INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT PUMP INDOOR COILS

INTRODUCTION
Vexar coils are designed specifically for use with various models of manufactured housing gas furnaces or electric furnaces in both
down-flow and up-flow applications, as long as the coil was manufactured after 03/01/08 as shown in the serial number. A metal pan
will be required on up flow oil furnaces.

These instructions are prim arily intended to assist qualified individuals trained and experienced in the proper installation
of this type of equipm ent. Som e state codes require insta llation and service personnel to be licensed. R efer to
authorities having jurisdiction for additional guidance. R em em ber that the C lean A ir A ct of 1990 requires technician
certification for handling refrigerant.

NOTE: EFFICIENCY AND CAPACITY RATINGS ARE LISTED IN CURRENT AHRI UNITARY DIRECTORY FOR
VEXAR COIL MODEL NUMBERS MATCHED WITH OUTDOOR CONDENSING OR HEAT PUMP UNITS. AIR
CONDITIONING COIL MATCHES ARE LISTED IN INDOOR UNIT MANUFACTURER AIR CONDITIONING
SECTION. HEAT PUMP COIL MATCHES ARE LISTED IN INDOOR COIL MANUFACTURER HEAT PUMP
SECTION. MISMATCHED SYSTEMS MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY AND MAY CAUSE LOSS OF WARRANTY.

Style Piston or TXV Operational Range of the

Crest Replaces Device Extra Pistons metering device (s) (see A B C Face Area
Vexar Vexar Installed in in box for use specific application sheet
Model # Model # Connection Coil on other sizes for outdoor unit match)*
1836QA 1837QA QC TXV (R-22) N/A 1.5-3.0 18" 19 5/8" 14" 4.0 sq ft
1836SA 1837SA SWT TXV (R-22) N/A 1.5-3.0 18" 19 5/8" 14" 4.0 sq ft
1849QA 1848QA QC TXV (R-22) N/A 2.5-4.0 18" 19 5/8" 18" 4.0 sq ft
1849SA 1848SA SWT TXV (R-22) N/A 2.5-4.0 18" 19 5/8" 18" 4.0 sq ft
1854QA N/A QC TXV (R-22) N/A 2.5-5.0 18" 19 5/8" 18 1/2" 4.0 sq ft
1854SA N/A SWT TXV (R-22) N/A 2.5-5.0 18" 19 5/8" 18 1/2" 4.0 sq ft
1856SA N/A SWT TXV (R-22) N/A 2.5-5.0 18" 19 5/8" 24 1/2" 5.3 sq ft
1856QA N/A QC TXV (R-22) N/A 2.5-5.0 18" 19 5/8" 24 1/2" 5.3 sq ft
1830Q4A N/A QC TXV (R-410A) N/A 1.5-2.5 18" 19 5/8" 14" 3.1 sq ft
1830S4A N/A SWT TXV (R-410A) N/A 1.5-2.5 18" 19 5/8" 14" 3.1 sq ft
1836Q4A N/A QC TXV (R-410A) N/A 1.5-3.0 18" 19 5/8" 18" 4.0 sq ft
1836S4A N/A SWT TXV (R-410A) N/A 1.5-3.0 18" 19 5/8" 18" 4.0 sq ft
1843Q4A N/A QC TXV (R-410A) N/A 2.5-4.0 18" 19 5/8" 16.5" 3.6 sq ft
1843S4A N/A SWT TXV (R-410A) N/A 2.5-4.0 18" 19 5/8" 16.5" 3.6 sq ft
1854Q4A N/A QC TXV (R-410A) N/A 2.5-5.0 18" 19 5/8" 18 1/2" 4.0 sq ft
1854S4A N/A SWT TXV (R-410A) N/A 2.5-5.0 18" 19 5/8" 18 1/2" 4.0 sq ft
1856Q4A N/A QC TXV (R-410A) N/A 2.5-5.0 18" 19 5/8" 24 1/2" 5.3 sq ft
1856S4A N/A SWT TXV (R-410A) N/A 2.5-5.0 18" 19 5/8" 24 1/2" 5.3 sq ft

