Electrical Connections; 115-V Wiring; Accessories; Venting - Carrier weathermaker 8000 Installation, Start-Up And Operator's Manual

GAS
SUPPLY
MANUAL
SHUTOFF
VALVE
(REQUIRED)
SEDIMENT
TRAP
UNION
Fig. 7—Typical Gas Pipe Arrangement
An accessible manual shutoff valve MUST be installed upstream
of the furnace gas controls and within 72 in. of the furnace. A
1/8-in. NPT plugged tapping, accessible for test gage connection,
MUST be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply
connection to the furnace and downstream of the manual shutoff
valve. Place ground joint union between the gas control manifold
and the manual shutoff valve.
Use the proper length of pipes to avoid stress on the gas
control manifold. Failure to follow this warning can result in
a gas leak, causing fire, explosion, personal injury, or death.
Connect the gas pipe to the furnace using a backup wrench to
avoid damaging gas controls.
Never purge a line into a combustion chamber. Never use
matches, candles, flame, or other sources of ignition for the
purpose of checking leakage. Use a soap-and-water solution
to check for leakage. Failure to follow this warning can cause
a fire, explosion, personal injury, or death.
Step 6—Electrical Connections
115-V WIRING — Refer to the unit rating plate or Table 5 for
equipment electrical requirements. The control system requires an
earth ground for proper operation.
Do not connect aluminum wire between disconnect switch
and furnace. Use only copper wire.
Make all electrical connections in accordance with the National
Electrical Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA 70-1996 and local codes or
ordinances that might apply. For Canadian installations, all elec-
trical connections must be made in accordance with CSA C22.1
Canadian Electrical Code, or authorities having jurisdiction.
The cabinet MUST have an uninterrupted or unbroken ground
according to NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70-1996 and Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 or local codes to minimize
personal injury if an electrical fault should occur. This may
consist of electrical wire or conduit approved for electrical
ground when installed in accordance with existing electrical
codes. Do not use gas piping as an electrical ground. Failure
to follow this warning could result in electrical shock, fire, or
death.
The auxiliary junction box (J-box) can be moved to the left-hand
side of the furnace when a left-side power supply is desired.
Remove the 2 screws holding the auxiliary J-box. Mount the J-box
on the left-hand side of the furnace (holes have been pre-drilled in
casing). When moved, tuck the wiring harness behind the clip
provided to keep extra wire lengths out of the way.
NOTE: Proper polarity must be maintained for 115-v wiring. If
polarity is incorrect, control board fault code indicator light will
flash rapidly and the furnace will not operate.
24-V WIRING
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Make field 24-v connections at the 24-v terminal strip. (See Fig.
9.) Connect terminal Y as shown in Fig. 8 for proper cooling
operation. Use only AWG No. 18, color-coded, copper thermostat
wire.
The 24-v circuit contains an automotive-type, 3-amp fuse located
on the main control board. Any direct shorts during installation,
service, or maintenance could cause this fuse to blow. If fuse
replacement is required, use ONLY a 3-amp fuse of identical size.

ACCESSORIES

1. Electronic Air Cleaner (EAC)
Two spring clamp terminals (for 12 gage maximum, solid or
stranded wire), marked EAC-1 and EAC-2 are provided for
EAC connection. (See Fig. 9.) These terminals are energized
with 115-v, (1-amp maximum) during blower motor opera-
tion. To connect EAC power leads to furnace control center,
strip approximately 1/8 in. of insulation from wire. Open
terminal by depressing switch arm with a screwdriver or
finger, and insert wire as shown in Fig. 10.
2. Humidifier (HUM)
Screw terminals (HUM and Com) are provided for 24-v
humidifier connection. The terminals are energized with 24-v
0.5-amp maximum after inducer motor prepurge period.
NOTE: A field-supplied, 115-v controlled relay connected to
EAC terminals may be added if humidifier operation is desired
during blower operation.
Step 7—Venting
Refer to the National or Local Installation Code such as; National
Fuel Gas Code Z223.1-1992, or the Canadian Installation Code,
CAN B149.1- and .2-M95, for proper vent sizing and installation
requirements. Use the enclosed Venting Tables for Category I
Fan-Assisted Furnaces for a quick, easy reference. The horizontal
portion of the venting system shall maintain a minimum of 1/4-in.
upward slope per linear ft and it shall be rigidly supported every 5
ft or less with hangers or straps to ensure that there will be no
movement after installation.
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