Carrier 40MBAB Installation Instructions Manual

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40MBAB
Air Handler Unit Ductless System
Sizes 18K to 60K
Fig. 1 -Air Handler
NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the
installation.

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
MODEL NUMBERS AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 1 - Check Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 2 - Mount Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 3- Mount Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 4 - Installing Ductwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 5 - Condensate Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 6 - Refrigerant Piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 7 - Evacuate Coil and Tubing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 8 - Mount Electric Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
INDOOR UNIT WIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
WIRING REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
ELECTRICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
AUXILIARY CONTACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
TEST RUN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SYSTEM CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
START-UP PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installation Instructions
A220687
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Specifications subject to change without notice.

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 kits or accessories
when installing.
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing and
work gloves. Have a fire extinguisher available. Read these
instructions thoroughly and follow all warnings or cautions included
in the literature and attached to the unit. Consult the local building
codes and the current editions of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
NFPA 70.
In Canada, refer to the current editions of the Canadian Electrical
Code CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40. Recognize safety information.
This is the safety-alert symbol
unit and in instruction manuals, be of 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 OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or
death. Before installing or servicing the unit, always turn off all
power to the unit. There may be more than one disconnect switch.
Turn off accessory heater power if applicable. Lock out and tag the
switch with a suitable warning label.
CAUTION
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.
. When you see this symbol on the

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    40MBAB Air Handler Unit Ductless System Sizes 18K to 60K Installation Instructions 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.
  • Page 2: Model Numbers And Accessories

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions MODEL NUMBERS AND ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES WARNING The system is shipped with the following accessories (see Table 2). Use all of the installation parts and accessories to install the system. Improper installation may result in water leakage, electrical shock and fire, or cause the EXPLOSION HAZARD equipment to fail.
  • Page 3 40MBAB: Installation Instructions Indoor Unit Parts A220693 Fig. 4 — Indoor Unit Representation Refrigerant Connecting Pipe Drain Outlet Drain Outlet A220692 Fig. 5 —Air Handler Manufacturer reserves the right to change, at any time, specifications and designs without notice and without obligations.
  • Page 4: Dimensions

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS A220787 Fig. 6 — 40MBAB Dimensions Table 3 — Model A Dimensions Model A (Height) B (Depth) C (Width) 45in 21in 17.5in 15.75in 10.25in 23in 18K-24K (1143mm) (534mm) (445mm) (400mm) (260mm) (585mm) 49in 21in 21in 19.31in 10.25in...
  • Page 5: Installation Requirements

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Review the following information before installing the unit: WARNING • Do not install the indoor units near a direct source of heat such as direct sunlight or a heating appliance. • Allow sufficient space for airflow and unit servicing. See Fig. 8 — on...
  • Page 6: Step 2 - Mount Unit

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions Step 2 - Mount Unit MORE REQUIREMENTS: Air supply and return may be handled in one of several ways best The unit can stand or lie on the floor, or hang from a ceiling or a wall.
  • Page 7 40MBAB: Installation Instructions AIRFLOW DIRECTION FOR DIFFERENT DOWNFLOW AND HORIZONTAL RIGHT INSTALLATION LOCATIONS INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The unit may be installed in one of the upflow, downflow, horizontal left or horizontal right orientations. 1. Remove the filter door. Fig. 13 — Remove the filter door 2.
  • Page 8 40MBAB: Installation Instructions 4. Indication of the position of each temperature sensor of the 5. Unplug temperature sensors T1,T2 from the control board. evaporator (confirm your model). •T1: Room temperature sensor •T2: Evaporator central sensor plug 18-24K model Fig. 16 — Temperature sensor position 30-48K model Fig.
  • Page 9 40MBAB: Installation Instructions 7. Remove the evaporator and drain pan then rotate 180° (when your 10. Reinstall T1, T2 sensor plug and tie up the sensor wires. equipment needs to be a vertically downed configuration). Cut the foam gasket. Fig. 21 — Remove the evaporator and drain pan 8.
  • Page 10: Step 4 - Installing Ductwork

