Carrier Performance 50VL-A, Installation Instructions Manual

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50VL---A
Performance
t
14 SEER Single---Packaged Air Conditioner
System with Puron
®
(R---410A) Refrigerant
Single and Three Phase
2---5 Nominal Tons (Sizes 24---60)
Installation Instructions
NOTE : Read the entire instruction manual before starting the
installation.
NOTE
: Installer: Make sure the Owner’s Manual and Service
Instructions are left with the unit after installation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 1--2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RECEIVING AND INSTALLATION 2--10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Equipment 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identify Unit 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspect Shipment 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provide Unit Support 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof Curb 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slab Mount 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provide Clearances 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Field Fabricate Ductwork 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rig and Place Unit 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rigging/Lifting of Unit 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect Condensate Drain 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Duct Connections 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Units for Downflow (Vertical) Discharge 8 . . . .
Install Electrical Connections 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High--Voltage Connections 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Procedures for 208v Operation 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Voltage Connections 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Connection 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transformer Protection 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PRE--START--UP 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
START--UP 12--14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check for Refrigerant Leaks 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Start--Up Adjustments 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Cooling Control Operation 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and Adjusting Refrigerant Charge 12 . . . . . . . . . . .
Indoor Airflow and Airflow Adjustments 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous Fan Operation 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling Sequence of Operation 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE 23-- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Filter 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indoor Blower and Motor 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outdoor Coil, Indoor Coil, and Condensate Drain Pan 24 . . .
Outdoor Fan 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Controls and Wiring 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerant Circuit 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evaporator Airflow 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Puron Items 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
START--UP CHECKLIST 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VERTICAL ECONOMIZER 28--48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fig. 1 -- Unit 50VL--A
Installation 28--34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Small Chassis 28--29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Large Chassis 32--34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONFIGURATION 35--44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATION 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Improper installation adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance,
or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other
conditions which may cause death, personal injury, or property
damage. Consult a qualified installer, service agency, or your
distributor or branch for information or assistance. The qualified
installer or agency must use factory--authorized kits or accessories
when modifying this product Refer to the individual instructions
packaged with the kits or accessories when installing.
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing,
and work gloves. Use quenching cloth for brazing operations.
Have a fire extinguisher available. Read these instructions
thoroughly and follow all warnings or cautions included in
literature and attached to the unit. Consult local building codes, the
current editions of the National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70.
In Canada refer to the current editions of the Canadian electrical
Code CSA C22.1.
Recognize safety information. This is the safety--alert symbol
.
When you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions or
manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Understand
these signal words; DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. These
words are used with the safety--alert symbol. DANGER identifies
the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury
or death. WARNING signifies hazards which could result in
personal injury or death. CAUTION is used to identify unsafe
practices which
may
result in minor personal injury or product and
property damage. NOTE is used to highlight suggestions which
will result in enhanced installation, reliability, or operation.