Carrier 48TC**16 installation instructions Units Without Factory-Installed Disconnect

C10854

Fig. 29 - Mounting Position for Field Disconnects

(up to 100A)

Field power wires are connected to the unit at line-side pressure lugs at the main terminal block (TB1) or at factory-installed option non-fused disconnect switch. Max wire size is #2 AWG (copper only). (See Fig. 31.)

NOTE: TEST LEADS - Unit may be equipped with short leads (pigtails) on the field line connection points off the optional disconnect switch. These leads are for factory run-test purposes only; remove and discard before connecting field power wires to unit connection points. Make field power connections directly to line connection pressure lugs only.

!WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in intermittent operation or performance satisfaction.

Do not connect aluminum wire between disconnect switch and unit. Use only copper wire.

(See Fig. 30.)

ELECTRIC

DISCONNECT

SWITCH

COPPER

WIRE ONLY

ALUMINUM

WIRE

A93033

Fig. 30 - Disconnect Switch and Unit

All Units —

All field wiring must comply with NEC and all local requirements. Size wire based on MCA (Minimum Circuit Amps) on the unit informative plate. See Fig. 31 and the unit label diagram for power wiring connections to the unit power terminal blocks and equipment ground. Maximum wire size is 2/0 AWG per pole.

Provide a ground-fault and short-circuit over-current protection device (fuse or breaker) per NEC Article 440 (or local codes). Refer to unit informative data plate for MOCP (Maximum Over-current Protection) device size.

Voltage to compressor terminals during operation must be within voltage range indicated on unit nameplate. See Table 10. On 3-phase units, voltages between phases must be balanced within 2% and the current within 10%. Use the formula shown in the legend for Table 10 (see Note 2 on page 45) to determine the percent of voltage imbalance.

All units except 208/230-v units are factory wired for the voltage shown on the nameplate. If the 208/230-v unit is to be connected to a 208-v power supply, the control transformer must be rewired by moving the black wire with the 1/4-in. female spade connector from the 230-v connection and moving it to the 200-v1/4-in. male terminal on the primary side of the transformer. Refer to unit label diagram for additional information.

!CAUTION

UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD

Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage.

Operation on improper line voltage or excessive phase imbalance constitutes abuse and may cause damage to electrical components. Such operation would invalidate any applicable Carrier warranty.

NOTE: Check all factory and field electrical connections for tightness.

Units Without Factory-Installed Disconnect —

When installing units, provide a disconnect switch of adequate size per NEC (National Electrical Code). Disconnect sizing data is provided on the unit informative plate. Locate on unit cabinet or within sight of the unit per national or local codes. Do not cover unit informative plate if mounting the disconnect on the unit cabinet.

Units with Factory-Installed Disconnect —

The factory-installed option disconnect switch is located in a weatherproof enclosure located under the main control box. The manual switch handle is accessible through an opening in the access panel. Discard the factory test leads (see Fig. 31). The factory disconnect is an 80A disconnect.

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