Step 3 - Condensate Drain Installation - Carrier 38MA R Series Installation Instructions Manual

Step 3 - Condensate Drain Installation

NOTE: Install drains must meet local sanitation codes.
Install the outdoor unit drain joint
Fit the seal into the drain joint, then insert the drain joint into the base
pan hole of the outdoor unit. Rotate 90° to securely assemble them.
Connect the drain joint with an extension drain hose to avoid
condensate from draining off the outdoor unit during the heating
mode.
Seal Drain joint
Base pan
Fig. 10 — Drain Joint
NOTE: Images are for illustration purposes only.
CAUTION
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
In cold climates, ensure the drain hose is as vertical as possible to
ensure swift water drainage. If water drains too slowly, it can freeze
in the hose and flood the unit.
38MAR-04SI
Base pan hole
Seal
Drain
joint
Specifications subject to change without notice.
NOTE:
Basepan built-in with multiple holes for proper draining
during defrost. For applications where it is required to seal
these holes, and re-direct the condensate drain, rubber plugs
are available through RCD.
Table 5 — Base Pan Base Rubber Plugs
OUTDOOR UNIT
MODEL NUMBER RUBBER PLUGS RCD
PER UNIT
38MAQB12R--1
38MAQB09R--3
38MAQB12R--3
38MAQB18R--3
38MAQB24R--3
38MAQB30R--3
38MAQB36R--3
BASE PAN BASE
QUANTITY
PART NUMBER
12600801A00077 13
12600801A00077 25
12600801A00117 5
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