Warning – Carrier 50TCA04-A07 User Manual

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Motor
When replacing the motor, also replace the external--tooth

lock washer (star washer) under the motor mounting base;

this is part of the motor grounding system. Ensure the

teeth on the lock washer are in contact with the motor’s

painted base. Tighten motor mounting bolts to 120 +/-- 12

in--lbs.

Changing fan wheel speed by changing pulleys: The

horsepower rating of the belt is primarily dictated by the

pitch diameter of the smaller pulley in the drive system

(typically the motor pulley in these units). Do not install a

replacement motor pulley with a smaller pitch diameter

than provided on the original factory pulley. Change fan

wheel speed by changing the fan pulley (larger pitch

diameter to reduce wheel speed, smaller pitch diameter to

increase wheel speed) or select a new system (both

pulleys and matching belt(s)).

Before changing pulleys to increase fan wheel speed,

check the fan performance at the target speed and airflow

rate to determine new motor loading (bhp). Use the fan

performance tables or use the Packaged Rooftop Builder

software program. Confirm that the motor in this unit is

capable of operating at the new operating condition. Fan

shaft loading increases dramatically as wheel speed is

increased.

To reduce vibration, replace the motor’s adjustable pitch

pulley with a fixed pitch pulley (after the final airflow

balance adjustment). This will reduce the amount of

vibration generated by the motor/belt--drive system.

COOLING

UNIT OPERATION AND SAFETY HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could cause personal

injury, death and/or equipment damage.
This system uses PuronR refrigerant which has

higher pressures than R--22 and other refrigerants. No

other refrigerant may be used in this system. Gauge

set, hoses, and recovery system must be designed to

handle Puron refrigerant. If unsure about equipment,

consult the equipment manufacturer.

!

WARNING

Condenser Coil

The condenser coil is fabricated with round tube copper

hairpins and plate fins of various materials and/or coatings

(see Model Number Format in the Appendix to identify

the materials provided in this unit). The coil may be

one--row or composite--type two--row. Composite two--row

coils are two single--row coils fabricated with a single

return bend end tubesheet.

Condenser Coil Maintenance and Cleaning

Recommendation

Routine cleaning of coil surfaces is essential to maintain

proper operation of the unit. Elimination of contamination

and removal of harmful residues will greatly increase the

life of the coil and extend the life of the unit. The

following maintenance and cleaning procedures are

recommended as part of the routine maintenance activities

to extend the life of the coil.
Remove Surface Loaded Fibers
Surface loaded fibers or dirt should be removed with a

vacuum cleaner. If a vacuum cleaner is not available, a

soft non--metallic bristle brush may be used. In either

case, the tool should be applied in the direction of the fins.

Coil surfaces can be easily damaged (fin edges can be

easily bent over and damage to the coating of a protected

coil) if the tool is applied across the fins.
NOTE: Use of a water stream, such as a garden hose,

against a surface loaded coil will drive the fibers and dirt
into the coil. This will make cleaning efforts more
difficult. Surface loaded fibers must be completely
removed prior to using low velocity clean water rinse.
Periodic Clean Water Rinse
A periodic clean water rinse is very beneficial for coils

that are applied in coastal or industrial environments.

However, it is very important that the water rinse is made

with a very low velocity water stream to avoid damaging

the fin edges. Monthly cleaning as described below is

recommended.
Routine Cleaning of Coil Surfaces
Periodic cleaning with TotalineR environmentally sound

coil cleaner is essential to extend the life of coils. This

cleaner

is

available

from

Carrier

Replacement

Components Division as part number P902--0301 for a one

gallon container, and part number P902--0305 for a 5

gallon container. It is recommended that all coils,

including standard aluminum, pre--coated, copper/copper

or E--coated coils be cleaned with the Totaline

environmentally sound coil cleaner as described below.

Coil cleaning should be part of the unit’s regularly

scheduled maintenance procedures to ensure long life of

the coil. Failure to clean the coils may result in reduced

durability in the environment.

Avoid use of:

S

coil brighteners

S

acid cleaning prior to painting

S

high pressure washers

S

poor quality water for cleaning

Totaline

environmentally

sound

coil

cleaner

is

nonflammable, hypo allergenic, non bacterial, and a

USDA accepted biodegradable agent that will not harm

the coil or surrounding components such as electrical

wiring, painted metal surfaces, or insulation. Use of

non--recommended coil cleaners is strongly discouraged

since coil and unit durability could be affected.
One--Row Coil
Wash coil with commercial coil cleaner. It is not

necessary to remove top panel.

50TC

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