INSTALLATION AND

OWNER’S MANUAL

PCU/PCUH - SERIES B
SINGLE-COMPRESSOR CONDENSING UNIT

QUALITY • FLEXIBILITY • VISION

 CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................1

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ............................................1

INSTALLATION OF UNIT .............................................. 2-4

PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................4

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ....................................5

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE .........................................6

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .........................................6

PHYSICAL DATA ................................................................7

REFRIGERANT TUBING DATA..........................................8

PIOM[PCU-Bs]04/2001-02
 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

This installation manual covers the following PEAKE units.

PCU/PCUH 009 PCU/PCUH 012

PCU/PCUH 018 PCU/PCUH 024
PCU/PCUH 030 PCU/PCUH 036
PCU/PCUH 048 PCU/PCUH 060

GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

PEAKE air conditioning systems are designed for external Installation and servicing of air conditioning equipment can be
temperatures ranging from 21oC to 52 oC (70oF to 126oF). Each hazardous due to system pressure and electrical components.
system comprises of a fan coil unit and a condensing unit.
Only trained and qualified service personnel should install, repair or
Upon receipt, an immediate check must be made for any damage service air conditioning equipment.
sustained in transit. If any damage is detected, proceed as indicated
on your warranty certificate. Units should be stored in the original When working on air conditioning equipment, observe the
packing until they are required for installation. precautions stated in the literature, tags and labels attached to the
unit and any other safety precautions that may apply.
Prior to installation, remove unit from carton and check for:
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses and work gloves. Use
4 Any outer physical damage to unit. quencher cloth for brazing and unbrazing operations. Have a fire
4 Any parts that may have come loose during transit, e.g. Fan extinguisher available during brazing operations.
Propeller.
4 Information package, i.e. Installation and Owner's Manual,
Warranty Certificate, etc. WARNING!
BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
PEAKE Condensing Units are supplied without metering devices. OPERATIONS ON UNIT, TURN OFF MAIN POWER
SWITCH TO UNIT. ELECTRICAL SHOCK COULD
However, your local distributor may especially request that the
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH!
condensing unit be provided with the metering device. Condensing
units may also be prewired for either 230 Volts or 24 Volts
(control) voltage. Carefully read the label on the carton to ensure
that your fan coil unit is compatible with your condensing unit.
Ensure that:

4 Line (supply) voltages are matching

4 Low (control) voltages are matching
4 Metering device is installed either in Fan Coil unit or Condensing
unit.

NOTICE
Satisfactory air conditioning depends greatly on the quality of installation. Please ensure that your air conditioning unit is installed by a qualified
or knowledgeable air conditioning technician.

Your PEAKE equipment is covered by a LIMITED WARRANTY against defects in workmanship for a 1-year period.

Please read your Limited Warranty Certificate carefully

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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALL OUTDOOR UNIT

Unpack Unit

Move to final location. Remove carton taking care not to

damage unit.

Mounting
The unit may be mounted in one of three ways
- on the ground (see Figure 2-1)
- on the rooftop (see Figure 2-2)
- suspended on wall mounting brackets (see Figure 2-3)

Minimum
Clearance
15cm (6in)

Figure 1
Location of Unit

SELECT LOCATION
(see figure 1)
Figure 2-1
The air cooled condensing unit should be installed Condensing Unit on Ground
outdoors, for example, on a terrace, balcony or suspended
from an external wall on a wall bracket. The unit should
also be located as close as possible to the fan coil unit.
The following points should be complied for correct
operation and ease of service. Minimum
Clearance
15cm (6in)

1. For airflow clearance, the air discharge side of the

condensing unit should be free from obstruction and any
obstacles should be at least 1.5 m (5.0 ft.) away. Load Bearing Wall

2. The side of the condensing unit with refrigeration

connections should have at least 76 cm (30 in.) clearance Figure 2-2
to ensure easy access to the service compartment. Condensing Unit on Rooftop

3. For airflow clearance, all of the remaining sides of the Minimum

Clearance
15cm (6in)
condensing unit should be free from any obstruction. Any
nearby obstacles should be at least 15 cm (6.0 in.) away.

NOTE: The manufacturer recommends for units installed

at different levels,
• the outdoor unit above the indoor unit should have
a maximum difference allowance of 6 m (20 ft).
• the outdoor unit below the indoor unit should have
a maximum difference allowance of 6 m (20 ft). Wall Mounting Bracket

Figure 2-3
Suspended Condensing Unit 2
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Ground Mounting 3. Position the unit as shown in Figure 2-3.

