General Information; Unit Protection Devices - Carrier 40SMC N Series Owner's Manual

40SMC---N

General information

Unit operation and maintenance
Read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the
unit.
• This unit complies with the low-voltage (EEC/73/23) and
electro-magnetic compatibility (EEC/89/336) directives.
• Make sure the electric system voltage and frequency comply
with the required values and the power input available is
suitable for running the unit.
• All operation and maintenance manuals must be carefully
looked after and kept with the equipment, should the unit
change owners.
• Check that all current national safety code requirements for
the installation have been followed.
In particular, ensure that a properly sized and connected
ground wire is in place.
• Only use the unit for factory approved applications: the unit
cannot be used in laundry premises.
• Do not use damaged equipment.
In case of malfunction, turn the unit OFF and disconnect the
mains supply.
• Disconnect the mains power supply prior to any maintenance
operations or prior to handling any internal unit parts.
• The manufacturer declines any liability for damage resulting
from modifications or errors in the electrical or refrigerant
connections, made during the installation, or from improper
use of this equipment.
This will invalidate the unit warranty conditions immediately.
Table I: Unit protection devices
System
Heat pump
Cooling only
and
heat pump
WARNING:
During heat pump operation the unit will undergo several defrost cycles to remove ice that might collect on the outdoor unit in very low ambient
temperatures. In these cycles, the indoor fan will be automatically off and cannot operate until defrost cycle is completed.
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Type of protection
Protection against
cold air flows
Outdoor coil
defrost cycle
Indoor coil
freeze protection
Against frequent Compressor does not start
compressor cycling when unit is switched on
• Installation and testing by skilled personnel are guarantee of
the unit proper and safe operation.
• This unit contains moving parts.
Ensure that these parts are kept out of the reach of children.
• Maintain the room temperature at general comfort conditions,
especially when children, elderly or handicapped persons are
present.
• In order to ensure correct use, the air conditioner must operate
within the temperature limits indicated in the "Operating Limits"
table, included in the outdoor unit installation manual.
Failure to observe these limits may cause unit malfunction or
water leakage.
• Make sure the units are not damaged after transport; if so,
lodge a complaint against the forwarding agent.
• The unit maintenance and cleaning must be carried out by
skilled personnel only.
• All of the manufacturing and packaging materials used for
this appliance are recyclable.
• The packing material and the remote control exhausted
batteries (accessory) are to be disposed of according to the
standards in force.
• This equipment contains refrigerant that must be disposed of
correctly.
At the end of the unit's life, take it to special collection points
or deliver it to the retailer for correct disposal.
WARNING:
The unit must always be switched OFF using the remote
control. Do not switch OFF the split system by
disconnecting the electric power supply.
Effects
operation modes
Indoor fan off
heat pump mode
Indoor and outdoor
fans OFF heat pump mode
Compressor off
Cooling or heating
in heat pump mode
Protection
When on
Heating in During start-up or when
the system is running.
Heating in
During unit operation
Cooling During unit operation
At unit start-up or
change of operating mode