ATTENTION!
SOME VEXAR COILS COME WITH A TXV AS THE METERING DEVICE.
HOWEVER, THE SENSOR BULB IS NOT MOUNTED DUE TO POTENTIAL
HEAT DAMAGE AND/OR PROPER BULB LOCATION. THEREFORE,
AFTER THE SUCTION AND LIQUID LINE HAVE BEEN PROPERLY
CONNECTED TO THE COIL THE BULB CAN NOW BE MOUNTED ON THE
SUCTION LINE. MANY TIMES, DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS IN
MANUFACTURED HOUSING APPLICATIONS IT WILL REQUIRE THE
SENSOR BULB TO BE MOUNTED VERTICALLY. IF THAT IS THE
CASE THE BULB SHOULD BE LOCATED AT LEAST 6” AWAY FROM
ANY BEND (ELBOW) AND FASTENED ON THE TUBING SIDE
OPPOSITE THE PLANE OF THE BEND. THE BULB SHOULD BE
INSULATED USING THERMAL INSULATION TO PROTECT IT FROM THE
EFFECTS OF THE SURROUNDING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
(SEE PAGE 5)

CAUTION! NOTE!
ALL SWEAT CONNECT COILS ARE SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY VEXAR COILS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES INSTALLED WHEN AIR
PRESSURIZED WITH NITROGEN. THEY DO NOT CONTAIN ANY CONDITIONING IS ADDED TO MANUFACTURED HOUSING FURNACES
HCFC22. ALL QUICK CONNECT COILS ARE SHIPPED WITH A HCFC22 WILL COMPLY TO HUD REGULATIONS REQUIRING THIRD PARTY
HOLDING CHARGE. APPROVALS. EFFICIENCY AND CAPACITY RATINGS AS REQUIRED BY
HUD ARE LISTED IN CURRENT AHRI DIRECTORY FOR VEXAR MATCHED
WITH OUTDOOR UNITS. THESE COIL RATINGS ARE BASED ON AIR
QUANITIES CONSISTENT WITH THOSE THAT ARE ENCOUNTERED IN
TYPICAL MANUFACTURED HOUSING AIR CONDITIONING
APPLICATIONS.

