Carrier 48A3 Air Compressor User Manual
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1. After performing any maintenance or service on the unit be sure all panels are securely fastened in place to prevent rain from entering unit cabinet and to prevent disruption of the correct unit airflow pattern REGULAR DEALER MAINTENANCE In addition to the type of routine maintenance you might be willing to perform your unit should be inspected regularly by a properly trained service technician An inspection preferably each year but at least every other year should include the following 1 Inspection of all flue product passages including the burners heat exchanger and flue collector box 2 Inspection of all combustion and ventilation air passages and openings 3 Close inspection of all gas pipes leading to and inside your unit 4 Inspection and if required cleaning of the condenser and evaporator coils 5 Inspection and if required cleaning of the condensate drain pan 6 Inspection and cleaning of blower wheel housing and motor 7 Inspection of all supply and return air ducts for leaks ob structions and insulation integrity Any problems found should be resolved at the time of inspection 8 Inspection of the unit base for cracks gaps etc which may cause a hazardous condition 9 Inspection of the unit casing for signs of deterioration 10 Inspection of all electrical wiring and components to ensure proper connection 11 Inspection for leaks in the refrigerant circuit Pressure check to d2. display will still operate Close the field installed manual gas shutoff valve Turn off the electrical power to the unit using the optional disconnect or the field installed disconnect and lock off Your combination heating cooling unit is equipped with direct spark ignition and induced draft power combustion blower 4 Remove the gas section panels 5 Move the switch on the gas valve to the OFF position and A WARNING wait 5 minutes NOTE If this is the first installation of the unit the gas flue hoods must be installed before operating unit These must be installed for the unit to run properly using proper lockout and tag out procedures Burners will light automatically Do not attempt to light by hand personal injury may result Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue or change at any time specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations at Catalog No 04 53480052 01 Printed in U S A Form 48A 5SO Pg 1 3 08 Replaces 48A 3SO Tab 1a DQ DI DD GAS HEAT SECTION PANEL REMOVED GAS VALVE Fig 1 Typical Gas Section Location 48A3027 Shown GAS VALVES Fig 2 Typical Gas Valve Location 48A2 A3 A4 A5020 050 Shown S N gt STEP 5 Or 2 ME V j x N P E ZA E h Us 0 ON OFF STEP 3 lt gt STEP 7 STEP 2 STEP 4 STEP 1 STE
3. normal operation After 5 years motor life can be extended by having the motors serviced at an authorized motor service shop Fan Shaft Bearings The bearings should be greased with Shell Alvania no 2 grease or equivalent The bearings will need to be greased annually dependent on fan usage Do not grease more than once a year Evaporator and Condenser Coils Cleaning of the coils should be done by qualified service personnel Contact your dealer for the required annual maintenance Condensate Drain The drain pan and condensate drain line should be checked and cleaned at the same time the cooling coils are checked by your dealer Compressor All compressors are factory supplied with a normal charge of the correct type of refrigeration grade oil in them and should not require additional oil Condenser Fan Ax WARNING Do not poke sticks screwdrivers or any other object into revolving fan blades Severe bodily injury may result The fan must be kept free of all obstructions to ensure prop er cooling Contact your dealer for any required service Electrical Controls and Wiring Electrical con trols are difficult to check without proper instrumentation If there are any discrepancies in the operating cycle contact your dealer and request service Refrigerant Circuit The refrigerant circuit is difficult to check for leaks without the proper equipment If inadequate cooling is suspected contact your loca
4. with steam or hot water and a mild deter gent Do not use throwaway filters in place of cleanable filters Ax WARNING Never operate your unit without filters in place Failure to heed this warning may result in damage to the blower motor and or compressor An accumulation of dust and lint on internal parts of your unit can cause loss of efficiency and in some cases fire Heat Exchanger To ensure dependable and efficient heating operation the heat exchanger should be checked by a qualified maintenance person before each heating season and cleaned when necessary This checkout should not be attempt ed by anyone not having the required expertise and equipment to do the job properly Checking and or cleaning the heat exchanger involves removing the gas controls assembly the flue collector box and the flue collector box cover When finished the gas controls assembly must be reinstalled for proper operation Also the flue collector box cover must be replaced correctly so that a proper seal 1s maintained Refer to unit installation instructions for correct procedure Contact your dealer for the required periodic maintenance Fans and Belts Periodically check the condition of the fan wheels and housings and belt tension When service is necessary call your dealer Indoor Fan Motor Outdoor Fan Motor and Combustion Fan Motor Lubrication is not recom mended Bearings will not require lubrication for at least 5 years of
5. 48A2 A3 A4 A5020 060 Single Package Rooftop Gas Heating Electric Cooling Units with COMFORTLINK Controls and Scroll Compressors User s Information Manual NOTE TO INSTALLER This manual should be left with the equipment owner WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas sup plier call the fire department Installation and service must be per formed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Ax WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration ser vice or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Ax WARNING Before performing recommended maintenance be sure main power switch to unit is turned off and lockout tag is installed Electrical shock could cause personal injury TO LIGHT UNIT As DANGER Do not turn off the electric
