Rheem RHPL-HM2421JC, Installation Instructions Manual

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7.0 REFRIGERANT CONNECTIONS

Keep the coil connections sealed until refrigerant connections are to be made. See the
Installation Instructions for the outdoor unit for details on line sizing, tubing installation,
and charging information.

Coil is shipped with a low (5 - 10 PSIG) pressure charge of dry nitrogen. Evacuate the
system before charging with refrigerant.

Install refrigerant tubing so that it does not block service access to the front of the unit.

Nitrogen should flow through the refrigerant lines while brazing.

Use a brazing shield to protect the cabinet’s paint from being damaged by torch flames.

After the refrigerant connections are made, seal the gap around the connections with
pressure sensitive gasket. If necessary, cut the gasket into two pieces for a better seal.

7.1 TEV SENSING BULB

IMPORTANT: DO NOT perform any soldering with the TEV bulb attached to any line.

After soldering operations have been completed, clamp the TEV bulb securely on the
suction line at the 10 to 2 o’clock position with the strap provided in the parts bag. 

Insulate the TEV sensing bulb and suction line with the provided pressure sensitive
insulation (size 4” x 7”) and secure with provided wire ties.

IMPORTANT: TEV sensing bulb should be located on a horizontal section of suction
line, just outside of coil box.

7.2 CONDENSATE DRAIN TUBING

Consult local codes or ordinances for specific requirements.

IMPORTANT: When making drain fitting connections to the drain pan, use a thin layer
of Teflon paste, silicone or Teflon tape and install hand tight.

IMPORTANT: When making drain fitting connections to drain pan, do not overtighten.
Overtightening fittings can split pipe connections on the drain pan.

• Install drain lines so they do not block service access to front of the unit. Minimum

clearance of 24 inches is required for filter, coil or blower removal and service access.

• Make sure unit is level or pitched slightly toward primary drain connection so that

water will drain completely from the pan. (See Figure 13.)

• Do not reduce drain line size less than connection size provided on condensate drain

pan.

• All drain lines must be pitched downward away from the unit a minimum of 1/8” per

foot of line to ensure proper drainage.

• Do not connect condensate drain line to a closed or open sewer pipe. Run conden-

sate to an open drain or outdoors.

• The drain line should be insulated where necessary to prevent sweating and damage

due to condensate forming on the outside surface of the line.

• Make provisions for disconnecting and cleaning of the primary drain line should it

become necessary. Install a 3 in. trap in the primary drain line as close to the unit as
possible. Make sure that the top of the trap is below connection to the drain pan to
allow complete drainage of pan (See Figure 21).