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compressor discharge service port, block 
condenser coil, monitor pressure till compressor 
trips, remove blockage and observe at which 
pressure compressor restarts. 
CAUTION 
If the compressor does not trip at the cut-out 
pressure (450 psig), remove the blockage 
immediately and contact your local Carrier 
service center.   
Service Valves —The service valves in the 
outdoor unit come from the factory frontseated. 
This means the refrigerant charge is isolated 
from the line-set connection ports. To prevent 
damage to the valve, use a wet cloth or other 
acceptable heat sink material on the valve before 
brazing. The service valves must be backseated 
(turned counterclockwise until seated) before the 
service port caps can be removed and the hoses 
of the gage manifold connected. In this position, 
refrigerant has access from the through outdoor 
and indoor unit. The service valve cannot be 
field repaired; only a complete valve or valve 
stem seal and service port caps are available for 
replacement. 
MAINTENANCE 
WARNING 
Before performing recommended maintenance, 
be sureunit main power is off. Failure to do so 
may result inelectrical shock or injury from 
rotating fan blades. 
Lubrication 
COMPRESSOR—Compressor contains factory 
oil charges; replace oil when lost. See Table 1 
for oil recharge and refer to Carrier Standard 
Service Techniques Manual, Chapter 1, pages 1 
to 21 for oil recharging procedure.  
Cleaning Coils — Coil should be washed 
out with water or blown out with compressed 
air. Note that the blowthru design causes dirt 
and debris to build up on the inside of the coils. 
Clean coil annually or as required by location 
and outdoor air conditions. Inspect coil monthly 
and clean as required. Fins are NOT continuous 
through coil sections. Dirt and debris may pass 
through the first section, become trapped 
between the rows of fins, and restrict condenser 
airflow. Use a flashlight to determine if dirt or 
debris has collected between coil sections. Clean 
coil as follows: 
1. Turn off unit power. 
2. Use a garden hose or other suitable equipment 
to flush coil from the outside to remove dirt. Be 
sure to flush all dirt and debris from drain holes 
in the base of unit. Fan motors are waterproof. 
WARNING 
Do not use harsh chemicals to clean the coils, 
use only water, compressed air or Carrier 
approved coil cleaners.