Warning, Pre--start--up – Carrier 48VT(N) User Manual

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more than 100 ft (30.5 m) from the unit (as measured along the
control voltage wires), use no. 16 AWG color--coded, insulated

(35_C minimum) wires.
Locate the seven (eight on 3--phase) low voltage thermostat leads

in 24 volt splice box. See Fig. 10 for connection diagram. Run the

low--voltage leads from the thermostat, through the control wiring
inlet hole grommet (Fig. 2 and 3), and into the low--voltage splice

box. Provide a drip loop before running wires through panel.
Secure and strain relief all wires so that they do not interfere with

operation of unit. A gray wire is standard on 3--phase unit for

connection to an economizer.

POWER
SUPPLY

FIELD-SUPPLIED
FUSED DISCONNECT

HIGH VOLTAGE
POWER LEADS
(SEE UNIT WIRING
LABEL)

EQUIP GR

CONTROL BOX

SPLICE BOX

LOW-VOLTAGE
POWER LEADS
(SEE UNIT
WIRING LABEL)

W

Y

G

R

C

WHT(W1)

YEL(Y)

GRN(G)

RED(R)

BRN(C)

THERMOSTAT
(TYPICAL)

O

ORN(O)

GRA (Y2)

BLU (DH)

DH

3-Phase

Only

A09067

Fig. 10 -- High and Control--Voltage Connections

Balance Point Setting--Thermidistat or Hybrid

Thermostat

BALANCE POINT TEMPERATURE--The “balance point”

temperature is a setting which affects the operation of the heating

mode. This is a field--selected input temperature (range 5 to 55_F)
(--15 to 12_C) where the Thermidistat or dual fuel thermostat will

monitor outdoor air temperature and decide whether to enable or
disable the heat pump. If the outdoor temperature is above the

“balance point”, the heat pump will energize first to try to satisfy

the indoor temperature demand. If the heat pump does not make a
sufficient improvement within a reasonable time period (i.e. 15

minutes), then the gas furnace will come on to satisfy the indoor
temperature demand. If the outdoor temperature is below the

“balance point”, the heat pump will not be allowed to operate (i.e.
locked out), and the gas furnace will be used to satisfy the indoor

temperature. There are three separate concepts which are related to

selecting the final “balance point” temperature. Read each of the
following carefully to determine the best “balance point” in a

hybrid installation:

1. Capacity Balance Temperature: This is a point where the

heat pump cannot provide sufficient capacity to keep up

with the indoor temperature demand because of declining
outdoor temperature. At or below this point, the furnace is

needed to maintain proper indoor temperature.

2. Economic Balance Temperature: Above this point, the heat

pump is the most cost efficient to operate, and below this

point the furnace is the most cost efficient to operate. This
can be somewhat complicated to determine and it involves

knowing the cost of gas and electricity, as well as the
efficiency of the furnace and heat pump. For the most
economical operation, the heat pump should operate above

this temperature (assuming it has sufficient capacity) and the
furnace should operate below this temperature.

3. Comfort Balance Temperature: When the heat pump is

operating below this point, the indoor supply air feels

uncomfortable (i.e. too cool). This is purely subjective and
will depend on the homeowner’s idea of comfort. Below
this temperature the gas furnace should operate in order to

satisfy the desire for indoor comfort.

Transformer Protection

The transformer is of the energy--limiting type. It is set to withstand

a 30--sec. overload or shorted secondary condition. If an overload

or short is present, correct overload condition and check for blown
fuse on gas control board or Interface Fan Board. Replace fuse as

required with correct size and rating.

PRE--START--UP

FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury,

death or property damage.

1. Follow recognized safety practices and wear protective

goggles when checking or servicing refrigerant system.

2. Do not operate compressor or provide any electric power

to unit unless compressor terminal cover is in place and
secured.

3. Do not remove compressor terminal cover until all

electrical sources are disconnected and tagged.

4. Relieve and recover all refrigerant from system before

touching or disturbing anything inside terminal box if
refrigerant leak is suspected around compressor
terminals.

5. Never attempt to repair soldered connection while

refrigerant system is under pressure.

6. Do not use torch to remove any component. System

contains oil and refrigerant under pressure.

To remove a component, wear protective goggles and
proceed as follows:

a. Shut off electrical power to unit and install lockout

tag.

b. Relieve and reclaim all refrigerant from system

using both high-- and low--pressure ports.

c. Cut component connecting tubing with tubing

cutter and remove component from unit.

d. Carefully unsweat remaining tubing stubs when

necessary. Oil can ignite when exposed to torch
flame.

!

WARNING

Proceed as follows to inspect and prepare the unit for initial
start--up:

1. Remove access panels (see Fig. 19).
2. Read and follow instructions on all WARNING,

CAUTION, and INFORMATION labels attached to, or
shipped with, unit.

3. Make the following inspections:

a. Inspect for shipping and handling damages such as

broken lines, loose parts, disconnected wires, etc.

b. Inspect for oil at all refrigerant tubing connections and

on unit base. Detecting oil generally indicates a

refrigerant leak.

c. Leak test all refrigerant tubing connections using

electronic leak detector, halide torch, or liquid--soap
solution. If a refrigerant leak is detected, see the Check
for Refrigerant Leaks section.

d. Inspect all field-- and factory--wiring connections. Be

sure that connections are completed and tight.

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