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GENERAL COIL INSTALLATION NOTES THROUGH INSTALLATIONS ON ELECTRIC
FURNACES. FAILURE TO PROVIDE CAN
1. A ll coils are shipped pressurized w ith either RESULT IN IMPROPER DRAINAGE OR
nitrogen or H C F C 22. C oils w ith sw eat POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD.
connections are shipped w ith a nitrogen holding
charge w hile coils equipped w ith quick connects
are shipped w ith a H C F C 22 holding charge. ATTENTION!
ALL COILS SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR
PRESSURE BEFORE INSTALLATION! IF IT IS MANDATORY TO USE AN EMERGENCY
THERE IS NO PRESSURE PRESENT, THE AUXILIARY DRAIN PAN WITH ANY COIL OR AIR
COIL MAY HAVE DEVELOPED A LEAK HANDLER INSTALLED IN AN ATTIC OR ABOVE A
DURING SHIPMENT AND SHOULD BE FINISHED CEILING. IT MUST HAVE ITS OWN DRAIN
LINE (A WATER TRAP IS NOT NECESSARY) WITH ITS
RETURNED TO THE POINT OF PURCHASE OUTPUT INTO AN OPEN DRAIN (NOT A CLOSED
FOR EXCHANGE. SEWER). IT SHOULD ALLOW EASY VISUAL
INSPECTION SO THAT IF CONDENSATE FLOW IS
O n a quick connect coil, test for pressure by pushing SEEN THE HOMEOWNER KNOWS THAT THE COIL
against the diaphragm located inside the quick connect DRAIN PAN LINES ARE PLUGGED AND NEED
fitting on the suction m anifold. If you are not able to MAINTENANCE
depress the diaphragm , the coil contains a H C F C 22
holding charge. 8. R efrigerant piping is critical on any coil installation
To test for pressure on a coil equipped w ith sw eat w hen the outdoor unit is to be located below the
fittings, depress the shrader valve located on the level of the coil. F or proper piping design
suction m anifold. considerations, refer to the g uidelines furnished
by the m anufacturer of the outdoor unit.
2. The blo w er and duct system m ust be properly 9. C heck all field installed refrigerant connections
sized in order to provide a dequate cooling and w ith electronic leak detector, halide torch, or soap
heating perform ance. S elect the correct m otor bubbles.
speed tap on the furnace blow er to give the 10. R efer to installation instructions provided w ith the
required C F M needed for rated cooling capacity outdoor unit, gas or electric furnace, and line sets
or upgrade the blow er assem bly to attain the for com pletion of system installation.
proper C F M . R eturn air filters of generous size
m ust be provided, in order to avoid contam inating INSTALLATION WITH ELECTRIC FURNACE:
the coil, blow er and ductw ork, or restricting
necessary airflow . F ailure to deliver the proper air Typical electric furnace installation consists of a
flow across the indoor coil w ill cause system coil without cabinet installed on top of a downflow
and/or com ponent, i.e. TXV , perform ance furnace or the coil inside a cavity on either a
problem s. downflow or upflow furnace,
3. It is essential that the indoor coil and outdoor T h e fo llo w in g V e xa r in stallatio n kits a re u niq ue to
unit be properly matched and charged with m a n ufa ctu re d h o using a ir co nd ition ing a n d th ese kits
the proper amount of refrigerant. Incorrect a re re qu ired to com p le te th e insta lla tio n .
charge levels w ill result in inefficient operation. 1. F ilte r 1 1 22 5 1 5 is re q uire d w h e n u sin g a ll V e xa r
S ee m ore details in installation instructions for the co il m o de ls o n N o rd yn e d o w n flo w e le ctric
outdoor unit. fu rn ace s.
4. F or optim um perform ance and efficiency of air 2. A C o il S u p p o rt B ra cke t a nd In su la tion K it is
conditioning or heat pum p coils, adjust system re q u ire d o n a ll C olem a n m o d e l E B xxA o r B
charge and/or superheat/subcooling as e le ctric fu rna ces (35 0 0 .8 9 41 ).
recom m ended by outdoor unit m anufacturers. 3. A coil sup p o rt b racke t, le ss in sula tio n , is
P rocedures w ill differ betw een m anufacturers. re q u ire d o n a ll C o lem a n m o d e l E B xxC e le ctric
5. It is recom m ended that the co il be sprayed w ith fu rn ace s (35 0 0 .8 9 4 1 B ).
liquid detergent thoroughly and rinsed thoroughly 4. C oil ca vity fo r N o rd yne e lectric fu rn ace s a re
before installation to assure proper drainage of a va ila ble as an o p tio n (9 5 36 .74 1 1 ).
