Carrier 38YCC Installation And Start-Up Instructions Manual

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Installation and Start-Up Instructions
NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the
installation.
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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 thor-
oughly and follow all warnings or cautions included in literature
and attached to the unit. Consult local building codes and National
Electrical Code (NEC) for special requirements.
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 the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAU-
TION. These words are used with the safety-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. 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.
Before installing, modifying, 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(es) with a suitable warning label. Electrical shock can
cause personal injury or death.
INTRODUCTION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
NOTE: In some cases noise has been traced to improper instal-
lation of equipment.
1. Locate unit away from windows, patios, decks, and so forth
where unit operation sounds may disturb customer.
2. Ensure that vapor- and liquid-tube diameters are appropriate to
capacity of unit.
3. Run refrigerant tubes as directly as possible by avoiding
unnecessary turns and bends.
4. Leave some slack between structure and unit to absorb
vibration.
5. When passing refrigerant tubes through the wall, seal opening
with RTV or other pliable silicon-based caulk. (See Fig. 3.)
Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations.
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6. Avoid direct refrigerant tubing contact with water pipes, duct
work, floor joists, wall studs, floors, and walls.
7. Do not suspend refrigerant tubing from joists and studs with a
rigid wire or strap that comes in direct contact with tubing.
(See Fig. 3.)
8. Ensure that refrigerant tubing insulation is pliable and com-
pletely surrounds vapor tube.
9. When necessary, use hanger straps which are 1 in. wide and
conform to shape of tubing insulation. (See Fig. 3.)
10. Isolate hanger straps from insulation by using metal sleeves
bent to conform to shape of insulation.
Printed in U.S.A. Form 38YCC-6SI
38YCC, 38YCG, 38YCS
10 SEER Split-System
Fig. 1—Model 38YCC
Fig. 2—Models 38YCG and 38YCS
Pg 1 5-03
Heat Pump
A97005
A98525
Replaces: 38YCC-5SI