Panasonic MVA Series Air Handling Unit Mva18 24 30 36 42 48 60 Fbas6hbcp Installation Operation And Maintenance Manual

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MVA Series units are direct drive vertical and
multi-position Air Handlers delivering nomi-
nal cooling capacities of 1.5 to 5 tons.Units
may be specified with hot water or electric heat-
ing coils to meet space cooling loads or heating
loads or both. Two styles of unit orientation are
available for maximum flexibility.
How to Use this Manual:
This manual gives instructions regarding in-
stallation, operation and maintenance for the
MVA Series air handling units.
Use these instructions in conjunction with
other appropriate instructions, including but
not limited to those instructions supplied with
the outdoor unit. Installation must comply
with all applicable local codes.
GENERAL
Installation and maintenance are to be per-
formedonlyby qualified personnel who are fa-
miliar with local codes and regulations and are
experienced with HVAC equipment of this type.
WARNING: Sharp edges, coil surfaces
and rotating fans are a potential injury
hazard – avoid contact.
WARNING: Hazardous voltage – Discon-
nect and Lock Out all incoming power
sources before servicing or installing unit.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE DEATH.
WARNING: This equipment may be in-
stalled well above finished floor—Use ex-
treme caution when working at heights.
SAFETY WARNING:
Installer should pay particular attention to
the following words:
NOTE–intended to clarify or make instal-
lation easier.
CAUTION–given to prevent equipment
damage.
WARNING–to alert installer that personal
injury and/or equipment damage may
result if installation procedure is not
properly followed.
UNPACKING-CHECK FOR DAMAGE!
Immediately inspect each unit for dam-
age upon receipt.
 Inspect units for external and concealed
damage immediately.
 File any damage claims in accordance
with the Freight Damage Policy and
Terms and Conditions.
 Do not repair damaged units without
written authorization.
 Protect stored units from damage.
MVA Series Air Handling Unit
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Manual 
						

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MVA Series Air Handling Unit
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Manual
Topic Page
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS1, 5
PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE6-7
UNPACKING8
INSTALLATION8
Pre -installa tion8
Rigging8
Unpa cka ging8
Service Clea ra nce s8,11
Return Air & Unit Orie nta tion9
Vertica l to Horizonta l Conve rsion (EEV)10
Unit Suspe nsion or Floor Mount8,12,13
Conde nsa te Dra in12
Ductw ork12
Refrige ra nt Piping14
Ele ctric He a te r Acce ssory14-15
Ele ctrica l16-21
START-UP22-23
Fa n Airflow Ste p-Up23-24
Airflow Da ta23-24
SERVICE25-28
Fa n & Fa n Motor25-26
Filte rs27
Acce ss Pa ne ls27
Coil & Dra in Pa n Se rvice28
ELECTRICAL RATINGS29
DIMENSIONS30
Sta rtup Re port31 
						

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WARNING
CHECK the assembly and component weights to
be sure that the rigging equipment can handle
them safely.
Note also, the centers of gravity and any specific
rigging instructions.
CHECK for adequate ventilation so that fumes will
not migrate through ductwork to occupied spaces
when welding or cutting inside air-handling unit
cabinet or plenum.
WHEN STEAM CLEANING COILS be sure that
the area is clear of personnel.
DO NOT attempt to handle access covers and re-
movable panels on outdoor units when winds are
strong or gusting until you have sufficient help to
control them. Make sure panels are properly se-
cured while repairs are being made to a unit.
DO NOT remove access panel fasteners or open
access doors until fan is completely stopped. Pres-
sure developed by a moving fan can cause exces-
sive force against the panel which can injure per-
sonnel.
DO NOT work on dampers until their operators are
disconnected.
BE SURE that fans are properly grounded before
working on them.
Failure to follow these warnings could result in per-
sonal injury or equipment damage.
DANGER
NEVER enter an enclosed fan cabinet or reach into
a unit while the fan is running.
LOCK OPEN AND TAG the fan motor power dis-
connect switch before working on a fan. Take fuses
with you and note removal on tag. Electric shock
can cause personal injury or death.
LOCK OPEN AND TAG the electric heat coil power
disconnect switch before working on or near heat-
ers.
Failure to follow these warnings could lead to per-
sonal injury or death. 
						