condensate from the coil fins to elim inate w ater
blow off and to assure m axim um coil Installation procedure:
perform ance. If not sprayed, approxim ately 50 1. T u rn o ff e lectrica l po w e r to th e fu rna ce b y
hours of break in tim e is required to achieve the tu rn ing o ff b rea ke r in h o use pa n e l. CAUTION:
sam e results. Furnace may be connected to more than one
6. A lw ays be sure coil is installed level or sloped supply circuit. Do not use furnace
slightly tow ard prim ary and secondary (the disconnect only. Check power at furnace to
higher of the tw o) drain fittings. If m andated by insure power is off.
code, connect both drain lines to open drain, but 2. R e m o ve filte r a t top o f fu rn ace ca bin e t (Nordyne
never to a closed sew er. P itch drain lines aw ay only).
from drain pan. Always, te st drain lines w ith 3. R e m o ve refrige ra n t lin e kno cko u t a t to p of
w ater before operating. This step is m andatory in fu rn ace (Nordyne only).
all m anufactured housing installations. R eduction 4. In sta ll insu la tion if n e ed ed .
in size of the drain lines is not recom m ended and 5. A ttach d ra in pa n g a sket p ro vide d w ith co il to
m any tim es not allow ed. u n d e rside o f co il p a n a n d ce nte r e va p o ra to r co il
7. A WATER TRAP is recom m ended on all coil o n fu rna ce . S ee fig u re A o n pa g e 4 .
applications, but IS REQUIRED ON PULL 2
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6. Attach filters to sides of coil if Nordyne electric. 8. In stall silve r b acked ta p e pro vid e d to co ve r
7. R o u te lo w vo ltag e w iring , re frig e ra n t lin e s a nd o p e n in gs in inte rio r p a n el d o o r a n d o ve r
d ra in tu b in g th ro u gh flo o r pe n etra tion . re frig e ra n t line s to se a l a ro un d lin es
WARNING: If drain hose is below 40 Deg F 9. C o n n e ct re frig e ra nt line s and m a ke su re a ll
during installation warm before expanding co n ne ctio ns a re tigh t an d w itho u t le a ks.
and/or forming. 10. R e co n ne ct th e g as pip in g if it w a s d isco n ne cte d
8. F o rm 3 ” d e ep trap using (fie ld su p plied ) tap e a n d sea l o ff a n y o p e nin gs a t b o ttom o f fu rn ace .
a n d (p ro vide d ) fle xib le d rain h o se a n d co n n ect N a tio n al, sta te a nd lo ca l co d es m ust b e
to co il pa n d ra in se cu ring w ith cla m p p ro vid ed . fo llo w e d .
S e e fig u re B on pa g e 4 . T h e m o st e fficie n t use 11. In stall filte r if n o t lo ca te d in fu rn a ce d o o r.
o f d ra in m a te ria l is to fo rm a “P ” tra p u n d e r th e 12. T u rn o n ga s/e lectrica l su p p ly a n d m ake fina l
h o u se . All pull through furnaces must have a syste m che ck .
condensate trap in the drain line. 13. R e p lace fron t do o r.
9. C o n n ect re frig e ran t lin e s pe r in stru ctio ns w ith
lin e se t. M a ke su re to lu b rica te q u ick co n n ect SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR
th re a ds w ith re frig e ra tio n o il fo r p ro pe r m ating .
SELECTING HEAT PUMP COILS
R e fe r to o u tdo o r u nit in sta lla tio n in stru ctio ns for
a d d itio na l info rm a tion o n lin e se t h oo k -u p s and
p ro p e r to rq ue va lue s. The selection of indoor heat pum p coils is m uch m ore
1 0 . W ith th e coil in p la ce se a l o ff a n y o p e n ing s a t top critical than selection of indoor coils for air conditioning
o r b o tto m o f fu rn ace to p re ve nt a ir le aka ge o r a ir units. The differences are as follow s:
b yp a ss (use silve r b a cke d ta p e p ro vide d , if
1. O nly indoor coils w ith e xpansion/check valve flow
n e e d ed ).
control devices m ay be used w ith outdoor heat
1 1 . T u rn p o w e r o n to fu rna ce .
pum p units. These devices perm it reversing
1 2 . R ep lace fro n t d o o r.
refrigerant flow in the coils w h en changing from
INSTALLATION WITH GAS FURNACE:
cooling to heating. A ll expansion valves have a
built-in check m aking them heat pum p capable
ATTENTION! w hen m atched w ith the proper A R I rated outdoor
coil. CAP TUBE OR FIXED RESTRICTOR
D o not ins tall any c oil in a gas furnac e w hic h is to be COILS MUST NOT BE USED WITH HEAT
