Carrier 38BRW Installation And Start-up Instructions Manual

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38BRW, 38CKWSplit-SystemAir ConditionerInstallation and Start-Up InstructionsNOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting theinstallation.This symbol → indicates a change since the last issue.SAFETY CONSIDERATIONSImproper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance,or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or otherconditions which may cause death, personal injury, or propertydamage. Consult a qualified installer, service agency, or yourdistributor or branch for information or assistance. The qualifiedinstaller or agency must use factory-authorized kits or accessorieswhen modifying this product. Refer to the individual instructionspackaged 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 literatureand attached to the unit. Consult local building codes and NationalElectrical 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 ormanuals, 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 severepersonal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards whichcould result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used toidentify unsafe practices which would result in minor personalinjury or product and property damage.Before installing, modifying, or servicing system, main elec-trical disconnect switch must be in the OFF position. Theremay be more than 1 disconnect switch. Lock out and tagswitch with a suitable warning label. Electrical shock cancause personal injury or death.INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONSNOTE: In some cases noise in the living area has been traced togas pulsations from improper installation of equipment.1. Locate unit away from windows.2. Ensure that vapor and liquid tube diameters are appropriate tocapacity of unit.3. Run refrigerant tubes as directly as possible by avoidingunnecessary turns and bends.4. Leave some slack between structure and unit to absorbvibration.5. When passing refrigerant tubes through the wall, seal openingwith RTV or other pliable silicon-based caulk. (See Fig. 1.)6. Avoid direct tubing contact with water pipes, ductwork, floorjoists, wall studs, floors, and walls.7. Do not suspend refrigerant tubing from joists and studs withrigid wire or strap which comes in direct contact with tubing.(See Fig. 1.)8. Ensure that tubing insulation is pliable and completely sur-rounds vapor tube.9. When necessary, use hanger straps which are 1-in. wide andconform to shape of tubing insulation. (See Fig. 1.)10. Isolate hanger straps from insulation by using metal sleevesbent to conform to shape of insulation.When outdoor unit is connected to factory-approved indoor unit,outdoor unit contains system refrigerant charge for operation withfactory-approved indoor unit of same size when connected by 15ft of field-supplied tubing. For tubing lengths longer than 15 ftweigh in 0.6 oz of refrigerant for each additional ft. For proper unitoperation, check refrigerant charge using charging informationlocated on control box cover.INSTALLATIONStep 1—Check Equipment and JobsiteINSPECT EQUIPMENT — If shipment is damaged or incom-plete, file claim with shipping company prior to installation.Fig. 1—Connecting Tubing InstallationA94028INSULATIONVAPOR TUBELIQUID TUBEOUTDOOR WALL INDOOR WALLLIQUID TUBEVAPOR TUBEINSULATIONCAULKAvoid contact between tubing and structureNOTE:THROUGH THE WALLHANGER STRAP(AROUND VAPORTUBE ONLY)JOIST1″ MIN.SUSPENSIONVisit www.carrier.comManufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations.Book 1 4Tab 3a 2a PC 101 Catalog No. 533-893 Printed in U.S.A. Form 38BRW-1SI Pg 1 2-97 Replaces: 38CKW-1SI