Westinghouse 14 SEER, 81% AFUE R8GE Gas/Electric Packaged Unit Technical Manual

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Quality Compressor: State of the art Copeland Scroll
compressor is standard equipment.
Proven, Industry Standard Components: Easier service
and availability.
High and Low Pressure Switch:  Added  compressor
protection.
Micro-Channel Coils: Both  indoor  and  outdoor  all
aluminum coils are designed to optimize heat transfer,
minimize  size  and  cost,  and  increase  durability  and
reliability.
Liquid Line Filter Drier: Factory installed at a convenient
location for service.
Externally Accessible Service Ports: Quick access to
refrigerant system without disrupting operation.
Compact Footprint/Low Profile: Easy to handle and
transport.
Heavy-Gauge Full Perimeter Base Rails:  Facilitates
forklift handling and curb mounting.
Convertible Air Delivery:  Horizontal  or  downflow  to
accommodate rooftop or horizontal application.
Galvanized Steel Cabinet: Polyurethane finish provides
950 hour salt spray protection to resist corrosion.
Wire Guard Coated with Earth Friendly Epoxy and 
Mesh Hail Guard:
Will never rust and protect the coil
from being damaged by balls, lawnmowers, hail etc.
Access to Controls and Major Components: Easy in
and out service.
Low Voltage Transformer: Includes 3 Amp fuse to protect
low voltage circuit.
Corrosion-Resistant Drain Pan: Quickly drains away
evaporator condensate.
One Piece Top for Great Fit and Finish, Total Seal:
Well  designed,  quality  construction.  Drip  edge  on  top
panels  whisks  away  rainwater.  Embossed  bottom  pan
keeps blower component compartment dry.
Quiet Operation: Low vibration fan blade combined with
custom venturi condenser fan.
SmartLite
®
 Control Board: Provides extended life to
igniters using hot surface ignition technology. Programmed
to learn the heat-up characteristics of the igniter, then
adapt the ignition time to the characteristics of the furnace
so the igniter is energized appropriately.
Hot Surface igniter:  Innovative  application  of  an
appliance type igniter with a 20 year history of reliability.
Accessories: Roof curbs and more.
R8GE Series
Single Packaged Gas/Electric Units
14 SEER, 81% AFUE 
2 Ton thru 5 Ton Units
The R8GE Series single packaged gas/electric units are
high efficiency self contained heating and cooling systems
that can be installed on the roof or on a slab. The convertible
unit design makes installations simple in all applications.
Units are ETL and ETLc listed.
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