operated during the heating s eas on w ithout attac hing PUMPS.
the refrigerant lines to the c oil. P os sible c oil dam age w ill 2. Matching of indoor coils for heat pumps
res ult from exc es s ive refrigerant pres s ure b uild up demands that the heat rejection capacity,
during heating operation.
internal volume, and equivalent metering
device of the matched coil be at least equal to
Typical downflow gas furnace installation consists that of the smallest internal volume matched
of a coil without cabinet installed in the cavity of a coil recommended by outdoor unit
downflow furnace. Coil with plastic pan is not manufacturer for that outdoor unit.
suitable for upflow oil furnaces. 3. It is important that selection be based on
Mortex recommendation for a specific coil with
Installation procedure: a specific metering device to be used with an
1. T u rn o ff e le ctrical p o w e r to fu rn a ce. outdoor heat pump unit of a specific make,
2. R e m o ve th e lo w e r fro n t pa ne l o f th e fu rn a ce , series, and model number.
a n d re -ro ute a n y g a s pip in g in fro n t o f coil 4. F ailure to conform to proper selection
co m p a rtm e n t a s re q uire d to insta ll co il. requirem ents w ill affect efficiency, charging, and
reliability and m ay resu lt in da m age to the system
WARNING! or system com ponents.
5. The m atching of specific indoor heat pum p coils
C o n tra cto r must co m p ly w ith a ll lo ca l, sta te , a nd w ith specific outdoor heat pum p units as certified
fe d e ral co d es a nd re gu latio ns w h e n w o rkin g w ith in the heat pum p section of the current A R I
g a s p ip in g . P e rson a l in ju ry o r d e a th m a y resu lt D irectory w ill assure proper and efficient
fro m im p ro p e r in sta lla tio n s! operation of heat pum p system s. S ee
w w w .ari.org.
3. R e m o ve the co il co ve r pa n el(s).
4. R e m o ve kn o ckou ts in fro n t le ft b o tto m o f SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING
fu rn ace fo r ro u tin g o f refrig e ra n t line s, lo w HEAT PUMP COILS
vo lta g e w irin g, a nd co n d en sate d ra in .
5. A tta ch d ra in p an g aske t p rovid e d , se e fig u re S pecific detailed instructions for refrigerant charging of
“A ”, p a g e 4 , to u n de rsid e o f co il pa n an d ce n te r a heat pum p system as recom m ended by the outdoor
co il in coil ca vity. unit m anufacturer should be follow ed. These
6. C o n n e ct d rain ho se to co n den sa te p a n fittin g , instructions w ill differ betw een m anufacture rs, but in
se cu rin g w ith cla m p. S e e figu re “B ”, p ag e 4. general are as follow s:
7. R e m o ve kno cko u ts from co il co ve r p a n e l(s), cu t
fib e rgla ss insu la tio n co ve ring o p e n in gs a n d WITH EXPANSION/CHECK VALVE INDOOR COIL,
re in sta ll co ve r. USE LIQUID LINE SUBCOOLING METHOD IN
COOLING MODE. M easure fo llow ing values from
system : liquid line pressure at gauge and liquid line
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tem perature. C om pare m easurem ents to refrigerant The A/C evaporator coil or indoor heat pump coil can now be
T& P chart. Adjust charge to achieve outdoor unit installed according to the instructions packed with the coil.
manufacturers recommended liquid line
If electric furnace is EB**A or 3500 series then select the
subcooling.
applicable A/C or heat pump control package. Install it in the
If the installer encounters a problem using the outdoor furnace per the instructions furnished with the control pack-
m anufacturers suggested charging m ethod he should age.
contact the factory for assistance.
MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO ADD A/C TO
EB FURNACES PRIOR TO AUGUST 1998
PRODUCTION (If adding 3500-7901/* Blower)
INSTALLING COIL SUPPORT
1. Drill eight (8) holes (.120” diameter) on the sides of the
EB furnace casing 2” above the existing upper row of
holes for coil shelf. See Figure 3.
2. Cut a notch 7” wide x 3/4” high on the back flange of the
BLEND AIR filter housing to facilitate A-Coil installation. See Figure
CONTROL BOX 3.
3. Proceed with other instructions in this installation man-
EB COIL ual.
SHELF PANELS

