Safety Considerations; Introduction - Carrier GC Series Installation Instructions Manual

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 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 and
current editions of the National Electrical Code ( NEC ) NFPA 70.
In Canada, refer to current editions of the Canadian electrical code
CSA 22.1.
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 would 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.
WARNING
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ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury or death.
Before installing, modifying, or servicing system, main
electrical disconnect switch must be in the OFF position.
There may be more than 1 disconnect switch. Lock out and
tag switch with a suitable warning label.
WARNING
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UNIT OPERATION AND SAFETY HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury
or equipment damage.
PuronR refrigerant systems operate at higher pressures than
standard R- -22 systems. Do not use R- -22 service equipment
or components on PuronR refrigerant equipment.
WARNING
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EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could
result in death, serious personal injury,
and/or property damage.
Never use air or gases containing
oxygen for leak testing or operating
refrigerant compressors.
mixtures of air or gases containing
oxygen can lead to an explosion.
CUT HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury.
Sheet metal parts may have sharp edges or burrs. Use care and
wear appropriate protective clothing and gloves when
handling parts.
UNIT DAMAGE AND/OR OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment
damage and/or improper equipment operation.
It is extremely important to take the proper precautions to
insure that the heat pump unit is installed in the proper
location and that measures have been taken to prevent
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rupturing the water coil due to freezing conditions.
Frozen water coils are not covered under the limited
product warranty.
GC units are designed to be installed with a communicating User
Interface. The unit will provide airflow at a rate commanded by the
User Interface. The nominal airflow/ton rate is 350 CFM/ton. The
User Interface will modify the commanded airflow under certain
operating modes. Refer to the User Interface literature for further
system control details. This unit will not respond to commands
from a common thermostat except under certain emergency
situations explained in this document. The instructions contained
herein provide guidance to successfully install the blower.
These units are designed specifically for Puronr (R- -410A)
refrigerant and must only be used with Puronr refrigerant.
These units are designed to meet low air leak requirements
currently in effect. Because of this, units need special attention in
the condensate pan and drain connection area and when brazing
tubing.
Factory- -authorized, field- -installed electric heater packages are
available in 5 through 20 kW. See Product Data for available
accessory kits.
Pressurized
1. GC Series Water- -To Air Heat Pump
2. Installation and Owner's Manual
3. Hanging Bracket Kit (HZ unit only)
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
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