Carrier 48TCA04---A12 appendix Heating Service Analysis, Problem Cause Remedy

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48TC

 

Table 13 – Heating Service Analysis

 

 

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

Misaligned spark electrodes.

Check flame ignition and sensor electrode positioning.

 

Adjust as needed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check gas line for air, purge as necessary. After purging

 

No gas at main burners.

gas line of air, allow gas to dissipate for at least 5 minutes

 

before attempting to relight unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check gas valve.

 

 

 

Burners Will Not Ignite.

Water in gas line.

Drain water and install drip leg to trap water.

No power to furnace.

Check power supply, fuses, wiring, and circuit breaker.

 

 

No 24 v power supply to control

Check transformer. Transformers with internal overcurrent

 

circuit.

protection require a cool down period before resetting.

 

 

 

 

Miswired or loose connections.

Check all wiring and wire nut connections.

 

Burned---out heat anticipator in

Replace thermostat.

 

thermostat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broken thermostat wires.

Run continuity check. Replace wires, if necessary.

 

 

 

 

Dirty air filter.

Clean or replace filter as necessary.

 

Gas input to unit too low.

Check gas pressure at manifold. Clock gas meter for input.

 

If too low, increase manifold pressure, or replace with

 

 

correct orifices.

 

 

 

 

Unit undersized for application.

Replace with proper unit or add additional unit.

 

 

 

Inadequate Heating.

Restricted airflow.

Clean filter, replace filter, or remove any restrictions.

Blower speed too low.

Use high speed tap, increase fan speed, or install optional

 

 

blower, as suitable for individual units.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Limit switch cycles main burners.

Check rotation of blower, thermostat heat anticipator

 

settings, and temperature rise of unit. Adjust as needed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too much outdoor air.

Adjust minimum position.

 

 

 

Check economizer operation.

 

 

 

 

Check all screws around flue outlets and burner

 

Incomplete combustion (lack of

compartment. Tighten as necessary.

 

 

Poor Flame

Cracked heat exchanger.

combustion air) results in:

 

Overfired unit — reduce input, change orifices, or adjust

Characteristics.

Aldehyde odors, CO, sooting

gas line or manifold pressure.

 

flame, or floating flame.

 

 

 

Check vent for restriction. Clean as necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check orifice to burner alignment.

 

 

 

Burners Will Not Turn

Unit is locked into Heating mode

Wait until mandatory one---minute time period has elapsed

Off.

for a one minute minimum.

or reset power to unit.

 

 

 

