Carrier 50HCQA Weatherproof Cover Installation, Powered Convenience Outlet Wiring

Mount the weatherproof cover to the backing plate as shown in Fig. 18. Remove two slot fillers in the bottom of the cover to permit service tool cords to exit the cover. Check for full closing and latching.

COVER – WHILE-IN-USE	RECEPTACLE
WEATHERPROOF
	NOT INCLUDED

BASE PLATE FOR

GFCI RECEPTACLE

C09022

Fig. 18 - Weatherproof Cover Installation

Non-powered type: This type requires the field installation of a general-purpose 125-volt 15-A circuit powered from a source elsewhere in the building. Observe national and local codes when selecting wire size, fuse or breaker requirements and disconnect switch size and location. Route 125-v power supply conductors into the bottom of the utility box containing the duplex receptacle.

Unit-powered type: A unit-mounted transformer is factory-installed to stepdown the main power supply voltage to the unit to 115-v at the duplex receptacle. This option also includes a manual switch with fuse, located in a utility box and mounted on a bracket behind the convenience outlet; access is through the unit’s control box access panel. See Fig. 17.

The primary leads to the convenience outlet transformer are not factory-connected. Selection of primary power source is a customer-option. If local codes permit, the transformer primary leads can be connected at the line-side terminals on the unit-mounted non-fused disconnect or HACR breaker switch; this will provide service power to the unit when the unit disconnect switch or HACR switch is open. Other connection methods will result in the convenience outlet circuit being de-energized when the unit disconnect or HACR switch is open. See Fig. 19.

Duty Cycle: the unit-powered convenience outlet has a duty cycle limitation. The transformer is intended to provide power on an intermittent basis for service tools, lamps, etc; it is not intended to provide 15-amps loading for continuous duty loads (such as electric heaters for overnight use). Observe a 50% limit on circuit loading above 8-amps (i.e., limit loads exceeding 8-amps to 30 minutes of operation every hour).

Test the GFCI receptacle by pressing the TEST button on the face of the receptacle to trip and open the receptacle. Check for proper grounding wires and power line phasing if the GFCI receptacle does not trip as required. Press the RESET button to clear the tripped condition.

			50HCQA
			C08283
UNIT	CONNECT	PRIMARY	TRANSFORMER
VOLTAGE	AS	CONNECTIONS	TERMINALS
208,	240	L1: RED +YEL	H1 + H3
230		L2: BLU + GRA	H2 + H4

		L1: RED	H1
		Splice BLU +
460	480		H2 + H3
		YEL
			H4
		L2: GRA
575	600	L1: RED	H1
		L2: GRA	H2

Fig. 19 - Powered Convenience Outlet Wiring

Using unit-mounted convenience outlets: Units with unit-mounded convenience outlet circuits will often require that two disconnects be opened to de-energize all power to the unit. Treat all units as electrically energized until the convenience outlet power is also checked and de-energization is confirmed. Observe National Electrical Code Article 210, Branch Circuits, for use of convenience outlets.

Fuse on power type: The factory fuse is a Bussman “Fusetron” T-15, non-renewable screw-in (Edison base) type plug fuse.

Factory-Option Thru-Base Connections —

This service connection kit consists of a 1/2-in electrical bulkhead connector and a 3/4-in electrical bulkhead connector, all factory-installed in the embossed (raised) section of the unit basepan in the condenser section. The 1/2-in bulkhead connector enables the low-voltage control wires to pass through the basepan. The 3/4-in electrical bulkhead connector allows the high-voltage power wires to pass through the basepan. See Fig. 20.

Check tightness of connector lock nuts before connecting electrical conduits.

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