Carrier 25HCS Check Equipment and Job Site, Install on a Solid, Level Mounting Pad

25HCS

INSTALLATION

Check Equipment and Job Site

Unpack Unit

Move to final location. Remove carton taking care not to damage unit.

Inspect Equipment

File claim with shipping company prior to installation if shipment is damaged or incomplete. Locate unit rating plate on unit corner panel. It contains information needed to properly install unit. Check rating plate to be sure unit matches job specifications.

Install on a Solid, Level Mounting Pad

If conditions or local codes require the unit be attached to pad, tie down bolts should be used and fastened through knockouts provided in unit base pan. Refer to unit mounting pattern in Fig. 2 to determine base pan size and knockout hole location.

For hurricane tie downs, contact distributor for details and PE Certification (Professional Engineer), if required.

On rooftop applications, mount on level platform or frame. Place unit above a load-bearing wall and isolate unit and tubing set from structure. Arrange supporting members to adequately support unit and minimize transmission of vibration to building. Consult local codes governing rooftop applications.

Roof mounted units exposed to winds above 5 mph may require wind baffles. Consult the Service Manual - Residential Split System Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps for wind baffle construction.

NOTE: Unit must be level to within ±2° (±3/8 in./ft) per compressor manufacturer specifications.

Clearance Requirements

When installing, allow sufficient space for airflow clearance, wiring, refrigerant piping, and service. Allow 24 in. (609.6 mm) clearance to service end of unit and 48 in. (1219.2 mm) (above unit. For proper airflow, a 6-in. (152.4 mm) clearance on 1 side of unit and 12-in. (304.8 mm) on all remaining sides must be maintained. Maintain a distance of 24 in. (609.6 mm) between units. Position so water, snow, or ice from roof or eaves cannot fall directly on unit.

On rooftop applications, locate unit at least 6 in. above roof surface.

3/8---in. (9.53 mm) Dia. Tiedown Knockouts in Basepan(2) Places

View From Top

UNIT BASE PAN		TIEDOWN KNOCKOUT LOCATIONS in. (mm)
Dimension		A	B	C
26	X 26	9–1/8 (231.8)	4–7/16 (112.7)	21–1/4 (539.8)
31–1/2	X 31–1/2	9–1/8 (231.8)	6–9/16 (166.7)	24–11/16 (627.1)
35	X 35	9–1/8 (231.8)	6–9/16 (166.7)	28–7/16 (722.3)
				A05177

Fig. 2 - Tiedown Knockout Locations

Operating Ambient

The minimum outdoor operating ambient in cooling mode without accessory is 55°F (12.78°C), and the maximum outdoor operating ambient in cooling mode is 125°F (51.67°C). The maximum outdoor operating ambient in heating mode is 66 °F (18.89°C).

Check Defrost Thermostat

Check defrost thermostat to ensure it is properly located and securely attached. There is a liquid header with a brass distributor and feeder tube going into outdoor coil. At the end of the one of the feeder tubes, there is a 3/8 in. O.D. stub tube approximately 2 in. long. (See Fig. 3.) The defrost thermostat should be located on stub tube. Note that there is only one stub tube used with liquid header, and on most units it is the bottom circuit.

FEEDER TUBE

STUB TUBE

DEFROST￿

THERMOSTAT

A97517

Fig. 3 - Defrost Thermostat Location

Make Piping Connections

!WARNING

PERSONAL INJURY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death.

Relieve pressure and recover all refrigerant before system repair or final unit disposal.

Use all service ports and open all flow-control devices, including solenoid valves.

!CAUTION

UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD

Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation.

If ANY refrigerant tubing is buried, provide a 6-in (152.4 mm). vertical rise at service valve. Refrigerant tubing lengths up to 36-in (914.4 mm). may be buried without further special consideration. Do not bury lines longer than 36 in (914.4 mm).

Outdoor units may be connected to indoor section using accessory tubing package or field-supplied refrigerant grade tubing of correct size and condition. For tubing requirements beyond 80 ft, substantial capacity and performance losses can occur. Following the recommendations in the Application Guideline and Service Manual-Residential Split-System Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps will reduce these losses. Refer to Table 1 for accessory requirements. Refer to Table 2 for field tubing diameters.

There are no buried-line applications greater than 36 in.

If refrigerant tubes or indoor coil are exposed to atmosphere, they must be evacuated to 500 microns to eliminate contamination and moisture in the system.

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