Carrier 38GVM Series Service Manual

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Service Manual38GVM / 40GVMMulti---Split High---Wall Ductless Split System38GVM --- Size 18k, 24k, 30k, 36k and 42k40GVM --- Size 9k, 12k, and 18kThis Service Manual provides the necessary information to service,repair, and maintain the 38/40GVM.TABLE OF CONTENTSPAGESAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MODEL / SERIAL NUMBER NOMENCLATURE 2. . . . . . . . .STANDARD FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES 3. . . . . . . . . . .PHYSICAL DATA 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AHRI CAPACITY RATINGS 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AIRTHROW DATA 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUND RATINGS 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DIMENSIONS -- INDOOR 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DIMENSIONS -- OUTDOOR 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CLEARANCES 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SYSTEM OPERATING ENVELOPE 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ELECTRICAL DATA 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONNECTION DIAGRAM 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WIRING DIAGRAMS 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REFRIGERATION SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . .SYSTEM EVACUATION AND CHARGING 21. . . . . . . . . . . . .REMOTE CONTROL AND FUNCTIONS 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TROUBLESHOOTING 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .APPENDIX TABLES 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNIT REMOVAL PROCEDURES 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EXPLOSION HAZARDFailure to follow this warning couldresult in death, serious personal injury,and/or property damage.Never use air or gases containingoxygen for leak testing or operatingrefrigerant compressors. Pressurizedmixtures of air or gases containingoxygen can lead to an explosion.! WARNINGSAFETY 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 instructionsthoroughly and follow all warnings or cautions included inliterature and attached to the unit. Consult local building codes andNational Electrical 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 these signal words: DANGER, WARNING, andCAUTION. These words are used with the safety--alert symbol.DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which will result insevere personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazardswhich could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is usedto identify unsafe practices which may result in minor personalinjury or product and property damage. NOTE is used to highlightsuggestions which will result in enhanced installation, reliability, oroperation.! WARNINGELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDFailure to follow this warning could result in personal injuryor death.Before installing, modifying, or servicing system, mainelectrical disconnect switch must be in the OFF position.There may be more than one disconnect switch. Lock outand tag switch with a suitable warning label.CAUTION!EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARDFailure to follow this caution may result in equipmentdamage or improper operation.Do not bury more than 36 in. (914 mm) of refrigerant pipein the ground. If any section of pipe is buried, there must bea 6 in. (152 mm) vertical rise to the valve connections onthe outdoor units. If more than the recommended length isburied, refrigerant may migrate to the cooler buried sectionduring extended periods of system shutdown. This causesrefrigerant slugging and could possibly damage thecompressor at start--up.