7”
3/4”
19”
EB ELECTRIC
CONTROL BOX
PANELS
2”

FIGURE 1
COIL SHELF PANEL INSTALLATION
Loosen the screws on the two EB electric control box panels
in the furnace. See Figure 1. Place the slotted ends of the two
coil shelf panels (provided) on the loosened screws behind
the control box panels. See Figure 1. Line up the holes in the
coil shelf panels with the holes in the coil shelf and secure
with the screws provided. See Figure 2 & 3. Make sure that
FIGURE 3
the insulated sides of the panels are towards the blower com-
partment.

Failure to install condensate trap can result in damage to

equipment and/or personal injury.

All areas around the line sets, drain hoses and other
openings in the furnace should be sealed air tight. Use
some moldable compound or caulking to seal the area.
FIGURE 2 Failure to do so may result in loss of performance and
premature compressor failure.

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 THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A. INTRODUCTION
Thermal expansion valve (TXV) can be used on both heat 5. Remove the cap on Schrader valve port on coil
pump and air conditioning applications. All TXVs have a manifold. Attach equalizer tubing with 1/4” female
built-in check valve making them heat pump capable. All flare nut that includes depressor to this male Schrader
are externally equalized with non-adjustable superheat port. Torque flare nut to 10-30 ft. lb. If using a
and are available with non-bleed construction. Hard start different brand TXV, you must remove the
capability for outdoor units is required when non-bleed schrader valve core prior to attaching the
valve is used. The external equalizer line attached to the equalizer tube.
TXV has a female flare nut with built in Schrader valve 6. Install the TXV bulb to the suction manifold of coil or
depressor that attaches to the Schrader valve port the suction line using the two bulb clamps, or single
provided on most coils. large clamp, furnished with kit.
a. Bulb should be installed on a horizontal run of
B. INSTALLATION NOTES the manifold if possible. On line 7/8” OD and
With reference to Figure 1, the TXV assembly is to be smaller the bulb should be installed at 2 or 10
installed between the flowrator distributor and the o’clock. With line larger than 7/8” OD, the bulb
existing liquid line attached to the flowrator distributor. should be installed in a position of about 4 or 8
o’clock.
WARNING: COIL IS PRESSURIZED. 10 O'CLOCK

RELIEVE PRESSURE BEFORE INSTALLING TXV 2 O'CLOCK

SENSING BULB

BY DEPRESSING SCHRADER VALVE ON COIL

MANIFOLD IF NITROGEN, OR RECLAIM
STRAP

REFRIGERANT IF COIL HAS HOLDING CHARGE. SUCTION TUBE

8 O'CLOCK 4 O'CLOCK

C. INSTALLATION STEPS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 7/8 O.D. & SMALLER LARGER THAN 7/8 O.D.

1. After coil pressure has been relieved, turn the female Horizontal Bulb Locations
swivel nut counter-clockwise to remove.
2. Remove the piston from the flowrator distributor b. If bulb installation is made on a vertical run, the
fitting using a small diameter wire or paper clip bulb should be located at least 6 inches from any
(ALWAYS REMOVE THE PISTON FROM bend, and on the tubing side opposite the plane
DISTRIBUTOR BODY WHEN TXV IS of the bend. On vertical bulb installations, the
INSTALLED). bulb should be positioned with bulb capillary
tube at the top.
3. Attach the TXV by connecting the female swivel nut
c. The bulb should be insulated using thermal
on TXV outlet to the flowrator distributor (aligning
insulation to protect it from the effect of the
Teflon seal first) and torque swivel nut to 10-30 ft. lb.
surrounding ambient temperature.
4. Attach liquid line with female swivel nut to male
rotalock fitting on TXV inlet (aligning Teflon seal TXV BULB LOCATION DIAGRAM
first) and torque swivel nut to 10-30 ft. lb. Cap tube of bulb
should point up