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PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE
Unit Type/Size
Code Selection
01, 02 MV
Generation/Series
Code Selection
03 A
Unit Type/Size
Code Selection NOM Capacity
18
24
3030,000 Btu/hr
36
42
48
60
Primary Coil Type
Code Selection
06F4 ROW DX with electronic expans ion valve, R-410a
Heating Coil
Code Selection
B
Future Use Description
Code Selection
08A
Unit Grade Description
Code Selection
09S
Future Us e
Standard
04, 05
18,000 Btu/hr
24,000 Btu/hr
36,000 Btu/hr
60,000 Btu/hr
Description
Description
07Electric Heat Ready (ready to accept field ins talled EH Acces s ory kit, ordered
s eparately)
42,000 Btu/hr
48,000 Btu/hr
Revis ion Level
Description
Direct Drive Multiposition air handling unit
Description
Description 
						

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Unit Voltage
CodeSelection
106
Controls
CodeSelection
11 H
Return Air Cabinet Options
Ordering Number
CodeSelectionReturn Location
BBottom Return
Drain Pan
CodeSelection
C
Tracking Description
CodeSelection
14P
Unit Orientation
Internal Us e
12
Description
drain pan and cabinet insulation type
13Fiberglas s , Univers al Drainpan - Galvanized
Vert ic al (F ro nt RH Co ndD rain C nx) o r Ho rizo nt alR ight
Description
208/230/1/60 ECM-VE(customer change transf ormer tap f or 208V )
Description
Internal Us e
Description
PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE—CONT’D
P/NDescriptionUnit SizePowerkW*
012-000458-001 FC EH-HEATER MVA-3-1-240 3KW MVA18-60 240/1/60 3
012-000458-002 FC EH-HEATER MVA-5-1-240 5KW MVA18-60 240/1/60 5
012-000458-003 FC EH-HEATER MVA-6-1-240 6KW MVA18-60 240/1/60 6
012-000458-004 FC EH-HEATER MVA-8-1-240 8KW MVA18-60 240/1/60 8
012-000458-005 FC EH-HEATER MVA-9.5-1-240 9.5KW MVA18-60 240/1/60 9.5
Accessory Electric Heater Kits
*Note: If unit power is 208V/1ph/60Hz, then the kW is reduced to 75% of the table value.
P/NDescription
473-550115-0012 FILTER RACK MERV 8 - MVA18/24
473-550115-0022 FILTER RACK MERV 8 - MVA30/36
473-550115-0032 FILTER RACK MERV 8 - MVA42/48
473-550115-0042 FILTER RACK MERV 8 - MVA60
473-550116-0014 FILTER RACK MERV 13 - MVA18/24
473-550116-0024 FILTER RACK MERV 13 - MVA30/36
473-550116-0034 FILTER RACK MERV 13 - MVA42/48
473-550116-0044 FILTER RACK MERV 13 - MVA60
Accessory Filter Kits 
						

