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Owner’sGuide
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A Few Words About Your New Unit.................................................................................................. |
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Some Suggestions........................................................................................................................... |
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Electrical Data & Specifications....................................................................................................... |
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Glossary of Control Symbols & Operating Instructions................................................................... |
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Economic Energy Saving Tips......................................................................................................... |
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Tools Needed for Installation............................................................................................................ |
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Through-the-Wall Installation........................................................................................................... |
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Window Installation.......................................................................................................................... |
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Trouble Shooting Guide................................................................................................................. |
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Unit Warranty.................................................................................................................................. |
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A FEW WORDS ABOUT YOUR
NEW CARRIER UNIT...
Thank you for choosing Carrier! You can feel confident in your selection because the same pride in craftsman ship and engineering knowledge that goes into Carrier equipment at the Astrodome in Texas, the famous Sistine Chapel in Rome, the United States Capitol’s Halls of Congress and thousands of other installations world wide has gone into construction of your unit.
One of the principal advantages to owning a Carrier room air conditioner heat pump is that the unit heats AND cools, so it can be used year-round! While cooling.
SOME SUGGESTIONS...
A)To avoid installation difficulties, read instructions thoroughly before starting. This publication contains information pertinent to the installation and operation of the 51 QC/QG Room Air Conditioner Heat Pump.
B)The 51 QC/QG is normally installed through a wall. During installation, you will be moving unit’s chassis from the cabinet casing, installing the casing first and then re-inserting the chassis. CAUTIQN; CQIL FINS QN CHASSIS ARE SHARP AND CHASSIS IS HEAVY.
your new Carrier unit also filters and dehumidifies. In cold weather, the unit gently heats and circulates air through the room. Carrier’s room air conditioner heat pump units quietly give you maximum comfort!
This manual will supply you with all the information you need for installing, operating and maintaining your new unit. Take a few moments to read and discover how to get the most in comfort and economic operation from your new Carrier room unit!
NOTE: This unit may also be installed in a window. An additional accessory kit must be ordered separately for window mounting. Contact an authorized Carrier Dealer, or call 1-800-CARRIER for information.
C)When possible, install unit on a shaded side of the house or building.
D)Make sure that wall mounting area (or window, if window-installation is chosen) is structurally sound enough to support the unit.
BEFORE YOU START
Use the following guide to insure that you have selected the air conditioning unit that wiil properly cool the space you desire This guide is developed for normal room insulation, number of windows, and sun exposure, with two people occupying the conditioned space
Adjust the room air conditioner capacity found in the table for the following conditions
1, Reduce capacity by 10% for heavily shaded areas.
2Increase capacity by 10% for very sunny areas
3Add 600 Btu/h for each additional person (more than two people)
4Add 4,000 Bfu/h if area to be cooled is a kitchen.
Area To Be Cooled |
Approximate Nominal |
Square Feet |
Cooling Capacity |
(Width, Ft. X Length, Ft.) |
Btu/h |
100-150 |
5.000 |
150-250 |
6.000 |
250-300 |
7.000 |
300-350 |
8.000 |
350-400 |
9,000 |
400-450 |
10,000 |
450-550 |
12,000 |
550-700 |
14.000 |
700-1,000 |
18.000 |
1,000-1,200 |
21,000 |
1,200-1,400 |
23.000 |
1,400-1,500 |
24.000 |
1,500-2,000 |
30.000 |
2,000-2,500 |
34.000 |
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ELECTRICAL DATA...
A) All wiring must comply with local and national electrical codes. All wiring must be installed by qualified and skilled electricians. If you have any questions in regard to the following instructions, contact a qualified electrician.
B)Check available power supply and resolve any wiring problems BEFORE installing and operating this unit.
C)For ALL units, an individual branch circuit and single wall receptacle used only for this appliance, must be available. See Table 1 for suggested wire sizes for individual branch circuit.
D)For your safety and protection, this unit is grounded through the service cord plug when plugged into a matching wall outlet. If you have any question whether your wall outlet is grounded or not please consult a qualified electrician.
E)The wall outlet you select must match the plug on the unit’s service cord and must be within reach of the installed unit. Do NOT use adaptors or extension cords. See Table 2 for further receptacle and fuse information.
F)Follow fuse specifications indicated on unit’s nameplate. (See Table 2) Nameplate is located above unit’s control panel (See unit diagram in installation instructions). NOTE: This unit’s model and serial numbers can be found on the nameplate. Record your unit’s serial number on the front of this manual for easy future reference.
CAUTIONS...
Manufacturer strongly recommends using two people during installation of units.
Coil fins on chassis are sharp and chassis is heavy.
Please keep this manual handy for future reference.
TABLE 1
SUGGESTED INDIVIDUAL BRANCH CIRCUIT
NAMEPLATE AMPS |
AWG WIRE SIZE* |
5.0 to 12 |
14 |
12.1 to 16 |
12 |
16.1 to 24 |
10 |
AWG—American Wire Gauge
'Based on copper wire at 60”C temperature rating
Please note: Condensation (water) run-off from the unit’s back is normal during under high humidity weather conditions. Unit should be installed where condensation run-off will not drip onto pedestrians or neighboring properties. To re-direct drainage flow, an optional Accessory External Drainage Kit is available. Contact
an authorized Carrier Dealer, or call 1-800-CARRIER for information.
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GLOSSARY OF CONTROL SYMBOLS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WLOW W MEDIUM W HIGH COOL
Choose the cooling setting you want simply by rotating dial to appropriate size snowflake symbol.
Use the following as a guide for choosing cooling setting:
Low Cool: Recommended for nighttime use.
Medium Cool: Recommended during mid-morning and early evening hours when outside temperature is lower.
High Cool: Provides maximum cooling. Recommended for quick cooling or on extremely hot days. Once room is cooled, manufacturer suggests switching to a lower cool setting.
INDICATOR LIGHT
Amber indicator light is on when unit is in operation.
Indicator light will NOT be on if unit has cycled off due to a command from the timer control. In such a case, unit will only be off for the time period set.
OFF O
O symbol on cooling/heating mode control dial is the J^Ui nit’s “OFF” position. When dial is turned to this
ymbol, unitwill NOT operate, in either manual or automatic setting.
When leaving your home or office for a period of time during which you do not wish the unit to cycle on for an Automatic setting, be sure cooling/heating mode dial is set to off position.
If you turn unit off, allow two minutes before turning unit back on.
H LOW HEAT m HIGH HEAT
Choose the heat setting you want simply by turning mode control dial to the appropriate size sun symbol.
Use the following as a guide for choosing heating settings:
Low Heat: Recommended for mildly chilly days and for nighttime use.
High Heat: Provides maximum heating. Recommended for sudden temperature drops and extended heating needs.
THERMOSTAT +oVy-0
Set dial between -FO (warmer) and -0 (cooler) symbols to obtain desired comfort level. This dial has no effect on fan speed.
MANUAL START
Slide switch above timer to MAN setting to operate unit manually. Set thermostat and cooling/heating mode dials to desired settings.
FAN ONLY
Set cooling/heating mode control dial to fan symbol. This will produce air at the minimal fan speed WITHOUT cooling/heating.
When switching to Fan Only, allow two minutes before switching unit back to cooling.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Your Carrier unit has a timer that allows pre-setting of “on” and “off” times. Set unit to turn on and cool or heat your home or office before you arrive. Set unit to auto matically turn off after you leave.
NOTE: Timer must be reset after power failures or interruptions.
SET TiMER TO TIME OF DAY
Rotate timer dial clockwise until current time of day lines up with the setting mark on flat surface behind dial.
-'i- —Noon
—Midnight
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