LIQUID LINE

HEX NUT
LIQUID LINE FROM COIL
CONECT TO
SCHRADER PORT
TEFLON SEAL

SENSOR BULB
TUBE
Vertical Riser Application
7. After completing installation of TXV (including
equalizer tube), it will be necessary to leak check the
EXPANSION VALVE KIT
coil and evacuate the coil through the service access
FLOWRATOR DISTRIBUTOR TEFLON SEAL
fittings of liquid and suction line valves. SEE COIL
AND UNIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
8. For additional information on TXV operation and
FEED TUBES FLOWRATOR
DISTRIBUTOR BODY
application see Sporlan Bulletin 10-9 which is
TO COIL
located at the following web address.
http://www.parker.com/literature/Sporlan/Sporlan
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 Vexar Coil Service Bulletin
Almost all of the 2007 TXV returns have been processed and checked for reason of failure. This
was handled in two different ways. When the TXV only was returned it was sent back to the TXV
manufacturer for testing. When the complete coil was returned, at our request, we placed the coil
in our test lab as received. Eighty five plus percent of the TXVs sent to the TXV manufacturer
were found to be in perfect operating condition. Only five percent have been found to be faulty
and of that five percent 70% are out of calibration by such a small amount that the Contractor in
the field could not have determined there was a problem.
One hundred percent of the intact coils we requested to be returned due to faulty TXVs were
placed in our test lab under normal AHRI conditions. Ninety five percent plus of the coils tested
were shown to be operating properly.
It appears we are still on a learning curve. The Contractor replaces the TXV or the complete coil
and the replacement does the same thing. Also coils have come back to the factory with the bulb
and capillary tube in pristine condition indicating the bulb was never mounted. However, the
overriding problem we have determined is air flow. When we reduce the airflow the coil begins
to have zero Super Heat and hovers around freezing. Therefore we suspect that the Contractor is
adding refrigerant hoping to increase Super Heat. When charging a TXV system the contractor
MUST ALWAYS use the Sub Cooling method. This method accomplishes two results (1) a liquid
seal at the TXV which allows proper metering. (2) It reducing the potential problem of
overcharging. Four of the most important things the TXV cannot overcome are the following:
• Improper Bulb mounting. The Bulb must be properly positioned and mounted in such a
manner as to maximize contact between the bulb and suction manifold.
• Improper system charging. The TXV must have a liquid seal at the inlet. This is
accomplished using the Sub Cooling method of charging the system.
• Dirty Coils or Filter.
• Most importantly LOW AIR FLOW. It is mandatory we deliver 350 CFM of air per
12,000 BTUs. Anything less may cause a problem. The air flow versus coil face area
must be looked at closely due to potential water blow off. There must be a tradeoff
between air flow and water problems. In all cases the largest face area coil should be
used when possible. Additionally, when applying cooling to Coleman electric furnaces
the blower housing must be closed off so that ALL air goes through the coil. Failure to
separate the coil cavity from the blower assembly will cause the system to freeze up and
may cause premature failure.
Additionally, many Vexar coils are 4-Row coils. This results in more static pressure. Where a 6-7
Sq Ft 3-Row Coil has reduced static pressure drop across the Coil due to the physics. The smaller
size 4-Row Coil has benefits such as better moisture removal, higher Heat Pump temperature in
the winter, and will fit in a smaller space. All of that comes with a trade-off. The Contractor must
take into account the physical system is different and different components may be needed in
some situations. Example; The upgrade blower may be needed on smaller than 5-Ton systems,
The crossover may need to be increased or located directly under the Furnace to take advantage
of velocity pressure, etc. Additionally, the home may require the X-13 (Constant Torque Motor)
blower assembly in some applications.
The Vexar coil TXVs, as with all TXVs, are much different than Fixed Orifices and Capillary
Tubes metering devices. The Thermostatic Expansion Valve modulates the flow of liquid
refrigerant into the Evaporator. The TXV increases the flow in high heat loads and reduces the
flow in reduced load conditions. The TXV is designed to maintain optimum super heat at the
suction side of the evaporator coil. Vexar coil TXVs are preset at 7-degrees at the evaporator
outlet (bulb location). The Contractor should not try to charge the Vexar TXV equipped coils
using the Super Heat Method. Super Heat is checked after the system is properly charged. Use
only the Sub Cooling Method when in the cooling mode, based on the Outdoor Unit manufacturer
instructions.
For additional information on TXV operation and application see Sporlan Bulletin 10-9 which is
located at the following web address.
http://www.parker.com/literature/Sporlan/Sporlan%20pdf%20files/Sporlan%20pdf%20010/10-
9.pdf

Service Bulletin 050508C