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Carrier Comfort 50VT-K User Manual

Carrier Comfort 50VT-K
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Installation Instruction
IMPORTANT: Effective January 1, 2023, all split system and packaged
air conditioners must be installed pursuant to applicable regional
efficiency standards issued by the Department of Energy.
NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the
installation.
NOTE: Installer: Make sure the Owner’s Manual and Service
Instructions are left with the unit after installation.
Table of Contents
Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Receiving and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Identify Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Inspect Shipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Roof Curb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Slab Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rigging/Lifting of Unit (See Fig. 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Configuring Units for Downflow (Vertical) Discharge . . . . . . . 8
High-Voltage Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Special Procedures for 208-V Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control Voltage Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Standard Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Transformer Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Accessory Electric Heaters Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Sequence of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pre-Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Start-Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Checking Cooling and Heating Control Operation. . . . . . . . . . 19
Checking and Adjusting Refrigerant Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Indoor Airflow and Airflow Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Single Cooling Fan Speed Set-up (Dehumidification feature not
used) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Two Cooling Fan Speeds Set-up (Dehumidification feature used)
20
Single Speed Cooling With Higher Electric Heat Speed . . . . . 21
Continuous Fan Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Demand Defrost Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Indoor Blower and Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Compressor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Servicing Systems on Roofs with Synthetic Materials. . . . . . . 29
Liquid Line Filter Drier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Puron (R-410A) Refrigerant Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Loss of Charge Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Check Defrost Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Start-Up Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Fig. 1 – Unit 50VT-K
Safety Considerations
Installation and servicing of this equipment can be hazardous due to
mechanical and electrical components. Only trained and qualified
personnel should install, repair, or service this equipment.
Untrained personnel can perform basic maintenance functions such as
cleaning and replacing air filters. All other operations must be performed
by trained service personnel. When working on this equipment, observe
precautions in the literature, on tags, and on labels attached to or shipped
with the unit and other safety precautions that may apply.
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and
work gloves. Use quenching cloth for brazing operations. Have a fire
extinguisher available. Read these instructions thoroughly and follow all
warnings or cautions included in literature and attached to the unit.
Consult local building codes, the current editions of the National
Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70.
50VT-K
Comfort™ 13.4 SEER2 Single-Packaged Heat Pump
System with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant
Single Phase 2-5 Nominal Tons (Sizes 24-60)
Three Phase 3-5 Nominal Tons (Sizes 36-60)
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Carrier Comfort 50VT-K Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model Number50VT-K
CategoryHeat Pump
Refrigerant TypeR-410A
Voltage208/230V
Phase1

Summary

Safety Considerations

Receiving and Installation

Check Equipment

Verifying unit model and serial number against shipping documents.

Provide Unit Support

Instructions for installing roof curbs or slab mounts for unit support.

Unit Clearances and Obstructions

Rigging and Placing the Unit

Rigging Safety Hazards

Warnings about hazards during unit rigging and placement.

Ductwork and Discharge Configuration

Select and Install Ductwork

Guidelines for selecting and installing ductwork according to standards.

Configure for Downflow Discharge

Steps to convert the unit for vertical (downflow) discharge.

Condensate Disposal and Electrical Connections

Provide for Condensate Disposal

Instructions for proper condensate drainage and trap installation.

Install Electrical Connections

Guidelines for making electrical connections according to codes.

Unit Electrical and Control Connections

High-Voltage Connections

Details on making high-voltage electrical connections to the unit.

Control Voltage Connections

How to connect low-voltage control wiring from the thermostat.

Transformer Protection

Information on the transformer's energy-limiting type and protection.

Pre-Start-Up and Leak Checks

Critical Hazard Warnings

Critical warnings about fire, explosion, shock, and environmental hazards.

Check for Refrigerant Leaks

Procedures to identify and repair refrigerant leaks.

Refrigerant Charge and Airflow Adjustments

Checking and Adjusting Refrigerant Charge

How to check and adjust the refrigerant charge for optimal performance.

Indoor Airflow and Adjustments

Guidance on checking and adjusting indoor airflow for proper operation.

Fan Speed Configuration and Operation Modes

Two Cooling Fan Speeds Setup

Steps to set up two cooling fan speeds for dehumidification.

Single Speed Cooling with Electric Heat

How to configure for single speed cooling with higher electric heat.

Defrost Control

Demand Defrost Mode

Explains the operation and adjustment of the demand defrost mode.

Maintenance Overview and Safety

General Maintenance Requirements

Overview of periodic maintenance and safety precautions.

Air Filter Maintenance

Instructions for inspecting and maintaining the air filter.

Indoor Blower and Motor Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning the indoor blower motor and wheel.

Coil, Fan, and Electrical Maintenance

Outdoor/Indoor Coil and Drain Pan Cleaning

How to clean outdoor/indoor coils and the condensate drain pan.

Outdoor Fan Inspection

Instructions for inspecting and maintaining the outdoor fan.

Electrical Controls and Wiring Inspection

Annual inspection of electrical controls and wiring for tightness.

Refrigerant Circuit and Pressure Switch Checks

Refrigerant Circuit Inspection

Inspecting refrigerant tubing connections for leaks.

Pressure Switch Inspection

Explains the function and inspection of pressure switches.

Component Checks and System Information

Loss of Charge Switch Check

How to check the loss of charge switch for continuity.

High-Pressure Switch Check

How to check the high-pressure switch for continuity.

Refrigerant Handling and Charging

Refrigerant Warnings and Oil

Critical warnings about Puron refrigerant and compressor oil.

Refrigerant Charging Procedures

Instructions for charging the system with Puron (R-410A) refrigerant.

Troubleshooting and Start-Up Checklist Reference

Troubleshooting Guide Reference

Refers to a chart for troubleshooting various unit symptoms.

Start-Up Checklist

A checklist to ensure all start-up procedures are complete.

Detailed Start-Up Checklist

Preliminary Information

Fields for unit model, serial number, date, and technician.

Pre-Start-Up Checks

Items to verify before initiating unit start-up.

Start-Up Electrical and Temperature Data

Recording electrical data, temperatures, and pressures during start-up.

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