Carrier FED B Series Installation Instructions Manual

FED "B" Series
Downflow Electric Furnace
Installation Instructions & Homeowner's Information
Approved for use in manufactured homes.
NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the
installation.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
POSITION UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Line Voltage Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Thermostat Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Thermostat Wiring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transformer Information
(applicable to on-site HVAC contractor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Ground Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Filtered Grille Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Minimum CFM and Motor Speed Selection
(applicable to on-site HVAC contractor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Sequence of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Continuous Fan (Whole House Ventilation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Electric Heat or Emergency Heat Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HOMEOWNER'S INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
THERMOSTAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Heating Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cooling Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fan Control (Whole House Ventilation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK . . . . . . . 11
Before Requesting a Service Call: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
REGULAR MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Indoor Unit Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Condensate Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Outdoor Unit Coils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Painted Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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 cloths for brazing operations. Have fire
extinguisher available. Read these instructions thoroughly and follow all
warnings or cautions attached to the unit. Consult local building codes
and the applicable editions of the National Electrical Codes (NEC)
NFPA 70.
In Canada, refer to the current editions of the Canadian Electrical Code
CSA C22.1.
Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol
you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions or manuals, be alert to
the potential for personal injury.
Understand the 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
may 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
!
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death.
Before installing, modifying or servicing system, always turn off main
power to system. There may be more than one disconnect switch. Lock
out and tag switch with a suitable warning label.
!
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.

INTRODUCTION

Model FED has been designed for downflow applications. Models are
available for electric heat sizes 10 kW - 20 kW. All models use an ECM
motor.
FED models contain a factory supplied replaceable air filter.

LOCATION

Select the best position which suits the installation site conditions. The
location should provide adequate structural support, space in the front of
the unit for service access, clearance for return air and supply duct
connections, space for refrigerant piping connections and condensate
drain line connections.
NOTE: Internal filter can be accessed from a separate filter door.
CAUTION
. When