Ruud ANL-AZ 13 SEER Series, Installation Instructions Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING:

Improper installation, or installation not made in 
accordance with these instructions, can result 

in unsatisfactory operation and/or dangerous 

conditions and can cause the related warranty 
not to apply.

The condensing unit is designed to operate with 

standard 24 VAC thermostats and air handlers or 

gas furnaces� 
This installation instruction manual contains 

complete instructions for installation and setup 

using conventional 24 VAC controls� Please refer 

to the manufacturer’s specification sheets for 

complete performance data, thermostat, and 

accessory listings� 
The information contained in this manual has 

been prepared to assist in the proper installation, 

operation, and maintenance of the air conditioning 

system� 
Read this manual and any instructions packaged 

with separate equipment required to make up the 

system prior to installation� Homeowner should 

retain this manual for future reference�
To achieve optimum efficiency and capacity, the 

indoor cooling coils listed in the manufacturer’s 

specification sheet must be used for this model 

heat pump�

Checking Product Received

Upon receiving unit, inspect it for any shipping 

damage� Claims for damage, either apparent or 

concealed, should be filed immediately with the 

shipping company� Check model number, electrical 

characteristics, and accessories to determine if they 

are correct� Check system components (indoor coil, 

outdoor unit, air handler/furnace, etc�) to make sure 

they are properly matched�

Application

Before specifying any air conditioning equipment, 

a survey of the structure and a heat gain 

calculation must be made� A cooling heat gain 

calculation determines the amount of heat needed 

to be removed� A heat gain calculation also 

calculates the extra heat load caused by sunlight 

and by humidity removal� These factors must be 

considered before selecting an air conditioning 

system to provide year-round comfort� The Air 

Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) 

J Manual method of load calculation is one 

recognized procedure for determining the heating 

and cooling load�
After the proper equipment combination has 

been selected, satisfying both sensible and 

latent requirements, the system must be properly 

installed� Only then can the unit provide the 

comfort it was designed to provide�
There are several factors that installers must 

consider�

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Outdoor unit location 

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Indoor unit blower speed and airflow

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Proper equipment evacuation 

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Supply and return air duct design and sizing

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Refrigerant charge 

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System air balancing

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Diffuser and return air grille location and sizing

General Information