Carrier 38EN048 User Manual

HEATING & COOLING
38E,Q
Condensing Units and Heat Pumps
Service Manual
38EH,EN,ES,QH,QN,QS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION. 1, 2
Models and SEER Ranges. 1
Factory-Installed Options. 2
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS . . . . .. 3
SERVICE. 3
Cabinet. 3
• REMOVING LOUVERED CASING
• REMOVING FAN ORIFICE
• ELECTRICAL BOX ACCESS
Electrical. 5 - 1 1
• CONTACTORS
• CAPACITORS
• TIME GUARD II
• CRANKCASE HEATER
• PRESSURE SWITCHES
• DEFROST THERMOSTATS ,
• PRINTED-CIRCUIT CONTROL BOARD
• FAN MOTORS
• SERVICE SENTRY CONTROL BOARD
• OUTDOOR THERMOSTATS
Page
Compressor.12-15
• MECHANICAL FAILURES
• ELECTRICAL FAILURES
• SYSTEM CLEAN-UP AFTER BURN-OUT
• COMPRESSOR REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT
Refrigeration System . 1 5 - 20
• REFRIGERATION CYCLE
• LEAK DETECTING
• SERVICE VALVES
• CARRIER COMPATIBLE FITTING
• ACCURATER ™ (Bypass Type) COMPONENTS
• REVERSING VALVE
• COIL REMOVAL
• COIL CLEANING
• LIQUID LINE STRAINER
• ACCUMULATOR
• SYSTEM CHARGING (for all approved
combinations)
INTRODUCTION
This Service Manual enables a service technician to similar, however, there are distinct differences. Tables 1
service and repair a family of similar condensing units and 2 help to differentiate these differences,
and heat pumps. Outwardly, many models appear
Models and SEER Ranges
Table 1 — Condensing Units Table 2 — Heat Pumps
MODEL
DIAMETERS SEER*
MODEL
DIAMETERS
SEER* C:O.P.f
(in.)
(Nominal)
(in.)
(Nominal)
(Minimum)
38EH015
22
9.0
38QH015
22
•9.0
2.85
38EH018 22
9.0
38QH018
22
9.0
2.85
38 EH 024
22
9.0
38QH024 30
9.0
2.85
38 EH 030 30
9.0
38QH030 30
9.0 2.85
38 EH 036 30 9.0
38QH036
30
9.0
2.85
38 EH 042 30 9.0
38QH042 30
9.0
2.85
38 EH 048 30 9.0
38QH048
30
9.0
2.85
38 EH 060
30
9.0
38QH060 39
9.0 2.85
38EN015
17
8.0
38QN015
17
8.0
2.55
38EN018
17
8.0
38QN018
17
8.0
2.55
38EN024
17
8.0
38QN024 22
8.0
2.55
38EN030 22
8.0
38QN030
22
8.0 2.55
38EN036
22
8.0
38QN036 30
8.0
2.55
38EN042 30 8.0
38QN042
30
8.0 .
2.55
38EN048 ' 30 8.0
38QN048
30
8.0
2.55
38EN060
30 8.0
38QN060
30
8.0
2.55
38ES018
30 ■
10.0
38QS018
30
10.0
2.85
38ES024
30 10.0
38QS024
30
10.0
2.85
38ES030
30
10.0
38QS030 30
10.0
2.85
38ES036
30
10.0
38QS036
30
10.0
2.85
38ES042
30
10.0
38QS042
30
10.0
2.85
38ES048
30
10.0
38QS048
30
10.0
2.85
38ES060 39
10.0
38QS060
39
10.0 2.85
SEER Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. The higher the number, the fC.O.P. — Coefficient of Performance (heating), determined by dividing
less electrical power required to reach a given capacity. SEER Btu output by power input required to produce this Btu output,
is derived by dividing output energy by input energy.
Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations.
Book 1 1 |1 |4 |4 PC101 Catalog No. 563-857 Printed in U.S.A. Form38E,Q-1SM Pg 1 11-85 Replaces: New
Tab 3a|5a|2a|5a For replacement items use Carrier Specified Paris.

Carrier 38EN048 Specifications

General

Brand	Carrier
Model	38EN048
Category	Heat Pump
Language	English

Summary

Service Manual Introduction

Models and SEER Ranges

Details Carrier condensing unit and heat pump models and their Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) ratings.

Safety Considerations

Electrical System Troubleshooting

Capacitor and PTC Device Service

Capacitor Testing and Replacement

Guide to testing, calculating capacitance, and replacing capacitors.

PTC Device Troubleshooting

Compressor Control and Protection Devices

Pressure Switch Testing

Heat Pump Defrost System Components

Defrost Thermostat Checks

Procedure for testing defrost thermostats and their temperature settings.

Printed-Circuit Control Board

Compressor Failures and Diagnosis

Mechanical Failures

Analysis of mechanical issues that cause compressor malfunction.

Electrical Failures

Diagnosis of electrical problems affecting compressor operation.

Compressor Troubleshooting Methods

Locked Rotor Diagnosis

Identifying and resolving locked rotor conditions in compressor motors.

Runs, Doesn't Pump Issues

Troubleshooting compressors that run but do not pump refrigerant.

Compressor Motor Electrical Testing

Single-Phase Motor Internal Connections

Determining internal wiring connections for single-phase compressor motors.

Ground and Short Circuit Checks

Procedures for testing compressor windings for ground or short circuits.

System Cleanup and Refrigerant Flow

System Cleanup After Burn-Out

Refrigerant Leak Detection and Service Valves

Leak Detecting Methods