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions 11. The evaporator is assembled in place. 15. Reassemble the upper cover and reinstall the filter and filter cover plate. Fig. 25 — The evaporator is assembled in place 12. Use cable ties to fix the room temperature sensor.
  • Page 11: Step 5 - Condensate Drains

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions DUCTWORK ACOUSTICAL TREATMENT INDOOR DRAINPIPE INSTALLATION Metal duct systems that do not have a 90 degree elbow and 10ft (3m) of 1. Cover the drainpipe with insulation, as required, to prevent main duct to first branch takeoff may require internal acoustical condensation and leakage.
  • Page 12: Step 6 - Refrigerant Piping

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions Incorrect installation may cause water to flow back into the unit and flood. WARNING 3. Use a 1” core drill to drill a hole in the wall. Make sure the hole is drilled at a slight downward angle, so that the outdoor end of the All field piping must be completed by a licensed technician and hole is lower than the indoor end by about 0.5in (12mm) (see Figure...
  • Page 13 40MBAB: Installation Instructions 4. Remove Burrs Table 7 — Flare Nut Spacing Burrs can affect the air-tight seal of the refrigerant piping connection. Flare Dimension (A) Therefore, they must be completely removed. To remove: (Unit: In/mm) Pipe Gauge In (mm) Tightening Torque a.
  • Page 14: Step 7 - Evacuate Coil And Tubing System

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions 13. Thread this lineset through the wall to connect to the indoor unit. 8. Disconnect the charge hose from the charge connection of the low side service valve. 14. Refer to the liquid line and gas line connection O.D. sizes in Table 6 based 9.
  • Page 15: Step 8 - Mount Electric Heater (Optional)

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions Triple Evacuation Method NOTE: Installation must be performed by an authorized dealer or specialist. Use recommended PPE when installing the unit. The triple evacuation method should be used when vacuum pump is not capable of pumping down to 500 microns and system does not contain Specification of electric auxiliary heat modules: 5kW, 8kW, 10kW, 15kW, any liquid water.
  • Page 16 40MBAB: Installation Instructions ELECTRIC AUXILIARY HEAT MODULE 2. Remove the terminal block and power cord. INSTALLATION AND WIRING 3. Loosen the screws. 4. Remove the electric auxiliary heating cover. 1. Remove the upper cover and use professional tools to remove the upper cover knock-outs.
  • Page 17 40MBAB: Installation Instructions 6. Tighten the screws. Table 11 — Specifications No. of No. of No. of No. of Power Cord Specifications Circuit Power Cord Relays Grounding Breakers Groups Screws 10kW 15kW 20kW 25kW A220795 Fig. 46 — Tighten the Screws 7.
  • Page 18: Indoor Unit Wiring

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions INDOOR UNIT WIRING Circuit Breaker (purchased separately) Use the following steps to wire the indoor unit. NOTE: Wiring in this section is for the base unit ONLY. Auxiliary Electric Heat wiring is covered in “INDOOR UNIT (purchased separately) WIRING”...
  • Page 19: Wiring Requirements

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions WIRING REQUIREMENTS CAUTION Size all wires per the NEC (National Electrical Code) or CEC (Canadian Electrical Code) and local codes. Use the electrical data from the outdoor unit (MCA - minimum circuit amps and MOCP - maximum over current protection), EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD to correctly size the wires and the disconnect fuse or breakers respectively.
  • Page 20: Electrical Data

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL DATA Table 14 — Electrical Data INDOOR FAN MAX FUSE CB AMP MODEL NO. V-PH-HZ 40MBABQ18XB3 0.33 40MBABQ24XB3 0.33 40MBABQ30XB3 0.50 Refer to outdoor unit installation instructions – 208-230/1/60 Indoor unit powered by the outdoor unit 40MBABQ36XB3 0.50...
  • Page 21: Connection Diagrams And Control Methods

