 630
1. 579 & 600 Series 17.5 sq.in. 0.12 to 0.65 in W.C. for 600 Series
2. 591, 595 & 630 Series 21.0 sq. in.
This is determined with the air conditioner blower
Duct Sizing Requirements as Follows: operation on high speed and return air filter and grille in
MIN. MAX. place.
Duct Depth (591/595/630 Series) 1-1/2" 2-1/4"
(579/600 Series) 1-1/4" 2-1/4"
Duct Width 7.00" — — INSTALLATION
Total Duct Length 12 ft. 36 ft.
Duct Length (short run) 1/3 Total Length The Dometic Corporation recommends the basic configu-
ration shown below for installing this Air Conditioner
Register Requirements as Follows: System. We have found by testing, that this configuration
MIN. MAX. works best in most applications of this Air Conditioner
Distance from Duct End 5" 8" System.
Distance from End of Elbow 15" — — It is the responsibility of the Installer of this System to
Distance between Registers 24" — — review each RV floor plan and determine the following:
Total Number Required/AC 4 8
A. Duct size
Number required per Run/AC 2 — — B. Duct layout
Free Area per Register 14 sq. in. — —
C. Register size
D. Register locations
The duct material must meet or exceed any agency or
E. Thermostat location.
RVIA Standard that may be in existence at the time the RV
These items must be determined in conjunction with the
is produced.
Air Distribution System Sizing and Design Requirements
listed.
ALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS AND METHODS
MAY BE USED WHICH STILL ALLOW THE AIR
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER OF CONDITIONER TO OPERATE PROPERLY. HOW-
THIS SYSTEM TO ENSURE THE DUCTWORK WILL EVER, THESE ALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS
NOT COLLAPSE OR BEN DURING OR AFTER THE AND METHODS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE
INSTALLATION. DOMETIC CORPORATION IN WRITING.
All discharge air ducts must be properly insulated to

The following instructions are based upon the use of
prevent condensation from forming on their surfaces or
Dometic Return Air Kit. The electronic control kit has
adjacent surfaces during operation of the air conditioner
mounting bolts supplied for use with this Kit.
or heat pump. This insulation must be R-7 minimum.
Before preparing the ceiling opening, the type of system

Ducts and their joints must be sealed to prevent conden-
options must be decided upon. If a remote sensor is to be
sation from forming on adjacent surfaces during operation
used, provision must be made for it. If the load shed option
of the air conditioner.
(Energy Management System feature) is to be used,
wires must be run from the load shed control to the
NOTE Dometic A/C. If a furnace is to be connected, wires must
THE DOMETIC CORPORATION WILL NOT BE HELD be run from the furnace to the Dometic A/C. Read all of
LIABLE FOR ROOF STRUCTURAL OR CEILING the following instructions before beginning the in-
DAMAGE DUE TO IMPROPERLY INSULATED OR stallation.
SEALED DUCTWORK.
Return air opening must have 40 sq. in. minimum free
area including the filter.
Return air to the air conditioner must be filtered to
prevent dirt accumulation on air conditioner cooling
surface.
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ROOF AND CEILING OPENING PREPARATION d. Wiring must comply with all National, State and
1) A 14" x 14" opening must be cut through the roof and Local Wiring Codes.
ceiling of the RV. This opening must be located e. Use a steel sleeve and a grommet or equivalent
between the roof and reinforcing members. methods to protect the wire where it passes into the
opening.
7) Route a dedicated 12 VDC supply line (18-22 AWG)