6. Failure to follow these requirements could result in serious personal injury TO SHUT UNIT OFF Ax WARNING 1 Do not turn off the electrical power to unit without first turning off the gas supply 2 Never attempt to manually light the main burners on unit with a match lighter or any other flame If the electric sparking device fails to light the main burners refer to the following shutdown procedures Call your dealer as soon as possible Failure to follow these procedures can result in serious fire or personal injury Refer to Fig 4 while performing the following steps I Disable unit operation by using the scrolling marquee The scrolling marquee is located in the control box at the compressor end of the unit a Push the ESCAPE key unit a blank display screen is shown b Push the rw key until the SERVICE TEST LED is lit c Push the ENTER key The display will show STOP NOTE Items in the configuration and Service Test modes are password protected The display will flash PASS and WORD when required Use the ENTER and arrow keys to enter the 4 digits of the password The default password is 1111 d Push the ENTER key again The NO YES display will flash e Push the La or vi key to toggle the display to YES and then push ENTER The unit will be locked off from heating cooling or any operation The controls will still function and the display will still operate 2 Close th
7. P 6 N STEP 8 Q MAIN STEP 10 Fig 3 To Light Unit STEP 9 an 11 12 Move the switch on the gas valve to the ON position Replace the gas section access panels Turn on the electrical supply to the units Open the field installed manual gas valve Using the scrolling marquee enable the unit to run using the following procedure a Push the ESCAPE key unit a blank display screen is shown b Push the yw key until the SERVICE TEST LED is lit c Push the ENTER key The display will show STOP d Push the ENTER key again The NO YES display will flash e Push the La or v key to toggle the display to NO and then push ENTER The unit will return to normal operation and exit Service Test mode To test the operation of the gas section use the scrolling marquee Service Test routine to energize the gas outputs and to turn on the gas Refer to unit Controls Start Up Operation Service and Troubleshooting literature for more information For normal operation make sure that units with a conven tional thermostat are set to heating control temperature On VAV variable air volume and CV constant volume units with a space temperature sensor make sure that the set points are at the normal heat set points A WARNING If the main burners fail to light or the blower fails to start shut down gas heating section and call your dealer for ser vice
8. al power to unit without first turning off the gas supply Before attempting to start the gas heating section familiarize yourself with all the procedures that must be followed Never attempt to manually light the burners on the unit with a match lighter or any other flame If the electric sparking device fails to light the burners refer to the shutdown procedures then call your dealer as soon as possible If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage injury or loss of life See Fig 1 and 2 for location of gas valve Refer to Fig 3 while performing the following steps l Disable unit operation by using the scrolling marquee The scrolling marquee is located in the control box at the compressor end of the unit a Push the LESCAPE key unit a blank display screen is shown b Push the rw key until the SERVICE TEST LED is lit c Push the ENTER key The display will show STOP NOTE Items in the Configuration and Service Test modes are password protected The display will flash PASS and WORD when required Use the and arrow keys to enter the 4 digits of the password The default password is 1111 d Push the ENTER key again The NO YES display will flash e Push the La or vi key to toggle the display to YES and then push ENTER The unit will be locked off from heating cooling or any operation The controls will still function and the
9. e field installed manual gas shutoff valve 3 Turn off the electrical power to the unit using the optional disconnect or the field installed disconnect and lock off using proper lockout and tag out procedures 4 Remove the gas section panels 5 Move the switch on the gas valve to the OFF position and wait 5 minutes before doing any service in the section or on the piping 6 Replace gas section access panels 7 If unit is being shut down because of a malfunction call your dealer as soon as possible If unit is being shut down because the heating season has ended restore electrical power to the unit and reset the scrolling marquee to Run mode to ensure operation of the cooling system during the cooling season IMPORTANT Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off shut off the manual gas valve to the unit before shutting off the electrical supply Do not use this unit if any part has been under water Imme diately call a qualified service technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part of the control system and gas control that has been under water MAINTAINING YOUR UNIT All maintenance should be handled by skilled experienced personnel Your dealer can help you establish a standard procedure For your safety keep the area around the unit clear and free of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable liquids and vapors To ensure proper functioning of the unit the flow of com bustion a
10. etermine appropriate refrigerant charge 12 Inspection of fan wheels and housings belt tension and fan motor shaft bearings 13 Operational check of the unit to determine working conditions Repair or adjustment should be made at the time of inspection Your servicing dealer may offer an economical service con tract that covers seasonal inspections Ask for further details Complete service instructions can be found in the unit Controls Start Up Operation Service and Troubleshooting literature BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE CHECK FOR PROBLEMS THAT CAN BE EASILY SOLVED If insufficient heating or cooling is suspected Check for sufficient airflow Check the air filter for dirt Check for blocked return or supply air grilles Be sure they are open and unobstructed If these checks do not reveal the cause call your servicing dealer If your unit is not operating at all check the following list for easy solutions If using a thermostat check to be sure that your thermo stat temperature set point is above the indoor temperature dur ing the heating season or below the indoor temperature during the cooling season Be sure the thermostat mode is in the proper AUTO HEAT or COOL mode and not in the OFF mode Check scrolling marquee to be sure unit is not in Service Test mode and that unit has not been disabled Check set points are properly set Is the electrical supply switch ON Are any fuses blown
