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Carrier 38AE User Manual

Carrier 38AE
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Carrier 38AE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCarrier
Model38AE
CategoryAir Conditioner
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Installation

Pre-Installation Checks

Covers uncrating, inspection, and system requirements like space and mounting.

Rigging and Mounting

Details on how to rig and mount the unit, including compressor mounting and securing bolts.

Refrigerant Piping and Connections

Guidance on sizing refrigerant lines, installing solenoid valves, and making proper connections.

Electrical Connections

Covers power wiring, control circuit wiring, safety relief, and grounding requirements.

Start-Up

Pre-Start Checks and Procedures

Covers evacuation, leak testing, crankcase heater activation, and critical pre-start inspections.

System Charging and Initial Startup

Details preliminary refrigerant charge, starting the unit, oil checks, and safety control verification.

Operating Sequence

Cooling Operation

Explains the sequence for cooling mode, including timer, compressor, and fan operation.

Heating Operation

Describes how the heating mode sequence operates with thermostat, controls, and fan activation.

System Operation and Features

Head Pressure Control

Explains fan cycling for head pressure control based on liquid pressure changes.

Time Guard II Circuit

Describes the delay timer function for compressor restart after shutdown events.

Crankcase Heater and Winter Start Control

Details crankcase heater function and optional winter start control for unit protection.

Outdoor Fan and Lubrication

Covers outdoor fan mounting, motor lubrication, and fan maintenance procedures.

Coil Cleaning

Outdoor Coil Cleaning Procedure

Step-by-step guide for cleaning outdoor coils, including accessing, flushing, and reassembly.

Troubleshooting

Compressor Not Running

Lists common problems and solutions when the compressor fails to start or run.

Compressor Cycles on High-Pressure Switch

Addresses issues causing the compressor to cycle off due to high pressure conditions.

Compressor Cycles on Low-Pressure Switch

Details problems related to the compressor cycling off due to low pressure conditions.

Insufficient Cooling and Long Operation

Covers issues like low cooling, continuous operation, noisy systems, and oil loss.

Refrigerant Line and Unloader Issues

Addresses frosted lines, unloader/load problems, and refrigerant shortages or restrictions.

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