Carrier 50ZHA024-060 Introduction, RECEIVING AND INSTALLATION -CheckEquipment, ProvideClearances

Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses and work gloves. Use quenching cloth for unbrazing operations. Have fire extinguisher available for all brazing operations.

FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury, death and/or property damage.

Before performing service or maintenance operations on system, turn off main power to unit and install lockout tag. Turn off accessory heater power switch if applicable.

Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol . When you see this symbol in instructions or manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.

Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE. These words are used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING signifies a hazard which could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used to identify unsafe practices which may result in minor personal injury or product and property damage. NOTE is used to highlight suggestions which will result in enhanced installation, reliability, or operation.

These instructions cover minimum requirements and conform to existing national standards and safety codes. In some instances, these instructions exceed certain local codes and ordinances, especially those that may not have kept up with changing residen- tial construction practices. We require these instructions as a minimum for a safe installation.

INTRODUCTION

50ZHA heat pump units are fully self-contained and designed for outdoor installation (See Fig. 1). As shown in Fig. 2, units are shipped in a horizontal-discharge configuration for installation on a ground-level slab. All units can be field-converted to downflow discharge configurations for rooftop applications with a field- supplied plenum.

RECEIVING AND INSTALLATION Step 1—Check Equipment

IDENTIFY UNIT

The unit model number and serial number are stamped on the unit identification plate. Check this information against shipping pa- pers. Verify that unit voltage and amperage listed on unit rating plate agree with power supplied for equipment.

INSPECT SHIPMENT

Inspect for shipping damage while unit is still on shipping pallet. If unit appears to be damaged or is torn loose from its securing points, have it examined by transportation inspectors before removal. Forward claim papers directly to transportation company. Manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in transit.

Check all items against shipping list. Immediately notify the nearest Carrier Distributor if any item is missing.

To prevent loss or damage, leave all parts in original packages until installation.

Step 2—Provide Unit Support

SLAB MOUNT

Place the unit on a rigid, level surface, suitable to support the unit weight. A concrete pad or a suitable fiberglass mounting pad is recommended. The flat surface should extend approximately 2-in. beyond the unit casing on the 2 sides. The duct connection side and condensate drain connection sides should be flush with the edge of the flat surface.

A 6-in. wide gravel apron should be used around the flat surface to prevent airflow blockage by grass or shrubs. Do not secure the unit to the flat surface except where required by local codes.

The unit should be level to within 1/4 inch. This is necessary for the unit drain to function properly.

GROUND MOUNT

The unit may also be installed directly on the ground if local codes permit. Place unit on level ground prepared with gravel for condensate discharge.

HURRICANE HOLD DOWN

Contact you local distributor for specific hurricane hold down details and PE (Professional Engineer) certification when required.

Step 3—Provide Clearances

The required minimum service clearances and clearances to combustibles are shown in Fig. 2. Adequate ventilation and outdoor coil air must be provided.

The outdoor fan pulls air through the outdoor coil and discharges it through the fan on the top cover. Be sure that the fan discharge does not recirculate to the outdoor coil. Do not locate the unit in either a corner or under an overhead obstruction. The minimum clearance under a partial overhang (such as a normal house overhang) is 48 in. above the unit top. The maximum horizontal extension of a partial overhang must not exceed 48 inches.

Do not place the unit where water, ice, or snow from an overhang or roof will damage or flood the unit. The unit may be installed on wood flooring or on Class A, B, or C roof covering materials.

OPERATIONAL HAZARD

Failure to follow this caution may result in unit component damage.

Do not restrict outdoor coil airflow. An air restriction at either the outdoor-air inlet or the fan discharge can be harmful to compressor life.

Step 4—Place Unit

Unit can be moved with the rigging holds provided in the unit base. Refer to Table 2 for operating weights. Use extreme caution to prevent damage when moving the unit. Unit must remain in an upright position during all moving operations. The unit must be level with in 1/4” for proper condensate drainage; the ground-level pad must be level before setting the unit in place. When a field-fabricated support is used, be sure that the support is level and that it properly supports the unit.

Step 5—Select and Install Ductwork

The design and installation of the duct system must be in accordance with:

•the standards of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Associa- tion) for installation of nonresidence-type air conditioning and ventilating systems

•NFPA90A or residence-type, NFPA90B; and/or local codes and residence-type, NFPA 90B

•and/or local codes and ordinances

Select and size ductwork, supply-air registers and return-air grilles according to ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigera- tion, and Air Conditioning Engineers) recommendations.

Use the duct flanges provided on the supply- and return-air openings on the side of the unit. See Fig. 2 for connection sizes and locations. The 14-in. round duct collars are shipped inside the unit attached to the base pan in the indoor blower compartment. They

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