1. Position the unit as shown in figure 2-1.
2. If necessary, the unit may be bolted to the surface
on which it rests via bolt holes 1.3 cm (1/2 in. dia.)
located in the skids. (See figure 2-4 to obtain the
spacing of the bolt holes.)
4. Bolt the unit into place using the bolt holes 1.3 cm
(1/2 in. dia.) located in the skids.
5. T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r r e c o m m e n d s t h a t v i b r a t i o n
isolators be installed to minimize transmission of
vibration and noise.

3. The manufacturer recommends that vibration

isolators be installed to minimize transmission of
vibration and noise.

Figure 2-4
Diagram of the Location of Bolt Holes on Condensing Unit

Figure 2-6
PCU MODEL A (mm) B (mm) Mounting of Brackets
009 276 526
012 276 526 MAKE REFRIGERANT CONNECTIONS
018 276 526
024 380 600
030 380 600 NOTE: REFRIGERANT CONNECTIONS
036 380 600 SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED
048 460 680 AIR CONDITIONING/REFRIGERATION
060 460 680 TECHNICIAN.

The following are required:

Figure 2-5
Table of the Location of bolt holes on Condensing Unit
Rooftop Mounting
1. Locate unit at least 15 cm (6 in.) above roof surface.
Where possible place above a load-bearing wall as
shown in Figure 2-2.
2. Follow Ground Mounting instructions as mentioned
previously.
Suspended Wall Mounting
1. To suspend unit from an external wall, wall
mounting brackets must be used.
1. Two refrigeration copper interconnecting pipes.
(See Physical Data Table on page 7and Refrigerant
Tubing Data on page 8 for Piping Connections.)
2. Standard flaring tools for flare nut couplings.
3. Insulation for refrigeration copper interconnecting
pipes.
Ensure the following:
1. The recommended maximum equivalent length of pipe
is 15m (49.2 ft.) for all models. For piping requirements
beyond 15 m (49.2 ft.), consult your local distributor.
2. The liquid and suction pipe diameter (See Physical
Data on page 7).

2. Mount brackets on wall using 0.95 cm (3/8 in.) bolts
as shown in Figure 2-6. Refer to Figure 2-5 for the
appropriate values of A and B.
3
Connection of interconnecting pipes with flare nut
couplings:
1. Unscrew the flare nut from the connector.
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Top
2. Slip the flare nut on to the interconnecting pipe. Panel

3. Flare the end of the pipe using the appropriate flaring

tools.

4. Place the end of the interconnecting pipe over the

connector and screw the flare nut back on.

5. Pressure test the system to 300 psi.

6. Vacuum the system to 300 microns and charge with

Refrigerant 22 (R22).

NOTE: Units are supplied fully charged with R-22.

Figure 3
MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Location of Top Panel

PRECAUTIONS

ALL ELECTRICAL WORK SHOULD BE

CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 1. Wait at least three minutes after
AND CONFORM TO LOCAL CODES AND shutdown before restarting the unit
STANDARDS. to allow equalisation of the gas
pressures within the compressor.
This helps decrease the starting
pressure on the compressor thus
1. Before installing the air conditioning unit, ensure that
ensuring a longer life-span.
the electrical supply voltage is adequate for the
operating voltage and current required by the unit as
specified on the nameplate label, located on the unit.

2. It is imperative that the unit be electrically grounded 2. Do not obstruct the outdoor unit
before use. The manufacturer accepts no liability if intake or discharge to ensure proper
this safety requirement is not observed. air circulation.

3. Use a fuse or circuit breaker as indicated by the

nameplate MOCP (Maximum Overcurrent Protection)
value or refer to Physical Data on page 7. 3. Do not insert foreign materials
into the intake or discharge of the
4. M a k e t h e e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t i o n s ( s e e p a g e 6 ) outdoor unit.
connecting the indoor unit to the outdoor unit.

Note: Power supply may be connected to the indoor or

outdoor unit.
4. The wiring and circuit protection
5. The terminals in the outdoor unit are accessed through must be in accordance with local
the top panel. Remove the top panel (see Figure 3), pass codes.
the cable through the knockouts provided in the back
panel then make connection. The electrical schematic
is located on the inside of the top panel.

6. For trouble shooting purposes, use detailed electrical

5. Service the unit regularly.
schematic located on unit.

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 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

WARNING: BE SURE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING THE

SYSTEM.

•Use soft cotton cloths with mild detergent in warm •Do not use thinners, chemicals, or abrasives as these
water to clean the casing. will damage the unit.

