Installation; Step 1 - Provide Unit Support; Roof Curb; Alternate Unit Support - Carrier WEATHERMAKER 48A2 Installation Instructions Manual

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WARNING
Disconnect gas piping from unit when pressure testing at
pressure greater than 0.5 psig. Pressures greater than
0.5 psig will cause gas valve damage resulting in hazardous
condition. If gas valve is subjected to pressure greater than
0.5 psig, it must be replaced before use. When pressure
testing field-supplied gas piping at pressures of 0.5 psig or
less, a unit connected to such piping must be isolated by
closing the manual gas valve(s).
CAUTION
®
Puron
refrigerant (R-410A) systems operate at higher
pressures than standard R-22 systems. Do not use R-22 ser-
vice equipment or components on Puron refrigerant equip-
ment. If service equipment is not rated for Puron
refrigerant, equipment damage or personal injury may
result.

INSTALLATION

Step 1 — Provide Unit Support
CAUTION
1. All panels must be in place when rigging or damage
to unit may occur.
2. Unit is not designed for handling by fork truck. Dam-
age to unit may occur.
ROOF CURB — For vertical discharge units, assemble or in-
stall accessory roof curb in accordance with instructions
shipped with this accessory. See Fig. 1-3. Install insulation,
cant strips, roofing, and counter flashing as shown. Ductwork
can be installed to roof curb before unit is set in place. Curb
should be level. This is necessary to permit unit drain to func-
tion properly. Unit leveling tolerance is shown in Fig. 1-3.
Refer to Accessory Roof Curb Installation Instructions for
additional information as required. When accessory roof curb
is used, unit may be installed on class A, B, or C roof covering
material.
IMPORTANT: The gasketing of the unit to the roof curb is
critical for a watertight seal. Install gasket with the roof
curb as shown in Fig. 1-3. Improperly applied gasket can
also result in air leaks and poor unit performance.
ALTERNATE UNIT SUPPORT — When the preferred curb
or slab mount cannot be used, support unit with sleepers on pe-
rimeter, using unit curb support area. If sleepers cannot be
used, support long sides of unit (refer to Fig. 4-10) with a mini-
mum number of 4-in. x 4-in. pads spaced as follows:
48A2,A3,A4,A5020-035 units require 3 pads on each side;
48A2,A3,A4,A5040-050 units require 4 pads on each side;
48A2,A3,A4,A5060 units require 6 pads on each side. Unit
may sag if supported by corners only.
Step 2 — Rig and Place Unit —
transportation damage. See Tables 1-6 for physical data and
specifications. File any claim with transportation agency.
Do not drop unit; keep upright. Use spreader bars over unit
to prevent sling or cable damage. This unit must be handled
with a crane and can not be handled by a fork truck. Level by
using unit frame as a reference; leveling tolerance is shown in
Fig. 1-3. See Fig. 11 for additional information. Unit operating
weight is shown in Table 2.
Inspect
unit
for
2
NOTE: On retrofit jobs, ductwork may be attached to the old
unit instead of a roof curb. Be careful not to damage ductwork
when removing old unit. Attach existing ductwork to roof curb
instead of unit.
Four lifting lugs are provided on the unit base rails as shown
in Fig. 4-10. Refer to rigging instructions on unit.
POSITIONING — Maintain clearance, per Fig. 4-10, around
and above unit to provide minimum distance from combustible
materials, proper airflow, and service access.
Do not install unit in an indoor location. Do not locate unit
air inlets near exhaust vents or other sources of contaminated
air. For proper unit operation, adequate combustion and venti-
lation air must be provided in accordance with Section 5.3 (Air
for Combustion and Ventilation) of the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1 (American National Standards Institute).
Although unit is weatherproof, guard against water from
higher level runoff and overhangs.
Locate mechanical draft system flue assembly at least 4 ft
from any opening through which combustion products could
enter the building, and at least 4 ft from any adjacent building.
When unit is located adjacent to public walkways, flue assem-
bly must be at least 7 ft above grade.
ROOF MOUNT — Check building codes for weight distribu-
tion requirements. See Fig. 11. Unit operating weight is shown
in Table 2.
Step 3 — Field Fabricate Ductwork —
ducts to building structure. Use flexible duct connectors be-
tween unit and ducts as required. Insulate and weatherproof all
external ductwork, joints, and roof openings with counter
flashing and mastic in accordance with applicable codes.
NOTE: Due to width of the horizontal supply and return duct-
work, provisions should be made for servicing of the outdoor
air filters (i.e., catwalk over ductwork).
Ducts passing through an unconditioned space must be in-
sulated and covered with a vapor barrier. Outlet grilles must not
lie directly below unit discharge. The return duct must have a
90-degree elbow before opening into the building space if the
unit is equipped with power exhaust.
To attach ductwork to roof curb, insert duct approximately
10 to 11 in. up into roof curb. Connect ductwork to 14-gage
roof curb material with sheet metal screws driven from inside
the duct.
Follow AMCA (Air Movement and Control Association)
guidelines relating to ductwork connections to the unit. These
guidelines recommend a minimum 2
ters of straight duct connected to supply air inlet and outlet
openings before any transitions, fittings, dampers, etc. Failure
to adhere to these guidelines may result in system effects which
can impact the unit's ability to achieve published performance.
WARNING
For vertical supply and return units, tools or parts could
drop into ductwork and cause an injury. Install a 90-degree
elbow turn in the supply and return ductwork between the
unit and the conditioned space. If a 90-degree elbow cannot
be installed, then a grille of sufficient strength and density
should be installed to prevent objects from falling into the
conditioned space.
Step 4 — Make Unit Duct Connections
48A2 AND A3 UNITS — Unit is shipped for thru-the-
bottom duct connections. Field-fabricated ductwork should be
attached to the roof curb. Supply and return duct dimensions
are shown in Fig. 4-6. Air distribution is shown in Fig. 12.
Refer to installation instructions shipped with roof curb for
more information.
Secure all
1
/
equivalent duct diame-
2
Instructions continued on page 17.

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