THERE MAY BE ELECTRICAL WIRING BETWEEN THE
from the RV's Converter or Battery to the roof opening.
ROOF AND THE CEILING. DISCONNECT ALL POWER
a. This supply line must be located in the front portion
SUPPLIES AND THE POSITIVE (+ ) TERMINAL FROM
of the 14" opening.
THE SUPPLY BATTERY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
b. Make sure that at least 15" of supply wire extends
INSTRUCTION MAY CREATE A SHOCK HAZARD.
into the roof opening.
2) Mark a 14" x 14" square on the roof and carefully cut c. In a multiple zone installation, this wiring is
the opening. required in only one of the 14" openings.
3) Using the roof opening as a guide, cut the matching
hole in the ceiling. 8) If a Remote Temperature Sensor is to be used , the
4) The opening created must be framed to provide ad- connector end must be routed to the roof opening of
equate support and prevent air from being drawn from the system which it will control. Make sure that at least
the roof cavity. Lumber 3/4" or more in thickness must 15" of the sensor cable extends into the roof opening.
be used. Remember to provide an entrance hole for
power supplies, furnace wiring, 4-conductor telephone 9) If a furnace is to be controlled by the system, the two
cable, remote sensing and load shed options as furnace thermostat leads must be routed to the roof
desired. opening of the air conditioner that will control it. Make
5) The 14" opening is part of the return air system of the sure at least 15" of the furnace thermostat wires
Air Conditioner and must be finished in accordance extend into the roof opening.
with NFPA Standard 501C Section 2.7.
6) Route a copper 12 AWG, with ground, 115 VAC supply 10) If an Energy Management System- EMS (load shed)
line from the fuse or circuit breaker box to the roof is to be used with the control, two wires must be routed
opening. to the roof opening of the zone to be managed. The
a. This supply line must be located in the front portion signal required for this function is a normally open
of the 14" opening. relay contact. When the EMS calls for the compressor
b. The power supply MUST be on a separate Time to shut off, the relay contacts should close. Make sure
Delay Fuse or HACR Circuit Breaker. that at least 15" of the EMS wires extend into the roof
c. Make sure at least 15" of supply wire extends into opening.
the roof opening. This ensures easy connection at
the Junction Box.
TOTAL OUTLET
AIR AREA MINIMUM:
17.5 sq. in. - 579 & 600 Series
21.0 sq. in. - 591, 595 & 630 & 595 Series
SHORT RUN DUCT MIN. 1/3

AIR CONDITIONER
TOTAL DUCT LENGTH
REGISTERS
4 MIN. 8 MAX. (Per A/C)
14 SQ. IN. FREE AREA
DUCTS MIN. MAX. PER REGISTER
DEPTH (591,595, 630 Series) 1-1/2" 2-1/4"
(579, 600 Series) 1-1/4" 2-1/4"

14 INCH ROOF
WIDTH 7" — —
OPENING
TOTAL LENGTH 12' 36'
VEHICLE
ROOF RAFTERS FRONT
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11) Route a 4-conductor telephone cable from the Com-
fort Control Cente r™ mounting position into the 14"

roof opening. Make sure that at least 15" of the wire
extends into the roof opening and 6" extend from the
wall at the mounting position of the Comfort Control
Center ™.
12) In the event that other A/C's are to be installed
(additional zones) an additional 4-conductor telephone
cable must be routed to the other A/C's. Make sure
that at least 15" of the wire extends into each of the roof
openings. See FIG. 3.
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B. BASEMENT UNITS SERVICE ACCESS
MODELS 39335 AND 39125 B e s u r e NOT to block the inlet or discharge air, or service
access, when mounting.

OUTDOOR SECTION:
The condenser coil is designed to have a fresh supply of
air. If skirting is installed, allow a 15" x 22" opening (330
square inches) for supply air and a 15" x 22" opening (330
INDOOR SECTION
square inches) for discharge air. Use the cross flow
CLEARANCES
method for good air circulation.
The minimum clearances to the evaporator are zero
inches to the bottom, top, left and right sides. Access to
the electrical connections and drain connection must be
provided when making the installation.

DO NOT TOTALLY ENCLOSE THE UNDERSIDE OF
THE UNIT. AIR CIRCULATION PREVENTS HEAT FROM
BUILDING UNDER UNIT AND YOUR SYSTEM WILL
PERFORM AS DESIGNED.
Be sure to allow sufficient room to service the
The condenser section is a "blow-through" type. When the electrical components.
face of the coil is positioned behind a louvered or other
type of restrictive opening, the FREE AREA of the opening INLET AIR
must be at least 260 square inches. The evaporator section must have free access to room air.
A minimum of 180 square inches of FREE AREA
FREE AREA — is the opening that remains in a grill or opening is required. Where the return air must be provided
louvered panel after the restrictions are taken away. For through louvers or mesh screen, the FREE AREA per-
example, an opening of 10 x 20 inches has 200 square centage of the material used shall be taken into consider-
inches. When this opening is covered with a grill that is 56 ation when making this determination. An example of how
percent open, the FREE AREA is (200 x .56), 112 square to determine FREE AREA is included under "2. OUT-
inches. DOOR SECTION".
GRILLS AND REGISTERS:

8
NOTE: The return air grill must have the same square
EXAMPLE OF HOW TO DETERMINE FREE
1/2
AREA OR % OPEN AREA:
2 surface as the coil face (15"H x 17"L).
1/2 TOTAL AREA = 8 X 8 = 64
8
For each air conditioning system, there must be a
2
1/2
FREE AREA = 2 X 2 X 9 openings
return grill to bring cabin air back into the unit. There
= 36
2 must also be at least four discharge grills per unit.
36
1/2 % OPEN AREA = = 56%
64 Each return air grille must be filtered and accessible for
cleaning or replacement.
Expanded and perforated metal grills in general vary from
30 percent to 60 percent open. Be certain that 260 OUTLET AIR
square inches of FREE AREA is available to the face of The central air conditioning unit is designed to use a
the condenser. discharge air duct with a static pressure of .10 to .25
inches water column. Proper duct size is necessary to

NOTE: Service access must always be supplied either as
maintain proper air flow without loss of static pressure and
clearance or as a defined access panel.
provide good air circulation.
MOUNTING
All air handling ducts must be properly insulated to pre-
Vibration eliminators are supplied to prevent the transmit-
vent condensation forming on their surface during opera-
tance of vibration into the living area.
tion. A vapor barrier must also be supplied on the outer
surface of the insulation to prevent moisture from travel-

The air conditioning unit may be attached to rails beneath
ing through the insulation and condensing on the cold
the vehicle, attached to the frame, or mounted directly to
ductwork.
the floor of some vehicles.
Unit should be mounted with a tilt toward the rear (con-
denser) a half-bubble using a level. Unit rears h o u l d b e
1/4" lower than the front.
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NOTE: If the air conditioning unit is attached to the central
furnace, a damper must be installed at the furnace outlet
to prevent cold air from circulating through the furnace RETURN
RISER X 2
heat exchanger, unless furnace is so equipped to utilize
the built-in furnace relay.
2" X 12" INSULATED
DUCT (MIN.)
90 SQ. IN.
FILTERED
(MIN. X 2)
DISCHARGE
2" X 10" CLOSEABLE
CONDENSER
GRILL (MIN. X 4))
AIR
FLOOR CUTOUT
90 SQ. IN. MINIMUM
SUPPLY AIR
INSULATED
FLOORING
FLOOR CUTOUT ENCLOSED
90 SQ. IN. MINIMUM FLOOR JOIST
RETURN SYSTEM
-Risers use interior wall structure
-Using floor joists area for return to unit
-Each return grill is filtered
MIN. 180 SQ. IN.
REQUIRED OPENING
C. BASEMENT UNITS
MODELS 39224 AND 39424
CONDENSER SECTION:
SUPPLY AIR
The inlet of the condenser coil should be positioned so
that it draws air from outside the vehicle.SPECIAL CARE
MUST BE TAKEN TO PREVENT THE DISCHARGE AIR
FROM RECIRCULATING TO THE INLET OF THE CON-
DENSER COIL. Shields should be added to ensure fresh
air supply.
FIELD INSTALLED SHIELD THAT WILL PREVENT
RECIRCULATION OF CONDENSER AIR.
DO NOT INSTALL THE CONDENSER WHERE THE

The condenser section is a "draw-through" type. When
FAN WILL DRAW AIR FROM THE EXHAUST OF THE
the face of the coil is positioned behind a louvered or other
VEHICLE, A MOTOR GENERATOR SET, TRANSMIS-
type of restrictive opening, the FREE AREA of the opening
SION, ROAD HEAT OR ANY OTHER HEAT PRODUC-
must be at least 460 square inches.
ING SOURCE.
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FREE AREA — is the opening that remains in a grill or

CLEARANCES
louvered panel after the restrictions are taken away. For
The air conditioning unit clearances depend on:
example, an opening of 10 x 20 inches has 200 square
1. Inlet air access used;
inches. When this opening is covered with a grill that is 56
2. Discharge air duct arrangement;
percent open, the FREE AREA is (200 x .56), 112 square
3. Return air duct;
inches.
4. Storage compartment location and design.
A one (1) inch clearance is required on three (3) sides of

