• Service and maintenanceof air conditioning equipment can be hazardous due to system
pressures and electrical components. Only trained and qualified service personnel should
install, repair or service the air conditioning equipment.
• When working on air conditioning equipment, observe precautions in the literature, tags and
labels attached to the unit and other safety codes.
•Wear safety glasses and gloves. Use quenching cloth and have fire extinguisher available for all
brazing operations
WARNING
• This manual describes the service and maintenance of Carrier split room air conditioner
consisting of an outdoor unit and an indoor unit manufactured by Carrier.
What is not covered in Carrier warranty?
1- Failure due to Misuse: Abusing, overloading, careless handling and negligence.
2- Failure due to Accident / Weather: Natural catastrophe, accident due to bad weather (Hail Storm,
Sand Storm, lightning, Flooding, Acid Rain and Air Borne fallout, etc).
3- Failure due to Damages during transport.
4- Failure due to modification:Any modifications done on the unit without Carrier consent.
5- Failure due to Improper Installation: Installation should be performed according to standard.
The decision of Carrier in ascertaining the same will be final. Carrier or its approved dealer
should do installation.
6- Failure due to Improper Maintenance: Lack of professional maintenance, improper adjustments,
use of improper consumables, filters, spare parts other than specified in the Carrier manuals.
7- Failure due to use of non-genuine Carrier Parts, substitute other than Carrier parts.
8- Refrigerant normal noise, wear and tear of deterioration.
9- Inconvenience or commercial loss is not covered.
The decision of Carrier in ascertaining the same will be final. Any such repairs will be carried out
at the expense of the purchaser.
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2. SPLIT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
(d) SUPPLY AIR FROM INDOOR UNIT
cool or warm air comes out of supply air outlet
(c) RETURN AIR TO INDOOR UNIT
The return air from the space to be air-
conditioned passes through the return grille
and then through the anti-bacteria filters to
clean the air from dust and foreign particles
(g) DRAIN HOSE
• Drains the water condensated in the indoor
unit during cooling operation to the outside.
Fig. (1)
CONSOLE & UNDERCEILING SPLIT SYSTEM
53KLE-H SERIES HEAT PUMP
53KLE-E SERIES COOL/ELECTRIC HEAT
53KLE-C SERIES COOL ONLY
(a) INDOOR UNIT
• Mounted inside the space to be air-conditioned.
• In summer it filters, dehumidifies and cools air.
• In winter it filters and heats air.
(e) WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (LCD)
Controls power, mode, fan speed, temperature,
and timer, swing and sleep functions.
(f) REFRIGERANT PIPING LINES
Insulated copper piping through which the
refrigerant R22 flow connects the indoor and
outdoor units.
(b) OUTDOOR UNIT
• Mounted outside the space to be air-conditioned.
• It contains compressor, fan, motor, condenser coil
copper tubing and electrical components.
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3. UNIT MODEL DESIGNATION & IDENTIFICATION
42 = Indoor Unit
38 = Outdoor Unit
42
38
UNIT MODEL DESIGNATION IDENTIFICATION (ID)
KLE
Unit Family
28
Compressor
Cooling Capacity
in MBTU/HR
at ASHARE
Conditions
4. UNIT MODELS & PART NUMBERS
INDOOR UNIT
HEAT PUMP COOL ONLY
Model P/N ID Model P/N ID
42KLE14-H 46302213 H 42KLE14-C 46302214 C
42KLE22-H 46302216 H 42KLE22-C 46302217 C
42KLE28-H 46302219 H 42KLE28-C 46302231 C
42KLE32-H 46302222 H 42KLE32-C 46302223 C
COOL/ELECTRIC HEAT 42KLE39-C 46302225 C
Model P/N ID
42KLE39-E 46302243 E
OUTDOOR UNIT
HEAT PUMP COOL ONLY
Unit
Model
38KLE14-H 46303305 H 38KLE14-C 46303309 C
38KLE22-H 46303366 H 38KLE22-C 46303368 C
38KLE28-H 46303367 H 38KLE28-C 46303369 C
38KLE32-H 46303308 H 38KLE32-C 46303312 C
38KLE39-C 46303313 C
P/N ID
Unit
Model
H
E
C
Unit Type
H = Heat Pump
E = Cool/Electric Heat
C = Cool Only
P/N ID
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5. SYSTEM OPERATING LIMITS
COOLING HEATING
Difference
Indoor temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Outdoor temperature
Maximum
Minimum
* When the system is operated above or below these limits for a long time, system diagnostics may detect a malfunction
and the unit will not operate properly.
Dry Bulb
Temp. C°
32
21
55
21
Wet Bulb
Temp. C°
23
15
-
-
MAIN POWER SUPPLY
Nominal
Power Supply
V/1PH/50HZ
200-240 180 264
Difference
Indoor temperature
Maximum
Outdoor temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Voltage
Maximum
Voltage
Dry Bulb
Temp. C°
27
21
Wet Bulb
Temp. C°
-
-
6. SYSTEM SAFETY PROTECTION
6-1 FOR HEAT PUMP SYSTEM
PROTECTION TYPE PROTECTION EFFECT OPERATION MODE WHEN ON
Cold draft prevention Indoor fan off Heating mode During unit operation
Defrost cycle Indoor fan off Heating mode During unit operation
Indoor coil
Freeze protection
Against frequent
Compressor cycling
6-2 FOR COOL ONLY SYSTEM
PROTECTION TYPE PROTECTION EFFECT OPERATION MODE WHEN ON
Indoor coil
Freeze protection
Against frequent
Compressor cycling
WARNING:
During heat pump operation the system will undergo several defrost cycles to remove ice that might
collect on the outdoor unit in very low ambient temperature. In these cycles, the indoor fan will be
automatically off and cannot operate until defrost cycle is completed.