First Co VCB User Manual
Installation, operation & maintenance instructions

VCB, VFB, VSB & WCB SERIES
Vertical Console Fan Coil Units
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for equipment
installed in violation of any code requirement.
These instructions give information relative to the installation
of these fan coil units only. For other related equipment refer to
the proper instructions.
Material in this shipment has been inspected at the factory and
released to the transportation agency in good condition. When
received, a visual inspection of all cartons should be made
immediately. Any evidence of rough handling or apparent
damage should be noted on the delivery receipt and the material
inspected in the presence of the carriers representative. If
damage is found, a claim should be filed against the carrier
immediately.
The installer must adhere strictly to all local and national code
requirements pertaining to the installation of this equipment.
These units are designed to be installed vertically with zero
clearance to combustible materials.
1) Determine location for mounting the unit to insure best air
circulation within the room.
2) Determine proper cabinet orientation. (See below.)
3) Determine routing of water lines and electrical service to
unit.
4) A condensate line will need to be routed to an open drain
trap.
5) Location of unit must be in an area providing adequate
access to the unit since all components must be serviced
from the front of the unit.
DETERMINATION OF RIGHT-HAND / LEFT-HAND REFERENCES
PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
GENERAL
****** WARNING ******
Unit must not be operated during building con-
struction due to excessive airborne dust and de-
bris. The units must not be operated under any
circumstances without the front panel or an air
filter in place.
L2491 11/03
Air Flow
Right Hand Unit Shown
1) Right-hand / Left-hand determination is based on looking at
the fan coil unit from the front.
2) Right-hand units have the thermostat / control box on the
left-hand side and the coil / valve connections and drain
pan are on the right-hand side.
3) Left-hand units have the thermostat / control box on the
right-hand side and the coil / valve connections and drain
pan are on the left-hand side.
***** WARNING TO INSTALLER, SERVICE PERSONNEL AND OWNER *****
Altering the product or replacing parts with non authorized factory parts voids all warranty or implied war-
ranty and may result in adverse operational performance and/or a possible hazardous safety condition to
service personnel and occupants. Company employees and/or contractors are not authorized to waive this
warning.
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