Power And Connecting Cables - Carrier 40MKCC Service Manual

POWER AND CONNECTING
CABLES - - FIELD SUPPLIED
Recommended Connection Method for Power and
Communication Wiring (To minimize
communication wiring interference)
Power Wiring:
The main power is supplied to both, the indoor and the outdoor
units. The field supplied connecting cable consists of three (3)
wires. Two wires are high voltage AC power and one is a ground
wire.
Consult your local building codes and the NEC (National
Electrical Code) or CEC (Canadian Electrical Code) for special
requirements.
All wires must be sized per NEC or CEC and local codes. Use
Electrical Data table MCA (minimum circuit amps) and MOCP
(maximum over current protection) to correctly size the wires and
the disconnect fuse or breakers respectively.
Per caution note, only copper conductors with a minimum 300 volt
rating and 2/64- -inch thick insulation must be used.
Communication Wiring:
A separate shielded Stranded copper conductor only, with a 600
volt rating and double insulated copper wire, must be used as the
communication wire from the outdoor unit to the indoor unit.
To minimize voltage drop of the communication wire, use the wire
size and maximum lengths shown in Table 12.
Table 12—Maximum Lengths
Wire Size
18AWG
16AWG 50 ft. (15 m) to 100 ft. (30 m)
13AWG 100 ft. (30 m) to 200 ft. (60 m)
Length ft. (m)
50 ft. (15 m)
CAUTION
!
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment
damage or improper operation.
S Wires should be sized based on NEC and local codes.
S Use copper conductors only with a 600 volt rating and
double insulated copper wire.
CAUTION
!
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment
damage or improper operation.
S Be sure to comply with local codes while running wire
from indoor unit to outdoor unit.
S Every wire must be connected firmly. Loose wiring
may cause terminal to overheat or result in unit
malfunction. A fire hazard may also exist. Therefore, be
sure all wiring is tightly connected.
S No wire should be allowed to touch refrigerant tubing,
compressor or any moving parts.
S Disconnecting means must be provided and shall be
located within sight and readily accessible from the air
conditioner.
S Connecting cable with conduit shall be routed through
hole in the conduit panel.
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