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions CONNECTION DIAGRAMS AND CONTROL METHODS The air handler fan coil unit can be controlled mainly through the • SCENARIO #1 Wireless controller (Included): following methods. Hand-held wireless remote provides the same functionality as the wired • SCENARIO #1 Wired controller (Included, optional accessory) - controller and can be used in conjunction with the wired controller.
  • Page 22 40MBAB: Installation Instructions Table 15 — Dip Switch Definitions Dial Code Control Scenario Function OFF is for 1 [Default] Auto Detect or RS485 S1-S2 SW1-1* Control Function 24 V Communication and ON is for 2 Communication SW1-2 Anti-cold blow protection option...
  • Page 23 40MBAB: Installation Instructions This dip switch group mainly controls and selects the type of unit. It is suggested that adjustments are only made under the guidance of the authorized technician. •SW1-1: Control function, (ON: 24V Thermostat; OFF Auto Detect or Wired controller, default) •SW1-2: Use this dip switch to determine whether to stop the fan when...
  • Page 24 40MBAB: Installation Instructions S4 Dip Switch Settings This dip switch group is for configuring the staging of supplemental heat ON creates an internal jump between R and DH, meaning no external dehumidification signal is present, DH will always receive a 24V signal and the and for dehumidification fan control.
  • Page 25: 40Mbabq30Xb3

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions Electric Heater Nominal Air Flow Settings (Sheet 2 of 3) 24V Thermostat Wired Controller External Static Electric Capacity Pressure Fan Speed Air Volume CFM DIP Switch Heater Kit DIP Switch Terminal Mode Range Engaged Cooling Turbo —...
  • Page 26: 40Mbabq48Xa3

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions Electric Heater Nominal Air Flow Settings (Sheet 3 of 3) 24V Thermostat Wired Controller External Static Electric Capacity Pressure Fan Speed Air Volume CFM DIP Switch Heater Kit DIP Switch Terminal Mode Range Engaged Cooling Turbo —...
  • Page 27: Auxiliary Contacts

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions AUXILIARY CONTACTS • When the unit experiences a problem, the contact closes, and the ALARM is triggered. When the unit experiences a problem, the relay Main Board closes, and the ALARM is triggered. Alarm interface Liquid level...
  • Page 28: Test Run

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions TEST RUN 24V Interface Board Remote control (ON-OFF) terminal port CN2 and jumper JR1 – OUTPUT 12VDC: BEFORE THE TEST RUN • Remove the jumper JR1 to enable the ON-OFF function A test run must be performed after the entire system has been completely •...
  • Page 29: System Checks

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions SYSTEM CHECKS START-UP PROCEDURES 1. Conceal the tubing where possible. Refer to outdoor unit’s installation instructions for system start-up 2. Ensure the drain tube slopes downward along its entire length. instructions. 3. Ensure all tubing and connections are properly insulated.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions TROUBLESHOOTING For ease of service, the systems are equipped with diagnostic code display LEDs on some outdoor units. The outdoor diagnostic display consists of two LEDs (red and green) on the outdoor unit board and is limited to a few errors. The indoor diagnostic display is a digital readout on the display panel. If possible, always check the diagnostic codes displayed on the indoor unit first before consulting a service technician.
  • Page 31: Electric Auxiliary Heating Wiring Diagrams

    40MBAB: Installation Instructions ELECTRIC AUXILIARY HEATING WIRING DIAGRAMS Table 20 — Specifications Specifications No. of Circuit Breakers No. of Relays No. of Power Cord Groups* No. of Power Cord Grounding Screws 10kW 15kW 20kW 25kW *Power cord “A” for main unit on all sizes Fig.
  • Page 32 40MBAB: Installation Instructions ELECTRIC AUXILIARY HEATING WIRING DIAGRAMS (CONT) A220798 Fig. 65 —Electric Auxiliary Heating Wiring Diagram © 2023 Carrier. All rights reserved. Edition Date: 01/23 Catalog No: 40MBAB-03SI Replaces: 40MBAB-02SI Manufacturer reserves the right to change, at any time, specifications and designs without notice and without obligations.

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