Expanded and perforated metal grills in general vary from
the air conditioner if the top return is used. When using the
30 percent to 60 percent open. Be certain that 460 square
side access for return, please allow a minimum of eight (8)
inches of FREE AREA is available to the face of the
inches for the return air duct. Access to the electrical
condenser.
connections must be provided when making the installa-
tion.
8
EXAMPLE OF HOW TO DETERMINE FREE
1/2
EVAPORATION SECTION
AREA OR % OPEN AREA:
2
1/2 TOTAL AREA = 8 X 8 = 64
8 2
INLET AIR
FREE AREA = 2 X 2 X 9 openings
1/2
The evaporation section must have free access to room
= 36
2
air. A minimum of 128 square inches of FREE AREA
36
1/2 % OPEN AREA = = 56%
opening is required. Where the return air must be provided
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through louvers or mesh screen, the FREE AREA per-
NOTE: Service access must always be supplied either as centage of the material used shall be taken into consider-
clearance or as a defined access panel. ation when making this determination. An example of how
to determine FREE AREA is included under "CONDENSER
SECTION".
RETURN SYSTEM
INSULATED DUCT
Return to be 6 ft. minimum from floor.
Use wall structure for delivery to basement area. Minimum Maximum
Return grille must be filtered.

40 IN. 60 IN.
2 2
Minimum return required per duct sizing for unit to (3 " depth Min.)
perform within Engineering specifications. See Chart below:
RETURN AIR
SUPPLY DUCT SIZE MINIMUM MAX.

Supply Duct must be insulated.
Supply Duct from air conditioner

40 IN. 128 IN. 189 IN.
2 2 2
must be equal to or greater

2
in IN. as the floor ductwork.
60 IN. 128 IN. 189 IN.
2 2 2
Use 45 degree angle on inlets
& outlets
Optional return area.
FIG. 3 May be used in
conjunction with side
return.
Electrical box access required.

REGISTER REQUIREMENTS Each circuit, 15 AMP HACR
breaker
REQ. SIZE MIN. QTY.
4 X 6 4
4 X 8 4
Condenser inlet air 2 places.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 4 X 10 4
Damper required in furnace.
4 X 12 4 Condenser air outlet ( X2 in bottom)
Vibration isolators should be used
Must be isolated from condenser inlet air.
at each mounting point.
12 VDC required for Comfort
Control operation.
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GRILLS
7.3 TUBING VIBRATION
NOTE: The return air grill must have the same square
If any of the copper tubing is rubbing against itself or any
surface as the return air duct.
other part, verify that the proper tubing has been installed.
Duo-Therm air conditioners are designed to avoid this

1) For each air conditioning system, there must be a
problem if the correct tubing is used. Replace or position
return grill to bring cabin air back into the unit. There
tubing as necessary.
must also be at least four discharge grills per unit.
2) Return grills must be mounted in front of the evapora-
tor. If this is not possible, make sure there is nothing 7.4 CONDENSER OR BLOWER FAN
blocking the air flow from the grill to the evaporator.
The blower motor will have either a squirrel-cage or blade-
type fan attached to it. Turn the air conditioner circuit

3) The unit must have a return filter between the grill and
breaker to OFF. Adjust the component to make sure it is
the unit. This filter must be accessible for periodic
not rubbing against the bulkhead. If it is a blade-type fan,
cleaning.
the blades should be half through the opening for proper
operation. Replace the blade fan or squirrel-cage if nec-
essary.
OUTLET AIR
The air diffusion system, supplied by the installer, must be
sized to maintain a static pressure at the blower outlet

SECTION 8
between .4 and 1.2 inches water column.
SEALED SYSTEM
All air handling ducts must be properly insulated to pre-
8.1 RECHARGING
vent condensation forming on their surface during opera-
NOTE: The Clean Air Act of 1990 set guidelines in
tion. A vapor barrier must also be supplied on the outer
regard to recapturing or disposition of refrigerants.
surface of the insulation to prevent moisture from travel-
Check with local authorities for proper handling or
ing through the insulation and condensing on the cold
evacuation of refrigerants.
ductwork.
NOTE: DO NOT attempt to check high and low side
pressures below 75 ° ambient (outside) temperature.

