Carrier 48VG-A, 48VG-B Owner's Manual

48VG---A and 48VG --- B Perfo r ma nce™ 15 and 16 S EER 2---Stage Packaged Air Conditioner and Gas Furnace System With Puronr (R---410A) Refrigerant Single and Three Phase 2 --- 5 N o m i n a l To n s ( S i z e s 2 4 --- 6 0)

Owner’s Information Manual

Fig. 1 -- Unit 48VG--A, 48VG--B

NOTE TO EQUIPMENT OWNER:

For your convenience, please record the model and serial numbers of your new equipment in the spaces provided. This information, along with the installation data and dealer contact information, will be helpful should your system require maintenance or service.

UNIT INFORMATION

Model # _____________________________________

Serial # ______________________________________

ACCESSORIES (List type of model #)

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NOTE TO INSTALLER:

This manual must be left with the equipment owner.

INSTALLATION INFORMATION

Date Installed________________________________

DEALERSHIP CONTACT INFORMATION

Company Name_______________________________

Address______________________________________

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Phone Number _______________________________

Technician Name _____________________________

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service maintenance, or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other conditions which may cause death, personal injury, or property damage. Consult a qualified installer, service agency, or your distributor or branch for information or assistance. The qualified installer or agency must use factory--authorized kits or accessories when modifying this product. Refer to the individual instructions packaged with the kits or accessories when installing.

Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and work gloves. 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 Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, and the National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70.

In Canada refer to the current editions of the National Standards of Canada CAN/CSA--B149.1 and .2 Natural Gas and Propane Installation codes, and Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1

Recognize safety information. This is the safety--alert symbol When you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions or manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Understand these signal words: DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. These words are u sed with the safety--alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards 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. NOTE: Installer: This manual should be left with the equipment

user.

WARNING

FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury, death or property damage.

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.

WARNING

FIRE, EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage.

Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline, or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WARNING

FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury, death or property damage.

Do not use this unit if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part of the control system which has been under water.

WARNING

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury, death and/or property damage.

What to do if you smell gas:

1. Do not try to light any appliance.

2. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

3. Leave the building immediately.

4. Immediately call your gas supplier from a nearby phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

5. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury and/or death.

Before performing recommended maintenance, be sure the main power switch to unit is turned off and lock--out tag is installed. There may be more than one disconnect switch.

WARNING

FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury, death and/or property damage.

1. Do not turn off the electrical power to unit without first turning off the gas supply.

2. Before attempting to start the gas heating section, familiarize yourself with all the procedures that must be followed.

WARNING

FIRE, EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage.

Do not attempt to light by hand. Never attempt to manually light the main burners on unit with a match, lighter, or any other flame. If the electric sparking device fails to light the main burners, refer to the following shutdown procedures, then call your dealer as soon as possible.

CUT HAZARD

Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury.

When removing access panels or performing maintenance functions inside your unit, be aware of sharp sheet metal parts and screws. Although special care is taken to reduce sharp edges to a minimum, be extremely careful and wear appropriate protective clothing, safety glasses and gloves when handling parts or reaching into the unit.

CAUTION

UNIT INTRODUCTION

This unit is a small packaged gas heat/electric cooling system that utilizes the comfort of gas heating packaged along with efficient electric air conditioning. This unit uses Puronr, the ozone friendly refrigerant for cooling.

Starting or Shutting Off Unit

NOTE: Your combination heating/cooling unit is equipped with

an automatic direct spark ignition and power combustion blower.

To start unit gas heat:

Refer to Fig. 2 for location of unit front access panel. Refer to Fig. 3 for location of gas valve. Refer to Fig. 4 while proceeding with the following steps.

1. Set the temperature selector on room thermostat to the lowest temperature setting and set system switch to HEAT.

2. Close the external manual gas shutoff valve.

3. Turn off the electrical supply to the unit.

4. Remove the control access panel with a 5/16--in. nut driver. (See Fig. 2.)

WARNING

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage.

1. If the main burners fail to light, or the blower fails to start, shut down gas heating section and call your dealer for service.

2. Never attempt to manually light the main burners on unit with a match, lighter, or any other flame. If the electric sparking device fails to light the main burners, refer to the following shutdown procedures, then call your dealer as soon as possible.

Control

Filter Access Panel For Accessory FIlter Rack

5. Move the selector switch on the internal gas valve to the OFF position and wait 5 minutes.

6. Move the selector switch on the internal gas valve to the ON position.

7. Replace the control access panel.

8. Turn on the electrical supply to unit.

9. Open the external manual gas shutoff valve.

10. Set the temperature selector on room thermostat slightly above room temperature to start unit. The induced--draft combustion air fan will start. Main gas valve will open and main burners should ignite within 25 seconds. If the burner does not light within 25 seconds, the ignition module will go into a Retry Mode after a period of approximately 20 seconds (following the 7--second ignition period). If the burners do not light by the 4 for heat, there is a lockout.

11. Set the temperature selector on room thermostat to desired setting.

Compressor Access Panel

Fig. 2 -- Unit Access Panel

Blower Access Panel

ignition try of the initial call

Access Panel

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Flue Hood

Burners

Fig. 3 -- Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with Access Panel

Gas Valve

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Removed

To shut off unit gas heat:

WARNING

FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage.

Do not turn off the electrical power to unit without first turning off the gas supply.

NOTE: If the unit is being shut down because of a malfunction, call your dealer as soon as possible.

Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, shut off the external manual gas valve to the unit before shutting off the electrical supply. Do not use this unit if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

Refer to Fig. 5 while proceeding with the following steps.

1. Set the temperature selector on room thermostat to lowest temperature setting and set system SWITCH to OFF.

2. Close the external manual shutoff valve.

3. Turn off the electrical power supply to the unit.

4. Remove the control access panel. (See Fig. 2.)

5. Move the selector switch on the internal gas valve to the OFF position.

6. Replace the control access panel.

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