11. l dealer for service Combustion Area and Vent System The com bustion area and vent system should be visually inspected be fore each heating season The normal accumulation of dirt soot rust and scale can result in loss of efficiency and im proper performance if allowed to build up Ax CAUTION If your unit makes any unusual or especially loud noises during heating shut down the heating section and call your dealer See Fig 1 and 2 and proceed as follows to inspect the com bustion area and power venting system of your unit 1 Turn off gas supply to your unit 2 Turn off electrical power to your unit 3 Remove gas section access panels 4 Using a flashlight carefully inspect the burner areas for dirt soot rust or scale A CAUTION If dirt soot rust or scale accumulations are found call your dealer and do not operate your heating section 5 When you have completed your inspection follow the To Light Unit section in this manual to restore your unit to operation 6 Observe unit heating operation Watch the burner flame to see if it is bright blue If you observe a suspected mal function or if the flame is not bright blue call your dealer Ax WARNING Components in heat section may be hot after unit has been started When observing flame be careful not to get close to or touch heating components Serious personal injury may result 7 Replace gas section access panels Unit Panels
12. nd ventilating air must not be obstructed from reach ing the unit Clearance of at least 4 ft on flue and condenser sides and 6 in on all other sides 1s required ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CARE FOR THE EQUIPMENT OWNER Consider the following information before maintaining or servicing equipment Ax WARNING TURN OFF GAS SUPPLY AND THEN ELECTRI CAL POWER TO YOUR UNIT BEFORE SERVIC ING OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE Do not turn off electrical power to this unit without first turning off the gas supply When removing access panels or performing mainte nance functions inside your unit be aware of sharp sheet metal parts and screws Although special care has been taken to reduce sharp edges inside the unit be extremely careful when handling parts or reaching into the unit Failure to follow these procedures can result in serious fire or personal injury ON LO u O STEP 2 STEP 1 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 6 STEP3 Fig 4 To Shut Unit Off Air Filter s Air filter s should be checked monthly and changed when necessary Units may have either 2 in or 4 1n thick filters For units with 2 in thick filters all filters will be 20 x 24 x 2 in size For units with 4 in thick filters half the filters will be 20 x 24 x 4 in size and half will be 20 x 20 x 4 in size The filter access panel is located at the end of the unit opposite of the condenser sec
13. nge at any time specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations Book 1 Catalog No 04 53480052 01 Printed in U S A Form 48A 5SO Pg 8 3 08 Replaces 48A 3SO Tab 1a
14. or has the circuit breaker tripped During the heating season check the external manual shutoff valve Is this lever parallel with the pipe indicating that the valve is open Or is the lever at the right angle indicating that the valve is closed If closed has the gas been shut off for safety reasons Otherwise you may open the valve and follow the start up procedures listed in this manual NOTE Before proceeding with the next check turn OFF the electrical power supply to the unit Remove the gas section access panels During the heating season check the switch on the gas valve Is it in the ON position If it is not be sure it has not been turned off for the purpose of safety If no safety hazards are present follow the start up procedures in this manual If your unit still fails to operate call your servicing dealer for troubleshooting and repairs Specify the model and serial numbers of your unit Record them in this manual in the space provided If the dealer knows exactly which unit you have he may be able to offer suggestions over the phone or save valuable time through knowledgeable preparation for the service call IN CASE OF TROUBLE If after performing the above checks unit performance is unsatisfactory shut off the unit and call your dealer Dealer s Name Telephone No Unit Model Unit Serial Number Copyright 2008 Carrier Corporation Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue or cha
15. tion The access door is labeled to indicate that it is the filter access door To replace or inspect filters 1 Loosen the 3 latches securing the filter access door and open door 2 Remove the bolt securing the inner access panel located behind the filter access door using care not to lose the bolt 3 Remove the inner access panel 4 Slide the black plastic filter retainer towards you and remove 5 Remove filters by pulling toward you and away from the filter track 6 A filter removal rod is shipped taped to the partition located near the bottom filter track The filter removal rod will aid in the removal of filters beyond the reach of the service person 7 Inspect or replace filters 8 Return filters to filter tracks Note direction of airflow arrows on filter frame 9 Reinstall the black plastic filter retainer 10 Place the filter removal rod back on the partition for future use 11 Reinstall inner panel 12 Reinstall bolt securing the inner panel 13 Close filter access panel and tighten latches If you have difficulty in locating your air filter or if you have questions concerning proper filter maintenance contact your dealer for instructions When replacing your unit filters always use the same size and type of filter that was originally supplied by the installer Units with outdoor air capability have a cleanable filter for the outdoor air This filter should be checked annually and cleaned as necessary
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