•Ensure surrounding environment is kept clean, to •For continuing high performance, and to minimize
prevent coils from becoming dirty or obstructed. possible equipment failure, it is essential that periodic
maintenance be performed on the equipment.

The chart shown below lists various preventative operations that should be carried out periodically to prolong the
life and maintain the efficiency of your air conditioning unit. Such operations should only be performed by a
qualified air conditioning/refrigeration technician.

PREVENTATIVE TEMPERATE TROPICAL

MAINTENANCE CLIMATE CLIMATE
OPERATIONS
every every every every
four year four six
mths. mths. mths.
Outdoor Unit
Clean outdoor √ √
coil
Clean electrical √ √
parts
Check tightness of √ √
electrical connections
Clean fan and check √ √
tightness
Clean compressor √ √
vibration dampers
Add oil to outdoor fan √ √
motor
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 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

If your system is not functioning properly, please follow our checking procedures to determine if there is a genuine
fault.

(A) When the compressor does not operate:

1. Check whether power is switched "On" or "Off" from the indoor unit control.

2. Check whether the power circuit breaker has tripped off.

3. Check thermostat setting. If thermostat setting is greater than room

temperature, compressor will be off.

4. Check for loose electrical connections.

(B) When compressor is operating but cooling is insufficient:

1. Check whether air filters located in the fan coil unit are dirty or blocked.

2. Check whether the airflow of the fan coil unit is restricted.

3. Check whether there is an increase in the number of people in the room.

4. Check whether all the doors and windows are closed properly.

(C) When condensing unit is not operating:

1. Check whether power is switched "On" or "Off" from the indoor unit control.

2. Check whether the power circuit breaker has tripped off.

3. Check wiring between indoor and outdoor units according to electrical

schematics.

4. Check voltage supply.

(D) When system is noisy:

1. Check whether unit is securely mounted.

2. Check whether there is excessive piping vibration. Support where required.

3. Check whether unit is mounted with vibration isolators.

4. Check whether panels are fastened securely.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Please refer to the Electrical Connection diagram illustrated in the relevant fan coil/air handler installation manual when connecting
the indoor to the outdoor unit.

NOTE: The electrical schematic diagrams are located on the inside of the top panel.

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 PHYSICAL DATA

PCU-B series Single-Compressor Condensing Unit

60 HZ

MODEL PCU 009 012 018 024 030 036 048 060
NOMINAL COOLING CAPACITY Btu/h 9,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 48,000 60,000
DIMENSION W x D x H mm 705x252x529 705x252x529 705x252x529 830x330x649 830x330x649 830x330x955 908x405x955 908x405x955
NET WEIGHT kg 33 35 47 68 71 81 88 89
POWER SUPPLY V-Ph-Hz 208/230 -1-60
MCA 5.94 7.25 10.62 15.12 19.25 21.60 34.60 39.90
MOCP 10 15 20 25 35 40 60 70
POWER INPUT 60 Hz W 983 1,200 1,799 2,560 3,188 3,945 5,796 6,813
RUNNING CURRENT A 4.75 5.80 8.50 12.10 15.40 17.50 26.50 30.70
STARTING CURRENT A 21.50 29.00 38.00 58.00 73.00 77.90 115.50 136.50
COMPRESSOR
Type Rotary Reciprocating Hermatic
Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
REFRIGERANT R22
FAN TYPE Propeller Fan
PIPING CONNECTIONS
Suction in. 3/8 3/8 1/2 5/8 5/8 3/4 3/4 3/4
Liquid in. 1/4 1/4 1/4 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION in. 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8

50 HZ
MODEL PCU 009 012 018 024 030 036 048
NOMINAL COOLING CAPACITY Btu/h 9,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 48,000
DIMENSION W x D x H mm 705x252x529 705x252x529 705x252x529 830x330x649 830x330x649 830x330x954 908x405x955
NET WEIGHT kg 33 35 47 68 71 81 89
POWER SUPPLY V-Ph-Hz 220/240 -1-50
MCA 6.12 7.88 10.75 15.0 18.88 21.0 39.90
MOCP 10 15 20 30 35 40 70
POWER INPUT 50 Hz W 1,024 1,316 1,797 2,570 3,156 3,574 6,820
RUNNING CURRENT A 4.90 6.30 8.60 12.20 15.10 17.00 30.70
STARTING CURRENT A 21.0 28.0 43.0 55.9 59.0 83.9 136.5
COMPRESSOR
Reciprocating
Type Rotary Hermatic
Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
REFRIGERANT R22
FAN TYPE Propeller Fan
PIPING CONNECTIONS
Suction in. 3/8 3/8 1/2 5/8 5/8 3/4 3/4
Liquid in. 1/4 1/4 1/4 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION in. 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8

THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO ON-GOING RESEARCH AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT.