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Pre-installation
1. Check items received against packing list.
2. Do not stack unit components or accesso-
ries during storage. Stacking can cause
damage or deformation.
3. If unit is to be stored for more than 2 weeks
prior to installation, observe the following
precautions:
a. Choose a dry storage site that is rea-
sonably level and sturdy to prevent un-
due stress or permanent damage to the
unit structure or components. Do not
store unit on vibrating surface. Damage
to stationary bearings can occur. Set
unit off ground if in heavy rain area.
b. Remove all fasteners and other small
parts from jobsite to minimize theft. Tag
and store parts in a safe place until
needed.
c. Cover entire unit with a tarp or plastic
coverall. Extend cover under unit if
stored on ground. Secure cover with
adequate tie-downs or store indoors.
Be sure all coil connections have pro-
tective shipping caps.
d. Monthly — Remove tarp from unit, en-
ter fan section through access door or
through fan inlet, and rotate fan and
motor slowly by hand to redistribute the
bearing grease and to prevent bearing
corrosion.
Rigging —Do not remove shipping skids or
protective covering until unit is ready for final
placement. Use slings and spreader bars as ap-
plicable to lift unit.Do not lift unit by coil connec-
tions or headers.
Do not remove protective caps from coil
piping connections until ready to connect
piping.
WARNING-AUXILIARY DRAIN PAN
RECOMMMENDED:
This product has an auxiliary condensate drain
which should be piped to a condensate overflow
sensor or safe drain location or both to protect
the equipment and property from damage in the
case of condensate overflow.
In addition, the International Mechanical Code
(IMC) section 307.2.3 requires the use of auxil-
iary drain pans. Many municipalities have
adopted this code.
This practice represents the standard for profes-
sional installation whether or not this code has
been adopted in a specific municipality or terri-
tory. As such, water damages that would have
been prevented had an auxiliary pan been de-
ployed will not be considered for compensation.
This position is taken regardless of whether the
source of the moisture was specified as a po-
tential failure mode in the applicable building
code or not. A freeze burst, cracked drain pan,
failed weld, or corrosion induced leak are some
of the potential failure modes that are mitigated
when an auxiliary pan is properly installed. Pro-
fessional installers recognize the value of pro-
tecting customer assets against foreseeable
events. Customers who choose to avoid the
cost of common protective measures waive their
right to seek damages when those foreseeable
events occur. If the product is located above a
living space or where damage may result from
condensate overflow, install a watertight pan of
corrosion-resistant metal beneath the unit to
catch over-flow which may result from clogged
drains or from other reasons. Provide proper
drain piping for this auxiliary pan. Consult local
codes for additional precautions before installa-
tion.
Unpackaging
1. Remove all packaging and any foreign mate-
rial from unit.
2. Check blower wheel for free rotation.
3. Check copper lines, coil etc. for internal or
hidden damage.
Return Air and Unit Orientation
Units may be positioned in several configura-
tions depending on the return air configura-
tion selected—see Figure 1.
NOTE: Right and left return units are not
recommended for horizontal installation.
Service Clearance
The fan coil is completely serviceable from
the front. Units are approved for 0” (zero
INSTALLATION
inches) of clearance. This allows substan-
tial freedom in the positioning of the unit to
best serve the requirements of the struc-
ture.
Unit Support
Floor mounting: Unit may be mounted on a
housekeeping pad, floor, platform or plenum.
Provide a suitable isolation pad to minimize
sound transmission to the structure.CAU-
TION! Make sure to allow enough eleva-
tion to permit construction of the conden-
sate trap. Also allow enough elevation
and clearance for opening the filter door
(removes to the front).See Service Clear-
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INSTALLATION
Figure 1
Return Configurations and
Unit Orientations
NOTE:
Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV)
must be oriented vertically, and is
shipped for vertical cabinet orienta-
tion.
For horizontal cabinet orientation,
follow procedure to rotate the EEV
assembly.Refer to Figure 2.
WARNING
FOR HORIZONTAL CABINET ORIEN-
TATION, EEV MUST BE ROTATED TO
VERTICAL POSITION! Failure to reori-
ent the EEV can result in improper
unit operation or equipment damage
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INSTALLATION—VERTICAL TO HORIZON-
TAL CONVERSION—EEV ROTATION
WARNING
FOR HORIZONTAL CABINET
ORIENTATION, EEV MUST
BE ROTATED TO VERTICAL
POSITION! Failure to reori-
ent the EEV in VERTICAL
position can result in improp-
er unit operation or equip-
ment damage or dangerous
condition.
CONVERSION PROCEDURE:
1. UNIT IS SHIPPED WITH NITROGEN
CHARGE. IF UNIT HAS ALREADY BEEN
CHARGED WITH REFRIGERANT, REMOVE RE-
FRIGERANT CHARGE PER LOCAL CODES BE-
FORE PERFORMING CONVERSION PROCE-
DURE.
2. REMOVE PIPING PLUGS AND SAVE FOR LAT-
ER USE. NITROGEN WILL DISCHARGE FROM
COIL.
3.REMOVE PIPING GROMMETS;REMOVE LIQ-
UID INLET CAP FOR HORIZONTAL POSITION.
4. REMOVE BLOWER PANEL, LEFT AND RIGHT
COIL PANELS
5. SECURE EEV BRACKET WITH WRENCH AND
TURN COUPLING FLANGE NUT COUNTER
CLOCKWISE WITH 3/4 WRENCH TO LOOSEN
AND DISCONNECT COUPLING. THE COU-
PLING TAIL NUT SHOULD BE ALLOW ED TO
TURN FREELY.
6. REPOSITION EXPANSION VALVE ASSEMBLY
AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2d. ENSURE EXPAN-
SION VALVE IS VERTICAL WITHIN +/- 15 DEG
WITH UNIT INSTALLED IN HORIZONTAL POSI-
TION
7. REATTACH COUPLING AND
TIGHTEN TO 10-12 FT LBS
WHILE SECURING EEV BRACK-
ET WITH WRENCH.
8. AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO
STEP 5 COUPLING MAY BE
TIGHTENED UNTIL NO
THREADS ARE SHOWING
AND COUPLING IS BOT-
TOMED OUT. THEN TURN
AN ADDITIONAL 60 DEG
(OR ONE HEX FLAT) TO
TIGHTEN.
9. REINSTALL FRONT
PANELS, GROMMETS,
AND PIPING PLUGS.
Figure 2a-
Vertical
Orientation
Figure 2b-
Vertical
Orientation
Figure 2c-Vertical
Orientation, Panels
Removed
Figure 2d-Horizontal
Orientation
Detail A-
EEV Detail
EEV IN VERTICALORIENTATION
EEV BRACKET