The equipment items needed to properly evacuate and
SECTION 7
recharge a sealed system are: a piercing type clamp-
OTHER on saddle valve; a braze-on processing valve; a core
removal tool; a process tube fitting; a set of compound

7.1 HEAT GAIN
gauges; a vacuum pump; equipment to weigh a pre-
HEAT GAIN can be caused by several factors: A hot,
cise amount of refrigerant; R-22 refrigerant; gas
humid and sunny day; a large number of people in the
welding equipment; a R-22 refrigerant leak detector
coach; frequent opening of the door; excessive showering
and recapturing or recycling equipment. If you have
and cooking, etc.
not been properly trained in sealed system repairs,
Other factors to be taken into consideration as pos-
do not attempt this procedure.
sible heat gain causes are the size of the air conditioner
relative to the size of the coach; the "R" factor of insula-

NOTE: This is not a thorough sealed system repair
tion; and the size and placement of widows.
training program. For additional information or train-
ing, you may want to attend a basic air conditioning

7.2 LOOSE PARTS course at your local college.
Loose parts can cause the air conditioner to operate
noisily. Check for any loose bolts, any component rubbing

To drain the R-22 refrigerant, attach a clamp-on saddle
against its housing, or any plastic parts which might be
valve on the low side process tube. If the air condi-
cracked. Repair or replace parts as necessary to correct
tioner does not have a low side process tube, attach a
any noise problems.
saddle valve at the point where you will add a process
tube.
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Slowly drain the R-22 refrigerant by using recapturing or pound gauges to the charging port on the low side
recycling equipment. Do not leave the clamp-on saddle pressure tubing. Next, connect the red colored high
valve on the unit as it will cause leaks. pressure line of the compound gauges to the charging
port on the high side pressure tubing.
If you are going to use the braze-on processing valve,
once the refrigerant has been drained, use a tubing cutter
and cut the tube near the end. Do this on both the low and
CHARGE
CYLINDER
high side processing tubes.
SERVICE
GAUGES
REFRIGERATION
PRESSURE GAUGES
BLUE
HOSE
RED
HOSE
YELLOW
HOSE
ELECTRONIC
LEAK DETECTOR
SUCTION LINE
YELLOW
SERVICE HOSE
GAUGES VACUUM
Next weld the process tube in place. We recommend PUMP
using a brazing material which melts between 950° and
1450° Fahrenheit, and contains a minimum of 2% silver,
and 5% to 10% phosphorous. This type of brazing mate-
rial does not require the use of a flux to join copper to
copper. If you are using the weld on the process valve, be
sure the valve core is removed before any heat is applied.

RED HOSE
Connect the blue colored low pressure line of the com-
BLUE HOSE
Next, connect the yellow colored line of the compound
gauges to the charging cylinder and add 2 or more ounces
of R-22 refrigerant to the sealed system and check all weld
joints for leaks. Allow the refrigerant to stay in the system
for at least 10 minutes. If a leak is detected, drain the
system and repair the leak before you proceed.
When you are certain the system is sealed, drain any
refrigerant from the system and connect the yellow com-
mon line of the compound gauges to the vacuum pump.
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Open the pressure relief valve on the vacuum pump. This Allow the refrigerant charge to equalize by waiting 10
allows the major contaminants from the sealed system to minutes before starting the system. After 10 minutes, do
escape into the atmosphere rather than enter the oil in the a cooling performance test to determine whether the
vacuum pump. problem was in the amount of charge or within the
components of the system.

Both the low and high side valves on the compound gauge
set should be opened and the vacuum pump turned on. Now the blue low side and the red high side lines should
be disconnected. Make sure that the air conditioner

After five minutes, close the pressure relief valve on the
connection is sealed before removing the lines. The
vacuum pump. Check the blue gauge after running the
process tube can be pinched off in two places; the
vacuum pump for 10 minutes. A vacuum reading of zero
charging port cut off, and the end of the tube brazed for a
to 10 inches would indicate a leak in the system or the
hermetically sealed system.
hose connections. Check all hose connections for tight-
ness. If the low side gauge does not change, there is a leak
in the sealed system. Locate the leak and correct it before
proceeding. 8.2 SEALED SYSTEM PROBLEMS
One mechanical problem you may encounter is refriger-

If the blue low side gauge is well below 10 inches of
ant flow restriction. There are two types of restrictions,
vacuum, continue the evacuation for at least 40 to 45
high side and low side. The basics to use to determine a
minutes or until you have a dry system.
restriction are amp draw and pressure. This check will
At this time there should be a good, deep evacuation, or

only work above 75 F. °
dry atmosphere inside the sealed system. Close both the To determine the high side pressure, add 32 degrees to
low and high side valves on the compound gauge set and your ambient temperature. Find that temperature on the
turn off the vacuum pump. chart on Page 27. The pressure listed to the right of the
temperature should be your correct high side pressure,

