Carrier 48MA/50ME016-040 specifications Service, Cabinet Panels and Grilles, Air¯ow Switches

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HEATING (48MA) Ð On call for heating from a zone, the forced draft blower will start and the pilot will light. The zone burner will ignite after the pilot has been proven. (Ap- proximately 60 seconds.)

NOTE: A time-delay relay will shut unit down in 180 sec- onds if the unit main gas valve is not open.

HEATING (50ME WITH ELECTRIC HEAT) Ð On a call for heating from a zone, the ®rst-stage heating relay, con- tactor, and heating element are energized. Upon additional calls for heating from that zone, stage 2 is energized in a similar manner. However, second element on 2-element heater assemblies and second and third heating elements on 3-element heater assemblies are energized as described in Outdoor Air Thermostat Adjustment section on page 36.

Heating Lockout (50ME with Electric Heat) Ð If any zone module is operating on mechanical cooling (Compressor[s] is operating), one heating element in each zone module is locked out and zone module cannot be energized. Operation of lockout circuit is independent of outdoor-air thermostat operation.

HEATING (50ME WITH GLYCOL HEATING COILS) Ð On a call for heating from a zone, the heating relay and heat- ing coil solenoid valve for that zone are energized. If 2 or more unit zone modules are joined to serve a common zone, stage 2 of heating thermostat operates remaining heating relays and solenoid valves depending on connection arrangement.

OUTDOOR-AIR DAMPER Ð This control regulates the amount of outdoor air that passes through the outdoor air evaporator coil and enters the return air-stream (Fig. 34 and 35). A knob in the zone control and thermostat panel acti- vates the damper control motor (damper operator). Damper may be fully closed, fully open, or set at any intermediate position by setting the knob as desired. In the fully open po- sition, the damper will permit 25% outdoor air and 75% re- turn air into the unit.

SERVICE

Cabinet Panels and Grilles

SIDE PANELS Ð To remove a panel, remove lower screw on T-fastener. Loosen T-fastener pivot screw. Swing aside T-fastener. Pull bottom of panel out and down.

TOP PANELS Ð Remove end caps from each end of rain covers. Remove panel screws and lift off panels as required. Save end caps and screws for reinstallation.

HEATER ACCESS PANELS Ð See Side Panels section above.

Cleaning Ð Inspect unit interior at the beginning of each heating and cooling season and during each season as op- erating conditions require. Remove unit side panels and top panels to expose unit interior as required.

EVAPORATOR COILS (ZONE COOLING COILS) AND GLYCOL HEATING COILS Ð Clean with a stiff brush, vacuum cleaner, or compressed air.

CONDENSER AND OUTDOOR-AIR COOLING COILS

ÐClean with a stiff brush or vacuum cleaner. If cleaning with compressed air or low-pressure water or steam, guard against damaging compressor, wiring, and nearby controls.

CONDENSATE DRAINS Ð Check and clean annually at start of cooling season.

INDOOR-AIR FILTERS Ð Clean or replace ®lters at start of each heating and cooling season and as often as necessary during each season, depending on operating conditions. Re- fer to Table 1 for type and size of ®lters used. Filter section is shown in Fig. 34 and 35. Indoor-air ®lter tracks will ac- cept 2 layers of one-in. thick ®lters.

OUTDOOR-AIR INLET SCREENS Ð Clean with steam or hot water and mild detergent.

GAS HEATING SECTION Ð Inspect burners and heat ex- changers before each heating season. Remove exhaust grilles to inspect heat exchangers. Clean with wire brush if there is any accumulation of debris. The main burners should also be cleaned if there is any accumulation of debris. Fire each zone to be assured of proper operation. Correct pilot height is 1 to 11¤2 inches.

COMBUSTION AIR FAN Ð Inspect blower wheel for dirt, and remove and clean if necessary.

Air¯ow Switches

INDOOR AIRFLOW SWITCH (AFS1) Ð This switch is located in evaporator fan inlet venturi. This switch will shut down unit if air¯ow through zone modules is insufficient.

COMBUSTION AIRFLOW SWITCH (AFS2) Ð This switch (48MA only) is located in combustion air plenum. This switch will shut down unit heating mode if combustion air is in- sufficient. See Forced-Draft Blower (48MA) section on page 42 for details on combustion air shutter adjustment.