Legend: MCA - Minimum Circuit Amps.

MOCP - Maximum Overcurrent Protection (fuses or circuit breakers).
Note: Units are rated in accordance with A.R.I. specifications. Cooling Standard: 80°F db (dry bulb), 67°F wb (wet bulb)
indoor entering air temperature and 95°F db (dry bulb) outdoor entering air.

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 REFRIGERANT TUBING DATA

C on den sin g U n it R efrigeran t T u bin g D ata

Table 1
M ode l PCU 18 24 30 36 48 60

a
Fac tory Charge, Oz. 36 58 68 118 135 140

Refrigerant Suc tion 1/2" I.D.Flare 5/8" I.D. Flare 3/4" I.D. Flare 3/4" I.D. Flare
Connec tion Size on Unit

Refrigerant Liquid 1/4" I.D. Flare 3/8" I.D. Flare 3/8" I.D. Flare
Connec tion Size on Unit

Re com m e nde d Suction and Liquid Line Size s (O .D.) For V arious Le ngth Runs
Lengths up to 20 Feet Suction 1/2" O.D. 5/8" 0.D. 3/4" O.D.
Liquid 1/4" O.D. 3/8" O.D.
Lengths 20 to 30 Feet Suction 5/8" O.D. 3/4" O.D. 7/8" O.D.
Liquid 1/4" O.D. 3/8" O.D.
Lengths 31 to 45 Feet Suction 5/8" O.D. 3/4" O.D. 7/8" O.D.
20' 1/4"O.D.Balance
Liquid 5/16" O.D. 3/8" O.D. 25' 3/8"O.D.Balanc e 1/2" O.D.
Lengths 46 to 60 Feet Suction 3/4" O.D. 3/4" OR 7/8" O. D. See Capac ity Multiplier 7/8" OR 1 1/8" O.D. See Capacity Multiplier 1 1/8" O.D.
15' 1/4" O.D.
Liquid Balance 5/16" O.D. 3/8" O.D. 20' 3/8" O.D. Balance 1/2" O.D.
Lengths 61 to 90 Feet Suction 3/4" O.D. 3/4" OR 7/8" O. D. See Capac ity Multiplier 7/8" OR 1 1/8" O.D. See Capacity Multiplier 1 1/8" O.D.
Liquid 5/16" O.D. 3/8" O.D. 20' 3/8" O.D. Balanc e 1/2" O.D. 10' 3/8" O.D. Balance 1/2" O.D.
Lengths 91 to 120 Feet Suction 3/4" O.D. 3/4" OR 7/8" O. D. See Capac ity Multiplier 7/8" OR 1 1/8" O.D. See Capacity Multiplier 1 1/8" O.D.
80' 5/16" O.D.
Liquid Balanc e 3/8" O.D. 3/8" O.D. 1/2" O.D.
b
Capacity M ultiplie r for V ary ing Suction Line Size s and Le ngth Runs

Suc tion Tubing 5/8 5/8 3/4 3/4 3/4 7/8 7/8 7/8
Size O.D. 3/4 3/4 7/8 7/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8

30 Ft. Length 1.00 .98 1.00 .99 .99 1.00 .99 .99
1.01 1.00 1.01 1.00 1.00 1.01 1.00 1.00
1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01

60 Ft. Length .98 .96 .98 .97 .97 .98 .97 .97
1.00 .98 1.00 .99 .99 1.00 1.00 1.00
1.00 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01

90 Ft. Length .97 .94 .97 .96 .94 .96 .96 .95
.99 .97 .99 .98 .98 1.00 .99 .99
.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00

120 Ft. Length .95 .91 .95 .94 .92 .94 .94 .93
.99 .95 .99 .98 .97 .99 .99 .99
.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00

a - Fac tory charge is suffic ient for 20ft of recommended liquid line and b - Capac ity multiplier x Rated capacity = Ac tual c apac ity
matching evaporator. For different lengths, adjust charge ac cordingly Example - 030 with 60' of 3/4" O.D. Suction Line
1/4" liquid line +/- 0.3 oz. per foot 30,000 x 0.98 - 29,400 BTUH
5/16" liquid line +/- 0.4 oz. per foot
3/8" liquid line +/- 0.6 oz. per foot
1/2" liquid line +/- 1.2 oz. per foot

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177 WESTERN MAIN ROAD, COCORITE,
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