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Contents Table of Contents Safety ConsiderationsUnit Arrangement and Access Routine MaintenanceGeneral What to do if you smell gasSeasonal Maintenance Supply FAN Blower Section Supply Fan Belt-DriveCondenser Coil Condenser Coil Maintenance and Cleaning RecommendationCooling Periodic Clean Water Rinse Routine Cleaning of Coil SurfacesRemove Surface Loaded Fibers One-Row CoilRefrigerant System Pressure Access Ports Cleaning the Evaporator CoilEvaporator Coil Evaporator Coil Metering DevicesTo Use Cooling Charging Charts Puronr R-410A RefrigerantRefrigerant Charge No ChargeCooling Charging Charts Size Designation Nominal Tons ReferenceCooling Charging Charts C08229 C08437 C08438 C08439 Cooling Service Analysis Problem Cause RemedyCondenser-Fan Adjustment Troubleshooting Cooling SystemConvenience Outlets CompressorSmoke Detectors SystemController Unit Connect Primary TransformerSensor Smoke Detector LocationsCompleting Installation of Return Air Smoke Sensor Fiop Smoke Detector Wiring and ResponseSensor Alarm Test Sensor Alarm Test ProcedureController Alarm Test Sensor and Controller TestsController Alarm Test Procedure Dirty Controller Test ProcedureDirty Sensor Test Procedure To Configure the Dirty Sensor Test OperationDetector Cleaning Troubleshooting Protective Devices GAS Heating SystemCompressor Protection Relief DeviceFuel Types and Pressures Natural Gas Supply Line Pressure RangesNatural Gas Manifold Pressure Ranges Liquid Propane Supply Line Pressure RangesFlue Gas Passageways Combustion-Air BlowerCleaning and Adjustment Check Unit Operation and Make Necessary Adjust- mentsBurners and Igniters Main BurnersLimit Switch Burner IgnitionLED Indication Error Code Description Orifice ReplacementLED Error Code Description Red LED-Status IGC Connections Orifice SizesLP Orifice Altitude Compensation* A04-A07Cont. Altitude Compensation* A08-A12 Altitude Compensation* A04-A06 Low NOx Units Troubleshooting Heating SystemMinimum heating entering air temperature Heating Service Analysis Problem Cause RemedyIGC Board LED Alarm Codes IGCPremierlinkt Control PremierLink ControllerPremierLink Wiring Schematic 55 Space Temperature Sensor Wiring Space Sensor Mode PremierLink Sensor UsageThermostat Mode 56 Internal ConnectionsLctb Indoor CO2 Sensor 33ZCSENCO2 Connections PremierLink Filter Switch Connection Color Code Recommendations RTU-MP Control SystemRecommended Cables RTU-MP Multi-Protocol Control Board RTU-MP System Control Wiring Diagram RTU-MP Controller Inputs and Outputs OutputsSpace Temperature SPT Sensors RTU-MP T-55 Sensor ConnectionsIAQ Sensor SEN J4-2 COM J4-3 24 VAC Communication Wiring Protocols Connecting Discrete InputsPower Exhaust output RTU-MP Troubleshooting LEDs LEDs on the RTU-MP show the status of certain functionsTroubleshooting Alarms Alarms BACnet MS/TPRTU-MP Driver Basic Protocol Troubleshooting ModbusManufacture Date Code Name MeaningEconomizer Systems EconoMi$er IV Component LocationsEconoMi$er IV Wiring EconoMi$er EconoMi$er IV Input/Output LogicSupply Air Temperature SAT Sensor Outdoor Air Lockout SensorEconoMi$er IV Control Modes Outdoor Dry Bulb ChangeoverReturn Air Temperature or Enthalpy Sensor Mounting Location Outdoor Enthalpy ChangeoverMinimum Position Control Exhaust Setpoint AdjustmentIndoor Air Quality IAQ Sensor Input Damper Movement ThermostatsOccupancy Control Demand Control Ventilation DCVCO2 Sensor Configuration EconoMi$er IV Sensor UsageEconoMi$er IV Preparation Differential EnthalpyWiring Diagrams 48TC Typical Unit Wiring Diagram Power A06, 208/230-3-60 48TC Unit Wiring Diagram Control A06 PRE-START-UP START-UP, GeneralCooling Main BurnersHeating Ventilation Continuous FanField Service Test START-UP, Premierlink ControlsSTART-UP, RTU-MP Control Perform System Check-OutConfiguration Inputs InputSpace Sensor Type Input 1 FunctionOperating Sequences Base Unit Controls Cooling, Units Without EconomizerHeating, Units Without Economizer Cooling, Unit With EconoMi$erHeating With EconoMi$er PremierLink Control48TC Available Cooling Stages OAT ≤ SPT 48TC 48TC Loadshed Command Gas and Electric Heat Units RTU-MP Sequence of OperationLinkage Modes SchedulingAlways Occupied Default Occupancy Local ScheduleBACnet Schedule BAS On/OffIndoor Air Quality Power ExhaustEconomizer Torque Values Fastener Torque ValuesDemand Limit Appendix I. Model Number Significance Model Number NomenclatureSerial Number Format Position NumberAppendix II. Physical Data Physical Data Cooling TonsPhysical Data Cooling 48TC*A08 48TC*A09 48TC*A12Physical Data Heating LOW Appendix III. FAN Performance General Fan Performance NotesCFM RPM BHP Ton Horizontal SupplyTon Vertical Supply Medium Static Option High Static Option 48TC**05 Phase Ton Horizontal Supply 48TC**0548TC**05 Phase Ton Vertical Supply 14931506 148648TC**06 148248TC**06 Phase Ton Horizontal Supply 48TC**06 Phase Ton Vertical SupplyPhase Ton Horizontal Supply 48TC**071107 11241103 1143 1122 1162497 10991116 1093 1133579 12631247 1273Pulley Adjustment Unit MOTOR/DRIVE Motor Pulley Turns Open ComboAppendix IV. Electrical Data IFMRange RLA LRA TypeAppendix IV. Electrical Data FLAIFM Range EFF atRLA LRA FullCombustion Power NOM IFM No P.EFAN Motor Exhaust Type DISC. SizeUnbalanced 3-Phase Supply Voltage NOMAppendix V. Wiring Diagram List Wiring DiagramsAppendix VI. Motormaster Sensor Locations 48TC*A04 Outdoor Circuiting48TC*A09/12 Outdoor Circuiting Catalog No 48TC---2SMUnit START-UP Checklist Preliminary Information

48TCA04---A12 specifications

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