Carrier Puron 38TZA Installation And Start-up Instructions Manual

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38TZA, TXA, TSA12, 13, 14 SEER Split-SystemAir Conditioners with Puron™Installation 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 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 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.Puron™ systems operate at higher pressures than standardR-22 systems. Do not use R-22 service equipment or com-ponents on Puron™ equipment.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, patios, decks, etc. where unitoperation sound may disturb customer.2. Ensure that vapor and liquid tube diameters are appropriate forunit capacity.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. 2.)6. Avoid direct tubing contact with water pipes, duct work, floorjoists, wall studs, floors, and walls.7. Do not suspend refrigerant tubing from joists and studs with arigid wire or strap which comes in direct contact with tubing.(See Fig. 2.)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. 2.)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 withARI rated indoor unit with highest sales volume when connectedby 15 ft of field-supplied or factory accessory tubing. For properunit operation, check refrigerant charge using charging informa-tion located on control box cover and/or in the Check Chargesection of this instruction.IMPORTANT: Maximum liquid-line size is 3/8-in. OD for allresidential applications including long line.IMPORTANT: Always install the factory-supplied liquid-line fil-ter drier. If replacing the filter drier, refer to Product Data Digestfor appropriate part number. Obtain replacement filter driers fromyour distributor or branch.Fig. 1A98516Visit 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. 563-737 Printed in U.S.A. Form 38T-8SI Pg 1 10-98 Replaces: 38T-7SI→