Disconnect the yellow colored hose at the vacuum pump
plus or minus 7 PSIG. For the low side pressure, divide the
and connect it to the bottom port or connection on the
high side pressure by four. This will be the low side
charging cylinder. Open the valve on the cylinder.
pressure, plus or minus 3 PSIG.
High side restriction will cause higher than normal
CHARGE amp draw, drastically higher than normal high side

CYLINDER
pressures, and slightly higher than normal low side
pressures.
SERVICE Low side restriction will cause lower than normal amp
GAUGES draw, drastically lower than normal low side pres-
sures and slightly lower than normal high side pres-
sures.
A restriction that would not follow these basic condi-
tions is a liquid line restriction, which is in the high
side of the air conditioner. It will give the same results
as a low side restriction.
The most common restriction is the capillary tube or
tubes. If there is a restriction in the liquid line, there will be
a temperature drop from one side of the restriction to the
other side.
In the case of a capillary tube restriction, one tube would
be normal (warm to the touch) and the restricted tube
would be cool or cold to the touch, and could even sweat

For the correct amount of R-22 refrigerant charge, check
if operated long enough.
the data plate of the air conditioner you are working on. To
compensate for the red liquid line, on the gauge set
(approx. 30 —36 inches long), add one ounce to the data

plate amount. You are now ready to do a weighted charge.
The air conditioner charge is critical and must be exact for
proper cooling. The proper charge is noted on the data
plate of the unit.
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A restriction would cause a temperature drop at the point Replace any parts that are found to be bad. Whenever a
of the restriction. A buildup of frost or sweat could be component is replaced in the sealed system, or the
evident if operated long enough. system has been opened to the atmosphere, a good,
deep evacuation and an exact weighted charge is re-

Refrigerant leaks can occur from an improper weld, a
quired.
broken line or other damage. Compressor oil will often be
noticeable at the location of major leaks.
REFRIGERANT VAPOR PRESSURES (PSIG)
Temp. Pressure Temp. Pressure Temp. Pressure Temp. Pressure
Deg. PSIG Deg. PSIG Deg. PSIG Deg. PSIG
F. R-22 F. R-22 F. R-22 F. R-22
20 43.0 57 96.1 94 179.1 131 300.7
21 44.1 58 97.9 95 181.8 132 304.6
22 45.3 59 99.8 96 184.6 133 308.6
23 46.4 60 101.6 97 187.4 134 312.6
24 47.6 61 103.5 98 190.2 135 316.6
25 48.8 62 105.4 99 193.0 136 320.7
26 50.0 63 107.3 100 195.9 137 324.8
27 51.2 64 109.3 101 198.8 138 328.9
28 52.4 65 111.2 102 201.8 139 333.1
29 53.6 66 113.2 103 204.7 140 337.3
30 54.9 67 115.2 104 207.7 141 341.5
31 56.2 68 117.3 105 210.3 142 345.8
32 57.5 69 119.4 106 213.8 143 350.1
33 58.8 70 121.4 107 216.9 144 354.5
34 60.1 71 122.5 108 220.0 145 358.9
35 61.5 72 125.7 109 223.2 146 363.4
36 62.8 73 127.8 110 226.4 147 367.8
37 64.2 74 130.0 111 229.6 148 372.4
38 65.6 75 132.2 112 232.8 149 376.9
39 67.1 76 134.5 113 236.1 150 381.5
40 68.5 77 136.7 114 239.4 151 386.2
41 70.0 78 139.0 115 242.7 152 390.9
42 71.5 79 141.3 116 246.1 153 395.6
43 73.0 80 143.6 117 249.5 154 400.4
44 74.5 81 146.0 118 253.0 155 405.2
45 76.0 82 148.4 119 256.4 156 410.0
46 77.6 83 150.8 120 259.9 157 414.9
47 79.2 84 153.2 121 263.5 158 419.9
48 80.0 85 155.7 122 267.0 159 424.8
49 82.4 86 158.2 123 270.6 160 429.9
50 84.0 87 160.7 124 274.3 161 434.9
51 85.7 88 163.2 125 278.0 162 440.1
52 87.4 89 165.8 126 281.7 163 445.2
53 89.1 90 168.4 127 285.4 164 450.4
54 90.8 91 171.0 128 289.2 165 455.7
55 92.6 92 173.7 129 293.0
56 94.3 93 176.4 130 296.8
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CONTENTS PAGE NO.
SECTION 1
OPERATION.............. .......................................................................... 1 3
SECTION 2
CONFIGURATION................ ................................................................ 1 9
SECTION 3
AC VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS
3.1 AC Voltage............... ....................................................... 4 0
3.2 Breaker .......................................................................... 4 0
3.3 Wiring ............................................................................ 4 0
SECTION 4
DC VOLT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. 4 4
SECTION 5
COMPONENTS
5.1 Comfort Control Center .................................................... 4 4
5.2 Cable Assembly .............................................................. 4 5
5.3 Blower Motor .................................................................. 4 5
5.4 Run Capacitor ................................................................. 4 6
5.5 Start Capacitor ................................................................ 4 6
5.6 PTCR Device .................................................................. 4 7
5.7 Compressor .................................................................... 4 7
5.8 Overload Protector .......................................................... 4 7
5.9 Reversing Valve Assembly ............................................... 4 8
5.10 Cold (Freeze) Control ...................................................... 4 8
5.11 Relay, 2-Pole .................................................................. 4 9
5.12 Ambient Sensor .............................................................. 4 9
5.13 Remote Sensor ............................................................... 4 9
5.14 AC Power Module Board .................................................. 5 0
5.15 Fuse .............................................................................. 5 3
5.16 Electric Heater Assembly ................................................. 5 3
5.17 Relay, T91/120V ............................................................. 5 3
SECTION 6
AIR FLOW
6.1 Short Cycle .................................................................... 5 4
6.2 Air Flow Obstruction ........................................................ 5 4
6.3 Air Distribution System ..................................................... 5 4
SECTION 7
OTHER
7.1 Heat Gain/Heat Loss ....................................................... 6 1
7.2 Loose Parts .................................................................... 6 1
7.3 Tubing Vibrations ............................................................ 6 1
7.4 Condenser or Blower Fan ................................................. 6 1
SECTION 8
SEALED SYSTEM
8.1 Recharging ..................................................................... 6 1
8.2 Sealed System Problems ................................................. 6 3
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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE MANUAL