Service Switch Ð A control circuit service switch is located in the power and condensing control box (Fig. 34 and 35). Shut down unit (compressors, fans, and control cir- cuits) at this switch.

Do not use compressor circuit breakers to start and stop compressors except in emergency.

Time Guard Control Circuit Ð Each compressor circuit has a 5-minute delay before restarting compressor af- ter shutdown for any reason. On starting, Time Guard device timer causes a delay of 15 seconds after thermostat closes before compressor starts. On compressor shutdown, timer re- cycles for 4 minutes, 45 seconds. During this time, compres- sor cannot restart.

On 2-compressor units, no. 2 compressor will not start for at least 21¤2 minutes after no. 1 compressor starts. See Capacity Control Pressure Switches section below.

Capacity Control Pressure Switches (CCP) (2-Compressor Units Only) Ð These switches are connected to the suction side of the system on compressor no. 2. Approximately 21¤2 minutes after compressor no. 2 starts, the timer makes the circuit to CCP1 and CCP2 to operate compressor no. 2 as follows:

1.CCP1 is open (opens at 63 psig; closes at 83 psig). This prevents cycling of compressor no. 2 at start-up.

2.CCP2 is closed (opens at 54 psig; closes at 78 psig).

3.Holding relay no. 2 (HR2) is deenergized.

When the suction pressure reaches 83 psig, CCP1 closes to energize HR2 and compressor no. 2. Compressor no. 2 will then be operated by CCP2.

Compressor Oil Ð Compressors have their own oil sup- ply. Compressor crankcases on 2-compressor units are in- terconnected. Loss of oil due to a leak in the system should be the only reason for adding oil after unit has been in op- eration. A sight glass is provided in the crankcase intercon- nection line or on the compressor crankcase. Remove end panels to gain access to compressors. Sight glass on 06D compressor should be about 1¤3 to 2¤3 full of oil. Sight glass on 06E compressor should be about 1¤8 to 1¤2 full of oil.

Compressor data is shown in Table 1 and on dataplate at- tached to compressor body. Refer to 06D or 06E Compres- sor Service Manual for additional compressor service information.

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Contents Contents Installation, Start-Up Service InstructionsInstallation Safety ConsiderationsBase Unit Physical Data and Dimensions 48MA Units Base Unit Physical Data and Dimensions 50ME Units Roof Curb Detail Removing Shipping Shields FigPhysical Data Roof Curb Physical Data and Dimensions 48MA Units Roof Curb Physical Data and Dimensions 50ME Units Shipping Shield Locations Units Shown Suggested Gas Piping 48MA Unit 48MA Electrical Data Unit 50ME Electrical Data Unit 50ME Electrical Application Data ECT Field Control WiringZone Control Board Component Location Cooling Cooling Stage 1 Ð First stage of modules 1, 2, Cooling Stage 1 Ð First stage of modules 1, 2, 3, Cooling Stage 1 Ð Modules 1 and 3 Stage 2 Ð Modules 2 Cooling Modules Setting Stage 1 Ð First stage of modules 1 Cooling Stage 1 Ð First stage of modules 1, 2, Cooling 50ME Two-Stage Heat, One-Stage Cool Ð 4 Module Joint Control Cooling Stage 1 Ð Modules 1 and 3 Stage 2 Ð Modules 2 Cooling Modules Setting HA1 HA2 APS START-UPAdjustment Gas Heat Lighting Procedure 48MAMGV Pressure Adjustment Natural GASSpoiler Screw Location Units with 3-ELEMENT Heaters Units with 2-ELEMENT HeatersCondenser and OUTDOOR-AIR Cooling Coils ServiceAir¯ow Switches Cabinet Panels and GrillesLOW Charge Compressor Capacity Control UnloadersHead Pressure Control To ADD or Remove OILCondenser Fans Evaporator Fans and MotorFAN Shaft Bearing Removal Operation Forced-Draft Blower 48MAOptional Economizer Ð See Fig Pulley RemovalEconomizer and Exhaust Damper Assemblies, Exploded View Page Page Packaged Service Training Page Model no Serial no Date Technician OUTDOOR-AIR TemperatureRETURN-AIR Temperature PRE-START-UP

48MA/50ME016-040 specifications

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