Carrier 38BYC Installation And Start-Up Instructions Manual

HEATUNG & COOUNG
38BYC, 38BYG
12 SEER SpMit System
Heat Pump
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Installation and Start-Up Instructions
NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the
installation.
This symhoi --> indicates a change since the last issue.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Improper installation, adjustment, alteratiom 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 infornmdon or assistance. The qualified
installer or agency must use _hctory=authorized kits or accessories
when modi_}-ing 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 t:br brazing operations.
Have fire extinguisher available. Read these instructions thor-
oughly and _\_llow all warnings or cautions included in literature
and attached to the unit. Consnh local building codes and National
Electrical (?ode (NEC) [br special requirements.
Recognize safety informatiom This is the safety-alert symbolz_ .
When you see this symhol on the unit and in instructions or
manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAU=
TION. These words are used with the saf_b_-alert symbol. DAN-
GER 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. (AUTION is used to
identify unsafe practices which would result in minor personal
injuw or product and property damage. NOTE is used to highlight
suggestions which will result in enhanced installation, reliability,
or operation.
Be%re installing, modif}'ing, or servicing system, main elec-
trical 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 tahet. Electrical shock can
cause personal injury or death.
iNSTALLATiON RECOMMENDATBONS
NOTE: In some cases noise in the living area has been traced to
gas pulsations fiom improper installation of equipment
h Locate unit away fiom window< patios, decks, and so forth
where unit operation sounds may disturb customer
2. Ensure that vapor- and liquid-robe diameters are appropriate to
capacity of unit
3. Rm_ refrigerant tubes as directly as possible by avoiding
unnecessary rams and bends.
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Fig. 1--Mode{ 38BYG
4 Leave some slack between structure and unit
to absorb
vibration
5 When passing refi'igerant robes through the wall, seal opening
with RTV or other pliable silicon based caulk. (See Fig. 2.)
6. Avoid direct robing contact with water pipes, duct work, floor
joists, wall studs, floors, and walls.
7. Do not suspend refiigerant tubing fi'om joists and studs with a
rigid wire or strap that comes in direct contact with robing.
(See Fig. 20
8. Ensure that robing insulation is pliable and completely sur-
rounds vapor tube.
9. When necessary, use hanger straps which are 1 in. wide and
con_bm_ to shape of robing insulation. (See Fig. 20
10. Isolate hanger straps from insulation by using metal sleeves
bent to confbrm to shape of insulation.
When outdoor unit is connected to ihctory-approved indoor unit,
outdoor unit contains system refrigerant charge fbr operation with
indoor unit of the same size when connected by 15 fi of
field-supplied or factoo'-accesso<v robing. For proper unit opera-
tion, check refi'igerant charge using charging information located
on control box cover.
IMPORTANT: Maximun_ liquid line size is 3/8-im O.D. fc_r all
residential applications including long line.
INPORTANT: Always install a liquid line filter drier on any
system using existing field service line sets and or existing indoor
coil or fan coil units. Always use a filter direr on burnout unit
replacements.
Manufacturer reserves the right to dissontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notise and without insurring obligations,
PC 101 Catalog No. 533-80078 Printed in USA Form 38BYC-3SI Pg 1 11-02 Replaces: 38BYC-2SI