should you encounter one of the following symptoms.

SYMPTOM CAUSE REFER TO STEP

COMFORT CONTROL CENTER SECTION:

1. Turn to "ON" – No display. Reset 1 M

Cable Assembly 5.2

AC Power Module Board 5.14

Comfort Control Center 5.1

2. Turn to "ON" – Has display, improper operation. Operation 1

AC Power Module Board 5.14

Comfort Control Center 5.1

3. Multiple Units: One unit operates and improper Operation 1

operation on other unit(s). Reset 1 M

AC Power Module Board 5.14

Comfort Control Center 5.1

ROOF MOUNTED AIR CONDITIONER SECTION:

1. Unit does not run: No fan, no compressor. Configuration 2 A1,A2,A3

Cable Assembly 5.2

Comfort Control Center 5.1

AC Power Module Board 5.14

2. Fan operates: Compressor will not come on (does Operation 1

not "hum") Cable Assembly 5.2

Cold Control 5.10

AC Power Module Board 5.14 A

Comfort Control Center 5.1

3. Fan Operates: Compressor tries to start, cycles AC Voltage 3.1

"OFF" and "Hums" again, or blows circuit breaker. PTCR 5.6

Start or Run Capacitor 5.5 & 5.4

Overload Protector 5.8

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE MANUAL

SYMPTOM CAUSE REFER TO STEP

(Roof Mounted Air Conditioner Sec. continued)

cycles "OFF", cycles back "ON". Air Flow Obstruction 6.2

Air Distribution System 6.3 A

Overload Protector 5.8

Refrigerant System 8.1

5. Compressor runs, no fan. Wiring 3.3

Run Capacitor 5.4

AC Power Module Board 5.14

Comfort Control Center 5.1

6. Fan runs, but not on all speeds. Wiring 3.3

Cable Assembly 5.2

AC Power Module Board 5.14 A

Comfort Control Center 5.1

7. Air distribution box unit: Evaporator freezes. Operation 1

Cold Control 5.10

Air Flow Obstruction 6.2

Low Charge 8.1

Capillary Tube Blockage 8.2

Evaporator Blockage 8.2

8. Duct in ceiling unit: Evaporator freezes. Operation 1

Cold Control 5.10

Air Flow Obstruction 6.2

Air Distribution System 6.3 A

Low Charge 8.1